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Putting faces on the work we do

The long history of Boys Home is rich with stories of boys who found themselves here, and went on to live productive, successful, happy lives. We’re proud of that tradition, and here we’ll share some of what our students and alumni have to say about their experience. And we’ll also tell you more about the values young men learn here along the way.

Athletics as Opportunity at Boys Home

Mike Nunnally, Boys Home resident 1956-1963

When he was 12, Mike Nunnally became a ward of the state of Virginia and went to live at Boys Home. His mother and stepfather were abusive, and his biological father was absent. A foster placement hadn’t worked out, and Boys Home was the next option.

Mike describes Boys Home in 1956 as being fueled by competition. He says there were always kids playing sports in the field, and the cottages were so serious about the annual Christmas decoration contest that his cottage acted out a live nativity scene one year!

Luckily, in that sort of environment, Mike was a natural athlete. He joined in the competition, playing on the basketball and baseball teams while at Boys Home. Many older students were accomplished athletes, and Mike looked up to them as they went on to play college sports. Without a family support system to count on after high school, college sports provided an opportunity that he may not have had otherwise. “Athletics were a stepping stone to a future where I had control over my life,” he says. After his time at Boys Home, Mike attended Bridgewater College and worked as a teacher and coach in Loudon County for over 30 years. He returned to Boys Home to coach the basketball team in 2018.

Being back at Boys Home as the basketball coach has been both a challenge and a labor of love. “I love these guys,” Mike says. He recognizes that our students have many similar problems, challenges, and growing to do that he had at their age. But he also knows with fairness, honesty, and consistency, every child can live up to or exceed expectations.

Mike (L) and his son Pete (R) in front of the dining hall, summer 2019

Mike also writes a blog with stories from his life. Read more here.

This is the story of a boy named Chad

I arrived in April 1999, with a trash bag full of filthy clothes and no recollection as to how long I would remain at Boys Home. My probation officer said I would spend 30 days being evaluated and then released to go home; however, this was not the outcome because I would remain at Boys Home until I graduated in 2004.

While at Boys Home I was provided with an opportunity to focus my time towards academics, boy scouts, basketball, and activities at school. At home, I was unable to focus on academics because there was no structure or any accountability for my poor decision making. The structure and support Boys Home provided helped me gain the respect of my peers and adults, attain the Eagle Scout rank and fill various leadership roles in clubs at school. Once I entered 9th grade, I was determined to earn the honor roll. I graduated in 2004 with an advanced diploma and, upon graduation, joined the military as a means to pay for college.

I attended Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, then started my first semester at Liberty University. I completed my first two years as a student and was called for my first tour of duty. Before leaving the country, I decided to marry Laura Bird. After spending time overseas, I determined to give something back to the place that gave me so much, so I returned to Boys Home. I finished my bachelor’s degree in Psychology, right before deploying for my second tour of duty in Iraq.

While in Iraq, I gained insight into the plight of children which intensified my zeal for helping children. I brought this passion and augmented way of thinking back to Boys Home with the drive and determination to meet the needs of boys like me. Since returning from Iraq, Laura and I had a little girl, Savannah and a son, David.

Currently, I am the associate director of operations at Boys Home. I am a seminary student as well. At Boys Home, I remain interested in creating a team environment in all aspects of what we do. My ultimate goal is to serve each young man here as if he were myself, addressing his needs socially, spiritually, and educationally.

This is a story about a boy named Donnie

In 1959, Donnie Wheatley arrived at Boys Home, twelve years old and a ward of the state. At first, his discontentment with Boys Home and his desire to return to his family led to several attempts to run away. Once Donnie decided to give Boys Home a try, he participated in sports, student government and campus jobs.

When encouraged by staff, Donnie entered Virginia Military Institute in 1966 on a State Cadetship, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. After working on a Master of Science degree from Virginia Tech, Wheatley spent three years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Captain.  With a Master’s in Business Administration from Valdosta State College in Georgia and courses toward a Master’s in Education at Georgia State University, he enjoyed success and respect in his early career as a professional engineer.

In 1985, Wheatley returned to Boys Home as Executive Director.  During his tenure new buildings have been constructed, major renovations completed and new programs added—all in service to improving better opportunities for at-risk children and to ensure that no child is turned away due to his family’s inability to pay.

Donnie’s willingness to share his faith and vulnerability has enabled hundreds of young men to break cycles of despair and neglect to become productive citizens and emotionally healthy husbands and fathers.

This is a story about a boy named Walter

Walter did not come to Boys Home by himself. He came here with his two brothers. Having his brothers also at Boys Home made the transition to residential living a little easier. Walter was a good student and, after leaving Boys Home, graduated from high school.

Inspired to continue his education, Walter attended college and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary.  He was ordained to the priesthood and served several parishes in Maryland and New Jersey.

Walter earned a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University. Although officially retired, he currently donates his expertise in assisting at a local parish, sharing worship duties, serving on the pastoral care committee and overseeing grief ministries. His wife is a real estate agent. They have three grown children and ten grandchildren.

This is a story about a boy named Larry

Larry arrived at Boys Home at the young age of 6. Small in stature, Larry was a favorite of the housemothers. He soon learned that studying was necessary for a good education. A student of Boys Home for 12 years, Larry participated in the baseball and basketball sports program. His shining star, however, was earning the first Eagle Scout award for the Boys Home Troop 6, with 35 merit badges.

All of the studying and hard work paid off, as he graduated from VMI in 1955, majoring in English.  He was the co-founder of the Boys Home Alumni Association and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 as a charter member. Larry was recognized for his significant accomplishments since leaving Boys Home.

Larry retired as Senior Vice President for Bank One Corporation. He resides in Kentucky, is an experienced golfer and has been a frequent visitor and motivational speaker at Boys Home.


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“Bless me Father, for I have sinned.”

“And how is that, my child?”

“It’s been over a week since my last blog.”

Silence on the other side of the confessional wall.

Throat clearing. Then, “Son, I’m not quite sure what this means, but I am here to guide you. What is this blog you speak of? Is it carnal in nature?”

“Oh no, Father. It’s nothing like that, although we probably should chat about those issues in our next session. No, a blog is where I post interesting things so that other people can read them.”

“You post things?” Short pause. “Are you sure this isn’t carnal?”

“Yes, Father. It’s like a diary, but it’s online, it’s on the Internet, and people visit my site to read what I put in this diary.”

“I see. This is a computer thing. Well, my son, we haven’t been allowed to have computers here since the unfortunate incident with Father O’Brien and that horrid website, the one with all the blaspheming and nudity and government agents posing as choirboys in chat rooms. You should never allow cookies on your computer, my son. Never!”

“Um, I really don’t know anything about that, so can we get back to me? How can I be clean again?”

“Well, Father O’Brien is currently getting clean in a state facility for five to seven years, although that may be a bit extreme in your case, especially since I don’t really understand what you’ve done. Or haven’t done and should have. Are we still talking about this blog thing?”

“Yes, Father, the blog. They say it’s a sin if you don’t post every day. That your readers will get bored and seek other blogs.”

“I am beginning to see the light, my son. Your flock is growing restless, and wandering from the pasture, turning away from The Source. We have seen a lot of this in The Church lately. It saddens me greatly, this loss of faith. Why are the sheep turning on us, when our message has not changed? For thousands of years?”

“Hmm. It might have something to do with you calling them sheep. But more to your point, maybe the sheep have cable TV and can watch other shows? Newer shows, based on what’s going on now, and not scripture written for issues that no longer apply? I’m just throwing that out there. But we’re still not quite back to me. How do I wash away this sin of neglect and abysmal results on Google Search?”

Long pause, during which can be heard a flurry of typing on a handheld device.

“Father, are you texting on your phone while I am confessing? Is that what Jesus would do?”

“My child, I am merely consulting the Internet to find the best advice for your troubling predicament. Have you ever been on Godipedia? It’s truly a spiritually-reaffirming place, for those times when the heathen atheists ask befuddling questions that were not covered during seminary training. But still, don’t allow cookies. Ever.”

“And what does this website, one that can be updated by anybody with a keyboard, have to say about my predicament?”

Another long pause, then “Feed the sheep daily. There can be no other way. You don’t want the sheep to pick up their non-stone tablet and start pushing enlightened buttons. So that should be your penance, you must blog every day whether you want to or not. Repetition is the key foundation of Our Church.”

“Thank you, Father. I will try harder to blog every day.”

