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A/N: I haven't seen the X-Men in years. Yesterday, I was doing an RPG with a friend, and she suddenly brought out Toad. I was surprised at the unexpected appearance of the character. Her depiction of Toad was so flawless, I wondered if I could do it as good. I tried, and she really liked how I played the role of Toad. Her flattery made me want to see how well I could keep Toad in character in a story. He had been my favorite character when I watched X-Men, and I looked him up on Wikipedia to 'get a feel' for his character. I also looked up more about the X-Men - learning some things I didn't know from watching it before. I browsed through several pictures of Toad, and examined his different personalities from the various reincarnations of the comics, series, and movie. When I felt I was ready, I started writing the story. Don't expect perfection - this is just practice, so I can write Toad's character better in future stories. When I started the fic, I had a vague idea of what I wanted it to be about - Toad meets a person who can be civil around him, who wants to understand him. It sounded simple enough, until I got farther into the story and had difficulty deciding what to make the characters say and do. It was then that I remembered how hard writing can be, especially when you know other people will read it, and I got scared. At one point, I was going to end the story at a safe place before it got even more difficult to write, but I was having too much fun with the humor and witty comments, so I kept on. In the end, I regretted nothing. This is purely for fun and practice as I am having writer's block, and if taken too seriously it can leave the reader disappointed. Please read, enjoy, and review. Remember - constructive criticism only.
She was watching him again. He could feel it. He could literally sense her eyes burning a hole in him. As always, he ignored her. And, as always, his annoyance grew until he had to fight it down. Damnit, why? Why did these things happen to him? Why couldn't she just leave him alone like the others? Technically, she wasn't doing anything. She wasn't laughing. She wasn't teasing him about his ever present odor. She wasn't rediculing him in any way in fact. But she was staring, and that was worse. It was always worse. It reminded Todd that he was a nobody - a mistake, a monster, a freak of nature. His skin wasn't that noticeable, but it was a bit green. An unnatural hue for a human's skin. And, as far as appearances went, he knew he wasn't exactly handsome. Don't even get him started on his scent - it pissed him off whenever anyone mentioned it. So, it wasn't hard to see why he was imagining at least 5 very graphic, very slow, very painful ways to murder the irritating creature who couldn't take their eyes off of him.
He decided to play a game. He would set a mental timer and count off the seconds until she looked away.
It was stupid, childish, and totally pointless, but - hey - he was bored.
- 1
She stared.
- 2
Still staring.
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No change.
- 4
- 5
The staring contest went on.
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He wondered if her eyes hurt. She wouldn't even blink.
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He was getting dizzy from trying to hold her gaze.
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An observer might wonder if some villainous soul had paralyzed the two with a freeze ray they were so still.
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His hair was white - he just knew it. Any moment now, he would look down and find his hands wrinkled with age. It felt like years had gone by, the game was dragging on so.
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It was kind of fun though. It was actually taking his mind off his troubling thoughts.
- 11
Did she even know they were playing a game? No, probably not...
Finally! She averted her eyes and...wait - NO! 'Go back. Go back. Go back. Go back. Go back - crap.'
She had not, in fact, heard his telepathic plea. She continued her short - but, seemingly long - trek over to him.
He suppressed a scream of frustration as she got close and moved to sit beside him. The swing gave an exhausted groan at her added weight, the chains trembling slightly. Her small feet gently pushed off, allowing her to sway slightly. She made no further effort to gain momentum. His green orbs narrowed and he stared ahead pointedly, quite intent on brushing her off. He wanted to be left alone, damn it. No one ever hung around him, unless they intended to torture him. They made sure to stay as far away as possible. So what the hell was HER problem?
"Can I ask you a question?"
He snorted. That was an obvious question to an obvious answer. He didn't want to talk to her. Didn't want to talk to anyone. He'd known from the day he got here that he wasn't wanted - the kids treated him like some rare and deadly desease, taunting him from a distance, beating him mercilessly, or avoiding him altogether. No one ever talked to him, and he didn't bother speaking to them either. They could rot for all he cared.
And as for the current nuisance...
He shouldn't say anything. Maybe if he didn't, she would eventually get the hint and leave.
"Todd? Hello - earth to Todd. I asked if you heard me."
It appeared not everyone was born with common sense.
"What the hell do you want?"
A hurt look flashed across her face.
