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Pirates reach deadline by signing two, cutting four
The Pirates had until 11:59 on Thursday to decide whether to tender/non tender a contract for 2011 to Ross Ohlendorf, Joel Hanrahan, Jeff Karstens, Ronny Cedeno and Lastings Milledge.
Pittsburgh originally had nine players that were facing arbitration this offseason. Wil Ledezma was signed to a one-year deal, while Zach Duke (who has signed a one-year deal plus a mutual option for 2012 with the Arizona Diamondbacks), Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young were designated for assignment and removed from the roster.
Jeff Karstens agreed to a one-year $1.1 million contract for 2011 (He made $457,000 last year). Karstens went 3-10 with a 4.92 ERA during 19 starts with the Pirates (26 appearances) through 122.1 innings. It is uncertain whether Karstens will remain a starter for 2011 or if he will be used out of the bullpen as long relief.
Ronny Cedeno agreed to a one-year deal which includes and club option for 2012. He batted .256 with eight home runs and 38 RBI with the Pirates in 2010. "We have identified upgrading our infield defense as a top priority and are working aggressively to accomplish that upgrade,' Frank Coonelly said on Thursday afternoon. The Pirates are rumored to be interested in J.J Hardy and Jason Bartlett and will continue to explore options. Cedeno could be used in a trade or as a utility infielder if the right guy is found. "He has the ability to play the position," Huntington said. "He shows flashes of the defense. He shows flashes of the offense. At some point in time, the consistency is either going to come or it's not going to come. There are stretches of time where we feel like it's just about there, and then we have some games that are less than ideal."
Ross Ohlendorf was tendered a contract. He had a few stints on the disabled list and was considered a "very unlucky pitcher" in 2010 (referring to his 1-11 record and 4.07 ERA).
Joel Hanrahan was tendered a contract. He finished the 2010 season with a 3.62 ERA and six saves. Hanrahan also struck out 100 batters (a career high) in 69.2 innings.
Lastings Milledge was non-tendered by the Bucs, making him a free-agent. Milledge batted .277 with four home runs and 34 RBI (.320 AVG against lefties) His below average offense along with his lack of power were both concerns of the Pirates.
General Manager Neal Huntington: "We spent a lot of time analyzing Lastings Milledge as compared with the potential alternatives for the expected role and determined it was worth further exploration of the alternatives. We remain open to continuing dialogue with Lastings."
Argenis Diaz, Donnie Veal and Brian Burres were also non-tendered by the Bucs, becoming free-agents.
Huntington on Donnie Veal: "Everything is on schedule with Donnie's rehabilitation. We made a tough business decision, but we are optimistic we will be able to re-sign Donnie."
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I traveled with the Mets to Boston when Lastings rookie. I watched him make 2 errors on fly balls in LF at Fenway. I was at the hotel bar after the game, Lastings walks in and procedes to get hammmmmmered.
I talked to Steve Traschel about him that night. I drew two conclusions:
1. He was going to be a complete bust but still be a legend in his own mind.
2. He was going to be a legend.
The next day he looked awful.
All the legends can play hung over.
He probably can't believe he got NT'd.
Good Stuff. You're going to like CH, he is the Man.
The Three Bs- I think you'll like it.
The Three B's,
Thanks for the inside scoop on Milledge. Wasn't a fan of him to be honest. I gave him an oppurtnity to change my mind during the 2010 season and he failed. The Pirates need an upgrade over Lastings if they want to win more games. I will check your blog out! Thanks.


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After one season of intensive use I can confidently recommend these for moderate mixed glacier-rock climb. Stability is excellent up to 30 degrees and good for another 20: I even pushed them once on a four pitches 50 degrees icy slope and despite being relatively short the front points held remarkably well. Grip is very good on anything but water ice. The aluminum teeth has good grip on rock too - or at least on the rather soft volcanic rock - but it does wear down visibly on mixed terrain: two Rainier and two Baker climbs later and it needed some sharpening.
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i just recently bought a pair of these this year with the intention of getting some good use out of them come summer and spring. first impression was "WOW, these ARE light" less than a pound a pair doesn't seem like much until you pick up a pair. especially if you have the oppertunity to grab a steal pair at the same time. i have not yet got to use these in the conditions i intended for, although, i did get a chance to strap them on my snowboarding boots (quite impressed that they fit on the big bulky boots, size 9 burton boots, and i could have got them on a size 10 just fine) i was supprised how stable these are considering the non-step in style. i had some soft snow to firm packed snow to try them out on for a little bit. they worked great on that stuff. but not really a tru test. after about 30min of playing/working in the snow, they were still firmly attached to my boots without needing to be readjusted. cant wait to really test them out on the mountains this spring/summer. my only note to make is that if you are bigger than a size 12, don't be supprsied that you'll need the longer extensions. and i must add to the others who throw a fit about having to buy them, c'mon guys, when the brand says size 6-12, don't be supprised when certain 12's are too big. if you know the world of boots and crampons, this should be no shock at all. for those who are about to buy some of these. yea, you're gunna have some fun! enjoy!
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As my children have grown up, I find each holiday season brings a wave of nostalgia. I really miss combing toy stores for that "just right" puzzle, Lego set, or board game (that adult relatives could also stand to play...repeatedly). I am still drawn to the children's section in bookstores, where large covers are illustrated, titles in bold lettering. Is it crazy to also miss being a volunteer in my kids' school library?
So here is a wish for holiday cheer, and a big "thank you," to this year's elementary parent library volunteers. You are the elves who check in piles of returned books and get them all re-shelved for the next class to find, who tuck in small chairs beneath kid-sized tables, and know where the Guinness' Book of World Records is. (If that's still in demand. Or the horse books, "I Spy" books, or Harry Potter.)
I hear the libraries are only open four days a week. That must mean your shifts are busy ones, with three classes of third graders filing in, having a read-aloud, and finding new books in back-to-back 30-minute periods one weekday morning. Or kindergarten or preschool classes. Or the 5th grade classes, trying to accomplish research while the librarian is available. Thanks to the parent volunteers, who provide another adult presence in the room during all the activity.
My kids all went to Muraco, so here's a shout out to 2011-12 Muraco library elves (first names only, and sorry if I leave anyone out): Maura G., Stephanie, Maura S., Kirsten, Barb, Joanna, Devi, Sharon, Jenny, Amy, Samantha, Diane, Laura, Sue, Jennifer, Sarah, Cindy, Samina, Teresa, Andrea, Corinne, and Christine. And to the dozens of parents at Lincoln, Lynch, Ambrose and V-O.
Happy Holidays to you all, and to all a good holiday break!
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Women In Horror Month Round-Up, pt. 1
- Directors Jen and Sylvia Soska wrote a fan piece on V.C. Andrews, which isn't exactly about film but is perfect nonetheless. I would kill to see the Soska sisters do an adaptation of one of V.C.'s novels. (My Sweet Audrina is the most important feminist camp horror film that's never happened, right?)
