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Introducing The 2015 Marlins Charity Partners
The following is a Guest Blog Post from Renee Foster, Intern for the Marlins Foundation:
On April 10th, 2015, the Marlins Foundation introduced the 2015 Marlins Charity Partners. The four organizations selected were each awarded a $25,000 gift and were honored during a pregame ceremony.
The Charity Partner Empowerment Fund allows the Marlins Foundation to invest in innovative organizations that are impacting the South Florida community in a very positive way. In addition to a $25,000 donation from the Marlins Foundation, our charity partners are entitled to other benefits such as:
- Select Charity Partner Days at Marlins Park that includes media coverage and in-game promotional/fundraising opportunities.
- A partnership with Marlins Ayudan (Spanish for "help"), our Front Office community service program that responds to a variety of community needs and is now widely known as a corporate leader in volunteerism.
- Complimentary Ballpark Buddies tickets for local, underprivileged youth groups
- Access to Billy The Marlin, the Marlins Energy Team and more!
There are four words that describe this year's beneficiaries of the Marlins
Foundation Charity Partner Empowerment Fund: Big, Special, InclUsive, and Artistic.
The Miami Marlins and the Marlins Foundation are proud to continue their partnership with Young At Art Museum and Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade for the second year in row. This year, they are joined by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami and Up2Us Sports. These non-profit organizations will support the Marlins civic engagement efforts and Corporate Social Responsibility projects in order to make a deep and focused impact on our South Florida youth through education, the arts, and baseball with a special focus on children with special-needs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami's mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. BBBS will be launching a pilot Sports Buddies Program, serving middle and high school students in need of a positive role model. On April 24th, the Miami Marlins will honor the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami partnership by hosting their exclusive Charity Partner Day at Marlins Park. It will also be Mardi Gras Night at the ballpark which will add a vibrant flair to a special night for BBBS.
Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade has a mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with Intellectual Disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, talents and friendship with their families, other athletes and the community. For the second consecutive year, the Marlins will serve as the official sponsor of Special Olympics Softball in Miami. The partnership will provide a higher threshold of opportunity for training, competition, personal growth and community engagement for the athletes in the program. The Miami Marlins will celebrate the Special Olympics Charity Partner Day on May 1st, and what better theme than Superheroes Night to complement such a joyous occasion?
Young At Art Museum is passionate about providing inspiring and interactive experiences in which art is central to shaping young minds and enriching our community. YAA will develop an Artist Residency Program for students and teachers at Marlins Ayudan Partner Schools. The Artist Residency Program will integrate art and literacy through the student's excitement for baseball. Young At Art's Charity Partner Day will be hosted at Marlins Park on June 26th while the ballpark will be themed for Nickelodeon Night.
Up2Us Sports is a national nonprofit organization that is focused on the power of coaches to transform the lives of our nation's most vulnerable youth, and the communities they live in, through sports. The Marlins will partner with Up2Us Sports to conduct a training program for coaches who will receive a Certification in Sports Based Youth Development (SBYD). SBYD coaches understand the importance of leveraging the sports setting to achieve positive outcomes around physical, mental, social and emotional skills. The Marlins will salute the organization's initiatives and accomplishments on July 31st during their Charity Partner Day. It will also be Wrestling Night at the ballpark on that date.
"Marlins Charity Partners are a signature example of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and reflect our values-driven mission of philanthropy and service," said Marlins President David Samson. "These impactful organizations do great work in the community, and we are honored to support their efforts in South Florida." The Charity Partner Empowerment Fund is a signature program of the Marlins Foundation and it has helped the Marlins elevate their corporate social responsibility initiatives to new heights and supported the Marlins Foundation continued mission of philanthropy and service. This year's partners are sure to help the Marlins reach even further BEYOND THE BALLPARK!
Have A (Healthy) Heart
Students at the Northwest Boys and Girls Club jumped, sprinted and danced their way to good heart health as part of the Compression For Life program implemented by Jeff Urgelles, bullpen catcher for the Miami Marlins. In August 2012, Urgelles was warming up for a road game in Arizona when a game day employee collapsed in cardiac arrest. Having been a firefighter/paramedic for Miami-Dade Ambulance, Urgelles knew how to perform CPR and did so successfully until the paramedics arrived and took over.
Urgelles realized just how important it is to be knowledgeable about CPR. He wanted to teach others how to care for their hearts to avoid scary situations like the one he experienced. Urgelles partnered with the Marlins Foundation and other local agencies to start the Compression for Life Program. The program teaches youth at Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade about heart health and provides CPR and first aid training.
It turns out being heart healthy is a lot more fun and tasty than the kids thought! Students were broken up into three groups. Groups rotated between three stations: exercise, nutrition education, and healthy snacks. They had a great time, especially in the snacking station! Marlins Ayudan provided low-fat yougurt, fruit strips, and hummus with carrots for snacks. The kids surprisingly devoured the hummus!
All in all, it was a successful kickoff. There will be two more events before the program concludes in mid-February during Marlins Ayudan week.
When There's So Much More To Talk About
Today was…
Today was an amazing….
Today was a special day at Marlins Park -and that's putting it lightly. The moments that made up today impacted everyone involved.
