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|Garth the Gnome
Up on the ledge along the wall the little gnome does his best to sneak in between the palisade and dwarf. Just want a better view of who's coming in.
Stealth > 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Garth tries to squeeze into the space at V11 to get line of sight on the brigand standing in the doorway (V14). If he gets line of sight on him, he fires off a Force Missile.
Force Missile (hits as Magic Missile) > 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
The gnome gives a little laugh as the silvery dart smashes into the bandit.
|Bimbur Longstrike
How hard it is to just stay still?
Bimbur raises to shooting position and knocks and draws an arrow in one fluid motion in complete quiet taking advantage of cover to stay unseen. Using his training to correct for any problems and take advantage of the shortened range perfect shot/point blank shot , he releases his arrow at the leader when the surprise is obviously blown.
Stealth/Attack/Reroll/Damage 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
|Udoeak Duskwalker
Khargol tries to be as quiet as possible when the bandits enter the fortress but it appears that the orc has some learning to do.
Jeremiah wants to be stealthy as well but his mistake with the broom gives up his cover. He steps forward and readies himself for a battle as the group of thieves now know that someone else is here and they aren't going to get their wares without a fight.
The leader, now looking around and seeing the party waiting in ambush calls to his men, "To arms! It looks like we will have to show these fools what messing with the Stag Lord means!"
The gnome takes the opportunity to peer around his dwarven friend to "wiggle his fingers a little" and launch a force missle into the unsuspecting bandit below. The hit is solid and makes the fellow side step and double over in pain. When he gathers himself and straightens up he coughs and covers his hand with blood. "Damn you Gnome! Your life ends now!"
Bimbur fires his shot at the leader but misses the man. While he does so with stealth and does not attract much attention, the cover is now fully blown and all are prepping for their fight.
Cover is blown and surprise round over. Ready yourselves for battle!
Init. Order: (with total roll)
Anwel - 21
Khargol - 19
Leader - 18
Richard - 13
Bandit 3 - 12
Bandit 4 - 12
Udoeak - 11
Bandit 1 - 9
Bandit 2 - 9
Garth - 6
Jeremiah - 5
Bimbur - 3
...Anwel sees that the situation has started to turn sour and acts!
|Richard Hawke
|Udoeak Duskwalker
Not a big gripe, but Udo should be large, at the moment. Also, I said that I held my action, so I would like to take it now, since combat has started, and move to S,T 15,16, provoking no attacks of opportunity, as they should still be flatfooted, and moving a total of 50 feet from my current position. I assume I would have my longsword out, seeing as how we were preparing for this.
Edit: If I'm not mistaken, this should happen after Richard's shot, from the way that readied actions and held actions work.
Readied action :D? Or was I too descriptive in the 'triggers'? If not: here's the attack roll and damage
Your readied action is still valid and I was expecting it. I was just assuming you would make your post like you just did. Not sure of a better way to do that.
Richard's bolt flies true and lands a direct hit on the leader. The damage to him is severe, but he is still standing. Hit has been recorded
Udoeak, please go ahead with what you would like to do. You sword is drawn. If you wish to attack, please do so before the others go.
|Udoeak Duskwalker
I can still attack? I just double-moved 50 feet. If you really want me to attack, though...
Longsword Attack, U13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Longsword Damage, 2h: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 4) + 9 = 19
Also, I just realized I'm taller than the 10 foot tall walls.
|Anwel Lossio
You're right. I thought for some reason that you growing larger that also increased your speed. My mistake.
You'd think it would matter, but it never seems to work out that way.
Before I take my action, a question: can I reach either square R14 or square R12 as a move action?
|Anwel Lossio
Anwel wrote:Before I take my action, a question: can I reach either square R14 or square R12 as a move action?You can certainly reach R12 since it's only 5' away. R14 would still be achievable with a move action. I just consider the cart to be more like difficult terrain.
Roger that. I just wanted to make sure, in case you might consider getting out from under the cart equivalent to a move action in and of itself.
Anwel ducks his head to keep it from banging on the lip of the cart, and steps out into the sunlight. The hems of his robe and of his longer tabard are soaked and stained with mucky standing water, and they drip where he steps. Anwel snorts; he can deal with the discomfort, and though he himself had not prepared the spell today Garth could remove the mudstains easily enough. But if Anwel wanted to become invisible and resposition himself, he would still leave a trail for those with eyes to see.
Very well, he thinks to himself. Instead of trying for the subtle approach, Anwel moves to interpose himself between the bandits and Oleg and Svetlana. "Whoever your Stag Lord is," he says, with bravado he does not feel, "His realm ends at the walls of this place. And he will soon see them shrink around him!" Anwel's voice rises toward the end of his challenge, and he segues into a blur of complex syllables and subtle motions of the fingers. "Kaden asta ricinic mrith kluchuduun!" A strangely sombre play of greyed-out hues sprays from Anwel's fingers and assaults the eyes and minds of the three bandits closest to him.
Move to R14, cast Color Spray to hit the leader and the two bandits behind him. They should all make Will saves versus DC 17.
|Jeremiah Strickland
This is assuming the leader is still up during Jeremiah's turn, and within 25 feet. If the color spray incapacitates him, instead targeting the closest mook not affected by it.
Jeremiah's irises begin to shine with a holy flame. His face screws into a grimace as he faces the bandit leader. His hands form complex patterns he doesn't even recognize, though they somehow feel like the right thing to do. With a voice much more brave than Jeremiah feels right now, he declares, "Drop your weapon and submit to Sarenrae's holy light!" Casting command on the leader, to drop whatever he is holding. Will DC 15 negates.
|Khargol Uzgurn
Khargol swears under his breath as he scratches against the floor of the trading post, easily alerting the bandits in the area to his presence. And then Jeremiah tripping over the bucket removes all doubt of what is going on.
Of course, as soon as it begins, it seems like this fight will be over in short order. If the leader is still standing after Anwel's spell goes off, he charges him. If not, he charges the first bandit he can that was not affected by the color spray.
Khargol dashes headlong across the trading post floor, his tusked maw opening in a bestial cry of battle, for the first time showing the more feral side of his parentage. As he runs forward, he draws the falchion from its sheath on his back, twirling it with practiced skill in his grasp before he raises his left hand to grasp it in both, and when he reaches his target, he brings the heavy curved blade down hard, clearly hoping to simply cleave his foe in half.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10
...or not.
As the color spray shoots forth from the hand of the elf, the three men do nothing other than stair into the oncoming barrage of colors and become captivated by what they see. After a brief second, the three men find that their so called "eye candy" is rendering them unconscious.
They all drop to the ground, helpless as the day they are born.
According to spell description, and I could be wrong but probably not, they are all unconscious, stunned, and blinded for 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5 rounds.
This knocks out the leader for his turn in initiative. We now await Khargol's action.