- In fact, you should probably be reading the Soska Sisters' blog anyway. For WIH month, they've been doing features on important women horror icons: Lisa Marie, Naomi Watts, costume designer Colleen Atwood (of Edward Scissorhands fame), Shirley Jackson, and others.
- Day of the Woman is doing a fabulous series called The ABC's of Women in Horror
- Luke Walker commented on his favorite female characters in horror, and I think I should probably do the same
- My favorite part of this piece on Carrie is how Alexandra tries to complicate our staid interpretations of womanhood in de Palma's film with a short reassessment of Sue Snell. I think Sue Snell is maybe the most important complicating component of Carrie
- A careful re-examination of Prom Night sequels? Cinesploitation knows how to make me blush, that's for sure
- Flavorwire did a pretty neat piece on taxonomies of women that scare audiences
- Our Scottish followers should try to catch the Jennifer's Bodies Film Festival, which will feature feature-length and short horror films directed by women (location/date TBA)
- Followers in Toronto can go watch Slumber Party Massacre on Feb. 16th. This film is my favorite horror film written and directed by women to start conversations about gendered representation and tropes in the slasher genre.
- The Stranger With My Face Horror Film Festival in Tasmania will be screening the Soska Sisters' Dead Hooker In a Trunk as well as other female-directed films, Feb. 17-19th
- Folks in Boston can catch the Stiletto film fest Feb. 25th
- I'm way jealous of our Pittsburgh readers right now: On February 25th, Eljay's Books is going to be having a panel on representation of women in horror featuring, among others, Amy Lynn Best, director of Splatter Movie: The Director's Cut. I would love to get to talk to her! If anyone goes to that, you should consider writing about the panel for feministfilm! PLUS, A portion of proceeds from book sales will go toward Pittsburgh Action Against Rape.
- Check out the new and old fan-submitted WIH Massive Blood Drive PSAs: Shizuko, Sadie (TW for blood, of course)
- Here's a min-profile on the super important Debbie Rochon (my fangirling over her is outing me as a Troma fan, but whatever)
- And an interview with Evil Dead's Theresa Tilly
- And an interview with director Cindy Baer
- And Mary Parker looked at Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark (for real!)
You can like WIHM on facebook for more of this, including horror literature, art, and theater.
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This Sunday at 10:00 AM the New York Open Judo Championship will be held at the New York Athletic club in NYC. This is the 26th year the NYAC has put on the tournament that draws some of the top athletes in the United States as well as the world. Top Americans will be Nick Delpopolo, Travis Stevens and Garry Leger. If you happen to be in NYC, go cheer them on. Here is what Nick Delopolo said on his facebook page about the tournament at the New York Athletic Club.
"Getting excited to compete in New York City this weekend! All are welcome to attend! NYAC does it up right with a live DJ, food and refreshments, live commentator, film crew and chanting crowds! If you live in the NYC area.. don't miss it!" Sounds like a good time for a Sunday!
Can't wait to hear how it goes and see some video.
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kcwc day 1: dana's 90 minute shirt
I don't know why it took me so long to try this out. It is ridiculously easy and cute, and there is nothing I love more than a plain t-shirt. I foresee several more of these tee's to be added to Oscar's wardrobe.
Find Dana's Pattern Making Tutorial HERE and the 90 Minute Shirt Tutorial HERE.
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- Mary Ella said...
This looks wonderful, did you just leave the ribbing edge raw- or tuck it under?
- September 21, 2010 5:48 PM
- Jill @ homemade by jill said...
For my ribbing, I folded over one side (that shows on the outside of the shirt) and surged the other side and didn't fold it over (for the inside of the shirt).
- September 21, 2010 5:50 PM
- Auntie Louisa said...
I love the colors you chose.
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- dana said...
ooo. great color combo. thanks for all the links!
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- Monster's Mommy said...
Ohhhh I'm loving the color! Looks great.
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This is a cool challenge. If you or any of your readers are interested in a super cute dress pattern for girls, check out http://strictlysewing.blogspot.com
I'm giving away a Pink Fig Pattern. Pink fig is Awesome, you will love it! - September 21, 2010 8:18 PM
- Rae said...
oh. my. is there a cuter kid on the planet???
Great shirt; I'm a huge fan of the aqua.. - September 21, 2010 9:56 PM
- Single PAP said...
adorable.i want to start making some clothes for my daughter and this sounded easy, but for a never-sewn-before person, her tutorial looked hard!!! and it would take me weeks to figure out how to finish that shirt! darn, i wish i could sew. :(
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You sew with such precision. I love it!
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He is just the cutest kid I have EVER seen!!! I can only hope that we will be so blessed. Adorable shirt, too! :)
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You see, his opponents are a group of rebels within the Republican party, John McCain, Lindsay Graham and John Warner who stood up and said "NO!" to the President's plan. Meanwhile, the Democrats also stood up and said, "We're just gonna wait over here. You tell us when you're done."
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Newly-elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood has vowed to work for restoration of the democratic rights of the Egyptian people, whom he called "my family" and "my beloved."
"I have no rights, only responsibilities. If I do not deliver, do not obey me," Morsi said in his victory speech on the state television as tens of thousands of people thronged capital Cairo's Tahrir Square, the focal point of the Egyptian uprising, to celebrate his victory by waving Egyptian flags and chanting "God is great" and "down with military rule."
The Electoral Commission announced on Sunday night that Morsi, 61, had officially won Egypt's Presidential election.
Morsi secured 13.2 million (51 percent) of the over 26 million votes polled in last week's presidential runoff against his rival Ahmed Shafik, the last Prime Minister under ousted President Hosni Mubarak, who received 12.3 million votes. More than 800,000 ballots were invalidated, the Al Jazeera reported.
In his nationally televised address, Morsi, a Ph.D. in engineering, also reached out to the army, the police, and Egypt's intelligence services, thanking them for their work in protecting the country, and promised to "preserve" the military.
Hailing Morsi's electoral victory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said in a statement that he "respects the outcome" of the election, and "expects to continue cooperation with the Egyptian administration."
Morsi had made an oblique reference to Israel in his victory speech, when he promised to "keep all international treaties," a vow which would include the 1979 Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. The White House also congratulated Morsi, and urged him to "advance national unity by reaching out to all parties and constituencies."
Bishop Pachomius, the prelate of Egypt's Coptic Church, issued a short statement congratulating Morsi. The Coptic community constitutes about ten per cent of Egypt's population, and some were worried by Morsi's candidacy, fearing that his government would restrict their personal freedoms.
The President-elect is expected to take his oath of office later this month before the country's Supreme Court - though a spokesman said on Facebook that Morsi would take the oath in front of Parliament, the "only elected institution" in the country.
The Muslim Brotherhood said in a statement that Morsi had resigned his positions in both the Brotherhood and its Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), fulfilling a campaign pledge.