He almost felt regret for his harsh words. Almost, but not quite. It was her fault, anyway. Why didn't she just leave already?
Suddenly he waved his hand, as if telling her to be quiet. She closed her mouth with an audible 'snap.'
"I want YOU to answer something for ME. Why the hell are you here? With me? The outcast? What possessed you to flounce over, plop down, and strike up a conversation like you've known me forever? Don't you know who I am? Don't you know my reputation - or lack thereof? I'm different, don't you see? CAN you see? I'm not like the others. If you had any sense of smell at all you'd go - now. Everyone else does." As an afterthought, he added, "not that I care."
She bit her lip and smiled. He wanted to slap his forehead. She really WAS dense.
"You don't get it, do you? Not everyone acts like that. I haven't been here very long - I arrived three days ago, in fact, but since I came, I've been watching you - (I noticed.) - and I found out a few things: Your not mean - not really. You lash out at other people, because you've been hurt. No one understands you, or takes the time and effort to get to know you. Secretly, you want to interact with people, and be just like everyone else, just to feel like you belong. You want people to look past your a-"
At that moment, something deep within Todd snapped, and he unleashed a rage like no other.
"Will you shut up already! You think you know me - well you don't. Neither you nor them understand. Normal people will NEVER know how I feel. You think your better than them just because you stalk me? You can't get to know someone from doing that! Just HOW dumb ARE you?"
He fully expected her to cry; she had every reason to. Even though most of what he said was - in his mind - true, some of it was emotional vomit. She was right, and he knew it, and because he knew it, he went off. He couldn't help it - she had touched a topic he didn't want touched, said things he didn't want said - out loud, at least - and the unwanted feelings he got because of it triggered his anger.
Inwardly, he groaned at the hole he dug for himself, and tensed as he warily waited for her tears.
And waited.
And waited.
And -
He tried to be strong as he saw her shake violently. The expression on her face terrified him beyond reason.
In one swift motion, she jumped up, and stood in front of him, fire in her eyes.
He shuddered.
Oh, HELL.
"No YOU SHUT UP, you stupid, rude, crude, uncouth, selfish, uncaring, JERK! I know I don't know you - not really. But, at least I'm trying. I 'stalked' you, as you so vehemently put it, so I could figure you out. Because, you - you just seemed so sad and tough, so lonely and strong. Always hiding behind your hard demeanor. I WANTED to know you. And, on that note, what do you mean normal people will never understand? Idiot! It might be that very out-look that keeps you from reaching out to anybody. And you call ME dumb? Puh-lease." The gentle tone she used next, schocked even her. "No matter where you go, you'll always meet someone who won't like you. But, for every person who snubs you, there will be at least one person who will like you, for you." She paused purposely to let that sink in, before continuing in the same manner/tone. "If you let me, I could be one of the people who like you for who you are. I don't know you that well, so, let me get to know you. If you do that, I'll help you however I can."
Todd didn't respond right away. His reeling mind was still trying to figure out how she went from mad to calm with barely a pause. He was confused enough, because, when he thought she was going to cry, she didn't. She got angry instead. He fearfully wondered if all girls got like that, and then shook off the thought, deciding it was too horrifying to dwell on.
He stood up, pulling his scattered wits together, mentally questioning the intelligence of gathering the poor, defenseless things.
"First, let me say that I would NEVER let anyone else - even a girl - talk to me the way you just did. But, since it's you, I guess I'll you slide." His tone was laced with light humor, and the playful glint in his eyes made him look more like a normal boy. His lips twisted from a teasing grin to a wide smile when the girl rolled her eyes good-naturedly. "Secondly, next time you want to stalk someone, ("I wasn't STALKING you!") be a bit stealthier about it, Ms. Conspicuous." This earned him a sigh and an eye roll. He smirked at the, 'why-do-I-even-bother' look on her face. "Thirdly, thanks for the lecture, but I could've lived without it - AND the 'idiot.'" He attempted to mimick her high voice on the word 'idiot.' "Fourthly..." She crossed her arms and tapped her foot in a stance of exaggerated impatience. The corners of his mouth twitched upwards at the display. "fourthly, {He forced down something resembling a blush, faking a wide yawn to hide the tender smile that threatened to reveal he had a softER side.} "it's kind of nice to know that I'll find at least a few people who won't think of me as a monster. It's a comforting thought. I mean, if I ever have to trade you for something important, I'll have someone to replace you."