“Good. Now that we have that out of the way, could you please place your order? My shift is about to end and the people in the cars behind you are getting a bit restless.”

“Sure, Father. I’ll have the Grease Bucket Burger, with cheese, and an order of onion rings. And a Grapette.”

“Got it. That’ll be $6.97. Please pull forward to the second window.”

Originally published in “The Sound and the Fury” on 05/23/09 and “Bonnywood Manor” on 09/16/15. Minimally revised and updated with extra Catholicism for this post.

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    • With the way you travel? And the remote places you go? There’s no way. Besides, you’re one of those “established” bloggers who can go weeks without posting and still maintain a faithful following, with thousands of people pouncing on your latest entry the very second you release it. I say this with complete respect and awe, and only a slight smidge of almost-erotic jealousy… 😉

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  1. There are some sheep that have been recently ordained here, who would get restless if there are no daily posts. But they would not consider leaving the flock.
    Just so you know.
    I’ll have fries with that please.

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  2. We have a restaurant in Grenoble called (English translation) ‘The Confessional’ and outside is an old church booth of the type you describe (I’m not Catholic … does it show?) where you sit on one side and they take your booking or check the book for your booking or do whatever else cloakroom staff do (sorry, returned to English Upper Crust roots there – I’m working on this lofty snobbery, Father, really I am ‘Hail Mary Full of Grace’). Anyway I’m minded to book a table though, disappointingly, I doubt I’ll get a double grease burger …. maybe some communion wine, do we think? Loved this. Double loved it, actually ❤ ❤

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    • I still get a bit jealous when you casually mention details on your glorious life in France. “We have a restaurant in Grenoble” sounds so much more thrilling than “we have a Burger King in Waxahachie”. Sigh. Anyway, I’m glad you enjoyed this, and I’m promising for the fifth or so time that I’m still kicking around ideas for that story we discussed… 😉

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  3. Geez, I am so lost in the forgotten hells of non-daily-blogging that I am sure I shall never be read again. I don’t care anyway. I do, however, enjoy reading yours whenever you bog, but I’m not keeping a daily tally. Feel free to blog, or not, as your heart desires, I shall still b hanging around like a bad smell that you just can’t find to eradicate.

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    • Trust me, there are days when I seriously contemplate not caring if I ever post again, instead spending my time solely on the book writing. But I’m too addicted at this point. I really enjoy sharing my little bits, as well as getting to have lovely digital conversations with delightful people such as yourself… 😉

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      • It is a bit of an addiction, isn’t it? The thrill of the comments, the wonder of the words someone else has conjured from 26 letters, the humour, the caring, the thoughtfulness. All good things to be addicted to I suspect.
        I don’t know what I would do without my does of “brian” – but the world would be a darker, less sparkly/snark place.

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  4. “Yes, Father, the blog. They say it’s a sin if you don’t post every day. That your readers will get bored and seek other blogs.”

    Oh dear. That explains that.

    I keep my extra Catholicism on the side. I can’t quite come to grips with the order that’s already in the basket. We’re supposed to pray about the things we disagree with. Can you imagine? Next. I get caught up in that business I’ll never make another blog post.

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  5. Well what with pesky LIFE getting in the way, I’d have absolved the poor soul (is that the correct thingie that Catholic persons in charge DO when a sheep has committed an unsheeply act? Absolution or something? I’m uninformed you see, being a heathen). Maybe have the petitioner write emails to the deceased Steve Jobs and apologize for embracing Microsoft instead of Apple. And I’m still trying to get over the fact that Jack Nicholsen (apparently) ever played a priest. That’s going to take some real soul searching (apologies to Google – the master of search engines). Hey! Maybe Google is God’s way of staying in touch?

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    • Wait, you post more often than I do. Ah hell, it doesn’t matter. I was just trying to be clever and not dictate policy. Speaking of policy, if Google is God’s way of staying in touch, why does He allow service charges for accessing the supposedly “free” Internet? This is getting deep. I may need to spend some quality meditation time on the patio. With a beer or two as reflective accessories… 😉

  6. I prefer to pretend I already am an “established” blogger, in fact, I started out one, and therefore people expect to hear from me only a couple times during a lunar cycle. My delusions serve me well, no Catholicism needed. 😉

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Riding Haleakala

Lately I’ve been trying to get in a bit more riding on my vacations, or at least, to the extent I can do it without making things less enjoyable for others on the trip (like my family).  One of our frequent escapes from the Seattle rain is to Maui , Hawaii.  Usually when we’re out there, my wife and I get in our exercise by running in the mornings.   On those runs I’m always distracted whenever I see someone ride by on a bicycle – I love running with my wife (who’s an avid runner back home) but I’m much more of a cyclist than a runner.  I wanted to ride bikes on Maui; time to do something about this…

One of the more common Maui cycling activities I kept hearing about was “riding the Haleakala Crater“.  This consists of folks getting into a tour bus before dawn, and being driven up to the top of the Haleakala Volcano national park.  There, they are issued big cruiser bicycles with big tires and drum / coaster brakes, and allowed to ride *down* the road back to sea level.  The road is the longest paved climb in the world, starting at sea level and ending at the summit at feet.  It’s 36 miles long (one way).  Part of this was appealing, but for me it’s not really an honest bike ride if you don’t earn it by riding UP also, before turning around and heading back down.  I wanted to know if I was capable of riding up the longest paved climb in the world.  But there’s no way I’d want to try riding up that climb on those big cruiser bikes they rented to the tourists for going down it…

A few web searches and emails later, and it was Go Cycling Maui to the rescue!

It’s a bike shop in Paia, Maui that also runs guides bike rides / tours led by the owner, Donnie Arnoult – a retired professional bike racer (and all around great cycling personality) from the mainland.  And as opposed to the typical rental bikes I’ve seen over the years, Go Cycling Maui offers a selection of midrange to high end road bikes that are MUCH better suited to the kind of riding I wanted to do.  And even better, they also offered supported group rides led by Donnie, and he was leading a ride up the crater later that week.  Perfect, sign me up!

Showed up at the shop bright and early the morning of my ride, I had brought my own pedals, helmet, shoes, and riding kit.  I picked out a rental bike (a nice Lightspeed titanium with Ultegra components and good quality clinchers).  Perfect – comparable quality level to my racebike back home, except I didn’t have to deal with all the hassles of packing and traveling with my own bike.  I’ve done that dance way too many times and now that I’m starting to find places that rent decent quality bikes at my destination I never want to travel with my own bike again.  Way too much hassle, especially since my typical vacation baggage levels have already quadrupled now that I’m married with a kid.  It’s bad enough hauling luggage + a child car seat through an airport, no way do I want to try wrangling a bike carrier along with us also.

A note about the level of participants – Donnie’s tours are aimed at performance-oriented cyclists.  Racers, triathletes, etc. as opposed to more casual cyclists.  That means he’s expecting to be able to lead a fit and capable group on rides that a less experienced cyclist probably wouldn’t be able to easily accomplish, or at least, not at that pace.  It wouldn’t be fun for them, nor would it be fun to lead them.  Perfect for what I was looking for though!  I may not be as fast as I was 20 years ago, but I’m still stronger than the average casual cyclist…  <fingers crossed>

We had about 15 of us on the morning I showed up, some had brought their own  bikes and others were picking out rental bikes with me.  Once we were all dialed in, away we went.  Ahead lay 36 miles of constant climbing, followed by 36 miles of constant descending.  I was both excited and intimidated.  I had done my research and knew that the road wasn’t all that steep except for a short 20% kicker right at the very end.  The vast majority of the climb was a 5% – 7% grade, which even my tired old ass can handle.  The problem wasn’t the gradient, it was the distance.  Most “big climbs” that I (and most cyclists) ride on a regular basis are anywhere from a few miles to 10-15 miles, usually with some flat -ish sections along the way.  But Haleakala?  Nope, it’s an honest climb – all the way up, for the whole 36 miles.  I knew it would be a long day and I’d want to pace myself for sure, no way would I go my usual “power climb as best as I can” pace that I use to try to stay with real climbers during races.  My plan was to watch my heartate carefully and deliberately keep it at least 10% lower than I’d normally climb at.  Don’t venture into the red zone at all, if possible.

