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Authentic alternative to the suburban SUV.
Sport Utility Vehicles
Editor: John Stewart
$20,050 Base Price MSRP
$28,450 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: Nissan Xterra X ($20,050); S ($22,300); SE ($25,900); X 4WD ($22,100); S 4WD ($24,350); Off-Road 4WD ($26,200); SE 4WD ($27,950)
Standard Engine: 4.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Engine Options: 260-hp 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Standard Transmission: 6-speed manual with 2-speed transfer case
Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual
Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In: Smyrna, Tennessee
Model Tested MSRP: Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD ($26,200)
Standard Equipment: power door locks, mirrors, window;, Vehicle Security System with Immobilizer; remote keyless entry; cruise control; 16-in. alloy off-road wheels with full-size spare, 265/7516 B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trail off-road tires, unique blue seat fabric; locking differential; Bilstein gas-filled shocks; skid plates; Clutch Interlock Override Switch; Utility Package with driver and passenger sunvisor with extender and mirror, cargo net, flat-fold passenger seat, drivers side front seatback pocket, first aid kit;
Options As Tested: Supplemental Airbag Package ($700) includes side-curtain air bags with rollover sensor, side-impact air bags; Rockford Fosgate Audio System ($900) w 6CD in-dash changer, 8 high performance speakers with subwoofer, steering wheel audio controls, satellite-radio ready, MP3 CD capability, speed-sensitive volume
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS, EBD, dual frontal airbags with Nissan Advanced Air Bag System; 3-point height-adjusting seatbelts w/pre-tensioners and load limiters; 3-point rear center seatbelt; LATCH system and three child seat tether anchors, child-safety rear door locks; Vehicle Dynamic Control
Optional Safety Equipment: side-impact airbags, side-curtain/rollover airbagsDestination Charge: $650
Like the Nissan Pathfinder, the Xterra grew up a few years ago, abandoning its compact-SUV past to join the ranks of mid-size, family-friendly sport utilities. Both models now share Nissan's F-Alpha platform, which underpins the full-size Titan pickup and Armada SUV. As a result, Pathfinder and Xterra are both exceptionally capable off-road vehicles. The defining differences between the two mid-size models are the Pathfinder's longer wheelbase (by six inches), its resulting seven-seat capacity, and proportionately higher price (by more than $5500).
But beyond that, Pathfinder and Xterra are separated by attitude: The luxurious Pathfinder seems more suburban and settled, while the bare-bones Xterra almost demands youthful, outdoor adventure of the kind that Generation-Y so loves to misspell Xtreme." Xterra continues to offer a manual transmission; that's increasingly rare in SUVs, and that alone may sway the buying decisions of some enthusiast drivers. And don't look for leather, even on the options list. Nissan has kept the Xterra true to its original concept as the rugged outdoors type with everything you need, and nothing you don't.
Yet, like Pathfinder, Xterra is substantial, sophisticated, and refined. From the Titan and Armada it has inherited a well-engineered, fully boxed ladder frame. Sophisticated electronics help maintain traction and stability over all kinds of uncertain terrain. Power comes via a 4.0-liter version of Nissan's acclaimed VQ V6 used in the 350Z.
Changes for 2007 are minor, and consist entirely of shuffling content at the various trim levels. The Rockford Fosgate Audio Package for the Xterra SE now includes an auxiliary input jack."
The 2007 Nissan Xterra is available in four trim levels: X, S, Off-Road, and SE. Four-wheel drive (4WD) is standard on Off-Road, optional ($2,050) on the others. All models are powered by the 4.0-liter V6. Six-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmissions are available.
Xterra X ($20,050) comes with air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, engine-speed-sensitive power steering, 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats, and a C-channel cargo floor with four moveable hooks and an Easy Clean surface. Still, it's definitely a base model, with a six-speed manual transmission, roll-up windows, manual windows and door locks, and 16-inch steel wheels. An optional Power Package ($1,150) adds power door locks, mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; cruise control; sunvisor mirrors and extenders; and a vehicle security system with an immobilizer.
