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The Region Today
The Region Today
21st Century
Northern France and the Paris Region make up for an interesting array of similarities and differences.
Culturally speaking, Picardy has much more in common with Nord-Pas-de-Calais than with its southern neighbour, Île-de-France. Its traditional language, 'Picard', so closely resembles its northern counterpart, 'Chtimi', than they are nearly undistinguishable. But its geography closely links it with the Parisian Basin, its agricultural flatlands and forests. Many Parisians seek to escape the Capital for peaceful weekend hideways in nearby Oise, while many Picards may be attracted by the Paris employment eldorado.
On the other hand, the culture of Nord-Pas-de-Calais has some unique features of its own, like the still wide use of flemish. Its rich privateer past has given birth to some of the wildest festive Carnival celebrations, not to mention a tradition of hospitality that is proverbially unequalled in France, and the famous football rivalry between Lens 'Blood-red and Golden' and Lille's 'Mastiffs'.
But be reassured: a narrow link of nearly impassable muddy cobblestone exists between the three regions: the Paris-Roubaix, one of France's oldest and most popular cycling races which run almost each year since 1896.
Nord-Pas-de-Calais is one of France's most populated regions. With a birth rate significantly higher than the rest of the country, its demography is one of the youngest and most dynamic. Its dense population is mostly urban: 9 out of 10 inhabitants live in one of the numerous city centres. Among those, Lille emerges as a metropolis, attracting workers from no less than fifteen medium-sized neighbouring towns.
Belgians came there before 1910, but it is the huge 1920s immigration wave of Italians and Poles, who did the hard work in coal mines, that comes to mind when speaking about migratory currents in the area. With the decline of the mining industry, the migrating trend has slackened, but the region still attracts many North-African migrants.
A vivid contrast with its northern neighbour, Picardy has one of the weakest demographic growth rate of the country, despite one of the highest birth rate in Europe. Stuck between two greatly attractive industrial basins, the region steadily loses its inhabitants. Only the southern département of Oise sees an increase in its population, many former inhabitants of neighbouring Île-de-France or Paris settling there to escape rising real estate prices while retaining the ability to work in their original region.
Paris and Île de France
Although Île-de-France covers only 2.2% of the surface area of France, over 18% of the French population resides in the region. This huge concentration of around 12 million inhabitants has gradually focused around the natural junctions of the Seine, Marne and Oise river basins. These large, slow rivers separate vast plateaus bearing rich countryside including the Brie and Beauce areas, and the large forests of Fontainebleau, Halatte, Rambouillet, Marly and St-Germain.
These natural areas have somehow managed to escape the urban sprawl which, today, tends to concentrate around the new towns of Cerg, Pontoise,Créteil, Évry, St-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Marne-la-Vallée and Melun-Sénart.
Local Government
Metropolitan France is divided into 22 administrative regions (including Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Picardy and Île-de-France) which are further divided into départements. The regions are ruled by regional parliaments with extended budgetary powers. Those were created in the 1980s, in an effort by the state to counterbalance the otherwise overwhelming power of the capital city.
Oddly enough, Paris is a département city, with 20 local mayors and a Parliament, the Conseil de Paris, whose counsellors appoint the mayor of Paris. Still, the Police Commissioner, a highly ranked civil servant, prevails over the mayor in public order matters. This situation originates in the aftermath of 19C Commune de Paris, when Paris revolted once more against the state and elected its own parliament. Horrified by the ensuing bloodsheds, Third Republic conservative legislators decided to make short of the freedom of action of the Conseil de Paris. They also decided that the Paris budget be approved by the state, effectively making the city a penniless beggar. Laws in the early 1980s have fortunately changed that.
A long-standing major trading area, with havens lying on one of the main maritime trade routes to Northern Europe, Nord-Pas-de-Calais acquired wealth from textiles and trade since medieval times and thus enjoyed a great deal of autonomy throughout history. Although industrial employment is now decreasing overall, the area's small and medium-size enterprises modernise in order to tackle the export market and take full advantage of the proximity of vast European markets and the ease of access afforded by the Nord-Europe high-speed train, the Channel Tunnel and the dense network of roads. This ideal localisation has attracted a great deal of foreign investments, with the likes of Coca-Cola, MacCain or Rank Xerox settling in.
Going back to the Middle Ages, the textile and clothing industries now find it hard to cope with massive low cost imports from low-wage countries, such as China. Despite these difficulties, the Nord-Pas-de-Calais area still supplies the entire national production of linen (Lys Valley) and high-quality products like famous Calais and Caudry lace.
The glassware and crystal industries still number a few regional jewels, the best-known of all being the internationally renowned Arques works.
Coal extraction in Nord-Pas-de-Calais started in the 18C. With the increasing needs of 19C Industrial Revolution, the coal mining industry became an essential element of the region's economy. The conical black slag heaps (terrils) , of which 300 now remain, became a distinctive feature of the landscape, along with brick-houses miners townships. Competition from emerging cheap labour countries and a drop in productivity in the post WW II era led to the decline of the northern mines. Seen by many as a regional drama, the last pit closed down in 1990.
Closely connected regional iron and steel industry also suffered from competitive imports of raw materials with higher mineral content. The local government is actively looking for alternative solutions to make up for the job losses and to transform the mining landscapes . Successes include the steelworks in Dunkerque or the ultra-modern Pechiney aluminium plant in Gravelines.
French rail equipment is produced mainly in the Valenciennes and Douai areas. The now threatened automotive industry has plants in Douai (Renault), Maubeuge (MCA), Douvrain (Française de Mécanique) and Hourdain (Peugeot-Fiat).Services, such as logistics, distribution or tourism account for more than half of total jobs. Mail order is also an important sector of employment, with half of the ten largest French companies, including La Redoute and Trois Suisses, operating from the area.
Food-processing industry is now the region's leading industrial sector. Regional produce supplies flour mills and biscuit factories in the Lille area. The sugar beetroot industry has shaped a new specific industrial landscape on the plains near Cambrai and Thumeries. Canning factories produce 30% of the total national production of tinned vegetables and ready prepared meals and 50% of canned fish, the latter specifically around Boulogne, France's leading fishing port.
Agriculture is still the best known aspect of the economy of Picardy. A mainly rural area, with over two-thirds of its rich soil dedicated to open plains, Picardy holds, as one may expect, the French first rank for sugar beet and plays a prominent role in the production of other staples, such as like potatoes, peas and grain.
Food processing plays an important role in many areas: canning factories, based in the Santerre area at Estrée, Rosières and Péronne, are essential local job providers and so are Saint-Louis sugar refineries in Roye and Eppeville.
But Picardy has a powerful and long-standing, if less obvious, industrial tradition in many other domains: over 300 small and medium-sized plants employing about 20 000 people operate in the plastic transformation, rubber and composite materials industries. Metallurgy accounts for one half of the region's industrial workforce and more than 1 700 enterprises. Five internationally recognised and government-aided industrial groupings exist in the region: light metallurgy in Vimeu; glass transformation in the Bresle Valley; machine-tooling in Albert; industrial boilers in Ham and car components in Thiérache.