Anwel - 21
Khargol - 19 <---
Leader - 18
Richard - 13
Bandit 3 - 12
Bandit 4 - 12
Udoeak - 11
Bandit 1 - 9
Bandit 2 - 9
Garth - 6
Jeremiah - 5
Bimbur - 3
Jeremiah you may want to adjust what it is you'd like to do when you're up given what happened to the leader.
(Edit: Khargol, since we posted at the same time, and I missed your post, you can redo your action given the outcome of the spell. Your attack roll can be redone since they are all unconscious now)
|Richard Hawke
I'll post my action now, since I'm about to take a short nap.
On his initiative, Richard will reload and then fire at the bandit that is in W 15, unless Khargol is going to charge past the other and take him out. In which case, I'll attack the other one.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Crit Confirmation and Damage:
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
1d10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
|Bimbur Longstrike
|Khargol Uzgurn
Seeing the three bandits in front drop, Khargol moves forward quickly, knowing there are more around the corner of the wall, he heads directly for the bandit behind the first three, hoping to catch him before he can react to his comrades all collapsing simultaneously.
As he moves, he draws his falchion, speeding his pace as he closes the distance. He releases a bestial roar as he rapidly moves forward on the nearest bandit to him, leaping the body of the unconscious enemy (in U13) and slashing at a downward angle, intending to cleave the bandit in half from his left shoulder to his right hip..or at least, as much of that distance as his strength will allow.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8
The half-orc's swing finds home in the bandit's chest ripping him open and showering those around with blood. He quickly throws his around his chest to stop the flow of blood as he falls down on his knees. He appears to be hanging on to life by threads.
Richard aims his weapon and lets loose the bolt. It travels straight and buries itself in the man's neck. After a desperate and futile attempt to stop the bleeding and hold on to his life, the man falls over and breathes his last.
With the three men unconscious and the other dead (or near death), Oleg and Svetlana turn to each other in joy. They cheer out to the group "Hurray! This will show those men not to come around here anymore. I owe you all so much!"
Well this went quicker than I thought. Since all are pretty much incapacitated (with exception of Khargol's bleeding victim ... but we can see how that is going) I'm going to switch this over to open play.
I will defer to Udoeak and Garth and take their actions first in this open session since they were up next in the list.
|Jeremiah Strickland
Jeremiah moves quickly to the bandit who is bleeding profusely from his chest, not worried any more about whether the man poses a threat. He says to the others, "We should tie those ones up 'fore they come out of their sleep," while laying his hands on the bandit. (Provided he isn't stabbed for his trouble) Jeremiah closes his eyes and, after a second, a light swells out from his forehead and bathes all those in the area. His face assumes a grimace as this occurs.
Channeling energy: 1d6 ⇒ 2
4/5 uses of channel energy remaining.
|Anwel Lossio
Anwel surveys the field. Khargol is in among the enemy, who almost to a man lie on the ground at his feet. Udoeak, Jeremiah, Khargol and Anwel have them surrounded, and Richard, Garth, and Bimbur have suffered no challenge to their control of the heights. Bimbur seems to be ogling Anwel; the elf tucks his snow-white hair behind his ears.
"You are welcome," says Anwel to Oleg and Svetlana, not turning around but directing his energy and intention towards them just the same. "But we are not done. Jeremiah is right. These three," Anwel waves his hand at the men his spell had felled, "will soon awaken, and we must bind them before they do. If anyone has rope, I will help you do so."
Anwel kneels by the human who had spoken of the Stag Lord, whose bow seems to be of sturdier make and stronger pull than the others'. His next words are directed as much to the one remaining conscious bandit as they are to his comrades. "I think we should remember that we are to execute unrepentant bandits only. For the penitent, justice takes other forms. If we make these men our prisoners, we should give them a chance to repent and make restitution." Anwel speaks to Oleg and Svetlana again, this time actually turning his head to look at them. "I'm sure their debt to you is not so substantial that it cannot be worked off." He gives a slight smile.
|Jeremiah Strickland
Jeremiah nods inwardly at Anwel's words, thinking, Thank the Dawnflower! I had hoped these folks wouldn't be so brutal as to murder these men while they're down, and it seems my hopes were made true. Dour though he may be at times, I think I'm likin' that elf. Outwardly, he gives an affirmative grunt after Anwel's words to make his feeling on the matter known.
|Richard Hawke
Richard unhooks the hook from his wall-top mount, dropping the rope to the ground and following suit with a careful jump...
Acrobatics DC15: 1d20 ⇒ 18
...Landing safely before reaching down to untie the rope from the hook.
He'll go from Bandit to Bandit, tying their wrists behind their backs down the line.
"We are in agreement, they shall have the mercy of the law. Though if they give any true resistance, they shall meet the fate of the other two, for the mercy of those they harmed." Richard says affirmatively with a nod towards Anwel.
After he finishes tying up each bandit, he will move to the bodies of the fallen, and attempts to draw his fired bolts.
|Khargol Uzgurn
Khargol snarls down at the one in front of him trying futilely to stem the flow of blood from the gaping wound in his chest. He begins to raise his sword, intending to finish him, before the cheers of Oleg and Svetlana bring him back to himself.
He draws in a slow, deep breath, calming himself as he removes a scrap of cloth from his backpack, wiping the blood off of his falchion then himself. "Those were the terms of the charter, weren't they?" he responds to Anwel, still facing the bandit before him. As Jeremiah approaches to tend the man's wounds, Khargol drops to his knees, removing the backpack he wears to remove a length of rope from it, cutting a piece off the end just long enough to be used for binding the one in front of him.
With perhaps a little too much roughness, he forces the conscious bandit onto his stomach, letting the rough floor of the fort rub harshly against his chest wound. He then uses his hemp rope to bind the man's wrists behind his back. When finished, he easily forces the bandit to his feet, holding him by his bonds.
Pulling him backwards, the man's back against Khargol's chest, he lifts his falchion, letting the bandit see the large half-orc's face reflected on the blade. He releases a low, menacing growl into the captive's ear before whispering low into it,"Count yourself fortunate that I am so devout a follower of Abadar's precepts, vermin. The only thing that stopped me from using this very steel to end your miserable existence is the very law you so easily flaunt. However...," he pauses, a wicked grin spreading across his face, revealing his sharp tusks,"...should you choose to show your lack of repentance by being...uncooperative...rest assured that the last sensation you will know is the point of my blade piercing your heart."
Intimidate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
With that, he shoves the bandit forward, wanting him in a more central area where he, and the others, may be more easily interrogated.
|Udoeak Duskwalker
Udoeak leans against his blade, now dug into the earth.
Well, that works, I suppose.
Soon, Udoeak returns to his normal size, right around the time the bandits who were color sprayed would be waking up.
Good morning sunshine, he says to the first to wake up, only a foot or so from his face.
