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A player of mine in a recent game of Pathfinder was playing a Lawful Neutral Magus and was about to drink blood from a fallen spellcaster to get his prepared spells for the day by using the spell Blood Transcription. This spell has the [Evil] descriptor, but my player mentioned he was Lawful Neutral and it's only an act of pragmatism to get more spells... Thus it's not "Evil" from an alignment perspective.

We argued for a while but his point was that it's act of pure pragmatism to get more spells. As a Lawful Neutral character, it's within the limits of his alignment. I thought it was simply evil and wrong and would earn an alignment change.

Is casting this spell evil either as a result of the [Evil] descriptor, the fact you drink someone's blood during it, or both? Is the act of drinking a fallen sentient opponent's blood evil even if you do it as an act of pragmatism? Should this spell be reserved to evil spellcasters or trigger an alignment change?

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Yet another reason I hate tying alignment to mechanics: differing definitions of evil inside the group. –  Oblivious Sage Jul 26 '12 at 23:34
Related: One [Alignment] act does not cause a character to change alignments. A pattern of [alignment] acts will change alignment –  C. Ross Jul 27 '12 at 14:18

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Is drinking blood Evil?

Even in the world of "objective morality" created by D&D alignment, drinking blood isn't necessarily Evil. Why? Animals drink blood. To them, it's just basic sustenance, no different from eating meat.

Once you attach a metaphysical component to the act, though — I am drinking your blood in order to steal your courage, for example, or feed on your very soul — then it rapidly becomes Evil.

These are the two basic poles. Everything in between, such as whether non-magical cannibalism between sentient beings is Evil, is pretty much up to the group. Generally, I'd go with this: if you think desecrating a dead body (not the spirit) is Evil, then most forms of blood-drinking should be as well; if you think desecrating a dead body is no different from breaking a lamp, then most forms of blood-drinking should be as well. Either way, it's not something to keep secret; get group buy-in about what the one right answer is, and proceed from there.

Is Blood Transcription Evil?

In the case of Blood Transcription, the answer is provided for you: the spell has the [Evil] tag, which is described as:

Evil: Spells that draw upon evil powers or conjure creatures from evil-aligned planes or with the evil subtype should have the evil descriptor.

So, the game is telling you that Blood Transcription is innately Evil. There's two ways to interpret this:

  1. Blood Transcription involves performing an action that's inherently spiritually violating, so it draws on Evil power to accomplish its effects.
  2. Blood Transcription is a spell based on Evil power, so it accomplishes its effect using some sort of Evil method (likely spiritual violation) .

Either way, using Blood Transcription spell is an act of Evil. The biggest difference is really whether you could create an analogous non-Evil spell using some alternate arcane force.

Note that merely committing an Evil act does not cause an alignment shift. Part of being Neutral is, as you said, the willingness to occasionally do Evil. In the world of D&D alignment, character committing "justified" Evil acts are still doing Evil. That's what supernatural objective morality is all about.

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Yes, casting a spell with the [Evil] descriptor is an evil act. Always, by definition, as black letter law in the game rules.

One [Alignment] act does not cause a character to change alignments. A pattern of [alignment] acts will change alignment. How many evil acts are required to change your alignment (or have other effects like removing paladin powers, compromising divine spellcasting, or creeping out the locals enough to get a torch-and-pitchfork mob set on you) is a judgment call for each GM. For non-religious characters, it should take a decent bit to go from good to neutral to evil. I personally would rule that if you just happened across a scroll of this thing and felt like you had to do it once to save your party's life, fine. If you put it into your spellbook and use it from time to time, that's neutral territory. If you use it routinely all the time, you switch to evil (balanced against what all else is going on with the character of course).

Now you can argue "subjective morality" and all, but in the normal D&D (and Pathfinder) cosmology, there is objective good and evil, and yes, cannibalism (especially of the "drink blood to power spells" type) is evil.

The phrase "as a matter of pragmatism" is always a warning sign for evil. People seldom consider themselves evil. Prison is full of "good people." When they rob, kill, etc. they have some "pragmatic" reason for it. His reasoning "well it's just for more power!" is a classic evil justification - heck, worst than most that are at least trying to say "it's for my family!" or some allegedly noble end.

All that having been said, it's not like having an evil alignment is the end of the world - I've GMed many parties who have included evil characters. Usually not "black robe" mmmwah-ha-haaa evil, but "well, I wouldn't normally sacrifice someone to power this spell but it's really important in this case..." I like leading characters down that path to see how bad they'll get; I bet your player would consider sacrificing sentients for spells if you lead him down that path a while. Storytelling gold! Explain to him "sure, your character doesn't think it's evil - but the gods (aka I) do. But that's not me telling you your character shouldn't do it; anti-heroes are a legit thing to roleplay."

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And do the local authorities care? If this is in Cheliax, for example, they'd tell the paladin to STFU (or maybe the magus would have to pay some bribes, if he did stuff more sordid than the blood drinking). And if the paladin killed him for "evil acts," guess who would actually be on trial. Using alignment as a "straitjacket" - a character "can" or "can not" do something - is always stupid weaksauce. Using it as a guideline to how others, the gods, and the primal forces of the universe perceive the character is the only mechanical part needed, the rest is roleplaying human interaction. –  mxyzplk Jul 27 '12 at 15:20
Fair point, it depends how the Paladin ranks "good" and "lawful". But if the Paladin prefers good to lawful and the Magus starts slaughtering innocents just to power spells, there comes the Paladin's dilemma "Do I stop the evil, or let it slide and commit evil by NOT acting?" –  Pulsehead Jul 27 '12 at 15:41
Yes, exactly. Great stuff. What's the problem? –  mxyzplk Jul 27 '12 at 16:12
Casting these spells is a supernaturally evil act. You can argue that in a certain case you need to in order to achieve a good end, but that doesn't change the act - the phrase "necessary evil" exists for this. And it's why one act doesn't change your alignment. It is evil but under duress for a good reason might be forgiven. –  mxyzplk Jul 29 '12 at 14:02
I wish I could give another +1 for this sentence: " His reasoning "well it's just for more power!" is a classic evil justification - heck, worst than most that are at least trying to say "it's for my family!"" –  TimothyAWiseman Aug 21 '13 at 21:00

Evil: Spells that draw upon evil powers or conjure creatures from evil-aligned planes or with the evil subtype should have the evil descriptor.

So the PC is specifically channeling evil powers. It seems quite reasonable to call this an evil act.

But the character isn't good -- he's neutral. Does it really matter if he performs the occasional evil act? You can keep watch and see if, on the whole, the evil he performs outweighs the good, but simply casting this spell occasionally won't cause the PC to fall into evil.

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Drinking blood from your species is a minor act of cannibalism. Drinking blood in general, not so much. (Various herders, over the ages, have drunk blood from their cows.)

