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The forward drive and accompanying expense found in the integration of existing systems and infrastructure with new technologies is placing pressure on organizations to rethink network security strategies.
Increasing complexity of both IT and physical security requirements, observes Frost & Sullivan in its "Analysis of the Global Managed Security Services Market" (Feb. 2013), is driving a shift toward outsourcing security to managed security service providers (MSSPs).
In terms of physical security, Frost & Sullivan finds most organizations will invest in solutions that deter attacks or criminal activities against them. An increasing number of countries are investing in innovative technologies aimed at protecting physical assets and people. This trend, says Frost & Sullivan, is driving the MSSP market, either through the supply of products or systems or through installation, maintenance and operation.
On the IT side, we've all seen the numbers of cyber attacks climb. Private enterprises and government organizations are turning to MSSPs for expertise in ensuring resiliency in the face of potential breaches and attacks. And, there's more awareness than ever about the damage caused by IT security breaches than ever before.
These forces validate the shift in organizational thinking about security that's leaning toward outsourcing security to MSSPs. The outsourced model is not for everyone – at least not yet – but it reduces internal operational costs and, if done properly, provides the most cost-efficient approach to organizational security. So much so that Frost & Sullivan forecasts the MSSP market is on track to grow to $139 billion by 2021, up from $66 billion in 2012. Of that $139 billion, physical security is expected to generate $103 billion, and IT managed security is poised to generate $36 billion.
That's a significant boost from earlier MSSP market predictions. An underlying reason: While security remains a priority for organizations, chief decision makers are looking to the industry for the most advanced security solutions at the most competitive prices, says Anthony Leather, a Frost & Sullivan research analyst.
For its part, Fortinet expressed its belief in the importance of MSSPs with the enterprise security blade, FortiGate-5001C firewall, which helps MSSPs segment traffic, separate network functions and apply policies based on the identities of users and devices. Virtual and administrative domains deliver better control of security features, which makes room to customize features and services. And that means multiple security services for multi-tenant cloud customers and thousands of devices.
Fortinet executives say the 5000 blade is just one example of Fortinet's investments in the MSSP market – with more to come.
Expanding threats and the complexity of attacks, particularly in the IT segment, are motivating interest and investments in security solutions that protect physical and network security. Shifting security operations to MSSPs, says Frost & Sullivan, enables organizations to outsource more complex security requirements to experts, so they can focus on their own core business processes.
While there are cost efficiencies to be gained through a security outsourcing model, there are organizations that prefer to keep security in-house. A common concern: the wide range of companies that MSSPs have to monitor, says Leather, because "this might result in the untimely handling of security breaches or incidents." In other words, it may be too much or too sensitive to give an outside vendor to handle.
Focusing on the larger markets, such as North America and Europe, where outsourcing security services is a more accepted practice, will build market share and a strong customer base. Frost & Sullivan expects this trend to spread to other regions, with Asia Pacific poised for the highest growth in the next 10 years.
Leather says that, as MSSPs become more established and demonstrate higher levels of security with excellent customer service, organizations will become more comfortable outsourcing security services.


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" Great food, Great price and Great View" Apr 25, 2013
Gili Meno...is really a quiet beautiful place, but here also the places to eat are limited..so for Lunch and dinner we ate at Rush Restaurant and Bar, other restaurants around Gili Meno are few and not so good to write about, Rush is the only one that we liked, the food is good, with a fair choice on the menu, but we just ate simple food for lunch.
In the evenings, when we ate here...we chose from seafood menu had a wide range of choices for squid, prawn and fish with rice or baked potatoes also the sauce we can choose.
The atmosphere is really nice and quiet but romantic sitting with seafront and Mount Rinjani as our live fresco. Just idyllic…..
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The tug-of-war between German auto giant, Volkswagen, and the acclaimed sports carmaker, Porsche, continues to heat up, as an heir to the Porsche fortune ignores a merger deadline and accuses his rivals of "blackmail."
In a battle that has taken some serpentine twists, in recent weeks, the larger automaker first rejected a merger bid that would have put Porsche in the driver's seat, then laid out an ultimatum of its own, VW demanding a 49% stake in the smaller company, and giving Porsche only until today to respond.
Company officials are confirming that the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer today rejected the counter-offer, leaving a variety of possible alternatives as the two makers – both started by the Porsche family – move forward in what is, in many ways, an internecine rivalry.
"Ultimatums don't belong in the 21st Century," Wolfgang Porsche, chairman of the company best known for its sports car operations, told The Financial Times, over the weekend, adding that, "We won't be blackmailed."VW Chairman and Porsche heir Ferdinand Piech rejected a merger initiative and has countered with one of his own.
The Stuttgart manufacturer set the battle in motion, last year, when it began accumulating shares of its cross-country rival. A month ago, it appeared that Porsche might have gained the upper hand, and would press a merger that would put it in control. But David didn't count on Goliath's ammunition and allies, notably German laws designed to protect VW from a hostile takeover. After initially agreeing to sit down and discuss a deal, Volkswagen officials decided to back out.
That was bad news for Porsche, which has run up nearly $13 billion in debt since it began what some see as Quixote-esque bid. Complicating matters, the global economic meltdown has hit hard sales of such iconic products as the 911 sports car and the Cayenne SUV.


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Kolo Toure's Liverpool departure set to be announced
Defender Kolo Toure's departure from Liverpool will be officially confirmed when the club's list of retained players is published on Friday.
The former Ivory Coast international will be the highest-profile name to leave Anfield this summer after his contract expired.
Press Association Sport understands the 35-year-old will not be offered a new contract despite finishing the season as first-choice centre-back alongside Dejan Lovren and putting in the best performance in Liverpool's Europa League final defeat to Sevilla.
There was a point in the last month when there was a chance Toure could earn a new short-term deal with the future of Mamadou Sakho unclear after his failed drugs test.
However, the France international's initial 30-day suspension has not been extended as UEFA investigate whether the fat burning substance found in his sample should even be on their banned list.
With that in mind, and the fact Joel Matip is arriving from Schalke on a free transfer and the 19-year-old Joe Gomez is returning to fitness after a cruciate knee ligament operation, the decision has been made to let Toure go even though Martin Skrtel is set to follow him out of the door with Besiktas interested in signing the Slovakia defender.
Liverpool had considered offering Toure a coaching role but the defender is keen to extend his playing career as long as possible and could now get a lucrative deal as a free agent.
Other players on the released list will include Jose Enrique, Jerome Sinclair and Jordan Rossiter - all of whom have already left Anfield.