I was a little worried about being dropped by the group; we had a bunch of roadracers and triathlete types from the mainland US and Canada, some of which were quite a bit younger and fitter-looking than me.  I’ve  been easing myself back into cycling after a long absence, and this is my 2nd season back racing again.  I’m slowly getting some of my old form back, but I’m 43 years old now(!!) and still a good 10 pounds heavier than I’d like and hadn’t been riding that much in the months leading up to our vacation.  So jumping on a bike and sweating up the longest climb on earth?  No problem…  (facepalm)

Turns out my worries were unfounded.  I kept in the pack no problem for the first 15 miles of climbing, then as we started to reach the middle of the climb I found myself up at the front of the pack riding alongside Donnie.  We chatted about people we both knew in common from our shared days of racing back in the 80’s and early 90’s, we’re the same age and did a lot of the same races together – racing is really a small world and it was great to reminisce about big races, fun people, and a time in my life when I could eat whatever I wanted and still weigh 175 pounds.  I envied Donnie for having the wisdom to parlay his time racing into not only an extended career in the world of cycling, but in a vacation paradise like Maui.  Lucky man.  🙂

Next thing I know, 10 minutes had passed.  Donnie’s looking back behind us for the rest of the group and whoops, we had dropped them.  Uh oh, had we been pushing too hard, and was I digging my own grave?  I knew Donnie was way more fit than I was and could handle that pace and a heckuva lot more, but me?  Hmmm…  I felt fine though, and I had been able to carry a conversation the whole time we were riding which is a good indicator I wasn’t pushing too hard.  All systems still go!  We stopped at the side of the road where a member of Donnie’s team was waiting with a truck carrying food, drinks, and spare clothes + bike parts if needed.  We reloaded our supplies while we waited a bit for the rest to catch up, but when they arrived it was clear we were going to have a smaller team making the summit attempt.  Some elected to take an alternate route that would have less climbing and get them back to the shop sooner, while others were just fried and were ready to turn back.  I felt kinda bad, we weren’t trying to shell anyone out the back!  Donnie pulled me aside and asked if I minded going on alone to the top so he could stay with the rest of the group.  Yikes, I wasn’t excited about riding the rest of the way above treeline solo, but I had been riding pretty strong so far, and I wasn’t about to turn back…  So sure!  Donnie and crew loaded me up with pockets full of food, 3 water bottles, and I took a rain cape + some full finger gloves.  The weather can turn nasty up at the top and I didn’t want to freeze on the way down, assuming I summited….

Waved goodbye to the rest of the group, and headed on.  Long story short, I made it.  I was definitely fried at the top and I wasn’t climbing like a pro at all, but I made it.  The elevation was clobbering me; I used my heartrate monitor as a tachometer, making sure to stay below 95% threshold and using tunnel vision as an additional guage of my condition.  I’d make “deals” with myself also; make it up to that next switchback, and you can stop for a sec to recover.  Let’s just say I was stopping to catch my breath way more often than I have ever had to do on a bike ride.  Whatever it takes, man.  Whatever it takes!

After a brief stop at the top (it’s chilly up there) I wolfed down the food and water I had left, then put on my jacket and longer gloves.  The ride down was uneventful, and less exciting than you might think.  For one thing the road’s not very steep at all, so you’re not going all that fast.  If anything you’re just trying to stay warm so you stick it in the 11 and push.  The tourist auto traffic also puts a damper on things, you can pass cars easily in the turns, only to have them come right back up on you on the long straight sections that aren’t steep enough for you to continue to drop them.  So you end up passing and re-passing the same clueless retirees from Ohio in their rental Chevy Malibu over and over and over again.  Still, 36 miles of descending is pretty cool because you go from one climate to another in less than 20 minutes.  As you descend you feel the temperature climbing and climbing as you go from 35 degrees at the summit back to 85 degrees down below.  It’s a bit disruptive to your system for sure, you’re already pretty shattered from all that climbing and now your poor body is being asked to temperature regulate from the arctic back to the tropics all at once.  Whew!!!

Got back to Paia where I proudly returned my bike and shook hands with the staff at Go Cycling Maui.  Great ride, very glad I found the shop that let me make it happen!!!  Next time I’m out in Maui I’ll hook up with them again, although maybe I’ll skip the Haleakala climb and do the ride out to Hana instead…  🙂

Thanks again to Donnie and the whole  crew at Go Cycling MauiHighly recommend them, hit them up for your next trip to Maui and they’ll hook you up with a bike and all the riding you could ever want.

And (for what it’s worth) – here’s the Strava data for that day.  I’m no record holder, but I’m proud of this ride all the same.  🙂

That’s enough climbing for me for awhile – I’m supposed to be a sprinter, dammit!  🙂

So now that you know how long it took me to ride up that beast, how long does it take for a REAL rider to get up there?  As many of you know, I like to pretend I’m a bicycle racer.  But despite my strong delusions, I’m VERY aware of the gap between my own performance level and that of folks who do it for a living.  With that, here’s a cool video of the current record holding ride up the road to Haleakala, from Ryder “weight of a nation” Hesjedal – all around kickass pro rider.  By sheer coincidence, the previous record was set in 1993 by the manager of his team, Johnathan Vaughters – who is an accomplished pro from the preceding generation.  It’s impressive as hell that Vaughters’ record held up as long as it did, and I find it poetic and cool that when it fell, it fell to someone on his own team.  Very cool karma.  🙂  Ryder Hesjedal :: Haleakala Record

Ryder Hesjedal :: Haleakala Record from Media One Multimedia Inc. on Vimeo.

Photos?  Ugh, I didn’t take any photos during my ride, but here’s a great writeup with lots of photos and other information about the climb: http://www.chainreaction.com/haleakala.htm

Go ride the volcano.  You’ll suffer like a pig, but you’ll be glad you did it!!!  🙂

Bonus – if you fancy yourself a true climber, prove it!  Enter the annual race and see if you can take down Ryder: http://www.cycletothesun.net/

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Barking in Dogs

Why do dogs bark?barking_in_dogs_1

Barking is one of the most common complaints of dog owners – and their neighbors! But for dogs, barking is natural. It can serve as a territorial warning signal to other dogs and group members. Dogs may vocalize when separated from their social group or family members. Some dogs bark whenever they are exposed to novel or unusual stimuli whether they are sounds, sights or odors. Barking also occurs during times of indecision, anxiety, or frustration. Medical problems can also contribute to vocalization, especially in the older dog..

How can barking problems be prevented?

The keys to preventing barking problems are socialization and habituation – get puppies used to as many new people, animals, situations and noises as possible. The more familiar the stimulus, the less likely that your dog will display anxiety-induced barking. Socialization and habituation should also minimize the intensity or reduce the amount of alarm barking. Barking should only be allowed to alert owners and then be controlled and stopped before the dog becomes agitated and out of control. Owner control, training and direction are essential.

How can I stop my dog barking when I leave?

Effective crate training techniques when you first bring your dog home should decrease the dog’s anxiety when it is left alone in its crate (see Positive Confinement – Why to Crate Train and Crate Training – Guide – How to Crate Train). Your dog should gradually be taught to spend longer periods of time away from you. Providing your dog with a consistent and predictable daily routine (see Using Enrichment, Predictability, and Scheduling to Train Your Dog) can help your dog to be calmer and more settled through the day. Also, by providing predictable consequences, you can ensure that calm and quiet behavior is reinforced and that you never reinforce attention seeking behavior (which may escalate to barking).

Having a second dog may greatly reduce distress vocalization at times when your dog cannot be with family members, but should only happen if you want more than one dog. Adaptil™, a synthetic pheromone, may also be helpful for calming and reducing vocalization. If your dog’s excessive barking problem has been going on for some time, he may be suffering from separation anxiety. If this is the case, you should review our handout on separation anxiety, and consult your veterinarian for treatment options.

My dog constantly barks. What does she want?

Attention-getting barking can be problematic and is often reinforced by owners giving in to their dog’s demands. Examples of inadvertent reinforcement on the part of the owner include allowing a barking dog indoors, or feeding, patting, praising, playing with, giving a toy, or even just going to a barking dog to try and quiet it down.

"Never reward barking with any type
of attention, even occasionally."

Never reward barking with any type of attention, even occasionally. Instead, reward and reinforce calm and quiet behaviors.

How can I train my dog to 'quiet down' on command?

Training the dog to be “quiet” on command is an invaluable aid for controlling undesirable barking. Many owners initially accept their dog’s barking as normal or even desirable. However, the barking becomes problematic when it gets too loud, too frequent, or will not stop on command. In order to train the dog to quiet down on cue, you must find an effective means of silencing the dog, which should be preceded with a verbal command. Your dog will probably not understand what you want if you just loudly tell your pet to “be quiet,” especially if silence does not follow the verbal command. In fact, yelling may just add to the noise, anxiety and conflict, thereby encouraging your dog to bark even more.

