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|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
Dyrant nods at Finn's request.
"Of course. I should return the favor. I have 2000gp or so. Take it if it will help. We may be needing your sword arm in the near future."
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
Toffitt nods at Geleth's words, "I am afraid it remains an open question whether the Lord Mayor will allow a challenge under the Law of Peerage. If he and Skellerang were to refuse, would you not require some force of arms to shed such blood? Or do you mean for citizens to take up the pitchfork and whiskey bottle?"
Toffitt waits for her answer, listening for any hidden meaning in her words. He then continues. "Well, perhaps we can arrange a meeting with Maavu, either here in the city or safely outside the guard's territory. Perhaps my comrades and I can be of some help in brokering a peaceful resolution—assuming that Maavu has some other end in mind, beyond sacking Skellerang. Would you mind making such a proposal to him?"
Sense Motive if you require further checks: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 2 + 5 = 32. Note that Toffitt's words are sincere, although he is clearly avoiding commitments on one side or the other.
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
Later, Toffitt responds to Finneas, "I have but a few hundred gold remaining in my coffers, Finneas. Alas, the city has also taken equipment for my clinic, leaving me stretched a bit thin..." And Carts is thinking of returning to the cabaret... Sigh...
Toffitt nods at Geleth's words, "Or do you mean for citizens to take up the pitchfork and whiskey bottle?"
"If he doesn't allow the challenge, it will only work in our favor. I don't think we have many pitchforks around here and I think there are other options to be explored before wasting precious bottles of whiskey."
"I will ensure your message gets to Maavu."
Toffitt is satisfied that Geleth will pass on his concerns.
Glimmil gulps nervously as Ellywinkle prepares for a response for her affections, but the gnome (cleverly?) guides Cog to leap onto the gnomess and shower her with affection in the form of repeated licking.
"Cog! Hey now!" he nervously laughs, but secretly relieved, as undoubtedly Skie is watching him on a crystal ball somewhere.
"Well that's good. I have many ideas for New Jzadirune. We must form our own merchant council of gnomes I know the big one is this Chisel. Maybe we can call ourselves something clever like that too!"
Glimmil continues to poke around and see if he can find anyone from the Chisel who will meet with him and the others of the Cauldron Five.
Diplomacy (to gather info on The Chisel): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Glimmil is unsure whether Ellywinkle is laughing or sobbing when Cog finishes giving Ellywinkle kisses. She wipes away Cog's slobber or her own tears and then is her bouncy self again.
"Yes. We could call it the Spoon. You love spoons don't you? They use spoons everywhere. In restaurants, in houses, in bakeries, in, in, in. Well, they don't uses chisels everywhere."
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
Toffitt convenes latere with the other Cauldron four. "Well... A most interesting conversation. On the one hand, Geleth claims that the Chisel is not mustering forces in the Redforge, but rather business partners and barristers. On the other, she implies violent consequences should Skellerang not follow the Law of Peers."
"Her other claims are even more interesting, though. I am inclined to believe them. Despite Vhalantru's claim that he seeks to rebuild the city, Geleth has seen no evidence of materials purchased nor builders contracted. She claims that the mercenary forces could make up but a fraction of the increased tax revenue."
"Perhaps it is time to investigate Vhalantru more deeply. Though there's also the matter of your rather renegade paladin."
|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
"If you come across him, please inquire about the situation and express my desire to meet with him."
Dyrant thanks Jenya for her time, seeing no further immediate questions and returns to home to ponder next steps.
In the afternoon, he will return to the Cusp to research more about Carceri and the tattoos, hopeful that something may come of it, but enjoying the learning for the sake of learning as well.
1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25 Know (Arcana)
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 Know (History)
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31 Know (Nature)
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25 Know (Planes)
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 Know (Religion)
* * * *
At a loss here about how to find ties between Finn and other's tattoos and what they mean. Not sure where to start. Anyone have ideas?
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
"The Spoon! That's an excellent idea Ellywinkle! Yes!"
Glimmil hestitates as he meets Ellywinkle's eyes, blushing and feeling nervous at his enthusiasm.
"Okay, I need to run, I need to find some Chisels!"
After coming up empty throughout the day, Glimmil regroups with the others, letting them know what he found out -- nothing.
"So, Vhalantru might be up to something? If he is, we'll surely figure it out! Maybe we should talk to the town's tax collector? Wouldn't he keep books or something about what he did with whatever he picked up? If it's in a big vault somewhere, or if he handed it out to someone besides the half-orcs?"
The next morning the party finds signs posted up all around town.
Citizens of Cauldron!
Let you voice be heard!
Come one, come all to City Hall this evening! Those
in power must learn that we do not welcome their
indulgences! Their vices shall be borne by our pockets
no more! The tax collectors are the lapdogs of their
greed--let not their shadows besmirch our stoops!
Speak your will! Voice your pains!
Help us return Cauldron to her children!
|Finneas Glenn
|Atol Lem
I know what we're doing tonight I guess.
"Until we know which side of this we're on, can we at least stand at the fringe and watch? I don't want us to get involved and find we're on the wrong side of things. We do have an image after all."
Atol shifts nervously.
Why is everyone so angry all of a sudden? What happened while we were gone?!
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
"What, friend Atol, is the right side of things? What do we stand for in this situation? Let that guide our response. I for one would not see mercenary attack citizen, nor citizens become a violent mob."
|Atol Lem
"That my good doctor is exactly the point - though you do exaggerate. Neither side has done more than bluster at this point, and both sides seem unseemly in their speeches. I for one do not know who to support - and neither does my church."
"So I think we should stand by the sidelines until it becomes clearer."
|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
Dyrant answers Finn's question with a smile.
"Ah! Of course! Indulgence is an awful religious practice done by them followers of Zilchus! You see, when you sin against your God, you can buy forgiveness with coin! Yes! You can buy your way to forgiveness! As if money was a proper rectifier...especially when one could get beaten with a mighty cudgel! HA! Them Zilchans have a stupid pathetic illogical religion."
Dyrant muses aloud.
"'Besmirch'? Oh well, that means to dirty or sully. The word is a derivative of the word 'besmooch', which, from what I understand, is what you do to prostitutes, who, in turn, besmirches you with diseases and all sorts of uncleanities. Yep, you definitely don't want to be besmirched."
Dyrant looks at Finn.
"I hope that helps!" Dyrant asks with a smile.
* * * *
Dyrant ponders his next steps.
Yeah, might as well go preach at that gathering tonight.
Dyrant pulls out a quill and paper and begins to compose a sermon for the occasion.
|Finneas Glenn
"Oh, thanks! So would besmirching be the present participle or the verb form?"
Finneas grins at Dyrant while working out how to use indulgence in a sentence.
