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Women called him the perfect storm because he could sweet-talk any woman into his bed, and regularly did so. Firefighter Storm Westmoreland used lovemaking the way other men used a long, hot shower--to blow off steam. Until a torrid weekend with a too-hot-to-handle virgin left a certain legendary player craving something other than mere physical gratification....Caught in the eye of the storm, Jayla Cole was no match for the sexy fire chief or the emotional inferno he ignited inside her. But would she be satisfied with the mind-blowing, sex only relationship she shared with Storm, or was starting a family on her own still what she desired more than anything?
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Nebraska's State Senators have their hands full with nearly 500 bills introduced this session. Add that to the roughly 300 carried over from last year.
And one topic that's at the forefront of many bills? Taxes.
Kearney's Senator Galen Hadley serves not only as the chair of the Revenue Committee but also the Tax Modernization Committee and has introduced several tax bills himself.
Senator Hadley says he's not surprised at the number of tax bills this session, not only because of the modernization committee, but also because taxes are a big priority for Senators running for higher office.
But it's not the number of bills this session that's giving the Revenue Committee such a heavy load.
"I think they're about the same, maybe a little more. But the intensity of the amount of them-the dollar amount-is going to be significantly higher than what we've seen before," said Senator Galen Hadley, District 37.
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The St. Gallen Lab with offices both at University of St. Gallen and ETH Zurich currently conducts research on eight different topics ranging from more near term questions such as how to efficiently manage and maintain large scale EPC-Networks to the development of future EPC-Network features such as adding uncertainty, location and sensors.
Valora Kiosk of the Future
Understand and experiment with the relationship between consumers, social media and products in a live setting. The focus is on public displays and mobile phone applications at various small-retail outlets, leading to a kiosk of the future where digital information co-exists with traditional media and consumer products. In addition social networks and RFID / magnetic cards will be used to adapt the shopping experience to the personal needs of the customer. The outcome of the project is list of ideas to be implemented in the kiosk at Central.
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AppAware is a mobile application that shares online installations, updates and removals of Android applications. In this way a user becomes aware of what other people are installing on their Android phones right now or in her proximity, learning from them. This continuous stream of application events provides the basis for serendipity for other users. AppAware does not aim at replacing the Android Market, it is rather a companion to discover interesting applications with the help of other users, thus bringing the social factor into application portals.
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Service Robots and Human-Robot Interaction
Public libraries offer the possibility for the visitors to find themselves the books they need. It often results in (un)intentional book misplacement thus requiring a great amount of time spent for shelf reading and inventory. To overcome this problem we propose implementation of autonomous robotic system, capable of navigating through the library shelves and detecting the books based on RFID technology. In addition the robot will interact with the library visitors thus introducing additional richness to the offered services. In cooperation with HSG Library.
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Mobile Consumer Applications
Consumers seek for trusted advice during buying decision. Brand owners and retailers invest large sums in marketing and market research, trying hard to find out what customers really want. Using the innovative technology information will be brought to the place where the questions arise. Mobile phone applications that support this concept are:
Contact: Andreas Budde, Florian Michahelles
Contact: Stephan Karpischek, Felix von Reischach, Florian Michahelles, Gilad Geron, Anton Rau, Mike Godenzi, Claudio Marforio, Tilmann Singer, Yan Minagawa, Nadine Gahr, Stefan Hradetzky
Active Tags, Localization and Sensors
Upcoming use cases show, that even in the retail industry some business processes might require their objects to collect data about their status or environment (e.g. temperature tracking in the meat and fish supply chain) themselves. In other businesses, e.g. in the automotive and production business, this trend seems to be clear-cut. While the principle design of the EPC network allows adding sensors, there is massive work required to ensure that the proposed Auto-ID infrastructure also works robust and scalable with higher class tags.
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Addressing Uncertainty
Use of probabilistic measures to detect and reduce false positive and negative RFID readings and thus improve the quality of generated process information.
Contact: Christian Floerkemeier, Thorben Keller
Smart Products and Services
The EPC-Network enables the extensive collection of data at very low cost which in many cases will serve as the basis for new services and product features such as use-based payment models or self-checking services. This research activity develops new services and products based on the emerging EPC-infrastructure.
Contact: Elgar Fleisch, Andreas Budde, Florian Michahelles
EPC-Discovery Service
This research activity focuses on the challenges in the design of an EPC discovery service.
Contact: Christoph Roduner
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After a trademark dispute, the EPC Prototyping Platform is now called "Fosstrak" (previously Accada). Fosstrak stands for "free and open source software for track and trace".
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When most PC/laptop users are still wondering how to make the best use of the recently launched Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, Bangalore-based Jeswill Hi-tech solutions has come out with an innovative "e-Touch Pen" that can convert non-touch based PC or laptop into a touch-screen device.
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While the cost difference between a touch screen PC and non-touch PC is more than Rs 10,000 in market, the new i-Touch pen can bridge that price gap as it is priced around Rs 4,000. The device will hit market at select retailers and through online sales.
The "e-Touch Pen" is based on ultrasound Infrared technology. The components include a cordless electronic pen, detachable base unit with a USB cable connection to PC.
The e-Touch Pen can work on maximum screen size of 17 inches, with resolution of 100 DPI and accuracy of 0.2 mm, says Sylvester P. Moorthy, chairman of Hi-tech Solutions, who adds that this the first-ever such product designed keeping in mind the Windows 8.
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In his work, After Virtue, MacIntyre provides us with three particular examples that represent modern day moral dilemmas: valid war versus peace; an unborn's right to life versus a woman's right over her body; public welfare as equality correction versus individual enterprise provisions. While it may be true that there are no moral dilemmas in actuality, just value decisions, MacIntyre argues that previous forms of moral ethics and interpretation gives each of these arguments what he terms interminability. This is because previous modes of moral argument do not assist us in our modern day morality where dilemmas like the above are concerned:
Every one of the arguments is logically valid or can be easily expanded so as to be made so; the conclusions do indeed follow from the premises. But the rival premises are such that we possess no rational way of we


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Prevention is better than a cure.
Prevention means keeping the effects of work on the human being to a minimum and preserving and maintaining the person's ability to perform at work.
The expanded health definition of the WHO "Human health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity " is the basis for the way we think and operate.
This is why Dauphin has developed well thought-out technologies and sophisticated products which protect muscles, ligaments, bones and joints from the straining effects of long days at work and relieve the strain placed on the body in a targeted way.
The better way to adopt the correct seated posture.
A brief look at the statistics: By the time we reach retirement age, we will have spent approx. 80,000 hours sitting at our workplace alone. Then there are the hours in our leisure time, roughly 12 to 14 hours a day, which we spend in a "seated physical posture". Another factor here is that, when sitting, we mostly adopt incorrect postures and thus do not ensure a balanced physical posture. The consequence of this is that 80 per cent of people in Central Europe complain about back pain, with 30 per cent of 35–50-year-olds actually suffering from chronic back problems.