Today was so great because Marlins Foundation Charity Partner, Special Olympics of Florida, brought its skills clinic to Marlins Park. Athletes of all ages – eight to adult – showcased their skills on the field at Marlins Park. That's right – they showcased their skills. As Marlins Ayudan volunteers that spent the morning working with the athletes, we were told early on that today we would learn a lot more about the athletes' abilities than their disabilities. That's exactly what happened.
The standout moment of the day for me began when I went over to speak to some 4th graders from Kensington Park Elementary. They were all so eager to talk to me about Marlins Park, about their day, about their favorite sports, and so on, and so forth. One boy in particular, Joshua, had a lot of questions about Marlins Park. I spoke with him for a long time until it was time to start the skills assessment. I told him I'd see him when see got to my station.
A few hours later when I finally welcomed Kensington Park Elementary to the [Major League!] dugout to get ready for base running, Joshua immediately stated with fire,
"Coach! I've been looking for you all day! I have so much more to talk to you about".
His statement blew me away. First of all, I was honored. I felt like after knowing him for a mere half hour that I was one of his role models, like a mentor or older sibling, whose time was all that mattered to him. Second of all, he really did have so much more to ask about his surroundings. Joshua was in a never-ending pursuit of knowledge.
In addition to Joshua's blossoming curiosity a few of the inspiring abilities I noticed in the athletes today were:
Chivalry amongst peers,
Confident handshakes,
Rockin dance moves,
Knack for following directions,
Tolerance for others' beliefs…
Oh, and of course:
Fielding, and
Coming to work this morning I'm not sure the Marlins front office knew what to expect for a day working with Special Olympics athletes, but the early advice we received most definitely proved true – We would learn more about their abilities than their disabilities.
ICYMI – The Month of Awesome
Wondering where Beyond the Ballpark bloggers have been? Wondering what ICYMI stands for? So many questions, so many answers in this blog entry!
Your beloved bloggers have not forgotten you, in fact we were thinking of you and your reading interests when we set out to have the best month ever, hereby referred to as The Month of Awesome.
So, Beyond the Ballpark blog fans, In case you missed it (ICYMI), here are ten things that made June at Marlins Park The Month of Awesome!
Citrus Cup Softball Classic (June 2nd)
The Marlins Wives took on the Rays Wives in the 4th Citrus Cup Softball Classic. Marlins Wives won 10-9 evening the series at 2-2, and raised over $2,100 for Marlins RBI Softball.
RBI Career Workshop Launch (June 10th)
Marlins RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) is about more than baseball, it's about character development. This summer we launched a Career Development seminar during which students receive guidance from employees all across the Marlins front office, like President of Baseball Operations, Mike Hill.
Father's Day (June 15th)
The Miami Marlins and Major League Baseball celebrated Father's Day by raising awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer with the goal to "Keep Dad in The Game". Giancarlo celebrated with a blue arm sleeve for awareness.
Fish N Chips (June 18th)
In its annual Casino Party, Fish N' Chips, the Marlins Foundation and Event Chair Jarrod Saltalamacchia raised money for Marlins RBI.
Camp Boggy Creek Sendoff (June 19th)
In Partnership with UM's Alex's Place, the Marlins served as a departure site for campers headed to the Seriously Fun Camp that any child, despite their illness can enjoy.
Buses For Baseball (June 19th)
Through the MLBPA over 50 kids from Overtown Youth Center and Roberto Clemente Park had a once-in-a-lifetime batting practice experience. They all received baseballs and player autographs.
Our Community Salutes (June 20th)
Local High School graduates were officially sworn into the Marines, Navy, and Army at Marlins Park.
Play Sun Smart (June 20th-22nd)
Major League Baseball and the Miami Marlins teamed up to increase skin cancer awareness. Local Boys and Girls Clubers helped deliver sun screen throughout the ballpark.
RBI Baseball Clinic (June 21st)
Marlins RBI league participants were invited to a day of instruction on the Marlins Park field.
RBI Softball Clinic (June 28th)
Marlins RBI Softball ladies received expert instruction in a big league facility as well.
ICYMI – last month was awesome! Here's to another awesome month in July.
Still A PERFECT Night… Witnessing Something Special
It's Saturday night at Marlins Park… if you were in your seats at the start of the 6th inning, you were already getting the sense that you may see something really special happen. Something you don't talk about or even hint at: a perfect game. Crack! A clean base hit breaks up Henderson's bid for perfection and many in the stands felt like they were almost witness to something special.
My take on Saturday was viewed through a different lens. You see, before Henderson threw the first pitch of the game, I had already witnessed something special. It was the Marlins Foundation Charity Partner Day and representing Special Olympics of Florida was Sabrina Meador, a young girl with Down syndrome. Sabrina was at Marlins Park for more than just a ceremony though; she was escorted to wait in the Marlins home dugout while her favorite player, Jose Fernandez, was about to surprise her with a bouquet of flowers. Jose turns the corner at the top steps from the clubhouse and Sabrina shouts, "JOSE!!!" darting over and embracing him with a great big hug, both smiling from ear to ear.
This was not Sabrina's first interaction with Jose… on National Down Syndrome Awareness Day, to create awareness and support, we are all asked to wear "funky socks" and show them off. The Marlins had a Spring Training game that day and the guys were ALL IN and excited to sport their polka dot Marlins socks during the game. Jose would go one step further and sent a young girl named Sabrina an autographed cap. She took to social media and her response was priceless (see below).