In the early evening, the party monitors the protest. The streets around City Hall are packed tight with several hundred loud citizens rallying against the recent tax increases in Cauldron. Several guards stand in a ring around the building and use the hafts of their halberds to keep people out. Presently, a small group of dignitaries, easily recognizable as the town tax collectors, make their way to the entrance The citizens boo and scream insults at the tax collectors as they scuttle in the building.
After the tax collectors go inside, Maavu emerges from the crowd and climbs a prominent dais to speak. The merchant raises a hand and the demonstrators calm down a bit. After a moment of silence, Maavu addresses the audience resolutely.
"The lord mayor has received a letter of challenge, in which the noble Alek Tercival, paladin of St. Cuthbert, challenges the captain of the town guard, Terseon Skellerang, to prove his valor in a duel according to the Old Law of Peers. This challenge has gone unanswered and not been publicized, which is itself illegal by the laws of the city and proof of the ill will the lord mayor's advisor's bear the citizens."
Maavu is a skillful orator, and the crowd becomes more and more angry as he speaks.
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
"I hope you are right, Atol. Though I do not think you appreciate the extent or impact of the smallfolk's suffering."
The next morning, Toffitt prepares carefully for the protest, willing himself to keep the open mind that Atol has asked for. He's too trusting by half, but it's true that I should not borrow trouble.
He prepares his formulae in accordance with the day's expected events.
1st: Cure Light Wounds
Disguise Self
Expeditious Retreat
Shield – Finneas
2nd: Alchemical Allocation
Barkskin - Finneas
Perceive Cues - ACTIVE
3rd: Haste
Heroism - ACTIVE
As Maavu gets up to speak, he quaffs his extracts of heroism and perceive cues, carefully monitoring the crowd (+20 Perception) for trouble and ready to rush through it should any violence break out (Urban Barbarian = full speed through crowds). In particular, he observes Maavu and the guard for any sign that they mean to spark violence.
Sense Motive 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28
|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
Aware of the sometimes violent nature of riots, Dyrant will protect himself as they walk to the gathering.
Mage Armor. Heroism.
Dyrant looks for a ledge, wall, crenellation, or rooftop from which he can safely listen and spy from. If he finds one, he will up and perch there.
The Archon, Aralynn, will float we'll above (30') the crowds but within shouting distance of Dyrant.
"Aralynn, if there is evil nearby, I would know, immediately. And check Maavu and Alek when they are seen."
|Atol Lem
Seeing the others prepare, Atol falls in step and casts Magic Vestment on Finneas (+1 enhancement to armor or shield). He will also cast Shield Other on himself and Finneas (+1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves).
"Now Finneas, we must remain within 40' of each other or the spell ends. While it lasts I'll take some of your damage, so try not to get hurt too much."
Angel HP: 28/28
Weapon Equipped = None
Conditions = Shield Other (Finneas)
Channel Energy Left: 8/8
Healing Touch: None
Resistant Touch Left: 8/8
Strength Surge Left: 8/8
Pearl of Power Left: first (2 of 2)
Cassock of the Clergy: Bless, Sanctuary (DC11)
Spells Remaining:
0) Create Water, Guidance, Light, Purify Food & Drink, Stabilize - Arcane Mark, Detect Magic, Read Magic
1) Bless, Bless, Command, Divine Favor, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith
2) Bull's Strength, Lesser Restoration, Sound Burst, Spiritual Weapon
3) Prayer, Invisibility Purge, Resist Energy, Communal
4) Spell Immunity, Blessing of Fervor, Spiritual Ally
On listening to Maavu's speech it seems clear to Atol that he means to start something if he can. Too bad really. Why don't people talk to resolve their differences anymore? Sigh.
|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
"Aralynn, can you go check what the Captain is saying?"
Aralynn will fly 10' up from the captain and listen in.
Is it okay to laugh at GM Chris doing riot prep work for this?
Actually I was eating pizza and drinking several beers. The post-tournament day soccer party was held within walking distance.
The words of the fervor-filled merchant continue to imbue the citizens with a mounting rage. The people's anger culminates when Maavu points out the fact that a group of armed half-orcs is already harassing the town: "Skellerang is feeding a band of filthy thugs a large share of our bread!" he screams. Then, wading in the crowd of people, a human watch sergeant escorted by several half-orc mercenaries approaches the dais to arrest the merchant. "You are under arrest!" Suddenly, from within the angered crowd, an unassuming youth draws a hidden dagger and screams out, "Let's kill these half-orc brigands!" As his voice is drowned out by the roar of a hundred other people, the lad lunges at the nearest half orc. In seconds, the mob erupts into a full-fledged riot.
Several of the half-orc guards drop to the ground bleeding from numerous stab wounds as the crowd closes in on them.
Atol1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Dyrant 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Finneas 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Finneas Bonus roll 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Glimmil1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Toffitt 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Guards 1d20 ⇒ 9
Mob 1d20 ⇒ 12
Other 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Toffitt = 23
Finneas = 20
Dyrant = 14
Other 13 (moved to 13 for ease)
Mob 12
Guards 9
Glimmil = 7
Atol = 5
Toffit and anyone else who can roll a sense motive 25+ can act in the surprise round. So, we'll resolve the surprise round and then Toffitt, Finneas, and Dyrant in Round 1. Map to follow.
Just let me know where you'd like to be.
The mob is like a swarm except it can be affected by spells that target specific numbers of creatures. You can end your turn in a mob square, but will take damage on its turn. It's double movement through a mob square except for Toffitt.
The mob is currently focused on killing the human sergeant and squad of half-orcs next to Maavu.
Both roll playing and role playing (with a relevant roll) can affec the mob or overall scene.
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
Toffitt starts at V27. His Init bonus is now always +6, and sometimes +8.
As he sees trouble starting to stir, Toffitt moves up and jumps onto the dais. He has no weapon in hand yet.
Acrobatics 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 2 = 31
"Maavu, it's Dr. Toffitt. Don't be alarmed."
Toffitt yells at the kid, "Drop the knife, boy. There's no need for violence here!"
He tries to get a quick read on Maavu—is the outburst of violence something he'd intended?
Sense Motive 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 = 33
|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
Dyrant would be on the building in U20, listening and watching.
Aralynn would be nearby.
Need to crit this to get to Sense Motive 25:
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25 Sense Motive
I just won Pathfinder.
