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JACKSONVILLE, ONSLOW COUNTY - The 30th annual Beirut Observance Ceremony in Jacksonville Wednesday morning experienced its biggest turnout ever. The event honored the victims of the Beirut barracks bombing three decades ago.
"October 23, 1983 -- a date remembered by many across the nation -- but no where else, I mean no where else, is it more truly felt than it is right here," said Brig. Gen. Robert Castellvi, commanding general of Camp Lejeune.
Officials said 3,300 people attended the ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, where Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, delivered an address.
The ceremony honored the 241 Americans who were killed in the Beirut bombing. Many of the victims were members of Camp Lejeune's 24th Marine Amphibious Unit.
A suicide truck-bomber attacked the military barracks in Lebanon's capital, home to an American peacekeeping force. A U.S. investigation blamed lax security for allowing the terrorist to get into the Marines' compound.
The bombing was blamed on the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. It was the deadliest terrorist attack on Americans prior to Sept. 11, 2001.
Wednesday's ceremony also honored fallen service members and survivors who served in Lebanon from 1958 to 1984 and in Grenada.
The fallen service members' names are etched onto the Beirut Memorial wall. Janet Williams attended the event and found her husband's name.
"It's a way of connecting going to the wall," Williams said. "It's just like a family get-together. Just like a big family reunion when we come to it."
It was Tony Mattacchione's first time going to the annual ceremony. He lost his brother in the attack.
"It's hard to believe 30 years have gone by, but I don't want to let another 30 years go by," he said. "This is a special event. I'm glad I came and learned a lot more about the community here, and I look to do more of this coming forward."


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Greed is not good
Dr Karl outlines a series of studies that show the wealthier you become, the more unethically you behave.
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In the movie Wall Street, the anti-hero, Gordon Gekko, preaches to an enraptured room that, "Greed is good". However, it seems that the opposite is true. Greed is a big reason why the wealthier you are, the more unethically you behave. And that's bad.
A few thousand years ago, the Greek thinkers Plato and Aristotle believed that greed, and desires for material wealth, would come at the expense of one's ethics — and that, "Greed would be at the root of personal immorality".
Plato's and Aristotle's ancient wisdom has been corroborated by a series of studies carried out by Drs Keltner and Piff at the University of California, and their colleagues.
Their first two studies showed drivers of more expensive cars were more likely to break the California vehicle code — either in pushing their way through intersections, or by cutting off pedestrians at marked pedestrian crossings.
The third study showed that upper-class individuals were more likely to act unethically or dishonestly in a series of eight different scenarios.
In the fourth study, upper-class participants were more likely to take individually wrapped candies, that were kept for children.
In the fifth study, participants carried out staged negotiations — and the more wealthy were more likely to tell lies.
In the sixth study, the upper-class were again more likely to lie and cheat in order to increase their chances of winning a prize.
And in the seventh study, people from upper-class backgrounds were more likely to endorse unethical behaviour at work.
Other researchers have shown that the wealthier are more likely to steal by shoplifting than their poorer cousins. And yet another study has shown that wealthy people give less money to charity than do the poor. (Mind you, let's happily acknowledge the philanthropy of some of the fabulously wealthy people, such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett).
What's going on? The United States is, from an economic point of view, the most stratified society in the Western world. On one hand, some 14,000 American families (a microscopic top 0.01 per cent of the population) hold 22.2 per cent of the wealth. That's nearly one-quarter of all the wealth in the USA. On the other hand, the bottom 90 per cent (more than 133 million families) have to share just four per cent of the United States' wealth — between all of them. Even during the recent global financial crisis, wealth increased for the top five per cent of American families.
Poverty creates inequalities in health. In the USA, between 1983 and 1999, the life expectancy for women decreased in more than 900 of their counties — that's more than one quarter of all the counties in the USA. With regard to life expectancy, the USA is no longer on top — today, it's not even in the top 40 countries in the world.
But why does higher social class predict increased unethical behaviour?
It might be the upper-class have greater resources, greater freedom to act as they choose, and greater independence from others. This can give them "self-focused patterns of social cognition and behaviour" — so they care only about themselves, not others.
A study by Kraus found that lower-class individuals were more likely to be able to accurately judge the emotions of another person, close up.
Poorer people were also more likely to detect what emotions were being felt, just by looking at still pictures of the muscles around another person's eyes. You see, poor people have less control over their lives, and external forces often determine what happens to them. As a result, they are more dependent upon other people in their lives, and so it makes sense that poor people develop more skill in reading the emotions of the people around them.
Paul Krugman, who in 2008 won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics wrote: "Self-pity among the privileged has become acceptable, even fashionable … a belligerent sense of entitlement has taken hold."
Today, governments are heavily influenced by the wealthy and the powerful. But these people often lack empathy, as compared with the poor.
Maybe it's not just that the wealthy have more money than sense, but that they also have more money than morals.
Tags: ethics, psychology
Published 01 October 2013
© 2017 Karl S. Kruszelnicki Pty Ltd
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Alex Bender :
01 Oct 2013 5:15:40pm
any more details on this study - i'd like to know specifics of how the people were chosen, and what are the exact demographics all the people were studied.
Scribe :
02 Oct 2013 7:07:36pm
Yes, Alex, I agree with your comment. Not only do we need more information about this study, but we also need a direct link to the study so that we can read it ourselves and gain a better overview of the summary. I have read other studies that show the opposite and that privileged people are more likely to give to charity and sometimes huge amounts, because like Dame Elizabeth Murdock, they believe that great wealth gives you the opportunity to help other people.
Malice In Wonderland :
03 Oct 2013 11:39:25am
You omitted one pertinent fact... the percentage disposable income/wealth people have. On average, a poorer person will give 4-5% of their earnings compared to the rich who give less than 2%.
That makes the poor MORE generous than the rich.
Malice In Wonderland :
03 Oct 2013 11:46:01am
PS: Forgot to mention that the study also found that those at the bottom income levels often do not claim their donations as a tax deduction. The wealthy almost always do!! In fact, they often cite taxation as the main reason for the donation in the first place.
Phillippe :
05 Oct 2013 5:36:41pm
Equally, we could choose an example of Dick Pratt, well noted for his donations to arts and so forth. Unfortunately, much of the money came from his company's (Visy's) publicly confessed collusion with Amcor to manipulate prices.
Mark Skinner :
07 Oct 2013 8:35:05am
Dame Elizabeth is unique....name 4 others.
chiteira :
03 Oct 2013 9:37:02am
yes more information about the various studies would be good.
interesting the one about the lollies: i was talking to someone who puts out the boxes where you give 20 cents for a lollie and he said they don't put them in the rich suburbs any more because they take the lollies but don't put in any money. but they do put them in Work for the Dole workplaces because the unemployed always pay for their lollies. funny that??
