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Not surprised, it was a disaster waiting to happen
I don't think anyone with his critical faculty alive and his conscience not mortgaged to the gigantic money spinning wheel put in motion by the Indian Board would disagree that this was a disaster waiting to happen. Pradeep Magazine writes. Matters of concernindia Updated: Aug 15, 2011 00:42 IST
I don't think anyone with his critical faculty alive and his conscience not mortgaged to the gigantic money spinning wheel put in motion by the Indian Board would disagree that this was a disaster waiting to happen. The magnitude of the disaster may have come as a surprise but not the defeat itself.
It is almost ludicrous to watch and read the lamentations of those very people who before this series began were singing paeans to the health and wealth of Indian cricket, to now shed tears for the demise of a champion team.
Those of us who are now propagating a ten-point programme, like the government's poverty alleviation plan, to resurrect Indian cricket from the disturbing depths it has fallen into, should remember that this is the very team which took us to the pinnacle of Test cricket.
This Indian team, lest most of us may have forgotten, is also one-day cricket's World Cup champions, that the youth of this country feel is the greatest achievement in post-independence India, if a survey in a newspaper is to be believed.
Sudden fall Not getting into a debate on what kind of priorities the urban young have that puts a sporting achievement ahead of anything else, the moot point is how come a strong team has all of a sudden become so bad?
For people who suffer from deliberate amnesia, a reminder that MS Dhoni had even before the World Cup began, feared that their campaign could get derailed due to exhaustion and fatigue because of playing too much. Mercifully, that did not happen, though in the course of the tournament, most of the team members had suffered injuries which needed rest so that they could recover in time for another round of non-stop cricket.
And it is here that our woes began. IPL per se cannot be the cause of this disaster, but it's scheduling at a time when the entire Indian team needed rest most certainly is. Can anyone in an objective frame of mind disagree that the Dhonis, the Tendulkars, the Sehwags and the Gambhirs of the team should have used this opportunity to recuperate instead of further damaging their bruised bodies and jaded minds. The lure of money and the backing of the Indian Board -- who could have, if they wanted, forced them to skip the tournament - proved a greater incentive than commitment to their craft and the country.
The sad part is that powerful voices (former players and even the media) chose to ignore the disastrous impact this could have on India's immediate future. The lure of money and profits obviously overrides any genuine concern anyone has, especially for Test cricket in the country.
This conflict of interest, which begins with the Board secretary himself, has now become a widespread virus. Even for those who have retired from the game and are not contracted with the Board, there is a lot of money to be made by becoming part of the community that broadcasts live or peddles expert opinions on TV or the print media for the two-month carnival. Can we survive as a robust, vibrant and strong cricketing nation (or as a nation itself) if the opinions we get are all sponsored?
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Australian consumer spending lost momentum in August, raising doubts about whether the country's attempt to find new sources of growth is working.
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MATT KEMP, 28, outfielder
Final 2012 stats: .303 batting average, 23 homers, 69 RBIs, 74 runs scored, nine stolen bases, .367 on-base and .538 slugging percentages in 403 at-bats.
Contract status: Beginning the first of an eight-year, $160-million deal.
The good: Led the team in home runs, slugging percentage and batting average, and was second in RBI and runs. Had an absolutely torrid start, hitting .417 with 12 home runs and 25s RBI in April. Charged with only one error all season.
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My son Noah was born on November 30, 2010. Life has flown by since then and i never even noticed that hey- i never got a period... I was about 24 weeks pregnant when i found out. We are expecting the arrival of Chloe on October 31, 2011. I've heard of two kids under the age of two, but two kids under ONE??? Is there anyone out there in this situation that can give me a hint of what to expect? Is life going to be as crazy as i'm picturing???
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Wow, that's close! Mine are 18 months apart so I can give an idea of what to expect. (A close age gap gives pretty much the same situation no matter how close it is.)Do what you can to get your son to understand what's about to happen. It'll be a little more difficult since he's so young and he may not understand your words as well. The idea of a new sibling is pretty abstract.If you know other people who have younger babies set up a play date so that he can start interacting with babies. You can also get him a doll or stuffed toy that can be his baby to take care of. This will help bring out his nurturing side and will teach him to be gentle with babies. At play dates or with a doll you can also get him used to the idea that you will be taking care of another child so he will be better prepared for someone else having your attention.One thing that I think really helped us was having our daughter spend our last night in the hospital with us. (It wasn't planned, my famiy just crapped out on babysitting her and we had no other option.) She got to meet her baby brother and understood better that he was a member of our family. I think it worked better than just brining him home as a surprise. As far as what life will be like, it's going to depend a little on how well your son reacts to having a baby in the house. But, it's really not that crazy. Having "two in diapers" really isn't that big of a deal. After my son was about a week old my daughter isisted on taking baths with him. I put his baby bathtub in the big bathtub and filled the both. They loved being able to play and bond together. My daughter also loved being a helper. She would bring us blankets, bottles, pacifiers, etc. Being able to helo take care of him made her less jealous. Of course, your son may not be able to do those things if he's not walking yet. Once your daughter is sitting up and crawling they'll be able to play together better and that's when they'll become very close. My kids have been best friends since that point. Your son will probably try to play earlier, just make sure you don't have any hard toys out in case he accidently throws them or tries to hit her. Ultimately, your kids will have an awesome relationship because of the closeness in age. Things can be a little tricky at first but as long as your son is prepared for his new sister things shouldn't be too difficult. Having two kids so close int heir development makes things a lot easier as they get older.
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My nephews are 1yr and 6 days apart. They are the best of friends and do everything together. Yes it can be a bit crazy having to kids so close together but at the same time they are working on potty training with the older 1 an little brother has to do everything that big brother does so now he wants to go in the big boy potty. They are starting to have him read very easy books so little brother wants to learn to read too. So you kinda knock out teaching them both at dif. times they want to do it together so you only have to do it once. Good luck :)
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This 1972 sequel (or, follow up film) to The Trail Of Blood more or less picks up where that film left off. Our hero, Jokichi, is angry after the events that took place earlier in his story and so when we catch up to him this time around he's hell bent on getting back at the sinister Chogoro. Unfortunately for Jokichi, he makes a few false steps, his assassination attempt fails miserably and he winds up getting caught by the local yakuza chapter.
Thankfully, Jokichi has a little bit of luck on his side, at least, and the boss, Juzaburo, decides to spare his miserable life because he knows that if he has Jokichi killed, it'll mess up some plans that his gang has for a formal commemoration ceremony. Jokichi, with no one but himself to depend on, heads back into town and soon meets up with Umezo, a different yakuza boss. Umezo knows of Jokichi's skill with a sword and so he hires him to work as a bodyguard for Juzaburo's daughter, the lovely Oyuki. Jokichi agrees but soon learns that his task will be much harder than he was originally lead to believe and before long, his archenemy, Chogoro, is back in the picture and Jokichi rekindles his thirst for blood and vengeance.