We're back in the dugout of Marlins Park and Jose is showing Sabrina around when he informed her that she will be throwing out the first pitch and that he's going to be the one to catch it. She is beyond excited and nervous at the same time, so Jose suggests that they warm up with a game of catch.
The moment had finally come and I don't even remember if she threw a strike or not, all I can remember is the look on her face as Jose walked out to the mound to congratulate her in front of the Saturday night crowd at Marlins Park… So while Henderson threw a two-hit shutout gem on his birthday (the game was the day after his birthday), all I could talk about for the rest of the night and the next day at Easter dinner was little Sabrina and the night that she will never forget.
Something really special happened at Marlins Park last Saturday.


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Picture: Jennifer Aniston * ALL GOOD FRIENDS Star-studded Sunday afternoons don't get much better than this - well, if you're part of the Cox-Arquette clan, that...
Jennifer Aniston has been pitied as America's sweetheart who lost her husband to Angelina Jolie, but the FRIENDS star's bounce-back has shown that she is one tough cookie.
Apart from starring in the ironically titled THE BREAK-UP shortly after announcing her split from Brad Pitt, and telling the media to move on from reporting about her failed marriage, Aniston has thrown herself into her job - with much critical acclaim.
Her latest venture was a stint on the other side of the camera, directing a short film for Glamour Reel Moments in aid of charity.
Aniston teamed up with pal ANDREA BUCHANAN to direct the film ROOM 10, starring ROBIN WRIGHT PENN and Kris Kristofferson.
The film was screened at this weekend's Santa Barbara International Film Festival in California and it has been hailed as a touching portrayal of the real-life story of Glamour magazine reader Colleen Goldrick.
It tells the tale of a veteran nurse whose relationship with an ER patient makes her rethink her life and in particular, her deteriorating marriage.
And it's not just fans and critics who had praise for Aniston, as one of the film's stars, singer Kristofferson, said the actress also shone behind the cameras.
He said: "I have so much respect for Jennifer as an actress; it's very easy for me to take direction from her."
Aniston has also revealed that a former girlfriend of her ex-husband had inspired her to take on the charity project.
Gwyneth Paltrow, who dated BRAD PITT in the 90s, directed the short film DEALBREAKERS for the Glamour project in 2005 and after seeing the film, Aniston decided to get involved as well.
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Let Judge Gaddis continue to serve with distinction
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One of the lesser-known duties of being a judge is the formal role a judge plays in finalizing adoptions for families in our community. When it came time to finalize the adoption of our son eight years ago, it was an important and special day for us. We were fortunate to have that process handled by Placer County Superior Court Judge Larry Gaddis. It was the first time we had met Judge Gaddis, but he went out of his way to accommodate our family as we marked this important day that was far more than a judicial formality for us. As we have interacted with other local families created through adoption, so many of them also had their adoptions finalized by Judge Gaddis — and everyone remarks about his handling of them, from the formal parts to the photos and videos that are an important part of each child's personal story. Judge Gaddis has earned distinction as a judge for many years and is well-known for being a fair and responsible judge on high-profile trials. Behind-the-scenes, out of the limelight, he has served with distinction as well. On June 8, Judge Gaddis is up for re-election. We will be voting for him because he's exactly the kind of judge we need in Placer County. Bill and Susan Halldin, Rocklin


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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that commonly presents initially during childhood and is characterized by developmentally atypical levels of inattention and/or hyperactive-impulsive behavior. For a person to be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactive-impulsive behavior must cause significant impairment in two or more major life activities, including interpersonal relations, educational or occupational goals, and/or cognitive or adaptive functioning.
There is no simple definitive test for the disorder, and there is significant geographic variation in the diagnosis. Treatment always includes behavioral strategies to improve functioning. In addition, medications may sometimes be helpful. Educational institutions may make accommodations for learning and testing.
The University Health Service (UHS) has adopted the following guidelines for students who request prescription medications for ADHD:
You will need to be evaluated before medications will be prescribed by a UHS physician, nurse practitioner, or psychiatrist. Evaluation includes comprehensive testing and assessment by trained professionals. The evaluation can be done at the University Counseling Center (UCC) or elsewhere. See "Evaluation for ADHD at the University Counseling Center" below for more information.
You must provide documentation of the diagnosis from the clinician who made the diagnosis. Minimally, documentation must be on letterhead that is dated, typed, and signed by a qualified physician, psychologist, or other qualified health care provider. Supporting documentation from a family member alone is insufficient.
Documentation must be in the form of an evaluation, treatment summary, and/or (neuro) psychological assessment supporting the diagnosis. Progress notes alone are not sufficient. The diagnostic report should, where appropriate, include:
NOTE: If documentation is insufficient to support the services requested, you must be evaluated to be considered for medication treatment by UHS health care providers. The evaluation includes comprehensive testing and assessment by trained professionals. The assessment can be done at the University Counseling Center (UCC) or elsewhere. See "Evaluation for ADHD at the University Counseling Center" below for more information.
Submitting Documentation: Documentation should be sent to the UHS Medical Records Office by
To schedule an appointment at the University Counseling Center (UCC), you will need a referral from your UHS primary care provider or your UCC therapist. You can schedule an appointment with your UHS primary care provider by calling 585-275-2662. To schedule with your UHS therapist, call 585-275-3113.