In the surprise round, Dyrant will pull out a scroll (Web, Web, Glitterdust, Glitterdust).
|Finneas Glenn
Round 1 Init 20
Weapon Equipped = None
Speed = 25' (30' unarmored)
Rage/day = 7/7
Hero Points = 2
Oracle Spells Left (CL 5, +10 melee touch, +7 ranged touch):
2 4/4 Resist Energy*, Cure Moderate Wounds*, Fog Cloud, Levitate, Minor Image, Grace, See Invisibility
1 7/7 Divine Favor*, Shield of Faith*, Remove Fear*, Enlarge Person*, Cure Light Wounds*, Protection From Evil*
0 (at will) Purify Food and Drink*, Create Water, Stabilize, Ghost Sound*, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Light, Spark*
* Allows save DC = 12 + Spell Level
Status Effects = None
"Stay by me Atol."
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
Unaware of what's going on Finneas will spend his first few actions drawing his shield and making sure nobody mistakes him for a half-orc of lesser reputation.
I assume we'd have our equipment on us yes?
I've placed the rest of the party near where Toffitt started.
Yes. You definitely have your gear.
This does not appear to have been Maavu's intention, but it does some to have been someone's intention.
The bloodshed has already. Toffitt can't intervene.
Surprise Round
Toffitt 23 - moved
Finneas - surprised
Dyrant - pulls out scroll
Glimmil - Sense motive check still needed
Atol - Sense motive check still needed.
Round 1
Toffitt = 23 - TBD
Finneas = 20 - Puts on shield. I've placed you next to mob if that changes things.
Dyrant = 14 - TBD
Other 13 (moved to 13 for ease)
Mob 12
Guards 9
|Atol Lem
Sense Motive 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 vs DC 25
Atol is as suprised as anyone when the crowd turns quickly ugly.
We seemed to be headed there, but that was awfully fast!
As for positioning, I should be next to Finneas at the start, so where you placed me is fine.
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
Toffitt speaks as loudly as possible, stepping up next to Maavu. "Guards, citizens—calm yourselves!! Let not this boy's actions turn Cauldron against itself. Let us air our grievances peaceably. Maavu, call them off."
Diplomacy 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 2 = 27
While he speaks, Toffitt searches for the boy in the crowd and tries to track his movements.
Perception 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 + 5 = 21
|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
Round 1, Init 14
Dyrant *facepalms* as the riot turns riotous.
Gah! Shouldn't the guard be aware that a violent face would beget violence in return? Was there no one planning extensively for this well-announced riot response?
Dyrant shakes his head as the blood is spilled.
This Captain deserves to be replaced. He *is* incompetent.
Dyrant begs Aralynn again for use of her wings. Cast Fly.
Dyrant floats above Maavu (20' up) and calls Aralynn to him.
I don't know what to do. Perhaps moving the object of the Guard's ire will dampen the fire of the crowd.
"Aralynn, is there evil here? Strong evil? Find the strongest scent!"
Aralynn, who as already scanning of evil, will continue to refine she search.
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6 Glimmil sense motive
Aralynn finds no evil about.
The mob engulfs the sergant and the orcs. The sergeant tries to hit the townspeople with the butt of his halberd, but the orcs are not so kind. The mob shows no quarter either and soon all four half-orcs are unconscious on the ground. The watch sergeant tries to drink a potion, provoking from the crowd around him, and is beaten unconscious before he can drink it. The rest of the guards use a mixture of yelling and pushing with their halberds to little affect. In the windows of town hall, guardsmen with crossbows can be seen getting ready.
Maavu casts a spell and tries talking to the crowd, but they don't listen to him. Full round of diplomacy required to affect the mob.
Toffitt tries to keep an eye on the initial attackers, but they blend into the mob.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 4 = 19 non-lethal
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 - 40 damage total
5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 3, 2) = 16 - mob
The book calls for 8 attacks of opportunity, but the logic doesn't work for me so just one.
1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28
5d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 6, 6) = 17
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 stealth for attackers with daggers
Round 1
Glimmil = 7
Atol = 5
Round 2
Toffitt = 23
Finneas = 20
Dyrant = 14
Other 13
Mob 12
Guards 9
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
To scale. Less mob and less guards. Calmed squares are in orange. The mob won't damage unconscious people (because it's my world).
Round 1
"Wha--? Why don't they just obey their laws, no matter how old they might be?"
Glimmil confused, but not wanting to see violence, begins waving his arms and hollering to the nearest members of the crowd.
"Please! Be calm! Nobody hurt anybody! We can settle this peacefully! Go home tonight!"
Diplomacy (full round action to calm the crowd nearest to the Cauldron Five): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
|Finneas Glenn
Round 2 Init 20
Weapon Equipped = None
Speed = 25' (30' unarmored)
Rage/day = 7/7
Hero Points = 2
Oracle Spells Left (CL 5, +10 melee touch, +7 ranged touch):
2 4/4 Resist Energy*, Cure Moderate Wounds*, Fog Cloud, Levitate, Minor Image, Grace, See Invisibility
1 7/7 Divine Favor*, Shield of Faith*, Remove Fear*, Enlarge Person*, Cure Light Wounds*, Protection From Evil*
0 (at will) Purify Food and Drink*, Create Water, Stabilize, Ghost Sound*, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Light, Spark*
* Allows save DC = 12 + Spell Level
Status Effects = Magic Vestment, Shield Other
Not sure exactly what's going on Finneas concentrates on defending himself from any stray fists and rocks.
Total Defense. AC 29 or 17 touch.
|Dyrant Maynor, the Pre-Sainted
Round 2, Init 14
Dyrant hesitates, unsure what side of the riot to be on...or what the right response would be if he could choose a side.
What kind of riot uses knives? If they just used cudgels to beat each other senseless, we'd call this a proper sermon or good revival.
Dyrant delays indecisively.
|Atol Lem
Round 1, Initiative 5, Location U27->U26
Angel HP: 28/28
Weapon Equipped = None
Conditions =
Channel Energy Left: 8/8
Healing Touch: None
Resistant Touch Left: 8/8
Strength Surge Left: 8/8
Pearl of Power Left: first (2 of 2)
Cassock of the Clergy: Bless, Sanctuary (DC11)
Spells Remaining:
0) Create Water, Guidance, Light, Purify Food & Drink, Stabilize - Arcane Mark, Detect Magic, Read Magic
1) Bless, Bless, Command, Divine Favor, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith
2) Bull's Strength, Lesser Restoration, Sound Burst, Spiritual Weapon
3) Prayer, Invisibility Purge, Resist Energy, Communal
4) Spell Immunity, Blessing of Fervor, Spiritual Ally
Atol steps closer to the mob, and tries to calm it down. "Good people of Cauldron, there is no need to resort to violence here! Just because some hot head pulled a knife is no reason for us all to grab for weapons!"
Diplomacy 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Dyrant can calm this crowd. He just needs to give one of his excellent speeches!