It takes a few minutes to figure out just what exactly is going on if you haven't been lucky enough to catch Trail Of Blood, but after the opening fifteen minute salvo it becomes fairly clear that the plot for The Fearless Avenger really isn't that difficult to latch on to. It's a fairly straightforward tale of revenge and betrayal and if you're willing to deal with the potential confusion that the beginning of the movie could confront you with, you'll find yourself easily immersed in Jokichi's quest. If the story doesn't pull you in, the hyper-violence and sleaze factor will. This is a fast paced and bloody film that is almost on par with the Lone Wolf And Cub movies in terms of how much red stuff is splashed across the screen (though there isn't nearly as much arterial spray here). It's all set to an appropriately funky sounding seventies score that would be more at home in a blaxploitation film than you'd think it would be in a period samurai movie, but it works even when it shouldn't.
Fast paced almost to a fault, The Fearless Avenger wastes little time getting into the thick of the action. Yoshio Harada (who attentive viewers might recognize from the second Lady Snowblood movie or more recently from Ryuhei Kitamura's Azumi) does a fine job of carrying the movie. He's tough enough that we can believe him in the action scenes that the film relies on but he's also able to bring enough legitimate sympathy to the role that we can also accept him in the more dramatic moments that are scattered throughout the picture.
Those aforementioned dramatic moments never last all that long, however, as this is an action movie through and through. The combat and swordplay scenes are usually group events with various characters slicing and dicing their way through the competition but a few smaller scale swordplay scenes are equally effective. Plenty of grizzly looking men scowl and grunt their way through the picture, while dainty and pretty girls cower in fear and hope to not get raped. It's all very primitive and base, but underneath the exploitative elements is a very well shot film that mixes some interesting politics and even a bit of humor into its story. The quaint Japanese countryside is captured quite nicely by Kazuo Miyagawa (who also shot the Lone Wolf And Cub movies which would explain why they have a similar look), as is the seaside. The interior scenes are appropriately claustrophobic. A scene in which our hero saves his employer from a roaming stallion is quite dramatic with the camera switching from the horse's point of view to that of the maiden about to be trampled. The story remains open ended when the film is finished, despite a fantastic battle royale that makes up the finale. The third (and final) part of Jokichi's take is told in Slaughter In The Snow.
The near spotless 2.35.1 anamorphic transfer is pretty close to perfect. Aside from some mild edge enhancement and a tiny shimmer here and there, the picture quality is very strong. There is a fair bit of mild film grain noticeable in some scenes but there's almost no print damage at all and the colors look quite good on the widescreen image. The black levels stay strong and deep from start to finish and the flesh tones look very lifelike and very natural. The picture is very sharp and quite detailed in both the foreground and the background and quite honestly, overall this film looks quite good on DVD though there are spots where the picture is a little bit on the soft side and the contrast looks a little boosted.
The Japanese language Dolby Digital Mono soundtrack on this DVD comes through with excellent clarity and doesn't suffer from any hiss, distortion, or feedback. There is some of the flatness associated with older mono tracks but that's to be expected and in terms of overall clarity, this mix is top notch. There aren't any issues with understanding the performers and Animeigo once again earns high marks for adding little cultural notes to their subtitles that help Anglo viewers such as myself better understand some of the intricacies of the plot that might get lost during the translation or go unnoticed due to cultural differences. Having these notes available is a definite asset to the presentation and it would be ideal if more companies that release Japanese films, especially those set in feudal times.
While this is hardly a super deluxe special edition, it isn't completely barebones either. Lurking deep within the confines of its menu system you'll find a few trailers, some interactive program notes in text format, and a modest still gallery. Nothing to write home about, but it is something and we all know that something is better than nothing.
Although it is the middle part of a trilogy, The Fearless Avenger isn't hard to follow at all and enough of the story is self contained that it should be pretty accessible for most viewers. The action comes quickly and holds up throughout the movie, and the swordplay is bloody and dirty, just the way it should be. Animeigo's disc is light on supplements but it looks and sounds quite nice – recommended.
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The speaker of Uganda's parliament says an anti-homosexual bill will be passed before the end of 2012 despite international criticism of the draft legislation.
Speaker Rebecca Kadaga told The Associated Press on Monday that the bill, which originally mandated death for some gay acts, will become law this year since most Ugandans "are demanding it."
Kadaga said she promised as much before a meeting on Friday of activists who spoke of "the serious threat" posed by homosexuals and demanded the law as "a Christmas gift."
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Consolidated Freightways driver David Zorn, of Forest Park, Ga., has been named Goodyear's North America Highway Hero for 2000 after rescuing a highway patrolman.
Zorn pulled his rig over when he saw the officer pinned to the ground on the side of the road. Wielding a flashlight, the trucker scared off an attacker who was assaulting the officer, then ran him down and held him until more police arrived.
Zorn was the top of four finalists for the award founded in 1983 to spotlight the deeds of valourous truckers.
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Several Canadians, including a team who reached as far as the final round, have in the past been in the running for the award. None however have ever won the award for being a Good Samaritan, begun in 1983.
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A couple who paid scientists £67,000 to clone their dead dog are now the proud owners of two replica puppies.
Laura Jacques, 29, and Richard Remede, 43, welcomed their second pup Shadow on Tuesday by caesarean after the first of the two dogs, called Chance, was born on Boxing day in a research lab in South Korea.
In this footage the tiny puppies can be seen cuddling up to each other on a yellow blanket following their unusual entry to the world.
The dogs were made possible by Dr Woo Suk Hwang , the chief technical officer at Sooam Biotech lab, who pioneered the technique in 2005.
Now the couple, who flew out to South Korea for the births , are planning to bring the new puppies, named after characters from the film Homeward Bound, and their surrogate mothers to the UK.
The couple from West Yorkshire hope to import the pets back to the UK in July next year after they are subjected to strict quarantine.
Created by the Sooam Biotech Reserch Foundation , the dogs were cloned from the couple's now deceased pet Dylan, who died from a brain tumour last June.
Incredibly the couple took DNA samples from Dylan 12 days after he died - making it an unprecedented breakthrough for scientists.
Usually the successful cloning requires live cells to be obtained from a living dog or a dog five days after it has died.
Ms Jacques, a dog walker, said: "The whole thing just feels surreal.
"I lost all sense of time.
"I was just clinging on to Richard for about an hour and a half after Chance was born.
"After they got him out I still couldn't quite believe it had happened. But once he started making noises I knew it was real.
Even as a puppy of just a few minutes old I can't believe how much he looks like Dylan."
Mr Remde made two trips to the South Korea to transport the DNA after first batch of samples failed to work.
The couple was later were delighted when pregnancies were manufactured using two female dogs.
Cloning of animals is a controversial subject.
The technique was pioneered in Scotland in 1996 with the birth of Dolly the sheep.