The 23-year-old Portuguese Joao Carlos Teixeira is understood to have been offered a new contract but has expressed his desire to leave.
Of the players who are still in contract Liverpool have had preliminary discussions with Germany midfielder Emre Can about extending his deal, which still has two years to run.
Manager Jurgen Klopp also would like Joe Allen, who is entering the final 12 months of his contract, to stay but the midfielder - currently preparing for Wales' first match of Euro 2016 - is seeking more regular first-team football and no talks have been held over an extension yet.
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has already expressed his desire to take the 26-year-old back to the Liberty Stadium.
"I think it has been well-documented that Joe is going to look at his future when he is finished out at Euro 2016," he told the South Wales Evening Post.
"Naturally, we are interested in good players like Joe who may be available this summer given that he has a year left on his contract.
"Obviously we will keep tabs on his situation and see what happens later in the summer."
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The early signing period for the 2013 basketball class was this week and Michigan Basketball reeled in a Top 10 class with 3 Top 100 recruits. John Beilein and his staff continue to impress on the recruiting trail with their eye for not only talent, but also for high character young men. ESPNU ranks Michigan's class #8 overall and #2 in the Big Ten, behind Indiana. Here are the 3 members of Michigan's 2013 class, all of whom signed their letter of intent this week. IT'S OFFICIAL! I have finally signed my letter of intent to attend the University of Michigan next year! I t instagr.am/p/SBQkZzDw4b/ — Zak Irvin (@zirvin21) November 14, 2012 Zak Irvin: The 6-foot-6, 185 pounder from Fishers, Indiana is ranked the #5 small forward by ESPNU and the #24 player overall. Here is an excerpt of his scouting report on ESPNU: Zak is an aggressive scorer with high skill and excellent athletic ability. With terrific small forward size he knocks down three point shots with consistency on the break or coming off screening action in the half court. When he puts the ball on the floor he can get all the way to the rim and score or find an open player. Here's what John Beilein told Sam Webb on WTKA about Irvin: "He's a multi-skill player like we like to have, 6-6, 6-7, loves to lock people up on defense, shoots it extremely well — really the type of young man that does so many things so well. He'll be a tough matchup for (opponents) and we really like having those guys on our team." Officially a Wolverine now! — Derrick Walton (@DerrickWalton10) November 16, 2012 Zak Irvin (on the left) and Derrick Walton Derrick Walton: The 6-foot, 170 pounder from Detroit, Michigan is ranked the #5 point guard by ESPNU and the #35 player overall. Here is an excerpt of his scouting report on ESPNU: Walton is a true point guard that has an excellent feel for the game. He has a tight handle and pushes the ball up the floor on makes or misses. He does a great job of keeping pressure on the defense especially on the break. Walton plays with great pace and moves down the floor with a high but under control speed dribble in which he can change speed and directions on a dime. Walton does a good job of finding teammates but can score as well. Walton is terrific in the open court with his ability to pass and get to the rim. Walton can make mid range pull ups and open threes with time and space when in rhythm. Here's what John Beilein said about Walton in a press release on Friday: "Derrick's excellent point guard skills and natural leadership will make him a great addition to our roster," said Beilein. "His outstanding court sense tells him when to pass or score. He sees the floor extremely well on both offense and defense. His teammates will love playing with him because of his team-first attitude." I had trouble embedding Donnal's signing day tweet, you can view it here: Mark Donnal tweet Mark Donnal: The 6-foot-9, 200 pounder out of Whitehouse, Ohio is ranked the #24 power forward by ESPNU and the #99 player overall. Here is an excerpt of his scouting report on ESPNU: Mark is an ever-improving big man in the 2013 class. He has good hands and good feet. He is a solid athlete that can play above the rim. He has developed a solid face-up jumpshot out to 17 feet which has really helped expand his game. He is a good rebounder and uses his big body well inside. Here's what John Beilein told Sam Webb on WTKA about Donnal: "(Bacari Alexander) has talked about like a (Bill) Laimbeer type of game where he can really step out and shoot, but he's physical enough to play inside. We love the skill set he brings."
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What a night! When sitting here and looking back on tonight's event I am lost for words.
The evenings event was kicked off with a fight between lightweight contender Spencer Fisher and 18-year old Dan Lauzon. Lauzon worked well early on but Fisher overcame his initial assault and returned fire with some good punches and knees. Fisher was eventually able to rock Lauzon and the fight was called at 4:38 of the first round.
Next up was a battle between the big men. The question coming into this fight was would Carmello Marrero be able to take Kongo down. Marrero showed he could do just that as he took Kongo down at will throughout the whole fight and neutralized anything Kongo had to offer. Kongo didn't do much throughout the first two rounds but he look a little better in the third. In the end though that wasn't enough and the fight was scored a split decision win for UFC newcomer Carmello Marrero.
After a tribute to UFC legend Ken Shamrock, Jon Fitch and Kuniyoshi Hironaka took to the octagon. Hironaka looked excellent early in the first as he caught Fitch in a triangle which he worked for the majority of the first. Fitch eventually broke free and he ended the first on a high note as he took Hironaka's back and worked for a submission.
The second and thirds were a lot alike. Fitch came out hard each round and imposed his will on the Japanese fighter working some vicious ground and pound along with some good stand-up. At one point in the second Fitch took a shot to the face which caused he nose to bleed but it had little effect and the outcome was definitive as Fitch was declared the winner by unanimous decision.
To me Fitch showed a lot tonight. He showed he can overcome adversity and that he is touch as hell. Fitch got caught in a submission early but he weathered the storm and from that point on he controlled the fight with vicious ground and pound and striking.
Next up was the co-main event of the evening for the UFC lightweight title. Sean Sherk proved that the lightweight division is the proper place for him.
Sherk came out early and secured a strong takedown and that set the tone for the fight. Sherk worked excellent ground and pound throughout the whole fight and he neutralized anything Florian had to offer except for the little roadblock he ran into in the second round.
While working from the top, Sherk was firing off his shots and Florian threw an elbow from the bottom. The shot landed and opened up a big cut on the forehead of Sean Sherk. The cut had to be checked but the fight was allowed to continue. Blood poured out of the cut but Sherk jumped the hurdle and continued to pound Florian for the remaining three rounds.
Sherk was able to neutralize any offense Florian had to offer by taking him to the canvas time after time. Late in the final round, Sherk picked Florian up and slammed him to the canvas sending one final message to the crowd. In the end Sean Sherk won by unanimous decision and was crowned the new UFC lightweight champion.