“Training the dog to be “quiet” on command is an
invaluable aid for controlling undesirable barking.”

One of the most practical techniques for teaching a dog to cease barking on command, is to teach barking on cue. Use a stimulus that will cause the dog to bark and pair it with a “bark” command. Numerous repetitions allow the dog to associate the word “bark” or “speak” with the action. Dogs that bark on command can then be taught to turn off the barking by removing the cue or stimulus, and giving a “hush” or “quiet” command just before the barking subsides. As soon as your dog is quiet, give a favored treat or reward. It can be difficult or impractical to teach a dog to be “quiet” on command if the barking cannot be predicted or “turned on,” or if it is too intense.

Another method to teach a “quiet” command is to wait until your dog is barking, for example in response to a doorbell. While he is barking, place a very tasty food treat by his nose. Most dogs will stop barking to sniff the treat. At the same time you must say the word you will use for quiet, such as “silent,” “hush,” etc. When the dog is quiet (which should happen because dogs cannot sniff and bark at the same time) you can praise your dog, say ‘good quiet’ and give the treat. Again, as with all new tasks, numerous repetitions are necessary for lasting learning. Many other training commands such as sit and watch, down and settle, or mat training are also intended to teach calm, relaxed, and QUIET outcomes. Then during times when your dog begins to bark any of these commands could be used to get a quiet outcome. Remember that immediately giving high valued rewards will increase the chances of further success (see Teaching Calm – Settle and Relaxation Training).

Another reward-based product is a treat station where the treats can be released by remote control. Place a mat or bed in front of the treat device and teach you pet to go to its mat on command and release the treat remotely. Gradually increase the time your dog remains settled before delivering the treat. This can also be achieved with clicker training (see Clicker and Target Training). Finally try this exercise when your dog begins to bark and you may be successful at getting your dog to lie on its mat and quiet down if it expects great treats (see Behavior Management Products).

Alternately, distraction or remote punishment devices (see below) can be used to disrupt the barking. One of the most effective means of interrupting barking and ensuring quiet is a remote leash and head halter. A pull on the leash disrupts the dog and closes the mouth, which should also coincide with a verbal command such as “quiet” or “hush.” By first releasing the dog, and then giving a reward such as praise or food if the dog remains quiet, you can reinforce the quiet behavior. Soon the dog should associate the closed mouth and the verbal command with the absence of noise, and begin to stop barking when given the verbal prompt alone (see Training Products – Head Halter Training and Training Products – Head Halter Training – Synopsis).

How can I train my dog to be quiet without having to constantly tell him or her to quiet down?

The key is to reward the behavior that we want (i.e., quiet and settled) rather than to give any attention to the behavior we don’t want (barking). Each time you pay attention to the barking dog, you may be able to quiet it down. However, when you are unsuccessful, you may actually be inadvertently rewarding the barking (by giving the dog attention or treats to quiet it down) or may be aggravating the problem with yelling and punishment (which can make the dog more anxious and more likely to bark). The goal of training should be to teach the dog what you want it to do (for rewards) rather than to try and teach it what not to do. By providing a daily routine that provides sufficient play, exercise and training, followed by set times where the dog is taught to settle and nap or play with its toys in a bedding area, your dog can be reinforced for quiet times, rather than for play soliciting, attention getting and barking behaviors. During training focus on exercises that achieve calm, settled and quiet outcomes such as sit/focus, down-settle and a relaxed mat exercise.

What are my chances of correcting my dog's barking problem?

Chances are good for resolving most barking problems. However, in some cases, the household situation in which the dog resides may make it extremely difficult to correct completely or sufficiently. Even a small amount of barking could disturb a sleeping baby or upset neighbors (particularly in apartments or townhouses). When trying to resolve barking problems, the motivation for the barking behavior is an important component. Some stimuli are so strong that it will be difficult to stop the barking behavior. In addition, you need sufficient time to implement the correction training. If underlying anxiety is the cause for the barking, the source of the anxiety must be determined and appropriate therapy instituted.

What can I do to correct my dog's barking problem?

The treatment program must be based on the type of problem, your household, the immediacy of the situation, and the type and level of control that you require. A good behavioral history is important to determine cause, motivation and potential reinforcing stimuli for the barking behavior. Treatment plans need to consider the following:

  1. Ensure that your dog is not being rewarded inadvertently. Some owners in an attempt to calm their dog down will actually encourage the barking by giving attention, play, food or affection.
  2. Make sure that your response is not aggravating the problem. For example, yelling or punishing a dog that is barking due to anxiety or as a territorial response is only likely to increase the dog’s barking and anxiety.
  3. Sometimes the home environment can be modified so that the dog is kept away from the stimuli (sounds and sights) that cause barking. Exposure might be minimized by confining the dog to a crate or a room away from doors and windows, or by covering windows so that the dog cannot look outside. It may also be possible to further mask or mute the sounds that stimulate barking by using a covered crate, music, CD or TV for background noise, or white noise devices. Privacy fencing may be helpful for dogs outdoors. Dogs that bark when left alone outdoors may have to be kept indoors except when the owner is outside to supervise. In some situations, the dog may be barking when alone outdoors due to separation anxiety and not because of stimuli such as people passing by or cars (see Separation Anxiety and Separation Anxiety – Synopsis for details on diagnosis and treatment). Trigger sounds such as doorbells or telephones that might have become conditioned stimuli for barking should be altered to change their sound.
  4. Until effective control can be achieved using a reward based training program, it is unlikely that the dog will quiet down on cue. Increasing interactive play periods and exercise, crate and confinement training, head halter use and training classes may need to be implemented before bark control training can begin.
  5. Once you have sufficient control and the dog responds to obedience commands and handling, it should be possible to train your dog to stop barking on command. Training the dog to cease barking on command can be accomplished with lure reward techniques, distraction techniques, or halter and leash training. Regardless of the technique, rewards should be given as soon as the barking stops, so that the dog learns that quiet behavior earns rewards. It is most important to associate SILENCE with the command used. Over time the behavior should be shaped so that the dog is required to stay quiet for progressively longer times, before a reward is given. If your dog has been successfully trained to watch and settle, lie down calmly or go a mat and settle then these commands can be used to quiet and reinforce your dog.
  6. Once you have sufficient control with training and a quiet command, it should be possible to begin a retraining program in the presence of the stimuli (people, other dogs) that lead to barking. Training with a head halter and leash often provides a tool for implementing the techniques safely and effectively especially indoors or when the owner is nearby. The stimulus should first be presented to the dog from a distance (e.g., children riding bicycles on the street while the dog stands on its porch), and the dog given a quiet or sit-stay command. Although the halter and leash is generally all that is required to control the dog and achieve the appropriate response, the dog could also be disrupted automatically with a bark initiated spray collar or with a device such as an ultrasonic trainer or shake can. Training sessions are then repeated with progressively more intense stimuli. This type of training can be effective, but progress can be slow and time consuming (see Desensitization and Counter-Conditioning and Implementing Desensitization and Counter-Conditioning).
  7. Dogs that are barking for other reasons (fear, separation anxiety, or compulsive disorders) will require treatment for the underlying problem.

Should I punish my dog when she keeps barking?

Punishment is seldom effective in the control and correction of barking problems. Excessive levels of punishment can increase anxiety and further aggravate many forms of barking, while mild punishment merely rewards the behavior by providing attention.

What anti-barking devices are there and are they effective?barking_in_dogs_3

Owner-activated products: These products are most useful for getting the pet’s attention (disruption) during quiet command training. Ultrasonic devices (e.g., Pet Agree™, Easy Trainer™), audible devices (Barker Breaker™), water sprayers, or a shake can (an empty can with a few coins or pebbles sealed inside) are often successful. Remember that without concurrent retraining techniques, many dogs will soon begin to ignore the devices. If the device is used to interrupt the barking and the quiet behavior is then reinforced, the pet may become less anxious and less likely to bark in the presence of the stimulus, or at least should quiet much faster on command.

Bark-activated products: When barking occurs in the owner’s absence, bark activated products (in conjunction with environmental modification and retraining) are often the most practical means of deterring inappropriate barking but are usually ineffective if the underlying cause is anxiety.