Currently cloning humans in Europe is illegal but there are no laws against cloning a pet.
But there are laws which prevent scientists from cloning farm animals.


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MedIQ - 6th Congress of Medical Education and Simulation for Students and Young Doctors is an international conference organized for the 6th time by the Center of Medical Simulation in Lublin.
Thanks to the experience that we have gathered through past years, we are sure that this edition will be perfectly arranged in a metorical as well as organizational way. MedIQ will take place on the 27th and will last until the 28th of April 2018.
The participants of the conference will have the opportunity to present their scientific heritage in theme sessions and a poster session. What is more, each person taking part in the conference will be given the possibility of competing in "Run for Health" promoting physical activity and healthy life style.
During the event, the regional qualifications for international contests in Simulation Wars "SimChallenge" will be led. Apponting the best team among all members of the Medical Simulation Group is the main aim of "SimChallenge". Each year, the show gains more interest among the audience. The qualifications are organized in a Collegium Maius Hall equipped with 553 seats.
The academic community stands a chance to see a show "Anatomy can be enjoyable" where both students as well as employees of the Medical University of Lublin can be seen on stage. Profits gathered from the tickets' sale (each year there are approximately 500 pieces sold) will be given to charity.
This event has many student members and young doctors in and outside of the country. On the basis of last year's observations in April, we can expect approx. 300 contestants. The workshops and lectures during the conference will be carried out by the greatest celebrities of the medicine's world.


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Exploring Uganda is an absolute delight. Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of southwest Uganda is a bucket-list must. Follow this up with an unforgettable Chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest National Park. Top off your Uganda trip with a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park which is known for its abundant wildlife such as Cape buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, hippopotami, crocodiles, and chimpanzees. Although landlocked, Uganda contains many impressive lakes which provide multiple wildlife viewing opportunities.


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Brand new video form Olamide to launch the new year. This is one of the hot singles from his album, Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (BGEL).
The song Eleda Mi talks about the hustles and successes of the Baddo – player hater can keep hating but Olamide will keep dishing out good music and 2014 is definitely going to bring a lot of success to the entertainment scene in general.
This classic tune is suitable for the "Owambe" parties a very nice concept from Olamide and well photographed and directed by Unlimited L.A. The video features cameo appearances from Phyno and Eniola Badmus. Enjoy


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Even More New Jersey Consumers Can Benefit From Choice and Competition as Verizon Launches FiOS TV in Six More Communities
NEWARK, N.J. - An innovative, reliable and competitive alternative to cable TV is coming to even more New Jersey consumers as Verizon expands its industry-leading FiOS TV service, which is provided on the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.
Verizon is now taking orders for FiOS TV in parts of Mount Holly and Westampton in Burlington County; Helmetta, Jamesburg and Spotswood in Middlesex County; and Pallisades Park in Bergen.
The company now offers FiOS TV in more than 280 New Jersey communities, with many more to come later this year.
"Residents of these communities now can join the other New Jersey consumers who have been given an outstanding, superior choice for their video entertainment," said Dennis Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey. "FiOS TV brings something to consumers they've never had before, with incredible pictures and sound clarity and innovative new services - all from a brand they know and trust."
William Foshay, senior vice president and general manager of Verizon in New Jersey, said, "Customers who liked what FiOS did for their Internet connection will love what it does for their TV. We've harnessed the vast capacity of our advanced fiber-optic network to deliver a revolutionary, new entertainment experience."
New Jersey consumers can check online at www.verizon.com/nj/savebig to see if FiOS TV is already available in their area, or to request that Verizon contact them when FiOS TV becomes available. Customers also can call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.
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Verizon's FiOS TV Premier package delivers more than 200 all-digital channels, including more than 30 high-definition (HD) channels in the New Jersey market and access to more than 10,000 on-demand titles, 70 percent of which are free. In addition, Verizon announced last week that more FiOS TV customers can enjoy even more high-definition programming now that the company has launched high-definition video-on-demand (VOD) service in parts of eight more states, including New Jersey.
Verizon offers three set-top boxes: standard definition for $5.99 per month; high definition, which includes HD channels, for $9.99 per month; and a dual-tuner digital video recorder for $12.99 per month.
Verizon also offers innovative features not available from other providers, such as Home Media DVR (digital video recorder) and FiOS TV Widgets. Home Media DVR has a multi-room DVR feature enabling up to three simultaneous viewings of recorded programs without requiring customers to set up a complex home network or buy extra equipment. Customers also can access photos and music on their PCs and play them on their TV. FiOS TV Widgets is a free interactive feature that provides viewers with local weather and traffic information while they're watching their favorite shows.
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Mini Apple Pies with Cinnamon Roll Crust!
In my defense, I think I took on a little more than I could handle that evening. It was only a couple weeks until our wedding and we had just started moving stuff into our new house. I had the evening to myself, as Tyler was out at the ballpark with some of his groomsmen. I decided to attempt not only an apple pie for Father's Day, but also caramel apple pie cupcakes for the guys... Let's just say that's a LOT of coring and cutting up apples!
To start with, I forgot the step where I PEEL the apples... I mean that's not terrible, but usually preferred for apple pie. There was just SO much work between the lattice crust, apple pie filling, cupcakes, and caramel buttercream. Once I had already cut up all the apples and was starting to prepare the cupcake batter, I realized the beaters were no where to be found. Somehow we lost them in moving stuff from my apartment, so I got to do everything with a whisk.
My other problem was I decided the recipe must have called for too many apples. Not sure why I thought I knew more than the recipe, but it just seemed like there was no room for all the apples. I couldn't figure out how I could get the crust on with any more apples piled on. As the apples cooked down, though, I quickly saw why the recipe called for that many apples. There was a definite lack of filling in the pie. To make matters worse, I was deep in baking when I got a call from Tyler saying a fly ball smashed a hole in his front windshield. He had just had to replace a flat tire AND still had a dent from getting backed into. Let's just say it was a bit stressful that evening.
The cupcakes were a hit, but the pie was clearly not up to par. But, my dad appreciated the attempt at the pie. He is sadly not a big fan of cake and loves pies. All in all, the taste was decent, there was just not enough filling and the apples were a little crunchy. The whole experience kind of steered me away from trying pies again, until I got on Pinterest yesterday and saw this...
My mouth was watering just looking at it, I love cinnamon rolls. I decided it was definitely time to try out pies again. Looking around a little more, I found a recipe from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody using the cinnamon roll crust, but making mini pies. I decided to try this as a way to ease myself back into pies. Not only was it quicker to bake, the small serving size makes you feel a little less guilty eating it. Plus this recipe only makes 6 minis, so I don't have an excessive amount of them laying around the house and tempting me.