Next up was the fight everyone had been waiting for, the battle for the UFC middleweight title between Rich Franklin and Anderson Silva. As the fighters made their ways to the octagon you could sense the difference in attitudes. Silva looked very calm, composed and ready while Franklin on the other hand came out looking pissed and uptight.
Anderson Silva dominated Rich Franklin from start to finish as he utilized a devastating Thai clinch. In one exchange Franklin was able to land a couple of shots but that was the beginning of the end. Silva worked hard knees to the body and head before momentarily releasing his grip. When he grabbed back on he fired off a knee that landed square to the face and broke Franklin's nose and sent him crumbling to the canvas.
Afterwards Silva was very emotional as he was crowned the new UFC middleweight champion of the world. Franklin was very humble and he assured fans that he'd work his way back up the ranks.
In other action, Clay Guida put on a ground and pound clinch and he went to work on Justin James choked him out late in the second round after working some excellent ground and pound.
Yushin Okami moved one step closer to being middleweight contender as he knocked out 'The Ultimate Fighter' alumnus Kalib Starnes late in the third round.
Kurt Pellegrino set himself straight tonight after losing in his UFC debut as he choked out Junior Assuncao early in the first round.
It's official folks, UFC 64: Unstoppable will feature a battle between UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and the very talented Anderson "The Spider" Silva. Also on the card will be a lightweight title fight between Sean "The Muscle Shark" Sherk and Kenny Florian.
Making his UFC debut, tough Chute Box fighter Anderson Silva was put up against TUF star Chris Leben. Many people questioned whether Leben could handle Silva's strikes or not and they got their question answered. From the opening bell Silva looked dominant landing two right jabs that stunned Leben. He followed that up the some right and left hooks followed by an uppercut and knee which sent Chris Leben to the canvas. "Big" John McCarthy called a stop to the fight with Anderson Silva winning by KO at 49 seconds of the first round.
Mark Hominick and Jorge Gurgle engaged in a stand up war which lasted three rounds. Throughout the whole fight Hominick was able to stuff Gurgle's takedown attempts and work his strikes. He threw many body-head combos and showed great defense blocking Gurgle's strikes. Late in the fight Gurgle was able to work the low leg kicks but in the end it wasn't enough and Hominick earned himself a majority decision.
Rashad Evans looked very dominant against Stephan Bonnar as he got numerous takedowns and had Bonnar on his back for the majority of the fight. Bonnar was unable to mount any offense on his feet as he was taken down at will. Late in the third Bonnar attempted a triangle and guillotine but he wasn't able to finish as both fighters were just too slippery. In the end Rashad Evans earned himself a unanimous decision.
Rob MacDonald looked good against Kristian Rotharmel getting an early takedown and then the full mount. From there he was able to get Rotharmel to turn to his side which left his arm open, MacDonald was able to grab a hold and secure the armbar.
In the final fight of the night, tough Canadian welterweight Jonathan Goulet went up against Luke Cummo. Goulet looked great during the first round keeping Cummo on his back, passing his guard numerous times and landing elbows. Early in the second round Cummo was able to come out with a couple combos and ended up dropping Goulet. Goulet regained his composure and continued to dominate Cummo on the ground. As the third round started Goulet took Cummo down and continued to dominate until late in the round when Cummo secured a rear naked choke. Just when it looked like Goulet was done he got loose and regained top position. He continued his ground and pound which ended up being enough to earn him a majority decision.


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DOM level 0 is the window object. The window object contains location, history, navigator and document objects. The document object is DOM level 2, it is the html document which consist of html tags.
These are some of the location properties with the window location info. You can pass them into the alert() or console.log(), or document.write() to see what's in these properties.
window.location.hash window.location.host window.location.hostname window.location.href window.location.pathname window.location.port window.location.protocol
These are history functions that you can use to go to the previouse page, go to the next page or go to a specific offset in the history list.
window.history.back(); window.history.forward(); window.history.go();
These are some of the navigator properties contain your browser info. Again, uou can pass them into the alert() or console.log(), or document.write() to see what's in these properties.
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These are some of the document properties and methods in window object. Again, the document object is the DOM level 2 object, it is also the html file.
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This feature is meant for people who want to find out how books can speak to us about their lives, their owners and their travels.
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Ask her outVisitor's Question from a 13-15 year old Male
I am almost 16. I like my friend's sister. I only see her once a year though and she is a year younger than me. I haven't talkto her in a real conversation before. But I really like her. Should I try to get to know her r just ask her out? If I should get to know her, how do I do it without looking like a freak for trying to get to know her after having the chance for 4 years?
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Bring your instrument and learn some acoustic folk rock songs in a group setting. One-hour lessons are followed by an open jam session. Think: Joni Mitchel, The Eagles and Counting Crows. Many of us like playing Joni Mitchel, The Eagles, James Taylor, and acoustic folk rock from later decades like 4 Non-Blondes and Counting Crows. Each week, we'll take an hour to learn the melodies, riffs, and accompaniment patterns of one or two songs. From 7 until dark, we'll jam on those songs and others. We'll learn melodies, chord progressions, how to both lead and accompany, and most of all, we'll learn to play and communicate socially. Community members are encouraged to join the post-lesson jam, which is free. PLEASE NOTE: This five-week class is for those with some experience; students must be able to play either chords or melodies on their instruments. Suitable instruments: guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, ukulele, keys, and bass. The jams can include hand drums. No smoking and no alcohol, please. Pre-registration for the lesson portion is required.


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Well, Graduate, here you are. The morning of your life has ended, and the sun is now high in the sky. Congratulations on reaching the next chapter. No longer will your life be planned, laid out so nicely for you by others; now it is up to you to make your own destiny. We know you have heard this before… but it's actually true this time. This is the beginning of the rest of your life. From today on, your life will be what you make it. You want to plant your roots down deep in your hometown? Pursue a career in the big city? Move to an obscure location and fall off the face of the earth? Why yes, you can.
Now, I won't lie to you and say anything is possible – most of you could never be professional athletes, or brain surgeons, or famous musicians – but in reality, almost anything is possible. And that's a pretty cool thing. Let me advise you; above all, you want your life to be satisfying. And whether or not it is remains totally up to you. Find joy in the little things – life is about relationships with the people you love, and the God who made you. Everything else flows from that, and it's just gravy. The ironic thing about life is that the more you try to reach a higher level of happiness, the deeper you'll sink into unhappiness. I guess what I'm trying to tell you is, today is a terrific day for you, and you should be proud and excited about your accomplishment. But the sooner you learn that life is about focusing on others, the better.