Your health is at the heart of what we do.
Occupational health and safety goal no. 2, the "reduction of musculoskeletal strains and disorders", is the foundation for the way we operate as a company.
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: Occupational health and safety goal no. 2, the "reduction of musculoskeletal strains and disorders", focuses primarily on the joint spheres of "health service" and "unilaterally straining or low-movement activities". Trade associations, accident health-insurance companies and state occupational health and safety authorities should combine and spread their know-how in particular for the purpose of systematic prevention. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be the main focus of this drive. Appropriate consideration should also be given to the ergonomic design of work in a way that is appropriate to a person's age, excessive physical strains and promoting systematic recognition of occupational health and safety within companies.
It is high time!
Analyses by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
regularly highlight potential areas for prevention and possible benefits. With an employee being unfit for work on average on 12.4 days a year, in 2007 this resulted in 437.7 million days of work being lost and thus production losses totalling 40 billion euros a year. Of all the days missed from work in 2007 as a result of illness or sickness, 23.7 per cent were attributable to musculoskeletal disorders.
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I spent all night creating this piece. There are quite a few quirks in it still, but I'm leaving on a vacation in... *checks* about an hour for a few weeks, so I thought I might as well put it up. :D
I hope you enjoy it! Many people allow doubt and worry to constantly stress their lives. Perhaps you can interpret what kind of feelings I am trying to express through this song?
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i just don't like how short it is but i never noticed cause i listened to it that many times
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A 911 call led authorities to a stolen car found submerged in a Lancaster pond last month.
Deputies responded at 8:48 p.m. July 16 to the 2300 block of Gateway Drive in the Edgewater subdivision about a report of a vehicle found in a pond, according to a Lancaster County Sheriff's Office incident report.
Deputies spoke with two men at the scene who said that while they were driving past the pond, they noticed the top of a car poking up from the middle of the water.
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The behind-the-scenes Lancaster County Outreach Project is collecting classroom supplies to make sure a group of less-fortunate children in the county is ready to meet the challenges of the new school year.
Donna Bender, of Lancaster County Department of Social Services said right now, there are 151 underprivileged children in need of basic core school supplies and she is certain the list will grow to more than 170.
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A Kershaw man is behind bars in connection with the shooting of a man outside an apartment complex on Monday, July 28.
Willie Lee Knox, 57, 7996 Flat Rock Road, Kershaw, was charged Wednesday, July 30, and charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to a Lancaster County Sheriff's Office press release.
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Dutton appointment fills a position vacated in June when former secondary education director Jonathan Phipps left for a job as superintendent of Abbeville County schools.
The Homelessness Task Force of Lancaster County hosted a town hall meeting Thursday, July 31 at the University of South Carolina Lancaster's Carole Ray Dowling Center to reveal results of the recent homeless count in Lancaster.
Almost a month after police began searching for a Lancaster man wanted for striking two Lancaster Police Department officers with his car, the man turned himself in Thursday, July 31.
Lancaster County Capital Project Sales Tax Commission members faced a new hurdle in their quest to craft a November ballot question to reauthorize the county's 1 cent sales tax for capital projects – a 20 percent decrease in potential revenue.
The commission learned of the issue, related to a change in state law prohibiting local sales tax on some foods, during its Thursday, July 31, meeting.
Almost a month after police began searching for a Lancaster man wanted for striking two Lancaster Police Department officers with his car, the man turned himself in Thursday, July 31.
From the very first report in 1990 to today, South Carolina still ranks near the bottom in the United States in child well-being, according to the latest released information in the annual Kids Count Data Book.
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Host Archer won the Tiger Duals Saturday after going 5-0 against Mill Creek (76-6), Milton (55-15), Chestatee (66-17), Johns Creek (46-27) and Greater Atlanta Christian (46-15). The Tigers were led by Sam Bullard, Daquan Olbert, Zach Wright, Brandon Weber, Chaz Bentley, Isaiah Hunt, Hunter McCleskey and Ernest Alexander who each went undefeated in the meet. … In the Alexander Duals, Collins Hill once again asserted themselves as a top team in the state by winning the tournament with a dominating performance. Archer placed second, with Ola third and host Alexander fourth. … Alexander coach Sean Moistner hopes to build on this performance and feels his team can compete for state titles in February. The Cougars will be led by three-time state champion Chad Starnes and two-time state placer Jamie Prescott. They now have seven new starters this year, but are excited about the youth on the team led by freshmen Bryce Hollomon and Roman Boylen. "We feel like we can contend for the title in both the duals and individual state championships even with the youth of the team," said Moistner. … Alexander also competed in the Parkview Thanksgiving Duals placing fifth. Last year's Class AAA team duals champions Gilmer won the tournament defeating Woodland 43-33 in the finals. The tournament featured a number of good teams including Peachtree Ridge and Loganville, which finished third and fourth respectively. The top five teams from this tournament plan to figure into the state championship equation for each of their classes. … At Norcross' Blue Devil Classic, the Forest Park Panthers placed third with Leon Butts and Kyle Nelson placing first in their respective weight classes. Panthers coach Don Williams will be looking to get his 400th career win this today when the Panthers will face Fayette County. …This weekend, the Peachtree Ridge Lions' Duals will take place Friday and Saturday. The 16-team field is highlighted by host Peachtree Ridge, Milton, Alexander, Dacula, Eastside and Roswell. Roswell is coming off a second-place finish in the Kennesaw Mountain Duals this past weekend, and Alexander and Peachtree Ridge will look to build on their finishes in the Parkview Duals. … Collins Hill will travel to Tampa to participate in the Cougar Invitational this weekend along with Camden County and Valdosta. This tournament will be the first of six out-of-state trips for the Eagles. … In Class AAAA, Rockdale County has emerged as one of the teams to beat after its win in the Newton Duals this past weekend. The Bulldogs will take their talents to the Cross Bone Duals hosted by East Paulding. Rockdale County is led by sophomore Allen Alonzo, junior Ulises Ponce and senior Jose Robledo.


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A system provides training by automatically transmitting learning activities or tasks to an individual during the day. In one embodiment, this is done over the Internet by transmitting as a series of limited content mini-lessons to an individual's computer, wireless phone, or personal digital assistant so that the individual learns faster and more completely by being prompted to perform simple learning tasks throughout the workday. Each lesson or guided practice range in duration from 15 seconds to approximately 5 minutes or less, depending on content requirement. In one embodiment, mini-lessons and follow-up activities are designed to be integrated into the learner's daily experiences without requiring the learner to significantly deflect attention from his or her normal responsibilities or activities.
1. A method for increasing retention in the learning process, comprising the step of:
automatically transmitting to an individual learning tasks to be performed multiple times during the day from an Internet site, thus to provide the individual with an active learning experience pushed from the Internet site as preselected times during the day.