So how did apple pie attempt #2 go? Well...I'm still not going into the pie business anytime soon. First of all, I forgot to cut holes in the top. (Really?!) Because of this, and the fact I didn't get a good seal on the sides of the crust, some of the filling leaked out the sides. The second issue was the apples were still a little crisp, I'm not sure if it was the type of apple I was using (Gala), or if I should have just cooked them a little longer. I took them out when the crust had browned and looked golden (around 25 minutes). But, despite the slight crunch, the apple pies were a big hit! These pies may be mini, but they are packed with flavor. I'm not usually a fan of the crust, but this cinnamon roll crust is delicious! With a little ice cream and caramel sauce, these pies are quite the treat! If I could just figure out how to fix the apple crunchiness, these would be perfect. I'd love to hear suggestions from any of you apple pie bakers out there!
Mini Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Ingredients (6 mini pies):
- 1 box ready made pie crust (2 crusts)
- 4 1/4 tsp cinnamon (4 for crust, 1/4 for pie filling)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3-4 medium apples (original recipe called for Honey Crisp)
- 4 tbsp melted butter (2 for crust, 2 for pie filling)
- 1/4 cup sugar
Mini Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425F
- Unroll one of the ready made pie crusts
- Melt 1 tbsp butter and brush on the pie crust
- Sprinkle with 2 tsp cinnamon
- Spread out the cinnamon
- Roll up the crust tightly
- Cut the rolled up crust into 1/2 inch pieces
- Press the pieces together and flatten down with rolling pin to about 1/16-1/8 inch.
- Cut out 3 round pieces of crust using a large round cookie cutter or top of a glass (anything larger than the opening of the muffin tin)
- Repeat the process for the other pie crust
- Spray the muffin tin
- Press the cut out crust circles into the muffin tin
- Peel and core 3-4 medium size apples
- Cut up apples into small pieces
- Toss apple pieces in bowl with the 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 2 tbsp butter and mix well
- Split the mixture between the 6 crusts
- Using remaining crust pieces, cover the top of the pies and pinch together with the bottom piece to seal them up
- Cut holes in the top of each pie
- Bake 25-30 minutes
- Top with ice cream and caramel, if desired, and enjoy!
Hope you enjoy this delicious treat! Check back later this week for a couple new posts in the works - a tutorial on Teenage Mutant Ninja turtle fondant toppers and one for a buttercream rose covered smash cake! If you are a blogger, make sure and leave a comment with your blog as I'd love to check it out. You can also connect with me via my Facebook and Twitter accounts for the blog.


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I realize I've spent way too long playing around with characters, world building and back story. I need to get writing. I know there are a lot of holes left to fill, but I'm anxious to get this stuff out of my head and onto paper. I've committed to NaNoWriMo, and I can't wait until November 1st. It's been a long time since I've been excited about writing.
I want this novel out of my head so I can continue. The ideas are marinating right now, but there is SO much OTHER stuff I want to work on. I've got an urban fantasy marinating. The NaNo novel from 2001 that I'm afraid to finish ßtons of editing there, and a couple of short story ideas. So, between now and Nov. 1st I'm pretty much all over the place, and the ideas are flowing. I bet it's because la bruja knows that I won't have time to play when Nano starts.
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After taking a look at many of the articles posted on The Best of Ontario-Educators Daily, there was one article that really resonated with me. I find that when learning about special education we often learn to accommodate and modify our instruction and assessment for specific children with specific exceptionalities... but what if we take these valuable differences each and every one of our students possess and use them to enhance the learning for everyone?
In an article by Shai Williamson, Sanela Ljumanovic is a teacher who agreed to teach Zejd, a young boy who had come from Bosnia and was deaf. She realized she along with Zejd's classmates were unable to communicate with him and that he did not know sign language himself. Rather than work specifically with Zejd, Ljumanovic used this experience as a valuable teachable moment. The whole class learned sign language together so that all students in the classroom could communicate with one and other.
Collaboration is an essential skill for the 21st century classroom, so though it is important to accommodate and modify for individual students, sometimes the changes we may make to our instruction or assessment may benefit the entire class, rather than the individual student.
Sign language is something I have always wanted to learn. The students in Ljumanovic's class have now gained a valuable skill they can take with them beyond the classroom for the rest of their lives.
Give the article a read:
Entire class learns sign language to communicate with deaf classmate


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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - 12/23/13
Columbus Blue Jackets (15-17-4) at Carolina Hurricanes (14-14-8)
NHL Hockey: Monday, December 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm (PNC Arena)
The Line: Carolina Hurricanes -131 / Columbus Blue Jackets +119 --- Over/Under: 5 See the Latest Odds
The Blue Jackets head into Raleigh looking for a confidence boosting victory before they head into the Christmas break.
Columbus has been known as a league doormat for some time now but they appeared to have turned the corner towards the end of last year as they came up just short of the playoffs and finished the season as one of the hottest teams in the league. With the reigning Vezina Trophy winner on their team and a number of young superstars waiting for an opportunity to shine this was supposed to be the season the Jackets broke through and make some noise in the Eastern Conference. However, things haven't quite gone to plan. Columbus finds themselves in seventh place in the Metro division and are light years away from where the Penguins are at the moment and while they could very well turn things around in the second half like they did last year I don't think they'll come anywhere near the playoffs. Curtis McIllhenny gets the call in the Jackets' crease as he goes up against Justin Peters for the Canes.
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Carolina has been one of the most frustrating teams in the Eastern Conference as they have a ton of talent and the pieces to do some damage yet they can't find the chemistry and consistency to be competitive every night. The Canes were supposed to be the team on the rise last year and while they scapegoated their futility on losing Cam Ward in the crease they just haven't played up to the potential they can be at. Led by Eric and Jordan Staal, Jeff Skinner, and Alex Semin up front the Canes have some guys who can score the puck and defensively they aren't too bad either but could use another piece if they're to make a run at the Cup. The Canes sit perfectly at the .500 mark at the moment which basically sums up their inconsistencies and that has to be frustrating for a fan base looking for another Stanley Cup. Despite the way they have played this year I am still a supporter of the Canes and in this spot I don't see them having much trouble and with a nice break looming I see the Canes giving 100% effort here and winning this with ease.


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She is a demographer and her research is mainly in the area of gender and family studies, adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, violence, ageing and public health . In TISS, apart from teaching, she is actively involved in various projects particularly handling the research design, action-based research, implementation of developmental models and monitoring and evaluation.
Her research has been published in various journals such as in, Economic and Political Weekly, Demography, Springer Publications etc. She has also served as a 'Discussant' to many scientific panels at International conferences such as IUSSP, PAA and APA. She was a visiting fellow at the Harvard School for Population and Development studies in 2012 and PRC of University of Texas in 2013 respectively. She has been also a 'Policy Communication Fellow' for the year 2015-16 with the Population Reference Bureau, Washington D.C. She has been awarded with prestigious 'Dr. C. Chandrashekharan gold medal' as recognition for her outstanding performance in Population Studies at International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS).
