FanFiction.Net (often abbreviated as FF.net or FFN) is an automated fan fiction archive site. It was founded on October 15, 1998 by Los Angeles computer programmer Xing Li, who also runs the site. As of 2018[update], FanFiction.Net is the largest and second most popular fan fiction website in the world, coming second in popularity to Archive of Our Own in Alexa rankings. It has over 10 million registered users and hosts stories in over 40 languages.
The site is split into nine main categories: Anime/Manga, Books, Cartoons, Miscellaneous, Games, Comics, Movies, Plays/Musicals, and TV Shows. The site also includes the Crossover category, added on March 27, 2009. Users who complete the free registration process can submit their fan fiction, maintain a user profile, review other stories, apply for a beta reader position, contact each other via private messages, and maintain a list of favorite stories and authors. There are centralized communities and forums. In lieu of signing up with a new account, the website allows users to use their Google, Facebook, or Twitter accounts. The site also owns a Twitter account called FictionPress where users of the website are updated on changes and improvements made.
In 1998, Xing Li, a software designer in Los Angeles, created FanFiction.Net. The site was created as a repository for fan-created stories that revolved around characters from popular literature, television, comics, or real-world celebrities. Unlike other fan fiction sites, FanFiction.Net allowed stories about any characters rather than revolving around a specific set of characters, such as those from Naruto, Harry Potter, or Kingdom Hearts. Registration was open to all people who claimed to be over 18, and by 2002 over 118,000 people were registered. (The age limit has since been moved down to 13.) At that time, one-third of the registrants self-identified as 18 or younger, and 80% were female.
Fanfiction.net uses the rating system from FictionRatings.com. This system contains the ratings of K, K+, T, M and MA. The MA rating and explicit violent and/or sexual themes are forbidden.
Currently, the ratings K, K+, T and M are allowed.
The K rating is for audiences ages 5 or older. Any content that is rated K should be completely free of coarse language, adult themes and violence.
The K+ rating is for audiences ages 9 or older. Content that is rated K+ should only contain very minor coarse language and at best no violence and adult themes.
The T rating is for audiences ages 13 or older. Minor coarse language and very little violence, as well as a very small usage of more adult like themes can be used.
The M rating is for audiences ages 16 or older. Coarse language, violence and minor adult themes are allowed if not too explicit.
Currently, the MA rating is strictly forbidden.
Only for adults over 18 years old. Many M-rated stories that contain explicit adult themes still exist on Fanfiction.net and are yet to be removed.
Writers may upload their stories to the site and assign them a category and rating (such as K, K+, T, and M). The ratings are no longer done on the MPAA system, due to cease-and-desist demands from the Motion Picture Association of America in 2005. A list of explanations for the rating system currently employed is available from the drop-down rating menu in each of the individual archives on the site. The MA (18+) rating is not permitted on this site. The site does not pay money to people for posting content or charge money for posting on the website, and it uses advertisements to pay for costs.
FanFiction.net does not operate a screening or editorial board. Many users leave short reviews after reading stories, most of which are positive. While reviews can be left by those without accounts, it is an option for all writers on the site to moderate "anonymous reviews", made by those who are not signed into an account.
The stories are based on books, television series, films, and video games. Stories are about recent works and older works. By 2001, almost 100,000 stories were posted on the website. Steven Savage, a programmer who operated a column on FanFiction.net, described it as "the adult version of when kids play at being TV characters" and that the content posted on the website serves as examples for "when people really care about something." A. S. Berman of USA Today said in 2001 that FanFiction.net "reads like the 21st century successor to the poetry slams of the Beat Generation." It is the most popular erotica website for women.
In October 2008, the site underwent a major redesign of its admin/user area. Changes to how users check hits and reviews, post chapters, etc. were made.
FanFiction.net is also home to one of the longest works of fiction ever written. The Subspace Emissary's Worlds Conquest, a Super Smash Bros. fanfiction, being written by FanFiction.net user AuraChannelerChris, amounts to over four million words, more than three times as long as In Search of Lost Time written by Marcel Proust, and is still being written. The Subspace Emissary's Worlds Conquest fanfiction have been in the attention of several media outlets and Tv.Tropes.com This was then surpassed by Ambience: A Fleet Symphony, a fanfiction of Kantai Collection, which is almost four and a half million words long. Both of these fanfictions are over six times longer than War and Peace, which is just over half a million words long in English.
Fanfiction.net contains fanfiction in various categories like Anime, Games, or Books.
Some writers write so called "Oneshots", which are one chapter small poems or stories. There are also multi-chapter stories that are more than one chapter long. Some of them might have 100 chapters or even more.
Fanfiction.net contains some fanfiction works of considerable length.
Some of them like Ashes of the Past is over 1.000.000 words long. Those stories are normally written on over the course of many years. The table below lists notable fanfictions of different categories with more than 500,000 words to boast to its name and has a large following of fans.
There are also fanfiction that don't have half a million words, but are still very popular. The next table shows some fanfiction between 100.000 and 500.000 words that are still very popular.
FanFiction.Net instituted several policy changes as it grew in size and popularity. These policies frequently led to the deletion of fanfiction based on the copyrighted works of certain published authors or containing specifically targeted content.
Since the site's founding, several professional authors and producers have asked that stories based on their copyrighted or trademarked works be removed, including Anne Rice, P. N. Elrod, Archie Comics, Dennis L. McKiernan, Irene Radford, J.R. Ward, Laurell K. Hamilton, Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb, Raymond Feist, Robin Hobb, Robin McKinley, and Terry Goodkind.
In addition, stories based on real-life celebrities were disallowed around 2003. Fan fiction based on professional wrestling, however, is still allowed, being the number one fandom in the "Miscellaneous" category.
On September 12, 2002, FanFiction.Net banned and removed material that was rated NC-17. Prior to the new policy, the site would use a pop-up to prompt readers to say whether they were over 17 or not, but since then, the site has relied on its users to report stories that are inappropriately rated. Some NC-17 material was moved to Adult-FanFiction.org (previously AdultFanFiction.Net), a similar site which was created to serve the adults who write R and NC-17 rated fan fiction. However, many stories containing explicit material still exist and have yet to be removed.
Story titles and summaries must be rated K-M.
These have been banned since 2005, and the site removed all material that had the potential of inserting the reader into a fanfiction. Under the heading of "Entries not allowed," Item #5 says: Any form of interactive entry: choose your adventure, second person/you based, Q&As, etc.
In 2005, FanFiction.net banned songfics which contain copyrighted lyrics. Public domain lyrics (such as those to "Amazing Grace") or lyrics written by the author of the fanfiction are allowed, however.