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a website coupled to the Internet;
a course of study available at said web site;
means for automatically transmitting mini-content lessons in the form of tasks to the individual at predetermined times during the day; and,
a task reporting device available to the individual and coupled to the Internet for receiving the automatically transmitted mini-content lessons and prompt ling the individual to respond thereto.
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[0001] This invention relates to training and more particularly to an Internet-based training method for providing interactive lessons with guided practice for improved behavioral modification and learning.
[0002] It will be appreciated that many companies utilize training seminars in order to modify the behavior of their employees or to provide for more competency in their jobs. Training seminars are usually held at various training sites, which may or may not be within the company's buildings. Trained personnel are utilized in the training sessions in order to address such problems as the enhancement of career performance, learning and potential, empowerment and personal productivity.
[0003] However, the results of such training session are poor. Failure to retain learned content or embed it into behavior, lack of interest, or the fact that the individual must be away from his or her office and out of the workplace and work environment are all significant negative factors in the success of current training processes.
[0004] Traditional training has followed two main paths: self-paced or leader-led. In the past the need for training has been determined without a structured or consistent process by supervisors trying to fix performance issues, attitude problems, lack of skill sets and to a lesser degree cultural and soft-skill concerns. Soft skills refer to the ability to deal constructively with others. These have been referred to as Emotional IQ in recent research.
[0005] Statistics show that retention from event-style training can be less than 18% of total content presented. Further, interviews with successful business leaders have agreed that less than 10% of the learning required to do advanced jobs is learned through classroom learning experiences.
[0006] Moreover, assessment for training needs has been inadequate across all industries resulting in mass training based on the �fad of the month�. The inadequacy becomes more evident when examining training at the individual level. Additionally, the desire in business to be able to develop employees in-house has proved unattainable. The result is that million of training and development dollars are wasted on generic training unaligned to corporate goals.
[0007] The advent of web-based and computer-based training has not yielded the reward that was originally promised. Expensive, and largely non-interactive, technology-supported training has not removed barriers to effective training. These include proper assessment for needs, appropriate interactivity for adequate learning, follow-up experiential learning to embed behaviors, and guided practice.
[0008] Adult learners have been shown to learn only what they have to and only when they need to. Training in advance of need does not yield results. On-the-job training has been shown to be effective only in teaching technical and functional skills and not the interpersonal skills important in today's workplace.
[0009] Thus, the main reason most people fail in their jobs is that they do not have the necessary behavioral competencies to meet the requirement of their workplace. Practice and feedback are missing from technology-based training. Further, the training cannot address non-verbal weaknesses or lack of interpersonal performance. Additionally, no live modeling level of behavior is possible and the social learning of soft skills is missing.
[0010] Moreover, there is an inherent issue of lower sense of priority of self-study, which has yet to be addressed by current training methods.
[0011] The above problems with the traditional training and indeed computer-based training are solved in the subject invention by tailoring a program of learning for each individual and by providing learning activities or tasks in the form of mini-lessons to the individual at his or her work place in courses broken down to 2-4 minutes of content delivered in mini content objects followed by practice sessions that are integrated into the workday to be practiced on the job. This content, in one embodiment, is pushed to the individual using any number of technology platforms sending the mini-content objects from a web site to a computer at the individual's workstation or to his or her personal digital assistant to a web adapted wireless phone, or to a Voice XML over POTS, to give the individual a number of activities or tasks to perform during the day which are short and which can be practiced while at the workplace.
[0012] In one embodiment, the individual responses are transmitted back to a central server for analysis so that the individual's reaction to the content pushed by the system can be evaluated and responses or updates provided.
[0013] It is to be noted that the system is not self-paced, but rather is driven at a pace determined to be that which is not disruptive to the individual during his or her workday but forces the individual to interact and learn. In one embodiment, the subject system provides break-time for learner's vacations, heavy workload periods, travel periods or other possible scheduling challenges.
[0014] Thus, whether the individual is at his desk, on a sales call, or a meeting the individual is prompted to learn and practice the small bits of information that are passed to him or her. In some instances, the individual may be required to respond to the information pushed to him or her, again forcing the individual to learn by acknowledging receipt of the pushed information and to respond to it in the manner that can be measured.
[0015] The result is that the content is learned and reinforced over the course of the day without taking the learner out of their work environment. Note that assurance of behavioral impact requires training reinforced over time to provide optimal adult learning reinforcement.
[0016] In addition to the 2-4 minute content dissemination to the individual, it has been found that brief, 10-15 second guided practices during the day are beneficial to the learning process in terms of retention and behavior modification.
[0017] Thus the subject system is active and impacts behavior due to the monitoring of responses to the mini-lessons during the day.
[0018] Also removed is the requirement to spent any time away from the job for training, with the subject system directly linking the training to the work environment. Moreover, because the information can be pushed to a pre-determined individual, the training is individualized as opposed to that associated with congregating employees at a training seminar. When the individual gives his or her response, the response can be evaluated and the experiential learning can be targeted more precisely, if needed. Note that the learning is experimental in the sense that it is a �learn-as-you go� or apprenticeship regime.
[0019] Reinforcement is accomplished by sending guided practice messages every few hours via a variety of technologies including a web-enabled wireless phone, a pager or personal digital assistant and various emerging technologies. When the individual is at his or her desk, the desktop computer can also be utilized for this purpose.
[0020] The subject system thus utilizes web-based training and in one embodiment provides a chat room and voice-over-phone web interfaces along with personal digital assistants, cellphones or pagers, which can be utilized to display the pushed information and to accept responses, if required.
[0021] Thus, the subject training is �push� or active training rather than passive training, with the system sending out the information and reminding the individual that he must respond, as opposed to having to ask for the training. Because of the two-way facility, individual assessment of competency-based needs is accomplished through the collection of data at a central server.
[0022] The subject training method is unique in that it can address specific competencies. Engaged listening, constructive conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking, flexible learning, effective decision-making, consistent effectiveness are a few of a virtual plethora of behavioral skills that are addressed in this method. Moreover, the method can identify individual developmental needs through assessment, and a curriculum can be created based on the results of the assessment. For companies addressing global issues, all subject learners can be placed in themed tiers to achieve specific competency-related outcomes. For purposes of discussion, these themed curriculum paths are categorized as: Enhancing Personal Performance, Increasing Individual Potential, Empowerment, Improving Personal Productivity, and Managing Continuous Change.
[0023] This method is viewed as the basic support structure for multiple types of learning all utilizing the mini content object to deliver small pieces of training content and follow-up practice. Some areas of interest for individual development supported by this method include: career development, individual competency development, sports/fitness, health/recreation, women's professional development, travel and leisure, community and shopping and resources.