Xterra S ($22,300) comes with all of the above (including the contents of the Power Package), and adds driver's seat lumbar support, remote hatch opener, roof rack cross bars and aluminum-alloy wheels. An exclusive option for the S-model is the Utility Package ($650), which includes sturdy step rails, a cargo net, a flat-folding passenger seat for carrying long cargo, a map pocket in the back of the driver's seat, and a first-aid kit that fits inside the Xterra's signature tailgate bulge.
Xterra Off-Road ($26,200), available in 4WD only for 2007, adds exclusive off-road features such as electronic Hill Descent Control and Hill Assist; a locking rear differential; gas-pressurized Bilstein shock absorbers; skid plates; and 265/75R16 B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A tires. The Utility Package comes standard except for the step rails, which could impede Xtreme rock-climbing. Off-Road models come with unique blue or graphite seat fabric and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Xterra SE ($25,900) comes with the Utility Package but skips the serious rock-climbing gear for a more luxurious ambiance. The SE comes with a 380-watt Rockford-Fosgate audio system that adds a six-disc in-dash changer, eight speakers plus subwoofer, steering wheel controls, MP3/CD capability and an auxiliary jack for an iPod or similar device. The system is satellite-ready, and has speed-sensitive volume control. Automatic transmission is standard. The SE comes with foglights and 265/65R17 tires on 17-inch wheels.
The Rockford-Fosgate stereo is optional ($900) on Off-Road models. XM or Sirius satellite radio are optional ($350) on Off-Road and SE. A Tow Package ($450) is available on all but X, as are a cargo organizer ($150), retractable cargo cover ($80), in-cabin microfilter ($60), and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass ($240).
Safety equipment for all Xterras includes an advanced air bag system, which consists of dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor. Also standard are three-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants (including the center-rear position) and a child seat anchor system. A Supplemental Airbag Package ($700), optional for all models, includes side-impact air bags, a rollover sensor, and side curtain air bags. Active safety features that come standard: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
Walk Around
The 2007 Nissan Xterra looks big, tough and powerful; especially at the front, where the massive bumper (molded at the bottom center to suggest a conspicuous skid plate) and V-strut grille conspire to add bulk and menace in rear-view mirrors.
The roofline kicks upward toward the rear, to increase second-row headroom. Side mirrors are large and rectangular. Wheel wells are accentuated with squared-off lines, adding muscular shoulders to the Xterra's stance. The bodywork is intended to suggest off-road performance.
At the same time, Xterra still projects a high-utility image. A largely tubular roof rack adds size and a look of no-nonsense purpose. Side steps create easy access to the roof rack, a functional addition underscoring the utility of the roof rack and its integrated cargo box. The angled C-pillar carries Nissan's signature high-mounted rear door handles, a unique design trait that visually links the new Xterra with the original, as well as with the rest of the Nissan SUV family, the Pathfinder and the Armada.
The Nissan Xterra is roomy inside, roomier than other SUVs in this price class. It works well for whisking four large adults and their gear into the backcountry. Second-row seating is stadium-style, meaning that the rear passengers can see over the front-seat occupants.
Cargo capability is a priority. The rear seat folds down when needed, and the front passenger seat also folds flat, meaning that lengthy recreational gear or lumber can be more easily accommodated. After all, the Xterra is no poser. It's not a mommymobile masquerading as a rugged SUV for outdoors types. It is, in fact, a rugged SUV for outdoors types.
The center-console storage area and dashboard glove box are both generously sized, and there is also additional instrument panel storage. The cargo area has easily cleaned flooring and a total of 10 utility hooks. In fact, Xterra's inside-rear is set up to handle anything the roof rack can't, such as a dirty dog or muddy gear. There is an adjustable channel system on the cargo floor making it easier to secure bike racks. A built-in first-aid kit is included with the Off-Road and SE grades.
The Rockford Fosgate stereo sounds good. Getting good sound in an SUV interior can be difficult, since there are many hard surfaces combined with soft shapes to reflect and muffle sound. In this case, 380 watts, eight speakers and a subwoofer carry the day.
Driving Impressions
The Nissan Xterra is an excellent choice for outdoor adventures. It cruises well on the highway. That's important because outdoor adventures often involve many miles of highway travel.