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
Round 2, Init 24 {X21}
Toffitt continues to press the crowd for peace, focusing his pleas in particular on the mob and guards in front of him (W19:X20). "My people, let not ire at the unfortunate heroes tax lead you to violence. Let us sue for peace, and for the Lord Mayor's ear. And you Sasseriners, for your own safety, stand down and withdraw! Withdraw!"
Diplomacy 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 = 31
Spellcraft @ Maavu 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13
Maavu casts another spell and pulls out a potion. "They are beyond my skills to control, it is best we get out before we're overrun like the guards."
The mob towards city hall by five feet and engulfs the guards, but not without great cost. The guards defend themselves and leave several dead or dying. A citizen's head is kicked out of the pile. Shocked by all the blood, the mob does minimal damage to the guards who hold their ground to protect City Hall.
On their turn the guards cut down several more people before the mob disperses and runs off in all directions.
From the windows, the longbows not crossbows are fired at Maavu, but all of them miss.
Aralynn senses evil has entered the area.
5d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 3, 1) = 11 - mob damage
1d20 ⇒ 19 - guard AoO's
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
1d20 ⇒ 2
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
1d20 ⇒ 15
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
1d20 ⇒ 20
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
1d20 ⇒ 11 confirmed crit
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 (83 total damage plus 40 last time = 123)
1d20 ⇒ 19 - guard attacks
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
1d20 ⇒ 8
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
1d20 ⇒ 10
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
1d20 ⇒ 14
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
(= lots of dead citizens)
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 longbows
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
1d8 ⇒ 7 mob movement
Round 1
Glimmil = 7 - Failed diplomacy
Atol = 5 - failed diplomacy
Round 2
Toffitt = 23 - successful diplomacy, but the first one wears off. Keeping same 4 squares of calm people.
Finneas = 20 - Total Defense
Dyrant = 14 - Delay
Other 13
Mob 12
Guards 9
Party up
Round 2
Glimmil = 7
Atol = 5
Round 3
Toffitt = 23
Finneas = 20
Dyrant = 14
Other 13
Mob 12
Guards 9
No new map. My son has that computer. Just ignore the mob squares.
|Doctor Abner Svengalu Toffitt
Round 3, Init 24
Toffitt drinks his mutagen and draws his sap. "I'll not have you run into the shadows, Maavu. Those dying people there are, in part, your responsibility. You've an obligation..."
Active effects/conditions none
Init +8 Perception +19 Sense Motive +18
AC 24 (16 touch; 18 flat-footed; uncanny dodge; +1 dodge for crowd control)
Fort +9 Reflex +12 Will +7 (+2 v. enchant)
Weapon Equipped Sap
Shield Equipped none
Mutagen ACTIVE (+4 Dex, +2 AC, -2 Wis, 50 minute duration)
1 Shield (Finneas)
- Shield
- Cure light wounds
- Expeditious retreat
- open
2 Alchemical allocation
- Alchemical allocation
- Barkskin (Finneas)
- open
3 Haste
- Heroism ACTIVE
Controlled Rage 0 of 5 rounds used
Healing touch 0hp of 35hp used
Slippers of spider climbing 0 of 10 min. used (1)
Wand of Shield 25 charges
Wand of See Invisibility 10 charges
Round 2 Init 7
Uncertain how to best help the fallen citizens and guards, Glimmil scans the area for an evil do-badder behind the riots. Finding none, he rushes to the area with the highest concentration of incapacitated citizens and prays to Garl for help.
Not sure where Cog would take him, he'll favor healing any woman or child injured first.
Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) = 8


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Teens ask open questions to those that teach online safety
Net Literacy, a student-managed nonprofit, conducted a series of online safety focus groups with high school students during June and July, 2012. During these focus groups, the teen respondents were asked what they would say to parents, teachers, and youth leaders teaching online safety to help enhance the relevance and effectiveness of safety training.
I summarized some of their comments below:
1. Why do examples of sexting always show gals and never dudes?
2. Use of the term "victim" suggests that those that are bullied are weak and this creates stereotypes and contributes to the problem.
3. What is cyberbullying? It seems like people define it differently and most online conflicts are now called cyberbullying. If almost everything is defined as cyberbullying, then it becomes a term that risks losing its meaning and becoming "noise."
4. Stop trying to scare us, please. Be real; we want to know what's the worst case and what's reality.
5. If there's not a "bullycide epidemic" in America, then why was that the subject of our school project?
6. If I didn't live on the net, I would think that cyberspace was much uglier than the reality that I know.
Considering these (and other) comments, we at Net Literacy suggest that online safety presentations are based on three premises (our guiding principles):
1. Online safety training should reflect that the internet is a positive place for all netizens that appreciate the digital safety rules of the road, exclude techno-panic as an educational tactic, and use "straight talk" when discussing the consequences of making poor decisions when online. For example, In response to the sixth respondent's comments, I wish that all conversations took the balanced approach used by Larry Magid's SafeKids.com blog entitled "October is 'Bullying Awareness Month' But When is 'Most Kids Don't Bully Month?"
2. The voice of youth should be a component of online safety programs used to inform teens.
3. Online safety training should be part of a school's, afterschool program's, or other youth-serving's culture and an ongoing process rather than an occasional event.
I was a teenager four years ago, and I can tell you from very recent experience that many of today's teens are very different than teens were just a few years ago. Today's teens are increasingly technology-savvy, spend more time using mobile devices, have new social networking options, and are increasingly integrating cyberspace into their lives in the "real world."
But what hasn't changed is that part of being a teen is learning and occasionally making mistakes. Online safety training must continue to evolve at internet speed and reflect changes in both technology and the manner in which teens consume, create, and engage with content.
Through thoughtful and positive online safety discussions, most teens appreciate knowledgeable and respectful guidance and this helps the internet become both a more positive and safer place.
Daniel Kent is president and executive director of Net Literacy, an all-volunteer, student-run nonprofit that bridges the digital divide through its digital literacy and digital inclusion programs. Net Literacy has provided increased computer access to over 170,000 individuals. Kent has authored several whitepapers on Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy, Broadband Adoption, and other technology issues.
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A Latin phrase literally meaning "according to the art or practice," secundum artem often refers to doing something in the accepted manner of a skill or trade. In medicine, it can mean "employing skill and judgment" or "to make favorably with skill;" in pharmacy, preparations made secundum artem ensure they are pure and unadulterated, but the phrase also encompasses the apothecary's obligation to provide good advice to customers who request over the counter drugs.