Until April 21, 2002, in addition to fiction stories based on existing characters, the site had a section devoted to lists, generally humor-related, for example "20 Ways to Dump Your Girlfriend".
At first, FanFiction.net's server was accessible mainly only in the West; and worked poorly, if at all, in other parts of the world. In late 2006, announcements were made of special web links designed for Europe and Asia. These were supposed to give other areas of the world a significant boost in server speed on the website. In 2007, all three web links were combined under one worldwide link. In an announcement on the home page, it was stated that the site would go global that year.
Prior to the reorganizations of 2002, FanFiction.Net contained approximately 20% of English-language fanfiction.
According to Hitwise, as of August 2007 FanFiction.Net comprised 34.7% of all traffic directed to sites in the Entertainment, Books and Writing category. For the week ending August 25, 2007, the site was ranked 159 out of over 1 million websites in terms of hits.
FanFiction.net's sister site, FictionPress.com, contains over 1 million original stories, poems, and plays. The site has a similar format and rules to FanFiction.net, except that no fan fiction is allowed. Currently, there are more poems than prose.
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Drone incidents involving airplanes rise 'dramatically,' FAA says
By Trevor Mogg	 March 27, 2016
Close encounters between manned aircraft and drones in U.S. airspace have risen "dramatically" recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed on Friday.
Data collected between August 2015 and January 2016 revealed near misses taking place on average 3.5 times a day, up from less than one a day in 2014.
While the FAA's figures appear at first glance to mirror increasing ownership of the flying machine, it could also be that a number of the reported incidents have been caused by the same operators. If it's the former, it'd be an even bigger worry for the FAA as most of its recent data was collected before the spike in new owners over the holiday season.
Earlier this month we learned of a near-miss incident involving a Lufthansa passenger plane coming into land at Los Angeles International Airport. The pilot of the Airbus 380, the largest passenger plane in the world, said the drone passed about 200 feet above the plane as it flew at 5,000 feet.
And it's not just airplane pilots that need to keep their eyes peeled. A police helicopter flying near San Francisco last December was forced into making a sharp turn after its pilot spotted a drone close by while flying at 800 feet. While in most cases so far the drone operator has gotten away, in this particular case he was quickly apprehended.
The troubling data adds a sense of urgency to the government's need to introduce an effective anti-drone system to deal with rogue UAVs spotted close to not only airports, but also busy public events, nuclear plants, prisons, and other restricted locations.
The search for a solution has resulted in the emergence of a new industry for anti-drone systems. Proposed technology has so far included anti-drone death rays, electromagnetic shields, and net-firing bazookas.
The FAA is also hoping its recently introduced drone registry will help foster a greater sense of responsibility among drone owners, while the agency has also been promoting use of its new B4UFLY app that offers tips on proper drone operation and up-to-date information on safe flying locations.
"We have a number of educational initiatives with our government and industry partners to teach drone operators how to fly safely, including the drone registry we launched last December," FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a release. "But enforcement goes hand-in-hand with education, and we will take action against anyone who operates irresponsibly to the full extent of the law."
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Date Posted: December 6, 2022
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Reference Code: 18817
Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!
Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) Drafting group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as an Entry Level Designer.
Our team works an on-site 4x10 schedule located at our Materials and Fuels Complex with every other Friday off!
The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking an entry level designer reporting to the MFC Drafting Manager in the Engineering Division. If you want to be part of enabling nuclear energy research and development, including deployment of next generation nuclear reactors then this position is for you.
INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for the United States Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, providing much of the nuclear research, development, and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel design, development, and fabrication, to post irradiation analysis. MFC plays a pivotal role in supporting the National Reactor Innovation Center, which provides resources and infrastructure for testing, demonstrating, and assessing system performance to accelerate the deployment of new, advanced nuclear technology concepts.
Designers will participate with project teams which include; engineers (various subject areas and functions), researchers, technicians, operations personnel, and project managers to develop new design concepts and final designs to be implemented in MFC facilities using 3-D modeling software. Designs shall meet company and nationally recognized codes and standards, established design criteria, and established programmatic schedules and costs. Key functions of the role are:
Participates in the development of new nuclear research-related programs and initiatives and provides imaginative and practical engineering solutions to research related programmatic issues and challenges where highly specialized equipment solutions are required to be designed (typically one-of-kind design)
Work with sponsoring organizations and engineers from various teams to develop formally documented design requirements. Including identification of applicable codes and standards
Using 3-D CAD software to develop mechanical component and assembly designs (to include electro-mechanical assemblies and facility modifications). Familiarity with Finite Element applications is a plus, as it supports the design process
Specify engineering materials in design based on component function (load demand, operating environment, etc.)
Design individual components and weldments to function at the assembly level, including both static and dynamic applications. In the case of dynamic applications (e.g., driven/moving components in a machine) develop kinetic and kinematic simulations in design tools to demonstrate/verify functionality
Engineering design and development of specialized one-of-a-kind equipment's/systems, including remotely operated equipment for nuclear material handling and processing applications in the harsh environments represented in hot-cells and gloveboxes
Design individual components and weldments for fabric-ability, as applicable to overall component and feature geometry (requires familiarity of conventional fabrication and machining applications)
Identification and specification of commercially available components, and the design of modifications to such components (when applicable) to meet overall design needs
Detail (fully annotate) or assist drafters within the organization to detail components and assemblies in either drawing or 3-D model formats for the purpose of fabrication, assembly & testing, installation, operation, and configuration management. May include formal or informal layouts to support installations
Responsible for verifying drawings/models conform to INL drafting standards, and to ensure proper form, fit, and function
Present 3-D models and associated simulations in conceptual, preliminary, and final design reviews to gain the concurrence of collaborators and complete verification processes of design
Support fabrication, installation and construction efforts where applicable as related to designs of responsibility
Support system engineering through the development of technical and functional requirements (T&FR), system design descriptions (SDD), test instructions, procurement specifications, statement of work, work control documents (including installation), design reports, and engineering job (EJ) packages
Provides support to ensure system configuration is being managed effectively through design documentation via drawings and models
Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering technique to solve projects of increasing scope and complexity with work reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or comparable degree
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Preferred Requirements:
Preferred knowledge of 3-dimensional modeling softwar
Preferred knowledge of CAD file management software
Exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G.D.&T.) per ASME Y14.5 is a plus.
Familiarity with welding requirements, material properties, fabrication methods, mathematics, mechanics, statics, and machine design are a plus
Salary Grade 180 ($60,984 - $97,584)
Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
INL Overview:
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
INL Mission:
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision:
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements:
To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation:
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.