She gave him a weak glower, before pouting half-heartedly. Then, her eyes shot open in realization. Wait a minute...
"Does that mean-I mean-am I...are we...? *Cough.* "Does that mean we're friends?"
Todd "Toad" Tolansky, in the name of his - admittedly nonexistant - reputation, refused to get any "mushier." He shrugged carelessly, crossing his arms nonchalantly.
"I guess. I don't really care one way or the other." The colorless drawl alerted the world to this fact, while his brain was screaming, 'Whoa, lookit' that - I finally have a friend. Yay! Zippity doo, and all that jazz.'
She glared, but it wasn't strong enough to fool him into thinking she was sincerely upset with him for a moment.
"Gee, don't be too happy about it."
He gaped dramatically at her horrendous attempt at sarcasm.
"I would've said, "Your just oozing enthusiasm."
She cocked a brow.
"And that's better...how?"
"Hey, don't try to out-do the Master of Sarcasm, The King Of Quick-Witted, The Prince of Humorous-"
"How about changing your royal status to, "The Lord of Silence?"
He clutched his chest gasping, breathing hard and irregular.
"Ugh...take it out, p-please take...i-it...out." His voice was a pained moan.
She blinked in concern and confusion.
"Take out what?"
His face darkened.
"The knife - I'm sure you'll need it again."
She resisted the urge to pound his skull for being such an immature baby.
"I did not stab you in the back."
He scowled childishly.
"Well I felt SOMETHING sharp when you struck me a minute ago."
She ignored him and sung in a high-pitched and taunting tone,
"Kindergarden baby, stick your head in gravy-"
He groaned. Not an angry, annoyed or upset groan, but a slightly tolerent and, - deep, deep, deeeeeep down, he reluctantly, veeeery reluctanntly, admitted to himself, ONLY to himself, - affectionate, moan.
"Who's the kid again?"
She frowned.
"Shut up."
He seated himself back on the swing, but not before giving the girl a smug grin.
"I win."
His hands wrapped loosely around the chains as he stared ahead - this time, though, he wore a smile.
Her eye twitched, but she sat down as well, albeit frowning.
She whirled at his suddenly serious tone. Her body twisted in her seat, making it bend with her.
He still stared ahead. Still wore the smile. But, somehow, it didn't seem as cheerful as it should...
"How can you stand it?"
A humorless bark startled her. Had he-did he just...laugh?
Slightly disturbed, she averted her eyes to the ground so fast it hurt.
Rubbing one irritated eye, she listened as he elaborated.
"You know - my smell. I know I smell like something the cat dragged in - or worse. Don't you mind at all?"
She blinked once - then burst out laughing.
To say that it pissed him off was a severe understatement.
Didn't this girl-didn't she care? She had told him so, preaching all that crap about finding people who would like him for him.
What a load of bull.
Taking a deep breath, he counted to ten while she calmed down enough to conrol her wild laughter.
"O-o-oh! So s-sorry abo-out tha-a-at."
She stuttered wiping tears - had she laughed THAT damn hard? - from her eyes.
He stood up, a look of pure disgust on his face. An alarm went off in the 'dense' girl's head and she jumped up, grabbing his sleeve.
He pulled his arm from her grip but, otherwise, didn't move.
She was relieved that he wasn't going to leave. He couldn't - not without hearing her out.
Mentally, she steeled herself incase he pushed her away permanently. She didn't think she could take that...
"H-hear me out. Please!"
He didn't respond.
She gathered up the courage to continue. When she did her voice was soft, nearly a whisper - and filled with pain and regret.
"I'm sorry...really. I didn't mean to laugh, it's just...the question caught me off guard. That was all. Honest."
He didn't turn around.
"Now that you've finished laughing, can you answer seriously?"
She drew out her breath in a long, audible sigh. Todd didn't miss the slight tremor in it. When she finally spoke, her words were stiff, her tone void of emotion,
"My brother, before he died-"
Todd's breath caught. She had a brother? This was new news. He knew when she arrived she had come alone - with the exception of a concerned gaurdian, not a family member, but a friend of her mother's apparently - who said that her mother had just died, her father had been dead for three years, and she had no other family. The woman couldn't take care of her due to financial issues, so the orphanage took her.
"Have you been paying attention to anything I've been saying?"