The automatic transmission, a five-speed overdrive unit, wins points around town. For commuting or driving in traffic, we prefer it. But on the open road, the six-speed manual is a sweet gearbox, with an overdrive gear so tall the engine barely murmurs at cruising speeds. In addition, the six-speed's lower four ratios are all lower than in the automatic, so we could really feel all the torque when we shifted for ourselves.
The 4.0-liter V6 offers very good throttle response. High-speed passing with the automatic transmission does create some noise and vibration as the engine revs toward redline, but only at speeds well above the normal cruising level. No such issues with the manual, which is strikingly refined, yet sporty. We're told the six-speed is a version of the same transmission used on the Nissan 350Z, and we recommend it for those who like to drive.
Regardless of the power train, the Xterra is easy to keep in its lane on the highway, probably due to the combination of rack-and-pinion steering and a speed-sensitive steering assist.
Even though the Xterra's utility quotient is its main design priority, effort has been made to reduce wind noise, and the results are tangible. Large mirrors, an angled grille, a big roof rack, open side steps: These are features that invariably create wind noise, and at speeds over 75 mph, noise does begin to become a factor. Yet below those speeds, the Xterra remains nicely calm and quiet. The roof rack, a prime source of wind whistle, has been designed with oval beams, which slice through the air more cleanly than round or square tubing. Engine noise, likewise, is kept to a minimum through techniques such as a silent timing chain, microfinished surfaces and Teflon-coated pistons.
On smaller roads, the Xterra retains a handy feeling, driving with the ease of a large family sedan. If you push it, the long-travel chassis will show some roll from side to side, and the tires will complain, but in ordinary driving, the Xterra feels consistently composed and, for a truck, highly refined. The 4.0-liter engine has some guts in the midrange and the Xterra accelerates well when coming out of a corner.
We left the highway for a graded dirt road near the Grand Canyon. It had rained in the desert the night before, and as we approached the river, water trickled across the road, accumulating in the middle and flowing down the path. Eventually the trickle became a torrent, then a series of streams, and we found ourselves driving down a canyon path of loose gravel with rivulets of water running around us on all sides. The crunch of gravel gave way to the sound of water and rock in the wheelwells. We were forced to move carefully from side to side to find the firmest ground, crossing running water gingerly, for about a quarter mile. The electronic traction control kicked in and out, but we never got stuck. Eventually, we turned a corner, crested a little hill and arrived at our destination, none the worse for the moisture.
The Off-Road model is intended for situations such as this, because out-of-the-way places are often subject to changes in weather and circumstance. All it takes is a little rain, or snow, or falling rock, to create a challenge. In this case, our Xterra Off-Road model, with its traction control, all-terrain tires and locking differential, not only got us in, it got us out again, which is the whole point with a vehicle like this.
Hill Descent Control allows going down steep, slippery hills without constantly applying the brake pedal. Hill Descent Control is engaged by the driver via an HDC switch. It can be activated at speeds up to 31 mph in 4HI and 15 mph in 4LO.
The Xterra is likely Nissan's most capable off-highway vehicle, one that can handle most challenge
There is nothing else quite like the Nissan Xterra. It's in its element when used as a truck, a dirt-road prowler, or an adventure vehicle. It can handle wet or dirty cargo and clean up like a champ. This latest-generation Xterra is considerably improved over pre-2005 models, with more power, more room, and more carefully thought-out utility features. It's built on a rugged chassis. Yet it's more refined in every way, making it a much more practical everyday vehicle.
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If It's Time to Downsize
When we're just setting out in life, it's all about acquiring things. We move into a house or apartment, purchase furniture, set out to find just the right art for the wall, shop for clothes for our new job, and bring home souvenirs from our travels to grace our shelves.
Yet in later life, our possessions can be something of a burden, especially if we have decided to simplify our lives by moving into a smaller place or perhaps a senior living community. A poll of Caring Right at Home readers last year revealed that 46 percent planned to eventually do just that.
If you or a senior loved one is planning a move to a smaller place—or if your relative is going to move in with you and you'll be sharing space—paring down possessions can seem like an overwhelming obstacle. Whatever your reason for moving or making more space in your home, getting rid of items you've hung onto for years can be a difficult transition. Here are some tips to help make the job easier.