Please note that testing for ADHD typically takes several visits. During most of the semester it may take a few weeks to be seen for the first testing appointment at UCC. Other resources for community referrals can be provided. Another option is to seek appropriate testing prior to coming to the University using the guidelines in "Documentation Requirements."
Generally, this type of evaluation is not covered by health insurance. Please ask your insurance company if your plan covers evaluation for ADHD. The University-sponsored Aetna Student Health insurance covers the cost of evaluation for ADHD after the plan deductible of $125 has been met.
If prescription medication is going to be prescribed by a UHS health care provider based on documentation of an ADHD diagnosis or based on the results of an evaluation that includes testing and assessment, you must sign the "UHS Controlled Medication Agreement." This agreement can be reviewed and signed at the time of your first visit to UHS. The purpose of this agreement is to assure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws regarding controlled medications and to prevent misunderstandings about certain medications. Lost or stolen medications will not be replaced. Periodic urine drug screening may occur. Medications for ADHD are potentially lethal. Giving or selling medications to others is against the law and strictly forbidden.
Students seeking academic accommodations should contact the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and submit supporting documentation in accordance with the University of Rochester Equal Opportunity Policy. Students with ADHD often find Study Skills Counseling beneficial. CETL study skills counselors can provide assistance related to time management, test-taking strategies, and motivation. Additionally, CETL offers a 1-credit study skills course, Methods of Inquiry.


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Sympathy Card Headed For Charleston; Vigil ScheduledWednesday, June 24, 2015 at 3:40 pm
This story was amended to update information provided by NAA earlier today.
Approximately 25 to 30 people, mainly members of Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) and The Newtown Foundation (TNF), gathered on the front steps of Edmond Town Hall Monday evening, June 22, to sign a large, bannerlike sympathy card that will be sent to Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., said NAA chairman Po Murray.
Newtown Shooting Has Galvanized Disparate Anti-Gun GroupsSunday, December 15, 2013
WASHINGTON — The Newtown tragedy has galvanized gun-control groups and turned victims of gun violence into advocates like no other mass shooting in US history.
In the year since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, new coalitions have been formed as have new gun-control organizations, including Mothers Against Gun Violence, a PAC created by former Arizona representative Gabrielle Giffords — a victim of a mass shooting herself — and Newtown Action Alliance.
Washington, DC Program To Honor Gun Violence VictimsTuesday, December 3, 2013
The Newtown Foundation announced Monday, December 2, that four-time Grammy Award winner Carole King will perform at the December 12 vigil in Washington, DC, to honor the more than 30,000 people who die of gun violence every year in the United States.


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Here is my concept, AK.
Concept and Background:
Time Zone: GMT-4
Name: Jebediah "Jeb" Smith
Race: Halfling
Gender: Male
Alignment: CG
Class: Rogue
Background Concept: Crown's End Smuggler
Trait: Artifact Hunter
Physical Description: Jeb is 3' tall, with black hair and green eyes. He wears a bandana, with the odd trinket braided in his hair. He wears reading glasses when studying and dresses in loose leathers. he always carries his backpack, in which he carries the idol and is very paranoid about anyone else seeing it.
Personality: Jeb grew up among the humans so he had adopted many of their ways and there is a duality to his nature (book smart and street smart). He considers him a renaissance person, quite intelligent and learned for his race. Though at times he may appear aloof, Jeb is a caring person. He does not see himself as an assassin or thug; he is a procurer and in the wild and thick of battle all that matters is who comes out on top and he will use all of his resources at hand to ensure he survives. He is independent, resourceful, and full of life.
Motivation: His natural curiosity and zest for life drives Jeb to adventure, earn money, and survive.
Aspirations: Jebediah wants to earn a Doctorate in World History and the next day, travel the world and see and experience all the wonderful things he's read about. More immediately, Jeb wants to learn the origin of the obsidian idol and delve more into its long term effects on him (see background).
Background: Jebediah Smith was born an orphan in Varisia and taken in by the local clergy of Desna and given a human name. Jeb, as he came to be called by many, took no issues with that. His parents, whomever they were, were gone, but that was no excuse to be depressed or dwell on the past. Given his natural intelligence and curiosity, Jeb took to spending hours and hours in libraries, reading about ancient cultures and natural landmarks. Of course, reading didn't pay the bills and if 1-2 books went missing to pay for his expenses, who's to say how that happened. Of course, that meant that Jeb didn't visit many libraries more than once or twice and he had to keep moving around and that fit perfectly with Desna's philosophy. To survive, Jeb admittedly fell in with the wrong crowds, gangs, guilds, etc., who taught him to steal and pick locks, but always, Jeb moved on.
Eventually, he reached Sargava and boy, was there money to be made here! With his knowledge of history and geography, Jeb, during the day, led expeditions into the jungle to "procure" relics and artifacts for certain interested parties. At night, he made a lucrative career career as a smuggler in Crown's End. That is until a month ago, when his ill-fated expedition to a serpentfolk ruin resulted in the deaths of his seven companions. Jeb survived, as he has a knack of doing, and discovered an obsidian idol of a serpent with 2 heads. He was set to turn it in to the mystery benefactor of the expedition when he noticed that it was a set-up and using all his skills, Jeb eluded his attackers with his life and the idol. He fled Crown's End, fearing more assassination attempts, until he heard the Baron's call to arms. Great! What better place to hide from those interested in the idol than among powerful adventurers?? Besides, he has a useful skill-set and was quite likeable.....what could go wrong?