He turned around at her words.
"Wha-oh! Umm."
"Nevermind, I'll start over."
Her tone suggested she was struggling to be patient.
It killed him to not retort - he practically lived to argue! But this was serious, and, anyway, he needed to KNOW damnit! Why didn't she care about the thing that disgusted everyone else?
He found out all too soon.
"Before my brother died, he had a phobia of water. He'd had it ever since he was born. As a baby, getting him to take a bath was debilitating. My mother used to give him sponge baths, but, as he got older, he figured out that sponges absorbed water, and threw a fit. Doctors couldn't do anything; they said it was something he would grow out of, but he never did. As a result, he rarely took baths, though he wore cologne to try and mask his odor. He smelled almost as bad as you - no offense. That's why I can be around you and not gag. I got used to it."
He had no idea what to say to that. He knew talking about her deceased brother was hard, and he immediately felt bad for causing her to think about him. However, he was grateful to her for telling him. At least now he knew why his smell didn't effect her.
She smiled shly, almost hesitantly.
"Did that explain things for you?"
"I think I get it."
Her eyes rolled at his cocky tone. What a stubborn ass.
"Good. Any other questions?"
He looked at her, REALLY looked at her, as if for the first time.
"Yeah, what is your name again?"
She face faulted.
She leaped up and gave him a look that told him she thought he was an idiot.
"Your kidding, right? How can you not know my name?"
It was his turn for an eye roll.
"I don't keep tabs on people. Kinda pointless ya know?"
She resisted the urge to pinch her nose. He was impossible. Though she did see his point.
"Arrg, fine. My name is, Briana Weathers. Don't you dare make any jokes about it either. I get that enough from people as it is."
He put up his hands defensively.
"I'll be good, I promise. So, Briana, how's the weather?"
She kicked him in the shins.
He grinned.
This girl - Briana - was intriguing. He could get used to her - maybe. He wasn't used to being around anyone, and having a friend was a foreign concept. Still...
"You know, everyone's gone inside by now. We've been the only one out here for some time."
He released a long suffering sigh.
She gave him a look.
"And we should go too. You know, before someone comes looking for us."
He snorted.
"Like anyone would bother."
Reluctantly, he gave in.
"Alright, alright. Let's go."
And in they went.
A/N: How's THAT for an ending? *Get's bricked.* Sorry, but I honestly didn't have anything else. Please leave nice things or I'll have Todd crush you with his tongue.
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During the Chilean Garchen, the Sakyong made an especially strong heart-connection with a group from Copiapo
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Nestled in the stunningly beautiful Atacama desert of the north, this small yet potent sangha found itself at the front lines of a devastating natural disaster, with an amazing opportunity to directly apply the teachings of Shambhala meditation and basic goodness in action. On March 24, 2015, a torrential storm ravaged the area, causing massive mudslides that left tens of thousands of people stranded without power or drinking water. A few members of the Copiapo sangha who were present at the Garchen shared with the Sakyong their experiences of relating to the to the catastrophe. The Sakyong was very moved by their courage, compassion, and skillful responsiveness during this difficult time. Continue…
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Sakyong Speaks in Santiago – HIGHLIGHTThe Sakyong attracts large crowds at two talks in Santiago during his visit to Chile by Pablo Coddou After the South America Garchen concluded, the Sakyong spent a couple of days exploring the magical port city of Valparaiso. He then went to Santiago for the two final events ... continue
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Vanessa Bell posed for Grant at 8 Fitzroy Square, London, but the landscape glimpsed in this painting is the Alpes Maritimes near their cottage near Cassis.
The present work appears in the background of a portrait of the previous owner and novelist, Sir Hugh Walpole (1884-1941), painted by Stephen Bone and in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - British stand-up comedian John Oliver can sound downright angry at times, even though his star is on the rise.
The 36-year-old Oliver has managed to parlay a successful stint filling in for Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" into a gig hosting a Sunday night news comedy show on HBO that debuts April 27.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S 4 Mini smartphone
Samsung has just officially announced its latest smartphone – the Galaxy S 4 Mini, after a long spell of speculation where little by little, relevant details about it kept pouring out to the public (to the point where little seemed to not be known about the phone). Regardless, the Korean giant is clearly trying to leverage to brand recognition and goodwill built up through its flagship Samsung Galaxy S series by expanding it to alternatives such as the new S 4 Mini. Read on to know more about it!