Morsi's victory puts an end to more than a week of behind-the-scene negotiations between the Brotherhood and the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF). He had claimed victory just hours after last week's runoff election, based on unofficial figures tallied by the Brotherhood, but the Electoral Commission delayed its official announcement until Sunday.
Morsi has begun talks to form a Presidential team and a Cabinet that "would truly represent Egypt after the revolution," according to a statement on the Brotherhoods Twitter.
Shortly before the closure of the polls last week, the ruling Generals had issued a decree sharply curtailing the powers of the new President. It permitted the President to declare war, for example, only with the approval of the military council.
SCAF will also keep control of legislative powers, and the budget, until a new Parliament is elected. Egyptians went to the polls in November to elect a legislature, which was dominated by the FJP, but it was dissolved earlier this month after a high court ruling found parts of the electoral law unconstitutional.
Saad el-Katatni, Speaker of the now-dissolved Parliament, had also met with officials from SCAF, and told them that the Brotherhood would not accept the court ruling or the election-night decree. But it is unclear whether the Brotherhood ultimately accepted those decisions in exchange for the presidency.
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They say a picture tells a thousand words. This winter, you can help tell the story of the Snoqualmie Valley by sending in your shots of scenery, people and animals for the Valley Record's sixth annual Scenic Photo Contest.
This year's contest includes three categories: People, which would include portraits of locals; Animals, including pets and livestock with real personality; and Scenic, of the best local vistas, such as Rattlesnake Lake or Mount Si.
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Last year, the newspaper received hundreds of entries from local photographers. Making the cuts were tough, but the published shots included iconic rural and urban scenes from all four seasons in the Snoqualmie Valley. Local wildlife, Mount Si and Snoqualmie Falls are often featured, but so are unusual photos showing rarely seen angles of the Valley.
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This project provided for the replacement of 17 aircraft loading bridges. It was divided into two phases: Base Bid, which replaced 10 bridges and Bid Option #1, which replaced 7 bridges.
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This project provides for the construction of a customer service building, a ready-return parking garage, new utility building and associated service areas for the rental car companies to maintain their vehicles. The facility will also include concessions and will be connected to the Terminal via covered walkways.
Exterior Terminal Improvements: Phase 2
This project provides for the modernization of the exterior features of the Terminal building. On the upper level, the curtain wall fa�ade will be replaced with windows and new entrances. Expansion joints along the Terminal fa�ade will be replaced. The inner and outer roadway curbs will be expanded by 3 ft on both levels and roadway lane widths will be narrowed accordingly. This project was bid with the Interior Terminal Improvements Phase 3 project and has been coordinated to mitigate passenger and tenant impacts.
Interior Terminal Improvements Phase 1 (Restrooms)
This project provides for the complete rehabilitation of 12 restrooms along with minor renovations to an additional 9 restrooms throughout the terminal and all concourses. Work has been phased with other planned/ current interior construction work in the Terminal to minimize impacts to passengers. (This project was originally bid in 2009 but was rebid in 2010).
Interior Terminal Improvements: Phase 3 (Terminal and Baggage Claim)
This project provides for the modernization of the interior of the Main Terminal building. On Level 2, the offices on the roadway side of the main corridor will be demolished up to the curtain wall and will be reconfigured into a circulation area with new Terrazzo flooring. The ticket counters will be refurbished and relocated to allow for the placement of EDS machines behind them. Level 1 modernization efforts consist of upgrades to the flooring and baggage claim finishes. This project was bid with the Exterior Terminal Improvements Phase 2 project and has been coordinated to mitigate passenger and tenant impacts.
New Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Facility
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This project includes the reconfiguration of the security checkpoint screening lanes at Concourse D to increase the ingress and egress capacity at the checkpoint. The renovation work will include carpet replacement, painting, speaker replacement, installation of additional lighting, new laptop counters, and reupholstering of all concourse seating. Additional items under this project include replacement of all signage throughout the airport, rehabilitation of the Concourse C tug tunnel, and cleaning of canopies in between the parking garage and terminal.
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Head Master Vladimir Socratic
Head Master Vladimir Socratic tolerates nothing below formality and excellence, with the exception of his pet students. Stringent in demeanour he stands not for the angst of teenagers and will discipline without compromise. These punishments deviate depending on the race and misdeed of the undergraduate. He may also take into account the nobility of an individual due to the influence they may retain beyond the school. Head Master Socratic does not fret about taking affairs into his own hands and, quite often, will drag a delinquent, kicking and screaming from the classroom. He more often than not is of no assistance should a student go to him with a dilemma. However, should a student be fortunate enough to be deemed a 'pet' than they will be subject to great deals of favouritism.
Savant. Sallos Purson
Born into nobility Savant. Sallos Purson ascended through the demon army at great speed. Sallos claimed the title of general at a young age. However, it was due to this adolescence, and thus lack of experience, that he invaded enemy territory too hastily. The result of such irresponsibility was permanent malformation. Nevertheless his appearance did not render him unable to perform his duties as a general and he became one of the most gallant and unsurpassed in the army. Upon his retirement Head Master Socratic offered him a position and Purson eagerly accepted. As a result of his background his classes revolve primarily around the history of wars and battles – a fascinating lesson. Stringent and stern, Sallos does not accept disrespect. Vastly chauvinistic, he expects males to excel physically whilst females to nurture. Due to his background Socratic has also granted Sallos the title as head of defence and protection.
Savant. Fleranse Ronove
Exceedingly abnormal, Savant Fleranse Ronove stands pompous as chief of Political Science. A warlock, mastered in all areas of spell craft, his heightened intellect renders him socially awkward. As one of the less threatening educators at Vendace Halls one observes that the majority of students adore Fleranse. He is more than willing to assist students should they approach him with a dilemma. However a large amount find his class rather complicated as he generally goes off topic or makes no sense when lecturing – though this is typically due to the student's inability to understand his train of thought, not his inanity. He can often be found gazing in awe at floor and when inquired as to what he is doing, he'll usually reply with something very strange.
Savant. Oroiach Zagan
One of utmost punctilious educators in the academy, Savant Oroiach Zagan excels students in their individual development of powers. Arrogant in his gifted abilities Oroiach possesses the power to manipulate 'the dark' to extraordinary measures – habitually in the manifestation of snakes. This demon shows no remorse or compassion in the training of his students and will push them to extreme lengths. Sustaining a great disdain for the fragility of existence and how it affects the living, it's no wonder he pushes his students so vigorously . Due to his powerful talents he boasts a god complex and values himself greater than the headmaster. He sustains a fondness in the punishment of students - often described as twisted by a large number of them. Being insensitive to others misfortune he is of little help when it comes to the 'student experience,' having nil fascination in the battles started by others. Nevertheless Oroiach will instigate conflict so as to cease his monotony. Notorious for the fondness of exceptionally gifted students, Oroiach will express his favoritism in unsettling ways; much more hands on (?) with his pets.