One of the region's most remarkable features is the strength of its craft industry, an ancient yet very lively tradition, especially in the domain of tapestry, stained-glass windows, etc.
Finally, new sectors like logistics or call-centres have recently appeared in Picardy. Located in one of the best connected areas of Europe, they will certainly have an important impact on local job forces in the years to come.
Paris and Île-de-France
France's economic heavyweight champion, Île-de-France's Gross Regional Product, accounts for one third of the country's GNP, exceeding those of Sweden or Belgium. The region concentrates more than five million jobs (over 15% of the national labour force), of which four million are in the private sector. Its educational system welcomes 60 0000 students at university level each year. Nearly 75 000 new companies are registered yearly; to assist them in their development, government-sponsored agencies called pépinières d'entreprises have been created in the region.
Covering more than 50% of the regional territory, highly mechanised agriculture only accounts for 0.5% of the local workforce, which says something about the size of the average farmland. The western plains of Brie and the seemingly endless plateau of Beauce, south-west of Paris, are nicknamed the granary of France, and for good reason: their silt soils are among France's best for the massive production of wheat and colza, a non-drying oil. Other regional produce includes beetroots and other fresh vegetables, decorative plants and flowers, especially Brie's roses. Animal production of meat or dairy is negligible, with Seine-et-Marne famous Brie cheeses making a notorious exception.
The food-processing industry is understandably strong in the region, with more than 500 companies present.
France's foremost industrial area, with more than 650 000 jobs in various branches, Île-de-France is paradoxically one of the country's least industrialised regions, with a scant 14% of the workforce and 6% of the companies engaged in industrial activity. Nor is that a temporary phenomenon: the sector has been steadily losing plants in the region since the 1980s.
The automotive industry is the leading actor, French carmakers Renault and PSA, along with their vast network of suppliers, generating one regional industrial job out of four.
The aerospace and defence industry also plays a prominent role, with companies like EADS, Dassault Aviation, Arianespace or Safran plants and research centres recruiting amongst the students of 17 regional universities and numerous high-level specialised engineering schools.
Energy specialised companies, like Total or EDF, the French national electricity producer, are also major employers.
Business and services make up for the overwhelming majority (more than 80%) of Francilian jobs and companies. Education and social welfare employs 1.5 million regional civil servants. Private enterprise includes electricity, phone or water-supplying companies as well as a host of consulting companies, the latter a fast-growing actor in the region's economy, accounting for nearly 500 000 jobs. Banking and other financial activities account for little more than one half of that job tally (270 000 jobs), telling much about the region's lack of specialisation.
One of the most visited cities in the world, Paris' largest economic sector is tourism. The capital attracts 31% of Île-de-France's jobs in the private sector, with average wages slightly higher than in the rest of the region but well above the country's average. Geographic inequalities are also reflected within the city: wages offered in the 8th arrondissement are 82% higher than in the more popular 20th arrondissement .
Food and drink
The Cuisine of Picardy
Soups are the great local specialities, in particular those made from tripe, pumpkin (potiron) or frogs (grenouilles) , as well as the famous vegetable soup soupe des hortillons and the stuffed pancakes in a creamy mushroom sauce (ficelle Picarde) . The people of Picardy and Artois love their vegetables: beans from Soissons, Laon artichokes, St Valery carrots, peas from the Vermandois and leeks, which are used in a delicious pie, the tarte aux poireaux.
Starters include duck pâté in a pastry case (pâté de canard en croûte) – prepared in Amiens since the 17C – snipe pâté (pâté de bécassines) from Abbeville and Montreuil, eel pâté (pâté d'anguilles) from Péronne.
Duck, snipe and plover, eel, carp and pike from the River Somme are often on the menu. Seafood (shrimps known as sauterelles , cockles called hemons) is common, as well as sole, turbot, fresh herring and cod, often cooked with cream.
Flemish Cuisine
Flemish cooking, washed down with beer and often followed by a glass of gin or a bistouille (coffee with a dash of alcohol), contains several typical dishes:
- rabbit with prunes or raisins and pigeon with cherries;
- home-made potted meat made from veal, pork fat, rabbit and sometimes chicken (potjevleesch) ;
- mixed stew of veal, mutton, pork offals, pork fat and vegetables (hochepot) ;
- braised beef in a beer sauce flavoured with onions and spices (carbonade) ;
- eel sautéed in butter and stewed in a wine sauce with herbs (anguille au vert );
- small, smoked herrings, a speciality of Dunkirk (craquelots) .
Among the other specialities of the north of France are chitterling sausages (andouillettes) from Arras and Cambrai, trout from the River Canche and River Course, and cauliflowers from St-Omer.
Cheeses of the North
Local cheeses, except for the one from Mont des Cats , are strong. Most come from the Thiérache and Avesnois region rich in pastureland. The best is Maroilles , created in the 10C by monks from Maroilles Abbey: it has a soft centre with a crust soaked in beer, similar to cheese from Munster. The other cheeses in the region are derived from it: Vieux Lille , also called Maroilles Gris (grey Maroilles); Dauphin (Maroilles with herbs and spices); Cœur d'Avesnes or Rollot; and the delicious Boulette d'Avesnes (Maroilles with spices, rolled in paprika). Flamiche au Maroilles , a creamy, highly flavoured quiche, is one of the most famous dishes from the northern region of France.
The Brie region in Île-de-France is famous for its soft cow's milk cheeses with surface mould. There are two types, Brie and double- or triple-cream cheeses ( Lucullus , Grand Vatel , Gratte-Paille , etc.) often made from the fat left over from the production of Brie, a legendary cheese that has enjoyed a reputation for excellence since the 13C. Brie was as popular with the commoners of Paris as with royalty, and it was the outright winner of a competition organised during the Congress of Vienna in 1815 bringing together all the best cheeses from throughout Europe. There are certain characteristics common to all Brie cheeses: they are made from partially skimmed raw cow's milk; the rind is white with reddish marks; the cheese is soft in texture and pale yellow in colour; the fat content is approximately 45%; and the maturing period does not exceed seven weeks. Setting these features aside, several varieties of Brie have developed and they differ depending on the area of production. The best-known are Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun.
The local pancakes (crêpes) , waffles and sweet breads ( tartines and brioches ) can make entire meals in themselves; the brioches with bulging middles are called coquilles .Tarts, such as the delicious tartes au sucre sprinkled with brown sugar, are often served for dessert. Sweets are accompanied by the light, chicory coffee which people from the region drink at any time of the day.
Gambrinus, the king of beer, is greatly revered in the north of France, as is St Arnould, the patron saint of brewers. Beer (la bière) was already known in Antiquity. In Gaul it was called cervoise . During the Middle Ages brewing beer was a privilege of the monasteries.
It spread enormously in Flanders under John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, who developed the use of hops.
Gin is still produced in Houlle, Wambrechies and Loos. Another drink produced in Loos is an apéritif called chuche-mourette , consisting of crème de cassis and gin.