So live it up… enjoy your time with your friends, and your family – all those who made today possible. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. The world needs people who can see past their own nose, and I hope you're one of them. Being a college graduate doesn't make you better than anyone else, just better equipped to be a part of the solution.
Today is a great day, and a launching point for the rest of your life. Just remember, it's a beginning, and no more. Your training is complete and now field exercises begin; your effort will determine how far you go. Work hard today, and your future self will thank you. And know that in all this, I'm talking to myself just as much as you.
I'll be seeing you. Maybe at a reunion in 20 years. Let's live in a way that we'll be proud to look back on then.


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Phil Parkinson found it hard to be "too critical" of Bradford following another home win on Tuesday night, when they overcame Morecambe 3-1.
The one "complaint" he would make is that some "rash decisions" were occasionally being made: 'My only complaint is that we lost our cool by making a couple of rash decisions at the back early in the second half. But that is being highly critical of my team because after that we played some terrific stuff.'
Of those offered particularly praise were James Hanson, who opened the scoring for The Bantams, and Gary Jones, who cleared one effort off the line before grabbing another quality goal for himself: 'It was a top-class finish from James Hanson.
'His all-round performance was good. His work ethic and his defending set plays was spot on. He is superbly fit and a fantastic athlete.
'If you were a centre-back you wouldn't have liked to have been marking him. He just needs to keep going.
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The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 20, July 1916 - April, 1917 Page: 381
This periodical is part of the collection entitled: Southwestern Historical Quarterly and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Texas State Historical Association.
British Correspondence Concerning Texas
No. 26. New York.
Augt 31. 1845
My Lord,
I have the honour to transmit herewith a statement of the
United States Naval force in various parts of the World, ex-
tracted from the Government paper of the 26th Instant.2 Intel-
ligence from Texas to the 30th Ultimo reports the temporary
Cantonment of an American force of 11 or 1200 Men on St
Joseph's Island (which faces the Coast between the Mouths of
the Aransas Stream and the "Nueces,") and from the various
accounts I have seen in the prints of this Country I should judge
that reinforcements to the extent of about 2,500 Men are now on
their way to the same destination, but the whole strength could
hardly be completely assembled in Western Texas before the 10th
of next Month, at the earliest.
I presume that St Joseph's Island has been selected for the
disembarkation of the troops in preference to Corpus Christi be-
cause the entrance at that Pass has the advantage of rather
more water, than that at Corpus Christi, (about a degree further
to the Westward) and probably also because the Coast at that
point is rather nearer to San Antonio de Bexar, where I conclude
it is intended to canton the troops and form the main depots,
upon the ground of it's situation with respect to the main routes
into the Country, and superior comparative healthiness. It should
be said that there will be considerable inconvenience and diffi-
culty in transporting the troops and Materiel rapidly from San
Josephs to the Coast in consequence of the Shallowness of the
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County Sheriff's detective have identified the suspect in a shooting Wednesday night.
Justin Antwain Garvin, 19, is wanted for assault in a shooting at Stevenson Mobile Home Park in Stevenson Road in Supply. Investigators say just after 10 p.m. Wednesday shots were fired from a car into a house. One person was injured.
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F.E.A.R. 3 Gamescom 2010 Interview
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Warner Bros' senior producer, Dan Hay was at Gamescom 2010 showcasing F.E.A.R. 3. Get a preview on the storyline of the two brothers and understand how they implemented the environment around you to keep constantly changing.
Games in this Video:FEAR 3 (PC), FEAR 3 (PlayStation 3), FEAR 3 (Xbox 360)
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During engine overhaul it was revealed that enigine block has developed a vertical crack in cylinder no 2 aand the water was leaking from there as the rust was found on the sleeve. What could be the probable causes of this crack? And Is it necessary to change the block or can it work by placing double sleeve?
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Be prepared for Immature staff! Jun 04, 2009
Wow... what can I say. I don't think I've ever seen 20 yr old looking female staff EVER act so immature in my life! I'm a female, I'm in my 20's.. but man... I don't think I acted that way even when I was 12!
The common area is really small, and with them running around, laughing and screaming.. taking part in what seemed to be "tag", "hide and seek" or "lock the other out of the office" seemed to me like I had signed up for summer camp! That's all I have to say. DO NOT GO HERE.. or first check out the staff, blondie and a burnette.
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Small, typical hostel, but rude staff Jul 31, 2006
I agree with the other reviewer. I stayed here for a few nights and unfortunately the staff is a quite rude. A brunette woman was working there when I stayed. Nothing overtly rude -- she did her job -- but it was clear that she didn't want to talk to you or help you out beyond checking you in and collecting your payment.
I'd like to think that maybe it's just a communication barrier/gap, but it's a bit hard to believe if other people had the same experience.
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- levity (noun)
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- What does it mean?
- : a lack of seriousness often at an improper time : frivolity
- How do you use it?
- The teacher yelled at us for too much levity backstage while we were rehearsing for the play.
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Which word do you think comes from the same Latin root as "levity"?"Levity" and "lever" both come from the Latin root "levis" meaning "light" (in the sense of "not heavy"). This explains why "levity" is also described as "taking things too lightly" -- that is, not giving them enough weight or importance. "Lever," the name of a tool used to help raise things, is from Latin "lever," "to raise," which also derives from "levis." Other words in the "levis" family include "alleviate," which means "to make easier to put up with, relieve," and "levitation," which refers to the rising or lifting of a person or thing as if by magic.


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Governor Martin O'Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, joined by Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, today signed theTransportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 (Transportation Act). The legislation will support thousands of jobs and invests an average of $800 million a year at full implementation and a total of $4.4 billion over the next six years (FY 2014 -- FY 2019). As a result of the passage of the legislation, Governor O'Malley was able to announce today the first round of highway and transit projects to be funded with money generated by the Transportation Act.
"Working together with Senate President Miller, Speaker Busch and the members of the General Assembly, we have guaranteed a sustainable transportation funding source that will support more than 57,200 jobs, create a safer, more efficient transportation network, and spur economic development," said Governor O'Malley. "This historic transportation bill allows us to move forward with the first new major transportation projects in more than eight years and get our construction industry back to work. Today, I am pleased to announce $1.2 billion for key new highway and transit projects from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore."