AK, assuming he survives, at 2nd/4th levels, Jeb will take minor and major magic as his combat talents. In story, I am thinking his newly discovered magical abilities appear from his exposure to the idol. After that, you can build whatever you want as to what the idol is and who is looking for it. Could be fun!
Another death in the campaign (3 so far).
Character Name: Healey, Cleric 4/Paladin 3 of St. Cuthbert
I re-statted PF versions of the dwarven barbarians and their fight with the party has been one of the most challenging so far. Healey tried to jump in the fight and help the main fighter, who was being surrounded by the two enlarged raging dwarves (my party consists of 6 character so I gave the dwarves enlarge person potions). He took the AoO and managed to wound one of the dwarves. He responded with a threat and confirmation of a critical with power attack with his greataxe for a total of 73 points of damage, splitting Healey in two! The fight continued for about 7 more rounds before the party emerged triumphant. The party used Healey's money to Raise Dead, but his return was short-lived.
Character Name: Healey, Cleric 4/Paladin 3 of St. Cuthbert
In the next round of Arena battles, I had the party encounter an encounter of my making, consisting of a fiendish minotaur with 4 fighter levels, 2 regular minotaurs, and a gorgon. The gorgon ran up and breathed on the party. Good ol' Healey rolled a 1 on his save. Two rounds later, the gorgon breathed again and Healey rolled a 2 on his save, making his petrification permanent! The player running Healey decided to bring someone new in and leave Healey as a statue in the arena.
I'm running a "Pathfinderized" AoW campaign, still set in Greyhawk. They party is currently in the midst of the Champion's Belt. The party has had an easy time of the 3.5 encounters and I've had to modify them, as PF characters are more powerful. With a pure cleric, a paladin, and a paladin/cleric in the group, it was difficult to threaten them with death, given all their area channeling. Single opponents, no matter how strong, give the party little trouble, with all that healing. We'll see how they deal with the Froghemoth and Ulgurstasta and the Spire later on, where the baddies channel themselves. Having a blast so far!
Currently playing through HoHR in Greyhawk, about mid-way done:
Castratin' Jack - 6th level halfling rogue
Hey guys, I feel awful, but I'm going to let this game go. I feel bad for the 3 new players (Virgil, Zennor, and Arianna) and Sil who have brought new enthusiasm to the game, but it's just common decency, IMO, that if you can't post 1 or 2 or more days, you let me know, as DM. Players instead disappear for days without word. I believe Cale and especially Garyn are gone now, so it just leaves Sil from the original group. Sure, I could replace the missing players, but that just kills the vibe of the game. Again, I apologize and if my shortcomings as DM were responsible for the lack of posting, I take full responsibility. Now I understand why these PbPs don't last, it's hard to find the right mix of DM and dedicated players.
Oleg goes into his shed and gives the dwarf some rope. When all are ready and prepared, the party heads out with Oleg and Lana seeing them off and wishing them luck. The fresh snowfall outside and cool air enhance the natural beauty of the forest. With Garyn and Silstaren at the lead, the party heads SE into the borders of the forest land. On horses, I assume?
After 5 hours of travel, mostly passed chatting and enjoying the scenery, the mood and ambience of the forest changes. Suddenly, the vibrant sounds of the forest cease, as the party begins to see spider webs draped between the trees, holding dead birds and squirrels. Virgil, Zennor, and Arianna advise the rest of the party that the spider ambush occurred about a half a mile from their present location. Though it is about 1pm in the afternoon, the canopy of the trees makes it appear much darker. There is but one road between the trees (about 30' wide) that does not intercept the spider webs. The party's horses are a bit spooked by the environment and the smell of death in the air.
Let me know if you proceed on horseback and marching order please
5th day of Kuthona
Thankfully, this morning is warmer than the others, though the snowy background through the windows of the guesthouse remind you quickly that it is still winter. After a hearty meal, courtesy of Lana's good cooking, the party is awake and fully rested.
Where to? Cleric, please post spells for the day in either your profile or in a post. Thanks.
A few hours later a human male, dressed in leathers, and armed with a bow arrives at the trading post. He appears to be in his mid-30s and introduces himself as Zane. He takes Oleg's list of supplies and says hi to the party, if any of you are around. He takes the payment for the armor and the anvil and anything else the party may want. He has an early dinner, wishes Oleg and Lana a good day, and advises them that he'll be back in 9-10 days, depending on the weather and the quality of the booze. All have a good laugh and Zane is soon gone.
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Death-Lok, a couple character mechanics questions: How do you feel about the Bladesinger and Arcane Archer PrCs? Can Sil's perform(dance) skill cover juggling too or must I take sleight of hand?
I know the Arcane Archer PrC (that's fine) but can you give me the source that you were thinking of for the Bladesinger. There were so many 3.5 versions of it.
I have no problem with the Perform skill covering the juggling.
Zennor Praze Sanjust wrote:
"And I am a road builder and a good one. One day the road could go past this trading post. Or not. I am not here to make friends, I am here to build mines, roads and a community. Well protected and built to last that is."