[0024] More specifically, the subject system provides training by automatically transmitting learning activities or tasks to an individual during the day. In one embodiment, this is done over the Internet by transmitting as a series of limited content mini-lessons to an individual's computer, wireless phone, or personal digital assistant so that the individual learns faster and more completely by being prompted to perform simple learning tasks throughout the workday. Each learning activity or task is limited in duration to approximately 5 minutes or less, depending on content requirement. In one embodiment, the mini-lessons and follow-up activities are designed to be integrated into the learner's daily experiences without requiring the learner to significantly deflect attention from his or her normal responsibilities or activities.
[0025] To begin the program, each learner will generate an individualized development plan via a web-based assessment or by self-selecting critical competency theme areas contained within the system. The personalized plan determines the curriculum and drives the transmission of learning activities or tasks over the Internet to a computer or, alternatively, to a wireless phone, pager, personal digital assistant or a voice-based Internet application available over the plain old telephone system or POTS, currently Voice XML in which voice messages provide the mini-lesson. Each of these technology assists provide a platform on which the course work is delivered to learners who are at remote sites or away from their computers during the day.
[0026] The key to impacting learning at the behavioral level is to maintain consistent contact throughout the day to deliver the mini-content lesson followed by experiential guided practices which are sent periodically, approximately 3 times per day, and are brief, i.e. generally limited to 10 seconds to under 5 minutes of lesson activity and follow-up guided practice. The result is personalized training targeted at embedding the mini-lessons into the daily behavior of the learner by sending experientially based learning lessons and guided practices every few hours.
[0027] The system utilizes a model of just-in-time experiential learning, incorporating practice on-the-job and continuous support from various technology platforms, allowing the lesson information to be absorbed while at work. This eliminates the requirement to spend time away from the job for training.
[0028] To ensure behavioral impact, each mini-lesson is reinforced daily. Responses to the learning tasks result in assessments designed to identify that the learner has successfully acquired the content knowledge before moving on to a new course. Unsuccessful performance on an assessment will automatically return the learner to a secondary path for additional experience based practice. Upon successful completion of each assessment, the learner will be introduced to a new section of their curriculum. Reinforcement of completed learning will be occasionally spiraled or reintroduced into the training to optimize the impact on embedded behavior and therefore the return on learning investment.
[0029] As will be seen, a system is provided to deliver individual development to any location by automatically transmitting learning lessons, guided practice or information to the individual a number of times during the day, with each learning activity or practice being limited in duration and packaged as a mini content object. In one embodiment, the Internet is utilized along with push technologies, which, upon competency assessment and development of an individualized curriculum, provides course work in terms of the transmission of learning activities or tasks over the Internet to a computer, wireless phone, pager, personal digital assistant or voice-based web over POTS, in which the course work is delivered to the remote computer throughout the day with guided practice sent periodically and generally limited to 10-30 seconds of guided practice messages. The result is personalized training targeted precisely to alter the behavior, with guided practice messages sent every few hours. The system utilizes a model of just-in-time experience, practice on-the-job and continuous platforms, such that bits of information can be integrated into a workday. This eliminates the requirement to spend time away from the job for training and may directly link the training to the work environment. To ensure behavioral impact, the training is spiraled into the future lessons to ensure that all learning is reinforced multiple times to ensure optimal retention, with the training courses linked, in one embodiment, to a personal assessment designed to identify the biggest gaps between what is important to the success of the individual's job and their current skill level.
[0030] In summary, a system provides training by automatically transmitting learning activities or tasks to an individual during the day. In one embodiment, this is done over the Internet by transmitting as a series of limited content mini-lessons to an individual's computer, wireless phone, or personal digital assistant so that the individual learns faster and more completely by being prompted to perform simple learning tasks throughout the workday. Each lesson or guided practice range in duration from 15 seconds to approximately 5 minutes or less, depending on content requirement. In one embodiment, mini-lessons and follow-up activities are designed to be integrated into the learner's daily experiences without requiring the learner to significantly deflect attention from his or her normal responsibilities or activities.
[0031] These and other features of the subject invention will be better understood in connection with the Drawings and in conjunction with Detailed Description of which:
[0032]FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of the prior art training session method in which a trainer lectures a group of individuals;
[0033]FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic illustration of the subject invention in which training tasks are transmitted on a periodic basis to an individual in his work environment through the utilization of a personal digital assistant on his or her desk;
[0034]FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the subject system illustrating the utilization of a curriculum which defines course work that in turn defines training tasks, which are placed on a web site and accessed by the individual through the utilization of an interactive portable computing device coupled to the Internet;
[0035]FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic illustration of one embodiment of the subject invention in which the web site used to develop competency assessment and curriculum which results in course work that is in turn disseminated to the individuals requiring training with the website also being a repository for content including a resource library, community activities, a shopping center and on-line fitness and sports information and providing opportunities for other individual learning: and,
[0036]FIG. 5 is a flow chart diagram showing the use of mini content objects in a push/pull scenario.
[0037] Referring now to FIG. 1, in a typical training session a trainer 10 lectures from a podium 12 utilizing a graphics display board or screen 14. The content delivered by the trainer or lecturer is intended to affect the behavior of individuals 16 in an auditorium or a room.
[0038] It has been established that while this type of training session is prevalent throughout the industry, the retention levels of the individuals are in general less than 18%. What will be appreciated is that the individuals must go to a given area such as a training or off-site conference room, which impacts their workday and results in decreased productivity. Moreover, once in the training session, it is very difficult for the trainer to individually target the individual's problem with the result being that the trainer gives generalized advice that may or may not be applicable to the particular individual.
[0039] Such inefficiencies are well known, with the resulting retention not usually justifying the cost of the training.
[0040] In contradistinction to the above training method, in the subject system time limited tasks or activities are presented to the individual during his workday, which tasks are targeted to training the individual in a variety of different areas of deficiency.
[0041] As illustrated in FIG. 2, in order to receive training an individual 20 is seated at his or her desk 22 which is provided in the illustrative embodiment with a personal digital assistant 24 that has a display screen 26 and a keypad entry 28 to which the individual has access during his working day.
[0042] In order to provide an efficient training method, the individual's competency is assessed as illustrated at 30 and a curriculum is developed for each individual as illustrated at 32. From the curriculum course work is defined at 34, which involves tasks that can be presented to the individual on a timely and periodic basis without intrusively interfering with his or her workday. The course work is embodied in a training task generation unit 36, the output of which is timed at 38 to be outputted to a training site 40, which is connected to Internet 42. Coupled to the Internet is a cell site 44, which transmits over an RF link 44 the particular training task to personal digital assistant 24 where it is displayed on display 26.
[0043] In this manner individual 20 is altered to perform the work defined by the training task displayed, and optionally to enter a response at keypad 26 to indicate either that the individual has received the task or to record a response to a particular task which is then transmitted back through the Internet and is retained in a response database 50. Analysis of the responses in database 50 can be used as illustrated by dotted line 52, resulting in again assessing the competency of the individual so that realtime adjustment of the course work can be made to further improve the learning process.