The $1.2 billion in new highway and transit projects are:
-$82 M for construction -- US 15/Monocacy Boulevard Interchange in Frederick County/Western Maryland;
-$125 M for construction -- I-270/Watkins Mill Road Interchange in Montgomery County;
-$100 M for construction -- MD 210 at Kerby Hill Road/Livingston Road Interchange in Prince George's County;
-$20 M for design -- New Thomas Johnson Bridge in Calvert and St. Mary's counties/Southern Maryland;
-$100 M for MARC Enhancements (Penn-weekend service, Camden-weekday 2 new roundtrips, New locomotives) -- Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions;
-$60 M for construction -- I-695 Leeds Avenue Interchange reconstruction and bridge replacement in Baltimore County;
-$49 M for construction -- US 29 northbound widening to three lanes from Seneca Drive to MD 175 in Howard County;
-$44 M for construction -- Aberdeen Proving Ground BRAC Intersection Improvement in Harford County;
-$54 M for construction -- US 301/MD 304 Interchange in Queen Anne's County/Eastern Shore; and
-Transit Funding for Final Design (Red Line $170M, Purple Line $280M, Corridor Cities Transitway $100M) -- Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions.
Over the summer months, the State will continue to review project needs and make investment decisions. The Maryland Department of Transportation's draft six-year transportation budget will be published on September 3rd. This budget, known as the Consolidated Transportation Program, will provide a full list of the new projects funded by the Transportation Act. This budget will be posted on MDOT's website at www.mdot.maryland.gov.
The Transportation Act allows the State to activate long-term funding strategies to invest in Maryland's roads and transit systems. By putting people back to work in the transportation industry with this new funding, Maryland will create hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and provide Marylanders with the transportation infrastructure necessary to grow and prosper for decades to come.
"The D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas are the 1st and 5th most congested in the nation," said Speaker Michael E. Busch. "House Bill 1515 earned the support of numerous business groups and chambers of commerce because our transportation network is the backbone of the State's economy. We worked hard to balance the impact on the consumer with the urgent need to address the State's aging infrastructure and relieve road congestion."
"One of the best ways to continue to attract employers to Maryland is to invest in our infrastructure. This legislation will create thousands of jobs and allow Maryland's economy to continue growing," said Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. "Combined with the Public-Private Partnership law that is estimated to create 4,000 jobs, we're sending a clear signal that Maryland is the best place in America to launch and grow a business."
By creating a sustainable transportation funding source that is sensitive to inflation for the first time in Maryland's history, Maryland's Transportation Trust Fund will be able to keep up with the ever-increasing demand for highways, transit and rail and the growing cost of materials and labor needed to build major infrastructure projects. Improving Maryland's infrastructure is vital to quality of life and economic prosperity. Marylanders commute 32 minutes on average to work, the longest commute in the nation, and lose $6.2 billion each year on our congested and deteriorated roads. Furthermore, 95 percent of goods shipped annually from Maryland travel on state roads, and quality infrastructure is a key factor businesses consider in deciding where to locate, invest, expand and create jobs.(Fast Facts Sheet)
In a recently released report, AAA states that average gas prices are down 20 cents statewide and down 22 cents in Baltimore City in the last month alone. Since a year ago, average gas prices are down about 45 cents statewide and in Baltimore City. Bucking normal trends of rising gas prices in the spring and summer, AAA predicts gas prices will continue to decline this summer.
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Modified 6-12V - 5W Dynohub Wind generator.
A considerably lighter 6 blade folded aluminium propeller was built that gave better start up.
Detailed plans can be downloaded as a 12 page Adobe .PDF file here (1Mb)
I have purchased a brand new Taiwanese made dynohub from eBay for £12 +£6 postage.
It is rated as 6V- 3W, but I think it will offer more power, it has an internal resistance of 4 ohms as compared to the original dynohubs 6 ohms.
I bolted the hub to my small test rig, left image and gave it a spin by hand. I got 13volts unloaded and 0.59A Current (AC).
This suggests approximately 7.5 watts can be achieved when spinning at approx 120 rpm.
The design of the hub, with its large hub flanges lends itself well to the mounting of the aluminium propeller above.
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The Amarillo Police Department has arrested four men after a car and foot chase in west Amarillo.
Names of the four men and the charges against them were unavailable as of Friday afternoon, according to APD Officer Jeb Hilton.
Just after 11 a.m. Friday, an APD officer spotted black Honda Civic driving without a license plate near the intersection of Jennie Avenue and Teckla Boulevard and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.
The driver of the car refused to stop and drove to the 5000 block of Everett Avenue before stopping the car in an alley.
At that time, the driver and three passengers exited the car and attempted to run from the area on foot. APD officers were able to capture all four men shortly after.
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The Red Georgia dirt baked to a sweltering temperature in the hot summer sun, making our feet sweat. Our platoon would pound out five mile runs in combat boots and full gear. Infantry training is grueling work. But remembering thousands of new things was the hardest.
If we didn't pay close attention, or forgot some critical piece of training, it could cost us our life, or the lives of others. We were learning to fight and survive. There was much more to it than I'd thought�so many things to know, some of which we couldn't imagine a need for.
"What sound is this?" The instructor asked.
"Swish, swish, swish." Everyone remained silent.
"Tell em Sergeant."
"That's the sound of brush against the pant legs of U.S. fatigues."
"You mean you can tell they're American just be the sound?" I asked.
"Different countries, different uniforms, different materials. In Viet Nam we learned this next sound well."
"Swish, swish, swish." As usual, I couldn't keep quiet.
"Sounds the same to me Sarge."
"Listen again to both, and you'll hear a subtle difference in the sound of brush against our uniforms and the all cotton of the Vietcong's."
Amazingly, there was a difference. We learned to use all of our senses to their full potential. That skill would later prove invaluable.
There are many night-time sounds along the Demilitarized zone spanning the border between North and South Korea, where our five man squad was on ambush patrol.
A strange insect we called "kimchee crickets", made clicking sounds. I was on point, with all my senses focused on detecting any man-made sounds or smells. Our job was to catch North Koreans sneaking across the border to infiltrate the democracy in the south. Some of them have been successful in obtaining high-level positions in the South Korean government.
Trying to filter out the slight sounds of the men behind and to my right and left in a wedge formation, we stalked a semi-wooded area around a known infiltration route. The crickets were clicking away, when I heard two clicks that sounded slightly different. They were similar to the crickets, yet distinctly metallic clicks. And crickets aren't made of metal.
I signaled a halt, and then for a consultation with Sergeant Davis, an old combat veteran, who was serving as rear guard. Using night vision field glasses, we discovered three enemy soldiers, escorting two infiltrators. They had heard us coming and were lying in ambush, waiting. The clicks I had heard were the safeties being taken off of their AK-47's, and switched to automatic.