So is cannibalism of dead enemies Capital-E Evil? Probably yes, but you can argue it either way. You're the GM, so you get to declare what Evil is. Either way, a single act of drinking blood is not enough to change alignments.

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I think the necromantic aspects are far worse than the cannibalism. D&D defines drawing power from death as inherently evil. –  Loren Pechtel Jul 29 '12 at 4:04
-1: Did not answer the question. The original question didn't ask if drinking blood was evil. That's relevant to the original question, but it's not the question itself. The question is whether casting this specific spell is evil. –  Matthew Najmon Mar 11 '14 at 23:48

Drinking blood as an act of pragmatism? Amusingly, this leads us to the deep waters of moral and philosophical discussions.

It could be a long answer, but I'm going to cut it short: the whole question was asked in manners favoring pragmatism. To rephrase the riddler: "this is a game with clearly defined rules and boundaries; and in such a game, what does such an act stand for?" The logical fallacy in this thought is like preparing a trap and then being trapped by it.

Pragmatism has the tendency of becoming a bit calculated, cold-hearted, ruthless, and even evil. The opposite, i.e. the "squeaky clean", paladin-ish deontology can be childishly pure ... and tragically blind, inflexible.

In my book, the characters have to answer this on their own. Anyone above the age of about 12 years can recognize there's context to everything. Things can be though of considering partial context (as seeing the whole context is illusive) or no context - that is a matter of choice. But rest assured, no context vs some context usually leads to conflicting views. By the way, there's a great soup made out of boiled pig blood.

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Based on my read of both the spell and the class, no dice.

You LEARN the spell, the end of the description says, "Once you have learned it, you may prepare the spell normally." You need to prepare the spell once you've learned it. A sorcerer could pull this off without preparing it in advance, but Magi must prepare spells ahead of time, so no dice on the new spell.

Morally speaking (regardless of pragmatism), casting an evil spell is an evil act. I don't think it would cause a change in alignment, especially if it is an isolated act. We all have sinned (talked in the theater, sped on the highway, etc.) but it does not make us all evil. I'd watch for more evil acts from the character and pull him aside for a quick chat before he does anything that would force a change of alignment.

Finally, committing an evil act in front of a Paladin is an exceedingly stupid idea. Sure, it wont' change his alignment, but it's a painfully stupid action. Most DMs I know would bovine-bombard the offending character for such an unwise action.

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What does whether you prepare or cast spontaneously have to do with any part of this? –  Matthew Najmon Nov 15 '13 at 2:08

Here's what I generally do with my characters... I have them write down their character's personal moral code, and their character's alignment. I then judge based on what they listed their moral code as.

In addition, I also list the moral codes of a few other major individuals/organizations. This makes for an interesting balance.

If, for example, you're a cleric of some kind, and your actions are considered by your god's to be of a certain alignment, but different than yours, it affects your spellcasting appropriately. (So you may perform an act that's evil by your morals, but good by your god's morals... then you can use clerical magic that's in the [good] category, you can use it, but magical items (unless their sentient) have no mind, and so have to judge you by YOUR morals.. so if your god's idea of "good" is killing his enemies, but in your personl morals killing is evil, and you slay all men, women, and children of an enemy village, the player would not be able to cast magic that had the [evil] descriptor, but he could cast [good] magic, but he could wear magic armor with the [evil] descriptor, but couldn't wear [good] armor. (More complicated, if their personal morality and view is one of balance between good and evil, they may required to wear equal amounts of [good] and [evil] equipment and accessories to be able to wear them.)

I generally instead of trying to mix mechanics into morality, I instead mix morality into mechanics, usually with really cool results.

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Welcome to the site, Iijoshu, remember to read our FAQ. Excellent start of the answer. Could you expand it to explore the moral implications of the querent's spell? –  Brian Ballsun-Stanton Jul 28 '12 at 23:42

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[Nitro] Gem dependencies.

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On 4/5/06, Bryan Soto <bryan.a.soto at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 4/5/06, TRANS <transfire at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > facets, '~> 1.2'     # This assumes that anything that changes
> > > interface will be 2.0+
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> > Hmm... it's not up to 1.3+? Well if not then I think make it
> >
> I deleted a long explanation because I thought of a concise way to put
> it. The assumption is, If you have to change your tests or old code to
> make things work (excluding changes made to accommodate a bug), you
> should bump your major version.
> Basically, that dependency assumes that anything in the 1.x range will
> be backwards compatible in the interface. Not in the implementation or
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> >   facets, '~> 1.2.0'
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> > Tell me if you think I've misjudged on this, but my reasoning is that
> > Facets has so many libs that any _one_ interface change in any _one_
> > of them requires a version jump and I don't want to be pushing version
> > 5.0+ just b/c of four such changes.
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> Perhaps it'd be best if you explain your version scheme in terms of
> backwards compatibility. Will 1.3 not be backwards compatible to 1.2?
> If that is the case, then you're probably right about 'facets ~>
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Yea, Facets is a little special b/c it is a large collection of lots
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Tweety and I were doing yoga about once a week together before school took over for both of us. She’s wicked smart and up at Cornell now :) and we both have to focus, but it was great while it lasted! Rainbow & KP are my spinning buddies and I love that they are up for anything, despite their sometimes crazy schedules.

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The Dog Powered Bicycle

One day I stumbled across the concept of a dog powered scooter on the internet. I was intrigued and I wanted one! Prior to my discovery of this great invention I was taking my dogs on long walks to burn their steam off. Well, waking the dog is great, but the dog and I never want to walk the same pace, they're always faster. So I entertained the thought of reclaiming my childhood banana seat bike from the shed at my parents house, and then I could ride my bike and walk the dog at the same time. However, laziness persisted and the weather turned bad, so not only did I not get my bike back, I stopped walking the dogs. But the idea of the dog powered scooter got me excited. They could pick the pace, and I wouldn't have to do any work! Also, Rottweilers are a working dog, so giving them a "job" helps to fulfill their needs. The idea was perfect! But one thing was in the way between me and the totally awesome dog powered scooter... money. These things are affordable, but if I spent that kind of money I'd feel obligated to use it everyday, which I couldn't see happening with Oregon's unpredictable weather.
Dreams were crushed... nearly. It just so happens I'm somewhat inventive myself, and I work at a machine shop. So I decided to make a dog powered banana seat bike! And for next to nothing, I did. I restored my bicycle and made a simple "L" shaped bracket to attach to the bike seat bracket to harness the dog. In addition, I added a headlight, taillight, and speedometer. To hook the dog to the bike, the dog just needs an everyday harness. The first test run was done with my cousin's German Shepard "Sasha". After some initial getting use to, she loved it. After some adjustments, my dog Cinderley was next. She does okay, but she doesn't really have the drive to pull the bike for very long. However, Thor does great. Our top speed was 13mph! Squishy, unfortunately is too tall for the set-up.