Savant. Focalor Venock
A fallen angel, Savant. Focalor Venock lost his grace, poise, charm and beauty when he embraced 'the darkness'. Being born an angel (the original evil) only to embrace demonic traditions Focalor develop into a sinister creature. Grasping the techniques of the stars and planets and how they affect powers, Savant. Venock is a master of astrology. Amplifying his own darkness by means of the star energy. Possessive over inanimate objects, it's reasonably simple to win Focalor over. Obtaining support, one might say favouritism of this demon puts an individual at a great advantage as he does not like to see failure or surrender of his beloved pupils. To those he does not approve of he is pitiless, malicious and degrading. To the Head Master, Focalor conducts himself akin to a pet and Socratics regards him as such.
Savant. Vepar Avnas
In command of the subject of divinisation is a tremendously influential siren, Savant. Vepar Avnas. Gushed over by the mass of female students Vepar has a tendency to caress both genders. Having ownership over a deep, sensual voice he has complete control over his ability to influence others. His assistance is frequently solitary to females given that they each have something to offer him. Even against the Head Masters command Vepar has seduced female students, purely because he can. Should an individual be immune/resistant to his allure he will stop at nothing to hypnotize them. He lives by the motto 'love deeply and passionately – you might get hurt, but it's the only way to live completely.'
Savant. Glasya Labolas
A demented witch, Savant. Glasya Labolas lectures 'the theory of power'. In possession of a shrill voice she bestows it on all but the Head Master. When attending her lesson it's not uncommon for a student to feel ill at ease as her classroom has numerous shrines (?) dedicated to Head Master Socratic. She herself is under the impression that she'll one day wed him and likes to make a commotion in regards to this delusion. Practised in rituals and potions, she is passionate about aiding individuals on issues with love. Despite her guise she is quite sugary and lovable, assisting students with anything she can.
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Rosalina Bell Forveus
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Rosalina Bell outshines in the elements of air and water; this therefore draws her closer to the power of light. She shines by means of curative charms; healing powers. Her physical abilities betray her; in consequence she situates herself in the posterior end of a battle, casting curative charms on injured allies. With sensitivity to the power of the mind, Rosalina has begun to dabble in the art of illusions and other psychic abilities. This strength however does not excel her curative charms by any means; nevertheless she is a fast learner and appears to be developing swiftly with her mind capabilities.
Due to Rosalina Bell's pure and untainted temperament, she exists as sickly sweet. Her delicate, high voice doesn't vocalize unless necessary. She ascertains that she is a female, the frail gender, and that her position in being is submission to a male in which case he will offer protection. Although Rosalina does not deem everyone to be of equal value she does not act in a way that is demeaning, even when she is being belittled. She identifies and has faith in her own significance, thus does not believe she has to debate it with those clearly beneath her. When engaging in a hostile encounter, Rosalina, akin to a true angel, will attempt to bring accordance before battle. Should she fail, one finds that she will merely evade attacks until her enemy enervates and she can simply walk away; though this has been proven complex at times due to her benevolent nature. Should the fight be of a more intense nature she will play with the elements of air or water, given that she is too feeble to brawl physically.
Born into aristocracy Rosalina glistens with purity. Since she was infantile Rosalina was edified in the ways of primeval and rather chauvinist behaviour and ideologies. She has been educated in the original traditions of the angels, predominantly due to her father being an adjudicator of the high court. Rosalina's chauvinist behaviour is also profoundly influenced due to the lack of her mother who was exiled for heresy by her own husband. High Judge Romiel, Rosalina's father, was obligated to banish his wife due to her immersed involvement in one of the holy wars. High Judge Romiel forbid even the slightest chance that Rosalina would trail her mother's footprints and thus as soon as he banished his wife he set about educating his daughter as traditionally as possible. Before she received her letter of acceptance from Head Master Socratic she was inculcated to study under strict conditions. Should she not be studying, then she was standing next to her father in assemblies of the angels.
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Christopher James Sayian
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Complimentary to Christopher his physical capabilities serve him well; agile, strong and swift. These qualities grant him pride within himself. Upon drawing himself closer to mastering the elements that are earth and water, he has acquired the power to manipulate electromagnetic radiation – that is to say, Christopher captures the waves of energy flowing around him and manipulates their forms (as such, radio waves, micro waves, infrared waves & x-rays). Should he bring this power into play, one cannot stress enough the danger that besieges it. If Christopher is not cautious enough he can drain himself of all his magical energy, which would result with him, unintentionally tapping into his individual life force and exhausting himself of that also.
Christopher's pride, one could say his self-importance, stems from his physical qualifications. That is not to say he isn't with his allures; he's charming and exceedingly charismatic. Eccentric is a word that best describes his ways. He doesn't have a tendency to waste time on formalities and official procedures. Pride in himself and his race is evident and respect or reverence isn't something Christopher possesses for those he knows not and sustains no problem in sharing his dogma. He has the drollness of a mordant cynic; he's sarcastic. Christopher sustains a weakness for trouble and should he find none he will craft it himself. Not anything is of worry to him, negligent and blasé, he can bear a great deal before he snaps. Protective over those he acknowledges as friends (especially Rosalina Bell), and is quick to jump to their aid. Delving into the unholy practices of the angels is not infrequent of him.
The head of the Saiyan family, Christopher's father, holds the position as General for one of the angel armies. Thus Christopher was trained from early years to be at a physical peak, in which he succeeded immensely. The success of his training brought with it the approval of his father and Christopher has grown to be the pride and joy of the Sayian family. In his father words, "Out of all of my sons, I have complete confidence that it will be Christopher who will lead the Sayian name into the highest of nobles." Taking into account the military background of his family, Christopher was taught respect and obedience for those who are higher than him. In addition, knowledge is of significance and he was trained to sit and learn. It was in his strict learning conditions that he met Rosalina Bell, an unusually pure angel with even more unusual primeval ideologies. He befriended the girl and has not been separated since.
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Vincent Alexander Venetti
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Vincent's physical capabilities exceed that of an average Demon; he is faster, stronger and more agile than most – a feat he prides himself in. Vincent has mastered the element of Fire and is close to achieving Air; this has drawn him towards the power of darkness, a power which he is willing to accept with wide, open arms. This has allowed him to gain the power of manipulating and draining life-forces, also giving him power to manipulate the will of the dead; not yet allowing to raise the dead, however, manipulating a ghost or a ghoul to do his bidding; however, he has not quite mastered the technique, therefore, on the rare occasion, it has the potential to backfire on him.
Vincent is a natural born leader, he knows how to intimidate, how to control and how to be in control. Although he doesn't have a short fuse, his demeanour is that of pure evil; unlike his friend, Melody, he takes on the persona of a true Demon. He has little patience for those ranked below him; which to him is everyone, and he doesn't take disrespect lightly. Callous to those who mean nothing to him (this again is everyone) he has no problem in disciplining where he sees fit.