Through the display of over 100 objects related to the history of pharmacy and science, this exhibition explores the products of various skilled scientists, artists, craftsmen, and designers active primarily in Europe and the United States during the last 300 years. What links these objects is that they were manufactured according to the specific art or practice, or secundum artem, of their makers. The wide media – prints, photographs, manuscripts, paintings, ceramics, glass, wood, and metal – and categories of objects – instruments, advertising and packaging, natural science, etc. – attest to the broad holdings of the Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy. In each instance, an object was conceived with a particular function in mind, which ranged from the purely utilitarian to the purely decorative, but very often with the boundary between the two being blurred.
Frequently an object's elegant design or the addition of applied decoration is sufficient to elevate it to the status of veritable art object. The 1930s Remington typewriter on display in the gallery is an example of the former: a well-thought-out and restrained form in keeping with the philosophy expressed by Camillo Olivetti, a designer at one of Remington's competing firms, who remarked "a typewriter should not be a geegaw for the drawing room, ornate or in questionable taste. It should have an appearance that is serious and elegant at the same time." At the other end of the spectrum is the pair of late-17th-century Italian blue-and-white ceramic apothecary jars. Ostensibly made as containers for the drugs named on their labels (theriaca and hyacinth), their large, bold form (with twisted snake handles) and finely-painted decoration eclipse their utilitarian function and thus distinguish them as notable works of ceramic art.
The significance of a sizeable group of objects in the exhibition lies with their didactic function. For example, the twelve late-19th-century German botanical panels displayed in the galley niches were produced as teaching aids, but their appeal and interest today as artistic prints is undeniable. In a similar way, our interest in crystal and rock specimens and in animal skeletons goes beyond their classification as, respectively, accidental products of geologic activity or products of evolutionary biology: they are examples of nature as art and as good design.
To be sure, many of the innovative art movements of the twentieth century resulted in a redefining or broadening of what constitutes "art." (One need only think of Marcel Duchamp's Dadaist "ready mades" of the 1910s, Jackson Pollack's drip paintings of the 1950s, or Andy Warhol's Pop Art creations of the 1960s and 70s.) Visitors to this exhibition are invited to view in new light a series of diverse artifacts made secundum artem and (primarily) for utilitarian purposes, to discover how, beyond their value as historical documents, such products of creative minds relate and compare to standard and accepted concepts of the art object. What makes an object beautiful? How can design transcend function?
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Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2000. Among other responsibilities, Langevin serves as co-chair of the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus.
As I travel around Rhode Island to speak with educators, businesses, and others in the community about how to strengthen our economy and create good jobs, one common theme continues to surface: Businesses can't fill existing vacancies because those looking for work don't have the skills needed to compete for the jobs of the 21st century. President Obama also raised the issue of the 'skills gap' in his recent State of the Union address.
But what exactly are we doing to close it?
Recent reports published by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce and Harvard University's Pathways to Prosperity Project highlight our failure in the education system to engage all of our students. They also propose solutions to better prepare students, which include a strong emphasis on Career Technical Education (CTE).
To engage and prepare our students, we must strengthen and fully fund our CTE system. I also believe all young Americans should be equipped with college and career readiness skills. I do not believe they are limited to a college OR career choice; rather, our skills gap requires that our students are ready to pursue both postsecondary AND career opportunities.
The Education for Tomorrow's Jobs Act, which I sponsored with Representative G.T. Thompson, my fellow co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus, addresses our nation's education and workforce challenges by combining rigorous college preparation with workplace experience for high school students. Known as "Linked Learning", this measure is another tool to ensure that our students are prepared for a wide range of high-growth, high-skilled and high-wage occupations, such as engineering, arts and media, cybersecurity, and health.
In order to strengthen the pipeline for these jobs, we need to unite all of our schools, businesses, universities and other invested partners in a common goal. Under this legislation, teachers and school administrators would collaborate on interdisciplinary education and pursue partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to identify workforce demands and internship opportunities. We should look to businesses like Toyota and IBM that are proactive in training students with needed skills that include problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.
The best investment we as a country can make is in our education system. Our students are the problem solvers, the innovators and the job creators of tomorrow. If we engage our students and make the coursework relevant to their future, we reduce dropout rates, increase graduation rates and prepare our students for postsecondary pursuits. Failing to do so hurts our country's innovative edge and leaves us unable to fill the jobs of the 21st Century.
The Friends of CTE Guest Blog Series provides advocates – from business and industry, researchers and organizations – an opportunity to articulate their support for Career Technical Education. The monthly series features a guest blogger who provides their perspective on and experience with CTE as it relates to policy, the economy and education.
Langevin's blog entry is one of two that are being featured this month on the Friends of CTE Blog Series. In celebration of February's National CTE Month, NASDCTEc is also including a blog entry from the National FFA Organization, a Career Technical Student Organization that "prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems."
Are you interested in being a guest blogger and expressing your support for CTE? Contact Melinda Findley Lloyd, Communications Consultant, at email@example.com.
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Charles Webster Hawthorne, ca. 1910
Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 22 x 17 cm.
Creator: unidentified photographer
Description: Portrait of Hawthorne seated in a chair.
Inscription lower left: "Charles Hawthorne".
Forms part of: Macbeth Gallery records, 1838-1968, bulk, 1892-1953
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation: Charles Webster Hawthorne, ca. 1910 / unidentified photographer. Macbeth Gallery records, 1838-1968, bulk, 1892-1953. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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The show was a lot of fun. The performances were excellent and imaginative. The show just seemed to be a fantasy containing some facts about Coughlin and Kenna and their role in Chicago history. I don't think I learned much about them, Ivywild, or Chicago history, and it was hard to separate historical fact from comedic silliness.
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The top two students in next year's sabbatical team at the University of London Union (ULU) have both recently been actively involved in anti-Israel campaigning. ULU, which includes London campuses such as University College, LSE, King's College and Queen Mary's College, this week elected Nizam Uddin as next year's president. Currently the co-president of the School of Oriental and African Studies' (SOAS) Students' Union, Uddin called his university's "Tel Aviv 100" lecture series "embarrassing".
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I love these generalizations about all John and Marlena die-hard fans. I just read a fan fiction that was nicely balanced with all the Bradys and Stefano. John, Marlena, Bo, Hope, and Stefano were the core, but it had wonderful scenes for so many of the characters, not just John and Marlena. I truly loved it. I could easily see this written as a storyline in Days. I'd love for it to be.
I guess it's not only the Days writers who think good stories have to have a triangle. To me, it's sadder that creativity and good storytelling are becoming a lost art. I wasn't against Charlotte, but honestly triangles get old. And you're acting like this was all changed for J&M fans, when most of the J&M fans I know were very excited about Marlena and Kayla going up against Stefano and Rolf to get John's brain fixed before Stefano either turned John back into the pawn or he died. I see nothing but potential stories for J&M, furthermore, I see the potential in the context of family and friends, real stories. I prefer character/relationship development over these little cubbyholes of couples who just rotate partners.