The before shot of the vintage banana seat bicycle.

The after shot of the bicycle with the added bracket to harness the dog on the right side of the bike.
Cinderley and me riding around the middle school's track that's a block from our house.

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A Practical Philosophy Reading List

April 21, 2014 — 26 Comments

Very few people wake up and think “I need philosophy.” This is perfectly understandable. But of course, everyone has their own problems and are dealing with the difficulties of life in some way or another.

The irony is this is actually what ancient philosophy was intended to ameliorate. “Vain is the word of a philosopher,” Epicurus once said, “which does not heal the suffering of man.” Centuries later, Thoreau expressed this same thought: “To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school . . . it is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically.”

Suffering might be a strong word to describe most our travails in love, in business, with our egos, with our urges, with our jerk of a neighbor who keeps stealing our parking space. But it turns out that this was exactly what philosophy can help with.

Whatever problem you’re facing right now, someone else probably already went through it. And their advice and wisdom comes down to us through philosophy. It was jotted down by slaves and poets and emperors and politicians and soldiers and ordinary men and women to help with their own problems and with the problems of their friends, family and followers. This wisdom is there, available to us.

Some of the best philosophers never wrote anything down–they just lived exemplary lives and provided an example which we can now learn from. That too, was philosophy. It was practical and it was applicable and it made life better.

In a humble continuation of that tradition, I’d like this post to serve as a quick introduction to the world of practical philosophy–philosophy you can actually read and use in your own life. I won’t pass along any of that academic stuff that Schopenhauer once dismissed as “fencing in the mirror.” I want to give you the opposite of what you probably experienced in college, which despite the good intentions of your professor, you understandably resented and immediately forgot. I’m also giving you only the original texts, all of which I promise are totally readable and will change your life.

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Meditation is perhaps the only document of its kind ever made. It is the private thoughts of the world’s most powerful man giving advice to himself on how to make good on the responsibilities and obligations of his positions. Trained in stoic philosophy, Marcus stopped almost every night to practice a series of spiritual exercises–reminders designed to make him humble, patient, empathetic, generous, and strong in the face of whatever he was dealing with.

Well, now we have this book. It is imminently readable and perfectly accessible. You cannot read this book and not come away with a phrase or a line that will helpful to you next time you are in trouble. Read it, it is practical philosophy embodied. Letters from a Stoic

Letters from a Stoic by Seneca

Seneca, like Marcus, was also a powerful man in Rome. He was also a great writer and from the looks of it, a trusted friend who gave great advice to his friends. Much of that advice survives in the form of letters. Now we can read those letters and they can guide us through problems with grief, wealth, poverty, success, failure, education and so many other things. Seneca was a stoic as well, but like Marcus, he was practical and borrowed liberally from other schools. As he quipped to a friends, “I don’t care about the author if the line is good.” That is the ethos of practical philosophy–it doesn’t matter from whom or when it came from, what matters if it is helps you in your life, if only for a second. Reading Seneca will do that. (Other collections of his thoughts are great too: Penguin’s On the Shortness of Life is excellent.) The Moral Sayings of Publius Syrus

The Moral Sayings of Publius Syrus

A Syrian slave in the first century BC, Publius Syrus is a fountain of quick, helpful wisdom that you cannot help but recall and apply to your life.

“Rivers are easiest to cross at their source.”

“Want a great empire? Rule over yourself.”

“Divide the fire and you will sooner put it out.”

“Always shun that which makes you angry.”

Those are a few I remember off the top of my head. But all of them are good and worthy of re-reading in times of difficulty (or boredom or in preparation of a big event). Fragments by Heraclitus

Fragments by Heraclitus

This is as ephemeral as I am going to get. While most of the other practical philosophy recommendations I’m making are bent towards hard, practical advice, Heraclitus might seem a bit poetic. But those beautiful lines are really the same direct advice and timeless, perspective-changing observations as the others.

“Try in vain with empty talk / to separate the essences of things / and say how each thing truly is.”

“Applicants for wisdom / do what I have done: / inquire within.”

“Character is fate.”

“What eyes witness / ears believe on hearsay.”

“The crops are sold / for money spent on food.” Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Man is sent to a concentration camp and finds some way for good to come of it. Finds some way to turn it into the ultimate metaphor for life: that we have little control over our circumstances, complete control over our attitude, and our ability to make meaning out of the things which happen to us.

In Frankl’s case, we are lucky that he was a brilliant psychologist and writer and managed to turn all this into one of the most important books of the 20th century. I think constantly of his line about the man who asks, “What is the meaning of life?” The answer is that you don’t get to ask the question. Life is the one who asks and we must reply with our actions. Essays by Montaigne

Essays by Montaigne

Montaigne was deeply influenced by some of the books I mentioned above. He was the epitome of Heraclitus’s line about “inquiring within.” So much so that he spent basically the entire second part of his life asking himself (and other people) all sorts of interesting questions and then exploring the answers in the form of short, provocative essays. (A favorite: Whether he was playing with his cat, or whether he was the toy to his cat). These essays are always good for a helpful thought or two–be it about death, about “other” people, about animals, about sex, or anything. Nature and Selected Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nature and Selected Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson

While Montaigne’s essays are good for making us think, Emerson’s essays make us act. They remind us that we are ultimately responsible for our own life, for making ethical choices and for fulfilling our potential. I prefer Emerson to the more indolent Thoreau and because unlike most classic writers, he embodies that uniquely American drive and ambition (but in a healthy way). If you have not read Emerson, you should. If you have–and you remember fondly his reminders about recognizing our own genius in the work of others, or his reminders to experience the beauty of nature–that counts as philosophy. See how easy it is? Essays and Aphorisms by Arthur Schopenhauer

Essays and Aphorisms by Arthur Schopenhauer

Schopenhauer is another brilliant composer of quick thoughts that will help us with our problems. His work was often concerned with the “will”–our inner drives and power. “For that which is otherwise quite indigestible, all affliction, vexation, loss, grief, time alone digests.” But he also talks about surprisingly current issues: “Newspapers are the second hand of history”–and that the hand is often broken or malfunctioning. And of course, the timeless as well: “Hope is the confusion of the desire for a thing for its probability.” The Essential Epicurus

The Essential Epicurus by Epicurus

First off, Epicurus’ philosophy has almost nothing to do with our definition of the word “Epicurean.” I mean look: “Live your life without attracting attention.” He who has the least need of tomorrow will most gladly greet tomorrow.” “It is better for you to be free of fear and lying on a bed of straw than to own a couch of gold and a lavish table and yet have no peace of mind.” Epicurus was a teacher and a philosopher, and very little of his work survives. But the fragments which do are humble, noble and mostly about avoiding needless fear and anxiety in life. Those are all good things are they not? Ironically, Epicurus also has another more “scientific” side to him and there are few essays which go into great depth about “atoms.” I mostly skip those and stick to the lessons on imperturbability and self-reliance. This classic essay on the life of Epicurus is also great.