Being born into nobility justifies Vincent's lack of patience and respect for those beneath him. From an early age Vincent was taught that being at the top was of the greatest importance. The moment he realized that he and his family, although noble, were not at the top his demeanour changed to a great degree. It is an expected stage of development for the eldest son of a demon family to seize charge as soon as possible.
This for Vincent happened at quite an early age. His father though not pleased that his son now surpassed him permitted the change of leadership without question. Upon Vincent gaining authority of the Venetti family he also gained the attention of some of the higher ranked officials within the underworld. This pleased him and his family greatly and with Vincent in charge the Venetti family over the years has grown in power and status. Vincent's reasoning for acceptance at the Academy of Vendace Halls is primarily due to the fact that he wishes to follow the family tradition and graduate like those before him.
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Melody Aveline Faunt
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For a female, Melody's physical abilities are rather high; she is speedy and stealthy which can come in handy in close range battle; she has also come closer to mastering the elements of Earth and Fire, therefore leading her closer to the power of Darkness; she has learnt how to create, manipulate and destroy matter. This power, however, can take quite the toll on her if used too much. Sometimes it would be easier to run from the battle than to stand there and waste the time and energy on deconstructing the matter of her opponent, other times, it can lead to immense pain and very rarely cause her to start breaking the matter of her own body down.
Cool, calm and collected, it takes quite a lot to break Melody's rage break. She is easily frustrated and tends to exclaim her words when she is; however, she is almost never angered. Sitting back and watching is her forte' in a crowd of people she doesn't know; however, with friends, she can be quite the talker. For a Demon, she comes off seemingly innocent; she is childish more often than serious, but knows when to hold her tongue. She is quite the smartarse and will throw sarcastic comments about like a never ending game of hot potato.
She is loyal to a T; she would follow her close friend, Vincent, to the ends of the realms and back; despite the fact she has no romantic feelings for him at all – she finds him too demonic (the irony befalls her). She isn't very respectful of the lower races; she believes they don't deserve it unless they earn it.
Orphaned at a young age, due to the holy wars, Melody was subject to harsh living conditions. She made it her mission to only survive off the nobles; considering they could afford to do so. As a result, she mastered slipping through state of the art security charms, completely undetected. This led her to the Venetti house; a family stationed high up in the Demons world of politics.
It was in Vincent's bedroom that she was finally caught in her charade of sneaky antics. The proceeding conversation occurred:
Vincent: "What are you doing?"
Melody: "Nothing, what are you doing?"
Vincent: "Going to bed; are you stealing from me?"
Melody: "No,"
Vincent: "Good, because that would be bad,"
Melody: "How bad?"
Vincent: "I'd have to kill you,"
Melody: "That is bad,"
Vincent: "Indeed... My parents are coming, get in the closet, because I'll die if they find you,"
Upon the coming and going of his parents, she proceeded to ask if she could leave his closet and house, in which he bluntly denied her permission; she was stuck there. Through the night she talked to him, speaking of ways he could overthrow his father and take the position as Head of the Venetti family and stated that she could help him if he so wished. It was really from then, where their friendship formed; she would continue to live in his closet (without his parents knowing of their extra house mate), while helping the young Demon to take his rightful place.
Through the years, Melody (also known as the Venetti boy's Closet Demon), has met many noble families and has become quite known within the noble ranks. She often stands at Vincent's side and continues to advise him on the political and family matters he has to deal with. Upon taking charge of the Venetti family, Vincent allowed Melody to have her own room and a place within the Venetti Manor; though, on the odd occasion, he still finds her sleeping in his new, bigger and more comfortable closet.
Played by:
Alaskan Slivtro
Fallen Angel or Pure Demon?:
Pure Demon
Most Used Power:
She most uses the power of short matter manipulation, meaning she can slid into the shadows and teleport short though she has mastered the usage of air. She struggles most with mastering earth, and is yet to try even for fire or air as she uses air to move those elements when available. Shifting through the shadows though takes a quick toll and quickly makes her frame become skeleton like, draining all energy from her.
She is silent mostly, following others or merely observing what is going on. She constantly is found with minor thieves, tuning her skills with daggers and knives. Alaskan, when she does speak, always keeps her voice soft, in a lull of sorts. She willingly enters risky situations to gain favor on whoever's side she wishes to take but when one of those she considers an ally is attacked, Alaskan will torture their lives until they beg for mercy. Sweet in appearance, her temper is as wicked as anyone would imagine.
Born into a thieving family, Alaskan grew up first knowing how to slip daggers between someone's ribs and later grew up into her inheritance. She sought to perfect the art of slipping through shadows and did so until one night she was caught by a handsome boy. She was 7, yet to kill anyone simply because of the sheltered life the thieves provided. They had developed a love for her and taught her everything they could about the craft. But as she had gazed at the boy, a cruel smile danced over her lips.
"Won't you come play with me?" Her whisper had reached the boy's ear just as he noticed the look in her eyes. Shaking his head, he had scrambled backwards but Alaskan merely flitted through the shadows to land on his shoulders.
"Now that's not very nice is it?" Her hands had wrapped around his throat, choking him with cruel strength.
From then on, she was constantly found among all groups, but her favorite places were bars, where men, half drunk, became easy targets to her random killings. Her thieving days never stopped but it wasn't until the age of 16 she actually allowed herself to be brought into friend groups. Now, she used her wicked temper in defense as well as personal pleasure, so long as her friends didn't cross a line.
Played by:
Dexter Sail
Fallen Angel or Pure Demon
Pure Demon
Most Used Power
Dexter isn't very good at many elements. But he can summon fire, and lots of it too. His fire controled by his rage. At the heidth of his rage he might be able to summon a Tsunami of fire (although the strain on his body might kill him). When it comes to something like blasting fire from his hands he just has to think of something that makes him angry. He has also taken interest in air, leading him closer to the darkness; allowing him to slow down time for a few seconds.
If there's one word to discribe him with, it would probably be street. He has cuts and bruises accross his knucles. He knows how to live out in the open. He's cold and hardened on the inside from his days on the street. Never trusting a soul. If he does, you should be thankful.
When Dexter was growing up and going to highschool, He never really was one to hang out with the jocks; in fact he'd rather put his nutsack in a blender. He never really was a normal scene kid either; he never thought cutting yourself was cool. To him, life was just a sadistic oppurtinity for some facists to do whatever the hell they wanted. His life was a slowing wheel, the world was gray to him. But there was a bright spot in all of this. Her. Her name was Vickky Favorm. Most people would have seen her just as any old slumbitch going to that wretched, pathetic excuse for a school. He didn't. They had a rocky relationship. Lots of fights about this and that. One night it was a real brutal one and... well. He killed her. He didn't know how he had done it... What had come over him?
What had triggered it? She'd said something about his dad (who had left him at a small age) and a 'You Bitch' had been thrown in there somewhere. He had burned her death. That's when his mother told him of his true manner: A Demon. He ranaway from home. They found him. They brought him to the academy.