Udoeak's muscles are still incredibly vascular from his mutagen, just so y'know.
|Bimbur Longstrike
|Jeremiah Strickland
Jeremiah leaves the interrogation to Khargol, who seems to have it under control. He helps the others tie up the unconscious bandits before they become coherent enough to resist. With that done, he drags the body of the dead bandit out from the front of the outpost and to a suitable spot for burial. He looks over the dead man solemnly for a short while, then thinks a prayer to Pharasma and one to Sarenrae. Finally, he moves back into Oleg's to look for a shovel for a grave.
|Richard Hawke
Richard stands beside Udoeak as the bandits begin to rouse, a wary eye on the odd musculature of the elf.
"You have been tried and found guilty of things worthy of your demise. You have one chance to redeem yourselves. Repent in the eyes of the law and the gods, and become a productive aspect to the very people you terrorized." Richard speaks with air of command about him, as if he is used to being in this position. "The other option is to set an example to those who follow the same path that you have. Make your choice wisely, my friends seem tense and disappointed."
He chuckles and pats a hand on Khargol's shoulder, and he motions to Udoeak as well.
|Anwel Lossio
Anwel accepts a length of rope from Richard, and binds the hands of one of the magicked bandits while the human takes care of the other two. When Anwel is satisfied, he stands up, brushes the dust off his knees, and looks more intently at Oleg and Svetlana. He wants no part in the kind of treatment Khargol and Udoeak apparently have in store for their prisoners, and their presence raises some thorny issues with their guests that no one else seems interested in resolving. "That is correct, Khargol," he says icily to the Abadaran, turning away and walking to the couple. He didn't want to be anywhere nearby when he inevitably lost his head again, like he did when he charged the bandits. Anwel wondered what the bandit would do to provoke him.
"I mentioned that working for you was a possible way for any one of these men to repent of banditry," he says, uncomfortable, looking back and forth between Oleg and Svetlana, not really making eye contact with either for long. "I suggested that without your prior consent, and I'd like to apoligize. If you don't want them here, well, that's that." Anwel wrings his hands, the motion mostly lost in his wide sleeves, but the discomfort showing on his face. "There is another way for even the unrepentant bandits to pay down part of their debt: to claim their property. Most of it should go to you regardless. But I was wondering if I could claim one of their bows. I would give you the one I carry in exchange."
|Garth the Gnome
From his place on the wall Garth's eyes had widened as he watched everything going on below him. He'd never been in a large battle before and he couldn't believe how quickly it had ended. Got to hit one at least. Glad Green got to pretty much finish him off.
He sees the dwarf looking over the wall into the distance and grabs hold of the wooden palisade. Lifting himself up he does the same. "What'cha looking for out there?"
Perception > 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
|Bimbur Longstrike
Bimbur turns to Garth speaking so only he can hear,
Suiting actions to words Bimbur gets a look of fury on his face and storms down to grab the leader, "There are civilians at this post, you will tell me who sent you or there will be h(*& to pay."
Bimbur drags the leader to the closest shed or stable away from the others. The look of uncontrolled fury seems out of character for the stoic dwarf, but you notice when you alone make eye contact with Bimbur, he seems to make a quick wink at you.
|Garth the Gnome
Garth silently follows the dwarf across the yard. Droplets of acid flick from his fingertips as he walks leaving a small trail of steaming marks for the bound bandits to see. Before entering the shed/stable/building with Bimbur he turns back towards Dog and gives a sharp whistle.
|Dog the dog
Heel > 1d20 ⇒ 13
Dog watches the little two-leg climb down the ladder and walk across the yard with the other short hairier two-leg. He sees his person turn, whistle and look at him before walking inside.
Go find Goat. Got it!
Dog gets up from where he was sitting at the bottom of the ladder and eagerly trots off to find the goat.
Bimbur scans out to the horizon for additional threats, scouts, or spies. The others mopped them up quickly. Are there others out there?
With that done, he drags the body of the dead bandit out from the front of the outpost and to a suitable spot for burial. He looks over the dead man solemnly for a short while, then thinks a prayer to Pharasma and one to Sarenrae. Finally, he moves back into Oleg's to look for a shovel for a grave.
Upon seeing Jeremiah moving the bandit around, Oleg walks towards him and says,"While we may have our civil justice with these men here, I'd like to make an example of this one." He says pointing to the one that died. "Maybe hang him from my walls! Show all those out in these lands that we are not a place to be tried." An almost sinister smile comes over his face but it is short lived as Svetlana slaps him on the backside of his head. "While I am as angry as you are, I will not resort to barbarianism. Please find this one a home in the ground but do not waste too much time."
Oleg is slightly angered by the hit on the head but comes to understand the woman's words. "You are right. Bury the vermin and lets be done with it."
Anwel approaches the two and offers his suggestion on what to do with these captives. His idea catches the interest of the them as the start to quietly talk with each other. "I do have a few things around here that I could use help with" Svetlana quietly says. "Oh no! If I can't hang these fools from my walls, then I don't want them anywhere near this fort." He turns and looks at Anwel, making sure to speak loud enough for all to hear, "We will keep these men tied up in the barn until our promised guard patrol comes. Restov is going to send men, they just have not arrived yet. Once they are here, we will send them back with the guards. Therefore, until they arrive, they are yours to do with as you will." After finishing he crosses his arms and stairs forward, giving a slight Ha-rumph and putting a sour look on his face. "Oh, and take from them what you will. Leave them naked for all I care."
The group of bandits, now securely tied up, start to awake. They are groggy and seem out of it as they gain some sort of consciousness. The leader seems to be waking up the quickest and says, "RRRAAAAAGGGHHH! What is this? Take off my bonds and fight me like a man! The Stag Lord will not stand for this! My friends will know that I am missing and send others to find me!" He squirms around in his bonds, trying to break free but to no avail.
The one bandit who Khargol scared quite well tries to calm his leader with a "Happs! Quiet! We are in no position to speak let alone barter!."
|Khargol Uzgurn
Khargol stands by quietly as he listens to Oleg and Svetlana work out what to do with the bandits, offering no advice or opinion on what should be done with the bandits. He is not the one they have wronged, so it is not his place to pass judgement.
The waking bandits suddenly draw his attention, the leader of the group struggling hardest against his bonds. The other, the one that Khargol himself tied up, speaks to him in a hushed voice, trying to calm the apparent leader down. A slow, wicked grin spreads across the half-orc's face, revealing the short tusks on either side of his maw. He takes a knee in front of the leader, his dark eyes staring intently into the thug's.
"Happs, is it? Who are you trying to threaten, puny human? Look at yourself! One member of your party dead...the other four tied up like pigs. All that's left is to stick you and shove an apple in your mouth, mmm?" he says to the man, lightly brushing the tip of his falchion against Happs' cheek.
He glances momentarily to Oleg, then returns his attention to Happs. "I know not who this 'Stag Lord' of yours is, snake. Nor do I care. What I do care about is knowing where the rest of these friends of yours are hiding. You're right...others will be sent to find you if we sit idlely. Which, I assure you, we will not do. Now...you can do yourselves a favor and give us the information we need, in which case we make sure your 'friends' do not stop you from living long enough to face a Restovian court...we can deliver you back to your Stag Lord and see how he feels about having contemptible, abject failures on his payroll...or we can deliver you to Abadar himself...the choice is yours, Happs. Choose wisely."