Ros :
11 Nov 2013 12:39:00pm
It's because the poor has a more developed sense of empathy. The rich live in a world of self-entitlement that is far removed from the reality of the majority of the population.
Brendan :
03 Oct 2013 11:35:38am
Horridly small sampling.
Useless self serving journal article.
Welcome to 'research'
Phillippe :
05 Oct 2013 5:25:46pm
The sample sizes reported in teh article are reasonably well-powered, from a statistical point of view. The least well-powered would be Studies 1 and 2, where sample sizes for the highest class of vehicles are a bit small (especially Study 2). Nonetheless, the consistency of the results across multiple studies support the conclusions the authors draw. Note that those conclusions are about associations between unethical behaviours and attitudes and socioeconomic status. Cause and effect are not discussed. It is quite likely that unethical behaviour or a sense of entitlement that makes them more likely to prosper in a free enterprise based capitalist society?
Mark Skinner :
07 Oct 2013 8:46:25am
Great research Brendan. Your one link makes the "study" in the the original story sound like a whole lot of hearsay.
(Any employer looking for someone to help with research would have trouble finding anyone more on the ball than yourself.)
Mitch :
04 Oct 2013 12:18:04am
These are, I believe the studies referred to: http://www.pnas.org/content/109/11/4086.short
Here are a few more news articles describing the findings of those studies:
Kevin Payne :
23 Oct 2013 11:36:47pm
Alex, you can used the peoples names and their general keywords and do a scollar google search. You should be able to find some information. Otherwise, see if you can search the journals at a university to obtain the actual articles.
Gigaboomer ®:
01 Oct 2013 10:47:32pm
Yes Dr Karl, that's used to be called sin.....until that word became politically incorrect.
JoeBloggs :
02 Oct 2013 1:00:25pm
Hi Gigaboomer,
Yes it used to be called sin, until people became enlightened and rejected hypocritical religious moralities.
It isn't 'politically incorrect' it is just incorrect.
Pavlo :
23 Nov 2013 8:48:42am
Yes there may be a lot of hypocrisy among religious thought as well as non-religious. But I think the ideas 'you should not steal' and 'treat others as you'd like to be treated' are pretty good. If people followed just these 2 precepts the world's problems would be halved.
Pennpenn :
02 Oct 2013 1:48:49pm
Not so much politically incorrect, more scientifically useless. "Sin" has no bearing outside of a religious context.
Jack :
05 Oct 2013 7:13:10am
"Sin" is an archery term. It means failure to hit the target. Religious writers adopted it as a less perjorative term for moral failing. And, missing the target is still a relevant metric.
Pennpenn :
08 Oct 2013 5:06:39pm
Ok, fine.
"Sin" as Joe intended it bears no meaning outside a religious context, and is scientifically useless.
But thank you for teaching me that fact, I do appreciate it.
Gharis :
03 Oct 2013 5:21:00pm
Sin? That's against 'god'. This is theft (against people).
vince :
02 Oct 2013 12:26:32am
The tone of this article is suggesting that all wealthy people are like this. Totally bogus!
Noddy :
02 Oct 2013 11:12:16am
he quite clearly states that not all wealthy people are like this and refers to the philanthropy of people like Bill Gates - I think you missed that bit somehow
Glen :
02 Oct 2013 1:03:31pm
So which part of "more likely" you do not understand. That is why it is in the article, to show that not all rich people are the case.
Pennpenn :
02 Oct 2013 1:46:00pm
It really isn't. The article is basically saying "these studies showed this group of people were generally less honest." Studies do not, and can not, claim to speak for all in a certain demographic, and should not be considered as doing so. The rest is reporting on available material. If you're nice and rich, good on you, keep it up. But don't act like it doesn't show when your peers are greedy.
Geoff :
02 Oct 2013 5:11:03pm
Vince, Dr Karl did say wealthy people were "more likely" to act unethically, which is a long way from saying all wealthy people are unethical. I've been around on this earth a long time, and my own experience bears out what the article says.
Mike :
02 Oct 2013 6:06:23pm
@Vince the article states many time that wealthier people are MORE LIKELY to behave in an unethical way,that doesn't mean ALL wealthly people are like that.
It would be nice to see more details of the studies mentioned in the article however the results don't surprise me. I think it's sad how there is such a huge inequality in the worlds wealth.
Ranker :
02 Oct 2013 7:25:49pm
Oops. Someone doesn't like the very generalised results. 😳
Andrew Bridger :
02 Oct 2013 11:14:27pm
The tone of this article does not suggest that at all! Infact The words more likely appear several times, as well as a call out of Mr. Gates. What is suggested is that the rich feel intitled many times to the point of disregarding laws (both legal and moral).
Geoff :
03 Oct 2013 12:30:29am
Dr Karl did say wealthy people are "more likely" to behave unethically. That is a long way from saying all wealthy people act that way. My own experience is Dr Karl is right.
lccviet :
03 Oct 2013 12:30:45am
Its true what you say ,but the evidence is all around us that wealthier people have the power to do greater good but often fail to.
Catherine :
03 Oct 2013 6:05:52am
Actually Vince the article uses phrases like 'more likely to'.
And Dr Karl is reporting others' findings. He is not simply making assertions.
Chris O'Brien :
03 Oct 2013 8:50:16am
This is not the claim of the article. You should read it more carefully, there are exceptions. Also, do you feel threatened by this information for economic or political reasons?
James in Brisbane :
03 Oct 2013 9:01:08am
Can you paste a link to your evidence proving the 'bogusness' of this study?
Blzbob :
03 Oct 2013 9:06:50am
how do you think people become wealthy?
Certainly not by being charitable.
Jimmy :
03 Oct 2013 9:12:33am
I'm sorry but perhaps you have misinterpreted what 'more likely' infers. This means that, chances are, someone with higher wealth will act more immorally than someone with less wealth. This doesn't mean all wealthy people are immoral nor does it imply poor people are moral.
chiteira :
03 Oct 2013 9:33:38am
well hopefully not all wealthy people are like this. but it is unfortunate that in our world dishonesty is often rewarded with wealth. maybe, if you find this offensive, you could do something to make it more difficult for people to get wealthy through dishonesty.
David :
03 Oct 2013 10:40:14am
Specifically does not suggest this, is peppered with qualifiers like "more likely to" - I wonder - is Vince a wealthy person and does he have some reason for feeling so defensive?
Raivo :
02 Oct 2013 12:37:31am
Thank you for an interesting podcast today :)
The subject is so actual and true this day!