Played by:
Ride TheNarwhal
Alexander Lieu
Demon and Shifter
Most Used Power:
Shifting into a silver moon wolf, his face half marred with a white slash across it. His demon powers manifest in the control of fire, shadows and earth but in order to do this he must feed on the shadows. If there are not enough, or he pushes himself too far, he begins to deform, becoming part wolf part demon at the same time. His eyes glow purple, his skin turns a golden shade, arms lengthen, fur sprouts, jaw protrudes, teeth sharpen but mostly he is just driven mad. If pushed far enough it can take days to weeks for him to return to normal.
He is outgoing, charming and an all around attention seeker. He would get in fights at a young age, fighting with those around him for fun. But he often switches, taken on a bipolar effect where he can go from outgoing to shut down in minutes. If provoked he will lash out, transforming into his half creature instantly.
He grew up with the wolves, killing his twin brother at the age of three. Afterwards, his mother (the shifter) raised him in secret, training him in the ways of their people. He learned hunting, stealth and control of his shifting. When he was 12 though he moved out, searching through towns until he holed up with the thieves. Having learned stealth, he was adept at the thief life. Soon he rose through the ranks, almost to the point of leadership when he was called to the academy. He had always looked after Alaskan, more of a pet when she was around. He would follow her in wolf form, moving shadows to help her jumping. He stayed low profile, often killing those who followed the without her knowledge. Alex wanted nothing more than her to become the best and those that stood in her way would settle with him.
Played by:
None at the present moment.
Cynric Scrymgeour
An Illithid's strength lies in it's fantastic psionic abilities. From telepathy to mind control, to sucking brainwaves, creating illusions and telekinesis at higher levels. Cynric has focused mostly on Illusions to stay alive on his own in the past years, to cover up his appearance. Raised as a human warlock as a child, he does have some potential for minor sorcery. When well versed in both his psionic and magical abilities Illithids develop tremendous magical resistances. Illithids have a very weak constitution outside of water and so are vulnerable to almost any physical attack. Not to mention that big head and tentacles are somewhat inconvenient to haul around, so speed and agility is not their forte. Under water though! All these weaknesses are reversed.
Having spent a life in shadows and solitude Cynric is somewhat antisocial. That is, he is afraid of people but longs to be close to them. He has yet to find a creature unafraid of his appearance and willing to get to know him. That is why he developed almost exclusively his illusion powers. Though perceived as evil, and perhaps a little malicious, the young Scrymgeour is actually fairly thoughtful when... well... IF befriended.
He is very serious about his academics and generally performs very well. Could it be because of his overly large brain? Maybe! But mainly because he seeks power to overcome those that would oppress him.
There is a tale of a witch and her son. Married in satanic tradition, the husband died in obscure circumstances shortly after impregnating his beloved. She bore the child and raised him as a warlock. He was all that reminded her of her late betrothed and could not live without the boy. They lived happy for some years until something changed. The son developed a dark obsession with the sea. He would spend days and days at large on a boat fit only for himself, practicing spells and rituals kept tightly secret. One day, he simply did not come home. The witch became sad for she knew, being his mother or not, she had lost her place in his heart. Walking along the beach one day she heard a call, that of a mermaid. She ran into the ocean until knee-deep and spoke with the creature. "The man you seek to reclaim we seek to discard. This offspring of yours has been tainting our home waters with his Dark Arts and the flora and fauna have began to die." said the mermaid. "This interests me little", answered the witch. "Oh, but there are ways to stop this madness of his... you need to contact the Sea Demon, using these." The mermaid handed the unholy matron two vials: one of black water, the other of iridescent sea salts, and then swam away.
The witch raced back to her cottage, her heart swelling. She prepared a ritual and mixed the vials' contents. Through the pentacle drawn on her floor rose the most nauseating, foul-smelling mass resembling a humanoid skeleton covered in rotting fish carcasses and with the head of a shark. "What dare you ask of me, witch!? Oh! Oh... Say nothing, I understand just by reading your heart. I am the demon your young son has been gathering offerings for in exchange for special powers. I have bound him to me, forget about him!" "I can't!", replied the witch, "he is my world... I need him free of your hold." The demon was obviously angry, and more powerful than any she had seen before, not very far in rank from Satan himself! "I will make you a deal. Give me your life and I will let go of your son's. It is only fair, no? One for one..." The witch fell to her knees and cried. Either way she would lose him, but at least in one he would be free. She quelled her sobbing. "I accept..." After she spoke the words she fell to her knees, a milky white wisp emerging from her mouth and gathering in the demon's hand.
With a snap of his fingers, the Sea Demon made the boy appear, falling to the ground on top of his mother's body. He was no more than 9. "Your mother made a deal with me, boy! Her life for yours. A pity really, you showed promise. I guess I do have a soft spot still for my worldly pleasures." The child raised his head a bit, puzzled. "In any case, you are free! GO, before I change my mind and draw you back in." As the boy scampered to leave the hut, the demon laughed maniacally, itching him to look back. "Here is a present, from father to son." A jolt of violet light shot from the demon, who disappeared, straight into the lad's back. Screaming, he fell to his knees and then on his back, convulsing in pain as his body twisted and deformed, leaving his skin purplish blue, fingers clawed, form slender and his head... oh his head... It was as if a four-tentacled octopus had perched on his neck. When he could stand he dashed off into the woods, never to be heard of again.
Played by:
David Gerschmüch
Turned Werewolf
In a word, he's strong. He's bull-headed, has a bit of an ego, and fancies himself the 'Alpha' personality. This isn't to say that he doesn't have a soft-side. He's loyal, and will bow to those that deserve his obedience after they have proven to him that they should have it. These traits also make him fiercely protective of those he is close to, but that group has never been very large. He's a little quiet, but will speak up if he needs to. He is quite serious about being given his own personal space.
He was born into a small family, his parents and (later on) one younger brother. They lived on the edge of a small town for years with no trouble, his mother an herbalist, and supplier of homeopathic remedies to the rest of the town. His father was a working man. After his younger brother was born, there were rumours of werewolves in the surrounding area. Not very many people took the stories seriously, but they were indeed, true. David was all for helping his mother, and while they and his little brother were out they heard the howl of a wolf. It chilled all of them, as they had never heard the sound before. It was a while later after that day, that David came home one day from being out and found his mother crying in front of their fireplace. His little brother had been out playing in the forest, and was attacked. He was dead.
Fueled by anger, David took a weapon and charged into the woods, prepared to kill whatever beast had taken his brother. It was nights later before he came upon the creature, and battled with him, in the end prevailing, but sustaining his own wounds.
These wounds caused him to be infected by the werewolf disease, which he later found out the hard way.