Intimidate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
|Jeremiah Strickland
Jeremiah finds Oleg's punishment agreeable. However, he thinks to himself, I do hope that group from Restov arrives soon, if they are going to arrive. Jeremiah goes to the bonded men not currently being interrogated and searches them, looking for hidden weapons first, then for valuables.
|Udoeak Duskwalker
|Bimbur Longstrike
|Anwel Lossio
"I think you both can consider the matter a little longer," says Anwel, looking first and longest at Oleg, and then at Svetlana. "Once judgment is passed and these men are sent away, it cannot be undone. They cannot be recalled. Repentance is a weighty matter." Anwel looks back over to where Khargol, Udoeak, and Richard look like they have one of the bandits by the chest or throat, and sighs. "Though the point may be moot." He unslings his bow from his shoulders and hands it to Oleg, then turns away. "Thank you."
Anwel walks away, his face a white, expressionless mask. He lets his arms hang down at his sides. His sleeves fall past his hands, and rustle gently with the movement of his arms and shoulders. He hoped Oleg and Svetlana would reconsider. If they could not forgive the bandits, provided any seek their forgiveness, they might turn on him should they ever learn about his past. To occupy his time, Anwel turns to the pile of weapons and other gear Jeremiah is slowly accumulating from the bandits. He picks up one of the bows – not the leader's, which looked too heavy to pull – and twangs the string experimentally.
|Udoeak Duskwalker
There's no need for that, Bimbur. I've seen enough of that, and there's no need for it here. I urge you reconsider, for after you have done such things, your soul is hard to recover.
The same sadness as before can be seen in his eyes, and after his spiel, he sheathes his sword, telling Oleg and Svetlana, "I need to go for a quick walk, I'll be back in a minute or so," before heading out the door, and doing exactly as he has said.
Happs looks up at the orc with fear clearly in his eyes. He understands full well now what is in store for him if he does not comply. "Look, I want to tell you, but I would rather rot in the city dungeon before I say. The Stag Lord is not someone I wish to cross paths with. Kill me now and be done with it!"
The other men, now all awake, do not stop Happs while he speaks. All are looking at the ground in despair. They make no fuss or attempts to test their bonds.
Oleg looks at Anwel as he speaks. He does not say anything back to the elf, just stands there, arms folded and ponders. Svetlana softly says, "He does have a point. We could use the help and they might face a better life than with the guards." The man still continues to stand and think.
Jeremiah looks through all the belongings to the men. When he is complete, he finds:
Happs: Composite Longbow, 20 Arrows, Dagger, Leather Armor, "Special" Silver Amulet, 35 Gold
Bandits (All mentioned are x4): Leather armor, Long Bow, 10 Arrows, Short Sword, 10 Gold
|Khargol Uzgurn
Khargol frowns at the cowering human, giving a loud, huffing snort, putting the point of his falchion into the floor of the fort as he stares into Happs' eyes, his own showing not a wink of fear at all.
"Bah..fool! Were you not given a brain for a reason?! Use it! Think! How far is your camp from here? No one there knows your assault on the trading post has failed and it is surely more than a short walk here. No one there knows. You tell us where your base is, we go and stop them from reporting any problem with your raid here. Then it is on their heads. Your Stag Lord, whoever he is, will not know of your failure here. He will not even know where you are."
"And just to convince you of our magnanimous nature, I offer you a bargain. Have you anyone in your base camp that holds meaning to you? A friend? A lover? Someone the Stag Lord would likely use against you or that you do not wish slain? Tell us the location of your base camp and you have my word, no permanent harm will come to them. We will even deliver them back here to you."
Khargol smiles then, the look seeming perhaps a little out-of-place on the half-orc, as he waits to hear Happs' response to the offer.
|Garth the Gnome
Garth sits down cross-legged near where Khargol is interrogating Happs. The gnome absent-mindedly begins flicking small orbs of acid at the bound man.
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
"Seriously Happs. Happs, right? It will be easier to deal with Green here rather than seeing what the dwarf can do with his bow at close range."
1d3 ⇒ 1
Silent for a few moments as the bandit flinches at the sting of an impending burn. "Or me. At closer range." The gnome chuckles as the glob of acid burns through the leg of Happs pants and sizzles for a few moments against his skin.
|Jeremiah Strickland
Jeremiah looks over to the gnome, not liking what he's seeing. He quiets himself by thinking, It is necessary, I suppose. As I said before, if we can't get the location of the camp, they'll likely assault Oleg's, and this wooden structure would likely burn. When Jeremiah thinks about all that Oleg and Svetlana stand to lose, he's able to quell the part of him that wants to protest. Torture still doesn't sit well in his mind, but if it must be done...
As he finishes gathering the belongings of the bandits (leaving them in their armor) Jeremiah takes a closer look at the amulet Happs had on him. He also takes the coins and gives them to Oleg, saying, "Here, this is likely your coin in the first place."
|Khargol Uzgurn
When the third splash of acid lands on Happs' pant leg, Khargol quickly sweeps it off before it can burn the human's skin, wincing slightly as the glob burns momentarily against his hand.
"Now now...let's not resort to physical violence just yet. Our..guest...has not yet responded to my first offer. If a counter-offer is required, there will be plenty of time for it in a few moments." Khargol answers, hoping that brushing the acid off his leg and taking the damage on himself will convince Happs of his sincerity.
|Anwel Lossio
Anwel leans on the bow as Garth begins throwing acid at the prisoner. Hmm, he thinks to himself, his eyebrows bunching up. He brings one of his hands up and retouches his hair, making sure it hasn't fallen out from behind his ear yet. The gnome has a talent for torture. It was strange seeing the bouncy, haphazard little man suddenly seeming so methodical. First he shows the prisoner his instruments and what they can do, letting his fear build. Fear quickens the heart, and blood thickens near the skin. Then he uses them. Garth's placement of his acid ball shows he has much to learn. The thigh could be a marvelous pouch of blood, but the top of the muscle was one of the harder, more pain-resistant parts of the body, especially for someone in training. The inner thigh, working up to the loins - there the tissue was soft, and a prisoner would feel pain applied there tenfold.
Anwel shakes his head. He wishes he could forget, that he could be only abhorred by the display instead of this confused mixture of put off and appreciative of Garth's talent. He picks up the bow, holds it loosely by his side - not yet wanting to claim it as his own by slinging it over his shoulder - and walks over to Garth. "Come," he says, "I believe Jeremiah has found something interesting."
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Happs listens to the words of the half-orc and thinks about it intensely. He appears to be staring at the ground before him but he is deep in thought. When about to make a decision, Garth takes a seat in front of him, slightly hitting him with the acid orbs.