Start early. If there's one great bit of advice as you begin the downsizing process, this is it! The idea of going through an entire home, often filled with decades' worth of accumulation, may seem like a daunting task. So start small. If you have the luxury of advance lead time, start with those junk drawers and boxes in the attic. Throw out things that are useless to you and anyone else—puzzles with missing pieces, mysterious gadgets in the kitchen drawer that don't work anymore or those single socks you've been holding onto. Decide what you will keep, what you will give to friends and family, and which things can be donated or sold (perhaps at a garage sale, online or through a consignment shop). As you empty a drawer and then a whole room, you'll have a sense of accomplishment and the rest of the task won't seem so mountainous.
Be willing to let go of things you no longer need. Sure, that treadmill seemed like a good idea when you bought it 20 years ago, but it's been sitting in the basement untouched for the last 19. Your son's Little League trophies may look better on his own shelf. Walk through your house and make an honest list of things you no longer use. The unread books, the unused pots and pans, and the chair that no one sits in all take up a lot of space. Go through that closet with all the expired personal care items. And if you have unneeded medications, remove them from their containers; destroy the labels; mix them with coffee grounds, kitty litter or some other unsavory substance in a sealed plastic bag; and then throw the bag in your household trash.
Plan for your future life. If you've always been the one to host Thanksgiving because your house was large enough to handle the crowd, and now you're moving to a condo with half the space and your daughter-in-law has offered to host future celebrations, do you really have a need for 20 place settings of china and silver and two giant roasting pans? Save only those things that support your new life. And if you or your loved one is moving to a senior living community that has fully furnished common areas and meals served in a dining room, you obviously can purge even more.
Take measurements. If you're moving to a new place, make sure that items you're planning to bring along will fit. Measure your larger furniture pieces, such as your bed and sofa. Create a floor plan of the new space so you can see what will go where. Planning ahead will prevent you from running up a formidable tab at a public storage company because you didn't realize something wasn't going to fit.
If it's an heirloom, give it away now. There are almost certainly items that you've cherished through the years and want to keep in the family. If so, and if you simply don't have the room, offer them to other family members now. Your grandfather's roll-top desk or a favorite aunt's silver tea service may be welcomed and lovingly taken care of in another family member's home. Have a conversation with family members sooner rather than later. There may be items you don't consider heirlooms—Grandpa's vinyl records or Grandma's vintage purse—that a member of the younger generation would treasure. On the other hand, try not to have hurt feelings if no one really wants some items. For example, reports are that as the baby boomers are downsizing, they're finding that their millennial offspring aren't interested in their classic solid wood furniture or formal dinnerware.
Organize what you're taking with you. If you're moving, consider using plastic bins to move the belongings you're taking with you. They're sturdy, stackable and see-through, so you can tell what's in them. If you're using cardboard boxes, label what's in the box and which room the box should go in once it arrives at your new place. Label both the top and sides of boxes. Be sure that items you will need right away are easily accessible among all the other boxes. You don't want to wake up the first morning in your new place and have to dig for the coffeemaker!
Keep a positive attitude. Parting with treasured possessions can be an emotional time, especially when a senior must move to a smaller place for health or financial reasons. While getting rid of our possessions can feel almost like a death in the family, recognize that living with less stuff can be a liberating experience. Today, many people are embracing the simplicity movement. Be willing to accept the gifts that downsizing can bring. Letting go can open the door to new possibilities.