At first he couldn't control the beast within him. Lucky for his family he was away in the woods, far enough that after his first shift, he had barely reached the edge of the small clearing near his house. He wasn't sure what had happened, but awoke naked and confused. It was his mother who figured it out, as she was working with wolfsbane, and David recoiled from it. From then, he and his mother searched for ways to cure him, or to at least make it easier to control. Yes, this involved heavy chains that he was restrained by in the woods on the nights he felt the beast trying to break through his skin.
He received the letter, having heard about the school and knowing that those that aren't quite normal are the ones that take attendance there. Having better control over his beast, and knowing that others might be there and be able to help him fully accept and control it, he decided that enrolling would probably be best.
You never know what you might find at a place like that.
Played by:
Antoinette "Anne" Tyson
Base Animal:
Born into a noble family, Anne was groomed and trained in the arts of a shifter from a very young age. Her father is the ruler of a kingdom in the west and he married into an even richer family from the south. The two have merged their lands to create the Kingdom of Aadein. Antoinette's father holds the emblem of the phoenix. The phoenix is characterized by its power, grace and elegance and Antoinette doesn't fall short. When properly dressed and placed in a formal setting, she is a beauty. However, she grew sick and tired of the restricting world of the high class and yearned for a way to escape from it. Although she had been trained to be an agile shifter, was in top physical shape, and had mastered her parents animal counterparts, she had never been able to fight real battles. Her inexperience and naïve mind are her biggest weaknesses. The letter that had arrived just a little before her 18th birthday is what gave her the chance she needed to get away. She also hasn't been able to shift into a different human appearance and hopes that this school will help her reach that goal.
Just like a teenager who has been released from the grips of high school life, Anne wants to do nothing short of everything. Her curiosity and desire to experience new things in life are what fuels her every day. Unlike the mannered, respectable, woman she was raised to be, here at the school she is playful, energetic, and also quite sarcastic. Her sarcasm, however much she finds humorous, others can find it to be slightly offensive and brusque. Anne also possess the greatest ability to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Trouble always seems to find her and if it can't, her curiosity always seems to lead her straight to it.
Played by:
Szayel Granz Harribel
Szayel Granz Harribel
Most Used Power:
Charm through eye contact, voice and touch. Sexual energy reading. (Rarely if ever used) Sonic scream through whistle or vocalization.
Szayel is an extremely flirtatious young man, touching and invading a persons personal space often. He avoids serious topics and will do just about anything to get a person in the sack, especially an alpha werewolf, the only creature to be unaffected by his charm so far. However, that does not mean that he is completely sex crazed, he can be serious and is rather protective of his concubines and if he were to attain one, his mate would be pampered, whether he was the alpha or not. If he is not flirting he can be seen reading a karma sutra book, although it is just a cover for a book of 18th century poetry. He is normally quiet when not around others so that he doesn't garter attention but due to his species innate ability to lure people to them, it isn't very often. However, when you put him around other people and he is playfully sarcastic and teasing. He is not much of a fighter but everyone has their limits, when his is reached cover your ears and run, his siren abilities make him a real SCREAMER!...in and out of bed.
Szayel comes from a rather small but powerful clan of Sex entities, ranging from Incubi to sirens. However unlike most birthed Fae, he was able to use his abilities from the start, specifically his charm magic allowing him to manipulate others against their will. Over the years it has just gotten stronger and has continued to grow. His ability howevee, is not easily controlled, forcing gim to charm people without meaning to.
Played by:
Lilith Peisinoe
Most Used Power:
The Siren Song, making her capable of emitting astonishingly beautiful and enchanting song/music that is capable of luring anyone who hears it to come towards the singer.
Sonic scream, to a certain degree. She is capable of emitting it, but currently has little control over when she does so.
Playful, seductive, and sensual. She loves to be around people, especially those of the other sex, and lives by the philosophy of enjoying life to the fullest, and reaping what it has to give. She is very physical, and touches others automatically, usually in the form of caresses and strokes, even when she is not making a sexually orientated move. She has a witty and sarcastic personality, and loves to tease and banter.
While she seems wishy washy, she is surprisingly sentimental about her relationships. Anything that evolves beyond one night stands and romping around in dark corners is something she treasures. Friends and lovers are people that she will loyally follow and protect. As a result, she rarely allows herself to forge bonds like these, considering them a personal weakness.
She was raised in a clan of Sea Sirens, and since birth, has been trained to hone her voice and singing. Because of this particular upbringing, her strongest asset is her voice, having practiced how to enchant and hypnotize others with her songs for her entire life.
Having been surrounded by women that would lure sailors to their deaths, Lilith doesn't think much of cold hearted killing, though she sees no point in practicing it herself. If she is forced to, for whatever reason, she won't hesitate to slaughter someone that she doesn't know, regardless of age, gender, or even innocence.
She has no particular rank associated with her name, aside from the fact that she is a descendant of one of the original sirens. Unfortunately, the name holds little influence among the supernatural community, though she is well known and relatively respected among other sirens.
Played by:
Seth Northey
Seth's entire body has undergone extensive improvement. He is quite a bit stronger, faster, and more dexterous then human average under the best conditions, but when adrenaline pumps into his body, these abilities spike, surpassing mere human beings. He has been improved mentally, but compared with the rest of the students he is not particularly intelligent. Other abilities improved upon include regeneration, concentration, and resistance to injury.
Control Over Power:
Seth's power is constantly in effect at the best of times. However, when Seth gets angry (which is often), due to his enhancements, he gets far more angered then normal, and his abilities spike as a result. He has been known to get to the point where his anger goes past his self-control, although he is relatively good at keeping a lid on it until it is needed.
Seth is an angry person. Irritable and grumpy even at his best, at worst he is downright vicious, if not uncontrollably violent. This makes him superbly hard to talk to. Those who do find Seth to be more tempered and thoughtful then appearances suggest. He tends to shun company, is it, in turn, tends to either shun him or make him pissed. As such, he often performs badly in class, but does well on homework and studying. Judgmental and brash, he rarely minces words or lies, preferring to state exactly as he feels. Since usually he feels angry, Seth has an impressive swearing problem.
I became a mutant the old-fashioned way; kidnapped at an early age, followed by torturous experimentation by unscrupulous scientific assholes. Well... that's kind of an exagerration. They didn't exactly kidnap me. They just did some paperwork and picked me up at the orphanage when I was a little kid... eleven, twelve? Something like that.
The experiments weren't torture, either. They weren't fucking GENTLE, tell ya that, but we aren't talkin', like, thumbscrews or anything. They even doped me up for the big operations... guess they didn't want to hear the screamin'? They were assholes, all business, no talk. Kind of like the dicks you meet at posh schools like this one... I mean, I would guess, anyways? I hear this place is pretty, uh, different.
Eventually I grew up, all of fifteen years old and swearin' like a sailor, and it became hard to contain me. I'm a fucking riot when I'm angry, and they tended to piss me off, y'know? I wanted to get out. Eventually I found the way... the Director of the project came in to have a personal one-on-one with me. So I broke his nose and shoved the bone six inches into his brain. The scientist guys weren't sure what to do about their paycheck fountain turning into a corpse. I took advantage of that, and made my way out.