JoeBloggs :
02 Oct 2013 12:58:13pm
I wonder if the conclusion could be reached that unethical people are more likely to become wealthy, as opposed to the idea wealthy people become unethical?
Vincero Shih :
02 Oct 2013 5:01:28pm
Lots of corruption and bribery scandal show that rich and greedy men get involved in illegal avtivities.
02 Oct 2013 5:10:47pm
Perhaps this explains concern voiced about the new federal government (cabinet especially)consisting overwhelmingly of private school boys.
Steve Doig :
02 Oct 2013 5:26:40pm
The title of this post is that greed is bad.
The article says that wealthy people have lower morals.
Wealthy does not equate to greedy.
There can be greedy poor people, and generous wealthy people.
Stuart :
02 Oct 2013 5:31:38pm
Do the studies support the claim that wealth causes unethical behaviour (as opposed to unethical behaviour helping accumulation of wealth)?
Anonymous :
02 Oct 2013 5:55:23pm
But perhaps the wealthy people got wealthy through their greed, cheating and selfish character?
harry snr :
02 Oct 2013 9:31:22pm
I can see the same "divide" occurring in politics (Democrat/Republican, or Labour/Liberal).In Australia's context it is notable that the use of the word "taxpayers' money" is really conveying a euphemism for "OUR MONEY" . Budget Deficit is in their reality really all about the amount stolen and misapplied by the great unwashed. How dare they ? Mammon Worship is now the brand name of the pacemaker serving the heart of a now extinct peacemaker.This theme deserves scrutiny and greater depth.Please oblige.
spider :
02 Oct 2013 9:51:04pm
So... what I'm getting from these studies is that if I screw people over, I will become fabulously wealthy.
Dave :
08 Oct 2013 11:10:50am
I don't think so Spider.
Getting wealthy is just a crap shoot. Think about it, you need to be born in the right country, at the right time, to the right parents and have the one in a million chance of opportunity and then do the right thing to succeed.
I think the wealthy get greedy once they are wealthy. They need to make excuses for holding onto all that money.
The vast majority of wealthy who say they worked hard for it, really mean they worked hard to keep it and accumulate more.
SteveR :
03 Oct 2013 7:27:28am
This notion that 0.01 percent of the population hold 22.2 percent of the wealth (and the other myriad variations on those numbers we get fed) is rubbish. It is based on a system of qualifications and exclusions and a very narrow definition of "Investable wealth". The fact is the bulk of the wealth and income in Western societies belongs to ordinary people. Think of one simple fact: it only takes around 2,000 houses to make up a billion dollars.
Tom Robinson :
03 Oct 2013 9:06:09am
This ties in with the reports of "richer" retirees on the Gold coast being hugely over-represented in the number of people being taken in by the so-called "Nigerian Scams". they have been used to a life of taking advantage of others for a quick buck, and are more easily led into the belief that they can get easy money without working for it.
Blzbob :
03 Oct 2013 9:08:51am
I wonder if it actually works the other way, in that the ability to see your fellow man as nothing other than prey, leads to wealth.
Matt :
10 Oct 2013 8:22:42am
My thoughts exactly. The archetypal utilitarian or selfish view of other people. Because there are plenty of unethical people amongst the poor, one only needs to travel to a developing and highly stratified society like that of Thailand or India to see that. Some of the 'petty burghers' and standover merchants exploit and push their way to the top. And voila!
If you are wealthy because you invented or contributed something, however, and never took advantage of anyone or denied anyone opportunities to get there, then why not? If we could as a society regulate it to make this the only path, things would be a lot better surely.
Blzbob :
03 Oct 2013 9:10:23am
If anyone were an exception to the rule, I would say it would probably be Dick Smith.
chiteira :
03 Oct 2013 9:31:26am
awesome article. a lot of us already see this in our day to day lives and know it to be true.
so how do we change it so that poor ethics don't get rewarded? it sad - i see kids just out of university and the first lesson they learn is dishonesty is the key to success. if they aren't willing to lie and cheat, then that 4 year degree wont be worth anything.
i'd also be interested in an even broader perspective - like how do poor ethics of business leaders in developed countries contribute to child slavery and prostitution in underdeveloped countries.
Hank Leis :
03 Oct 2013 9:31:33am
It may be that the description of the study is flawed or may be that the study itself is flawed. Either way, the article seems more about satisfying an opinion than a scientific study as claimed. The propertied study supports what most people who find difficulty in "making it" would like to believe.
Hank Leis
Gavin R. Putland :
03 Oct 2013 10:07:24am
The problem is not that wealth makes you unscrupulous. The problem is that, all else being equal, lack of scruple enhances your chances of getting ahead.
Eva :
03 Oct 2013 10:42:01am
Success does not always imply value. Rich, as well as highly educated people often have a sense of inexcusable entitlement.
Stu price :
03 Oct 2013 11:01:24am
It's also apparent in Australia.On the roads I've noticed as a truck driver it's the people with expensive vehicles are the biggest assholes on the road.They think indicators are there for a joke there for they seldom use them.they think the fast lane belongs to them although they don't need to do the required speed limit and are the most arrogant pricks on the road.
Joey Godalla :
03 Oct 2013 11:07:18am
Greed may not be good in the moralistic sense, but it seems to be good for survival, which is an individual's first priority. I agree some people can't see beyond themselves, but natural selection certainly hasn't knocked them out. Conversely Richard Dawkins and others have shown that altruism is genetically beneficial in some individuals, but only from the gene's-eye point of view, not the gelatinous machine carrying them. I think this article is more about humankind's slow and difficult transition from tribal living to societal living.
Mitchy :
03 Oct 2013 12:21:43pm
I don't like to use anecdotal evidence to prove a theory but in my experience its always the trady Ute or bomby car that lets u merge in traffic, never the big BMW suv...
Alexander :
03 Oct 2013 12:26:37pm
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Jane :
03 Oct 2013 1:46:58pm
You see it all the time in politics. They have a lot of $ but cant afford to attend a wedding without the public paying for it.
Dave :
03 Oct 2013 4:36:14pm
Seems true in all aspects from observation. The cause of the lack of morality and empathy is probably even more obvious. Upper class wealth is usually obtained via these lacking qualities. This starts out as children when they think they deserve more or other people's food or toys, and they then further develop this greed as they get old. Most extreme wealth comes through theft. Of the planet, (miners) or of commonwealth tax. Very few wealthy are like Bill Gates, who innovates and make anything
Dave :
03 Oct 2013 4:48:21pm
Seems true in all aspects from observation. The actual cause of the lack of morality and empathy is probably even more obvious. Upper class wealth is usually obtained via the complete absence of these qualities. Certainly so throughout history. The lack of empathy and ethics originates, when, as children, they think they deserve more of the other people's food or toys. In the playground. These skills are further developed into addictive limitless greed as they get older. Most extreme wealth comes through theft. Of the planet, (miners!) or of the people. From kings to tax avoiders. Very few wealthy are like Bill Gates, who innovates and makes things. This very simply explains his philanthropy, and certain others (miners!) lack there of!