Previously she has worked in a World Health Organization sponsored project on "Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health" at IIPS. She has also worked extensively in the Department of Perspective Planning while doing her internship under the Planning Commission of India (NITI Ayog).
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Mukherjee Aparna and Sekher, T.V. "Do Only Girls Suffer? We Too! Early Marriage Repercussions on Boys in Rural India", Review of Rural Affairs, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 52 (1), 2017; it was also presented at the 3rd Asian Population Association Conference, 27th-30th July, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Chattopadhyay Aparajita, Mukherjee Aparna and Sudha G, "Prevailing Basic Facilities in Slums of Greater Mumbai", IIPS working paper series, 13, June 2016.
Mukherjee Aparna. "Transmission of Intergenerational Spousal Violence against Women in India". Gender-Based Violence Perspectives from Africa, The Middle East, and India. Yanyi K., Djamba and Sitawa R. Kimuna. Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2015. (ISBN 978-3-319-16670-4), was also presented at PAA Annual meeting, 3rd-5th May 2012, San Francisco, U.S.A.
Mukherjee Aparna. Parasuraman Sulabha, Sekher T.V. and Raj Kumar Verma, "How Often and Early Indians Marry? An Exploration into the Marriage Rates in India", Demography India, Vol. 43, No. 1&2 (2014), pp. 95-113, was also presented at 35th Annual Conference of IASP, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh Institute of Social and Economic Change, M.D. University, 15th-17th December 2013, Rohtak.
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Realms of Aevernon: Puck's Annotation
The Beginning
A long, long time ago, the World was empty. And it was sad.
Out of nowhere, five creatures suddenly appeared on the surface of the World. They knew not where they had come from, but that did not worry them. Seeing this new World set out before them, they each went a separate way, journeying to find all the wonders this World had to offer.
Two of the creatures, Moradin SoulForger and Garl Glittergold, ventured to the north. After going to the reaches of the World, they found a great mountain, standing sturdy and rising taller than their eyes could show them. They studied the mountain, and found tunnels weaving about and underneath the grand summit. Feeling adventurous, the pair forged ahead into the tunnels. In front of his very eyes, Moradin found a wondrous thing: a vein of shining mithril ore. With the help of Garl, Moradin began to mine this grand material, stockpiling it, and slowly forming it into a creation of his own. He siphoned the ore from the stone, and day after day, month after month, hammered away at it, adding more here and there, making a fine and sturdy form. But, while Moradin was focusing all his energy on the metal, Garl found something that spoke to him more keenly. Sparkling translucent rocks that he found now and then while mining. As Moradin was finishing his work in the mine, Garl managed to find one of these rocks, an Emerald gemstone so large that nothing like it ever had, nor ever would, be found in the World again.
He clutched this stone in his hands, grasping it as tightly as he could. The gemstone slowly began to give way, heeding in on itself ever so slowly, condensing tightly and strongly. As Moradin stepped back to see his creation, a sturdy and stout creature as gruff as the ores he was carved from, which he named "Dwarf," Garl opened his hands and gazed upon what had become of the gemstone. As sturdy as Moradin's creation, but with a more curious and quizzical look on its face and brimming with adventurous curiosity, Garl had created the first of what is now known as a "Gnome." Appreciating their works and seeing how fine creatures they were, each donned the form of their new creation, and set about teaching them the wonders of this sub-Terran land.
To the far east, a land full of tall and mighty trees, a great forest was sprawled out before Corellon, another of the travelers. He looked upon the trees and bushes and other plants, absolutely enamored with the beauty of nature. He spent much time in this forest, tending to the trees, making sure the flowers had ample water, and watched the forest bloom before him. He loved this place greatly, especially one particular flower, the only one of its kind, that grew deep in the forests. This flower seemed to call to him, and he could not help but put most of his time and attention into tending this flower. As the days and weeks went on, he saw the flower grow larger, slowly creeping out and taking up a bit more ground with each passing day. Still day after day, he tended this flower, did everything he could to make it thrive and grow. And, to his joy, the flower seemed to flourish.
One day, after watering the flower gently, the petals had finally decided to open, taking the flower into a full bloom. What Corellon saw before him was truly the most beautiful sight he could ever imagine. The first Elven female, tall and lithe creature, strong of will, with a fluid stride, paled skin, and a captivating presence, sat calmly among the petals. He loved this creature, as he felt it was a creation of his own, and taught her to tend to the forests as he had. As they worked, more and more of these flowers came into being, at full bloom each one releasing another Elf into the World. As Moradin and Garl before him, Corellon took on the guise of the Elves, feeling more at home here than he would have imagined before.
In the southern lands, the being that called herself Yondalla found her own personal paradise. It was a land of long, flowing rivers intertwined with bright and lush jungles. This land piqued her curiosity, and she spent much of her time on the water, rafting from here to there, letting the flow take her wherever it went.
Yondalla explored the jungles, saw the vibrant and colorful plants, found the berries and fruits that sustained her, and climbed trees so large, she could see the splitting and converging of rivers for miles around her. She mapped the territory as she went, a seemingly endless journey of discovery and intrigue.
While resting on the shore of a great and mighty river, Yondalla noticed an oddly-shaped indentation in the beaches of the shoreline. As she watched it closely, she saw the river shooting around a tight bend, water crashing upon the shore, and, drop by drop, it began to fill the indentation. She was fascinated with the water, and continued to watch this curious event, day after day. The water built, and the great jungle grasses fed on it. After time, they began to take shape, banding together, interweaving, and braiding themselves. More and more water from the great river fed the grasses, and they became thicker and stronger, their appetite growing daily. When the grasses had finally sated their great hunger, they quickly shriveled and fell away, revealing a small form — a creature with wrapped and braided hair, darkened skin, and a youthful appearance — beneath them.
This new creature rose, and with a nimble gait, made its way to Yondalla. She took the creature with her, down the strong and raging rivers, climbing the heights of the trees, plotting courses by the flowing rivers, and through it all, she felt the creature's size was only half as great as the courage it possessed and exuded. Fondly, she dubbed the new creature a "Halfling."
To the farthest reaches to the west, the fifth and final of the greater beings, known only as Gruumsh, journeyed forth. He found a land of great open plains and quick, gusting winds. How he enjoyed running through this grand open area, the wind in his face, the smooth grass and dirt beneath his feet. He spent days on end, simply running to and fro, basking in the great freedom that this land granted him. He camped under the moon, gazed at the stars, and spent as much time dreaming of his wild run as he did actually enjoying the event.
After months of travel, Gruumsh found himself on a high bluff, overlooking a plain of some of the tallest and most lush grasses he had seen yet. Greener and taller, whipping around in the winds briskly. He enjoyed the sight greatly. With the wind at his back, he sat on this bluff, watching the graceful and unending dance of the grasses. He watched, chin in his hand, thinking of how he wished he could share this sight with another. He took in a breath, and let out a great sigh, and saw before him the grasses whipping about even more frantically as he exhaled. He suddenly shot up, looking over this curious plain, and decided to test it.