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and 10.1 specs leaked
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the expected launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 models. The 7 inch variant has already been announced but various rumors and leaks have somewhat confirmed the existence of 8 inch and 10.1 inch models.
A couple of photos of these two tablets have been leaked online which further strengthen the reports that these tablets will be unveiled by Samsung very soon. The authenticity of these images can't be verified of course, so they should be taken with a grain of salt.
The specs of these two tablets have also surface online. The 10.1 model will have a 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution, a dual core processor running at 1.6 GHz, 3 MP rear and 1.3 MP front cameras. Both tablets are rumored to have 1.5 gigs of RAM and both will come with Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2. Both devices come equipped with 16/32 GB of internal memory and micro SD slots with up to 64 GB capacity. The dimensions of the 10.1 have also been leaked and are being claimed to be 243.1 x 176.1 x 7.95 mm.
Another rumor that has been floating around is that these tablets will be powered by Intel Atom processors. If this is true, this could be huge for Intel and its family of Atom processors. The benchmark tests that were leaked showed the Atom processor performing extraordinarily well, and in fact far better than any other Android tablet out there.
Samsung is expected to reveal these tabs at an even on June 20th.
Wall Street Journal: Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini to be launched on June 20th
A report from Wall Street Journal indicates that the much rumored Samsung Galaxy S 4 spinoff – the Galaxy S 4 Mini – will see a launch in a little over 3 weeks from now, on June 20. There have been various details leaked about this phone already (with Samsung being one of the main sources of this, all thanks to an inadvertently leaked preview page for the Mini), but the June 20th launch date to be held in London will bring the Mini out in the real world officially, along with the Galaxy Tab 3 and Galaxy Note III smartphone in all likelihood (along with rumored Windows 8 based devices). Read on to know more about the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini below the break.
Galaxy Note 3 specs get leaked – Snapdragon processor, powerful camera highlights of much awaited heir to the phablet throne
There have been rumors swirling around about the Samsung Galaxy Note III over the last couple of days, and from the looks of it, the Korean electronics giant have spared no cost in tweaking an already popular device to make it even better than before, as the Galaxy Note 3 reportedly features a 13 MP camera and a Snapdragon 800 processor (which is quite unlike Samsung's general strategy of featuring its own in-house Exynos chipset in almost all of its flagship devices).
Photos of Galaxy S4 Mini Accidentally Posted on Samsung Website
There have been a lot of rumors surrounding the much awaited Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, aimed at people who feel the Galaxy S4 is just too big. So far, there has been no official confirmation from Samsung to prove that the device even exists. All we had up until this point were some leaked images and rumors, but the appearance of the handset on company's website has confirmed the existence of Galaxy S4 Mini and its imminent summer release.
The handset was accidentally listed on Samsung's app store with the model number GT-I9195 and was taken down soon afterwards. The handset looks quite similar to its larger counterpart, but has a slightly reduced spec sheet to reduce the cost. Powered by a 1.6 GHz Exynos dual core processor, the Galaxy S4 mini will have an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera. The 4.3 inch screen is expected to be a 256 ppi density Super AMOLED panel, with a resolution of 540x960 pixels.
The S4 Mini is clearly geared towards banking on the remarkable success of the Galaxy S4, which has been declared to be Samsung's fastest selling cellphone ever, with over 10 million units already sold. a cheaper version of Galaxy S4 is expected to be highly successful. Samsung might launch this device in July, well ahead of Apple's fall event, but since there has been no confirmation so far, we can only speculate.
Major Design Overhaul Expected with iOS 7
If there's one thing about iOS 6 that was unanimously criticized, it was the lack of any major modifications to the general user interface. iOS has looked the same since its inception, whereas the competing Android OS has changed its look by leaps and bounds over the years. A fresh look for Apple's mobile operating system will certainly bring respite to loyal Apple customers, and will help break the monotony.
As the date of release of iOS 7 draws nearer, rumors have started circulating that Apple's design head Jony Ive is completely revamping the iOS look. Rumors indicate that the new design will do away with most of the skeuomorphic design elements that have been an integral part of iOS since it came into being. The new design will be flatter, and will not have the heavy textures that are found currently in iOS. Instead, it will be black and white and will be a lot cleaner and simpler.