If a couple is boring once they are together, are you saying they should either be the non-stop triangles we see now or that once a couple gets together, they should just exit them immediately because there are no stories for a happy couple?
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Furnished good size bedroom available, with double bed build in robe and computer desk. WiFi internet, electricity gym and 25 meter pool included.Unit complex is 2 min. walk to beach and bike trek to Kingscliff and Casuarina .Its a 3 bedroom Unit on the top floor with ocean views.There is a lift in the building and car space available.
A budget room that would suit a local TAFE student perfectly A house with a big yard in a quiet green street. I work nights managing a hotel looking for a tidy, reliable roommate, International students welcome. Short or long term lease okay. I am an easy going single professional dad who's young daughter stays a couple of nights a week in her own room. Generally only females considered Local TAFE, public library, shops, bus stop and beach all within short walking distance. Bed and furnishings can be provided if needed.Big Yard Furnished with lounge chair Furnished with wardrobe
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Fabulous 120 degree views from huge balcony on 5 acre property overlooking ocean and surrounding countryside, 4km from Pottsville and freeway entrance [20 mins to park at Tweed City]. Place is f/f except for bedrooms which have ample bir and good drawer space. Only maintenance is to mow normal house-size lawn
Room for rent short term in Pottsville, Northern Rivers, Bills included, 2 mins walk to River/Beach, 5 mins to shops etc. Short drive to Cabarite Beach, Hastings Point, Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay -- Fantastic location!!! To share duplex with one couple. Must be quiet, considerate and reliable. Move in date 12/12 at the latest. Brand new Queen size bed - super comfy!! Suits someone who goes out during the day and just needs a base. Contact me asap as I fly out in just a few days :)
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House is a stones throw from the creek and a quick walk/bikeride to a beautiful beach, all amenities are super close and the bus stop is just at the end of the street. Double bedroom with built ins and external access, choice of 3 bedrooms (only renting one out, other 2 will be spares). Can be furnished with drawers and single bed if need be. Bathroom to be shared with 1 other. Looking for a relaxed peaceful, healthy female to share with 2 females, 1 male and two ridiculously adorable well behaved dogs. Would love a fellow vegan but can make exceptions for omnis ;). Sorry no dogs or couples, someone who works, is clean and tidy with a great sense of humour would be great!! Room is available now so flick me a message if you are interested :) Nicole
This is a magic spot , backing onto bush out the back and beach at the end of the road . Each room has built in wardrobe ,fans , queen bed . The pool and garden area r huge . If u want to grow food u can as I do . The house speaks for it self actually it's a must see .. no pets
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I love my garden and my space . House is peaceful . I need someone to share with who is like mind . I'm very clean n tidy . I love to take care of people . I worked on super yachts , so cleanliness is a must . Healthy eating is my way of life . What I'm not into .... NO PORK on my fork or in my house ever ! As we are sharing my kitchen n everything in it it's important that you respect this If you smoke ... please take it outside in the beautiful garden. The rent include washing and linen change once a forthnight . I am easy going once we have established our bounderies . Sheldon from Big Bang theory pretty much sums up who I am in a lesser form I like champagne , wine n great food . I'm happy to provide more info on request Ps will need a few reference
Two large rooms to rent in a 4 bedroom house sharing with myself. Bathroom would be shared between the two housemates, looking for females. Room can be furnished or unfurnished. Rent includes water and electricity. No pets please but you must like dogs as I have a small border collie, very friendly and not a biting dog. House is close to clubs, shops, gym and transport. 10 min drive to the beach but we have a pool anyway Feel free to ask any questions.
older style but neat house hardwood floors in East Banora. Large light room has built in cupboards and robe and queen bed and mattress can be provided. Great views from balcony over Surfers and Coolangatta. would be sharing house with 2 other people. Clean quiet house. Ideally suited to student or employed quiet tidy person who respects my space .Not a party house. Close to public transport and major shopping centres. 10 mins to Southern Cross Uni.5 mins to Coolangatta . power and water included bond is 2 weeks rent and further 2 weeks required must remain two weeks ahead. looking for single not couple.parking on street
This place is in a very good location walking distance to shops chemist , gym ....quiet area away from main highway very short drive to beaches and Coolangatta , place has plenty of room , Foxtel available if shared with cost ....females are very welcome as well , as I currently share with a lady and her two little kids , I have phone numbers avalible as referees of other lady's I have shared accommodation with
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Looking for a flatmate to share residence at South Murwillumbah, in a quiet street within walking distance to the CBD, train station/bus stop, cafes, hotels and shopping centres. Amenities include renovated fully equipped kitchen with 5 burner gas cooktop, dishwasher and solar hot water. Large lounge and dining with hardwood floors, 2nd bathroom downstairs, pool, off street parking, large dog friendly yard with dog, also includes secure storage. Pool and entertaining area. A four week bond is required and 2 weeks rent in advance. Rent is payable weekly. Utilities are shared two ways with the benefit of solar hot water to help with the electricity. References essential. Secure garaging for motorbikes Solar hotwater Unlimited internet
Hi I have a couple rooms available to rent in a lovely 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home in tweed heads. The house is just 2 mins walk to a little set of shops (bakery, butcher, convenience store plus a Thai and Indian restaurant). 10minutes Drive to SCU. Close to bus stops, beautiful river walkways, less than 10mins drive to the beautiful Coolangatta and Kirra beaches and within walking distance of seagulls club and gym. The rooms all have built in robes and can come furnished (all with double or queen beds) or unfurnished depending on what you need :) I have two rooms becoming available in late November. One room is for $160 per week (bills included) the first room in the photos. I will also have another room available which has private access with its own door, a huge double built in wardrobe and a ceiling fan. ($190 per week bills included)
Close to the beach and Coolangatta. Seaugulls gym down the hill. Quiet area and neighbours are great
Hi guys This is a 4 bedroom house with heaps of space the room available is the biggest in the house furnished if needed the house is also only a few minutes walk from town .If this is something that interest you feel free to contact me the room is available in just under two weeks :) Thanks Guy
I'm going overseas for 6 weeks and need someone to rent my room. When I get back, my housemate is going back to Canada indefinitely so the other room will be available. Can be furnished if needed. My housemate is a deadset legend and we don't want to give up our place while I'm away so trying to get a like-minded person (no gender preference) to take over the room while I'm gone. Happy to show you through if you're interested and super flexible with viewing times etc. Bills will be included in the rent, i.e. water, power, internet. The only catch is there are limited portals in the apartment block so we have only 50gb a month. Phone service is perfect though. Look forward to hearing from you.