A rather demanding plant in terms of sun exposure and soil quality, grape never made it to the plains of Picardy or Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Quite unexpectedly however, in the early 19C, the vineyards of Île-de-France were the country's largest. West of Paris, beyond the skyscrapers of La Défense, is a suburb called Argenteuil, which produced a wine known as Piccolo.
Massively consumed by Parisians in the guinguettes off the banks of the Seine River in the 19C, the beverage gave its name to the French word for 'boozing': picoler . By the end of the Second World War, the vineyards of Île-de-France had almost completely disappeared, fallen victim to merciless phylloxera, and unable to compete with the increasingly popular wine production from southern France. Only a few patches remain today, the largest being the Clos Montmartre, grown on the slopes of Paris Butte Montmartre, on a little plot beneath the famous Sacré-Coeur Basilica. The small annual production (roughly 850 half-bottles) is sold at the Grape Harvest Festival held in October.
Northern Folklore and Traditions
The people of Picardy and the north of France belong to the 'Picardy nation' that used to spread from Beauvais to Lille and from Calais to Laon, extending as far as Tournai and Mons. The common language of this 'nation' formed a bond between its inhabitants, who are known for being hard workers with a taste for good food and lively merrymaking. Even now, the slightest excuse is found to celebrate or get together in an estaminet (the Walloon word for a café) for a beer or two. Natives of Flanders, Artois, Lille and Picardy all have this same fondness for gatherings which is reflected in their many group activities: carnivals, celebrations, patron saint's days, village fairs and associations (each village has its own band).
The Ducasse or Kermesse
The words ducasse (from dédicace , meaning a Catholic holiday) and kermesse ('church fair' in Flemish) now both designate a town or village patron saint's day. This holiday has preserved aspects of its religious origins (Mass and procession) but today also includes stalls, competitions, traditional games, jumble sales, etc.
Carnival time is an occasion to dress up in costume and watch parades of floats and giant figures. It traditionally takes place on Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) – as in Dunkirk, where it lasts for three days – but in reality, carnival parades take place throughout the year in the North of France.
Famous Giants
Giants originate from various myths, legends and stories, and include:
- legendary founders , such as Lydéric and Phinaert in Lille
- famous warriors like the Reuzes from Dunkirk and Cassel, said to originate from Scandinavia
- historic figures , such as Jeanne Maillotte in Lille, the inn-keeper who fought off the 'Howlers'; the beautiful Roze in Ardres, who saved the town from dragonnades; the Elector of Bergues, portraying Lamartine; Roland in Hazebrouck, one of Baudouin of Flanders' Crusaders, who distinguished himself at the taking of Constantinople
- famous couples , like Martin and Martine, the two 'Jack o' the Clocks' of Cambrai; Colas and Jacqueline, the gardeners of Arras; Arlequin and Colombine in Bruay; Manon and Des Grieux in Hesdin
- popular figures , like Gédéon, the bell ringer of Bourbourg, who saved the belfry chimes from being stolen; the pedlar Tisje Tasje of Hazebrouck, symbol of the Flemish spirit, with his wife Toria and his daughter Babe Tisje; Pierrot Bimberlot in Le Quesnoy; and Ko Pierre, a drum major, in Aniche
- legendary heroes : Gargantua in Bailleul; Gambrinus, the king of beer, in Armentières; Yan den Houtkapper, the woodcutter who made a pair of wooden boots for Charlemagne, in Steenvoorde; Gayant of Douai, said to have delivered the town from brigands
- representatives of trades , like the vegetable gardener Baptistin in St-Omer; the miner Cafougnette in Denain; and the fisherman Batisse in Boulogne
- or simply a child , like the famous Binbin in Valenciennes.
Giants are often accompanied by their families – as they do marry and are given large families – and are surrounded by skirted horses, devils, bodyguards and wheels of fortune. Sometimes they have their own hymn, such as the Reuzelieds in Dunkirk and Cassel.
Materials – Traditionally the giants' bodies are made from a willow frame on which a painted papier-mâché head is placed. Once dressed in their costumes, the giants are then carried by one or more people, who make them dance in the procession. The tallest is Gayant in Douai, who is 8.4m/28ft tall.
As giants are often now made of heavier materials (steel tubing, cane, plastic), they are frequently pulled along in carts or on wheels, rather than being carried.
Town Chimes
Chimes in town belfries, which regularly sound out their melodic tunes, lend a rhythm to life in northern French towns. Since the Middle Ages, when four bells were tapped by hand with a hammer, there have been many additions: a mechanism, a manual keyboard, pedals, all of which have made it possible to increase the number of bells (62 in Douai) and to increase the variety of their sounds.
Carillon concerts are held in Douai, St-Amand-les-Eaux and Maubeuge (east of Valenciennes).
Traditional Games and Sports
Traditional entertainments remain popular: marionettes, ball games, real tennis, ninepins, darts, lacrosse (an ancestor of golf), archery (which is also a traditional sport of the Valois area), cock-fighting, pigeon-breeding, etc. A popular bar game is the billard Nicolas , where players squeeze a bulb to blow a marble across a round playing area.
In the Middle Ages archers were already the pride of the counts of Flanders, who would have the archers accompany them on all their expeditions. As soon as individual towns were founded, the archers formed associations or guilds. They appeared at all public ceremonies, dressed in brightly coloured costumes, brandishing the great standard of their association.
Today archery is practised in several ways. A method particular to the North is vertical or 'perch' shooting, which consists of firing arrows upwards to hit dummy birds attached to gratings suspended from a pole. At the top of this pole, about 30m/98ft off the ground, is the hardest target of all, the poppinjay (papegaï) . Archers must hit this bird with a long, ball-tipped arrow and the winner is proclaimed 'King of the Perch'. In winter the sport is practiced indoors: arrows are shot horizontally at a slightly tilted grating. Still grouped in brotherhoods, the archers gather every year to honour their patron, St Sebastian.
The art of the crossbow, which also dates from the Middle Ages, has its own circle of enthusiasts organised in brotherhoods. Their gatherings, colourful events featuring these curious weapons from another time, are often given evocative names such as the King's Crossbow Shoot.
This feathered arrow measuring 50–60cm/20–24in is thrown into a tightly tied bundle of straw which serves as a target. It is the same principle as for the game of darts, which is played in many cafés.
The Game of 'Billons'
A billon is a tapering wooden club about 1m/3ft long, weighing about 2–3kg/4–7Ib. Two teams throw their billons in turn towards a post 9m/29.5ft away. The aim is to land the narrower end of the club nearest to the post and this may be achieved by dislodging the billons of the opposing team.
Teams face each other in cafés, and knock down the cork and wood 'targets' with their metal paddles. The best players participate in competitions at local festivals.
Pigeon fanciers (coulonneux) raise their birds to fly back to the nest as quickly as possible. For pigeon-racing competitions, which are very popular, the birds are carried in special baskets to a distance of up to 500km/310mi and must then return to their dovecote at record speed. A pigeon can fly over 100km/62mph on average.