"Bark-activated products may also be a
better choice than owner-activated devices,
since they ensure immediate and accurate timing."

Bark-activated products may also be a better choice than owner-activated devices, because they ensure immediate and accurate timing. Off-collar devices are useful for training the dog to cease barking in selected areas, such as near doorways or windows, or for dogs that bark in their crate or pen. For example, the Super Barker Breaker emits an audible alarm while the Yapper Zapper™ sprays a stream of water each time the dog barks.

Bark-activated collars are useful when barking does not occur in a predictable location. Audible and ultrasonic training collars are occasionally effective, but they are usually neither sufficiently unpleasant nor consistent enough to be a reliable deterrent. There are also collars that emit a spray of air or citronella each time the dog barks that may be sufficiently unpleasant to interrupt the barking of some dogs. Although these collars may be effective for some dogs in the owner’s absence, they may soon become ineffective without concurrent training. One problem is that barking that is highly motivated may be too intense, and the dog will bark despite of the spray. In addition, if the reservoir empties out or the battery runs out, then the dog may learn to bark while wearing the collar, making it ineffective even when refilled.

"When using a citronella spray collar,
it is advisable that the owner be present
so that as soon as the dog stops barking,
the owner can direct the dog into an enjoyable pastime."

Therefore, when using a citronella spray collar, it is advisable that the owner be present so that as soon as the dog stops barking, the owner can direct the dog into an enjoyable pastime (e.g., play, tummy rub, favorite treat) as long as the dog remains quiet. In this way, the quiet behavior is reinforced, and any anxiety about the stimulus (people coming to the door, people coming to the yard, other dogs) can be gradually reduced. In fact, in time some dogs may begin to associate the arrival of new people or other dogs with something positive (counter-conditioning).

Most importantly, bark collars only work when they are on the dog. Most dogs will learn to distinguish when the collar is on and when it is off. When they are not wearing the collar, most dogs will bark.

Is debarking surgery effective?

Surgical debarking is a drastic and often permanent method of eliminating barking. However, varying degrees of vocalization may return as the surgical site heals and scars. Devocalization is certainly not in the dog’s best interest and should only be considered when all other behavioral options have been unsuccessful, and owners are confronted with the option of immediately resolving a barking problem or having to give up their pet. However, since devocalization poses a serious ethical dilemma, there are some jurisdictions in which the surgery is now illegal.

This client information sheet is based on material written by: Debra Horwitz, DVM, DACVB & Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM

© Copyright 2014 LifeLearn Inc. Used and/or modified with permission under license.


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Even more juicy spoilers from Worlds

OMG – the spoilers keep coming out of Worlds.

The stream has finished but they slipped a set of “good guys” out right at the end. Thanks again Steve! DMArmada’s original vid can be seen HERE.

I’ve literally just watched it and utilised my fine screen grab skillz – here are the cards with some of my quick, first-look thoughts…

Jarlaxle – Shameless Flirt

This is just crackers. I can’t even get my head around this one at such a late hour.

Theoretically; this is the perfect churn card. Time his fielding just right and you’ll strip all the bilge away to absolutely guarantee you’ll be pulling & fielding your lovely purchases.

BUT – thinning your bag is one thing, entirely taking away your core resource is another. You’ll need energy for fielding costs, globals, and new purchases so you’re going to have to been damn certain you’ve got everything you need (or field him at a time he’ll just remove a proportion) before dropping him out.

A thinker that one…

Calliope – Charismatic Bard

I like this one – it’s got a nice tricksy feel to it that’s going to mess with your opponent’s head and challenge their decision when it comes to blocking.

In an Open Constructed format there’s definitely something in the second bit of text that gives the NPC Overcrush too. I’ll be putting some thought into it but I’m immediately wondering if there’s a sweet ally to pair up (‘Foot Ninja – Ninja Syndicate’ could be fun in a Golden format)

Durnan – “You Need an Ale?”

Getting a 2 cost discount on Adventurers (Cards with the Experience keyword), especially with all these sweet new Adventurers coming down the pipeline, is a valuable game-text.

What I’m wary of is the Purchase & Fielding costs of this guy. By the time you’ve invested in getting him, probably with some global support, you might as well as directly purchased the Adventurer you wanted anyway.

It’s unlikely I’ll be using this guy except in the most specific of themed formats.

Vajra – Activating the Walking Statues

A card with three keywords. Have we had a card with three keywords before?

And what a set of keywords to have. Attune & Spark seem to be a particularly potent pair as it strikes me that Spark is well suited to recurring Action usage. One Action die on Burst face becomes a 2 ping instead of 1.

AND – if you’ve got an opponent KO’ing their own Monsters (like… say… the new ‘Gazer’ and ‘Grell’ from the earlier spoilers, which you can find HERE) then that Experience key word is going to make ‘Vajra’ real hard to shift.

The God Catcher – Famous Walking Statue

For the moment, and unless something even more juicy comes along, I’ve got a feeling that this is going to be the hot card we’re all going to be talking about for a bit.

A trap, that gives you a ridiculously massive character, from a piss-easy trigger, with an added value force block text, for a cost of 3, that’s Max 4 die…

I mean… what!?!? This one is loopy, and peeps will be all over trying to brew with this card.

There you go – the latest batch. I’m a blogging machine today LOL

I’m still around; if all things go to plan and I can keep my eyes open then expect one more post in the next few hours that will contain any interesting announcements or any cheeky spoiler pics that my MoD agents over there manage to hustle together for me.

In the meantime – what are your thoughts on the good guys selection?

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At Least I Ain't Humble

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Words & Music by Brooke Abbey, 2006.
Do you feel stupid sometimes? That is my life 24/7. But the arrogance fairies help me through my life, so this is not inconsistent with my view that I am the bright shining center of the universe.

Bad ideas got my home address Am E
They send me chain letters, and I confess Am
I have been tempted to forward them to you - F F7 E E7 E
What can I say, it's what they tell me to do E Dm Am E7 Am

I know I'm foolish, but it ain't my fault Am E
I was born without my grain of salt Am
So when the devil gives me stock tips and love advice F F7 E E7 E
It sounds like sense as best I can scrutinize E Dm Am E7 Am

I used to get so upset when Dm
I put my foot in my mouth Am Dm Am
I guess I've come to terms with Dm
How it ain't ever gonna come out E7

So when I've been nine kinds of moron, I Am E
Just wait for number ten to arrive Am
I can't avoid it so I don't pout or sulk - F F7 E E7 E
I just save myself some money and do it in bulk E Dm Am E7 Am

No, there ain't no self-improvement plan Am E
for someone of my attention span Am
I just alternate my boredom with my denial F F7 E E7 E
I've given up - I just try to be stupid with style E Dm Am E7 Am
Yes, I've given up - I just try to be stupid with style E Dm Am E7 Am

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Developers, Technology Evangelists, Bros.

What NativeScript Means to Mobile Development

What NativeScript Means to Mobile Development

Many moons ago we were in the pre-iPhone era. For those of you reading this who remember, we were carrying around our Windows 6 mobile phones and geeking out over the latest Samsung Blackjack. There were fewer platforms and devices back then. Nowadays, new devices come out monthly. The increasingly frequent rate that devices are released has driven the development community to look for ways to write different types of mobile apps.

Different Types of Mobile Apps

In today’s world, mobile apps fall into one of four major categories: native; hybrid; cross-compiled; and just-in-time (JIT) compiled (table 1).

Table 1 Different mobile app types and their popular frameworks

Mobile App Type

Android, iOS

JIT compiled

DEFINITION: Just-in-time (JIT) compiled apps are apps that are compiled at runtime versus being compiled before the execution of the app. For example, in a just-in-time app, your source code isn’t compiled to native machine code until the absolute last minute, or immediately prior to executing each statement.

Excluding native apps, the other three app types in table 1 work towards the same goal of writing your app code once and deploying it to multiple platforms (which is what people mean when they say cross-platform). Although these devices try to achieve similar results, each mobile app type in table 1 reaches the goal utilizing a different route.

Figure 1 How different types of mobile apps run on a device

In figure 1, you can see that each type of mobile app uses a different mechanism to run on a mobile device. Hybrid mobile apps are webpages that are loaded and run by a container app within the framework that runs on the device. Because hybrid apps are webpages running inside of a container app, some device functionality may not be accessible to your app. A cross-compiled mobile app is run through a compiler first, and then compiled into a native app that runs on a device. Because these apps are compiled, the latest features and updates may not be accessible to you on immediate release. Lastly, JIT compiled apps, such as ones written in NativeScript, run natively on the device inside of the device’s JavaScript virtual machine.