[0044] What will be appreciated that the individual need not leave his or her workstation in order to be able to be prompted to do a task, which assists in his or her learning.
[0045] It has been found that depending on the individual and the task provided, the individual has in excess of an 80% retention level. In order to maintain this retention level the training can be made to repeat for twenty-one days.
[0046] Referring to FIG. 3 in which like items carry like reference characters, the training web site is on a server 60 which is coupled to an interactive portable computing device 62, which may be a pager, a wireless phone, a personal digital assistant or a voice/data over POTS where POTS stand for Plain Old Telephone System. It will be appreciated that interactive portable computing device 62 is that which displays training tasks 64 as action items which are those items which contain tasks that the individual is to do. A response is entered by individual 66 over response unit 68.
[0047] In addition to simply providing the individual with training activities in terms of action items, content as here illustrated at 70 may also be delivered to the individual. This content may be utilized to supplement the task to be performed and can be used to make the training more interesting. Content 70 is coupled to the training web site and thence to the server and the Internet to the display at the individual.
[0048] Thus what is provided is a method for making the learning process as easy as possible and as effective as possible while at the same time minimizing the costs, in both time and money, involved in traditional training. More importantly, the training is individualized such that the retention rate for each individual is markedly increased over that described above.
[0049] More specifically, and referring now to FIG. 4, a web site 80 in addition to involving a competency assessment 82 and a curriculum 84 which is developed as a result of the competency assessment, also provides content in term of, for instance, a research library 86, community activities 88, a shopping center 90 and an on-line fitness and sports content 92. The subject system can thus be used not only for improvement in several of the individual skills; it can also be used to push relevant information for training or can in fact be entertaining as well. The coursework generated by development curriculum 84 is compiled at 94 and disseminated as training tasks to the training devices associated with each individual such as a wireless phone 96, a pager 98, a personal digital assistant 100 or the aforementioned voice/data web over-POTS 102.
[0050] Referring to FIG. 5, the learner starts 110 with an assessment 112 which generates a targeted curriculum 114 consisting of targeted experiential learning consisting of mini-content objects, MCOs, 118-122 whose actual number will be tailored to the targeted learning. Each MCO can be sent via multiple technology platforms enabling the learner to query or answer interactively when necessary. Periodic assessments 124 will determine the success of the learner and either move the learner to new content areas or send them back to remediate areas of non-mastery.
[0051] In order to illustrate the curriculums, which can result in coursework, the following tables are presented so as to be able to target employee development in various areas.
[0056] For instance as can be seen from Table I, Enhancing Personal Performance has associated with it no less than nineteen different competency areas, whereas Increasing Individual Potential, Table II, has associated with it twenty competencies. Table III shows an Empowerment Program with sixteen competencies, with Table IV and V having respectively seventeen competencies for Improving Personal Productivity and twenty-one competencies for Managing Continuous Change.
[0057] Taking Empowerment for example, if an employee has a problem with rapport or equitable delegation of work, a course curriculum can be generated which will result in specific tasks to improve the rapport and the equitable delegation of duties for the individual. For Improving Personal Productivity, for instance, managing work and time effectively can be enhanced, critical thinking can be increased, all through the utilization of course work designed for such improvement.
[0058] The same is true for improving a person's ability to cope with change, which is an inevitable constant in the workplace. Such skills as flexible learning and shifting paradigms can be structured in the coursework designed through the task-generated, experiential learning model to assist the individual in coping with changes in the work place.
[0059] What will be seen is that an individual's competencies can be improved through the utilization of training which is presented to the individual not in a mass meeting but rather tailored to his or her needs, at times during the day which are convenient for the individual, woven into their daily experiences, with guided experiential practice and without having the individual move from his or her workplace.
[0060] It is thus possible, for instance, with salespeople who are on the road, to be able to prompt that learner to perform a training task at convenient times during the day such that the individual is not tied to a particular room or a particular device for receiving his or her training.
[0061] Referring now to FIG. 5, what is described is a push/pull scenario in which queries and answers are incorporated into sequential experiential learning links so that the mini-courses can be adapted on the fly to support the actual learning that is taking place. Here, at the start 110 of the process and assessment of the individual's needs 112 is made and a curriculum 114 are developed.
[0062] Thereafter, a mini-course object is pushed to the individual via the Internet 116 to a multi-format presentation device such as a computer, cell phone, pager, PDA or voice XML over POTS. The individual can use the presentation device to record his or her response to the course object task presented in a pull operation, with the process being referred to herein as an experiential learning link, here illustrated at 118.
[0063] This mini-content object push/pull process is repeated as illustrated at links 120 and 122, with an assessment being done at 124. Thereafter, a representation experiential learning link represents the continuation of mini-content objects packaged as experiential learning links interspersed with assessment to illustrate a continuing learning experience.
[0064] While the subject system has been described above in terms of providing training to increase the competency of an employee, there are other applications for which providing mini-courses and guided experiential practice during the day are useful.
[0065] One can envision in the sports area teaching golf at one's desk with short exercises to be performed by the individual. It may also be useful to provide training assist devices such as a foreshortened golf club to permit practice in an office, with the feedback being provided, for instance, by a marked rug on the floor or even a body garment to record the individual's movements.
[0066] Such a course is outlined as follows:
[0067] Golf, taught using mini-content objects containing experiential learning links would consist of simple 2 minute sequentially ordered steps with guided practice during the day to produce mastery of the basic golf swing, use of different clubs, timing, strategy, course management, etiquette, and ultimately the total requisite knowledge required to play golf. By utilizing small pieces of content knowledge and guided practice, the learner reduces the introduction of bad habits through misinterpretation of information and poor practice habits.
[0068] A second application revolves around healthcare issues. Taking of medications, stationary exercises, diet hints and the like may be practiced during the day when prompted by a mini-course. Such a health consulting program could be as follows:
[0069] Learners can identify behaviorally linked health goals they want to achieve. In one instance, the learner may want to learn to reduce stress and increase activity during the day. In scheduled �pushes� to the learner at his or her desk or remote location, the learner might spend 30 seconds to 4 minutes on stress reducing visualizations and meditations, as well as incorporating targeted exercises or activities designed to increase blood flow, improve muscle flexibility, reduce stress or to meet whatever goals have been set by the learner.
[0070] The subject system may also be utilized for professional women's support to develop women's confidence in responding to situations, which they encounter during the day and about which they are not familiar. For instance, women who are not familiar with tipping or rules of business etiquette, such as shaking hands or standing can learn the concepts and practice them during the day with prompts from the subject system. Such a regime could consist of activities and practice involving:
[0071] A woman professional is meeting clients in an unfamiliar city. The learner could receive targeted experiential lessons and guided practice as well as having access via the �pull� feature of the MCO to make queries regarding tipping etiquette, hotel choices and accommodations, restaurant reservations, street directions and travel information, to name a few of the possible areas of support.