Singing Finch Competitions
Finches have also become part of the folklore in the north of France, where they participate in trilling contests. Some can trill as many as 800 times an hour.


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Made by La Gelateria on Cedar Hill, up to 12 flavors are offered daily, but there were just six when we visited. To make our taste test fair, we chose peanut butter ($2.99 for a small), which had the texture of peanut butter cup filling mixed with chocolate bits.
Edge: A traditional approach puts Anthony's one scoop ahead. Plus, its gelato is made in-house, so you're almost always sure to find the flavor you're looking for.
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((Hi people! Welcome to the Hell hole known as my mind. Inside is kinky ass sh*t, yaoi, and things no one should ever have to see.
Well, save for those who wish to see it.
Innocents, prepare to be corrupted. Perverts, fap to this if you wish.
Got any complaints or compliments? Put 'em down here.
So now, without further ado, the oddest and kinkiest thing I've ever written, Sleepy Game! Or Ben x Jeff.
Oh, and the smut doesn't come till part 2. So enjoy part 1 first. THEN get your sexy on~
Now with a special guest~))
Neither Ben nor Jeff remembered when exactly they first met. The date that is. However, the two both remembered their first encounter.
Jeff had gone to a local bar in the Undergrounds when Ben first met him. The two began to talk, stories being exchanged before emails, phone numbers, and names of course. After that, the two contacted each other, and became friends.
Jeff had been living in a house in the Undergrounds with Slenderman and Smile Dog. Ben had been living alone in an apartment, and had actually been quite lonely until he met Jeff. The longer they knew each other, the more they started to like each other. Soon, Ben and Jeff went out together everywhere, best friends. They really understood each other well. The similarities between them were great enough that when one complained of their own existence, the other would understand just what they were talking about.
Then, Slenderman and Jeff had gotten into a huge argument. What it had originally been over, neither could remember. What it ended up being over was their friendship. It wasn't long before Jeff left Smile Dog and Slenderman behind. He moved into a house in the woods that had once belonged to Slenderman. Ben went with him, wanting to keep his best friend company.
Years went by. Time went on. Closer and closer the two friends became until finally, the bond of friendship was broken. Jeff caught Ben openly confessing his love to him. (well, if you'd even call it that) It was then he realized he'd also had feelings for Ben. The two fell in love and decided to date each other. A marriage ceremony was out of the question. How could they possibly get into a church? A little party to themselves would have to do. Something that would at least mean something of worth to them.
A fire was lit. Where exactly it was lit and why it was lit didn't matter to Jeff or Ben. But for some reason, it warmed them both up. It gave them heat, and light, and joy. Joy was an unfamiliar feeling to them both.
Sure, Jeff was cursed with his eternal smile, but it didn't mean he felt joy.
Ben constantly got a thrill on alcohol or drugs or something like that, but it didn't really give him joy.
Joy had come from spending time together. From nuzzling each other by the fireplace, sharing each moment together like a cheesy romance movie.
Oh, and the love making! Perfect to a T every time. When the other had something to do, sometimes they would feel their new scars hidden by clothing. A name that could never be erased, a gift that could never be taken away. It felt so good to them.
However, it didn't mean they stopped the murders. Fueled by their love, they killed many more together. Scared victims to death even. As a couple, they became terrifying. Drenched in blood, they'd kiss and laugh about silly things until they fell asleep in each others arms, only to leave when the police arrived.
Usually, about every Friday or Saturday, they'd go on a date. Ben mainly showed Jeff different spots he'd discovered through the Internet or had found walking around. Tonight, it was a park spree. The plan? Hold hands, enjoy the night sights, and kill whomever was in their way. How adorable.
The park they were going to had been abandoned years ago, and closed off for future construction. The construction never came to be. For some odd reason, every time someone attempted to build a mall, a parking lot, or something of that nature, everything went wrong.
The weather was great, and fit their date perfectly. Clear skies, a full moon, and a million stars over their heads, twinkling like little lights. It was getting late, making things all the better. Darkness was a friend to them.
Approaching the closed off fence, Jeff held his boyfriend a little closer, staring at the gate. "Hey Ben, after this, what do you wanna do?" The pale teen asked, studying the nature and such.
The dark trees were very tall and thick, and the grass below was littered with branches. There were no signs of humans being nearby or even inside. No footprints, no benches, no trash. Nothing. It seemed to be a place untouched by human society, undisturbed.
"Well, I stole some good movies from the last house we went to, since you'd talked so much about wanting to see one lately," Ben admitted, making Jeff's heart sigh with happiness. "We could watch it together." Ben knew what his Jeff wanted. Even as friends, Ben had always known Jeff well enough to know what he wanted. Save for a few embarrassing moments.
Damn, Ben was so romantic sometimes. Jeff would bet anything it was a bloody, gore filled horror fest, or a thriller that would make them scream and hug onto each other for dear life. That always made Jeff's night. "I'd love to Ben!" Jeff hugged Ben tightly, filled to the brim with happiness.
Ben grinned back as he climbed the fence, Jeff not far behind. Rust covered the whole fence, and it shook a bit with the weight placed on it. Thankfully, it didn't break, even though it appeared to be quite old. Soon, the two were in the woods, only having a presence of each other.
"I hope we find some people to kill. I really want tonight to be fun..." Ben smirked, giving Jeff's hand a small squeeze. Ben really enjoyed killing with Jeff, more so than he had alone. It seemed a bit more pleasant and give him more of a thrill out of it. To share such a secret with Jeff made them even closer together.
Jeff blushed slightly, gushing over all the attention he was receiving. Ben had this way of making sure Jeff felt as much compassion as he could, and it lured Jeff into the bed every time. It didn't mean Jeff was always on bottom though. Or rather, it didn't mean Jeff was the one completely submitting.
Suddenly, there was a snap of a branch. Jeff grinned, taking out a knife from under his shirt while Ben took two small knives from his pockets. They'd be ready for it.
"Mmmm, ready Jeffy?" Ben inquired, his devilish smile showing he was all too excited for this. Jeffy, Jeffery, and (only when the two were sure they were alone and in an extremely romantic mood) babe were the three common nicknames he'd given to Jeff. In return, he got Benny, Benjamin, Zelda, Link, and (once again, only on special occasions) Master.
Jeff nodded, giving his knife a stroke. Mind abuzz with all the possible ways to make sure this poor victim suffered, his signature expression came onto his face. Soon, he was feeling the weapon more, pale fingers having no hesitation or fear of being harmed. The blade was sharp, and Jeff had a great eye and a sadistic fuel like no other. That would mean trouble for whomever was about to come.
The bushes started to clear, and finally, they were about to strike like predators and destroy their prey. That was, until the very thing they'd been ready to hunt emerged.
A small brown rabbit twitched it's nose, staring at the strange beings in front of it. It wasn't every day humans came in. Or anything else like humans for that matter. Did they have food to give it? Well, the rabbit didn't smell or see anything, so it supposed it wasn't for that. Would they kill it? No. Didn't look like that anymore. Now the rabbit was bored. Uninterested, the little mammal hopped away, going back into the foliage.