Benefits & Salary:
We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview
About this Employer
Part of the U.S. Dept. of Energy's complex of national laboratories, INL performs work in each of the strategic goal areas: energy, national security, science & environment. INL is the nation's leading center for nuclear energy research & development.
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These gluten free lemon cupcakes have a tender crumb and are full of bright lemon flavor. Bonus – they're really easy to make, no stand mixer required!
It's my birthday again! This year, instead of a cake, I decided to celebrate with these gluten free lemon cupcakes. These cupcakes are so bright and fresh – perfect for birthdays!
In the past, I've really done it up with birthday cakes. Last year, I made a gluten free coconut cake which was a big hit. The gluten free funfetti cake that I made the year before that was also a reader favorite.
So why cupcakes this year instead of another gorgeous layer cake?
No really, though… I've been working HARD and I just did NOT want to make a big, beautiful (read: time consuming) layer cake. And I'm not saying that making a cake is hard, it's a little work. But when you're recipe testing, it's a lot. Several rounds of testing, plus making and styling it for photos AND making an extra one for videos – it's just SO much cake.
Basically, any get tother and any time I have to make or bring a dessert, I use that as an opportunity to test a recipe out. For this recipe, I was pretty happy with the way they came out the first time – plus I made them mini, which you could do here if you want.
I only had to tweak a few things and BOOM: the best gluten free lemon cupcakes, ever!
Since I happen to love fruity desserts too (sorry Adam), I thought this would be the perfect time to get this recipe down. And that I did – I don't want to pay myself on the back but I'll just go ahead and do that and say that I nailed it here. So much lemon flavor and the cupcakes have such a great texture. Lemon perfection!
These lemon cupcakes get their bright lemon flavor from THREE sources of lemon flavor – fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a little bit of lemon extract (I use Rodelle lemon extract). That lemon extract gives these that little extra lemon flavor that you can't get from just the juice and zest alone. It's what truly makes these seem like a bakery-style cupcakes.
If you REALLY want to up that lemon factor, you can scoop out some of the top of the cupcake and fill it with some of my paleo lemon curd. If I had some on hand, I probably would have done that!
Since it's my birthday, I teamed up with Rodelle to bring you guys another great giveaway! I can't have a birthday and without having a little giveaway, right?!
This time, we're giving one of you a fun little sampler prize pack that includes some vanilla extract, lemon extract, almond extract, vanilla paste, and their gourmet baking cocoa. You can enter the giveaway via the giveaway form at the end of the post. Good Luck!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and muffin tins with 15 cupcake liners or spray well with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla extract, milk, and avocado oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Add the cream cheese and butter to a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat together until smooth, about 1 minute.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed until the sugar is incorporated. Add the vanilla and lemon juice and mix an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Cupcakes are best if eaten within 2-3 days. These cupcakes also freeze well.
I use my Nightshade-Free Flour Blend for this recipe. I also tested this recipe with Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour with great results.
For dairy free cupcakes, use unsweetened coconut milk in place of the whole milk and use the dairy free cream cheese frosting recipe found here.
I used an Ateco 829 Open Star Tip to frost these cupcakes. If you use a large piping tip to frost the cupcakes, you may need to make an extra 1/2 batch of frosting.
We made a Germen chocolate for my wife's last birthday, and our kids usually just have a white or yellow cake with icing.
YUM! I love lemon cupcakes! I have to let a few of my friends who are gluten free about this recipe!
no cake for me on my last birthday.
This really does look like the best lemon cupcake! As a lover of fruity desserts, too, I'd be SO into these!
Those are the most beautiful lemon cupcakes I have ever seen!
So bright and vibrant, and I'm intrigued that you used avocado oil! Thanks and CHEERS.
I love baking with avocado oil!
These look SO perfect Sharon! I can't believe how tender that crumb seems and that lemony hue is gorgeous! Thanks for including a dairy-free option, too!
Looks seriously amazing! We love lemon in our house. Pinning for later.
Lemon flavored desserts are my favorite in the summer. These cupcakes a calling my name!
They look absolutely perfect! I had my first gf cupcake recently and it was delicious!
I had a lemon cake with vanilla frosting for my birthday.
I'm sooo obsessed with lemon right now! These look great!!
I celebrated with a white cake.
These look amazing! I had a gluten free pumpkin muffin on my last birthday.
I celebrated with an ice cream cake.
Happy Birthday, and thanks for another great recipe. We all love lemon here, and I love your recipes. They are always easy to make and delicious.
My last birthday cake was a chocolate and hazelnut layer cake with white chocolate mousse & raspberry layers, coated in a light whipped hazelnut mousse frosting. It's actually my birthday cake every year.. a local bakery makes it and it is the stuff of dreams!
My last cake was a vanilla cake with cream cheese frosting.
Can you substitute a different oil for the avocado oil?
You can use vegetable oil or canola oil. I haven't tried this with melted coconut oil.
I had an orange-pineapple cake for my last birthday.
I made a home made cookies and cream cake for my last birthday.
I made a vegan chocolate cake for my mother-in-law's birthday. My birthday is in September, and can't remember that long ago!
This year I made a gluten free, egg free, lactose free cheesecake with strawberries!
I have never tried vanilla bean paste, but I would love to try it.
I just made these cupcakes – used all the ingredients you listed except the xantham gum because it was already in the Bob Red Mill's 1:1 GF Baking Flour, and I used coconut sugar. The taste is great! But they were dense and didn't rise much. Is there a way to make them more light and fluffy? Suggestions?
Hi April, I think the coconut sugar may have been the culprit here. When I use it, I've noticed that I have to use more liquid (kind of like baking with coconut flour but not as much) or else the end result will be a little drier.
Hi Sharon! I made these twice this last weekend. The first I followed all the ingredients, except the Xanthum Gum because my Cup4Cup had it. I subbed avocado oil for coconut oil but otherwise, followed the recipe and mine also came out very dense. Everyone loved them, except me. So, I tried it again, thought maybe if I used a different one to one, beat them longer to get more air into them, I used Bob's this time, got the same exact dense result…any suggestions?
Hi Janene, for starters, I wouldn't over mix the batter. I'd also recommend making sure you're measuring your flour correctly. Start by stirring your flour, then use a spoon to scoop it into your measuring cup and then level it off with a straight edge. Using even a little too much flour can make dense/drier gluten free baked goods.
I doubled the recipe and turned it into a cake for Easter and it was SO GOOD. My mother in law keeps raving about it and based on the number of slices my father in has gone through I think it's safe to say that he's also a fan 🙂 Thanks Sharon!