Quiet family neighbourhood ,With relaxed water views Balcony and outside private garden and BBQ area
The Apartment is second story with a balcony. There is easy access to M1 and the gold coast highway. Also close to shops. 5 minutes to airport and SCU. Warm and comfortable atmosphere, fully furnished apart from the available room, internet (not included in bill), air-con and shed/garage for storage. Central to basically everything you need and want.
Canal property with great views ,own boat ramp and pontoon. Sandy beach. 2 minutes off M1, 5 minutes to Coolangatta or Kirra. Easy going prefer non smoker over 40. Big house with lots of space. I am a straight male in my early sixties fit and active, hobbies include surfing, paddle boarding and I am active member of QLD SLSC. Currently 1 other male in 60's so would be maximum 3 sharing. Storage
If you love summer and want to live in a water-front tropical oasis with private lap pool surrounded by palm trees and bamboo, I am looking for the right person to share my fully furnished, open plan, spacious canal front home. Bamboo flooring throughout. Bathroom is newly refurbished and kitchen is brand new. The pool area catches the Northern sun, and there are two sun lounges, and an outdoor setting. The covered deck overlooks the canal and provides a shaded area away from the sun. There is another outdoor setting, day lounge and full sized BBQ. My home is designed for outdoor living and entertaining. The right person must be employed. References and contact number to confirm employment and previous address is required. Your bedroom is fully furnished, with built in wardrobe and TV, and includes linen, unless you prefer to use your own. As I have an ensuite, the main bathroom is yours! Electricity and internet is included. NBN has started to be installed in the area and should be available soon. As mentioned my home is on tidal canal frontage, 1km to Kirra beach, and Coolangatta shopping centre. Close to public transport [bus stops out the front], university, restaurants, cafe's and beaches. Off street parking on the front lawn may be permitted. You must be clean, tidy, honest and able too look after yourself. You will be required to keep your own bathroom clean, and share in the responsibility of other household chores, and common costs such as dishwashing liquid etc. to be negotiated. If you are looking within the Tweed/Cooly area, and would enjoy coming home after work to a tranquil, peaceful beautiful location, then contact me now! Looking forward to hearing from you and have a great day!!!!
Located near the river and the hospital in a quiet area with bus at door. Smoke outside only. Street parking. Rent includes electricity & ADSL2+ Internet.
Welcome to couples and singles ,Fully furnished House share on the Tweed canals between Coolangatta beaches and the Tweed river offering a great lifestyle... Your queen size luxury bed/room fully furnished, 2 x bs cabinets, lamp, mirror,draws, double built-in wardrobes, off street parking In a 3 bedroom Sharehouse, modern, comfortable lounge, fully furnished house, equipped kitchen, your own fridge/freeze close to local shops , cafes, bus stop 1 x person Special Week rate $195 couple 2 x person share room Special week rate $300 Relax and easy includes all housewhole bills Sorry no pet Policy
I am looking for the right person to share my fully furnished, open plan,spacious canal front unit. Must be employed. I do require reference or contact number to confirm employment and previous address reference and or contact number. I am a semi retired fun loving, happy go lucky person that enjoys a chat and a beer. Hope you do too!!!! Bedroom is semi furnished. As mentioned unit is tidal canal frontage, 1km to Kirra beach, close to public transport, university, restaurants, cafe's and shopping centres of Kirra, coolangatta and tweed heads. Unit offers street parking, fishing and use of kayak and a fantastic view. Must be clean, tidy, honest and able too look after yourself as we are housemates not each other's slaves!!!!! Lol lol. No pets allowed!!!! If you are looking within the tweed area, and ready to come home after work to a truly magic spot, then bring what you need and welcome home!!!!!!! Looking forward to hearing from you and have a great day!!!!
This is a duplex with one bedroom available. In a convenient location 5 minutes drive from Coolangatta and Tweed. 25 minutes walk to the beach. Property has nice views and a quiet location. Property has air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Electricity is included. Wifi to be connected soon. Will suit single person. Student or part-time worker.Might be able to reduce rent for jobs done around the house. Particular with who I share with as place is not large.
Hi we are a Cpl looking for a female house mate, we have 1 room for rent at $ 130 a week as we own a older house plus 1/3 in bills. We live in a nice quiet street opposite a park and gym at the end of the street. The bedroom can be unfurnished or furnished with basics. There is a balcony for relaxing on and summer BBQs. There is a down stairs laundry. Both shopping areas of Tweed and Coolangatta are within walk distance shops, beach etc. We don't party to much these days, but we still like to have a social drink now and then. We both work full time jobs and some weekends. Thanks for reading our ad. Any questions just ask.


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Indians walk past a shop named "Hitler" in Ahmedabad, India, on Wednesday.
The owner of an Indian men's clothing store whose name has sparked a row in Ahmedabad city in the western state of Gujarat said he only recently learned why the name Hitler would disturb people, the AFP news agency reported.
"I didn't know how much the name would disturb people," Rajesh Shah told AFP. "It was only when the store opened I learned Hitler had killed six million people."
The store opened 10 days ago, boasting a storefront that spells out "Hitler" in big letters and a swastika as the dot on the "i."
"We had put up a cloth banner for over a month saying, 'Hitler opening shortly,' no one objected to the name then," Shah told The Times of India.
He added that to him Hitler was just the nickname given to his business partner's grandfather, who was known for his "strict nature."
"Frankly, till the time we applied for the trademark permission, I had only heard that Hitler was a strict man. It was only recently that we read about Hitler on the internet," Shah told The Times of India.
Shah said he cannot afford to change the name after spending his money on the original branding effort, but said he'd be willing to change it if he were compensated.
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"In the city of Mahatma Gandhi and non-violence, how can anyone celebrate a person like Hitler who is known to have murdered millions of unarmed ordinary civilians?" Nikitin Contractor, convener of the Friends of Israel organization from Vadodara told The Times of India.
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Sunday, 4 September 2011
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
This, and Spinach, are important leaf crops in the cottage garden, and have been in use since the 16th century, but with Chard you have the added benefit of being able to use the stems separately as a vegetable, as well as the leaf.