Jeff and Ben lost their beams, Ben giving a cuss in disappointment while Jeff pouted and put his knife away. They didn't even react quick enough to kill the rabbit for being a distraction to them and wasting their time.
"This always f*cking happens." Ben groaned, kicking a nearby rock. He grit his teeth, kicking it again when he saw that it had only gone about 2 inches away from where it had been. The rock hit a tree with a good amount of force as Ben let out some energy. If the tree could have talked, it would have been screaming in horrible pain and cursing Ben for 1,000 years.
Not wanting to get hurt, Jeff lifted both arms up in defeat and defense. "It's alright, we'll kill soon, I'm sure!" Jeff attempted to comfort. The one flaw in his boyfriend he really couldn't deny was Ben's anger issues. He'd tried multiple ways to calm Ben down, and even thought of asking a friend to use Hypno therapy. Scratch that. He'd have to do it himself next week.
Ben took a deep breath and sighed. "Alright. If you say so." He grumbled, arms crossed in annoyance and to keep himself from punching anything. If only to be calm for Jeff. That's all he had to do was be a little calm for awhile.
Jeff wrapped an arm around Ben, starting to walk through the forest again. This would be the perfect time to charm Ben! (and attempt to top him) "I promise. And even if we don't, I'll still be right here, with my knife, and my perfect boyfriend~" Jeff kissed Ben's forehead, lifting the hat to do so.
Ben laughed a bit, scoffing slightly at the thought of him being perfect. Awesomely amazing and cool? Yes. Perfect? Nope. "Alright. And we don't even need to kill to have fun~" Ben purred, rubbing Jeff's thigh teasingly. Nu-uh. Jeff was not topping Ben. Ben would top instead.
Jeff pushed Ben lightly, laughing. There was his Ben again. Much better than angry, moody Ben. "Save it for later, Benny!" He teased Ben with his nickname.
"Jeffery, I feel a chill. I think I require your body heat~" Ben cooed in a mocking British accent, getting closer to Jeff and leaning in. Soon, their lips were only inches apart, and a light blush spread over Ben's cheeks. Ben's hand went a little higher, as he was still being a tease.
Face slightly pink with sweet hesitation, the pale boy only found it to be a joke for just awhile longer. Like usual, it took a blunt squeeze to finally understand. Jeff got the message, wrapping his arms around Ben and pulling him into a kiss.
It went on for awhile, neither focused on anything but each other. No tongue. They'd just save that for fighting over dominance. Looked like Ben had the upper hand for now.
It was over in nearly a heartbeat. Then came the crunch of an animal or person walking nearby, startling them both.
Jeff separated, taking out his knife again. "Even if it's a rabbit, I'll kill it for you. Then, I'll get all bloody, just how you like me~" His eyes were full of lust and bad intention, showing he too felt arousal. After a little kiss like that? How could Jeff be satisfied? There wasn't a chance.
Ben kept a good grip on Jeff's hand, not wanting to let go for anything in the world. All he wanted at this moment and every moment after was Jeff. "Shut up and kill it already." He panted, feeling a rush of energy. That was the best thing in the world. A mere thought of the scent and taste of Jeff mixed with the crimson fluid sent him on edge.
Unfortunately, Jeff and Ben were hit with what they weren't expecting. Oh no. This time, it wasn't a bunny or a human. Instead, it was thick, black tentacles that shot out of the darkness and wrapped around Jeff and Ben's waists, soon cocooning them.
Both psychos had no time to react as they were attacked. When they got to their senses, Ben kicked and bit while Jeff stared at the bindings in fear, his entire body shaking. No. No way. This wasn't happening. He wouldn't come. Not now.
The monster appeared, not even walking. Only appearing to glide as it's black tentacles pushed it to them. Like Jeff, his body was pale and white. However, he wore a black suit and tie, as well as dress shoes. The famous no faced figure towered above them. Slenderman had appeared.
Slenderman turned to them both, studying them. One terrified beyond belief, the other filled to the brim with hatred. What a wonderful combination of victims~ "Well, well, well. What do we have here? Jeff? Ben? In my woods? Making out like a couple of middle schoolers?" Slenderman knew them both very well, and they had used to get together constantly. Recently, they'd seen less and less of each other.
Jeff and Ben heard him in their minds, as Slenderman had no mouth. He only spoke through telepathy.
"Slendy...Slendy, please..." Jeff began to plead, not even bothering to struggle. There was no use. Jeff knew Slenderman was much stronger than them both. At least, in this position. Remembering their last encounter, he shivered, body ice cold.
Ben spat out curses, kicking, biting and screaming harder. His full rage came out, not able to be held back by anyone or thing. "THE MOMENT I GET OUT OF THIS SH*T, I AM GOING TO KICK YOUR ASS HARDER THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW! THIS IS MAJOR BULL SLENDERMAN, MAJOR BULL CRAP!"
A low chuckle could be heard from Slenderman as he went over to Jeff, lifting the trembling boy's head. "What a shame, Jeff. Out of all the people you know, you chose to love Ben. It's ridiculous sometimes, the decisions you make. Pathetic even. I can help, Jeff. I can show you what's right."
Whimpering softly, Jeff turned his eyes away, his head beginning to feel weird and dazed. "Stop...stop it Slendy..." He mumbled, fatigue coming over him. The strange, unfamiliar sense took over his body and made him helpless.
"LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Ben screeched, face red with fury. Ben could take some abuse, and be angry. Imagine his rage seeing someone hurt the one he cared for most. "TOUCH HIM, AND I'LL KILL YOU!" Ben continued to threaten until he gasped, feeling his body being squeezed as hard as it could. That shut him right up.
"Ben..." Jeff whispered faintly, eyes starting to become unable to focus on anything. Soon, he could no longer hear Ben, or Slenderman, or anything. Vision began to fade as well. What was happening to him? Why couldn't he think of anything? Where was he? Why? Why was this happening?
Slenderman stopped his constriction with Ben, bringing him closer to his boyfriend. "See this? I'm going to re-write your little Jeff's mind. I'll let him keep his love for you, and all his memories. I just want to add a few things~"
"Jeff..." Breathed Ben as he gave Slenderman a hard glare. He wished he could kill Slenderman right now. "This is low. Even for you. Even for being one of us. You can't do this. Not to Jeff. He didn't do anything wrong. Nothing worse than what you've ever done."
Slenderman's face split open somewhat to give a chilling, pointy toothed grin. The teeth he usually reserved to consuming his victims. "Don't worry Ben Drowned. You'll be joining him soon enough. I just wanted you to be able to watch him fall before you did." He said simply. Although somehow, those were some of the creepiest words Ben had ever heard being said to him.
Jeff's head lulled forward, and his eyes stared blankly ahead. He nearly looked dead, only his breathing showing he was still alive. He resembled a perfectly dead corpse.