Misc Biographies

This last thought will probably get me into a little trouble because I am veering off what is more directly considered “practical philosophy.” But I think I am on good ground here. For starters, Cato the Younger–considered one of the most influential stoics–never wrote anything down. He was a philosopher by action and so many people studied his “work” through biography and anecdote. This was a Roman tradition. For instance, Plutarch wrote many biographies of famous historical figures–from Demosthenes to Mark Antony–which function as philosophy and moral example. A few biographies worth picking up for their practical philosophic value: Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer (Pat Tillman embodies the tragic hero). Titan: The Life of John D Rockefeller (unflappable, disciplined, ultimately generous and humble–there are a lot of good stories here). I mentioned Cato earlier–the most recent biography by Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman is quite good. I like Frederick Douglass’ autobiography, My Bondage and My Freedom as well as Xenophon’s Cyrus the Great (the modern business translation is most readable). I try to read at least one such biography a month, to get recommendations start here.

This list is by no means conclusive. Absent are many other great works of practical philosophy, and of course, other great works of theoretical and systemic philosophy. I’m not saying those are without value. I’m just saying that when most people wake up and try to make the most of their lives–or often, just struggle to get by–that’s not what they’re looking for.

They’re looking for help. Well, philosophy can be that help. Most of us are just suspicious because we wrongly associate it with long lectures or confusing translations. That’s a shame.

Because the works above have long been resources for people with all sorts of problems, from fighter pilots to kings to accountants to convicts to parents to athletes. In other words, unlike most of the big intimidating (usually German) philosophers whose names you cannot pronounce, this is philosophy for outside the classroom. Take it with you, use it, depend on it.

I’m sure some philosophy purists are going to object to my use of the books above and my characterization of some of their favorite thinkers. But I hope they understand that we have the same goal in mind: more people using philosophy as it was intended (improving lives).

I hope the rest of you find some solace, aid or inspiration in these recommendations. Those books changed my life and I hope they’ll change yours.

The post originally ran on ThoughtCatalog.com. Comments can be seen there.

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  1. What about the Book of Proverbs? Yes, the one in the Bible, not to freak everyone out!

    “If the Book of Proverbs is about wisdom for people who want success, Ecclesiastes offers wisdom for people who have success. ”
    – Mark Dever

  2. I quote proverbs in the new book actually:

    “If thy faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

  3. K.R. Dounglomchan April 21, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Great article. Thank you for providing a few new books for me to check out.

  4. Why aren’t you including anything from Eastern philosophical traditions?

  5. I would add “The Wisdom of Insecurity” by Alan Watts. Brillant book, helped me through a tough time (read: life).

    “What we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriously. A convention is a social convenience, as, for example, money … but it is absurd to take money too seriously, to confuse it with real wealth … In somewhat the same way, thoughts, ideas and words are “coins” for real things.”

  6. Alexander Thailog April 21, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    If you want a text that is meant to explain the value of philosophy and ability to see you through difficult times, you can’t go wrong with Boethius’ “Consolation of Philosphy”.

  7. No Art of War or any of the other six Chinese Military Classics??? Shame on Tsu! Clearly the most practical set of philosophic books.

  8. Benjamin Delmas April 22, 2014 at 6:44 am

    I think at least one is missing: Gorgias. An awesome book from Socrates written by Plato.
    As Ryan talked about adding the Book of 5 Rings, I will rather add The Art of War by Sun Tzu first. It is the best in many ways. Simple and describing everything from a complex subject. The analysis is so well done that you can apply it not only to war but everything. And to share everything, my second and third best books are Thinking in System by by Donella H. Meadows, and Power of Communication by Helio Fred Garcia.

  9. I’m surprised that you didn’t mention “Leaves of Grass” and “On the Genealogy of Morals”.

  10. How about Joe Vitale’s “Life Missing Instructions Manual”? That seems to fit the bill quite nicely.

  11. Excellent article…I actually selected a link from your also excellent article on Heavy Metal…lol! By the way, Ryan, considering your enjoyment of both metal and philosophy…what’s your view on the Black Metal genre. Anyways, definitely a few works that you mentioned that I will go back to again but I guess I can add a few suggestions though they may not fall in line with the theme of Practical Philosophy…La Rochefocauld, Voltaire, always good. Someone referenced On the Genealogy of Morals; The Gay Science or Human…All Too Human also by Nietzsche. Anyways, more philosophy would certainly be good for our species

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Jotham was twenty and five years old--(See on Kg2 15:32-35).

His mother's name . . . Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok--or descendant of the famous priest of that name [Sa2 8:17].

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1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which sin is the more heinous?'

3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Of the sin which people commit, unnatural intercourse is the more heinous. 5. The second is he who has suffered or performed intercourse with men. 6. The third, who slays a righteous man. 7. The fourth, who breaks off a next-of-kin marriage 1. 8. The fifth, who destroys the arrangement of an adopted son (satôr) 2. 9. The sixth, who smites the fire of Varahrâm 3. 10. The seventh, who kills a water-beaver 4. 11. The eighth, who worships an idol.

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[paragraph continues] 12. The ninth, who believes and wishes to worship in every religion. 13. The tenth, who consumes anything which is received into his custody, and becomes an embezzler. 14. The eleventh is he who, through sinfulness, provides support for wickedness 1. 15. The twelfth, who does no work, but eats unthankfully and unlawfully. 16. The thirteenth, who commits heresy (zandîkîh) 2. 17. The fourteenth, who commits witchcraft. 18. The fifteenth, who commits apostasy (aharmôkîh) 3. 19. The sixteenth, who commits 4 demon-worship. 20. The seventeenth, who commits theft, or abetting (avâgîdîh) of thieves. 21. The eighteenth, who commits promise-breaking 5. 22. The nineteenth, who commits maliciousness. 23. The twentieth, who commits oppression to make the things of others his own. 24. The twenty-first, who distresses

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a righteous man. 25. The twenty-second, who commits slander. 26. The twenty-third, who commits arrogance. 27. The twenty-fourth, who goes to a professional courtezan 1. 28. The twenty-fifth, who commits ingratitude. 29. The twenty-sixth, who speaks false and untrue 2. 30. The twenty-seventh, who causes discontent as to the affairs of those who are departed 3. 31. The twenty-eighth, whose pleasure is from viciousness and harassing the good. 32. The twenty-ninth, who considers sin as to be urged on, and a good work as a day's delay 4. 33. And the thirtieth, who becomes grieved by that happiness which is provided by him for any one.'

71:1 See Chap. IV, 4 n.

71:2 If a man has not appointed an adopted son during his lifetime, and leaves property producing an income of eighty-four rûpîs or more, but no privileged wife, or child, or domesticated brother, fit for the duty of guardianship, then an adopted son must be appointed by his nearest relations after his death (see Dd. LVI-LX).