Hi Shay! If Your nightshade free flour blend is used as the base, should the xanthum gum be added in the recipe or no?
AND… if making this recipe as a larger round or sheet cake instead of cupcakes, are there specific modifications that need to be made to the recipe ingredients to keep a moist and full consistency, or is the baking time all that needs to be changed?
Hi Aletha! Yes, still add the xanthan gum because my nightshade free blend doesn't have it already in it. I haven't personally tried this as a cake yet but Sarah (above) has. She doubled hers but you probably don't need to and bake it in 2 8-inch pans – I can't tell you for certain though without actually trying it myself.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed these! Thank you for your feedback on these too. It's always so nice to hear when people make these recipes!
If I use the Bob's Red Mill 1-for-1 flour, do I still need to add the xanthan gum? I made these with the Bob's Red Mill flour then continued with the recipe…they were horrible. Thanks!
No, if the flour blend you use contains xanthan gum (like Bob's Red Mill 1:1), omit the xanthan gum called for in the recipe. Too much xanthan gum will make these super gummy/rubbery.


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Q: Srcset attribute always picks the first definition regardless of screen size I've just learned about responsive images, i.e. srcset and sizes and I'm trying to apply them in a simple example.
I got two images; foo.webp that is 463px wide and foo@sm.webp that is 325px.
Then I implement it like this:

The problem here is that the smallest image is always being used no matter what I set in sizes. I want it to just use foo.webp.
If I add foo.webp to srcset as well like so:

Then it will only use foo.webp instead of switching to foo@sm.webp on mobile...
Is this a DPI issue or something? Or am I just completely misunderstanding how this whole thing works?

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[PREMIERE] Sigrah – HAL
November 2, 2018 Peter Merritt
For today's Booms and Claps Premiere, we're proud to present an ethereal jungley roller entitled "HAL", the latest single from Sigrah's "Fission Vision" EP. The full release will be available next Friday, 11/9/2018, on Bandcamp and at sigrahmusic.com, where you can also purchase the limited edition merchandise run for the EP. Be sure to peep…
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While the worlds of techno and dubstep have traditionally existed on separate planes without much opportunity for overlap, the past several years have seen those universes collide and spawn a landscape of deep 130 bpm beats that draw from the analog, raw sounds of techno, the driving rhythmic structures of breaks and 4 on the…
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September 27, 2018 Peter Merritt
Booms and Claps Mix 033 comes to us from one of Calgary, AB's finest exports: the ever-consistent, diverse, and tasteful OAKK. We're big fans of Western Canada's bass music output, and OAKK is a delicious and integral slice of that Canadian crop. His sound tells a tale of refined beauty, unpredictability and spontaneity, and pure…
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We're excited to introduce you to Folding City, a duo comprised of Self Evident of Vancouver, BC, and Blind Prophet out of New York (soon to be Portland, Oregon!). These guys have crafted a unique sound journey throughout many genres and vibes, and that's just how we like it. From left field 130 sounds, to…
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June 12, 2018 Peter Merritt
Today's Booms and Claps guest mix is brought to us by one of our favorite up and coming producers in the high-tempo hybrid bass music world: PDX's Sigrah. His unique and diverse approach to 160/170 bpm is refreshing in a time when Ivy Lab knock-offs are a dime a dozen and the "halftime" label is…
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June 5, 2018 Peter Merritt
We're proud to present the latest single from the "Worst Behavior Vol. 1" compilation, the debut compilation release from Anna Morgan & Bell Curve's new "Worst Behavior" record label/event series. These two have been making huge waves in NYC's soundsystem culture scene, and we were especially impressed when we caught Anna's set at Outlook Festival…
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The latest installment in the BnC Mix Series is brought to us by a producer and DJ that needs little introduction: the one and only DJ Madd. The Hungarian-born badman is as diverse in his productions and selections as he has been in home bases; his catalog has touched on dubstep, dancehall, jungle, footwork, drum…
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It's been a few months since the last installation in our mix series, but we're ready to dip our toes back in, and boy, is this just the right one to do just that. We're teaming up with the lovely people of Shambhala Music Festival to co-host the newest mix in their series. Fans of…
Emissions West Coast Bass Culture Festival 2017
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There's no better way to kick off this summer's festival season than Camp Questionmark's 9th annual Emissions West Coast Bass Culture Festival, from May 19-22 in Belden Town, CA. Camp Questionmark brings their trademark theme of eclectic bass music with legendary hip-hop acts that are sure to give every last festival goer non-stop entertainment. The…
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Asian Highway-II: Will the Indian stretch be ready by Dec 31?
After missing several deadlines in the past, a new time limit has been set by officials for the Fulbari-Panitanki portion of the ambitious 13,177-km-long international road project
25 Oct, 2018 at 09:49 AM
Siliguri: The 37.37-km stretch of the 13,177-km-long Asian Highway-II project that falls in India between Fulbari (on the India-Bangladesh boundary) and Panitanki (on the India-Nepal border) is expected to be completed only by the end of December this year. The Asian Highway-II project connects Indonesia with China and, when complete, is likely to boost economic activity in and around Siliguri in north Bengal as it passes through the area.
The new deadline was set after the project failed to wind up several times in the past.
Nirmal Mondal, project director of the Asian Highway-II stationed in Siliguri, said, "December 31 has been set as the new deadline to complete the project."
However, workers and engineers working for the project, on conditions of anonymity, said that it would be difficult to complete the entire project within two months, as the flyover work in Bagdogra is not yet over. Bridges near the Airport More may also take some time to complete.
Meanwhile, the 900-metre-long flyover over the railway crossing near Medical More has been completed and the vehicles have started plying on a trial basis.
The 37.37-km stretch between Panitanki and Fulbari was earlier said to be completed by August this year.
According to Mondol, the official work on the said stretch commenced on May 28, 2015, but the actual construction work started only in December that year. A sum of Rs 708.72 crore has been allotted for the project.
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Moulton College partners with Northamptonshire Titans Basketball Club
Northamptonshire Titans Men's Division 2 squad featuring Moulton students
Moulton College and the Titans are delighted to announce a new partnership, combining high-quality teaching and facilities at Moulton with the opportunity for students to experience elite level training and competition.
The partnership will provide students on Moulton College's basketball academy, with an opportunity to play for the Titans U18s and potentially experience playing in the National League in Division 2 or 3. Students will be supported by professional coaches both at the College, and through links to the Club.