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Plastic Access Panel - ReversiDoor Plastic 105 x 158mm
Product Code: SEL7130PAK50
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Sentiment: Magnolia – Make a Wish
Ribbon: The Ribbon Girls – Green Twill ribbon
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Other: Spellbinder dies – Paper Doily – Sparkler (Websters) – Martha Stewart Large Monarch Butterfly punch
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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Jose Abreu's three-run blast in the eighth inning sent the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over Oakland in the finale of a three-game series. Gordon Beckham finished 3-for-4 with a solo homer and scored twice for the White Sox, who staved off a sweep and snapped a four-game losing skid overall. Ronald Belisario (2-3) tossed 1 1/3 scoreless relief innings for the win, while Matt Lindstrom followed suit in the ninth for his sixth save. Anthony Rienzo allowed two runs on as many hits over 6 1/3 frames. John Jaso and Josh Donaldson each hit a solo blast for the Athletics, who saw their six-game win streak come to a halt. "We got off to a little bit of a slow start on the homestand, but came back and played really well," said Oakland manager Bob Melvin after a 6-4 residency. "We're in a position to potentially win the game today. It just ends up being a pitch to a guy who hit a three-run homer. Seems like he's hit a few of those." Fernando Abad (0-1) was charged in defeat for two runs on two hits while recording only one out in the deciding frame. Tommy Milone had worked the first six, giving up a run on five hits with four strikeouts. Chicago moved ahead with five outs left. Beckham and Conor Gillaspie hit consecutive one-out singles which forced Abad from the contest. Luke Gregerson came on and promptly gave up a three-run blast to left by Abreu which gave the White Sox a 4-2 advantage. "I got the opportunity to hit a good pitch," Abreu said through his translator. "All I was doing was trying to hit a ball in the air to bring the guy in from third base. But I was able to get a good swing and a good pitch to hit." In the A's last turn at the plate, Lindstrom walked Jed Lowrie and gave up a single to Donaldson, but induced a 4-6-3 double-play grounder from Brandon Moss. Leury Garcia then dove to snag a sinking liner by Yoenis Cespedes in center to end the contest. Beckham slammed Milone's first pitch of the afternoon over the fence in left to put the Sox on top. Jaso returned the favor against Rienzo to kick off the home first and even the score, then Donaldson barely cleared the right-field wall in the fourth to give Oakland a 2-1 edge. Game Notes Both clubs are back in action on Friday, as the White Sox continue their nine- game road trip in Houston, while the Athletics kick off a nine-game sojourn in Cleveland ... Gillaspie also collected three hits for Chicago ... After losing the first five meetings last season with Oakland, the White Sox have taken three of the past five ... Prior to the contest, the White Sox announced that infielder Jeff Keppinger was activated from the 15-day disabled list and designated for assignment.
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|System: X360, PS3, Wii, PC, DS
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: High Moon Studios
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Activision
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: June 22, 2010
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1-multi
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Teen
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
by Steve Haske
June 4, 2010 - The bad rap that licensed games often get may be generally well-deserved, but every once in a while there are titles that don't seem to fall victim to the trap of branding without the expected quality to back it up. High Moon Studio's Transformers: War for Cybertron looks like one of these rare cases. I recently had a chance to check out the near-final build of this Gears of Megatron-looking game at an event in San Francisco and came away pleasantly surprised with the title's quality.
This may be because the talented team at High Moon are all Transformers devout. Drawing from the series original mythos, High Moon has crafted an original story (set on the Transformers titular homeworld) that serves as a prequel to the series' initial G1 series that debuted in the '80s. To give you an idea of how that ties into the overall series, the first level of the Decepticon single-player campaign has Megatron and his cronies fighting Starscream, at this point a stranger, for control of a new energy source. Needless to say, War for Cybertron is pure fan-service, with Peter Cullen returning to voice Optimus, loads of fan-favorite Autobots and Decepticons, and, maybe most importantly, the freedom to transform at will for as long as you want.
It's easy to tell the developers were inspired by Gears of War, as War for Cybertron has a very similar feel: the camera always places your character on the left and has a near-identical control setup, among other elements. Thankfully though, this is hardly a cover shooter. In fact, regardless of the game mode you're playing - High Moon was showing off co-op single-player, multiplayer, and Escalation (the game's Gears-style Horde mode) - War for Cybertron's emphasis is on third-person action, which keeps you constantly moving and can get pretty frantic. Given the game's standard third-person shooter control scheme, though, combat quickly becomes second nature.
Also like Gears, War for Cybertron has an impressively high amount of polish. The Transformers themselves are large and well-animated (although still dwarfed by the game's massive bosses) and control smoothly and easily on the battlefield. Production values in the single-player campaign are equally impressive - what I saw of Cybertron in the Decepticon campaign was an appropriate mix of futuristic machinery, huge industrial areas (complete with traps), and fragmented ruins, which broke up the regular assaults from Starscream's troops and sentries with some lite-platforming.