71:3 The sacred fire, named after the angel Varahrâm or Vâhrâm (see Chap. II, 115).

71:4 The baprakŏ-î âvîk is the Av. bawris upâpô, with whose skins Ardvîsûra, the angel of water, is said to be clothed (Âbân Yt. 129). It is said to have been 'created in opposition to the demon which is it the water' (see Bd. XIX, 29). Whether it is the same as the Av. udra upâpa, 'water-otter,' is not quite certain; but killing the latter was considered (for some reason not clearly ascertained) a very heinous sin, for which the proper atonement is fully detailed in Vend. XIV.

72:1 L19 has 'falsehood.'

72:2 The term zandîk, according to Mas’aûdî (chap. xxiv), was first applied to the Manicheans, and afterwards to all others who followed the commentary (zand) in preference to the Avesta; finally, however, the Arabs applied the term to the Persians, probably with its acquired meaning of 'heretic' or 'infidel.' A different explanation of the term is given in Pahl. Yas. LX, 11, where it is stated that 'Zand is the apostle of the wizards, and through Zand it is possible to perform witchcraft.' The Sanskrit version here adds, 'that is, he thinks well of Aharman and the demons;' and in PA10 it continues thus: 'the atheist's religion, the wicked way that there is no creator, there is no heaven, there is no hell, there is no resurrection, and so on; such is the meaning.'

72:3 From Av. ashemaogha, 'disturbing righteousness.' Nêr. adds in Sanskrit, 'that is, having thoroughly known the meaning of the Avesta, he becomes deceived.'

72:4 As the verb in § 23 can apply, in Pahlavi, to any number of preceding sections, it is omitted by K43 in § 19-22. The verb is also omitted by K43 in § 25 for a similar reason.

72:5 Or 'breach of contract.'

73:1 Such appears to be the meaning of zanŏ-î kârân. L19 has zan-î kasân, 'the wives of others.'

73:2 Or 'irreverent,' according as we read arâstô or anâstŏ.

73:3 L19 has 'secluded and departed,' similar to Chap. XXXVII, 23.

73:4 It is doubtful whether sîpang, 'a halting-place,' or sîpôg, 'setting aside,' should be read; but the meaning is practically the same.

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KCBS Cover Story Series: Central Valley Farm Jobs Dry Up With California Drought

The effect of the drought on California’s agriculture industry has eliminated jobs for many farm workers, both migrants and people who call the Central Valley home year round.

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Palisades Point of View – October

Landslide Advisory Progress

Updates for Palisades residents will continue regarding the engineering developments within the slide area and more so, solutions to reopen Paseo Del Mar, will be posted here, following the first of a handful of new Advisory Board meetings held by Councilman Joe Buscaino and the Bureau of Engineering on Monday.

These meetings arrive on the heels of all the hard work by City and County agencies, the pro-active CSPNC adhoc Landslide Committee, your PRA Board and Traffic Committee – and you, the Palisades resident.

No matter which option is chosen for fixing and reopening Paseo Del Mar (no current timetable), it would appear that some of the traffic flow improvements and beautification enhancements proposed years ago by the PRA Board for Paseo and neighborhood may be in sight.

SPHS Olguin Campus Update

SPHS Olguin Campus Administrators have decided to open the Alma Street entrance during full operating hours, (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, on school days beginning November 26, in addition to the six one-way bus trips during lunch and nutrition used since the campus opened.

While traffic has nearly doubled since the closure of Paseo del Mar due to the White Point landslide, still in consideration is which entrance buses will be used at the start and end of the school day. Also, with the gate opened, parents are directed to drive onto the campus, drop off students, then exit – rather than an Alma Street “drop-off”.

While there are multiple challenges, additional considerations and potential actions by CD15 include a new EIR, Speed Humps on Alma and extending the sidewalk on Alma to 37th.

The Traffic Guard is reinstated on Gaffey Street and 32nd Street to assist students crossing Gaffey.

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Printing Remuneration statement for employees on Direct Deposit

We do not seem to be able to print the payment advices for our employees who are on direct deposit.
In Pre-DME we are specifying the correct PE51 form name.
We are checking the "Payslip on Pay advance note" in PreDME program.
Then we run the DME program (equivalent of RFFOUS_T).
Here we are checking off all 3 Print controls:
1. DME,
2. Payment Advice Notes, &
3. Payment Summary.

But, we are not able to get the PE51 form printed for Direct deposits when we run the DME program.

Your suggestions are highly appreciated.
Do we need to design a SAPSCRIPT form like we have done for Remuneration statement for a check.
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Saturday, April 5, 2008

MY CAR!!!!

I GOT MY CAR!!!!! Im very excited can ya tell???? So mom and dad took me to pick it up this morning. It gives me such a sense of freedom... lol. Of course my first day driving it and some dude starts honking his horn from four lanes over and sits there waving trying to get my attention. I rolled my eyes and shook my head trying to pay attention to traffic. Well this dude zooms over across four lanes cutting heaven knows how many people off and starts trying to talk to me thru my car window! (my window was down bc the ac still has to be fixed.) Im like go away and trying to speed up away then slow down to get away. Well he keeps trying to keep speed with me! Im like omg dude get a clue and go away!! Well finally he almost hit a car that he was coming up to fast on and almost hit it trying to slow down in time. (it was going like 40 in a 65 what the heck?) So I got away. I was like first day and I already am being hounded by idiot males?? Then they wonder why if I divorce I dont want to date again?? Lol but other than that it was great! I felt free and part of the world! As the song goes... "all you independent women, throw your hands up at me..." :D NOW just MAYBE I can find a way to go visit family??? I HOPE I do. It would be awesome!! ROAD TRIP!! Anyway, so dad says he is going to buy me bubba teeth to wear when im driving lol. Im not thinking that would be cool lol. I can just see someone getting into a wreck from shock of my big bubba teeth lol. OH that would be funny though!! Anyway hope that made you laugh as much as I still am lol. have a nice day!!

Hummer said...

I don't know, the bubba teeth seem like a good idea....just remember don't smile til they are in place.....; ) Remember my grandchildren are at your mercy in that cool car....(looking stern)
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texasblu said...

Kudos to the car - I know you're excited.

Weird Houston drivers. *rolls eyes*

love the pics of ya'll.... I so wanted to see the bluebonnets this yr. *sniff*

texasblu said...

I'll get pics to you. Give me a little time - I'm in a crunch right now thru Sat....

Little Miss Sunshine said...