DEFINITION: A JavaScript virtual machine is a piece of software that runs JavaScript code.

If you’re a .NET or Java developer, running code in a virtual machine will be familiar because both frameworks run their code in a virtualized manner. When the code in a JIT compiled app is run by a virtual machine on a device, you’ve access to all native hardware, features, and updates that the latest version of the device’s operating system may have released.

Why NativeScript is Important

Besides JIT compilation, NativeScript has many other differences from other mobile app frameworks. You’ll soon come to find out that these differences are what make NativeScript important in our minds.

NativeScript offers a truly write-once, deploy-everywhere framework. In my experience working with other frameworks, there’s a lot of “shim” code that needs to be written. This code acts like a piece of wood used to help frame a doorway. In most cases the doorway will fit perfectly, but sometimes we need to add a little here and a little there to get it to fit and work right. When writing code, you may need to add a bit of UI code to make a button display correctly in the Android version of the app. Likewise, you may need to write additional UI code to make the dropdown box look right in the iOS app.

Figure 2 NativeScript – write-once, deploy-everywhere

Figure 2 illustrates the example of the shim code. Other frameworks may require specific Android or iOS code be written for your app. NativeScript view code (and non-view code) is written one time and translates to a native experience on whatever platform you’re targeting and running your app on, which means you don’t need to write shim code. Even though you don’t have to write shim code in NativeScript apps, you can still write a fully-customized app using native features and hardware.

As we dig deeper into NativeScript, we’ll introduce you to the structured approach that NativeScript requires to create an app. This convention-based approach to creating apps also helps to set NativeScript apart from other frameworks.

 What types of apps can be built with NativeScript?

Now that we know a bit more about what NativeScript means for you, it’s time to take a look at what kind of apps you can write with it. Remember that your NativeScript app is running directly on, and being interpreted by, the device’s JavaScript virtual machine. This means that you can write any kind of app, because you have access to anything the mobile device can do! Let’s look at the types of apps NativeScript is best suited to build.

Let’s first start with a type of app that NativeScript wouldn’t be ideal for. Imagine that you’re developing the next big mobile game – Floppy Bunny. The game requires extremely high performance to render intense 3d graphics. NativeScript is performant out of the box, but it isn’t the best choice for creating a graphic-intensive game. NativeScript runs inside of the device’s JavaScript virtual machine, and there’s an extra, albeit small, layer of abstraction between you and the bare metal. To extract every bit of performance out of the device to make Floppy Bunny an overwhelming success you should consider writing a native Android or iOS app.

If you’re feeling down because I shattered your Floppy Bunny idea, don’t worry, there are other types of apps that NativeScript is great for! Unlike our game example, NativeScript is a perfect choice if you’re developing a business to consumer app such as a news feed, a companion app for a website, a social media app, or even an app to control all the smart devices in your home!

NativeScript’s truly write-once and deploy-everywhere nature helps you if you’re racing to become first to market with a brand new app idea. Suppose you work on small team that has a web development background. Because of the similarities to HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, NativeScript would be a great choice for your team to use to implement their first mobile app. In this case, NativeScript could help reduce the turnaround time to release your app and allow your company to reach the largest possible market, all while maintaining a single code base!

How NativeScript Works

Writing native mobile apps using JavaScript, XML, and CSS isn’t something that you commonly hear about; instead, you hear about writing native mobile apps in Objective C, Swift, or Java. NativeScript makes it possible to write native mobile apps with several components: the NativeScript runtime; core modules; JavaScript virtual machines; your app code; and the NativeScript command line interface (CLI). Figure 3 shows how these components work together to create native Android and iOS projects, which get built into native apps that run on a mobile device.

Figure 3 How NativeScript components and your app code work together to build and run native iOS and Android apps

I know there are a lot of boxes and lines in figure 3, and visualizing how these components work together may seem overwhelming. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it looks. You’ve already learned that you write your app code in JavaScript, CSS, and XML. Your code then interacts with the NativeScript Runtime and the NativeScript Code Modules, but when writing your code, you don’t even notice these interactions. The NativeScript CLI bundles these components together with a JavaScript virtual machine into a native app that runs on a mobile device.

You’ve learned how NativeScript apps work at a 10,000-foot level, but let’s dive deeper. After creating your user interface (UI) using XML, you use CSS to style the UI (like the way CSS is used to style HTML apps). JavaScript is used to augment your UI, by writing business logic code to respond to events (i.e. when your app starts up) and interactions (i.e. you tap a button). These three pieces (UI written with XML, CSS, and business logic written with JavaScript) combine to create your app code.

By itself, your app code doesn’t have everything it needs to run on a mobile device – you also need the help of three additional components: the NativeScript runtime; core modules; and a JavaScript virtual machine. Your app code and these three components form the core of your NativeScript app.

Once you’ve developed your app code, the app core is fed into the NativeScript command line interface (CLI). The CLI is responsible for creating native Android and iOS projects and merging the NativeScript app core into them. The CLI invokes native software development kits (SDKs) to build and compile the native app projects (which include your app’s NativeScript core) into a native app. The compiled app is deployed by the CLI and run on a physical device, simulator, or emulator.

As you can see, NativeScript’s beauty lies in its simplicity. When you’re developing cross-platform apps, you don’t have to spend time learning native programming languages like Objective C, Swift, and Java, because you can just use JavaScript. Furthermore because of the platform-agnostic commands provided by the NativeScript CLI, you don’t need to learn how the native tools and SDKs for Android and iOS work to build and deploy your app.

Try NativeScript for yourself!

If you’re a JavaScript developer who is interested in cross-platform app development, without having to learn a new language first, then NativeScript might just be what you’re looking for. Learn to leverage your JavaScript skill set in a major way, and start writing native apps for all platforms. The beauty of it is – you don’t even have to learn native code! NativeScript in Action is here to show you how it all works so go ahead and have a look – you won’t regret it!

Download the free first chapter of NativeScript in Action and see what NativeScript can do for you.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Calidar Mages vs. D&D & Pathfinder

While looking into describing a character class in a manner usable with different RPGs, I ran into a challenge, as the scales each game system uses to measure experience are widely different. Calidar, which is meant to be system neutral, relies on a simple percentile scale to express the “Life Forces” of both monsters and characters. It is a tricky feature because this rating does not always convert accurately into all RPGs. There is a bit more to this than just how far up an experience progression table a character rises.

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Since my goal is to describe a magic-user variant for my current project, Calidar “On Wings of Darkness,” I decided to look up the experience levels characters need to earn before acquiring the ability to cast at least one Level 9 spell in various game systems. From this point onward, this threshold is referred to as “top level” in this article. It seemed to be the common denominator for magic-users across the board (I used the median XP progression chart for Pathfinder). As expected, results vary with each game system, as follows:
D&D 5e & Pathfinder: Level 17
AD&D (1e, 2e): Level 18
D&D BECMI: Level 21

The good news is that these experience increments aren’t that far apart. A more problematic challenge concerns exactly how many actual experience points each system involves. The rates at which experience is accrued in each game vary hugely at various points in the magic-users’ progression charts, especially as regards how quickly lowest levels can be attained vs. highest levels.


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• Can You Get Bid Bonds & Performance Bonds with Bad Credit?

    Can You Get Bid Bonds & Performance Bonds with Bad Credit? June 7, 2016

    Improve Your Credit with These Guidelines

    In short, yes, and Brunswick Companies can help you get bid bonds & performance bonds if you have bad credit. As a member of the Small Business Association’s Bond Guarantee Program, we are able to help small businesses enter into larger projects that require bonds when the standard market is not available due to credit issues. There are several factors to be aware of if you have bad credit, though.

    Bid and Performance Bond Underwriters Check Your Credit

    All underwriters will look at your credit and the credit of your spouse and/or business partners when you apply for a bid bonds & performance bonds. Each person has a stake in the company and the success of the project, therefore, their financial health is as critical to the process as yours. A bad credit report or low credit score isn’t necessarily going to result in a declination, but it will require extra work on your part to secure the bond.

    How Debt and Bankruptcy Affect Bid and Performance Bonds

    Large credit card debt, recent bankruptcy, or a low credit score are red flags for underwriters who will classify you as high risk. While these problems will knock you out of the standard markets, the specialty markets will often step in to issue your bid bonds & performance bonds. What helps reassure the specialty market underwriters is seeing on-time payments to those credit cards and an active effort to improve your credit rating.