The script is typical, vintage Transformers fare, with Megatron after Dark Energon, a new energy source that will restore an ailing Cybertron to its former glory with the Decepticons in charge. The only questionable element to the game was its tendency to "warp" you forward when playing in co-op - something I found more than a little jarring - though the campaign's level design is solid. Multiplayer and Escalation aren't just tacked on modes, either; multiplayer has been balanced so that no one 'bot has the advantage over another, and Escalation, which sends wave after wave of enemy units after you and your teammates, requires absolute cooperation among the varied classes you can choose.
Choice is actually a big part of the co-op and multiplayer experience here. Both multiplayer modes and Escalation let you choose from four separate classes (built for support, defense, or offense). Soldiers and leaders (think Megatron or Optimus) can lob grenades or rally the troops for a stat-boost (or transform into heavy duty vehicles like trucks and tanks), medics offer team support and can fly, while scouts are smaller and faster than other unit types. In the multiplayer modes you also custom create your Transformer, picking the chassis and (depending on the mode) weapons and abilities loadouts.
Loadouts are set in Escalation mode, but destroying enemies nets you currency to spend on health, ammo, grenades, and new weapon types, which quickly become necessary as the difficulty ramps up fast. The two maps that were playable were designed with all classes in mind, with sniper perches, wide open areas, and unlockable additions to each level that offer new weapons and, in some cases, a tactical advantage, which are only accessible if a team can agree to pool their monetary resources together. Escalation might seem easy at first, but after so many waves of mechanical spiders and small vehicles, things start to get nasty. This is where teamwork comes in: it's essential to mesh your classes well and pick up your partner (Modern Warfare-style) if they go down.
Multiplayer modes encourage teamwork as well, particularly in any capture the flag, king of the hill, or attack and defend modes, but it's not quite as necessary. Unlike Escalation, multiplayer also has a leveling system (again, a la Modern Warfare), with new weapons, perks, and abilities unlocked as you progress in skill level, allowing you full customization of your Transformer. Multiplayer maps are often larger than Escalation maps, so there can be plenty of tactical give-and-take depending on your team's positions. The five-on-five matches provide for a surprising amount of chaos, and overall the balance of power in a match can shift quickly. One potential concern I noticed in both Escalation and multiplayer modes was that it was far too easy to run out of ammo. Although there are containers of it in multiplayer maps, and you can replenish yourself (for a price) in Escalation, the furious pace and nature of wielding a giant death-making robot often left a lot of players (myself included) desperately striking everything in sight with the powerful melee attack while searching for more ammo. Aside from that quibble, though, getting a group of friends together to blast the living crap out of each other should be a lot of fun when the game ships late this month.
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By: Ellen Perlman, Governing Magazine
Oh, the sturm und drang over 911 emergency calls and the ins and outs of their funding! Three years ago, Wisconsin added a fee to wireless phone bills to pay for 911 enhancements. The improved systems were needed to detect the location of the phone used to make a 911 request and to direct the call precisely and quickly to the nearest call center.
The fee not only provided all the cash the 911 system needed to buy and implement the new technology but also ran up a surplus of $25 million. By law, the surplus was supposed to be returned to the fee payers.
That never happened. Instead, Governor Jim Doyle shifted the $25 million to the general fund and, this year, the state increased the fee by nearly 30 cents to a 75-cent assessment. That has ticked off the law's author, state Representative Phil Montgomery. "Any connection between 911 and the fund is lost," he complains. "It's a tax."
Wisconsin is not the only state to demand that the users of one technology—cell phones—fund the needs of another—enhanced 911. And no wonder. Few people notice the fee or, if they do spot it on a bill, know what it's for. "That's why some governors feel they can take this money," says K. Dane Snowden, a spokesman for the Cellular Telephone Industry Association. This year, Hawaii diverted $16 million and Oregon took $3.6 million. In New York, where cell-phone users are charged $1.20 per month for 911 enhancements, the improvements are in place, and the fees now go straight into the general revenue pot. Arizona, Delaware and Georgia also have diverted their cell-phone fees for other uses besides 911.
There is talk that some of the cell-phone fees will contribute to next-generation 911 enhancements. These upgrades are likely to include text, images and video from mobile devices. Cell-phone users would be able to clue in emergency service operators via a photo of, say, an overturned vehicle hanging at the edge of a cliff. But it will take a while to implement this.