I thought you said those pics didn't turn out. I thought they we're great :P
And I think the Bubba teeth are a funny solution maybe you could get a bumper sticker that says "Don't Bother, You don't stand a chance"


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inns and taverns: the wayside

A roadside tavern just inside the edge of The Great Forest, a solidly-built three storey circular tower of oaken beams 40' across using a pair of trees for structural support with a first floor balcony that views the road which is often guarded by someone with a signalling horn and a longbow. It is surrounded by a low wooden fence and gate that can be vaulted by the athletic and climbed by the drunk. A lean-to adjacent to the building and in the shade of one of the trees provides rough-and-ready stabling and pasture for five horses. It is possible to climb onto the inn from the trees and get into a top floor room from there.

Entering from the east, the first two storeys form a massive common room and tavern around a central slate hearth where chicken and suckling pig roast on spits and a sizable cauldron bubbles with stew. Long tables and benches are arranged like wheel spokes from the hearth On the west side of the room is a bar where eight wenches and two barmen pour from kegs behind them and a slate hangs with prices. There are staircases to the north and south leading up to balconies on the first floor where people gather and the staircases lead higher. Under the balconies are discreet alcoves for business but getting served can be a problem for those sat there.

The top floor is a collection of rough-and-ready rooms frequented by secretive patrons willing to pay a bit extra and a pair of local working girls popular with the local foresters. The ale is rough but strong, wine is sold from the keg. The food is plentiful and good quality though sleeping on straw is the only option for guests - requests for baths are laughed at. Ale is brewed and food is prepared for cooking in the cellars where staff have slightly better accommodation than the guests. The Wayside is usually busy with foresters, tinkers and itinerant travellers and turns a tidy profit as the door lintel is marked as under protection of a local scout and ranger fellowship.

  1. Nice writeup (along with the Rose Tower). It seems a common suggestion from WoTC is to have the group set up a base of operations for a few levels. Having a local inn/tavern with a little flavor really stand out in the player's mind. I think something given a little more detail really gets the imagination of the group rolling (and a desire to want to make it 'home' for a few levels). Great stuff here and hope more are in the pipe.

  2. Thanks! This is looking like it's going to be a series... :o)

    The inspiration for these comes from two sources: one is the RuneQuest classic 'Griffin Mountain' which was described as 'a pub crawl with monsters and heroic deeds' and Ed Greenwood's Forgotten Realms, where the ales and food your PC had were lovingly described. As you say, it's always good to have a base and adventurers always gravitate to bars...

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Singers prepare to shine at 2013 American Traditions Competition in Savannah

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ATC judge Rod Gilfry.
ATC judge Rod Gilfry.

Vale Rideout remembers winning the gold medal at the 2006 American Traditions Competition as “a stunning thrill.”

“I remember my name was read as the winner and I didn’t do anything,” Rideout says. “I was in shock.

“I was the only male finalist and I thought, ‘My chances are so slim, there’s no way.’ It was a real honor to win the grand prize.

“First place at the ATC is not a small amount of money,” he says. “It’s quite a help for any singer and a great advantage to a younger singer. I was very fortunate.”

This year, Rideout returns to the competition, which runs Jan. 15-19, as its artistic consultant. A tenor, he has gone on to international acclaim in opera and musical theater.

“I’m very excited for the group of singers we have this year, which is pretty diverse,” Rideout says. “The judges as well are just as diverse.”

This year’s judges include Rod Gilfry, a two-time Grammy nominee, singer and actor. Best-known as an opera singer, he also appears frequently in musical theater classics and has released several recordings.

Film, television and stage actress and singer Anita Gillette also has been chosen as a judge. She has appeared in such films as “Moonstruck” and “Shall We Dance”; on TV in “30 Rock,” “CSI,” “Frasier” and several other programs and game shows; and on Broadway in “Chapter Two,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” “Guys & Dolls,” “Cabaret” and many more.

Emmy-winning composer Don Davis has written orchestral and chamber works for the concert stage, and also is a composer and conductor of film music, including the Matrix trilogies. His full-length three-act opera “Río de Sangre” premiered in October 2010 at the Florentine Opera Company in Milwaukee, Wis.

Bob Dorough is a jazz composer/instrumentalist/vocalist who created ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock” series in the 1970s. He is known as “the only singer to record with Miles Davis” because of “Nothing Like You” and “Blue Xmas,” both recorded with Davis in 1962.

Voice teacher Michael Paul is based out of New York City, but also has a summer home on the island of Ischia in Italy where he presents an annual master class. He also will present a master class in Savannah.

“Three of the judges will give a concert on Friday before the finals,” Rideout says. “We’ll also have a master class which we will be offering four of our singers who do not progress to the finals.”

Tough competition

This year, nearly 100 singers applied.

“We are trying to expand our reach across the nation, and we had a couple of applications from Canada, even international,” Rideout says.

Only 32 quarterfinalists were chosen, and only one -- Jillian Pashke of Pooler -- i local. “Most are women,” Rideout says. “l always try to get more men involved, but they are slower to come to the forefront.

“We’re going to be working with the Johnny Mercer Society,” Rideout says. “We are reaching out to local schools, and several singers have expressed interest in doing outreach during that week.”

This year’s contestants are: Dominic Armstrong, Kelly Atkins, Jennifer Beattie, Dr. Vanessa Beaumont, Sarah Beckham, Anne-Carolyn Bird, Adam Cannedy, Brianne Chin, Jennifer Cresswell, Sequina DuBose, Falon Faigle, Adam Fry, Kristin Gornstein, Julie-Anne Hamula, Kimberly Hawkey, Kelly Hoppenjans, Elizabeth Koontz, Maylynn Leporacci, Amy Maples, Brian McCullough, Fotina Naumenko, Sara María Pardo, Jillian Pashke, Jordan Peterson, Kimberli Render, Caitlin Ruddy, Samuel Schultz, Jared Schwartz, Allanda Small, Amanda Smolek, Mikki Sodergren and Brent Reilly Turner.

It’s not easy being a contestant.

“There’s an application where each singer has to lay out nine songs,” Rideout says.

“There are three songs in each of three rounds and each song has to represent a different genre out of 14,” he says. “That means nine different genres on your application.”

Once they apply, the contestants are locked in to those song choices. “They are not allowed to change the order of songs or insert other songs,” Rideout says.

“The challenge is not only finding nine songs representing such different styles, but to look ahead and think if you might advance to the semifinals and finals, which songs are in good order for a program.

“You have to have good starting, middle and finish songs and present them in the best light to win,” he says. “You have to do it all beforehand and really hope your homework pays off. It’s a challenge because there are so many unknowns, variables you can’t count on.”

But at the same time, being able to choose the songs can be freeing and fun, Rideout says. “You’re just going straightforward with everything you know and if you end up winning, you can have confidence about where you’re going,” he says.

Applicants are judged on: technique, including tone quality, intonation, diction, articulation, vocal agility and flexibility; artistry, including projection of mood, stage presence and movement, appearance, communication and connection with the audience; performance and diversity of genres, including a representation of a wide variety of genres, originality of overall program, performance of varying genres, choice of arrangements and appropriate use of style in each genre.