Pete Burgoine, Operations Director at Northamptonshire Titans said:
"It's fantastic to be working alongside Moulton College to promote elite basketball within the county. The team at Titans are excited to begin training with the College's talented players, building their technique and sportsmanship through support from Moulton staff. The partnership will offer opportunities for Titans players through use of the College's fantastic facilities, and links to study opportunities at Moulton. Working together we're forming the basis of a strong and mutually beneficial partnership for the future."
Tom Brinkley, Head of Basketball at Moulton College added:
"To be a successful sportsman, it's not just about developing your practical skills on the court. Studying a course in the subject gives players the chance to build on their physical ability and fine tune this through theory, so it all comes together when they compete. We're looking forward to working with Titans to achieve this."
A key concern for sport in Northamptonshire is the frequent movement of talent away from the county. This partnership hopes to address this:
Tom said: "Basketball in Northamptonshire has suffered in recent years with some of the most talented players leaving to pursue a career with other clubs. It would be great for the county to regain its status and partnering with the Titans will hopefully achieve this."
To find out more about Moulton College visit www.moulton.ac.uk or for more information about Northamptonshire Titans visit www.nebctitans.co.uk
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The " illuminated" landmark of Rottweil.
The new ThyssenKrupp test tower in Rottweil, with its spiral membrane facade screwing up against the sky, has become Rottweil's new aesthetic landmark in a very short time. The lighting concept was a result of a series of investigations and light testing to ensure that the sculptural character of the convex-concave membrane facade designed by Jahn architects is also optimally visible at night. The consideration of environmental and nature conservation issues played a major role in the design. Requirements such as switching off the lighting at night and when visibility is less than one hundred metres were taken into account, as well as the limitation of luminance on the façade and the use of high-performance LED spotlights with a low spill light component.
The lighting concept supports the idea of the tower as a lighthouse visible from afar in the innovation forge for elevator technology at thyssenkrupp. A total of 44 RGB power spotlights were used to illuminate the tower. These are arranged in the form of two circles at the base of the tower. 24 spotlights, equipped with "wide-optics", form the inner circle which illuminates the lower part of the tower. Another 20 spotlights in "medium" optics illuminate the upper part of the tower facade. The selected spotlights and optics ensure that the tower is illuminated as efficiently as possible.


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The bodies-in-suitcase suspect appears in a New Zealand court
A woman, center, leaves to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office at Ulsan Jungbu police station in Ulsan, South Korea, on Sept. 15, 2022. Bae Byung-soo/AP hide caption
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A woman who was extradited from South Korea this week after the bodies of her two children were found in abandoned suitcases made her first court appearance in New Zealand on Wednesday.
The 42-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of murder. She was not required to enter a plea during the brief procedural hearing at the Manukau District Court.
The judge imposed a temporary order that keeps many details of the case secret, including the names of the woman and the victims. The judge allowed it to be reported that the suspect was the children's mother, according to The New Zealand Herald.
If found guilty, the woman would face a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment, although she would become eligible for parole after a minimum of 10 years.
In court, the woman wore a tan jacket over a black T-shirt. According to the Herald, the woman, through an interpreter, asked the judge if she could speak with him, before the woman's lawyer stepped in to say it would be better if she didn't, with which the judge agreed.
The woman left the courtroom after less than five minutes and will remain jailed until her next court appearance on Dec. 14.
The case horrified many people in New Zealand after the children's bodies were discovered in August when an Auckland family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases, from a storage unit in an online auction.
The children were between 5 and 10 years old, had been dead for years, and the suitcases had been in storage in Auckland for at least three or four years, according to New Zealand police.
South Korean police say the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand, where she gained citizenship. Immigration records show she returned to South Korea in 2018.
South Korean police first arrested the woman at a southern port city in September. The Seoul High Court then granted approval of her extradition after she expressed her consent in writing to be sent back to New Zealand. Earlier this month, South Korean Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon issued an order for the woman to be extradited.
The woman was handed over to three New Zealand police officers Monday evening at the Incheon International Airport near Seoul. South Korea's Justice Ministry said it also provided New Zealand with unspecified "important evidence" in the case.
"With the extradition, we hope that the truth of the case, which has garnered worldwide attention, will be revealed through the fair and strict judicial process of New Zealand," the ministry said in a statement.
South Korean police had said it was suspected the woman could be the mother of the two victims, as her past address in New Zealand was registered to the storage unit where the suitcases were kept.
New Zealand authorities said the family that ended up purchasing the suitcases and other abandoned storage items had nothing to do with the case.
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New York Sep 28, 2019
Former Union Official, Port Authority Commissioner Indicted
A former carpenters' union official who once served on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey board of commissioners has been charged with embezzlement.
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Sealed court records contain the names of hundreds of third parties who were mentioned in a civil case involving sexual abuse allegations against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said Wednesday.
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Investigators are looking into whether two guards tasked with checking on Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center the night of his death may have been sleeping when the accused sex trafficker apparently hanged himself in his cell, two officials familiar with the investigation tell NBC New York.
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A spokesperson for the FDNY tells NBC News it has completed its review of a 4chan message board posting regarding Jeffrey Epstein's death and determined it did not come from within the department.
Scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein's Death and Co-Conspirators Intensifies
Amid revelations about the circumstances around Jeffrey Epstein's death, federal authorities have intensified parallel inquiries into what went wrong at the Manhattan jail where he was behind bars and who now may face charges for assisting or enabling him in what authorities say was his rampant sexual abuse of underage girls.
Official: FBI Searching Jeffrey Epstein's Virgin Island Complex, 2 Days After Apparent Suicide
Federal agents raided Jeffrey Epstein's mansion in the U.S. Virgin Islands Monday searching for evidence related to the wealthy financier's past sex-trafficking crimes, an FBI spokesman told NBC 4.
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Former Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau, who died Sunday at 99, just 10 days before turning 100, spent nearly half his life jailing criminals from mob kingpins and drug-dealing killers to a tax-dodging Harvard dean.
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As face-to-face negotiations to avert a possible state-wide rail strike took a day off Wednesday, another issue appeared to generate differing viewpoints from the two sides: What will happen at midnight Saturday if no agreement is reached?.
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So I come back form a long weekend and I see the Physics Students have sacraficed a small furry mammal to apease whatever dark gods watch over the college. It's always great to find dead animals on your desk. It just makes you feel loved and gives you a warm fuzzy feeling in your heart.
In reality, I go through this ever year. The weather starts getting cold and the field mouse start wandering inside looking for food and warmth. I've been seeing little present left over my desk and keyboards for about a week now. Last week I decides to do something about it.