[0072] What will be seen is that any time of day retention of coursework can be increased with practice during the day in which mini-courses are presented to the user and are made sufficiently short as to be non-obtrusive. Also, responses of the individual can be measured on a bi-directional basis and the results used to alter the coursework.
[0073] Having now described a few embodiments of the invention, and some modifications and variations thereto, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the foregoing is merely illustrative and not limiting, having been presented by the way of example only. Numerous modifications and other embodiments are within the scope of one of ordinary skill in the art and are contemplated as falling within the scope of the invention as limited only by the appended claims and equivalents thereto.
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Sara Donaldson, TABI Ezine and Tracker editor extraordinaire, came up with a spread for the December issue of Tracker that seems very appropriate to look at the energy around the New Year. So, I thought I'd use it to do a reading for TABI. It's called the Changes Spread (Sara Donaldson, 2011) and you can see the layout below:
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The positions are:
Card 1 - represents the old TABI - VII - The Chariot
Card 2 - represents TABI now - Six of Cups
Card 3 - represents the TABI to come - Ten of Swords
Card 4 - what facilitated the change from 1 to 2 - Ace of Wands
Card 5 - what will facilitate the change from 2 to 3 - Seven of Wands
Card 6 - the positives of the change from 2 to 3 - IV - The Emperor
Card 7 - the negatives of the change from 2 to 3 - X - The World
Card 8 - the positives of the change from 1 to 2 - Five of Pentacles
Card 9 - the negatives of the change from 1 to 2 - The Hanged Man
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So, TABI was guided clearly in the past (Card 1 - The Chariot), with the occasional tug in different directions by people with conflicting ideas about what they wanted from the organisation. Now (Card 2 - Six of Cups), it has the potential to move in a new direction, fulfilling people's desire for enlightenment and a sense of connection with like-minded others. There is a renewed sense of hope and joy here. As for what is to come (Card 3 - Ten of Swords), there is perhaps the need for the end of the old era, a sense of closure and change allowing movement towards something new. Only by clearly finishing one thing can we move with clarity towards a new path.
What facilitated the change from how TABI was to how it is now (Card 4 - Ace of Wands) was an injection of creative new ideas and enthusiasm. It's not just about having a new Chair, but about lots of people thinking about what needs to change and how they can help this process. The positives of this change (Card 8 - Five of Pentacles) can best be seen in the way that people have pulled together to support both TABI and one another through this transition. The negatives of this change (Card 9 - The Hanged Man) are that TABI is still somewhat in limbo. Hence the 10 of Swords as where we're headed - we need that clarity.
What will facilitate the change from where TABI is now to where it will go (Card 5 - Seven of Wands) is a willingness to take action to defend the seeds of change sown by the Ace of Wands. A certain dynamism and protectiveness may be required, standing up for what TABI has the potential to become in the face of people who are comfortable with the status quo, or in the face of outside influences. The positives of this change (Card 6 - The Emperor) are to be found in the creation of new structures to support this new direction. These are already being worked on in the form of groups looking at how to improve the webpage and forums, as well as looking at the rules and processes in the statutes and how these can be streamlined. The negatives (Card 7 - Wheel of Fortune) are that change is always a bit of a scary prospect, even if it is change for the good. So, people may need to be encouraged to see that this is a natural part of the life cycle of TABI.
Finally, what we need to know right now (Card 10 - Two of Pentacles) is that TABI can weather these changes with poise and aplomb. There is the potential to find a new balance that will be empowering and enjoyable for the membership. This is a path to a new dawn, and though the road may not always be easy, it's a good route to travel, with lots of jewels of knowledge and friendship to be garnered along the way.
I really enjoyed this reading, and hope it will prove useful to TABI in the year to come...
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America x Orphaned!Reader Part 1"_______! Time to wake up!" A stern voice hollered in your ear. You crawled out of bed, rubbing your eyes as the light from the open window shined into them. Groaning, you got to your feet and made your way to your closet slowly. You didn't feel like going to school, but it wasn't worth it. If you stayed home, you would have nothing to do but sit around. It wasn't exactly your home, nor was it anyone elses, but at some points, you did question if it counted or not. Your mind always wander to how it felt like living in a home without 7 other girls, and you pursued that idea. Desperately, you wanted to be out of the foster care home you lived in, but there was not much choice. You put your clothes on, then stumbled out of the bathroom (which you shared with 3 other girls) and went to go make some breakfast. You were usually the first one to wake up, and that was to your advantage, since you could get to the food first. Almost every morning, all 8
SchoolKid!Allies x Crossdressing!Reader Part 3"And which country has the capital Riga which is the largest city in the Baltic States?" the geography teacher asked.Alfred raised his hands and waved them around animatedly. "Pick me! Oooh! Pick me!" he shouted.The geography teacher directed his attention to the smart-looking boy, Eduard, in the front. "Do you know what it is?""LAAAATOOOOOVIA!" Eduard screeched louder than Alfred possibly could. Yao held his ears, wincing at the noise. "And I thought the American was loud, aru...."You sat in the back of the class, trying to hold back your feminine sounding giggles. Earlier that week, you had untucked your shirt and loosened your belt, attempting to get the baggy-ness back into effect. For some odd reason, you kept on pulling the same mistake, tucking the shirt in every morning. It was impossible to break this strange habit. The boys, which you later found out their club was called 'the Allies', supported you completely, backing you up when there was a 'threat', such as the G
Japan X Reader- Say It Again [Contest]"Looks like Kiku lost his hug virginity!!" your best friend screeched with joy as you hugged your closest friend.You pouted and looked away nonchalantly. "He's my guy best friend, nothing more."Personally, you wanted it to be more, but by the way Kiku acted around everybody made it seem impossible. He never wanted touch or anything, and truthfully it got to you after a while. So you forced your wonderfully uncomfortable hug upon him. His face lit up three shades of pink as you pressed up against him."Erm- (Y/N)-chan!"Acting like you didn't understand what you did, you let go of him, letting your arms fall to your sides. "Did I do something wrong?" you said, in an innocent fashion.He nodded quietly. You raised your eyebrows. This moment had just become extremely awkward for the both of you. Whistling, you made an amazing turn that a general would be proud of. You dropped your eyes and began to walk away."Sorry bro."You were yards away from him when you heard the distinct "Engrish