Oleg looks at Cale, Silstaren, and Garn. "Hey! We talked about this! What did I say about bringing your way of civilization down here?! Leave that kingdom sh*t back in Brevoy. You come, make the woods safe for travelers, kill bandits, make yourself some money and leave. We don't want no roads, no communities, none of that stuff. Take that back to your mountains." Lana speaks from the kitchen, "Oleg, calm yourself, don't get all worked up. The dwarf meant no harm by it." Lana looks at Zennor and with her eyes, pleads that he leave the house, as she leads Oleg to their room.
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Virgil rolls his eyes, "Well fine then, Mr. I-Don't-Need-Help-Because-I'm-Secretly-Afraid-Of-Emotional-Contact! Sheesh." He turns to Oleg, "Let me know about that anvil, would you?" With that, he wanders off to his bunk and spends the rest of the day cleaning and polishing his armor and weapons.
"The anvil will not be a problem, it will fit on Zane's wagon. 5 gp and 20 sp please.."
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Oleg smiles. "My dear dwarf, I bought this trading post for one reason, because it's 100 miles from the noblity and such sort. In fact, I did not care that the catapults came with the place. I do not need catapults on my walls to protect me. In fact, before this bandit problem, I had 12-14 months of good business with no problems. The catapults can stay broken for all I care. You want to fix them to appease your god, do so but you're paying for it!"
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"I will give you 60 now, but you must throw in a match to these." He hands Oleg one of his hammers. "I lost the third. The new one must be the same in weight and balance. Zane may take it with him to show the smith. And you must hold some other goods for me while we go to face these spiders. Nothing large, just a bow and some odds and ends."
Oleg ponders the proposal. "I'll have to talk to Zane when he comes in. I am charging you market value for the armor plus Zane's commission of 5% to travel to and from Restov. I'll show him your hammer and see what he says. As for holding your goods, I have no problem, you can store them in the shed."
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Silstaren wrote:
Death-Lok, what did Oleg have to say about procuring a chain shirt?
"Not a problem, Sil, but since I don't have any chain shirts lying around, I will have to requisition it from Restov and it will arrive in 10 days. Zane, a hunter who travels the road a lot between here and Restov should stop by later today. I can give him any list of supplies. Need 55 gp from you now and 50gp in a week. What do ye say?"
Zennor Praze Sanjust wrote:
"Here is a list of what I need to fix your catapults. How soon can you obtain these?"
Ok, a light catapult costs 550 gp. If you have the appropriate Craft skill (please amend craft weapons to craft siege weapons), I will assume the list you gave Oleg consists of the raw materials you need to repair the catapult at 1/3 cost, assuming you make the skill check.
Oleg looks at the list with a puzzled look and says, "This is going to be quite an expensive venture for you, dwarf. I can requisition these supplies, they will take about 10 days to arrive. However, I will need a deposit of 93 gp now and the balance in 10 days."
Arianna Ravenswood wrote:
Gear is all selected and it looks like i'm good to go. Could someone double check my "sheet" to see if i've messed up somewhere. Two heads (or more) are better than one.
CMD is 14, not 15 (+1 Str, +3 Dex). I am assuming you took rogue as favored class and took +1 hp at 1st level. If so, indicate that in profile. Also, you should put the combat stats for just a strike with the short sword. Other than that, looks good.
French Wolf wrote:
As long as you take the craft magic arms and armor feat and have the requisite spells, I don't see a problem with it, and as Virgil said, he could make them, and the person with the feat could enchant them.
Zennor Praze Sanjust wrote:
Zennor goes to find Oleg when he has finished talking and eating. "Your catapults have rusted and two have bent flanges in their recurves. I can mend them with tools. Well?"
Oleg smiles, "Ah, the dwarf speaks! Those catapults have been broken down for years, since I bought the place. If you'd like to try and fix 'em, help yourself. I have some mallets and spikes and nails. Will that help you?"
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The paladin nods, "That sounds fine. We could all chip in and reserve it for when someone gets hit." He turns to Oleg, "You wouldn't happen to have a few extra beds available, would you? I feel like I could sleep for a week!"
Oleg looks at Virgil and says, "We have a guesthouse, where the others have been staying. I have some bedrolls, if you don't mind the floor. I know it's not befitting one of your title, but Lana and I did not expect company."
Due to Braddock's non-appearance, he has been replaced. The new character (a female rogue) will make her appearance soon and when she does, we will retcon and state that she was with Virgil and Zennor when they approached the trading post. Switch one rogue for another. Hope everyone is cool with this.
Lana cries out, "Man-spiders on giant vermin?! How terribly awful! We are sorry for the loss of your friends. Perhaps it would be best if you warriors banded together, at least for safety." She proceeds to fill up the bowls of any of the party members still hungry. The stew is great and fills you up with a warm feeling inside.
"You're too sweet, Sistaren, talking about my cooking like that. My stew is fine and it will warm your stomach on this cold day. Please inside, all. Oleg, show the dwarf where he may house his mare."
Oleg directs Zennor to the stables, where the rest of the party's horses are resting. After that, he accompanies the newcomers inside and gets an extra chair from his bedroom. "Please please, make yourself at home. Now, what's this about 2 charters? And someone mentioned something about spiders? Do tell. Personally, hate those nasty critters."