"Ouch!" shouts Happs as the acid starts to burn his skin, "Is this how you are supposed to treat your prisoner? Fine! I will speak so stop it already. Before I say anything though, you must promise me that I can spend my days here at this post. I do not want to rot in the dungeon and I will do what it takes to work off whatever I owe."
The elderly couple hear the man speaking and Svetlana looks directly at Oleg. "So what do you think dear? We should give them the chance..." Oleg does not budge. He stands there and continues to ponder, appearance still not changing. Finally, after a brief moment, Oleg breaks his silence and says, "Fine. We will take you all as "free labor" but if you do not work to my expectations, then I will have you all sent off to the city."
In unison, each of the men give a small sigh of relief. "Ok, the Stag Lord, my ex-leader, has a fortress, south-west of here. About 70-80 miles. Take the Thorn River south-west towards Tuskwater Lake and you will see it." Happs says this with a relief in his voice, almost happy to get this occasion over.
Noticing the people who are investigating the amulet, Happs shouts to them, "Enjoy my amulet. It is given to those who serve the Stag Lord as leaders." Anwel, hearing the man speak of the amulet, and searching through all the knowledge he has of the area, recalls that this piece of jewelry is indeed a symbol for the Stag Lord.
Happy with the outcome of the whole situation, Svetlana says in joy "Well friends, you are always welcome to stay here and rest whenever you wish. We will make sure that these men are taken care of and I'm sure the city patrol will be able to help as well. But I must ask, what will you do now?"
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Jeremiah, not knowing how to shoot a bow and already having a dagger, passes on the weapons. To Bimbur, he says, "Indeed we still don't know much." To Happs, Jeremiah inquires, "You said he 'as a fortress. What are the walls made of? How many people are there? Are there any higher-in-command's we should know of, or any who can wield magic? Any special defenses?" Jeremiah allows the others to ask any questions they have about the fort as well. For this sort of thing, the more they know the better.


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BARRE — Thanks to a last-minute vote change by Mayor Thomas Lauzon at Tuesday's City Council meeting, residents will have a chance to voice their opinion at town meeting about yet another proposed alternate truck route — this one through Merchants Row.
The council voted 4-2 on Tuesday to put the nonbinding referendum on the ballot. Lauzon had initially voted against the measure, putting the tally at 3-3 and killing the motion, but later changed his vote in favor.
In the initial vote, Michael Boutin, Charles Dindo and Lucas Herring favored the ballot question. Opposing were Anita Chadderton, Michael Smith and the mayor.
Seconds later, however, after Boutin asked if the issue could be tabled, Lauzon changed his mind.
"You know what? I am going to change my vote and put this thing out of its misery," Lauzon said.
Thus the debate continues on whether to route heavy truck traffic around the newly reconstructed North Main Street.
During the "Big Dig" project, trucks were detoured onto Summer Street. Only recently, on Nov. 27, after the project's completion, did the council vote to abandon the Summer Street detour and have trucks again travel through the downtown on North Main. That vote came on the heels on an advisory committee's recommendation that the idea of making permanent the Summer Street bypass be rejected.
Lauzon proposed a ballot question at the council's Nov. 27 meeting to gauge the public's interest in maintaining an alternative truck route. At Tuesday's council meeting, Lauzon said he didn't want to put a question to voters that specifically suggested either Summer Street or Merchants Row as a truck route.
Chadderton agreed.
"I want to know what the whole city feels their downtown should be like," she said.
Dindo, who ended up voting for the ballot question, initially characterized the notion of the referendum as "senseless."
"All the council members are put here by the voters to make decisions like this," Dindo said. "I don't see another truck route without costing the taxpayers a lot of money to achieve something that seems like it is set where it is right now."
Lauzon conceded that if residents do want an alternate route for truck traffic, it would be an expensive undertaking. He said the Summer Street intersections at Maple Avenue and Elm Street would have to be reconstructed because the turns are too tight for trucks to drive through freely. A Merchants Row route would also cost taxpayers money and could have an impact on the redevelopment planned for that part of the city.
Boutin proposed the Merchants Row ballot question after first proposing voters be asked if they wanted an alternate truck route as long as it wasn't Summer Street.
Lauzon laughed seemingly in frustration after the initial motion was put forward, saying, "2014 can't come fast enough."
His term as mayor runs out in 2014.
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Now that marijuana decriminalization is (finally) making its way to a conclusion this legislative session, you might think that the Legislature in Montpelier should be lauded for doing the right thing. However, marijuana as an adult consumer product is too far removed from any rational consideration by a state that could barely handle the decriminalization model, and only after an arduous trek by Marijuana Resolve to help bring and keep it before the public eye. The founders of Marijuana Resolve have long supported marijuana as a legal point-of-sale for adults since the beginning of 2010. We only settled for a decriminalization awareness campaign because we knew back then that our Legislature simply didnt have the vision that states like Colorado and Washington demonstrated in their recent legalization of marijuana.
The alcohol model, which is the best way to sell packaged marijuana to adult consumers, is also the better way to help prevent underage usage. I challenge anyone to witness a licensed liquor retailer sell to kids. Why would they risk losing a very lucrative adult market just to sell alcohol to a few kids?
The bona fide liquor retailer undertakes in good faith and by law to uphold its state authorized license, which carries a heavy fine, loss of license and incarceration for willfully selling to minors. Well, the same would be true for licensed retailers who sell marijuana to an adult market.
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SPRINGFIELD ― The Illinois State Board of Education today adopted a revised set of learning standards for K-12 education to better prepare Illinois students for success in college and careers. A state-led coalition committed to academic rigor and success in the global economy developed the new standards. The Common Core State Standards establish clear and consistent benchmarks for essential learning and skills, replacing the current Illinois standards that were developed in 1997.
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The Common Core State Standards define the level of knowledge and skills that students should possess from their K-12 education. By achieving these standards, students will be prepared to enter college and training programs to join the workforce.
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Beginning in 2009, teachers, administrators and education experts provided important feedback towards the development of the Standards. Experts in content, as well as teachers and researchers, developed the Common Core State Standards with the benefit of public comment opportunities. The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers released the final Common Core State Standards earlier this month.
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My DS is not gaining weight as quickly as he should so i went to a LC today and discovered that I don't have much of a letdown. Does anyone know of anything that helps your milk let down faster?
My DS is not gaining weight as quickly as he should so i went to a LC today and discovered that I don't have much of a letdown. Does anyone know of anything that helps your milk let down faster?
This response isn't going to help you, I apologize for that, but I'm wondering how they figure out if you have "much of a letdown." I have never felt letdown at all, the breast just get full gradually and then baby eats and they get flat. She seems efficient, and she's growing like a moose. I never really understood this whole let down thing in the first place. Maybe one of your future responders will shed light on this when responding to you and I will learn along with you.
with the PP. I'd like to know how the LC determined what sort of a letdown you have... It's one of those things that is very hard to quantify!