    For example, someone who has a low credit score and is paying off debt regularly and on-time will be more likely to secure a bond than someone with a low credit score who has missed several payments altogether.

    Bond Rates and Requirements When You Have Bad Credit

    You may have guessed that specialty market underwriters will require a higher rate for hard-to-place bonds, but some may also require collateral in order to issue bid bonds and performance bonds. This collateral is most often cash or a letter of credit from an approved bank. Having collateral helps the underwriter ensure reimbursement against a surety loss. Therefore, the collateral will be held until roughly 90 days after the obligee deems the project as being completed satisfactorily.

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A List Of TV Shows That You Should Watch

tvI watch way too much TV. Anyone within earshot of me on a daily basis probably thinks that I spend all of my free time watching television shows and then recapping them with friends and co-workers. To some degree this is true. I believe we are (still) in “The Golden Age Of Television” (a term I did not make up but one that critics generally refer to as anything that’s been put on TV since The Sopranos first aired. If you ask me, it started with HBO’s Oz, but I won’t rock the boat on this one). I have nothing against non-TV watchers, I just want you to know that you are missing out on some quality programming these days.

With the rise of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Go, iTunes, etc. binge watching has replaced good old fashion week-to-week anticipation. Cliffhanger ended the last episode? Don’t want to wait a week (or a year) to see who killed off your favorite character? Simply click the “Next Episode” button and binge away. Netflix even goes as far as releasing every episode of its shows seasons at once. Anticipation be damned!

Online recaps are as abundant as Starbucks and McDonald’s. Noted publications/sites from The New Yorker to Rolling Stone run endless stories, interviews, recaps, discussions, and podcasts about popular television series. The most recent season debut of The Walking Dead drew over 16 million viewers (to put that into perspective, there are around 300 million people in the US. 16+ million of them are watching a show about zombies). I am one of those 16 million viewers and I watch–and have watched–a ton of television series in my day (mostly dramas). Way too much some would say.

You might be very apprehensive when it comes to deciding which series to watch first–since there are so many good choices out there. Even if you missed the initial run of The West Wing you can easily binge through all its seasons online. But should you watch that or catch up on Mad Men? Is True Blood worth diving into? How many seasons behind am I? You hear “everyone” talking about how great these shows are and you’re kinda interested in them but don’t know where to start. I equate it with how I feel when I walk into a really good music store (yes, some do still exist!): I am overwhelmed with having to narrow down my choices in order make a selection. When I sift through 80 Zappa records trying to figure out which one to buy, how do I know which one to begin with?

So lucky for you (I think?) I am here to write you a list of what I feel are excellent television series that you should watch. This is not a list of the “best shows ever” in some arbitrary order (I mean, how could I say The Wire is better than The Sopranos or vice-versa? I can’t!).  I am purposefully not putting numbers in here because I cannot rank them in terms of greatness.

The following list contains my personal favorites when it comes to great television.  I hope that if there is a series on this list you have not watched–or have been tempted to watch–that my brief explanation(s) of the show(s) might intrigue you enough to get started. (Note: I did my best to not include any spoilers.)

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RubeFlix: “The West Wing”

Long before The Social Network, but not long after A Few Good Men and The American President, Aaron Sorkin combined the latter two movies and created the Emmy Award-winning television drama The West Wing on NBC. The show ran for seven seasons (1999-2006) and covered a plethora of political and personal topics that were both timely and overtly dramatic.

Luckily, for those of you that didn’t watch the show when it originally aired, we now have NetFlix and various other avenues by which we can view an older television series. Now, watching an entire season of any show only requires a rainy weekend and, oh, say about, 10-20 hours of free time to kill. Lucky for me (I think) I was hooked on the original running of the series before it even aired. I remember there being plenty of hype for it before the pilot episode even hit NBC.

One of the most interesting things about going back and re-watching movies or television shows (or music) is discovering if you still feel the same way about it after subsequent viewings as you did upon the initial one. Shows like The Wire or Deadwood undoubtedly grow more and more engaging with multiple viewings, once you are able to absorb more of the dialogue, character development, and plot lines. When The West Wing originally aired, there was no such thing as pausing or recording live tv, no Tivo or NetFlix. If you missed an episode, well, you were screwed (unless someone you knew taped it on their VCR). A relative once asked me what the point is in re-watching a movie you have already seen? My response was, “do you only listen to an album once?”

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Are some of the items cruelty free? In any case, I no longer buy MAC and will not until they change the policy back to cruelty free. Sometimes I wonder if they were ever truly cruelty free. What was even more hurtful to me was finding out Smashbox is no longer cruelty free! That pissed me off! Peta recently notified supporters that Mary Kay and Avon are no longer cruelty free either. China market may be the same reason MAC is now contributing to the cruelty too?!

I believe that access to the consumer market in China is the reason for the change with MAC, and nearly all other Estee Lauder brands as well. Thank you for this. I will be adding the disclaimer you had posted to my post. I hope Mac starts adapting to the new technology that is out there. Greed changes integrity, honesty…….. Where you able to return your recent purchases?

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I really hope so. MAC, you got it all wrong. You are on my black list now. I guess in China there are laws that require it and apparently the market there is large enough to be worth the change to them. Thank you so much for sharing this information! Just to clarify.. Yeah, I knew that MAC being all vegan was always a rumor. Thank you for this post! None of the information was from PETA.

I find it shocking that people make statements like this when PETA is able to provide information that benefits consumers so they can make educated ethical decisions. Not sure what contribution you have ever made to the cosmetics industry or animals for that matter??

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How selfish of us as humans to not care about suffering for the sake of beauty. Also the author never said anything about supporting PETA she only referenced it.. I think that the lists from PETA are a great resource. Especially for those just starting out on a cruelty free or vegan lifestyle or those who want a quick way to check on things.

I have so many mac products. I will simply take them all back to mac for recycling and will never use them again. They are going to hear from me. I guess from now on I will only use smaller companies. I also find their prices a LOT lower than companies like MAC that have an advertising budget and the quality is every bit as good, often better. Clare, etc.

I thought it would be tough to find product replacements of an equivalent caliber, but it has been the opposite — the quality is excellent and the costs are much less. My only caveat would be to do your research if you are exploring a brand that is hitherto unknown to you, because just as there are shady larger companies, there are also some shady indie companies. Ok I am really confused because as far as I knew from my discussions with the company this has been their policy for at least a few years, and it is a policy adopted by all companies in the Estee Lauder Companies group.

Nevertheless, China sucks. It shocks me that in this day and age a country can demand that for a product to be sold there, it is required to go through animal testing. So stupid. So insane. Makes me sick. This puts a huge kink in my new found love of the MAC brand. Even just a couple of months ago the last time I had emailed MAC until a couple of weeks ago they had a no animal testing at any point and no use of animal tested ingredients stance.

So, here in the US at least, this is very recent. Because this is a recent change, MAC could just pull their product from whatever country is requiring the testing and go back to selling where it was sold before.

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Or it could mean they recently added some kind of ingredient that is required to be tested on animals in the countries they already sell in, in which case they could replace that ingredient with something else. Unfortunately the almighty dollar rules over ethics. Selling their products in a coutry with a population over one billion is a great way to like their pockets.

There are alternatives however. However it is more cost effective to produce and sell in China so that is what these companies have opted to do.

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Urban decay has beautiful formulated products; it is independently owned and has been certified cruelty-free by an independent company. Every purchase we make is a vote for a product and the only way to stop animal testing is to hit them where it hurts. These companies do have other options if they really wanted to stay cruelty free.

However, just like you pointed out, the dollar often means more. Not at all. They are free to do as they please. In this case, my guess is that it was so they could sell products in China. China is the only place where animal testing is required by law.

Animal Testing Conducted by MAC Cosmetics?

Like I said before: there are alternatives. Not by my standards. There are lots of different makeup companies out there that will get my money instead. I was a devout MAC supporter and spent probably thousands on their makeup before I heard this. Doing so is simply to have access to more markets to make more money. Especially from a company that used to be so vocal about their stance against animal testing.

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This really sucks as Mac was a company that used to get quite a bit of my buisness. Just something to think about. Thanks for posting this information!

Oh, trust me, I know that no company or organization is ever as perfect as it claims. I do think that they are a trustworthy source when it comes to checking in on companies being truly cruelty free though. Not sure if I would put any stock in that claim considering the founder of PETA owns several pets herself. Also this shelters euthanasia rates were not any higher than other shelters in the south where there is an influx of unwanted pets.