"My, oh my, we're sorry for your loss, holy warrior. I am Lana, Oleg's wife, and cook here at the Trading Post. Perhaps some food in your stomachs and you can tell us all what happened."
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You do not detect any evil within 60'
Does Virgil wear anything that affiliates him with Abadar? Holy symbol? Tabbard?
Zennor Praze Sanjust wrote:
Looks good, Zennor. I just changed his mount to a pony, if that's ok. A dwarf on a horse seems odd.
One masterwork bolt with no crossbow? I have a feeling there is a story there somewhere.
Oleg sees Garyn, Silstaren, and Cale and says, "Cheer up folks! Yes, you've lost two of your companions and your charter to clear up this damned lands is in jeopardy, but I'm sure Erastil will provide for us all. At least for me, with those bandits gone, life will me much more peaceful!"
Lana speaks from the window, where she is drying the dishes, "How odd...a dwarf, a half-orc, and a human.." Oleg speaks, "Is that the beginning of some joke, sweetie?" "No, we've got company" Lana retorts. "Two of them heavily armored and the half-orc in leathers." Oleg gets up from his chair, "Well, let's see what they want. As I always say, any business is good business!"
Virgil, Braddock, and Zennor approach the Trading Post, the dwarf on his pony. You are tired, beaten, and little depressed/melancholic about having lost 2 companions mere hours ago (Melchior the wizard and Sanje the warrior). You still bear the marks of battle. As you approach, 2 humans, a bearded male in his 40's and a female in her late 30s come out and hail you. "Welcome to Oleg's Trading Post, I am Oleg, how may we be of service to you?" Behind them, 2 other humans, armored, one with a bow and another with a sword watch you. You also see an elf with a sword strapped on his back.
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CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq (Army News Service, April 5, 2010) -- "Indirect fire" refers to the firing of a weapon without a direct line-of-sight between the weapon and its target; it's indiscriminate and it's deadly.
Eliminating this threat near Balad, Iraq, is a priority for aviation Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment "Task Force Diamond Head," 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, working in conjunction with ground force Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.
Balad is located in the heart of what was once considered the power base of Saddam Hussein. According to Lt. Col. David Francis, the battalion commander and a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with 2-25th Aviation Regiment, U.S. and Iraqi Security Forces have historically been targeted by indirect fire in this area in the form of mortars and rockets since the early beginnings of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Task Force Diamond Head's aerial reaction force operations are changing historical trends.
"[ARF] operations are a platform we developed in response to the ground force commander's aggressive commitment to defeat IDF originating from communities near Balad," said Francis. "The purpose of the mission set is simple: defeat IDF and we have had a demonstrable impact in and around Balad. Since we began ARF operations, we have had record-level lows of IDF attacks."
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Task Force Diamond Head's ARF operations integrate aviation and ground force assets by linking pilots flying the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and flight crews with infantry Soldiers. ARF operations provide the capability of scouting, transporting, inserting and extracting Soldiers virtually anywhere on the battlefield. They also provide the capability of staying airborne with teams of Soldiers for extended periods of time. It's fluid, adaptable, unpredictable and requires highly-experienced aviation crews.
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This upright is exactly as advertised, lightweight, great for bare floors, but also handles carpeting nicely. Suction is tops - can't get much better. Wish it had a retractable cord, but overall it's great for my 1st floor with all hardwood and area rugs. Am keeping my other vac upstairs for heavy carpet work. Great combo and I'm not lugging it up and down stairs. Love it so far!
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This is a replacement for a similar model that finally came to grief after a half dozen years of tough use. Yours may last longer, but we use ours pretty hard. I love the adjustable handle height, and the shape of the handle itself. Just before buying this, I bought a small, lightweight Bissell. The designers were asleep at the wheel on that one, the hose kinks WAY to sharply, and gets plugged very easily on the Bissell. Not so with this Eureka. The hose makes a wide, gradual curve over the top of the machine, and let's the gunk flow easily through to the catch cup. The light weight of this machine makes it a boon to those of us with neck and/or back pain. Good work Eureka!
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In family scripture study tonight, we read Joshua 9, the chapter in which some of the local Gibeonites pretend to from a distant country and trick Joshua into making a deal with them. Joshua did not see past their deception and failed to recognize them as one of the local tribes they were supposed to drive out. Joshua 9:14 explains that the deception worked because "asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord."
Not only does this show that real prophets can make human mistakes and must seek to gain revealed guidance - it doesn't just flow automatically. This story should also remind each of us in our lives and ministries that we need to continually seek counsel from the Lord, and that we can be deceived when we rely only on our own judgment.
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We purchased our home 25 years ago. Due to a rotted sill plate and other factors we had to replace the exterior door at that time. Over the last 10 years, our door has moved out of alignment with gaps around the edges. We are considering replacing the door again and are wondering if it would help to use a steel frame or if there is something else we should be considering.
Before rushing off to the door store, check the hinge screws on the current door. Sometimes just few quick turns of your screwdriver will pull a sagging door back up into alignment. Still have gaps? Maybe you just need to replace the weather stripping. But if the frame of the door is out of square, this would suggest that it's not the door slab that's moving out of alignment, but actually the surrounding walls that might be settling. Could it be that the water that caused that rotted sill 25 years ago has been working into the walls? Check for rot at the bases of the walls and the door. You may have to replace the jack studs or sole plate on either side of the door when installing the new door. The steel frame residential door you're thinking of is designed for security rather than keeping the door aligned. But I think you're on the right track to be thinking about "something else" than just the door itself.