Dave :
03 Oct 2013 4:58:59pm
Seems true in all aspects from observation. The actual cause of the lack of morality and empathy is probably even more obvious. Upper class wealth is usually obtained via the complete absence of these qualities in the first place.. Certainly so throughout history. The lack of empathy and ethics may be learnt and originates, when, as children, even in the playground, they think they deserve more of the other people's food or toys.. These skills are further developed into addictive limitless greed as they get older. Most extreme wealth comes through theft. That is fromf the planet, (miners!) or of the people. From kings to tax avoiders. Very few wealthy are like Bill Gates, who innovates and makes things. This very simply explains his philanthropy, and certain others (miners!) lack there of!
Dave :
03 Oct 2013 5:04:37pm
I believe Kerry Packer explained it all with one succinct quote. "He who dies with the most toys wins"
Dave Farrands :
03 Oct 2013 5:25:15pm
The axiom is this. The poor are often poor simply because they are too generous and empathetic! A better question is why and how did the mega rich miss learning ethics and morality. The essence of civilized intelligent humanity? The empathetic poor are often actually very intelligent (ie Beethoven and other poor geniuses) We now days have confused things and many people mistakenly assume rich means intelligent and wise. These studies are proving them more likely unethical and greedy. No real surprise.
Dave Farrands :
03 Oct 2013 5:41:38pm
At what point does one actually cross over the line and become wealthy, and then unethical and immoral?
David :
03 Oct 2013 6:20:40pm
In todays paper...Here's how most business men get rich..(unethically)
The Australian Tax Office has Asia's richest man Li Ka-shing in its sights over his companies' $776 million in unpaid taxes and penalties, a report says.
Zombie :
03 Oct 2013 7:20:46pm
What if being unethical helped them to reach the upper class in the first place?
Here is the reference :
03 Oct 2013 8:39:23pm
It was published Feb 2012 in PNAS. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).
"High social class predicts increased unethical behavior," by Paul K. Piff, Daniel M. Stancato, Stéphane Côté, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton, and Dacher Keltner, PNAS (2012).
David Gibbs :
03 Oct 2013 9:20:45pm
If I smoke, I'm more likely to get lung cancer. Not saying I will.
Barry :
04 Oct 2013 11:01:03pm
This interview with the research authors describes the sense of entitlement and reduction in humility as the wealthy/successful gradually dismiss the importance of external factors in their success.
As with anything goal, the lesson seems to be that balance is necessary. Being self-directed is positive but without humility and gratitude, it's misguided.
johnwerneken :
05 Oct 2013 2:07:54pm
Greed is GOOD. Leads to progress. Who gets what ought to depend on who does things that others appreciate.
One of the things more power wealth knowledge etc. can bring is greater security and happiness for people, starting with those better placed and typically expanding.
The other of course is about more power to gain at the expense, rather than in the service, of others.
Those with more have more choices and they may choose to do evil and at least in part 'get away with it'. Those with fewer choices have less opportunity to experiment whether for better or for worse. It is that simple.
The days of practical and emotional attachment to egalitarian fantasies have been over for over 10,000 years.
berational :
08 Oct 2013 11:07:42am
Greed is one of the deadly sins, possibly because it demeans oneself or as this article states, it leads to unethical behaviour.
Bertram Russel talked about two types of businesses. Ones that add value, by research, cooperation, training, investment etc where everyone benefits and ones that produce nothing but seize from others (dog eat dog mentality). You seem to be suggesting that the latter is better. I disagree.
Pavlo :
23 Nov 2013 8:56:54am
NO. Greed is not good. When a person or group of people are greedy it means others miss out on the essentials of life. If you have seen children die in Third World countries for want of a $5 medical treatment you may think differently. I have seen this situation happen where there is systemic greed and corruption in local government in another country. Kids die because of someone's greed!
Douglas6 :
05 Oct 2013 7:17:42pm
This looks like more junk science designed to confirm prejudices than to discover the truth. It falls in the same junk pile as all the studies that "prove" that conservatives are either stupid or otherwise congenitally defective.
Chris C :
05 Oct 2013 9:11:55pm
I don't believe this, it's preposterous: "On the other hand, the bottom 90 per cent (more than 133 million families) have to share just four per cent of the United States' wealth"
harkin :
06 Oct 2013 10:15:09am
Wow - and all this time I've been listening to the pinheads telling me poverty was the cause of crime.
scott :
07 Oct 2013 4:12:11am
Wealthy societies waste outrageous amounts of money on educating their children, when they could achieve as good of results with much lower expenditures. The money saved could go to educate individuals in poorer societies.
Do you judge wealthy societies as harshly as you judge every person who has more money than you do?
Dave :
08 Oct 2013 11:16:08am
I think the better term is getting wealthier - at what point do you officially get wealthy?
Greed takes place once you have more than you need and fail to share with others.
So everyone is greedy to some degree. It just gets worse the more opportunities you have to be greedy - ie. the more wealth you have.
Buddo :
08 Oct 2013 2:26:40pm
Of course, the wealthy are under-represented in the ranks of violent criminals and organised crime-so another way of reading this study is that being rich (which apparently equates with being greedy) makes you less likely to commit violent/serious crime. Maybe having a few more lolly-stealers and a few less muggers is a good trade-off...
cam :
26 Oct 2013 9:04:27pm
I have a new "premium" take away shop in Brisbane. The shop is half way from an affluent area, and a working class area.
I have the following comments.
1. I have had no problems from any customers, except from a few from the affluent side who complain about the look of the shop and that it doesn't "look like a trendy cafe" which it's not supposed to be.
2. A local wealthy owner came to the shop and in our talking I mentioned a very nice and well known local disabled woman whom I give discounts to sometimes.. He said why give discounts to losers, charge them extra so they don't come back... He was very serious...
Chris Baulman :
10 Oct 2013 12:20:51pm
My assertion is that it's not just how you spend your income that affects the environment, it's also the impact of the job you do to get that income ... AND whatever the job, the amount of income has an impact too.
We can think of jobs which produce little if any real value, but have a great and unsustainable environmental impact.
Next, a receptionist in a damaging industry contributes less to its damage by working in that industry than does the top executive. The amount they each earn is a reasonable measure of the damage they create since their "productivity" is recognized in the income they are paid.
To take the thinking a step further, compare a squatter in the third world who has no income to speak of and little or no access to infrastructure, and a social worker in the first world. The social worker earns their much higher income by working on a positive activity, but in an economy which generates its wealth by relying on the unsustainable levels of consumption.