Contestants supply recordings, which are judged by a committee. “I have assistants to help me process them,” Rideout says.

At stake is the first prize, the Oxnard Gold Medal Award, which carries a cash prize of $12,000.

The second prize is the Courtney Knight Gaines Silver Medal Award, worth $6,000. The third prize is the Patricia and Heyward Gignilliat Bronze Medal Award, worth $3,000.

The contestants also can compete for the Johnny Mercer Award, which offers $500 for the best performance of a Johnny Mercer song, and the People’s Choice Award, which offers $1,000 to a singer chosen by the audience.

This is the 20th year the competition has been held. “It’s a real milestone,” Rideout says. “This is our third year on our own.

“It’s a very exciting year,” Rideout says. “For me personally, it’s my first year on the other side of the competition. It’s a different perspective and I have no less passion for it.”

Jan. 15 — Quarter Finals, Round 1

The first round of quarter finals takes place in two sessions at 5 and 8 p.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St. Tickets are $35 per session.

Jan. 16 — Quarter Finals, Round 2

The second round of quarter finals takes place in two sessions at 5 and 8 p.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Tickets are $35 per session.

Jan. 17 — Semifinals Round

The semifinals round takes place in sessions at 5 and 8 p.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Tickets are $50 for each session.

Jan. 18 — Judges Concert

The judges will perform their best music at 8 p.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Tickets are $35.

Jan. 19 — Finals

Five of the best singers in the country compete for the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards and significant cash prizes at the Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 regular admission and $62 VIP.

Call 912-525-5050 for tickets to all the events. There is a package that includes tickets to all events plus reserved seating at the finals for $175.

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Savannah Morning News | Review a Music CD or concert en Train's new album "California 37" is amazing!
Train's new album is so great, we are playing it constantly at our house right now!
Train has been making hits since 1998 with “Meet Virginia” from their debut album. Their 2nd album and hit “Drops of Jupiter” skyrocketed the bands popularity. And their last release “Save Me, San Francisco” produced 3 hits “Hey, Soul Sister”, “If It’s Love” and “Marry Me.”
Pat Monahan’s voice is truly amazing.

Check out their awesome site  to view their tour dates and click here to buy the album on  or click here to buy it on iTunes .

You can like Train on Facebook, just click here: .

I am so glad that Train has a new album out and I want to pass along this info to all of the other moms out there!!!
 Review a Music CD or concert Sun, 20 May 2012 17:34:47 +0000 lavinder22 1000845 at Relax with James Morrison's new album "The Awakening"
I just found out about James Morrison's new album and it is such great music to listen to while relaxing. A much needed break from all the kid's music and constant wheels on the bus singing. James has worked with such talents as Jason Mraz and Nelly Furtado. He did an amazing duet with Nelly called “Broken Strings" on his last album;
His first 2 albums “Undiscovered (2006) and “Songs for You, Truths for Me” have sold a combined total of 4.5M copies and yielded an astonishing 10 singles.“The Awakening” is a warm, live-sounding collection of classic but contemporary folk-soul songs. There are nods to Motown, gospel, country and a hint of Latin. Morrison also drew on his own experience of fatherhood. His daughter, Elsie, is now 3.
His newest singles “I Won’t Let You Go” and “One Life” are just brilliant.

Click here to listen to his new album and purchase on  or you can purchase instore at on itunes -

You can like James on Facebook, just click here: .

I work for Miles Of Marketing ( ) and this information was provided to me by them. I am so glad that I was introduced to this wonderful singer/songwriter through them and want to pass along his name and music to all of the other moms out there!!!
 Review a Music CD or concert Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:55:26 +0000 lavinder22 997433 at I am at a loss...
The Boss?

I am at a loss?
Unable to understand!
You are royalty?

I never cared much for Bruce, don't like the NJ Sturm und Drang.
Thought he was a man of the people?
Is he trying to tell people he paid royalties when he was starting out?
Freekin' millionaire worring about a few bucks from struggling musicians?

Yeah, yeah, "It's the law!"
Guess that outlaw image has morphed into Barney Fife.
"Born to Run" to the lawyers.
[color=green]SPIT[/color]

Joe Cumia plays guitar in the band 2U, a U2 tribute band that has rocked out at Connolly's many times.

"I think any venue that makes money from live music should be paying the artist in one way or another," he said.

But he said he also thinks a lawsuit might not be the best way to make that happen.

"It's absurd for him [Springsteen] to go after a little pub when he's selling records and making dough," Cumia said.

"Bruce doesn't need the $8 a month that he'd get from this band playing at Connolly's."

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 Review a Music CD or concert Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:42:34 +0000 Door 938276 at Damn, 6 months!!!
OK, I admit, I am a Luddite.
Blame my father, we didn't even have a car with automatic trans and a radio until 1968.
Fury III, nice car to neck in but not as nice as the GF's  Ell Dee >^[sub];[/sub]^<.

Anyway, for Christmas I got an i Shuffle, made in China, of course.
My god man(/Dirty Jobs), this thing is tiny, the ear buds are bigger than the player.

Sounds good, being old, my music albums are in the cheap rack.
Clapton is my god, they say you got to hurt to play the blues.

Well, Eric, I am glad I don't feel your pain..
 Review a Music CD or concert Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:22:29 +0000 Door 938160 at kevin-skinner

 Review a Music CD or concert Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:35:31 +0000 spivalaw 937217 at Extra tickets - FREE!
I have four (4) extra tickets for the [b]Robbie Knievel[/b] (son of Evel Knievel) event at the [b]Philips Arena in Atlanta[/b] if anybody wants them. He's going to try to jump a thousand (1,000) Obama supporters with a bulldozer.

PM where to mail the tickets...
 Review a Music CD or concert Mon, 18 May 2009 13:40:58 +0000 936943 at La Vie En Rose
On a theramin.

 Review a Music CD or concert Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:17:29 +0000 Lotsa 936805 at Skyelight Jazz Band
Got to see these kids perform at a private concert out in South Bridge Saturday night.

About a dozen high school kids from the Savannah Arts Academy led by their teacher/advisor.  Two hours of mostly traditional jazz; woodwinds, brass, drums, keyboard, amplified bass, a violin and a little girl that sang.  Very talented group...some just freshmen.  Standing ovation at the end.

They have several public gigs in the next two months - see them if you can.