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John Duffy, considered "one of the great heroes of America music," has composed more than 300 works for symphony orchestra, opera, theater, television and film....continue...
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About Giselle MariGiselle Mari is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti teacher and E-RYT500 whose introduction to yoga in the early 90's was a natural progression from her gymnastics/dance background, her passion for music and being raised by a bohemian flamenco dancer. Being a bit of a wild child, she was later drawn to the Jivamukti Yoga method. Soon thereafter she began her extensive study with her gurus Sharon Gannon and David Life who she joyfully assisted throughout the western U.S. for almost 5 years.
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It depends.
--If the older kids are just doing normal park things (sitting on stairs, sliding, etc) and LO (sitting on the platformis in their way, trying to climb the stairs but being slow, sitting on a slide), I'll move LO so they can get by.
--If they are being overly rough (pushing LO as she tries to climb the stairs, cutting in front of LO on the slide, etc..) I'll just nicely say "oh, I think it's her turn, can you wait so she can have a turn?"
We rarely visit mall play areas, becasue generally it seems the biggers kids are always running over the little ones because the mall areas aren't made for both big and small kids (the ones we visit)...but generally at parks/playgrounds, we don't have a problem. The older kids generally watch out for the LO's or there is a small enough area that LO can play without getting ran over.
I always stay by my Little ones because I am afraid they might be aggresive. If someone accidently bumps them or what not because kids are clumsy - there isn't much to be said or done. But if I see a kid being aggresive on purpose I do say something and I say it loud enough hoping that the parents can hear. 9 out of 10 times a parent will come over and say something.
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i've always made sure to stay kinda near my kids so that i can see when there are older kids around. i have been known to give other kids a look and have even said something once or twice. kids will be kids, yes. but they don't have to be mean and aggressive if they are given proper instruction. i teach my children to be nice and to not push or shove and to wait their turn. also a pet peeve of mine is trying to walk UP a slide. very dangerous for all involved. i have DEFINITELY spoken to a few kids about getting off the slide when they decide to play on it unappropriately. i'm not saying i'm rude or mean about it when i say something, but i do ask them to move or get off cause they are in the way of other children trying to play on it the right way. only time i'm kinda mean is when i give kids the look when they've done something wrong to my kids and other kids.
Normally, 9 times out of 10, other children are more scared of "strangers" telling them what to do, then their own parents, so if you see a child bullying or pushing your LO around, you can say something like "Hey, that's not nice. He/she is much smaller than you." Usually the child will listen to you. If it's a sassy little shit, then I would ask them where their parents are, and tell their parents what their child was doing to my LO and that he/she talked back to me when I told them to stop it.
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WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration expects Europe to adopt significant new sanctions against Russia this week, including against key economic sectors that the Europeans have resisted targeting in the past, the White House said Monday.
"In turn and in full coordination with Europe, the United States will implement additional measures itself" amid growing evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "doubling down" on his efforts to support separatists battling the government in eastern Ukraine, deputy national security adviser Antony Blinken said.
Blinken's remarks came as heavy fighting moved closer to the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, in an area under separatist control.
The West has said that the airliner was downed with a Russian-supplied missile fired from separatist territory, and investigators from the Netherlands and Australia hope to make it to the site before evidence is destroyed.
On Monday, however, the investigators were forced to turn back for a second day after hearing explosions and being warned of heavy combat in the area, where the Ukrainian military claimed significant advances against rebels.
Agreement on the sanctions followed a five-way video conference call between President Barack Obama and his counterparts from Britain, France, Germany and Italy -- all of whom separately indicated that they would support additional measures against Russia.
While agreement from leaders of Europe's four leading governments was seen as a major step forward, it remains unclear whether all 28 E.U. members -- which operate on the basis of consensus -- will support a new sanctions package drawn up late last week.
All had agreed to ready the package, to be imposed if there was evidence that Russia was expanding rather than withdrawing its support for the separatists.
On Sunday, the United States published overhead surveillance photographs it said proved that Russia was continuing to supply weapons and fire artillery from its own territory into Ukraine.
Russia has also increased deployment of its forces along the Ukrainian border in possible preparation for a "so-called humanitarian or peacekeeping intervention in Ukraine," Blinken said.
"The latest information," a spokesman for British Prime Minister David Cameron said, is that "Russia continues to transfer weapons across the border and to provide practical support to the separatists. Leaders agreed that the international community should therefore impose further costs on Russia, and specifically ... a strong package of sectoral sanctions as swiftly as possible."
The Obama administration has said it recognizes that Europe, with far larger economic relations with Russia, has more to lose than the United States.
The new European sanctions package, while painful, has been carefully drawn to cause as little disruption as possible.
An arms embargo would apply only to new contracts, a senior European diplomat said, allowing at least part of a massive French military shipbuilding contract to proceed.
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Ukrainian forces said Monday that they had captured the separatist stronghold of Saur Mogila, where two Ukrainian planes were shot down last week.
A military spokesman characterized the army's success there as a major victory, since it simultaneously blocks a supply route for rebels from Russia, opens a corridor for Ukraine to resupply its own troops and gives the military control of mountaintop positions used to fire on government forces.