Environmental scientists warn us that first world people are way out of balance with nature, especially in regard to their demands as consumers. Our personal impact on the environment is not just in consumption but in our demand for an unsustainable economy to generate sufficient wealth for income levels that are also unsustainable. In the first world, whatever job we do, our income levels depend on overconsumption by others and regardless of whether we ourselves use our income to consume.
While footprint calculators make some adjustments for different countries,they assign a country impact to all its residents, regardless of whether they rely more heavily on an unsustainable economy to generate a high income, or less heavily for a low income.
Now let's locate the social worker and the squatter in the same low impact third world country. Having no income, squatters would easily be able to tick the right boxes on the footprint calculator. Let's say the social worker is a strong environmentalist and can tick the right boxes too.
If the social worker's income is derived either from an unsustainable source (say the country depends on aid from Australia), surely the social worker's footprint must be significantly different to the squatter with no income?
Every job has some environmental impact, but at what level does a job start to upset the balance? (homeostasis).
At this critical stage in our development, many environmentalists, scientists and economists are warning that the average first worlder will need to reduce their consumption by 80% to be sustainable.
This also confirms that perhaps 80% of the economic activity on which we currently depend to generate the levels of income we demand is unsustainable, whatever job we do or whatever we spend our income on.
Advances in technology could reduce the negative impacts of such consumerism, but to believe in that we wou
Robin :
17 Oct 2013 4:14:44am
Jesus said it is harder to be a wealthy Christian. He didn't say it was impossible though.
I've been very poor, and I'd say it was good for me. At the same time I'd also say how lucky I am to be in Australia where our taxes support social welfare.
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The late off-season is a time for lazy reflection about hockey. Your team has mostly finished their big moves and important signings, and fans are quibbling about the 4th line center spot. You start to yearn for a pre-season game featuring any player that's available. Even Ben Eager or Darcy Harhardon'tmakemelaughichuk. Here are five things I'm thinking about in the dog days of summer:
1) Between their fans, their unprofessional beat writers on twitter, and even their newest players, the Blackhawks can't stop talking about us. I've heard more about the Canucks from them this summer than I have from the Canucks themselves. At this rate I'm sure every new Hawks player gets a free Canucks voodoo doll with their contract - complete with a red and black pin. But really, it's all so Shakespearean. All this whining and hate, it must mean they secretly love us. What's that phrase? "Me thinks the hockey player doth protest too much." The Canucks Puck Daddy Eulogy sounded like the Hawks blogger got drunk off wine coolers, told his dog how much he hates the Canucks, and then transcribed it all in his diary with his glitter pen.
At this rate Alex Burrows is going to come home and find Fin boiling in a pot on the stove. Might I suggest a new hobby? Hot yoga? Baseball? Beer pong? Pin the awkward smile on Toews? 50 ways to sterilize Dan Carcillo?
2) While I always enjoy my Ryan Kesler in permanent beast mode and would prefer him to be healthy, his surgery rehab might be a small blessing in disguise if he has more time to tweet. The other day there was a flurry of tweets that were silly and ridiculous and showed some personality. It was nice to see, and I hope the Canucks relax their rigid twitter constraints
3) I wish Jannik Hansen made audio books. How fun would that be? Honestly I think road rage across Vancouver would drop considerably if people were listening to Hansen read Goodnight Moon and Game of Thrones as they made their way around town.
4) Luongo should be given a stress ball and a burn book. I think his road game woes this year would be solved.
5) Cody Hodgson needs a better nickname. I'm sorry but CoHo is not working for me. He's not a damn salmon. Perhaps "5 minutes" to represent how many minutes AV will play him a night. Or "lego man". He kind of has lego hair, ya know? Anyways, it needs some work. I hope he has an awesome season and earns a bad ass nickname.
August 09 2011, 06:15PM
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SPRING GLEN-LeRoy Oliver, age 74, passed away peacefully March 6, 2010 in Provo, Utah surrounded by his loving family after enduring many years with emphysema. LeRoy was born Feb 14, 1936 in Kenilworth, Utah to Orcel and Gladys (Hastings) Oliver. LeRoy was raised in Elmo, Utah on the farm where he learned the value of hard work.
On Nov. 12, 1954 LeRoy married the love of his life, Connie Rich. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 7, 1986. LeRoy worked most of his life in the trucking industry, retiring from Savage Services in 1998 after 32 years of service. He loved spending time with his family and friends, camping, hunting, fishing, water skiing and just spending time outdoors. He will be remembered by everyone for his sense of humor and his love to tease, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was loved and respected by everyone that met him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; children, Greg (Tina) Oliver, Cleveland, Utah, Debbie Oliver, Helper, Utah, Kathy (Doug) Reid, Price, Utah, and Gary (Belinda) Oliver, Spring Glen, Utah; siblings, Donna Turpin, Magna, Utah, Derald (Fern) Oliver, Castle Dale, Utah, and Alice (Ron) Smith, Vernal, Utah; sister-in-law, Ranae (Dick) Eastman, Sagle, Idaho; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren with one more on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Orval and Zelpha Rich; a half brother LaMar Kearns; and two brothers-in-law, Ken Turpin and Lee Robertson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Carbonville Ward Building in Spring Glen (1985 West 4000 North). There will be a viewing Thursday, March 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary and Friday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Wellington City Cemetery. Funeral services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of LeRoy at www.fausettmortuary.com.


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Warsaw, 21 November 2013 - One year after the 18th Climate Change Conference selected a consortium led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to host a facility to accelerate the development and transfer of climate-related technology and expertise to developing countries, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is now officially open for business.The CTCN, the operational arm of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience to changing weather patterns, drought, soil erosion, and other impacts of climate change in developing nations.This goal will be achieved by assisting developing countries to make informed decisions about mitigation and adaptation technologies that suit their needs.The consortium includes the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and 11 other international research and development bodies."As nations put in the foundations, walls and ceiling of a new, wide-ranging and universal climate agreement, the Climate Technology Centre and Network represents a further building block towards that low-carbon future," said UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner. "This facility will make a substantive contribution to accelerating the use of existing and new technologies that can improve the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in developing countries who are dealing with the impacts of climate change on a daily basis," he added.At the 2010 Climate Change Conference in Cancun, countries agreed on a new Technology Mechanism to improve the development and transfer of climate-related technology, encompassing energy efficiency, renewable energy, early-warning systems, and other fields. 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CHI Infra Shampoo (Moisture Therapy Shampoo)
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CHI Infra Shampoo is moisture therapy for dry, damaged hair. Cationic Hydration Interlink system provides luxurious cleansing of your hair. Balance of moisture for softness and proteins for strength. For daily use.