Skeuomorphism has been Apple's signature design approach primarily because of Steve Jobs and Scott Forstall. Sources have confirmed that Jony Ive is no fan of skeuomorphism and he feels that such software design does not stand the test of time. Now since Forstall is no longer associated with Apple, it can be safely assumed that Ive, who is now the design head of iOS, will do away with all skeuomorphic aspects. All Apple software will follow the same general design pattern, which is another thing that is currently lacking in iOS.
Fingerprint Security Coming to Samsung Devices Soon
It is no secret that Apple has been dabbling in fingerprint protection technology for its mobile phones. Apple had acquired AuthenTec Inc. for $356 million for this very reason. This move can be considered to be in the right direction, taking into account the fact that mobile phones are fast becoming modes of payment.
Rumors have been flying around about other OEMs following suit, but the recent findings by Sammobile have confirmed that Samsung has indeed been working on fingerprint protection for its future smartphones. The source of this information is the SecSettings.apk file in the firmware of Samsung's Galaxy S3 phone. A lot of images detailing the fingerprinting technique to be used by Samsung, along with a number of finger prints were found inside that file, which Samsung supposedly forgot to remove from the S3 firmware. Other images depicted different aspect of the fingerprinting user interface and home buttons.
This news has come as no surprise because this is the most obvious step to take when it comes to mobile security. People are still apprehensive about using NFC for making mobile payments because of obvious security issues. But since mobile phones are becoming such a huge part of our lives, the worldwide acceptance of mobile payment is imminent. Equipping smartphones with fingerprint security will alleviate a lot of concerns about mobile banking and payments. While there has been no office confirmation about fingerprint security from any OEM so far, it can still be safely assumed that this technology is coming to our mobiles soon.
Apple's iPad 5th gen to reportedly debut after iPhone 5S and have rear mic
The speculation related to Apple's next series of devices is slowly starting to gain steam, and will presumably reach a fever pitch as the next few months pass by. Apple Insider has cited a report from the prominent Japanese Apple watcher website Macotakara in which the iPad 5 (or the 5th gen iPad as Apple is likely to call it) is unsurprisingly being expected to release in late 2013, but apparently its launch will be preceded by what Macotakara calls the iPhone 5S. Moreover, the upcoming iPad 5th gen is expected to feature a rear mic as well.
Samsung Galaxy S 4 crosses 10 million in sales, gets launched in new colors
Last week, Samsung co-CEO JK Shin had claimed that the Galaxy S 4 was on track to reach sales of 10 million units by the end of this week. In case there were any people skeptical of Samsung's clout in the market, Mr. Shin's prediction has proved to be right on the spot as Samsung have indeed announced that their flagship Android smartphone has zoomed past the 10 million sales mark after all. In the process, the Korean giant has also unveiled the same Galaxy S 4 smartphone again, but in different hues!
Apple's latest allegations: Galaxy S 4 and Google Now infringe on Siri related patents
Apple and Samsung's legal wranglings have been protracted at every stage, to put it mildly. Their latest run in has involved Apple putting the flagship Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy S 4, in its legal crosshairs in recent weeks. After notifying the California court where the patent litigation proceedings are underway about its intentions to amend its allegations against Samsung, the Cupertino company is back this week with claims that make not just the Samsung Galaxy S 4 the infringing party, but Google's very own Now assisted search app as well. Read on to find out more about this scoop sourced from Florian Mueller of FOSS Patents.


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Necati Cumalı
|Necati Cumalı
|13 January 1921
Florina, Greece
|10 January 2001
Istanbul, Turkey
Necati Cumalı (13 January 1921 – 10 January 2001) was a Turkish writer of novels, short-stories, essays and poetry. He was born in Florina, Greece, and his family had settled in Urla near İzmir in the framework of the 1923 agreement for the population exchange between Greece and Turkey.
He grew up in Urla and did his studies in İzmir and he started his law education at İstanbul University then completed it in the Law School of the University of Ankara. He started writing poetry while still a student and his poems were published as of early 1940s in such prominent Turkish literary periodicals as Varlık and Servet-i Fünun. Toward the end of that decade, while he was doing his military service, he also started writing short stories in which the profound influence of another important Turkish writer, Sabahattin Ali, could be felt. This, and the themes of social consciousness obvious in his works could be the reason for which he was sometimes cited in the same title as other "writers of the left", although he never actively engaged in political issues.