Sarge deployed us into a semi-circle around the enemy, catching them in a cross-fire. Bullets whizzed past my head like super-sonic bumble bees on a deadly mission. When the fire-fight ended, my friend, "Robert (Crash) Kolowitz," was grazed by a 7.62 X 39 mm round. But that was our only injury. The communists didn't fare as well; with two dead. We captured the would-be infiltrators and one soldier. That was in 1980.
Today, as the world keeps fearful eyes on North Korea and their god-like supreme ruler, Kim Jong-un, there are still firefights along the DMZ. It doesn't happen often, and you won't hear about them in the news. As far as the U.S. Army is concerned, they never happened at all. Politics!
My knees are paying a price for the abuse they took in the Army. Whenever I kneel down, each knee complains with a loud "click-clack". But I imagine those clicks are a sweet sound to our Lord, as I kneel and thank Him constantly for bringing us safely through that ordeal. My knees might be rickety-clickety now, but I have an entirely new body waiting for me when I get to heaven.
Many nights I can't sleep, thinking about those two soldiers that died, wondering whose bullets did that. Lord willing, I'll never touch another gun. In North Korea, every young man is required to serve in the military, and those soldiers were only doing as ordered. The penalty for disobeying is death.
I've learned there are undercover Christians in North Korea, who face severe persecution and death because of their faith in Jesus Christ. The possibility horrifies me that maybe those two men...
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You pulled me in with your description of the different sounds cloth can make. I held my breath while your characters were in danger. Nicely done!
Wow, one of your best. I could hear the clicking and swishing sounds, excellent writing!
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I was wandering around on my bike and stopped by Dorothy Wong and Jeff Herring's (www.socalcross.org) place to see how they fared in the apocalyptic wind storm. Jeff was in Chinatown building the course for the weekend's UCI cyclocross races, and surprisingly Dorothy was at home, frantic and on fire as usual. Naturally, I was asked a favor.
The favor entailed a car ride with Dorothy to El Monte, a city south of Los Angeles, and driving back to Chinatown with an RV. I pictured myself driving Dorothy's Subaru to the race venue and then home. I knew going into this favor I wouldn't be home in a couple of hours, and being thus prepared, we rolled out of Altadena and down to the RV dealer in the miry muck of traffic. 3 or 4 freeways and 45 minutes later– a typical drive in LA– we arrived in El Monte. As paperwork was being signed and the RV was getting checked out, I found myself in the driver's seat. Although I used the drive the women's demo truck for Cannondale, it was never as big as this RV, and I wasn't sure, but I knew I would just have to roll with it. Dorothy darted off in the Subaru while I sat in the RV parking lot trying to figure out how to drive away without running over people or pets, with the added challenge of not knowing where I was going.
The winds were strong that day. The gusts were 20 miles per hour if they were 5. The RV wouldn't run over 50 miles per hour without shaking and shimmying. I felt like I was on an old steel bike with down tube shifters trying to navigate a descent on l'alpe d'Huez. Slow down slow down slow down I kept telling myself as I drifted from side to side over the white lines I was supposed to be in between.
The Pros were checking out the course when I arrived and the production crew was under pressure building bridges and stages. I was exhausted from my effort, and ready to go home, and eat lunch or so. I connected with Dorothy and came to find out I would be held to another task. As we finished chatting with Sue Butler and the other Pro women, Dorothy explained I would drive the 24 foot Diesel Enterprise Rental Truck back to the rental facility. Really?
This could get interesting.
I fired her up and left right away without any warmup. Not a good idea, but I wanted to get home, and now. I followed Dorothy and her Subaru through Chinatown, driving over curbs and taking up two lanes until we hit the freeway. The tricky part hadn't even begun. The next trick would be getting from the far right lane to the far left lane and merging from the 110 freeway onto the 5. Barely able to reach the pedals, and learning how long it takes to slow down even 1 mile per hour, I, with full white knuckles, made it. Lane changing comprised turning on the blinker looking and then just pulling over. If people were in the way or in a blind spot, they would have to move because really, this truck handled like a Magna with its fork on backwards with enough inertia to catapult the Moon into orbit from Earth (why doesn't our Moon get a name, like the moons of Jupiter?). Every time some driver pulled in front of me I just said a prayer to the Diesel gods, "please, give me room, give me time and let me live through this, please!"
I was behind Dorothy for a time, again not knowing where I was to go, and I filed on to the 2 and headed up to the 134. I put myself on the 134 East- wrong way, and I couldn't see Dorothy anywhere. I would have to flip around and head West to Brand. If you know the San Rafael/Colorado Bridge exit on the 134, picture me getting off, trying to turn left and not run over the cars in the oncoming lanes, get in the left lane only to find the on ramp to 134 West closed. Was I going to have to drive UP San Rafael? Holy sh*t! And luckily at that moment of sheer unadulterated panic and mania, I noticed the Cal Trans workers picking up the cones. I yelled out of the window, "are you opening the ramp?" "In two minutes," the worker says. Thank &*()^&%$##% God! I was really losing it at this point. Driving this giant truck onto the freeway is a futile endeavor, really. To get up to speed and merge, an impossible prospect. I would simply have to do what I did before. Turn signal, look around and just go.
I made it to the Brand exit and headed South, calling Dorothy. I missed the original exit, and went on the wrong freeways altogether when I lost sight of Dorothy on the 5, and now very late, so Dorothy was arranging for me to pick up the Nissan sprinter van and she left. I drove the truck down Brand, in rush hour. Brand is a very busy commercial street with malls, restaurants and the like. I had to drive all the way to Los Feliz. I made it. Stressed and overwhelmed, yet I had that adrenaline high you get from clearing a technical rock section in Sedona where one wrong move puts you over a cliff.
With that feeling I jumped into the Nissan and literally squealed the tires pulling out into traffic. I made it back to Dorothy and Jeff's house where Alex picked me up and I was never so happy to be out of a vehicle and at home in my life. Now I could rest.
Aside from the Dorothy "Wong Wong Way" Wong adventures, the month of December has happened without my realization that 2011 is al but over.
A week after the truck driving adventure, I was hosting Huck for the day. Huck is a sweet female Labrador rescue from the Pasadena Humane Society. She is the calmest Lab I have ever met, which means I like her. She spent the day with Amélie and I, and spent time wrenching on the patio with Alex in the afternoon. She was on her best behavior, and played with Amélie all day.
Amélie found Huck's tail entertaining, and seemed to enjoy the company on what would be a routinely boring day around the house.
Other than this, it has been routine around mtbchick headquarters. Teaching spin, TRX and training on and off-road, eating and trying to enjoy winter. The good news is the solstice is next week and we can celebrate the onset of longer days.