Ben just watched, horrified and out of breath. How could this be happening? How could he not be able to fight for Jeff? His Jeff that would laugh with him, snuggle him, and be as wonderfully adorable as he could be was now being hurt in front of his very own eyes. Ben grit his teeth, holding back tears. He wouldn't cry. Not now. He had to be strong for Jeff. For no matter what anyone else said, he loved Jeff more than himself or anyone else. Seeing Jeff in this state terrified him and hurt him more than Slenderman could ever understand. 'F*ck...Jeff, please fight back...you're stronger than you think. Don't give into his power Jeff!'
Jeff gave no response for a long time. Not even breathing. He was blank. Totally blank. Finally, his head lifted. Jeff's eyes seemed to be even darker and deadlier than before. Blood stained his lips and yellow teeth, and his grin was now full of yellow and red teeth. Jeff's skin became sickly looking, going from pure pale to a nasty looking shade of orangish-yellow. In other words, Jeff had changed. A lot. "I'm...here..." He hissed, seeming to have some trouble speaking with his new mouth.
"JEFF!" Ben cried out, trying his hardest to escape the bindings. 'NO! DAMN IT ALL, WHAT DID SLENDERMAN DO TO HIM?!' Jeff just looked so different, almost unrecognizable. It scared the living crap out of Ben, but he refused to show it. 'Jeff! Oh dear God, why?!'
Slenderman laughed, cherishing Ben's heartbreak. How deliciously sinister. "That's not your Jeff anymore, Ben. He serves under my power. My control. He's a mere puppet on strings. From now on, he'll only listen to me."
That having been said, Jeff was uncoiled and set on the ground, standing up in a weird position. His feet were pointing towards each other, and his back hunched over slightly. Both arms remained at his sides, and he had not yet taken out his trusty knife. The same horrific and frightening face remained, prepared to obey the orders Slenderman would give him. "Only...waiting..." The puppet Jeff murmured softly.
"JEFF! SLENDERMAN, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?! WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS?!" Ben was impatient, demanding to know. This wasn't typical for Slenderman. Not in the slightest. This was so random and unexpected, Ben felt complete confusion. He wanted to know everything. Anything to save Jeff. "IS THIS OVER SOME DAMN EMOTIONS?! DO YOU LOVE HIM OR SOMETHING?! THIS ISN'T THE WAY TO SHOW IT, DUMBASS!"
Slenderman sighed and chuckled again. " Forgive me, Ben Drowned. I'm not doing this under my own orders. It is the orders of another one of us. They're stronger than I am, and they offered a great reward for my services. " He began to explain, motioning to Jeff. " It's true I used to have feelings for him. But I've changed. I have feelings for someone else. It does not mean I cannot toy with the last useless crush I had. "
Ben smirked slightly. So, not only had he been hired to do it, he enjoyed it as well? Typical true monster. "You're a sick f*ck, you know that?" Ben insulted, feeling disgusted by Slenderman's presence. How could he have ever thought of Slenderman as a friend?
" Oh yes. I know that quite well. " Slenderman confirmed, unaffected by Ben's words. Slenderman couldn't care less. A tentacle wrapped around Jeff's head, titling it up to stare at Ben.
Ben cringed at the stare of such empty eyes. Eyes that belonged to Jeff. Not even his true Jeff. One that he prayed was still inside this thing that took over Jeff's body. "Hang in there Jeffy. I'll save us. I promise." He hoped his message would at least touch Jeff in some way.
Slenderman shook his head. What a fool. Ben should have been a bit more cautious for where he dared to show up with Jeff. Now Ben would pay the price for a simple mistake. Then again, Slenderman was already hunt for the couple. Perhaps they would have stood a chance had the two been elsewhere. Here, they stood no chance. No one to hear them scream, cry, or plead. Alone with only Slenderman. " Now it's your turn, Ben Drowned. Say good-bye to Jeff. Forever. " Yes, forever indeed. For Slenderman was the only one who could release Jeff and Ben from his spell. Why ever do that? This was obviously going to be quite fun.
"Leave us alone! You damn traitor! I trusted you! Leave us alone!" Ben struggled once more, feeling his mind start to go blank. No! No, no, no, no! He made a promise to Jeff! He couldn't give up now! "Stop! STOP!" Ben screamed at the top of his voice, hoping someone would help them.
No help arrived. Instead, Ben was forced to plunge deep into his own mind, losing his hearing as well. Things were only getting worse and worse by the second, but Ben wouldn't stop fighting. They had to have a chance of escaping, and if Ben could just make it until help arrived, everything would be alright. Everything would make sense then. Ben just had to hold on.
Holding on was becoming too difficult for him as Slenderman used more force to get into his mind and take over. Ben groaned, tossing and turning, still resisting with all his might. He thought about what tonight was supposed to be like. How wrong things had gone. Ben wouldn't allow Slenderman to be victorious. Still hanging on by just a thread, Ben clung tightly to his belief that someone would come rescue them soon.
'How impressive,' Slenderman thought to himself. 'Such an awesome amount of stubbornness he possesses. It's a shame I'll have to break him. A talent like that cannot be truly harnessed under a spell. Oh well. I'm sure he'll still have plenty of power serving me.' He used his highest amount of power, a feat rarely used by him. Slenderman would not allow Ben to escape.
The amount of force became too much for Ben. He yelped and starting to experience the effects of succumbing to Slenderman. 'J-Jeff...please don't hate me for this...but I can't...fight...any...longer...sor...ry...' Ben's body went limp, both eyes shutting slowly. It took a few moments, but Ben stopped resisting. His eyes shut. And his mind belonged to the one and only Slenderman.
Seeing his triumph, Slenderman turned to Jeff who still stood patiently. " You've done an excellent job waiting. I will be done with him soon. In the mean time, do you wish to have a distraction? "
Jeff gave a slow nod. "Yes~ I'd like that a lot~ HEE HEE HEEEEEE~!" His head titled back and he laughed out loud, the maddening sound echoing through the night. A nearby flock of birds took off to the sky as if they knew of the evil brewing.
((To be continued in part 2!))
The Forest Date ((BenxJeff)) by NummyKittensWatch
©2013-2016 NummyKittens
A Sleepy Game shipping, part one!
This took me SOOOOO long to do.
But it was all worth it...all of it...
OH MY GURD! >w<
Thanks for all the love this has gotten! I've never had something loved so much!
If you wanna RP with me, (One of my Creepypasta OCs or an original), then shoot me a Note, and I'll be there on the double!
I've doodled stuff for this, but my drawing skills suck. ;.; If you wanna attempt to do it, I don't mind one bit.
This took me SOOOOO long to do.
But it was all worth it...all of it...
OH MY GURD! >w<
Thanks for all the love this has gotten! I've never had something loved so much!
If you wanna RP with me, (One of my Creepypasta OCs or an original), then shoot me a Note, and I'll be there on the double!
I've doodled stuff for this, but my drawing skills suck. ;.; If you wanna attempt to do it, I don't mind one bit.