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I don't grow either, but the chard is certainly a colourful and impressive plant. Flighty xxReplyDelete
There's a nice recipe for Chard in Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's new book "Veg Every Day" - it's called "Tourte de Blettes" [Google it!]ReplyDelete
I love the colour that rainbow chard brings to a garden and left it in the ground last winter for that reason. Thankfully nobody else realised that it was purely decorative!ReplyDelete
My allotment neighbour has a bed of rainbow chard and it is very pretty but for some reason it has never appealed as a crop to meReplyDelete
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Great pic! I've never grown chard but have some seeds and it's on the list for the next growing season.ReplyDelete
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Rash of burglaries prompts warning
A rash of burglaries in Rice County prompts a warning from Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn says he wants people to be vigilant, keeping an eye on their neighbors house as well as their own. He says they've had about 15 daytime home burglaries in the last 4 to 5 weeks from Faribault to Northfield. The thieves MO is to knock on doors to see if anyone's home, if they are, these thieves come up with a story such as wondering if "Jacob" lives there or that they're selling gift cards. These thieves are primarily after jewelry which is harder to track. They take it to pawnshops or places like the Gold Guys to get rid of the evidence. Dunn believes that it's a ring and says investigators are working intensely on this. They're close to making arrests but need the publics help. The ring becomes active every 2 to 3 days. Police ask that you get a license plate, gather as much information as you can and then call police. Dunn says "don't make it easy" by leaving jewelry and money out. He also notes that this will all likely lead back to drugs. Dunn mentions that there are legitimate fundraisers out there. Those kids can show you what they're selling and tell you what it's for. You can also call the organization they mention to verify.
Federal grant for Transit Hub "hamstrings" Q Block site
The Transit Hub discussion was the lengthiest of the Northfield City Council work session. The number 1 choice, after several meetings with state and federal agencies, public input and the Save the Northfield Depot group, is the Q Block. Federal Grant funding of $277,000 is available through the state but must be used for environmental cleanup with the stipulation that it be used for a transit hub specifically. Public Works Director Joe Stapf said the grant really hamstrings them with it's definition. If they don't put a transit site on that land, the City will have to pay back the grant money. Mayor Rossing says the issue with the Q Block site is whether the Depot will fit on the site after they create a transit site with the required parking spots. Joe Stapf said he thinks it's doable. Rossing believes it's a gamble to go with this site but council seems to be inclined to take action next week. To receive the money, they must make a decision before the year is out.
The River study conversation was briefly touched upon but with the amount of input needed council chose to move the discussion into 2013 for the new Mayor and council.
The final budget review took place at the work session. Next week, they'll vote on it. Mayor Rossing says the goal is to have 50% of revenue in reserve. They currently have 60%.
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Background: Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, which acts as a partial agonist of peroxisome proliferator activator receptor-γ (PPAR-γ). Because PPAR-γ initiates a variety of antiinflammatory responses, the effect on myocardial ischemia is to be elucidated.
Methods and Results: The left anterior descending arteries were ligated to induce myocardial infarction in rats. The animals were assigned to 4 groups: (1) control (saline, n = 6), (2) telmisartan (10 mg·kg−1·d−1, n = 6), (3) telmisartan + GW9662 (PPAR-γ-antagonist) (10 mg·kg−1·d−1 of telmisartan and 1 mg·kg−1·d−1 of GW9662, n = 6), and (4) amlodipine (10 mg·kg−1·d−1, n = 8) groups. Telmisartan reduced mean blood pressure compared with that in the control group. There was no statistical difference among the telmisartan, telmisartan + GW9662 and amlodipine groups. The end-diastolic left ventricular diameter was smaller in telmisartan group compared with that in the control group; GW9662 negated the effect of telmisartan. The thickness of the ventricular septum was kept in the telmisartan group compared with that in the control group; GW9662 negated the effect. Histopathologic analyses showed that telmisartan suppressed myocardial fibrosis compared with that of the control, whereas GW9662 negated the telmisartan effect.
Conclusions: Telmisartan suppresses pathological remodeling by PPAR-γ agonistic activities independent of its antihypertensive effects.
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PARK(ing) Day is an annual event that brings attention to the need for urban green space. We talked with three participants to learn how park and recreation professionals can use this event to serve their communities.
On Thursday, Sept. 20, U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D NC) along with Sens. John Kerry (D MA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY) introduced important legislation into the Senate called the Community Parks Revitalization (CPR) Act. This legislation, if enacted, will help revitalize urban areas through improved access to parks and recreation.
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The Nazi Anatomists. "How the corpses of Hitler's victims are still haunting modern science—and American abortion politics."
"The FDA recalled more than 60,000 tissue-derived products between 1994 and mid-2007."
"The business of recycling dead humans into medical implants is a little-known yet lucrative trade. But its practices have roused concerns about how tissues are obtained and how well grieving families and transplant patients are informed about the realities and the risks." After an eight month international investigation, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has published an extensive four-part exposé into the black market for cadavers and human tissue: Skin and Bone: The Shadowy Trade in Human Body Parts (Via) [more inside]
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Earlier this year, six scientists and doctors filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration alleging that the FDA had secretly monitored their personal e-mail accounts after they (legally) warned Congress that the "agency was approving medical devices that they believed posed unacceptable risks to patients." The agency said it had done so to "investigate allegations that the employees had leaked confidential information to the public." At the time, the FDA indicated their computer monitoring was limited to five scientists. But now, the New York Times is reporting that "what began as a narrow investigation" "quickly grew in mid-2010 into a much broader campaign to counter outside critics of the agency's medical review process.". [more inside]
The Avian Flu: Transparency vs. Public Safety
"Experimental adaptation of an influenza H5 HA confers respiratory droplet transmission to a reassortant H5 HA/H1N1 virus in ferrets." After an extensive, months-long debate, one of two controversial papers showing ways the H5N1 "avian" influenza virus could potentially become transmissible in mammals with only 3 or 4 mutations was published in Nature today. The journal included an editorial on the merits and drawbacks of "publishing risky research" with regard to biosafety. The debate included an unprecedented recommendation by The US National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) to block publication -- a decision they later reversed. (Via: 1, 2) Nature's special report has additional articles, including interviews with the teams behind both papers.
A nation full of immortal poor people.
In 2002, Doug Monroe placed his parents in assisted living. A decade later, he's looking back at "the weighty financial and emotional costs that come with a parent's immortality": The Long Goodbye.
"There are no national standards or regulations regarding forensic pathology and practices vary widely from place to place."
The Hardest Cases: When Children Die, Justice Can Be Elusive A joint investigation by PBS Frontline, ProPublica and NPR has found that medical examiners and coroners have repeatedly mishandled cases of infant and child deaths, helping to put innocent people behind bars. (Via. (Article contains descriptions of children that have been killed by abuse. May be disturbing / triggering to some readers.) [more inside]
An important breast cancer test is now unavailable in British Columbia
An important breast cancer test is now unavailable in British Columbia because of the American company which holds the relevant patent. The B.C. Cancer Agency has been forced to stop the tests after legal threats by Utah-based Myriad Genetics Inc., which has a patent on two genes that can signal whether a woman may develop hereditary breast cancer. I think this is a perfect example of why patenting genes is a terrible idea. Via Slashdot.
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