SchoolKid!Allies x Crossdressing!Reader: AmericaSchoolKid!Allies x Crossdressing!Reader: America/Alfred Result"HAHAHA! DUH I'LL TAKE YOUR LEFTOVER FOOD, (REALGIRLNAME)!" Alfred hollered in the cafeteria on the top of his lungs.You slammed a hand over his mouth, getting him to shut up. "Remember, I'm undercover as a boy? Call me (FAKEBOYNAME)!"Alfred gave you the stink eye and dragged his tongue across your palm. Your eyes widened as you snatched your hand away. You shook it around in the air, trying not to scream like a girl, which would completely blow your cover. You started to wipe your hands on his sleeve."Eww, eww, eww, eww, eww..."Alfred sat there, not really caring. "Your hand tasted good."You ceased your wiping and gave him an intense stare. "What are you, a cannibal now?""Jeez (REALGIRLNAME), I was just kidding. You're cute when you get mad."A smile danced on your lips. "Well, licking someone's hand is something a little kid would do...""And little kids are cute, right?" he replied, pouting.You slid him your lunch
SchoolKid!Allies x Crossdressing!Reader Part 2Alfred looked you straight in the face with a dead serious face. "YOU'RE A TRANNY??!!!" he screeched louder than anyone could handle.The rest held their ears. "Alfred you going to make my ears bleed, aru!" Yao replied angrily.You sat there absolutely confused. "I'm a tranny? What would make you say that?" you said, bewildered.England's face lit up 50 shades of pink, and his emerald green eyes went wide. Alfred started to do something similar looking to the Fukkireta in in his seat looking extremely excited. Ivan was smiling his childish smile. Yao had the most horrified look on his face, looking like the "reaction zoom plz" from the site deviantArt that you were regularly on. "Ohonhonhon. Ohonhon. Ohonhonhonhonhonhon! Ohon. Ohonhonhonhon!" was all that came out of Francis' mouth, making you start to smooth out your uniform, which made it even worse. "OHONHONHON!!" Francis roared. "WHAT THE FUDGE MAN!" you hollered back, trying to figure out why they were acting so
SchoolKid!Allies x Crossdressing!Reader Part 1"Hey! What's up bro?" you heard your closest friend, Alfred F. Jones, holler from across the school cafeteria. You waved your arm, smiling a boy-ish smile. "Nothin' much. What's up with you, bro?" you replied. "I saw this really cute new girl walking through one of the subway corridors. Cute face." he called excitedly on the top of his lungs. You stood there for a second, trying to figure out why he was telling you this. You'd forgotten. You were a girl-in-hiding, a refugee in a way, and you were in a all-boys school. You often wondered why your father pleaded with you to go to this school, despite your gender. Well, your father had always wanted all boys, but he only got three girls, you and your two little sisters. The two were too young to go to school, so you were all alone in this experience. A test subject, even. You wore the uniform baggy to conceal your feminine body-type, you cut your hair d
SchoolKid!Allies x Crossdressing!Reader: EnglandThe cafeteria roared loudly as many students spoke at the same time. You could barely stand it, and you would rather be at home, on the Internet, doing the random-est things possible. You tapped your toes against the ugly tile floor of the cafeteria, waiting for the five 'Allies' to come out of the line. Scowling, you ran a hand through your hair impatiently, waiting for them to arrive at the table. "...They shouldn't make me wait, even if they just discovered I was a girl..."There. After hearing a chorus of screams, Alfred and Arthur came out, Arthur tugging along Alfred by his ear. Arthur pushed Alfred out of the cafeteria, shaking his head. He came over to you, smiling sweetly. You grinned back, unable to contain it. He sat down across from you, looking really charming in his uniform. Wait, since when did you like the way his uniform looked?You blew it off. You tried to focus yourself on the empty air over his shoulder, but was instantly surprised by a off-looking creature f
Neko!Italy x Reader x Neko!Romano Part 1Your POVYou were dreaming. It was one of those weird dreams where your teeth fell out and it felt real. You shot up into a sitting position in your bed, sweating and panting in fear. You pressed your hands to your jaw and made sure if your teeth were still there. Sighing, you reached over to the end of the bed where your two cats slept. Careful not to wake them up, you slid the sheets off your legs and went down stairs to prepare some breakfast. You took out the box of Cheerios and poured a bowl. You added milk, then went to the table. "Nyaaa~~" That little noise caught your attention. The two cats had crawled tiredly down the stairs. You stood up and crouched beside the two cats. You used both hands to stroke their fuzzy ears."Good morning Feli. Good morning Lovi." You said, talking to the cats as if they could understand you.Personally, you thought they could because the way you found them was very sad. You'd been wandering around the town and ended up in a really shady place. See
Russia x Lamp!Reader Chapter 1Something in the next room shattered. A tall man known as Russia stormed into the room you were placed in. Yes, placed. You were a lamp. You know, the thing with the lightbulb that kept a room lit. You couldn't speak or move, you couldn't do anything at all. So if Russia decided to come up and crush you with the big, lead pipe he carried, you couldn't do anything about it."Belarus!" Russia cried. "Where'd my pipe go?"Belarus walked in stealthily, a dangerous sparkle in her eyes. She shook her head no. Obviously, Belarus knew where the pipe went, but refused to drop any hints. She stalked out of the room, but then seemed to teleport backin, she was in such a rush."If I find you your pipe, will you marry me big bruder?" She asked, more like demanded. Russia's violet eyes widened. "No..."Belarus looked discouraged for a moment, but her expression reverted back to normal. "We'll get married sooner or later.." She hissed, slinking away.After Russia made sure she was gone, he star
Papa!France x Louisiana!Reader France took a sip out of his wine glass, savoring the bitter-sweet taste. He sat in his garden, enjoying the quiet, serene environment. He closed his eyes, letting the sun bathe his handsome face. "Amigo!" France opened his eyes at the sound of his friend Spain's voice. He looked over to the door way leading into the garden. He smiled. "Bonjour, mon ami! How is this fine day treating you, eh?" He set his wine glass down on the table as he got up from his seat. He greeted Spain with a polite peck on the cheek. "Muy bueno! I come bearing a gift!" "Oh?" He raised an eyebrow. "And where did you get this gift, Spain?" Spain gave a devilish smirk. "From the New World." He gestured behind him and side-stepped so France could see. T
Papa France X Child Reader - Together againI was taken to a different place than with Papa. I saw Papa be locked up and his hands were bound. That's the last time I saw Papa for a long time. I missed him.Mr. Germany was nice though, but I spent my time with Mr. Austria or Mr. Prussia. I liked spending time with Mr. Austria. We played on the Piano a lot with Ms. Hungary.Papa told me to be strong and I was but I often cried myself to sleep and held my necklace Papa gave me. Mr. Germany, Mr. Prussia, and Mr. Austria acted like nothing happened but Ms. Hungary would comfort me.Like now. I was crying in her lap. "It's alright, (Name)," she said. "I wish they didn't get you in this war. A little girl like you is so influenced with this." She petted me head and my cries calmed down. Mr. Austria came in. "She still crying?""Yes," Ms. Hungary said. "You could be more sensitive you know.""I don't get why she cries to begain with. She