His vivid portrayal of women in his works was particularly noted.[1]
Author of about 15 books of poetry, and that many books of short-stories and novels, as well as plays, Necati Cumalı died on 10 January 2001 in Istanbul.
His valuable collection of books was donated to Koç University after his death.[2]
In 2002 a sculpture of Necati Cumali by the sculptor Gürdal Duyar was erected at the Şairler Sofası Parkı, a park in the Vişnezade neighborhood of Beşiktaş, Istanbul[3][4] [5].
One of his best known works is the short-novel, "Dry Summer" (Susuz Yaz), adapted by the film director Metin Erksan to cinema in 1964, starring Hülya Koçyiğit and Erol Taş, and which won the Golden Bear award in Berlin Film Festival that year.
Another famous novel by Necati Cumalı is "Devastated Hills: Macedonia 1900" (Viran Dağlar: Makedonya 1900), where he relates the history of his own family which descended from a long line of Turkish Beys (Cuma Beyleri, "the Beys of Djuma"), with the turmoil in the Balkans providing the background. This novel has been adapted (not very faithfully) for the television by Michel Favart in 2001 as a multinational ARTE production under the title "Le dernier Seigneur des Balkans".[6]
His poetry was translated into French by Tahsin Saraç. German Translations:Ö Der Mann aus Akhisar, Kitab-Verlag Klagenfurt, 2007 Des Balkans letzter Bey (Viran Daglar), Kitab-Verlag Klagenfurt, 2009
- ^ "Some Aspects of the Portrayal of Women in Modern Turkish Literature". 6/2. British Society for Middle Eastern Studies. 1979. JSTOR 194319.
- ^ "Necati Cumalı collection at Suna Kıraç Library" (PDF). Koç University. May 2008.
- ^ http://www.yenimesaj.com.tr/kultur/besiktasa-necati-cumali-heykeli-h2000896.html
- ^ "Necati Cumalı heykeli Beşiktaş'ta". Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ http://www.istanbulium.net/2014/01/sairler-sofas-parknn-sairleri.html
- ^ "Le dernier Seigneur des Balkans" (in French). ARTE. 2005.
External links[edit]
- Necati Cumalı on Internet Movie Database
- "Necati Cumalı bibliography" (in Turkish). www.siirdostu.com. External link in


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New Delhi, Jan 20: When Pakistan commenced the probe into the Pathankot attack, it appeared to be a very promising one. However things have relatively slowed down in Pakistan and indications are that the probe has not made any major progress.
India has been seeking documentary evidence of the action taken by Pakistan, but none have been shared as yet.
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Moreover a special investigating team that has been set up by Pakistan has been clearly told that India will not allow it into the Pathankot air force station. This has not gone down too well with Pakistan.
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Indian officials say that they expected this kind of attitude from Pakistan. In Pakistan when it comes to outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammad there are limitations. This is primarily because they don the role of proxies and strategic assets to the ISI.


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The 28-year-old Dudek, valued at £5.7million by the Dutch club, has met manager Arsene Wenger and vice-chairman David Dein and they watched him in yesterday's 2-2 draw with Utrecht.
Dudek is under contract with Feyenoord until the summer of 2003 but is expected to travel to London tomorrow with his agent Jan de Zeeuw to negotiate a five-year deal with the Premiership runners-up.
Arsenal have targeted Dudek as a replacement for David Seaman who, at 37, is approaching the end of his playing days.
The England keeper will be given his testimonial tomorrow night at Highbury when Arsenal play Barcelona.
Feyenoord are resigned to losing Dudek, who joined them in 1996 from Sokol Tychy and was a key player in the club's 1999 title campaign, as a replacement for Ed de Goey when he left for Chelsea.
Feyenoord coach Bert van Marwijk said: "I want to keep all my best players, but if that is not possible, than we will have to look for a replacement."
Dudek, who has conceded only two goals in Poland's four World Cup qualifiers, said: "I have always dreamed of playing for a club like Arsenal.
"I will always love Feyenoord, but Arsenal is a step forward in a sporting and financial way."
Feyenoord spokesman Hans Hagelstein said Arsenal have yet to match their valuation for the player but he expects the deal to be completed this week.
Hagelstein said: "Although we have not reached an agreement, we expect no problems on the transfer fee."
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