Cabbage Rose Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Hydroxypropyl Polysiloxan, Panthenol, Nettle, Sage Extract, Rosemary Extract, Comfrey Extract, Thyme, Lemon, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Boron Nitride Powder.
Wet hair, apply a nickel size of CHI Infra Shampoo into palms of hands and work through hair evenly from scalp to ends. Rinse and repeat if desired. Follow with CHI Infra Thermal Treatment Conditioner.
CHI is known for it's innovative technology - making it one of the most trusted flat iron manufacturers. CHI offers the complete package with hair care products for thermal protection and shine, flat irons, dryers, and curling irons. With a fully integrated line, CHI is a one-stop-shop for all of you hair care concerns and styling needs.
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Great Even For Fine Hair!I have used nearly every single hair product out there and I have to say hands down that the CHI products are awesome. I have very fine hair and was always trying volumizing shampoos and conditioners thinking that anything else was going to weigh down my hair. Little did I realize that my new approach was going to work...the more I add to my hair the better the results. And I was using a 1" flat iron every day to curl it so I was also damaging my hair even though I regularly got it trimmed. So now here's my new tried and true approach that I recommend for anybody with fine color treated flat ironed hair, shampoo with this, follow up with the Infra conditioner, then the Infra oil treatment (just a dab). I then use a bit of two different Kenra styling products because I don't hate the Kenra line, and already had these and they do well, although I'll be replacing them with something similar in the CHI line. Then I dry my hair and spray it with the Dual spray from CHI before flat ironing. Then I spray with the Dual spray for a little hold. I never would have thought that putting all this stuff in my hair would work and not make it greasy, but it certainly works for me. Thanks CHI!Dec 7, 2010Kelly / IndianapolisHAIR TYPEBlonde / Color Treated Hair / Fine or Thin Hair
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Great Shampoo!!My husband has always used store brand shampoo because he could not see a reason to try a product that was more expensive. I bought this shampoo for me and took it on our vacation he was forced to use my Chi shampoo. He was sold! he now only uses Chi and you can see a difference in his hair.Nov 27, 2010Linda R. / Cedar Hills, Ut
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Stronger, Softer, And Shinier Than EverI tried this, and it is PERFECT for me. I've been using CHI infra shampoo and infra treatment for about two months now and it has completely fixed my hair! I usually have very dry, thick, and limp hair(and color treated). The shampoo and conditioner seriously strenghtened my hair while making it softer at the same time. And it's really very shiny! (and I'm always really sceptical about products saying they add shine, but this really did for me!)
I also LOVE the way it smells. A lot of people say it's like you're "dumping cologne on your head" but I don't feel that way at all! I can see where people get the cologne scent, but to me it's a very mature, professional smell. It smells like a professional product if you know what I mean :\ like..not fruity or like a store brand. It seems to be color friendly as well!
Now, people need different types of shampoo and conditioner sets for different hair textures!(duh!) I can see why this wouldn't work for someone with thin hair! I'm no expert, but I've read reviews about it drying out people's hair.
If you have a similar hair type to mine and you're thinking about trying this product I would definately reccomend it.Jul 3, 2010AbbyHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Dry Hair / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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HorrendousLeaves hair looking dirty, lifeless and limp. I have fairly straight, naturally shiny but dry hair and brought this thinking it would help moisturize. Do not waste your money on this, besides it smells like you have soaked yourself in mens cologne.Mar 23, 2010MkHAIR TYPENormal Hair
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My New ShampooI like this shampoo because it makes my hair feel moisturized and healthy. I wear my hair flat ironed and in roller sets ... this with the treatment conditioner and the silk infusion is the best my hair has received. Other shampoo I've used would strip the good and bad but Infra shampoo adds does my hair well. I will be a using this for a while!!Mar 3, 2010Rell
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At LastI have thick course dry hair that expands with any damp weather, I have tried everything out there, this shampoo is amazing, my hair is soft, holds style is not frizzy at all I wish I had found it years ago, I will never use anouther product! Oh yea I forgot about shine and at thats a big plus.Feb 11, 2010Sheila / Mocksville NCHAIR TYPEThick or Coarse Hair
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It didnt do anything for my hair,your better of buying the Enjoy shampoo& conditioner that comes in a pink bottle, i cant think of the name but it makes your hair soft and smells goodNov 20, 2009Kristy
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At First I Hated It, Now I Love It!I bought this because it said HIGH MOISTURE and my hair was dead after going platinum and purple. This shampoo has repaired the damage and I don't even have to use conditioner anymore. I have naturally curly hair and use a flat iron and lots of heat. I can't believe how thick my hair looks and feels. The residue feeling is a bit weird, but I feel it more than I see it looking dirty. My hair is shiny again!!!! LUV IT!!Nov 3, 2009Kelly / Roanoke VA
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Surprising.I am a reluctant owner of fat ringlet curls. I was looking for a shampoo to help with the damage i create when i flat iron my hair. I bought this along with the CHI Infra Treatment Thermal Protective Treatment. I was very eager to use this so I used it before I got the CHI Infra Treatment Thermal Protective Treatment in the mail. The shampoo does look like lotion. I have shoulder length hair and i use about a quarter sized amount. A little bit of this goes a long way. Dont expect alot of suds/bubbles with the product. That doesnt mean you need to use more! It doesnt lather alot because it lacks alot of the sulfates that damage hair and make alot of bubbles. It smells like the CHI silk infusion. I was very surprised that after I shampooed i could feel that my hair was already softer. If your thinking about buying this product, you should, you wont regret it.Oct 14, 2009Natalie
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Dont Be Believe Some Of These Reviews.This is not a shampoo for normal hair that is never chemically treated or has heat applied to it (ie straightened/curled..etc) This is a shampoo that helps your damaged hair become soft,silky, and healthy.Oct 14, 2009Natalie From The Review Below.
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Mellis has received The John Hawkes Prize in Fiction, The Michael Harper Praxis Prize, and an NEH Independent Research Grant. Her writing has appeared in various journals & magazines including Conjunctions, Harper's, McSweeney's, The Believer, Cabinet and Fence. Her writing also appears in several anthologies including Conversations at The War Time Cafe and California Video: Artists and Histories. Currently she is working on a story with images in collaboration with artist Megan Vossler called The Quarry, due out from Trafficker in 2013. She is a coeditor at The Encyclopedia Project and teaches at The Evergreen State College. In response to the question, "What is experimental writing," Mellis said, Writing – even taking inventories which is how writing started – involves oscillations: losing and finding, locating and dislocating, delay and arrival, sleeping and waking, tracking and losing track. Experimental writers think of language as a medium and therefore do not ignore the fact that language, even univocal and transactional language (maybe even especially so) is imbricated with political life and systems: not neutral, after all, its what laws, mortgages, curses, roles, and rites of institution are made of.