I think it is SKYELIGHT?  ???
 Review a Music CD or concert Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:08:36 +0000 936788 at Possum Ridge String Band
If you're a fan of celtic, Old Time and maybe some blue-grass music with real musicians, you'll love Possum Ridge String Band (featuring my friend Neal Brooks on bass and didjeridoo)

"Energetic six-man band plays a wide variety of Celtic and Old-Time tunes featuring hammered dulcimer, whistle, banjo, fiddle, guitar, and didjeridoo. Infectious fun relieves your stress."
Their new cd The Road Back Home features music with Celtic-Appalachian roots of the Virginia highlands.
 Review a Music CD or concert Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:36:57 +0000 936531 at Irish Music Sessions
Kevin Barry's now has Traditional Irish Music Sessions on Sunday evenings from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Anyone who can play an instrument is welcome to join in.
 Review a Music CD or concert Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:59:47 +0000 hoptoit 936366 at The Muses today at Live Oak Library
The Muses
Celtic music with a zing

Come join The Muses today at the Live Oak Public Library. The Muses, Tanya Brody and Matthew Gurnsey play a plethora of exotic instruments ranging from bohdran & concertina to harp & hammered dulcimer; psaltery, pennywhistles, fiddle and bones to name just a few. The Muses add new life to old songs as well as adding original material to the Celtic repertoire

Saturday February 7th 1:00 pm
Bull St. Branch Library
2002 Bull St.

Saturday February 7th 4:00 pm
Oglethorpe Mall Branch Library
7 Mall Annex

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 Review a Music CD or concert Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:05:34 +0000 hoptoit 936355 at Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra
[b]22 January 2009 [/b]

8:00pm
Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra
"Irish Spectacular"
Colman Pearce, Principal Guest Conductor
Lucas Theatre
Tickets are $50, $45 and $35 and are available by calling 912-525-5050 or online at

Founded in the mid 1800's, The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra, together with the Royal Irish Academy of Music, represented the pillars of Irish classical music life at a time when Dublin, after London, was considered the most vibrant and distinctive city in the British Isles. Led for many years by Philip Michael Levenston, from one of Dublin's most prominent Jewish musical families, The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vice-Regal Orchestra presented regular classical concerts in the city of Dublin, now famed for its hosting of the premier of Handel's "Messiah."
If you would like to hear the DPO, youtube has several clips.

The official website for the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra

The official website for the Lucas Theatre

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First City Club is offering packages, which include tickets to the show. Enjoy dinner and valet parking at the First City Club, just steps away from the Lucas Theatre lobby.  Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m., and valet parking service will be available until after the show. For reservations, please call 912-238-4548. Members are welcome to bring guests. Credit cards are accepted for non-members.
 Review a Music CD or concert Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:53:12 +0000 hoptoit 936172 at 50 For 50 Musical Celebration
The first time Jet and I went to a show in Savannah it was “Once upon a Mattress” at the one time City Lights Theatre on Broughton (RIP City Lights – there’ll never be another like you). The star was Kelly Blackmarr and she was in a word – wonderful – the rest of the cast wasn’t exactly shabby either. On the ride home we agreed it was a perfectly professional plus polished performance. We would be back.

Naturally we were expecting something wonderful when we attended yesterday’s “50 for 50” show at the UU because it was conceived and directed by Kelly. It was set in a bistro as if the performers were doing “open mike”, some dozen or so of them seated at tables on the stage sipping whatever. The instrumentalists were sprinkled right in front of the pews (uh, no there were no baptisms performed at that time).

The fiery flirtatious “Fever” was first, followed by other fine fare from the fifties and then segued into a series of scrumptious songs from the sixties and seventies. The audience became involved by the second song (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”) and was soon singing along to nearly everything while respectfully giving each soloist their chance to shine.

The instrumentalists were especially inspiring. Kelly directed the combo from the synthesizer as she sang, occasionally leaving the accompaniment to the two great guitars, the sensational string bass and the punctiliously played percussion to join her pals on stage. I can’t think of a better way we could have spent Sunday afternoon.

Regards,
Mr. T
 Review a Music CD or concert Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:07:12 +0000 MrT 935540 at Play it Stevie, damn, I miss ya.
Texas Flood, Houston, we have a problem.

 Review a Music CD or concert Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:27:04 +0000 Door 934275 at Moonlight through the pines.

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A DVD ripper can be a handy tool if you want to clean up your physical discs but retain your favourite TV shows and movies on your HTPC. With this tool you can copy all audio and video content present in a DVD to a file encoded in the following formats-WMV, MPEG, MP4, AVI etc. The ripped file is thus saved in a media device like hard disk and can be further edited, backed up, shared or played back without the requirement to load a real DVD.

The list below comprises of 5 of the best dvd rippers which you can avail free of cost.

1. WinX DVD Ripper

WinX DVD Ripper has been designed by Digiarty Software and is the best free software to remove UOP, DVD CSS, RCE, UOP, Sony ARccOS and even region code. The software, however, cannot support DVDs which are encrypted by Disney X Project DRM. There are certain restrictions with this free DVD ripper, such as non-support to Multi-core CPU, inferior quality of image and output limitations. Yet, this is the excellent free tool for ripping your DVDs since it’s easy to use. With it, you can complete your ripping task soon. It has a free Mac version knwon as WinX DVD Ripper Mac Free with certain limitations.

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Handbrake is a free software which provides a great quality of video that is transcoded. This program is of small size and is loaded with some excellent features that improves synchronization further. The quality of the video output is too good to be ignored. With this tool, you can convert video from any format to a wide option of modern supported codecs.

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4. DVD Shrink

DVD shrink is another freeware in this list meant for Windows users. It can copy your DVD and save as ISO image file or DVD folder. Copying commercial DVD titles that are copy-protected can be done easily since it has  inherent decryption algorithms. The interface is sleek and the software has a special ability to squeeze dual-layer DVDs of 8GB to sizes of 4GB. The compress functionalities of DVD shrink are optimized with some extra features, such as re-authoring. Since it has a user-friendly interface, your experience of DVD ripping will be a pleasant one.

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Format Factory is a freeware multimedia converter with excellent interface.  It supports 60 languages and can convert picture, audio and video files. It’s customizable and flexible and allows you to change various output settings like adding subtitles, watermarks and many other options. However, it does not support DVD copy protection removal. Also, the ads on the interface are annoying.

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Type of Document Master's Thesis
Author Chong, Brian S. H.
URN etd-04182009-041104
Title The removal of pesticides and heavy metals by reverse osmosis
Degree Master of Science
Department Environmental Engineering
Advisory Committee
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Dietrich, Andrea M. Committee Co-Chair
Sherrard, Joseph H. Committee Co-Chair
Ludwig, Daniel D. Committee Member
  • Water
Date of Defense 1990-03-10
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The Arts in Fifth Grade

Experience with the arts is important throughout elementary school. Children often have specialist art teachers, especially in the intermediate grades. These twice-weekly sessions are most often devoted to vocal music, which is certainly beneficial; yet it would be far better if the arts program also included regular sessions of dance, painting, and instrumental music. The arts have an unstable history in our schools -- arts programs are sometimes viewed as less important than other programs, and they are often among the first to be cut when budgets are tight. Parents should therefore be vigilant, insisting that strong, balanced arts programs are essential and must be made available to their children.

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