Gruumsh took in another breath, and blew the air from his lungs in a long blast. As he had suspected, the grasses below bent and danced in tune with his breath. He laughed at this, finding great fun in jumping about, blowing in one direction, then turning and blowing the other way. He finally decided to test the limits of this area. He took a deep breath, drawing in air for what seemed like minutes on end, held it for a moment, then closed his eyes and blew as hard as he could. He could feel the wind blasting strongly at his back, almost threatening to tumble him from the high bluff.
When finally Gruumsh opened his eyes again, he looked down on the plain, the wind stopped completely. He could see that the grasses were flattened over, some even torn right in half, such was the strength of his gasp. And, as he looked down, he noticed something else. There was something down there, rushing and running about. A tall creature, skin as green as the grass itself, with tight and powerful muscles lacing around his body. In time, Gruumsh named this creature "Orc" and ran with him across the plains, sharing the freedom and elated to have someone to share his fun with.
After each creator found his work complete, one by one they returned to the very spot where they had came to be so very long ago. The Dwarves and Gnomes working together had built a great city beneath the mountain they named Coldpeak; the Elves worked hard to raise a tree that grew greater than all others, which they named the Mana Tree, building great fortresses amongst the tall branches; the Halflings worked hard mapping the land, damming rivers, and creating small floating villages on the very waters they used for travel, particularly on a wide and slow-flowing river they called Riviera; and the Orcs to the west, not able to tether themselves to any single spot, spent every day running and roaming and enjoying themselves, camping wherever they happened upon dusk, on the grand open fields of Solace. And even amidst all their work, other creatures sprang forth from the World. Deer and bears, snakes and frogs, insects and all forms of other creatures gave rise in the World, filling it with life. And the World, at last, was happy.
When the great creatures, gifted with the title of Gods, met once again in the central point of the great World, they were each eager to tell the others of their creations and discoveries, fighting past the curiosity that was each one's new form.
"Ye would not believe what I found beneath the stones to the north. A substance stronger than any other, that gleams like the sun on a bright day, but is as malleable as the grass itself!" Moradin was the first to start, bragging of the ores that he forged into strong armors and nigh-unbreakable tools.
"Bah, those petty metals of yours are nothing compared to the marvel of the gemstones. In the torchlight, they twinkle and shine and fill the entire room as stars fill the night sky!" Garl was the next to interject, eager to share his finely-cut jewelry.
"You both must be jesting. Finding something that is there and making it into something else is one thing, but taking nothing and growing from it a thick tree or a beautiful flower… now that is a true marvel!" Corellon put forth, proud of his work at growing everlasting plants where there was but open ground before.
"Your trees may be beautiful, but they hold nothing over the bright and colorful plants that I know, made even more so by the fresh and strong waters that separate them. There is nothing quite as delightful as the freedom of putting a raft on the waters, and allowing them to take you where they will." Yondalla spoke, matter-of-factly, as if it should be obvious that hers was the greatest place on all of the World.
"Ha! You call that freedom? Giving up your will to that of the waves, having no control over where they decide to take you? No, that is not freedom. True freedom is having the wide open spaces, great plains where you can roam about wherever you wish, with nothing to impede your travel, nothing to stand in your way of going where you will!" Gruumsh was the last to jump in, shouting a great boast to all the others.
They all went back and forth, arguing over whose dominion was the greater, and why, and how they would prove this. Day after long day, they continued sleeplessly, not willing to concede the point until each had proven to the others that they had found the truest paradise. Never-ending, ceaseless arguing that put even the World itself on edge. "How could they disrespect the land so?" the World thought to itself. "Before they came here, despite the loneliness, there was only peace. They came forth onto the land, and it provided for them, gave them all that they desire, even the ability to create that which they could not create on their own. And now, they bring tumult and turmoil, looking down upon all that they do not see as fit for their own! Enough is enough, and I will put a stop to it!!"
The World, furious at these creatures for being so incredulous, acting as if the whole World was theirs to own and command as they saw fit, set forth to change that, to bring them out of their egotistic power. As the Gods continued to argue, great and dark storm clouds rose into the sky. At first the Gods did not even notice, until the winds kicked up and the rain began. The Gods looked about, utterly frightened, for all the time they have spent on the World, they have never seen an event like this before. And then, seemingly to provoke them even further, the thunderous rage of the earth rose as that — a great thunder storm, with bolts of lightning streaking through the sky. The Gods cowered in fear, holding fast their argument. With each bolt of lightning that struck the ground, a great tremor rose, a splitting and shaking of the ground. Far away, the Gods could see the earth cleaving cleanly, opening thick trenches that filled with water, creating the oceans of the World where once there was nothing. The gaps split their territories from the land where they now stood, each new island floating off and away, separating them all to prevent such fighting from stirring in full between all the peoples.
Before them, the land shook with such quaking that the ground just collapsed at their feat, sinking inwards and creating a great divot in the earth. The rain waters fell, filling the divide with water. As quickly as they could think, the grasses grew over the water, twirling and wrapping into a grand cocoon. A thick, dark ichor rose over the cocoon, carried by all manners of insects and vermin. Then, as a growl rose in the heavens, a grand bolt of lighting fell, striking the cocoon squarely, setting it aflame. As the wind kicked up, it fanned the fire, spreading it to engulf the grand divide fully, and stopping right at its edges. When at last the fires died down, the heavens moved again, spreading wide and letting a great light shine down upon the divot. There, lying within, was a creature not like any they had seen before.
At a glance, they could see the creature's superiority, even to them. It was a beast many times their size, with a skin thick and layered with scales, much like the fish that the Halflings harvested, but much grander in size. These scales glinted and shone in the light, sparkling even more beautifully than the gemstones the Gnomes cherished so, but with a hue and tint that reminded the Dwarf of some of the strongest ores he had been able to harvest from the deep tunnels beneath the earth. Its muscles were corded more tightly and bulged larger than any Orc that had ever walked the plains. And it had great wings on its back, looking more controlled than even the most nimble Elf.
The creature rose, and with a great leap, kicked off from the ground and took to the skies. Hovering above the Gods, the creature spoke in a deep and resonating voice, putting fear into the Gods like to which they had never known before.
"I have been given life by the World itself. It has created me to be its ears, its voice, and its fist. It has granted me a name; The Platinum Dragon, King Bahamut. You who have disrespected the World will do so no longer. Your peoples have been separated from each other by grand oceans, never to feud again." Bahamut now looked down upon the Gods, letting a patronizing glare fall over them all. "The world has also given me the power to see to it that you do not interfere further." With a swipe of its great claw, Bahamut allowed the Gods to see his infinite strength, sending a gust of wind so powerful that it knocked them to the very ground. "I control all that is this World, for I have been created as such. And as its voice, I have one final message for you: Finish your business with your peoples, and begone from this land. Let them live and do as they will, and find more harmony in the World than you have."