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Tesla Motors (TSLA) shareholders have now enjoyed a rise of 165% on the year. If you think a portfolio of auto stocks, or maybe a consumer ETF, should be the biggest beneficiary when it comes to exchange-traded funds, think again.
It's instead "clean energy" funds. The $42 million First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) is the ETF with the biggest Tesla weighting, at 15%. The second, third and fourth biggest Tesla weightings are found in this ETF's direct competitors, Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX), PowerShares Wilderhill Clean Energy (PBW) and PowerShares Global Clean Energy (PBD). These funds have soared anywhere from 32% to 54% this year, powered in large part by the remarkable rise in solar stocks this year.
Not until #5 do you find First Trust Nasdaq Global Auto Index Fund (CARZ) and its weighting of just under 2%. The auto ETF, by the way, is enjoying a banner 2013, rising 26% YTD at this writing.
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 10:02 AM
Written by Gary Gygax (RiP) with Frank Mentzer
Copyright 1985 TSR (now WoTC)
a AD&D super adventure played with Swords & Wizardry rule set.
S&W Core Rules set By Matthew J. Finch
Act I: The Village of Hommlet
The lay of the land
Duchy of Ulek Overland Map (yes I typed "Ulek")
The Viscounty of Verbobonc is a near-independent province of the Archclericy of Veluna, ruled in palatine by a powerful viscount. The town of Verbobonc itself is the second largest post on the Velverdyva, bringing much wealth to the local lords. The writ of the viscounty extends some fifteen miles into the Kron Hills to the south, though the current gnome troubles ensure that the viscount holds little true power there. Though relations with the lords of neighboring villages and strongholds within the viscounty are not nearly as tumultuous, Viscount Wilfrick's inattentiveness during the latter part of this reign has ensured that some local rulers have more power than they ought to have, a problem that the current viscount, Langard, must deal with on a daily basis.
Hommlet & the Surrounding lands
The Village of Hommlet—or merely "Hommlet," as it is commonly called—is situated in the central part of the Flanaess, that portion of western Oerik Continent which is known and 'civilized.' The hamlet-sized village (local parlance having distinguished it with the greater term) is located some 30 leagues southeast of the town of Verbobonc, or thereabouts, on the fringe of the territory controlled by the noble Lord the Viscount of Verbobonc. It is at a crossroads.
To the north is the mighty Velverdyva River, along whose south bank runs the Lowroad. Many days' travel to the east, on the shores of the Lake of Unknown Depths (Nyr Dyv), is the great walled city of Dyvers. The village of Sobanwych lies about halfway along the route. Below that to the southeast and east are miles and miles of forest (the Gnarley), beyond which is the Wild Coast, Woolly Bay, and the Sea of Gearnat. The road south forks a league or so beyond the little community, one branch meandering off towards the Wild Coast, the other rolling through the lower Kron Hills to the village of Ostverk and then eventually turning south-wards again into the elven kingdom of Celene. The western route leads into the very heart of the gnomish highlands, passing through Greenway Valley about a day's travel distant and going onwards to the Lortmil Mountains far beyond.
Hommlet grew from a farm or two, a rest house, and a smithy. The roads brought a sufficient number of travelers and merchant wagons to attract tradesmen and artisans to serve those passing through. The resthouse became a thriving inn, and a wheel and wainwright settled in the thorp. More farmers and herdsmen followed, for grain was needed for the passing animals, and meat was in demand for the innfolk. Prosperity was great, for the lord of the district was mild and taxed but little. Trade was good, and the land was untroubled by war, outlaws, or ravaging beasts. The area was free, beautiful, and bountiful — too much so, in the eyes of some. Whether the evil came west from Dyvers (as is claimed by one faction) or crept up out of the forestlands bordering the Wild Coast (as others assert), come it did. At first it was only a few thieves and an odd group of bandits molesting the merchant caravans. Then came small bands of humanoids—kobolds or goblins—raiding the flocks and herds. Local militia and foresters of the Waldgraf of Ostverk apparently checked, but did not stop, the spread of outlawry and evil.
A collection of hovels and their slovenly inhabitants formed the nucleus for the troubles which were to increase. A wicked cleric established a small chapel at this point. The folk of Hommlet tended to ignore this place, Nulb, even though it was but 6 miles distant. But its out-of-the-way position was ideal for the fell purposes planned for this settlement, as was its position on a small river flowing into the Velverdyva. The thickets and marshes around Nulb became the lair and hiding place for bandits, brigands, and all sorts of evil men and monsters alike. The chapel grew into a stone temple as its faithful brought in their ill-gotten tithes. Good folk were robbed, pillaged, enslaved, and worse.
In but three years, a grim and forbidding fortress surrounded the evil place, and swarms of creatures worshipped and worked their wickedness therein. The servants of the Temple of Elemental Evil made Hommlet and the lands for leagues around a mockery of freedom and beauty. Commerce ceased, crops withered; pestilence was abroad. But the leaders of this cancer were full of hubris and, in their overweaning pride, sought to overthrow the good realms to the north, who were coming to the rescue of the land being crushed under the tyranny wrought by the evil temple. A great battle was fought.
When the good people of Hommlet saw streams of ochre-robed men and humanoids fleeing south and west through their community, there was great rejoicing, for they knew that the murderous oppressors had been defeated and driven from the field in panic and rout. So great was the slaughter, so complete the victory of good, that the walled stronghold of the Temple of Elemental Evil fell within a fortnight, despite the aid of a terrible demon. The place was ruined and sealed against a further return of such abominations by powerful blessings and magic.
Life in Hommlet quickly returned to a semblance of its former self, before the rise of the temple. For five years afterward, the village and the surrounding countryside have become richer and more prosperous than ever before. A monstrous troll which plagued the place for a time was hunted down by a party of passing adventurers. Carrying the ashes and a goodly fortune as well, the adventurers returned to the village. Before going elsewhere to seek their fortunes, the adventurers also returned a portion of the villagers' losses. Other adventurers, knowing of the evil that had once resided in the area, came to seek out similar caches, and several did find remote lairs and wealth—just as some never returned at all.
After a time, adventurers stopped coming to the area. It seemed that no monsters were left to slay, and no evil existed here to be stamped out. The villagers heaved a collective sigh—some pained at the loss of income, but others relieved by the return to the quiet, normal life—and Hommlet continued its quiet existence for four years more.