There are so many products to review and show off, rides to talk about and recipes to share, but I must get back to it for now, enjoy the photos, and your day!
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I see from today's comments that Liverpool have joined Arsenal in trying to undermine City's sponsorship arrangements with Etihad.
What on earth has it got to do with these Clubs? Liverpool are still spending on average footballers and their squad looks no closer to being able to break back into the top four unless of course it is at the expense of Ashburton Grove's finest, who seems to have more leavers than joiners just now.
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And Adebayor...what has he done wrong? Well, Emmanuel, after your suspension, injury and escapades at the African Cup of Nations, you hardly put a run in did you? Do you suspect it could be for that reason that Mancini doesn't rate you? Whenever you came on you did nothing and conveyed the impression that you had no heart for Manchester City. Why on earth do you think that Mourinho will want to buy you? Last season on loan you were effectively a bargain basement attacking option, but to become a regular part of one of the world's biggest Clubs...I think not!
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I can still please a woman better than you.
That's harsh. Is it just because he's Asian?*Chuckles*
Though I'm pretty sure you could please a man better than me.
Could be a compliment...but it's most likely an insult...
Could be a compliment...but it's most likely an insult...
It's a comsult.
It's a comsult.
But what if he's gay? Or bi? Then it would be a compliment! But if he's straight, then you just insulted him twice!
Aaaaaaand cue strop telling everyone to keep it pg-13.
Never fails.
Keep it pg-13 guys >_<
And thoad, you're underage. Don't go posting stuff suggestive of your partaking in illegal activity on these forums!
And thoad, you're underage. Don't go posting stuff suggestive of your partaking in illegal activity on these forums!
Tee hee.
50 hours!? Come on! That's, like, forever. Or 50 hours. Or two months WoM-time.
So Gantic didn't submit? That is a pity. I was looking forward to reading his entry.
But as long as he hasn't submitted... may I make some changes to my entry? Like, significant, plot altering changes, not just stylistic ones.
Specifically, I had planned an additional scene inside the building, another bit from The Bullman's perspective (quite probably coupled with some more Leon-centric stuff), an extended ending and an alternate way for Leon and his hyena to reunite.
...maybe I should just quit while I'm ahead.
SO TTLY CALLED IT.Given Strop's good nature, it's hard to tell if he would have said that had you not preempted him, or if he was just going with the joke. It is distinctly possible that observing the behavior has altered it. Way to go, Manta, you've created Schrodinger's Ninja Pony.
Honestly, xzeno, I kind of thought he'd tell them off because I called it as well.
Strop's just a big teddy filly.
Honestly, xzeno, I kind of thought he'd tell them off because I called it as well.
Obviously they should knock it off, considering Strop is not a fair judge. He is a really, really biased judge, and I doubt I would be able, or even care to fix it, if Strop simply ruled that they are going to loose and work in the stables shovelling unicorn poo, because the annoyance on this thread got too great.
may I make some changes to my entry?
Sure: since it will likely be archived, we'd like you to be happy with what is archived.
Way to go, Manta, you've created Schrodinger's Ninja Pony.
I like this. Good call.
...if Strop simply ruled that they are going to loose and work in the stables shovelling unicorn poo
Ooh, Cen's giving me ideas again >:3
Ooh, Cen's giving me ideas again >:3
Doesn't matter to me I'm not in the competition!
Hold on, I need to do something with Leon's post for a second...
It sure it takin' yu a while
I can post the judgement now, because it doesn't involve me posting anything in the archives just yet!
Judgement Day
Here's what's going to happen: I'm going to briefly state the winners of each match, then I will provide my (out of character) commentary below. After that, I will post the material for the events that occur immediately afterward. Some of you will receive further assignments!
Over the next couple of days, I will then post the scenes between this round and the next.
So without further ado, the winners of each match have been bolded:
The Matches of the Round of Eight:
Frank -vs- Pixel
The Bullman -vs- Leon McAcid
Manta -vs- Thoad
Crimsonblade -vs- Chill
The Feedback
First, well done to everybody this round. I think 87.5% on-time submission is the best we've done the whole year! Some people have really stepped up now that we're in the late stages of the tournament. Congratulations to those who won, and to those who were knocked out, do not despair, as there remain opportunities yet!
Now, onto the commentary of the matches. In general, as you may or may not remember, this tournament centers largely around character development, as it is a casting call. Progress throughout the tournament ultimately depends on how much I can work with your character and flesh it out. This obviously involves a prerequisite level of writing, all of which, at this point, you are currently at.
Frank -vs- Pixel
This was a very close one. Each entry had its strengths, and it was very hard for me to assess which ones I considered more important at this point in the competition. Frank's version of events included excitement, hectic action and excellent use of the environment and props. Pixel's version was more of a gritty, hard slog, but explored his internal conflicts, which I did mention was of much importance for both of you. In fact I would be very happy if I could have Pixel's introduction and Frank's action... but there can only be one, and judging by what I have seen thus far plus your perceived response to the feedback I gave you guys, after much umming and ahhing and changing my mind, I finally awarded the fight to Frank. I feel that the abilities of the characters were better portrayed in Frank's entry, plus I did note that both characters had flying ability (my main reason for having them matched up, hinted at when Strop crashed- I mean returned Frank's portacopter to him), and when it comes down to weighing up an introduction and the body of the piece, since the winner's entry is included in the archives, the body counts for a lot.
The Bullman -vs- Leon McAcid
I am more than slightly disappointed that Gantic didn't submit for this round, because not only does this somewhat moot the fun in having Cen be the sole judge of this round, but also because Xzeno went completely all out in this round with possibly the best piece of writing submitted to the WoM so far. Not only has Xzeno paid meticulous attention to everything that has happened in the tournament thus far, but he has referenced Gantic's own fictions on this forum (something I recognise because I have done the same). Even more importantly, Xzeno has read into my commentary about this match being between a mischievous trickster and an aspiring hero and written The Bullman accordingly. I couldn't ask for more, and it's a pity that Strop (the character) had to miss it. Be warned, those who are matched with Xzeno in the next rounds: with prior experience in this kind of activity, this is the guy to beat.
Manta -vs- Thoad
I did take Thoad's emergency delay into account here. This match was similar to Frank -vs- Pixel in that Manta, like Frank, wrote an action-packed piece along the lines of what I had imagined the match to be like, but Thoad focused on the psychological aspects of it. Manta did well to pick up on elements of the interview mentioned but I was looking for more insight into his motives, in particular his late father. On the other hand, Thoad struggled with the knowledge of his lack of experience and maturity (relative to what might be required of a moderator), and its possible consequences, and this gives me a big platform on which to not only explore, but have Thoad develop as a character. I did find it hard to imagine what was going on due to the focus on the internal, here, so I'm going to have to take some liberties.