Took me two days, but I finally got arrested. They found me, tired, hungry, with blood on my knuckles and a few beat-down muggers around me. They didn't like seeing a kid without a home. That's too simple, too merciful. 'Stead, they put me through foster care.
Not really gonna talk about that. Spent time in and out of homes, no real big deal. I started destroying my classwork, too. They couldn't understand how a punk kid like me was getting straight A's, but it's pretty fucking simple. I'm smart. Not sure if I always have been, or if it's a result of the experiments or whatever, but that shit just came easy to me. Studying and doing homework was even kind of fun; I liked using my head. Almost as much as I liked using my fists.
I started roaming the streets, was the main problem. I'd get all fired up about something, creep outta my room, and just... take walks. And I'd beat the shit out of anyone who gave me trouble. Took on whole gangs of guys and beat them till everything was bloody... I always got better. They didn't. Not always.
And that's where you guys come in. Apparently, if I promise 'good behavior', you'll give me all the thinking I'll ever need. No more sissy high school crap, we're talking hard classes and motherfuckers for classmates. Guys that can set you on fire or are actually demons and all that jazz. Let me tell you.
I can't fucking wait.
Played by:
Crake Mersin
Crake is an odd mutant, showing no visible signs of any genetic abnormalities. His brain, however, processes data at a phenomenal rate. His budding intellect already dwarfing all those who tried to study it by the age of 7. His reflexes are also abnormally fast, and his fine motor skills off the chart. Through studying every physics text (theoretical or otherwise) he has developed control over the subsonic resonance that every object, living or otherwise, emits. By tapping the floor or walls or anything really, he can disrupt this resonance, causing an object to wobble, propel itself or even explode
Control Over Power:
It's quite short ranged and he can only cause resonance disruption around one corner, as angling vibrations is very difficult. But firing a brick from the wall around the corner is a small feat. Because of the very unique resonance given out by any one individual, he has immense trouble using his ability on any creature or person. He has, however, mastered styling people hair with a few prods...
Crake has an enormous effect on water, being the perfect medium for vibration. With his fingertips on the surface, he can make a tsunami dance.
Many mistake Crake for an arrogant self absorbed brat. This is only because he refuses to take his eyes off his current book for less of a reason than crossing the street. He hears and sees everything around him, processes it, and files it away in case he ever needs to know what the lady one block down was waring to work three Decembers ago. He is often eager to help and more than eager to offer corrections. He is a good friend, easy to trust and a fantastic conversationalist, if you don't mind talking to the cover of a book. Speaking in a flat almost rumbling monotone, he loves to be included if only in the background.
From a young age, Crakes parents knew something was different. Before he was talking or walking, he had chewed through A-O of the families' encyclopaedia collection. Soon after that he was pestering his mother for science texts and trips to the local universities. Where he found that if he carried a schoolbag and sat quietly inside the door he could listen for the duration of the lecture and no one would pay him a second glance.
About this time his mother became concerned about any long term effects of this behaviour and contacted experts. The first doctor took a week to give up on diagnosing a six year old, which had a correct counterargument to every syndrome he could imagine. The second lasted half as long and the third half again.
He developed his power in secret, never having to use it save for a few lockers and vending machines mysteriously falling on bullies. The letter came as a small surprise; he had theorised about some form of genetic alteration but never had any way to confirm it. He was excited, for the first time in a very long time, something boiled his interest. A new school, full of power and mystery meant only one thing. A library...
Played by:
Charlie Jones
None at the present moment.


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Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- Students are teaming up with the North Dakota Safety Council to fight drinking and driving.By: WDAY Staff Reports, WDAY
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- Students are teaming up with the North Dakota Safety Council to fight drinking and driving.
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Jan 3, 2012 1:44 PM
No Excuses COD Gamers!
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Some of you might relate to what I write others will be baffled at it, but here goes:
I take complete responsibility for everything that happens to me in this game, GOOD OR BAD!
I feel from threading about and listening to others as I play the game that the outcome of each individuals game is a direct outcome of your attitude towards the game, even when I run into that annoying camper, that good sniper who caught me, or running into a claymore, getting tagged by a recon drone, everything that happens its a matter of how you address the bombardment of "annoyance" "failures" "wins" "streaks" "styles". My point to all this is by changing your negative thoughts with productive - aggressive ones you can change the Tempo of a game! Can you?
i have already frng shui'ed my game room and i burn insence while playing, i keep my positive chi strong but the lag still happends
haha, good one. Remain strong during the game, and change the tide to your favor. I've seen it happen plenty of times.
Its a game, It cant be fun hiding in a corner for a kill. How can you take pride in that kind of play.
Its a game, It cant be fun hiding in a corner for a kill. How can you take pride in that kind of play.
to > thisguygotcha> Right, and I think you missed my point. But thanks for posting.
What about when this happens?
I've seen that video, very funny. What about it? Dude got shot after spawning. Again, taking the different approach will improve your game. Try it bro.
Oh I dont actually rage on this game or anything. I totally agree with you that getting pissed off will ruin your gameplay. I still find myself playing this game less and less because of bad coding tho
Yea, I wouldn't recommend anyone play this game none stop. We all need to break away from it, boredom from abuse is natural.
Yes but my point is how boring its getting for me and also distasteful. I used to be able to play 5-6 hours no problem, anymore I cant get past 45 minutes. Im just seriously disappointed with the occurrence of strange glitches (and glitchers) that I encounter within a 45 minute time span. This game has some of the worst exploitable glitches I have ever seen in any game.
Duplicate killstreaks and Invisibility for example. These are not hackers, its bad coding. Considering that this game has the EXACT same engine as cod4 and mw2 I dont understand how they could have messed up this bad.
I love this game, and I hate it aswell
No the coding is updated, current one is using its own engine like MW2 did. This one is however called "The MW3 engine" instead of IW 5.0 probably because of courtesy towards Sledgehammer Games.
MW2 also had its own engine. Currently the only ones still running on the old CoD4 engines are the work by Treyarc who still though outdated, surprisingly used it for Black Ops as late as 2010.
It is not in my powers to stop the game from spawing me into deaths. That is the developers' problems.
@Plati: That and the prone glitching. The heat seeking bullets. other things that have me ready for Resident Evil. CoD 4 thru to MW2 kept me on the stick. Now since BlackOps...I always anticipate another game.
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@Plati: That and the prone glitching. The heat seeking bullets. other things that have me ready for Resident Evil. CoD 4 thru to MW2 kept me on the stick. Now since BlackOps...I always anticipate another game.
I feel your pain, bro. It is why I stick to BF3 as my main game now. Less annoying Lag Comp and constant deaths to spawns, FMG Akimbo, morons feeding the enemy UAVs, and more Lag Comp.
Every time I try MW3, every game is something dumb going on.