I've actually been thinking about it and watching my son eat today, and I notice that in the morning he has a much better suck swallow pattern and in the evening his suck swallow pattern is mostly sucks and very little swallows, which is why the LC though I didn't have a very strong letdown. I'm actually starting to think that it really is just that I'm not making quite enough milk. It seems to be plenty in the morning, and then in the evening he never seems satisfied. I have been pumping to increase supply, and that seems to have already helped some.
The pattern you're noticing is actually pretty normal. Because prolactin levels peak overnight, most moms find that their milk is most abundant in the morning. So often the first few feeds of the day will be ones where the baby gets a lot if milk without much effort, hence the low suck:swallow ratio. Evenings tend to be a low point for supply for most moms, which may mean the baby does a lot of work for less milk. But evenings are also a very normal time for a baby to fuss and spend hours at the breast, regardless of mom's supply, because nursing is a good way for a tired baby to comfort himself to sleep.
I don't have much of a letdown (most times I can't feel it at all and when I pump it is only rarely noticed)m but my son is gaining lots of weight. I didn't think that letdowns were related to the amount of milk you have, but I could be wrong (I am new at all of this!). I thought that letdown was just the feeling of milk moving through the breast.
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Hi, I am posting for someone I work with. She has started back to work last week and we set up a lacation room for her because she works in a cubicle. She wants to breastfeed and did so after having her LO (baby now 3 months). However, it is her first baby and her husband was Sure that the baby was not getting enough milk so he started formula. He feels that formula will help the baby sleep longer and gain weight better. The rest of her family agrees with DH and does not support BF'ing. Her mom lives with them so she is always around thus making it impossible for her to BF much if at all.
So, with no support at home she thought she would pump at work. Her husband is against that idea so if she does pump here she would need to find a way to dealwith not being able to pump at home on weekends or holidays when the rest of her family is around.
Is there a such thing as closet breastfeeding? If so, that is the position she is in. I am doing all I can here to be supportive and we work at a university that is very pro-breastfeeding so she has support at work - just none at home. it is not even just a lack of support but an anti-breastfeeding attitude at home. She has given her DH all the litature and explained the benefits but nothing helps.
Any suggestions for pumping at work, secret breastfeeding and what to do on days she is with her family and cannot BF or pump?


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Johanna (Janet) Grace Cattrell
CATTRELL, Johanna (Janet) Grace, age 79, of Lehigh Acres, Florida and Steubenville, Ohio, passed away suddenly May 21, 2013, at the Trinity Medical Center, West, Steubenville, Ohio.
She was born May 25, 1933, in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Francis O. and Elizabeth Grace (Pierson) Wells.
Janet was a member of the Estero United Methodist Church of Estero, Florida; member of the Steubenville Country Club and the Westminster Country Club of Lehigh Acres, Florida. She was an avid golfer and shopper and was a graduate of Steubenville High School.
She was the former owner of the Tiffany Bakery in Steubenville and was an award winning self-employed insurance agent.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L. Cattrell, who passed away May 14, 2013 and whom she married May 11, 1973; grandson, David Rasor; granddaughter, Rebecca Frisbee; brothers, Jack, Jerry and Howard Wells; sisters, Marjorie Wells and Joyce Wells Piatt.
Her survivors are: son, Richard (Sue Ann ) Rasor of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Wendy (Larry) Estep of Hilliard, OH; step-daughters, Christine (Robert) Hargrave of Wintersville, OH, Patricia Cattrell of Pittsburgh, PA and Barbara Lee Bresson of Toronto, OH; a brother, David (Patty) Wells of Glendale, AZ; grandchildren, Marla (Scott) Inderbitzen, Craig McCasland, Pam (John) Scanlon, Bob (Sharon) Power, Julie Power, Alyssa (Randy) Shaw, Brian (Dawn) Bresson, Christa (William) Garrison, Melanie Rasor, Amanda Rasor, Paul Frisbee, Elizabeth Frisbee, Jonathan Frisbee, Lydia Frisbee, Hope Frisbee, Tyler Estep and Lauren Estep; and 13 great- grandchildren.
Visitation hours for Janet will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23rd at the Clarke Funeral Home, 302 Main St., Toronto. Additional visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, May 24th at the Riverview United Methodist Church, Toronto.
A celebration service of Janet's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24th at the Riverview United Methodist Church with Pastor Josh Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at the Toronto Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Janet may be made to the American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
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A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."
If blood flow is cut off for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get blood and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing lasting damage.
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic; Cerebrovascular accident; Stroke - hemorrhagic
There are two major types of stroke:
Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. This may happen in two ways:
Ischemic strokes may be caused by a sticky substance called plaque that can clog arteries.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in part of the brain becomes weak and bursts open. This causes blood to leak into the brain. Some people have defects in the blood vessels of the brain that make this more likely. These defects may include:
High blood pressure is the main risk factor for strokes. the other major risk factors are:
Stroke risk is also higher in:
The symptoms of stroke depend on which part of the brain is damaged. In some cases, a person may not know that a stroke has occurred.
Most of the time, symptoms develop suddenly and without warning. However, symptoms may occur on and off for the first day or two. Symptoms are usually most severe when the stroke first happens, but they may slowly get worse.
A headache may occur if the stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain. The headache:
Other symptoms depend on how severe the stroke is and what part of the brain is affected. Symptoms may include:
The doctor will do a physical exam to:
You may have the following tests to help find the type, location, and cause of the stroke and rule out other disorders:
Other tests include:
A stroke is a medical emergency. Quick treatment is needed. Call 911 or your local emergency number or seek urgent medical care at the first signs of a stroke.
People who are having stroke symptoms need to get to a hospital as quickly as possible.
Other treatments given in the hospital will depend on the cause of the stroke. These may include:
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and swallowing therapy will all begin in the hospital.
The goal of treatment after a stroke is to help you recover as much function as possible and prevent future strokes.
Recovery from your stroke will begin while you are still in the hospital or at a rehabilitation center. It will continue when you go home from the hospital or center.
Support and resources are available from the American Stroke Association | www.strokeassociation.org.
The outlook depends on:
Problems moving, thinking, and talking often improve in the weeks to months after a stroke.
Many people who have had a stroke will keep improving in the months or years after their stroke.
Over half of people who have a stroke are able to function and live at home. Other people are not able to care for themselves.
If treatment with clot-busting drugs is successful, the symptoms of a stroke may go away. However, patients often do not get to the hospital soon enough to receive these drugs, or they cannot take these drugs because of a health condition.
People who have a stroke due to a blood clot (ischemic stroke) have a better chance of surviving than those who have a stroke due to bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke).
The risk for a second stroke is highest during the weeks or months after the first stroke. The risk begins to decrease after this period.
Stroke is a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away. Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if someone has symptoms of a stroke.
Reducing your stroke risk factors lessen your chances of a having stroke.