Parent!France x Child!Reader - To SleepSoft pillows, warm blankets-or-is-it-something-else?The smell of iris, relaxing youSoft light-from-the-windows-over-there, warm breathThe smell of iris -"Hatchoo!""Oh, [name]! You're so cute!""Pa-Pa-hatchoo!""I'm sorry, [name], I must have placed la fleur so close to your nose.""Papa-""Very well. I shall throw it in the garbage, along with all the things that belong in the garbage (like his cooking, non?).""Papa!""Yes, ma petite?""You don't have tooooo!""Then where would you rather I put it?""Over there!""Where?""There!""Where?""Over there, papa! There in the vase!""So in le vase it goes!" Plop."Oh, you added water, didn't you? Didn't you?" Tickle."Eeee! Papa...papa! I...I can't...papaaaa!""Honhonhon~ It's about time to take your nap, ma petite, or you won't have energy to play with l'enfant d'Arthur.""Who? Brother?""He's not your brother, ma petite. He's just your friend across the str
Papa!FranceXchild!Reader: You Are Not UselessPapa!FranceXchild!Reader: You are Not Useless~.~.~.~The small child gazed out the window- watching her mother walk away."[Name], are you hungry?"She turned to look at the French nation. "Yes, Papa." France picked her up and carried her to the kitchen, setting her down at the table while he prepared lunch the two of them. [Name] let her mind wonder, thinking about the events that just took place. Her caretaker and mother had dropped her off at France's house about an hour ago- telling her that she would have to say with her Papa France for a while. [Name] was a French and [country name] territory- her people speaking both her mother's and father's language."[Name], be a good little girl for your Papa okay?" Her mother had instructed in haste. "Mama won't be around for a while.""Okay Mama," [Name] had replied reluctantly. She watched her Mama and Papa talk in hushed tones- her Papa seemed worried and frustrated while Mama looked angry and sad; what was happening?France set
Papa!France x Louisiana!Reader part 9Spain's house was huge. Huge and filled with gold, food, and music. The carpets and walls were a rich red and the furniture made of expensive polished wood."Don't worry, chica." Spain said with a cheerful smile. "We will have a great time during your stay."Louisiana felt her heart hurt at the thought of being away from her Papa, but at least she had her ditzy uncle to make the stay more cheerful."Here, let's go see your room." Spain grinned. He took her small hand and led her up the stairs. He opened a door, allowing her inside first.Louisiana looked around the room."Do you like?" Spain asked.Louisiana smiled. "Oui, it is very nice, oncle Espagne. Merci. »Spain gave an overjoyed smile. « Oh ! I got these for you! »Spain ran over to a chest and picked up several dolls, bringing them over to her. Louisiana gasped, her (color) eyes shining in wonder. "They are beautiful! Merci, merci!" She wrapped her arms around his neck."Di nada, chica." He chuckled, patting her back. "Yo
Papa!France! X Child!Reader! - RoseI stood there staring at my Papa. I was only six and Mama had died she said a man named Francis was my dad and the lawyer lady said this was him."Alright then, have fun with your new papa, Jade," she said and then left."Welcome home, (Name). I wish jour mama told me about jou. I would have loved to be there," he said with a smile. Papa was a tall man and had long blonde hair. He had blue eyes which I inherited."So then tell me something that isn't in dis boring file?" he said putting it on a counter. He took my hand and led me to the couch where I sat down with him."I like the color (Favorite color) and I love (Favorite fruit or type) crapes. My favorite animal is a (favorite animal). Stuff like that Papa?" I asked.He hugged me. "Jou are so cute," he said. Then the doorbell rang. He picked me up and took me to the door. There was a blonde man with purple eyes, a blonde haired man with green eyes, a blonde haired man
Help Me Forget (Papa Germany x Child Reader pt 1)"Run ____!" Was all you heard your mother yell at you from the kitchen, then you heard her scream in pain as your 'father' hit her again. Your father had become very abusive to your mother and you over the past few years. He made your little family move out to the middle of nowhere, away from anyone who would question what was going on inside you 'home'. Doing what your mother said, you ran out the door and into the snowy winter night.The problem was your new home was in the middle of a forest, and the nearest town was 45 miles away. So the only place to run was the rest of the forest, you ran into the trees tripping over fallen branches and roots as you went. You heard your father gaining on you, you saw a break in the trees but you couldn't make it. Your father grabed your arm and pulled back roughly, making you wince in pain. "You. Will. Not. Get. Away. From ME!" He yelled as he slapped your face. Squirming to get away, you managed to put him off balance a bit and as he stumbled he
Father!ScotlandxBaby!Reader part 1"Big brother!!" Ian heard as he entered the large and beautiful house he lived in with his brother and father. He groaned in annoyance and looked back down at his newly born daughter in his arms "remember the idiot of an uncle you have I was telling you about? this is him" he said, as if he just had a heavy and lengthy conversation. "big brother! where were you? first you dissappear months ago and know you do it again? nobody has seen you for two days!" he heard, and a crashing impact on his legs "god damn it Arthur! watch were you're going will you!?" he scolded, finding his balance once again and adjusting the nameless baby. The little blonde boy looked up at his older brother, curiousity peeking throw his large forest green eyes, the same eyes that Ian had. "Ian? what are you holding?" he asked as Ian sighed "my baby." he answered, kneeling next to young boy so he could see the infant in his arms. Arthur gasped in shock and covered his mouth "you conceived a child? are you mad?!" he
Papa!France x Child!Reader [ Why, Papa? ]You walked home from your school, Junior World Academy, with tears in your eyes. How dare they be so mean! You furiously wiped the tears away from your face with your gloved hand, hating how the fuzzy fabric did nothing but spread the tears across your face. The cold wind took this opportunity to nip at your chubby face, letting the trails of tears across your face freeze. This made you walk even faster in an attempt to get home soon. When you reached the elegant little house you live in, walking in to see your Papa pacing at the end of the hall, a phone held to his ear. "What do you mean she isn't there?!" he shouted, a snarl lacing through his voice, but concern plastered across his face. He ran a hand through his long blonde locks in frustration, about to scream again when he turned his head, noticing you standing at the door.Placing a hand over his heart and shutting his eyes, he let out a shaky sigh of relief and muttered something in French to himself."Never mind, s
[Contest] Parent!France x Child!Reader"This is the color red." your father, the country of France, said.The two of you sat in the garden behind the giant mansion you called home. You sat criss-cross-applesauce in the sweet-smelling grass, while France sat on a pretty marble bench. You dug your nails into the dirt, becoming impatient with learning the colors of the rainbow."Red." You repeated, forming the English word with little effort. "Papa? Why do I have to learn English and French?"France smiled at your question, not a friendly one either. "Ever since that black sheep of Europe's language spread, many people have to learn it now."France took one look at your filthy nails. "Oui." He said. "You need to keep these clean! With a father as beautiful as me, it'd be a disgrace to the Bonnefoy name to have such dirty nails!"You sat there for a second "Can we continue the color learning?" you murmured.Your father nodded and held up a sunflower. He pulled of a single petal. "Yellow." He stated."
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