Being a traditionalist I went for the plain wood trap. These little bastards just licked the peanut butter off and didn't spring any of the six trap I left scatter around the office. So it's was off to the hardware store to find a better mousetrap.
I was rewarded again with a dead animal on Tuesday as well. Looks like I caught the fat one first and his skinny brother next.


What is a weapon augmentation?
A weapon augmentation is a modification that a Weapon-smith can place upon a weapon to enhance its deadliness or otherwise add different capabilities and properties that can be useful to its wielder. Normal weapons may only have 1 augmentation placed upon them. More complex weapons are not limited to this restriction.
What is 1/SR, 1/H, 1/P or 1/M?
1/SR is once per short rest. Once used, this property can not be used again until the wielder has taken a successful short rest.
1/H is once per hour. Once used, this property can not be used again until an hour has passed.
1/P is once per period. Once used, this property can not be used again until the next period.
1/M is once per moon or month. Once used, this property can not be used again until the next event.
The wielder of a weapon is its holder in combat. Usually, only the wielder of a weapon may use its properties.
How is a weapon augmented?
C) The necessary Component costs required by the Formula.
E) At least 10 minutes of role-playing at a Forge or Annie's Inn.
*A Weapon-smith can learn a weapon augmentation formula on a Wyrdic Cipher by spending 1 month studying it while it is in his sole possession and spending 3 build.
After these requirements have been fulfilled, proceed to Logistics in Annie's Inn.
• Logistics will then give you the correct item card that you will fill out with the necessary information.
Most weapon can only have one augmentation on them although certain special weapons are able to bypass this limitation. Furthermore, no weapon may hold more than one iteration of a specific augmentation.
A Property of a weapon is a special quality that a weapon has due to the complexities of its creation. The properties of a weapon are only usable by the wielder of that weapon while wielding that weapon.
For example, if a Warrior is using a longsword augmented by Inferno Weapon, he can only use that augmentation's 1/Hour property with that weapon and no other.
If a Property grants a skill/feat/spell, the character loses use of that skill/feat/spell when the augmentation expires or when the wearer stops wielding the weapon. Also, a skill/feat/spell granted by an weapon does not allow a character to fulfill any prerequisites for any abilities/skills/spells/feats.
At its very basic level, Field-Repair is the skill used to repair a weapon or shield without a work-shop or the Inn. However, some augmentations have properties that when expended, can be recharged by a skilled craftsman through the use of the Weapon-smith or Field-Repair skill, even though the weapon or shield might not be damaged. Spells that create effects that repair weapons and shields may also recharge the properties of these particular augmentations.
Some characters gain extra benefits with certain weapons due to their skill sets or their intrinsic natures. The affinity entry lists down what kind of characters (based on Race, Class or other qualities) benefit from their affinity with a weapon and how they benefit. Some affinities are bound to weapon type instead of character type.
A Phys Rep is short of physical representation. Some weapon augmentations have specific phys-rep requirements that must be fulfilled if an augmentation is to be placed upon it. Some phys-rep requirements include a weapon being of a certain color or having a symbol or rune upon it.
Symbols and colors need not be written upon a weapon, an appropriate tassel with the proper symbol or color wrapped around the striking surface or hanging from the hilt will suffice. Feel free to consult staff with questions or suggestions.
Assist refers to assistance rendered by another Profession or another Class beyond Weapon-smith in the placing of this augmentation for the entire duration of the augmentation placement process. If the Weapon-smith in question is himself a member of that class or profession, then he needs no assistance beyond the expertise that he can already provide.
Sharpening a blade, tightening a bow or adding weights to a cudgel is a common way for a skilled Weapon-smith to enhance a weapon.
Property: This weapon's Critical Strikes or a Totem Strikes inflict +1 damage.
By reinforcing a weapon with metallic components, a Weapon-smith can make it resistant to damage and sabotage.
Property: (1/P) invoke "Hardened Weapon/Shield" to negate an effect that would break this weapon/shield.
Field-repair: Weapon is completely repaired and regains the use of "Hardened Weapon/Shield".
With the help of a Venomologist, a skilled Weapon-smith can add a compartment in a weapon for holding poison.
Property: Poisons doses on this weapon last until expended or until the next period.
Assist (Venomologist): The poison doses on this weapon last until expended or until the end of the moon.
Silver is bound into this weapon, allowing it to hurt shadowy entities and certain undead.
Property 1: This weapon may strike for Silver-type damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Silver Weapon" and inflict 10 Silver damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
Fiery components are bound to a weapon's material and it becomes capable of hurting ice-based creatures.
Property 1: This weapon may strike for Fire-type damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Fiery Weapon" and inflict 10 Fire damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
After binding dark energies to a weapon, it gains the capacity to emit shadowy powers during melee or ranged attacks.
Property 1: This weapon may strike for Shadow-type damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Shadowed Weapon" and inflict 10 Shadow damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
After frigid powers of wind are placed into this weapon, it gains the frosty power of the northern lands.
Property 1: This weapon may strike for Ice-type damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Frost Weapon" and inflict 10 Ice damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
By weaving the power of storms into this weapon, the weapon-smith grants it the power to pulse with electric power.
Property 1: This weapon may strike for Lightning-type damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Lightning Weapon" and inflict 10 Lightning damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
This augmentation combines fiery components and old fashioned smithing to produce a cold-resistant shield.
Property: when this shield is hit by Ice spells, the wielder may invoke "Half" to take half damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Minimal" when the shield is hit by an Ice spell to take only 1 damage.
Field-Repair: Regain the use of Property 2.
This augmentation uses layers of insulating material and cooling components to protect its wielder from fiery attacks.
Property: When this shield is hit by Fire spells, the wielder may invoke "Half" to take half damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Minimal" when the shield is hit by a Fire spell to take only 1 damage.
By weaving silver and light into this shield, the Weapon-smith gives it the ability to protect its wielder from dark energies.
Property: when this shield is hit by Shadow spells, the wielder may invoke "Half" to take only half damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Minimal" when the shield is hit by a Shadow spell to take only 1 damage.
Darksome components are woven into a shield, providing it with protection against attacks of light and silver.
Property: When this shield is hit by Silver spells, the wielder may invoke "Half" to take only half damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Minimal" when the shield is hit by a Silver spell to take only 1 damage.
Conductive material in this shield diffuses lightning attacks and conducts them safely away from the wielder.
Property: When this shield is hit by Lightning spells, the wielder may invoke "Half" to take half damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Minimal" when the shield is hit by a Lightning spell to take only 1 damage.
This augmentation imbues an axe or scythe with a bloodthirsty bent. It seems to wriggle in its wielder's hands for more blood.