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Del Zoppo GJ, Saver JL, Jauch EC, Adams HP Jr: American Heart Association Stroke Council, Expansion of the time window for treatment of acute ischemic stroke with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator: a science advisory from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2009;40:2945-2948. Epub 2009 May 28.
Chung CS, Caplan LR. Stroke and other neurovascular disorders. In: Goetz, CG, eds. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 45.
Furie KL, Kasner SE, Adams RJ, Albers GW, Bush RL, Fagan SC, et al. Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2011;42:227-276.
Goldstein LB, Bushnell CD, Adams RJ, Appel LJ, Braun LT, Chaturvedi S, et al. Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2011;42:517-584.
Morgenstern LB, Hemphill JC 3rd, Anderson C, Becker K, Broderick JP, Connolly ES Jr, et al. Guidelines for the management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2010;41:2108-2129.
Kenning TJ, Gooch MR, Gandhi RH, Shaikh MP, Boulos AS, German JW. Cranial decompression for the treatment of malignant intracranial hypertension after ischemic cerebral infarction: decompressive craniectomy and hinge craniotomy. J Neurosurg. 2012;116(6):1289-1298.
Karen L. Furie, Larry B. Goldstein, Gregory W. Albers. Oral Antithrombotic Agents for the Prevention of Stroke in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Science Advisory for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2012;43:3442-3453.


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Network proposal could relieve liquidity drought
Buyside and sellside are joining forces in an "extremely exciting" attempt to restore fixed income liquidity.
Societe Generale and Axa Investment Managers are among the participants in early talks on setting up a network to solve the problem that has plagued the bond market since increased capital requirements drove banks out of their traditional marketmaking activity – the difficulty of buyers and sellers finding each other.
Project Neptune is being led by consultancy firm Etrading Software. It would create a utility, owned by the industry and run by Etrading, that would receive data on bond availability from sources such as bank inventories or electronic trading platforms. Participants in the network could decide who sees their information, linking buyers and sellers so they can complete a trade.
Axa's head of FX and money market execution Lee Sanders said: "This concept has been debated by all market participants and the support from all sides of the industry has been very encouraging. This will help the growth of new systems designed to link up to this liquidity cloud and aggregated liquidity could, in turn, feed order books such as Euronext-owned bond trading platform BondMatch. That said, it's early days and just getting an industry consensus is extremely exciting. The next steps are key and the development stage is not far away."
Sassan Danesh, partner at Etrading software, said: "The real problem in the credit markets, the liquidity problem, is not directly at the trading level, the problem is in the pre-trade. It's the market having a sense of who has got the inventory and who wants access to that inventory."
Liquidity has fallen since the financial crisis because the increased capital requirements have made it too expensive for banks to act as bond "warehouses".
Monthly turnover in the EU, US and major Asian economies' corporate bonds was 20% lower in 2013 than in 2007, down from $400 billion to $320 billion, according to consultants GreySpark Partners.
Brokers and asset managers have tried to remedy this by setting up electronic platforms. Etrading Software estimates more than 30 fixed income trading venues have been discussed over the past few years. The resulting fragmentation of the market has made the problem worse.
Stéphane Malrait, global head of FIC eCommerce at Societe Generale, said: "That's why this concept of utility, which aims to create a network whereby no matter how many initiatives you have on the market there is an easy way for people to connect to them, should be a positive step forward."


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Be the Friend Everyone Wants to Have
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By Alison Singh Gee
Ever notice how there's often that one woman in your circle of friends who stands out? Others gravitate toward her, admire her and would be everyone's first pick for maid of honor. So how does that one friend become the best friend? Glo talked to the experts to find out what it takes to turn yourself into the ultimate pal.
Have a Vision2 of 9
If you wish your circle of friends had regular Sunday brunches filled with Mimosas and chatter, then be the one to make it happen. "Leaders have a vision of the world they want to create, and lead by convincing others to believe in that vision too," says Eva Ritvo M.D., a psychiatrist in Miami, Fla. Find a great restaurant and take the initiative to get a date on the calendar. (If you don't, then who will?) But, remember, you want to be a pal, not a puppeteer—your crew doesn't need to mirror the one from Sex and the City to be legit. Encourage get-togethers but let the group grow naturally.
Remember Birthdays3 of 9
"A birthday can serve as an annual reminder to reconnect with someone you may have been meaning to call," says Los Angeles-based psychotherapist Sara Kenney, L.C.S.W. But you don't have to lavish a big, expensive gift—or any gift at all—on the birthday girl. According to Kenney, research shows that the simple act of getting in touch on birthdays (or any significant date) is enough to keep old friendships going, even when you've been separated by both time and distance.
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Maybe you've perfected the art of the martini or know how to make a throw pillow in three easy steps. If you offer to share your skills, then "you both gain," says Kenney. Remember to let your pals shine too. Coordinate a monthly club where every woman has a chance to demonstrate her expertise. "Sharing skills is a great way for everyone to get to know and appreciate each other better," says Kenney. "Your friends will value that you cared enough to pull this all together."
Cut the Rumors5 of 9
If you keep conversations gossip-free, Kenny says you'll keep your friends from wondering if you talk about them when they're not around. If a pal starts churning the rumor mill, take the high road without coming off as holier than thou. If she asks if you've heard that so-and-so is cheating on her boyfriend, "you might say, 'Ouch! Those situations are so complicated for everyone involved,'" says Kenney. Then, she says to switch gears. Try something like: "Speaking of, did you know that she's working with Habitat for Humanity this weekend? I've been wanting to do something like that myself."
Show Up6 of 9
Part of being both a leader and a good friend is about "showing up when you're needed, not just when you need or want something," says Kenney. "Friends need to know that friendship runs both ways, and it's a relief to have a friend you can count on when you're in need." Remember to be there for the good times, too. Cheer from the audience when your friend wins an award, or get the group together for drinks to celebrate a pal's promotion. These are the moments that will bond you for life.
Ask for Help7 of 9
Altruism is hardwired into us, and we get positive rewards biochemically from our brains when we do something nice for someone else. This good feeling goes both ways, says Kenney. "When we can do something good for someone who has helped us, it underscores that a relationship is reciprocal, and not just one person doing the 'heavy lifting' all the time," she says. "Asking for help every once in a while keeps things feeling balanced, and good, to both friends." Plus, leaning on your friends from time to time reminds them that you, too, are only human.
Speak Up8 of 9
If you have an issue with a friend in your circle, then find a gentle, positive, honest way to let her know what bothered you. Don't keep hurt feelings inside because you think that's going to keep the peace. You'll just feel resentful, and that will eventually poison your relationships, not strengthen them. "A good friend can hear what you have to say and respond appropriately," says Kenney. "Even if she is initially defensive, she will come around. Remember, if someone doesn't know that there's a problem, she can't fix it."