HI GUYS! It's me, Nummy! The author of this story! This is my new account and I'm asking you to please watch it so you guys can give me some story ideas and requests and we can even RP! Thanks!
Suck you Slender.
Damn you Slender and TO THINK I ENJOYED PLAYING THAT GAME!!!!!
i now hate slendy....poor ben
you made it so sad.
i liked Slendy
i hate him now ;-;
I literally started tearing up at the end of the this part. Slendy,don't mess with my Creepypasta OTP! I off to read part 2!!!!
wow this is awesome!!!!!!i love it!
Part two isn't working....
I need to see the next part!!
I'm almost finished with it! Just wait for it!
Oh hell NO! Slendy fuck U, how could U do it!
*slaps slendy whit his Own tentacles!*
*slaps slendy whit his Own tentacles!*
ha ha thats funny
XD Wow, Slendy's not gonna look so good by the end of this fanfic...
*Hits Slender upside the head* Don't f*@#ing ruin it!!! I will beat you with all your 8 pages!!!
You go gurl! BEAT HIM WITH 12 TO MAKE IT WORSE.
Slender: Why do I have to be surrounded by fangirls...
*Hits Slender upside the head with 12 pages!* Shut up and let everyone read this, you douche bag!!!
*Hits Slender upside the head with 12 pages!* Shut up and let everyone read this, you douche bag!!!
*smacks Slender Man upside the head* We all know that I wouldn't harm a single fahking hair on Jeff nor BEN, and i'm much more powerful than you, considering I beat you down when you bich slapped me last week, so you harm one more single hair on their heads, Zalgo help me you will CRUMBLE LIKE A MOTHA FAHKIN' COOKIE!
Slender Man: Let the fan fiction decide if I obey you or not.
*starts smacking him senseless* Z_Z
Slender Man: Let the fan fiction decide if I obey you or not.
*starts smacking him senseless* Z_Z
*hands you a baseball bat* Would you like to help?
Oh, no thank you. Not only do I have a chainsaw, but he'll get a beating soon~
So, I'm guessing you're on team Hate for Slenderman. It's either pity or hate at the moment, anyways. XD
So, I'm guessing you're on team Hate for Slenderman. It's either pity or hate at the moment, anyways. XD
I really don't hate him, i'm just pissed at him for hurting BEN and Jeff, and their date was going so well! NYA! *smacks Slender Man in the face as hard as I can with a sledgehammer*
They were so close to an actually worth mentioning kiss and more...BUT THEN SLENDY CAME.
I have to make it! I'm in the process right now!
Maybe I'll do a little preview for ya'll, since you're so impatient. X3
Maybe I'll do a little preview for ya'll, since you're so impatient. X3
Slenderman you shit!
This is awesome,but...Whooo was the person -or monster- that paid por Slendy's 'services'? And why?!
Slenderman you shit!
This is awesome,but...Whooo was the person -or monster- that paid por Slendy's 'services'? And why?!
That's a secret! ;3 You'll find out soon enough.
But I'll give you and everyone else a hint. This particular pasta monster enjoys consuming it's victims~
But I'll give you and everyone else a hint. This particular pasta monster enjoys consuming it's victims~
...Oh god.
I think I know.
I think I know.
Who do you guess? You can send me a note if you think you know~!
I guess....someone :T
Nnno,I keep it to myself.
Nnno,I keep it to myself.


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First off, you need to get past the title, Bad Genres. The film's opening credits actually translate Mauvais Genres as Gender Bias, which makes a hell of a lot more sense given the subject and tone of this Belgian thriller.
Although, if you want a more literal title for description, 101 Red Herrings may suffice.
Bo Ancellin's life has not been easy. A transsexual, when she was a young boy her father abused her. She ran away from home, but when returned by the police no one would believe her stories about her father, a prominent figure in Brussels. But now her father stands accused of abusing young boys, and the police want Bo's help.
Meanwhile, a rough trade punk named Johnny has moved in next door, running drugs, servicing older women and catching Bo's eye. Then there's the demented killer slicing up trans prostitutes, and the police think Bo may lead them to — or perhaps be — the killer.
Sounds complex? Not really. The movie takes a rather leisurely pace, and after a couple of perfunctory killings in the first few minutes, the first half focuses more on Bo's pursuit of Johnny. Unfortunately, Johnny's a brutal boy who seems to get more enjoyment out of toying with Bo and breaking her arm than from any flirtation between the two. Why Bo keeps submitting herself to this brutality — other than for the advancement of the plot — seems to be one of the movie's biggest mysteries (along with the amazement you'll feel at the very high standard of living enjoyed by transsexual street prostitutes in Brussels — from the looks of their apartments and neighborhoods, they must have a great union).
Mauvais Genres is the kind of thriller that seems complex only because key information is withheld, making any attempts to figure out the killer's identity a waste of time. While red herrings fly fast and furious, real clues are nowhere to be found. Instead, the film drops into a black hole of exposition for the last ten or fifteen minutes, where things are revealed and motives explained, and nothing seems to be connected to anything else.
Motivation and structure problems aside, the consistent pleasure of Mauvais Genres is Robinson Stévenin's performance as Bo . Stévenin doesn't polish over Bo's more unattractive aspects, and never allows the character to become a mere collection of gender clichés. It's a performance more worthy than the movie it graces. — SB
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|Understanding Diversity
According to the Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English here is the definition of respect:
A very important thing to notice is that respect is both a noun AND a verb, which tells us that respect is not just something you have but rather something that needs to be exercised. There are many ways to show others respect, and it is imperative that parents and caregivers teach their children not only what respect is but how to show it towards others and have it for oneself.
Respecting Others
Teaching your children to respect others is one of the most valuable things you can teach them in order to enable them to be a successful contributor to society. Understanding that diversity and differences among friends, classmates, and teammates are things that should be celebrated and respected will allow your children to make meaningful connections with those around them as well as be respected in return. As the saying goes, respect is a two-way street and you've got to give it to get it.
How To Raise Respectful Kids
Respect means honoring other people and treating them with care and courtesy. While respect includes good manners, the core of the behavior goes deeper than politeness. It stems from the belief that other people have as much worth and dignity as you, and that harming others or their property is inherently wrong. Kids usually learn to be respectful of rules at home and at school, to not make fun of friends, and to use polite speech. Respectful behavior seems to have fallen out of favor in public discourse and mass media, and kids pick that up. But they need to learn that even strong feelings can be expressed in a respectful way.
Be Supportive
Even young children deserve respect. Show your kids that you care about their feelings--by sympathizing with their needs, comforting their fears, and explaining what you're doing when it concerns them. Respecting your child means not putting him or her down or making negative statements that could become self-fulfilling prophecies. Children who grow up in supportive families are more likely to develop healthy self-respect--which encourages them to believe in their abilities and make good choices for themselves.
Respect is a Two-Way Street
Set Rules and Boundaries
Rules are essential reminders for kids to curb their impulses. Family rules could include no name-calling or bad language, listening to what others have to say, not using a sibling's belongings without asking, and finding a respectful way to tell someone they're annoying you. Set reasonable boundaries, and let children know what is expected of them. Be sure to give consistent consequences when rules are broken--or they won't be meaningful. Similarly, compliment your child when she or he follows a rule that you've set.