With a few flaps of its great wings, the Dragon took off, to finish its business of shaping the land as it saw fit. It separated the islands cleanly, with the greater portions forming their own continents to each direction, and several smaller islands splitting off in the process. As Bahamut finished what he had set out to do, a great mist rose from the seas. A thick cloud of fog that set about the oceans, dividing the land, and dissipating not.
The Gods, feeling their work at its end, took off to the Heavens, to watch their creations from afar.
Thus, Bahamut was left alone with the other creations of the World. He flew about as he pleased, reforming the World as he knew it in his mind's eye. He had been granted power over all that was in the World. And yet, he felt lonely. He was the only of his kind, and the power started to become a burden upon him. So Bahamut, King of the Dragons, took to creating servants for his kingdom. He took a portion of his power, and brought forth another Dragon. Not nearly as large or as grand as he, this new Dragon had scales that had a glow more akin to soft gold than the sturdy mithril his scales had been compared to.
Bahamut, wishing to gaze more clearly at his first creation, willed the clouds to spread and light to beam down more brightly. Alas, as he soon found out, when he formed his creation, a part of his own power was taken away. The new Dragon, gazing up at the sky, created a rift in the clouds herself, and basked in the bright light of the sun. To Bahamut, she was a being of perfection. And so he granted her a name, Tiamat, and made her his Queen.
Tiamat was not satisfied, however. She viewed all other creatures inferior to the Dragons. So, in her vain quest to spread the domain of the Dragons, she cooed and coerced and bent Bahamut to her will in a way only a woman can. She convinced him that their kind must be spread further. So Bahamut, wishing to satisfy his queen, birthed another Dragon. After creating this Dragon, Bahamut felt his power waning a bit. It took a toll on him, but seeing Tiamat's elation was enough for the King. This new Dragon, with scales neither Gold nor Platinum, but still with an unwavering shine, rose forth. The first Silver Dragon, with wings greater and stronger that Bahamut's own. It summoned up a great gust to test its wings, and Bahamut was both perturbed and delighted to learn that his newest creation had a speed unmatched by any other being, himself included.
And yet, Tiamat's vain thirst was not yet sated. Again and again, she urged Bahamut to spawn another. Three more Dragons arose, and as each before, these three new Dragons had colors unakin to their elder kind. The first of the three, a Dragon of great green scales, like a full forest in spring, arose. And, with a swipe of his paw, he created a mountain where before there was only open plain. The second of the three, with scales as deep red as a great bonfire, rose up, and all around him heat spread forth, withering the plants and causing leaves to set aflame. Quickly, he placed his power in check, so the whole World would not be engulfed in mighty fires. And finally, the third Dragon, with scales the color of the clear blue ocean, came forth and brought a light spring rain. And, just as before, after the creation, Bahamut could feel his power waning even further. He felt spent, drained, and exhausted… but he was proud of his work.
But then, the great Blue Dragon, youngest of the six, walked forward. "I understand the power that we all possess. We are higher beings than all others, gifted with the power of the World itself. But, there is something you all must realize. The Gold Dragons have power over light. They can bring it forth or banish it with little effort. This, you all know. The Silver Dragons bring forth the wind, and can silence the breeze on a whim. This, you all know as well. My brothers both Green and Red can cleft the earth and bring forth the greatest of heat or banish it at will. This we all know." It is then that the Blue took a short pause. "The absence of light can weaken and kill many, but there are those that live without light, even thrive in the darkness. Many creatures rely on the wind, for it is the air they breathe that gives strength to their muscles. Yet, many do not require air to survive. The earth is a great and strong thing, stable and sturdy to support all that stands upon it. Yet, just as many — nay, more — live in the great seas and oceans and need not the earth." Again, the Dragon paused. "However, every creature on this earth, living and breathing, intelligent or not, requires water to live. Without water, all, even my mighty brethren, perish. So, you must all recognize my power is so much greater than yours, as I control the lives of all on this World."
The other Dragons all knew he was right. So Bahamut, looking favorably on his greatest creation, granted it the name Odomet, and made him a Prince among the Dragons.
Yet, the greed of the Queen was not yet slaked. She nudged and seduced and made Bahamut relinquish the last bit of his powers for yet one more child. This one, taking the last pieces of power that rested in the deepest reaches of Bahamut's soul, came out as black as the deepest night. He who could control the venoms and toxins and creeping crawling insects in the World, he who commanded everything that the most insidious nightmares are made of, was granted the mantle of the Black Dragon.
And so, with all of Bahamut's earthly powers spent, he felt himself empty and useless… until he came to realize, when spurred on by one of his own spawn, he still had the power to command absolute obedience from every single one of his kin.
They, still fearing a bit the power of Bahamut, decided to spread apart, finding their own personal paradises amongst the World, to raise their own kind, as the Gods did before them. And Bahamut, their father and king, gave chase, so that he might teach each in turn the subtleties of the greatest powers they had been granted.
And so, with the birthplace of all greater beings in the World, the center continent, being left to its peace, the focus of the World was laid with the other creatures. The Elves, the Dwarves, the Gnomes, the Halflings, and the Orcs. As each and every race blazed on, they eventually became masters of their domains. They gained complete control over all they had come to know over the eons and eons, and they wished to see what else was in the great World about them.
The Halflings, being great water-travelers, were the first to build grand ships. The elves were soon close behind, allowing the trees to aid them as they had with their great forest homes. Then the Orcs, and finally Dwarves and Gnomes followed suit. They each in turn set out onto the grand oceans, braving the eerie mists that consumed the waters, and each found themselves on the very ground where their Gods had started an immeasurable amount of time ago.
The fogs indeed proved a mystery at first. No matter where one departed from their isle, they always came out of the fog in the same place. More mysteriously, a phrase instantly became embedded in their minds, and when spoken aloud, returned the speaker through the mists to wherever they cast off from. Whether or not it was a message from their Gods or some strange ability of the mist, the races knew not, and chose to continue on to the mainlands as they originally intended.
Indeed, as if being whispered encouragements by their creators themselves, the races slowly found their way to the very spot where all Gods were born — the great divot that gave rise to Bahamut, which was placed upon the ground where the five Great Gods came before him. And, in finding this place, the races stumbled upon something truly curious: a new race of creatures.
Taller than the Halflings, Gnomes, and Dwarves, yet shorter than the Elves and Orcs. They were not the strongest, nor the weakest. They were not the most intelligent, yet their cleverness outweighed that of the Orcs. They were not the most nimble, nor wise, nor charismatic, but they were not the least of which either. In essence, they were the one missing race in the World. They were the middle ground. They were a part of every race, yet something completely independent.