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A new friend will bring perspective, experience and style all her own, which can recharge the group dynamic." By introducing new friends into your circle, you show your generosity of spirit and keep new energy, interests and ideas flowing through your group. "Being open to new experiences allows us to learn and grow," says Kenney.
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game time......
Not much respect from bookmakers. Knicks opened at +3.5. Down at +2.5 now...Easy money if you ask me. Knicks win this one straight up..
and great game thread A.F.P
Maybe coach should take a time out..nothing is working on offense.
WTF Brewer. What kind of shot was that?
Melo needs to chill alittle, his shot isnt on yet. pass the rock.
Swish takes the lead!


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Berlin Township buys truck
February 27, 2013 —
Berlin Township has bought a 2012 Ford 550 truck for $69,658. The purchase was made through Pennsylvania's piggyback program, which allows municipalities to benefit from cooperative purchasing through the Commonwealth's Department of General Services' commodity contracts. Utilization of state-awarded contracts by local governments fulfills local bidding requirements and increases savings to the municipalities.
"It's a great savings for the taxpayers," board of supervisors' chairman Paul Henry said at the February 19 meeting, though it was unclear how much money the township saved.
The acquisition is being financed through the Dime Bank for four years. The township also is using $3,500 from its machinery account toward the purchase.
The truck will be used for maintaining roads, plowing snow and cindering. In the summer, it can be used to carry sluice pipes and other equipment. The township now has four trucks.
In other business, the supervisors accepted the resignations of auditors Nancy R. Eisele and Arlene Avery. Replacing them will be Linda Kelly and Patricia Hanley, said supervisor/secretary Cathy Hunt.
The supervisors also are looking for candidates to fill a position with the township planning commission. Anyone interested may contact the township at 570/729-8073.
Welcome Lake Fire Chief Craig Case asked supervisors if his department could withdraw money from the township's fire tax account in order to make truck payments. The account helps fund the Welcome Lake and Berlin Township fire companies. The supervisors consented to the request.


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Springfield school budget failure prompts sabbatical withdrawalBy Christian Avard
Staff Writer | March 07,2013SPRINGFIELD — There was plenty of reaction Wednesday after the Springfield School District's $28.2 million budget failed on Tuesday.
The School Board received a surprising announcement at Wednesday's meeting when a Springfield High School teacher withdrew her sabbatical request due to the budget's defeat.
English teacher Jennifer Dodge wrote that she could not go on leave at the expense of the students' futures and asked the board to cut her sabbatical, worth $43,691, from the budget.
According to her statement, read by Springfield High School Principal Bob Thibault, Dodge said it was "disturbing" and "disheartening" to hear students tell her that Springfield voters "do not care about them." She told them that it wasn't true, but they still disagreed with her.
"They reply, 'Of course it is (true). If they did care, they wouldn't turn down the budget every year.' I've yet to find a good answer to that statement," Dodge wrote.
The School Board accepted her withdrawal with regret. But according to two budget committee members, the budget's defeat had less to do with Dodge's sabbatical and more to do with other concerns.
Budget Committee member Hugh Putnam said he was concerned because the School Board approved $290,092 in recommended cuts but then reinstated another $87,000 for staff negotiations.
Putnam said the School Board's decision did not fare well with some voters.
"You added in considerable dollars after we left the table. I'm concerned our input isn't really that important," Putnam said. "It's your right to do that, but we were very clear we didn't want any money for that."
School Board Chairman Scott Adnams said that the board thought it was important include money for staff negotiations so that they could prevent unexpected surprises that may occur.
"We could have started with a deficit, depending on what happens (with negotiations). It's a tough situation," he said.
But Putnam and budget committee member Ed Caron said voters were "blind-sighted" when there was a last minute article asking the town to approve another $231,012 to purchase a Union Street property, after the School Board approved the $28.2 million budget, Voters defeated the article, 991-700.
"There is a lot of discontent out there about the way this whole school district has been run for the last 10 years and they showed it at the polls on Tuesday," Putnam said. "We never discussed the (Union Street) house. It was the timing and approach that defeated it. It's not just about dollars and cents."
Superintendent Zach McLaughlin acknowledged Putnam's observation and said they will do what it takes to rebuild the community's trust. He agreed that they introduced the special article at the eleventh hour but said they cannot purchase private property without the public's consent.
Caron told the board that better timing and careful explanations are what's needed in order to pass the budget and special articles.
There will be three upcoming School Board meetings to discuss a new budget at 6 p.m. March 12, March 19 and March 25 at the Springfield High School Library.
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I pulled into Mike's to get my car washed and said to the attendant, "If you guess why I'm washing my car, I'll give you ten bucks."
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Why in the world would anyone want to get involved in a relationship that has about a 50/50 chance of failing; which if it did, could cost them half or more of their assets and possibly up to twenty years or more of other payments? In addition, there is a good chance that their ex-partner might possibly do their utmost to ruin their reputation and become a lifelong enemy.
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Return of Tootsie
How heartwarming is it to see our boys defending their tushes off? But I don't want to jinx anything! So let's instead revisit Keith Hernandez's love of the Tootsie Pop, which made another star appearance during last night's (ha!) defeat of the brutish Cardinals. Can I get a "Tootsie Pop Watch 2007" please? Awww, yeah.
Gary Cohen: You know, I can tell that the season's starting. You know how I know it for sure? Because Keith's about to chomp his first Tootsie Pop of the year.
Keith Hernandez: I got the chocolate Tootsie Pop.
Gary: (Valenin takes ball one.) You've paused that Tootsie Pop in the middle. That's unusual for you. (And Valentin takes the strike; it's one-and-one.) You know, there comes a point in every game where the Tootsie Pop gets broken out. And usually–you're not usually with the chocolate ones.
Keith: When I'm broadcasting, I'm very professional. I can't have chunks in my mouth, in case *Drowned out by Gary/Ron laughter*
Gary: Professional?
Keith: Right. So it's a very slow process.
Gary: (One and Two to Valentin.)
Keith: This Tootsie Pop will last about four or five innings, trust me.
Ron Darling: Wow. So the overnighter is four innings for that Tootsie Pop.
Keith: Yes.
Ron: Nice.
Yes, Keith. Nice indeed.
As for this exchange later? Well, I think the gentlemen did this one just for me😉
Gary: By the way, Keith, I think your hair looks great.
Keith: I think that our Canali ties look great, to be honest with you.
Ron (laughing, to Gary): That's right, his hair looks great–
Keith (about his tie): I got my chartreuse, or pink, on.
Gary: You're really on fire tonight.
Yes, Keith. On fire indeed.
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Hye girl!
Did you see the new MLB catalog. I just got it today and saw the new "line" for women from Alyssa Milano.
MMM I am not going to pay 50 bucks for a shirt…sorry. I would rather just keep buying kids shirts.
I still like your line better…😉
Ooh, D, I've got to find the catalog! Yeah, I loved my line too! Oh wellllll.
Even if they just made smaller patches, besides the shoulder ones, I could make my own cute tops. Sigh.