Property 1: When this weapon's Critical Strike feat or the Totem Strike feat is negated by the Parry, Dodge or Block feat, perform an expert Critical Strike or Totem Strike feat within 10 seconds. If the wielder has ability or a skill that also grants an expert Critical Strike or Totem Strike in this circumstance, this Property does not function.
Property 2: This weapon's Cripple Limb feat lasts 10 seconds longer.
A hammer or mace augmented by this formula seems to weigh heavier in mid-swing, more easily crushing shields and flinging victims aside.
Property 1: This weapon's Batter Shield feat costs only 1 SP and inflicts damage equal to the wielder's Critical Strike or Totem Strike.
Property 2: This weapon's Knockback feat costs only 1 SP.
A blade with this formula feels lighter and quicker in its wielder's hands, allowing for deadlier follow ups.
Property 1: This weapon's Disarm feat only cost 1 SP.
Property 2: After performing a successful Disarm with this weapon, perform an expert Critical Strike feat or Expert Totem Strike feat upon the original target within 10 seconds. If the wielder has ability or a skill that also grants an expert Critical Strike or Totem Strike in this circumstance, this Property does not function.
A pole-arm with this augmentation bends ever so slightly at its wielder's whim, striking past shields and into nearby enemies when desired.
Property 1: When this weapon's Critical Strike or Totem Strike is negated by a Dodge, Block or Parry feat, perform an expert Critical Strike or expert Totem Strike on a different target within 10 seconds on someone else. If the wielder has ability or a skill that also grants an expert or cleaving Critical Strike or Totem Strike in this circumstance, this Property does not function.
Property 2: The Pierce/Batter Shield feat costs only 1 SP to use.
By utilizing advanced techniques and greater components, a Weapon-smith can greatly improve a weapon's stopping power.
Property: This weapon's Critical Strikes or a Totem Strikes inflict +2 damage.
Reinforcement from metallic and earthen components, grant superior protection to this weapon or shield against breakage.
"Fortified Weapon" or "Fortified Shield" to negate an effect that would break this weapon or shield.
Field-repair: Weapon or Shield is completely repaired and regains the use of "Fortified Weapon/Shield".
Affinity (bow/or crossbow weapon): The wielder is has the bow defense skill with this weapon while wielding it.
Used by the sadistic and the callous, this weapon is cruelly barbed to intensify the agony that it can create.
Property: Pain spells or feats delivered through this weapon last 10 seconds longer.
This weapon or shield is proof against magic, imbued with components that absorb and negate spells.
Property 1: the wielder may use the Parry feat or Block feat to negate a spell attack upon him. He must preface the feat with "Spell" and spend an additional 1 SP.
Property 2: Invoke "Spell-breaker" when a spell hits this weapon/shield to negate the spell.
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Using techniques given by the Vault of Secrets, a Weapon-smith can imbue a weapon with the ability to feast upon the souls of the fallen.
Property: (1/H) this weapon's killing blows allow the user to invoke "Soul-Drinker Weapon" and regain 1 SP.
Affinity (Nightkin or Gnome): "Soul-Drinker Weapon" restores 2 SP instead.
First created by a Necromantic Weapon-smith, this augmentation binds a ghoulish essence that thrives upon the dying and rewards its wielder when it is indulged.
Property: (1/H) this weapon's killing blows allow the user to invoke "Death-Drinker Weapon" and regain 10 HP.
Affinity (Beastling or Troll): "Death-Drinker Weapon" restores 15 HP instead.
This weapon harnesses the power of the sun to smite the vile creatures that lurk in the night.
Property 1: This weapon can strike for Silver damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Solar Weapon" and inflict 10 Silver damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
A minor Fury has been bound to this weapon and the wielder can use its rage against his enemies.
Property 1: This weapon can strike for Fire damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Inferno Weapon" and inflict 10 Fire damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
A shadowy presence has been bound to this weapon, allowing the wielder to unleash dark wrath upon his foemen.
Property: This weapon can strike for Shadow damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Midnight Weapon" and inflict 10 Shadow damage on his next strike within 5 seconds.
A Winter spirit has been bound to this weapon and its touch can break those who stand against the wielder.
Property: This weapon can strike for Ice damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Wintry Weapon" and inflict 10 Ice damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
Captured lightning has been woven into this weapon, allowing the wielder to use its power against his foes.
Property: this weapon can strike for Lightning damage instead of normal damage.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Tempest Weapon" and inflict 15 Lightning damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
The tool of Assassins and Poisoners, this weapon can contain deadly surprises to the wielder's victims.
Assist (Venomologist): Poisons used on this weapon remain usable until expended or a whole moon has passed.
Crafted by the Mjorda of Jotunbrud, this shield protects against the wintry ravages of the Northern lands.
Property: When this shield is hit by Ice spells, invoke "Minimal" to take only 1 damage.
Phys-Rep: Item Card, Shield with broken chains dangling from it.
Invented by the Flamerunner Clan of the Grellken, this shield protects the Trolls from their weakness.
Property: When this shield is hit by Fire spells, invoke "Minimal" to take only 1 damage.
Phys-Rep: Item Card, Shield with long-red feathers.
This shield is usually carried by Pendrakken Crusaders when they bring battle to the forces of darkness.
Property: When this shield is hit by Shadow spells, invoke "Minimal" to take only 1 damage.
This shield is used by the guardians of the shadowy Nemain Clan of the Fir'bolg.
Property: When this shield is hit by Silver spells, invoke "Minimal" to take only 1 damage.
Phys-Rep: Item Card, a dark colored Shield with tiny foam spikes on it.
The Thunderforge Clan is known among the Dwarves for their mountaintop Dwarfholds, thus requiring the invention of this shield.
Property: When this shield is hit by Lightning spells, invoke "Minimal" to take only 1 damage.
Phys-Rep: Item Card, Shield with grey or bronze 1-inch dwarven runes to one side.
Once a secret of the Iron Dwarves, this shield grants its wielder reserves of strength when he is pressed by foemen and enemies.
Property: When the Block feat is used to negate an attack, the wielder regains 5 HP.
Affinity (Shield Expertise/Mastery): The Shield Expertise skill grants 5 extra AP after a short rest when this shield is wielded.
A Dwarven invention, this augmentation ensures a warrior that his weapon will never be broken while it remains in his hands.
Property: Invoke "Unbreakable Weapon" or "Unbreakable Shield" to negate an effect that would break this weapon or shield.
Affinity (bow or crossbow weapon): The wielder has the bow defense skill with this weapon while wielding it.