I worked in a shelter where animals had to be euthanized twice a week to make room for the ever revolving door of new animals being abandones and there was nothing we could do.

So true. I think that people hold them to a higher standard. Horrible to read. I thank you, so much, for letting us all know. Again, thank you, Tashina. I just want to know a company is up front and gives me a trustworthy statement. They used to have an anti-animal testing claim in their FAQ too, but that is now gone. Common sense would lead anyone to believe that. The larger the company is the more likely they are to use crap synthetic ingredients and to test on animals.

I started working for GourmetBodyTreats. Smaller cosmetics companies are popping up all the time and I think the quality of the product is WAY higher.


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How a busy modern couple breezed through every step of their first home purchase like total pros.

As a young married couple, Sarah and Zaid were craving an upgrade from the cramped apartment life (and their cramped kitchen). Instead of paying high rent for a small space, they wanted to invest their hard-earned money toward a nicely renovated home they could call their own. They wanted an open layout where friends and family could easily hang out, a backyard built for entertaining, and a renovated kitchen where Sarah could take recipes for her healthy food website to the next level.

But since Sarah and Zaid were first-timers, the road ahead of buying a home — and then owning one — looked unclear, and filled with obstacles and uncertainty. “We didn’t know what to look for,” says Sarah. “You hear all these stories about… you’re going to go live in your first house and have to deal with all these problems,” says Zaid. “And we’re like… alright, so what do we do?”

Well, as fate would have it, one impromptu home tour was about to bring all the puzzle pieces together.

A home tour that changed the game.

Sarah and Zaid kicked off their home search by browsing homes online and working with their real estate agent to scope out MLS listings. But when they started touring houses in person, the inconveniences started to pile up.

“We tried to schedule appointments… it’s after work, we’re taking time out, we’re moving dinner aside and plans to go do it… and sometimes people would cancel,” says Sarah. When the appointments did pan out, Sarah and Zaid never really got the time they needed to get a good feel of the home. “We had 15 minutes to view one home. We didn’t really have time to envision ourselves in it,” says Sarah. After all that, it’s safe to say Sarah and Zaid were tired of touring on someone else’s schedule. And then one night after work, while they were in the area for a home tour appointment with their agent, Sarah and Zaid spotted a Bungalo ‘For Sale’ sign from the car. “We were excited when we saw that we could go in right then and there even though it was getting close to 7pm,” says Sarah. “I really liked the fact that, with Bungalo, you could tour on your own time. With our schedules that was really convenient… and necessary.”

I really liked the fact that, with Bungalo, you could tour on your own time. With our schedules that was really convenient…and necessary.

Until this point, Sarah and Zaid had found themselves sacrificing big items on their wishlist like an open kitchen. But that all changed when they toured their Bungalo home for the first time. “We walked in here and it started to check off all the things we were starting to give up,” says Sarah. “It’s all renovated. Everything was new and redone. We loved all the touches.” And with our inspection reports ready to view right there in the house, Sarah and Zaid knew exactly what they were looking at. “That was one thing that was really helpful for us with the 3rd party inspection,” says Sarah. “If there was something that they had mentioned, we were able to look and see… was that actually fixed… and have it right in front of us instead of having it hidden.”

Cruising through closing day.

After touring, Sarah and Zaid were sure they found a home they could be confident in, so the next day, they made a first-come, first-served offer at Bungalo’s set price. “Once we were putting the offer in I was jumping up and down in that kitchen. I was so excited,” says Sarah. According to the couple, the Bungalo offer process went off way easier than expected. “A lot of the other homes we looked at… it was a guessing game.

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I loved that it was transparent and constant communication. We knew we were going to have a sure bet here.”

The closing process was surprisingly straightforward too. “We started the process at the Bungalo website and we basically went through the steps. It was…easy,” says Zaid. Using Bungalo’s online closing checklist, Sarah and Zaid were able to knock out one step of the closing process after another, no problem. “It was really cool to be able to track the status of it.” says Sarah. “To know we’re one step closer to closing and we’re on the right track and this is the due date for each item… that was really convenient.”

Only one thing left to do. Celebrate!

The day their movers came, Sarah and Zaid popped open a bottle of champagne in their Bungalo home to celebrate. Now, Sarah and Zaid are all moved in, unpacked, and enjoying their new home to its fullest potential. Sarah’s favorite feature is the renovated kitchen. “I love having space. Everything has a place. It’s just so open,” says Sarah. “I run a Keto website on the side. I focus on low-carb recipes and healthy eating, and this kitchen allows me to not only plate things beautifully…but it’s also inspired a lot more options for cooking.” Zaid loves that their home has a great backyard for entertaining friends and a private gaming room for him, but his FAVORITE feature just happens to be the kitchen as well. Why? “Because I get to try my wife’s great food!” says Zaid. Welcome home, you two.

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PX05SL Series

Enterprise SSD

The PX05S Series is our 4th generation enterprise SAS SSD leveraging the highly successful PX04S Series.  The PX05SL Series is designed for very read-intensive application workloads including web servers, data warehousing, media streaming and VOD and offers large capacities up to 4TB with 12.0 Gbit/s SAS interface.

The series’ 270K IOPS sustained random read performance and 1,400 - 1,800 MB/s sequential read performance helps very read-intensive application workloads to realize superior results and assists organizations in minimizing total cost of ownership while maintaining high performance, reliability and endurance for maximum scalability.

Optimized for applications demanding 0.5 or less Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD), the family is equipped with unique customer-tunable feature allowing optimization for maximum performance or power efficiency. Additional features include power-loss protection and full data path protection. Each model supports pin-3 power disable for improved enclosure services control over storage media. Self-encrypting drive options with instant secure erase are also available.

Key Features
  • 2TB and 4TB Storage Capacity
  • 12.0 Gbit/s Dual-Port SAS Interface
  • 270K IOPS random read (4K) performance
  • 0.5 DWPD with 100% Random Write Workload
  • Power-Loss-Protection and End-to-End Data Protection including T10 DIF
  • Pin-3 Power Disable Support
  • Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE)* Option
  • Self-Encrypting (SED)* Option
  • Self-Encrypting (SED), FIPS Certified * Option
  • 5-year limited warranty
Key Applications
  • Web Servers
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  • Video on Demand (VOD)

* SIE: Sanitize Device Feature set is the standard prescribed by T10 (SAS) committee of American National Standards Association(ANSI), which makes it possible to invalidate the data recorded on the NAND flash memory at a blink.

* SED drive is conformed to TCG enterprise SSC.

* SED and FIPS 140-2 Validated drives are not available in all models or countries. May require TCG-Compliant host or controller support.

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Model Number PX05SLB400 PX05SLB200
SIE Model Number PX05SLB400Y PX05SLB200Y
SED Model Number PX05SLQ400 PX05SLQ200
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Interface SAS-3.0
Interface Speed 12.0 Gbit/s , 6.0 Gbit/s , 3.0 Gbit/s , 1.5 Gbit/s
Memory Type MLC
Formatted Capacity 4,000 GB 2,000 GB
Sustained 64KiB Sequential Read 1,400 MiB/s 1,800 MiB/s
Sustained 64KiB Sequential Write 750 MiB/s 850 MiB/s
Sustained 4KiB Random Read 270,000 IOPS
Sustained 4KiB Random Write 20,000 IOPS
MTTF 2,000,000 hours
Warranty 5 years
DWPD 0.5
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage 5 V ±7 % , 12 V ±7 %
Power Consumption (Ready) 3.2 W Typ.
Height 15.0 mm +0 , -0.5 mm
Width 69.85 ±0.25 mm
Length 100.45 mm Max.
Weight 150 g Max.
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Shock ( Operating ) 9,800 m/s2 { 1,000 G } ( 0.5 ms duration )
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  • MTTF (Mean Time to Failure) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products which may not accurately reflect actual operation. Actual operating life of the product may be different from the MTTF.
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  • Read and write speed may vary depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size.
  • IOPS: Input Output Per Second (or the number of I/O operations per second)


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The Clinton County History Center is a multi-function facility owned and operated by the Clinton County Historical Society, serving all those interested in our rich heritage.
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Snow Hill Country Club is Clinton County's premier semi-private golf club, banquet center & clubhouse, and bed & breakfast.
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New Vienna, OH 45159