Practice Good Manners
Courtesy is the oil that makes everything run more smoothly. Remember the "magic words" please and thank you? You might want to also teach your child "may I," "excuse me," and "I'm sorry." These phrases are outward expressions of kindness that help kids function in the world and build relationships. Good table manners are also a form of respect for others who are sharing your meal. Make practicing table manners at home a fun experience rather than an angry or tense one.
Be a Role Model for Respect
Parents are the key role models for most of their children's behaviors, including respect. Kids learn much more from their parents' example than from anything else. How moms and dads treat each other helps define how our kids will behave with members of the opposite sex. Adults can also be negative role models, if they speak rudely to a waiter, curse at slow drivers, or treat their own parents disrespectfully. Think about what your kids are learning by watching you.
Teach Kids How to Disagree Respectfully
One of the greatest challenges most of us face is how to deal respectfully with people with whom we disagree. This is something even adults have a hard time with. Some basic rules that you could teach your children (and put into practice in your own dealings): Don't judge people before you get to know them. Treat other people the way you want to be treated. Listen attentively before you jump in with your argument. And if you're treated disrespectfully, tell the person, "I don't like being talked to that way. Please use a polite tone of voice (or please wait for me to finish speaking) so we can have a discussion."
Encourage Respect for Nature
Help kids respect the natural world by teaching them how to treat wild creatures, plants, and pets. If your child wants to pet a dog or cat, teach him or her to ask the owner whether it's OK first. Make sure kids take care of their pets, remembering to give them enough food, water, and attention. When you're out in nature, explain the concept of "leave no trace"--taking home any items they've brought in and leaving flowers and plants for others to enjoy.
Teach Respect for Surroundings
When kids toss their ice cream cups on the street or cover neighbors' houses with toilet paper on Halloween, they haven't learned the connection between respecting people and respecting their property. Start by teaching kids to be careful with their own and family members' belongings. Then extend that by getting involved with kids in neighborhood cleanups, flower-planting, and recycling. If they accidentally harm another's property, have them write a note and offer to help fix the problem.
As some of Stanford's athletes talked about in the video, respect plays a large role in sports as well. When children are playing sports it is important that they have respect for their coaches, their teammates, their bodies, and even their opponents. Having good sportsmanship is something that may not come naturally to many children but is something that they must learn in order to be successful in their athletic endeavors. Here are 10 ways to be a good sport
Understanding diversity and tolerance are two key components that go hand in hand with learning how to respect others. It is important that children learn that although everyone is different - we all look different, like different things, come from different places, and hold different beliefs - we are all human and both want and deserve to be respected.
Here's a simple and fun activity that demonstrates diversity in a way that elementary school children can easily understand.
Another important component of respect is self-respect. It is hard to show others respect and get respect in return if you do not have respect for yourself. Building a child's self-esteem when they are young is essential to them having a strong sense of who they are as a person and to having respect for themselves. Here is some more information about helping your children develop positive self-esteem
With all of the bullying that goes on in schools and in other areas of your children's lives learning about respect, tolerance, diversity, and self-respect has become more important than ever. Bullying comes in many forms: from physically harming someone, to purposely excluding someone from an activity, to calling somebody a mean name in a text or online. It is important that parents and caregivers are aware of the challenges children may be facing on a daily basis so, let's get informed about bullying
As parents and caregivers, you are the people that your children will look to for guidance when they are in difficult situations. It is essential that you have a plan about talking to them about bullying. Once you have informed yourself about bullying and how it can be prevented and handled it is important that you talk to your child. Creating an open line of communication with them will ensure that if they are ever having a problem they will feel comfortable coming to you with the issue. After you talk to them about bullying have them sign the "Bullying Pledge" and put it on your refrigerator or hang it in their bedroom as a constant reminder that they will not take part in bullying and that when they see it happening they will take a stand against it.


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College Hockey:Watters Named MTU Coach
HOUGHTON, Mich. — Michigan Tech named former Boston Bruins assistant coach Tim Watters to the vacant head coaching position Thursday.
Watters, a 13-year National Hockey League veteran, replaces Bob Mancini, who accepted a job at USA Hockey on July 14 after four years behind the Huskies' bench.
"We're very excited that Tim has chosen to move from the professional ranks back to college hockey to lead our program," said Michigan Tech athletic director Rick Yeo. "He has been successful throughout his career and I'm confident he'll continue to help build our program back to national prominence."
Watters played three seasons with Michigan Tech scoring, 19 goals and 74 assists for 93 career points. Watters was a key player in Michigan Tech's third-place finish in the 1981 NCAA Tournament. Watters was both a First Team All-American, and All-WCHA.
Following his Michigan Tech career, Watters spent seven seasons with the NHL's Winnipeg Jets, then six seasons with the Los Angeles Kings. Watters served as a player-coach with the IHL's Phoenix Roadrunners and then joined Steve Kasper in Boston as an assistant coach.
"I'm thrilled and honored to come back to my alma mater and coach," said Watters. "It's a great opportunity and I have no doubt we can be very successful at Michigan Tech."
Watters becomes the 18th coach in Michigan Tech's history.
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Hyatt Regency Dongguan Hotel
- Location:
- Address: Song Shan Lake Central District, Science and Technology Industrial Park, Qinyuan Road, Dongguan, Guangdong
- Tel: 22891234 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: Hyatt Regency Dongguan Hotel
- Lowest Price: $187
Hyatt Regency Dongguan Hotel is located in the business district of the Dongguan Song Shan Lake Science and Technology Industrial Park, adjacent to the Guangdong Regional Government Offices. Covering an area of 48 acres and complemented by a 2.5 acre lychee garden, it has a breathtaking lakefront view, with an international-standard golf course 10 minutes away.
The hotel offers a contemporary business address in Southern China, combined with the serenity of an oasis. The Hyatt Regency Dongguan is a popular choice of hotel for visitors to the Canton Fair.
Opened in 2006.
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Studies confirmed that Menactra can be given concurrently with MMRV and PCV7 vaccine.[Jaimie Duplass-Fotolia.com]
FDA has cleared Sanofi Pasteur's quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine, Menactra® (Meningococcal [groups A, C, Y and W-135] polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate vaccine), for use in infants aged 9–23 months. Approval in the U.S. is the first for a meningococcal vaccine for this age group, Sanofi Pasteur points out.
Menactra was first approved by FDA in 2005 for use in children and adults aged 11–55 years. In 2007 the license was expanded to cover use of the vaccine in children aged 2–10 years.
The latest clearance of Menactra in infants was based on data from one Phase II and three Phase III multicenter trials including over 3,300 infants. The results showed that two doses of Menactra given three months apart elicited a robust immune response against the relevant serogroups. Data from the studies also confirmed that Menactra could be administered concurrently with the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella vaccine and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine PCV7.
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