The Death-Eater weapon has its roots in Krieger Dammerlicht, who protected Balagas and spearheaded the birth of Gotterdammerung.
Property: (1/H) this weapon's killing blows allow the user to invoke "Death-Eater Weapon" and regain 20 HP.
Affinity (Beastling or Troll): "Death-Eater Weapon" restores 30 HP instead.
Soul-Eater formulae mark a craftsman who has trafficked with the vilest of Demons for knowledge and skill.
Property: (1/H) this weapon's killing blows allow the user to invoke "Soul-Eater Weapon" and regain 3 SP.
Affinity (Nightkin or Gnome): "Soul-Eater Weapon" restores 5 SP instead.
An invention of the Twilight Empire, a Spell-eater weapon or shield not only protects its wielder from spells but also fortifies him with stolen spell energies.
Property 2: Using "Spell Parry" or "Spell Block" to negate a spell heals the wielder for 10 HP.
Property 3: Invoke "Spell-Eater" when a spell hits this weapon or shield to negate the spell.
A craftsman with this formula has perfected the art of making a weapon even deadlier through painstaking skills at sharpening and augmentation.
Property: This weapon's Critical Strikes or a Totem Strikes inflict +3 damage.
A creation of the Callasine, this weapon is part of their Blade-Minstrels' reputation for deadliness and beauty.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Starsong Weapon" and inflict 15 Silver damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
Affinity (Bard, Elf or Human): "Starsong Weapon" also heals the wielder for 10 HP.
Dwarven artifice and Diabolic pacts have yielded the creation of this augmentation, whose origins have been lost to the darknesses of the Vaults.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Hellfire Weapon" and inflict 15 Fire damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
Affinity (Dwarf, Soul Graft or Nightkin): "Hellfire Weapon" inflicts 20 Fire damage instead.
It is believed that this formula is a secret given by shadowy entities to the Mortal realms to sow discord and violence.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Umbral Weapon" and inflict 15 Shadow damage on his next strike within 5 seconds.
Affinity (Gnome, Nightkin or Umbral Graft): "Umbral Weapon" may inflict Confuse 10 instead.
This formula has its origins in the Sunless Kingdom, wielded by the agents of their triple-aspected Goddess' justice.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Avesti Weapon" and inflict 15 Ice damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
Affinity (Kali-Avesti-Ishtar Chosen or Bright Witch): "Avesti Weapon" may inflict Shackle 10 instead.
The Chosen of Mjordir believe that this formula's secret was passed down to them by their maimed, wrathful God.
Property 2: (1/H) invoke "Mjordal Weapon" and inflict 15 Lightning damage on your next strike within 5 seconds.
Affinity (Hammer weapon, Mjordir Chosen or Dwarf): "Mjordal Weapon" may inflict a "Daze 30" instead.
Wielded by the Cruacha, this weapon displays the cruel, callousness of their doom-sowing God.
Property: Pain spells and feats delivered through this weapon last 20 seconds longer.
Affinity (Rogue, Cruach Chosen or Necromancer): (1/H) invoke "Cruachan Weapon" after performing a Killing Blow to regain 10 HP.
Usually found in the hands of the Stone Dwarves, this shield makes its wielder indomitable in the fields of war.
Property: When the Block feat is used to negate an attack, the wielder regains 10 HP and for the next 30 seconds, he may invoke "Relentless Shield" to negate up to 5 Pain effects, Force effects and/or Mortal effects.
Affinity (Shield Expertise/Mastery): The Shield Expertise skill grants 5 extra AP when this shield is wielded and a short rest has been taken. The Shield Mastery skill grants an additional 5 extra AP.
e individual who stole this formula is no more. Gone too is everyone who knew them.
Property: Your backstab attacks and sneak attacks inflict 1 more point of damage.
Affinity (Syndicate, Kingslayer Crew or Lotus-Eater): You may invoke an expert assassinate within the next minute assassinate if your Assassinate feat is negated.
Phys-Rep: Item card, weapon with 2 black feathers with red splatters on a non-striking surface.


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Does your primary school have an energy-saving campaign or recycling scheme? Or is it doing interesting work on wildlife conservation or organic gardening? If so, it could win pound;2,000 to develop new or existing environmental projects.
Pupils and teachers are being invited by the Scottish Executive to submit information about existing projects that fall within one of five categories: energy, waste, transport, biodiversity or food. Entries will be judged for evidence of pupils being involved in the project and the application process. The judges include representatives from ScottishPower, Eco-Schools Scotland, Learning and Teaching Scotland and WWF Scotland. The winning school will receive pound;2,000 and two runners-up pound;1,000.
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Red Sky workshop for children exploring movement, song, and exercises for the imagination at the Maritime Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Red Sky workshop for the Highbury Education Centre (Youth at Risk), and Central Kings High School from Annapolis Valley First Nation in Nova Scotia.
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If you are the loved one of a motorcyclist, you have reason to be worried. Eighty percent of all reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That makes it all the more important for all motorists, on a bike or in a car, to be as cautious as possible.
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We've written about the common causes of motorcycle accidents before. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to crashes than other drivers. In 2007, the mileage death rate for motorcyclists in 2007 was 37 times greater than for passenger car occupants. Motorcycle safety also is an issue of increasing concern – fatalities involving drivers and motorcyclists increased 131 percent between 1998 and 2008, according to NSC.
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Located on Hurontario Street between Campbell Street and Cameron Steet in Collingwood. Enter the parking lot from Hurontario Street. The entrance is in the bus circle. Once inside the Old Gym is to the right and the New Gym is to the left. Click here for directions.
Pretty River Academy
Located on Highway 26 West about 2 km from the main part of Collingwood. The school and parking lot are on the south side of Highway 26. Click here for directions.
Jean Vanier High School
Located at 160 Collins Street in Collingwood. Travel east from the lights at the corner of Hurontario Street where Collingwood Collegiate and Tim Horton's are located. Enter the parking lot from Collins Street behind the school. The gym entrance is at the back. Click here for directions.
Admiral Collingwood Elementary School
Located at 15 Dey Drive in Collingwood. From the lights at Hurontatio Street and Lockhart Road, travel one block east on to the 2nd stop sign and turn right. Click here for directions.
Nottawa Elementary School
Located at 81 Batteaux Road in Nottawa. From Collingwood travel 3 km south on Hurontario then turn left and travel east on Batteaux Road for 0.5 km. Click here for directions.
Located at the intersection of 3rd Street and Spruce Street in Collingwood, From High Street where the Collingwood Fire Hall is located, travel one block east on 3rd Street. Click here for directions.
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