But then, a year ago, the bandits began to ride the roads again—not frequently, but to some effect. To the good folk of Hommlet, this seemed all too familiar, so they sent word to the Viscount that wicked forces might still lurk thereabouts. This information has been spread throughout the countryside, and the news has attracted outsiders to the village once again. Who and what these men are, no one can be quite sure. All claim to be bent on slaying monsters and bringing peace and security to Hommlet; but deeds speak more loudly than words, and lies cloak the true purposes of the malevolent.
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"Your party is now approaching the Village of Hommlet, having ridden up from lands of the Wild Coast. You are poorly mounted, badly equipped, and have no large sums of cash. In fact, all you have is
what you wear and what you ride, plus the few coins that are hidden in purses and pockets. What you do possess in quantity, though, is daring and desire to become wealthy and famous. Thus your group
comes to Hommlet to learn. Is this indeed a place for adventurers to seek their fortunes? You all hope, of course, to gain riches and make names for yourselves. The outcome of this is uncertain, but your skill and daring, along with a good measure of luck, will be the main ingredients of what follows, be it for weal or woe.
The small community at the crossroads is a completely unknown quantity. What is there? Who will be encountered? Where should you go? These are your first explorations and encounters, so chance may dic
tate as much as intelligence. Will outsiders be shunned? Are the reports true — is the whole community engaged in evil practices? Are the folk here bumpkins, easily duped? Does a curse lay upon those who dare to venture into the lands which were once the Temple's? All of these questions will soon be answered.
The dusty, rutted road is lined with closely-grown hedges of brambles and shrubs. Here and there it cuts through a copse or crosses a rivulet. To either hand, forest and meadow have given way to field and orchard. A small herd of kine graze nearby, and a distant hill is dotted with the wand stone chimneys with thin plumes of blue smoke rising from them. A road angles west into the hill country, and to either side of the road ahead are barns and buildings — Hommlet at last!"
The adventure begins...
(the party arrives from the South Road (where #1 & #4 are)
The horses have seen better days but they've gotten you here. While you may be able to buy a new one here, your not exactly sure what is in Hommlet. From the tales you've heard on the road it was a prosperous village & had a successful inn (The Inn of the Welcome Wench) & a well-stocked supply store. These days your not sure.
As the party stops the horses at the crossroads. You see to the West a clean but slightly run-down set of buildings indicating that this is a farm in a not very prosperous position. However, the stock appears quite healthy and plump. An active lad of 12 or so is doing chores. Nothing appears of particular interest. (#2)
Ahead is a wood and plaster house & it is well-kept, and the barn beyond is bulging with hay, grain, and so forth. Several fat animals are about. Two large farm dogs bark at you but do not approach the party. The noise brings out a rosy-cheeked goodwife to the doorway. (#1)
On the other side of the road is anther farm house. (#4) The house and barn show that this farmer is doing well too, and the stock in the fenced-in yard are very fine-looking. You see a fetching feminine face in a window.
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Posted 14 June 2011 - 12:06 AM
1. Me speaking what I posted out loud at home sounds completely different from what the words indicated when written.(Thank you Wife for the Save.)
2. I do not think I much liked the talking to my self thing and trying to write it. If we where in game and in front of each other I would totally do it, but for these purposes I do not think it will work.
Sorry everyone I am a newb and will catch on.
Posted 14 June 2011 - 01:14 AM
Thank you for your time.
Posted 14 June 2011 - 12:20 PM
"The boy's house looks like a poor one. Give him a copper or two and ask him the way to the inn."
Meanwhile she keeps one eye on the barking dogs and the rosy-cheeked goodwife.
Posted 14 June 2011 - 01:16 PM
�Lets take a moment to gather our bearings� Cory suggested. Even though his given game was Coriander Waterspout, he often went by Cory to his friends and companions. �The horses are tired and need a bit of rest and something good to eat.� The cleric surveyed the farms as the group came upon them, trying to determined which might prove to provide the most beneficial for information and the feeding of the horses.
Strangers approaching one so young might draw some unwanted attention to themselves, where as the second farm, the barking dogs have called its owner to the doorway. A female face could be seen from a window at the third farm, she may not wish to be disturbed. The second farm would be the wisest choice. The group could greet her from the road, ask for directions and possibly about the feeding and watering of their horses. If she was not agreeable they could turn to one of the other farms.
�I think we should make our inquiries with the farmhouse on the left. There possibly the owner waits in the doorway and is already aware of our presence by her barking dogs.�
Posted 14 June 2011 - 01:57 PM
Posted 14 June 2011 - 02:52 PM
"I got my brother and his six year old hooked last week. They were soon back at the friendly local for more. Starts with a cute lil unicorn, next thing you're onto griffins and purple worms." ~ Carnacki the Ghost Finder
Posted 14 June 2011 - 04:25 PM
At work so camn not be as articulate.
Posted 14 June 2011 - 04:32 PM
Turning his attention back to his horse. "We will get you some oats and hay soon. A large bucket of water as soon as we get to the inn." The cleric smiled. This may not be a gallant steed as far as the noble standards but it was his steed and companion. He patted his horse and produced his last apple. "Here you go Fleabag". The horse whinnied in appreciation and ate the apple.
Posted 14 June 2011 - 06:03 PM
The woman hiding is hiding for a reason.
The one with the dogs and the nice farm will have her own interest and bais in mind.
This be my finnaly say after that I will agree to disagree.
Posted 14 June 2011 - 07:41 PM
If any of you guys want to stop her, now's your chance.
Posted 14 June 2011 - 08:16 PM
As for our group being noticed, well lets just say, one does not always see a half orc and a dwarf together and he is a dwarven wizard at that.
Basically if no one else does I will throw the Boy a gold for information. I have a feeling his story will be vary different from the Rosy cheeked so called "good wife". Just seeing a little fore shadowing and I am leery of anything that seems too perfect. Plus those that live in squalor are all ways over looked.
Posted 15 June 2011 - 07:34 AM
The cleric doesn't pay attention to whether or not the dwarf listens to his suggestion and hands the reigns over to the monk, "Watch Fleabag for me. I will greet the lady." The cleric walks halfway up the path. "Good day M'lady, would you so kindly give directions to where we might find lodging for the night for a group of travelers and their horses?"
Posted 15 June 2011 - 08:12 AM
"I got my brother and his six year old hooked last week. They were soon back at the friendly local for more. Starts with a cute lil unicorn, next thing you're onto griffins and purple worms." ~ Carnacki the Ghost Finder
Posted 15 June 2011 - 10:28 AM
Since we are not much for caring what our other group members think I am going over to the boy to toss him a gold and seek any information he might have.
Thank you for your patience and understanding Inarah. You will be the glue that holds this group together I think, your wisdom and incite are irrefutable.
I like how you bold things when your character is speaking Razberry, I am going to borrow the idea if that is ok.
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