Crimsonblade -vs- Chill
Alt correctly pointed out that Crimsonblade's entry looked rather substantial. And it was. I had hinted before the start of the round that I was looking for a portrayal of the use and versatility of each character's abilities. More subtle was the hint of the manner in which each character used it, particularly when I said that the powers seemed very strong. What this actually meant was that I wanted to see the extent of the power plus perhaps some form of internal processing as to how the character would decide to use the power, considering its consequences. On this count, Crimsonblade's entry explored this quite a bit. I also liked the fact that the Crimsonblade (i.e. the sword) is used more as a tool rather than an instrument to simply cleave and stab stuff, in keeping with his powers. In terms of writing, there was also a bit of a lack of narrative progression in Alt's entry.
I will also note here that a contributing factor was Manta's admission that he will be somewhat away for the next couple of weeks. I know this does not seem fair to act upon a fair disclosure, but as I've said before, there is now more story to be told outside of the tournament than there is in, the real difference being that the tournament timeline must run as efficiently as possible. The four players we have left are, in fact, among the most reliable of everybody who has participated in this tournament so far, and this... will be more important than ever for reasons I shall reveal to you later!
That's that for the results of the round. Now, I have some assignments here for each of you... most of them involve Strop speaking to your character following the round. Your task is to read the stimulus below, and write a piece accordingly while I get the "in the meanwhile" scenes posted!
Frank: Strop congratulates Frank on his win, and expresses condolences on his now rather damaged portacopter. He still wonders why Frank is this tournament, and whether he ever intends to meet his crew again or return to the skies. Frank's motives are still quite the mystery and time is running short to find out what they are!
Pixel: Strop would like to ask Pixel whether he feels any more equipped to face the criminal scourge of Aristocrat Alley, now that he has had some experience in combat and competition under pressure. Despite the loss, Strop knows that Frank acknowledged Pixel as a good opponent and this should be a confidence booster, perhaps important given Pixel's previously secluded ways. He advises Pixel that he don't have to be a moderator to fight for great justice, and perhaps the first thing he should do before that, would be to formulate a plan and some strategies. Note now that these just might have multiple applications in future!
The Bullman: Was absent and so I'm not sure what to do at this point.
Leon McAcid: gives Strop the creeps, and so now Strop is actually rather dismayed that the Bullman's heroism has worked against him. So much for the power of heroics prevailing over villany! Strop will attempt to ask Leon whether facing The Bullman has given him any insights, but he doesn't expect a straight answer.
Manta: I've already asked to take some liberties over what Manta was experiencing in the helmet, so Strop will ask him if he worries sometimes about following his father's path. Strop will then offer to actually spar with Manta, in the boxing gym, without destroying stuff. His role here is more to be a mentor, and note, Manta, that while he is familiar with kickboxing he isn't going to follow the rules or style of kickboxing! (Note that he isn't out to injure Manta, either.)
Thoad: This Insano-Chamber device intrigues Strop. He wants to try it on and see what it does to his head... and then attempt to spar with Thoad in order to give him some pointers on how not to hurt himself when he kicks somebody. Despite appearing to be a completely impervious ditz, Strop does have insecurities. Most importantly, he constantly worries just how much longer he can keep up being a ninja moderator of Armor Games when his final exams before graduation and job applications and everything catch up with him. He'll probably have a nightmare about how he fails his final exams and all his classmates leave him behind, and he can't find a job as a doctor. It won't incapacitate him, but it should shake him up somewhat.
Crimsonblade: Strop simply asks Crimsonblade, the man of few words, whether he has ever met Dank.
Chill: Strop isn't allowed to speak to Chill, due to ongoing legal issues (remember the Strop revenge?) However, Chill receives a court summons to appear as a witness, and Strop has managed to sneak in a note on the bottom that informs Chill that he will debrief after the court case, if Chill so wishes.
Okay, I think that's it for now. I'd like these pieces to be submitted within a week, as I plan to start the next round by then and you'll be freer if you get this out of the way first. Some tasks are bigger than others, but none of them are that huge unless, of course, you wanna go nuts describing your character's own reaction to their win/loss.
That's it for now, stay tuned!
To add a little, probably unneeded information regarding the judging:
On the Frank and Pixel pair-up: It was a good reason to pair them up simply for the flying (aerial battles are interesting to watch, and does give the author an opportunity to explore the battles grounds better and differently than they would have if it had been a grounded battle), I took note in the characters background as well. Pixel being the slightly snobbish, rich guy that consider money something safe and comfortable, and Frank, the air pirate, that left his (probably rich) aristocrat-family because this disgusted him. These informations called for something interesting, if not in action, then at least in dialogue, as these characters had their similarities. Pixel is a metaphor of how Frank would have been, if he had stayed, and as much as the thought would have disgusted him, it could also have intrigued him, and made him rethink how he is going to live his life. With this, he could have come out stronger on the other side. For Pixel, who most likely does not know of Frank's past, it was just a battle, but Frank has been outside of AG, probably travelling about and meeting action and adventure where he goes, something that Pixel, safe in his home, would not be able to experience.
For everybody left in the tourney:
You will need to take your time to read up upon your opponents. Many of the entries have given an image that you are only trying to portray the action, and not the characters. As seen above, a little reading up on would give the stories a whole new flavour of interesting, and it will seem more of a match of equals, than a match where the result is set.
Xzeno did a good job on his, as Strop said. It will be a pity, if he is the only one who can make it seem - real.
On another short note: Poison, I liked the fairness you put into your entry. It did give a bit of the "equal" feeling, simply because it seemed to me that it could have gone the other way. Portraying other characters in a way where you don't end up showing them as pity, self absorbed and characters you would not want to read about makes the story telling stand out. You don't need to degrade others to make yourself look better.
To a point, this goes for Thoad as well.
Manta, however did well in portraying the action, and even with the inconsistency of what the Chamber is, it had a good flow, and for better or worse, it was a good entry on Manta as a character. Thoad however, ended up looking more like one of the bad guys in a shooting game. But overall well done.
To take it short: Go read up on your opponents. They will probably be happy to answer your questions about their character. Trust me, you will be happy you did when the new rounds starts, especially with Xzeno around.
And then there were 4...
(+ an Archiver slowly formulating a diabolical plan...)
It will be interesting to see the final rounds occur...
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