The other races, curious of these creatures, went forth and asked. "Where hast thou come from? What greater power placed you on this land? Whom do you call your first and greatest father?"
The newest race, looking just as curiously at the other creatures, answered quite simply. "We known none of this. We know not where we are from or why we are here, only that we are and we exist as such. We farm the land, we hunt our game, we feast and fight fearsome creatures. We do a bit of everything, for that is all we know to do."
The other races were completely baffled. They had never heard of such a thing. Each and every other race knew from where the had come. The Gods themselves had passed down the stories of how the races first came into being. And yet, these creatures knew none of that. They did not even know their own name! And so, the other races, eager to bring these curious beings to light, gave them a name. "Ume," a mixture from each of their personal languages. A word that meant "something strange and new." The "Umes," as they were called, took the name granted them. Though, without the same control of tongue, they took it and made a word of their own, "Human."
After some time of studying the Humans, the other races went back to their homelands to report to their kin what they had found. This left the Humans, once again, quite alone.
However, something had changed this time. They looked above, and saw great creatures of claw and scale and wing flying over them. They saw their control over the World; the way they bent it to their will. The Dragons had come back to the midlands, and with them, they brought yet another curiosity to the Humans.
The Humans saw the power of the Dragons. They craved it. They lusted for it. They wanted it for their own. So the humans studied and meditated and pondered over this power. The other races returned, wanting to spread themselves about more. They saw what the humans were trying, and they spoke simply. The Dragons, like the Gods, were higher beings. They controlled a power that mortals never could know. They continuously told the humans they were wasting their time. Yet, the humans listened not. They studied and pondered and meditated for days, for weeks, for months, years, decades… generation upon generation marveled at the Dragons and continued to work at it, long past the other races giving up on persuading them otherwise.
Just when the humans had started to give up on that feint glimmer of hope… it happened. In a burst of anger, one man summoned forth a great explosion nearby. For another, a ray of light shot from his hands, withering a great and mighty tree to nearly nothing. These powers, though not unlike those of the Dragons, were soon found to be something else entirely. A power all on its own. A great strength that even the Dragons could not wield.
Though the Humans were first to learn this power, the other races soon started to devote themselves to it as well. Some, such as the Elves, took to the power more quickly, taking only a few years to hone the basic techniques. For other races, such as the Orcs, they still struggle to this day in trying to perfect the art. But, all races, in seeing the human audacity and unwillingness to give up, found the same strength in themselves, and learned this power. And it was only then that the Humans were finally known for something that none of the other races had: their tenacity.
The power of the Arcane was upon the World now. The Gods looked down upon the World and saw this, and also knew the extent to which these abilities could grow. So the Gods, in defiance of Bahamut and the will of the World, once again intervened. They told the races of the World of the danger this Arcane power held. The power had limitless potential for destruction. If it grew too quickly in any one individual, they would have the might to level entire cities with but a handful of words. And so the Gods went to their most devout, huddled close to them, and whispered the secrets of the powers of healing and repair into the ears that would listen. To counter the destructive power of Arcane, the Gods themselves granted the World the curing power of Divinity. Those that would follow the will of their God with utmost impunity traveled the lands, healing those in need and fixing what was wrought of destruction. They were named the first Clerics.
The Gods, already interfering too far to turn back, decided to share more of their knowledge with those of the mortal World. They explained to the mortals about this new-found power, named Eternal Magic, for the power in essence is merely the ability of humans to channel the mystic forces already present in the World — the thick and eternally flowing fog that separates the lands, among other things. Forces that are neither created nor destroyed, that do not merely appear out of thin air. Rather, this Eagic as it was come to be known, is merely the ability of one to shape the mystic forces of the World to their will, causing them to mimic whatever effect the wielder desires.
The World was angry with the Gods, but it understood their plight. They interfered, and even though for good reason, the World still could not sit idly by. It used its power once again to dispel the Gods, but not as fully as before. It allowed them to stay in distant contact, so that, at the very least, their followers could channel the great gift of the Divine Eagic.
With the World having said its piece, the Gods removed themselves back to the Heavens. Slowly, the races came to view the World as it was, most distancing themselves from the Gods as well. They lived in the moment, conquering one piece of their lives at a time. Branching out to new villages, making their homes, defending against creature and invader alike… these challenges began to assault the peoples of the World on a daily basis, and pulled many away from the Gods. Such is the way of the World, after all. But, the Gods still looked down upon the World and their creations, watching over them, keeping a sharp eye on those with promise. For the Gods, even so far removed from the World, kept a piece of their grand power tethered there.
The Gods found their Champions — beings who possessed traits that were most valued to the Gods, beings who devoted their lives to a cause far greater than many on the World. The Gods smiled on these individuals, watched over them closely, and granted them great favors when they could. Whether these Champions know it or not, they play a grand part in the destiny of the World. They are not game pieces or actors on a stage, as many of the peons of the World are seen as. Rather, they have a hand in fate itself. They exude an aura of courage wherever they walk, and an air of change always follows wherever they roam.
These are the events that have been set into motion. This is the reality that has been sought, and a reality that you have found. This is the adventure you have been waiting for. This is where you will prove what you are truly made of. The question is, will you lie down timidly and prostrate before the greater powers, or will you make those greater powers tremble in your wake? The path is yours for the choosing.
Welcome to the World… of Aevernon.


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Since he knows he is safe with you and you will protect him from the pup, then you need to look at other reasons he is not eating, hiding and acting depressed. However if you do think it is the addition of the pup, then what is it about the pup that bothers him? Energy? Pestering him too much? Getting too much of your attention? Not backing off when asked?
It would seem to me that just doesn't like that there is another dog in the house, I know he loves to play with other dogs that we have in the family, but an the end of the day they go home and don't live with us, I don't know how much age would matter to them, but all the dogs in the family are much older than him as well.
Yesterday I was sitting on the floor to say hi and play with them, and he wouldn't let the puppy come close to me, he is not aggressive at all, but he just stood in front on puppy at all times and not let him come to me.
We have been running a bit of tight ship lately, for both dogs, with the routine and rules for both. How I wish they could speak, so my little guy could tell me what is wrong, "maybe you just shouldn't have assumed I wanted company" he would probably say to us!
I do talk to him, I believe he does understand me, and we talk for hours, and I tell him how much I adore him, and how my day went, in fact every day when I leave for work I kiss them and say I love you
I always had multiple pets when growing up, and never really noted any problems like this, it has been over a month and things just aren't really getting better, which breaks my heart, because my boy friend really thinks is better if we find puppy a new loving home - Bestia, our oldest, is his baby too, and I can see he is just not happy with the situation, I also see that he likes puppy, but I don't see a connection between them, you know what I mean? puppy does adore him though and follows him everywhere...but I just don't see any emotional bond there... and it just makes things harder
but maybe he is just intentionally trying not to get too attached to him yet.
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