In Wisconsin, the 75-cent fee on landline and wireless phone accounts—called a "police and fire protection fee"—will go toward maintaining the amount of state aid that goes to local governments for public-safety services. Police and fire are not, of course, the same as enhanced 911. In Montgomery's view, the 75-cent fee is "an arbitrary number that goes to the general fund and it's forever."
Congress has tried several times to prevent states from draining 911 funds for other purposes. Its latest attempt—the New and Emerging Technologies Improvement Act, which passed in 2008—stipulates that if governments collect fees for 911 via cell-phone assessments or other sources, the money may be used only to support 911 systems and equipment. Little is known, however, about the consequences of flouting the law or the mechanism for challenging governors who disobey it.
The federal law was enough of a concern in Florida that the state attorney general's office issued an opinion holding that if money collected for 911 were used for other purposes, the state could lose the authority to impose and collect the fees at all. Given that reading, the state chose not to raid the cell phone fund. The same was not true in Oregon. There, the attorney general reached the same conclusion but the state had a different reaction.
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You may regard cloud computing as an ideal way for your company to control IT costs, but do you know how private and secure this service really is? Not many people do. With Cloud Security and Privacy, you'll learn what's at stake when you trust your data to the cloud, and what you can do to keep your virtual infrastructure and web applications secure. This book offers you sound advice from three well-known authorities in the tech security world.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
A look back at 2011 and looking foward
Picked up a couple of memorable sketches from some of my favourite 1980s artists, Bob McLeod (Fan Expo), Brent Anderson (SDCC) and Alan Davis (SDCC).
My writing credentials were acknowledged by the San Diego Comic Con and I was given professional status which was career highlight. I sold four short stories, landed two Back Issue magazine assignments, and crossed the finish line for this year's NANOWRIMO. I hosted my first panel at the Fan Expo Comic Con with Chris Claremont, Fred Van Lente, and Dale Eaglesham.
I also wrote my regular column for The Black Glove magazine and joined the writing team for Biff Bam Pop late in the year.
And of course, this blog tripled its number of monthly page views to 32,000 hits, received just over 10,000 monthly visits, and has hit 110 followers! I was referenced on several prominent blogs, such as Jim Shooter's blog, and several top websites, such as Comic Book Resources. Thank you for your support and comments. It's been a great year and I'm looking forward to unearthing more 1980s fun throughout 2012!
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I hope 2012 is filled with even more Great things for you.
If you go to SD Comic Con next year we should meet up. I go almost every year.
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REDWOOD CITY — The final score was a 40-14 Sequoia blowout, but that was really no indication of how the game was played for the first three quarters.
Monta Vista gave host Sequoia all it could handle until Sequoia's superior size and depth made itself felt at the end as the Cherokees pulled away with four fourth-quarter touchdowns for the nonleague victory.
Sequoia (2-0), which led 9-7 at halftime and 12-7 after three quarters, finally got some breathing room when Will Davenport scored on a 29-yard run with 8:41 left to make the score 19-7.
Monta Vista fumbled two plays later and quarterback Cameron Greenough scored on a 30-yard run to make it 26-7.
Then after an interception, one of six second-half turnovers by Monta Vista, Sequoia marched for its third touchdown of the quarter, a 13-yard run by Matt Jenkins.
"We had a couple of strips and (three) interceptions," Sequoia defensive coordinator Mark Fabbri said. "The way we condiation, the way we prepare we want to dominate the fourth quarter. This is a group of kids that works tirelessly and loves playing together."
Finally third-team quarterback Aidan Pierce connected with Ivan Ayarza on a 10-yard touchdown to make it 40-7.
Justin Cena returned the ensuing kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown for Monta Vista.
After an exchange of punts to start the game Monta Vista went on a 10-play drive that concluded with a punt that was downed at the Sequoia 8-yard line. The Cherokees tried a predictable, conservat ive run on first down and were thrown for a 2-yard loss. So on second and 12 from the 6 they came out in the spread with no running backs and Greenough connected on a long pass to Ben Sehl behind the Monta Vista secondary that Sehl took 94 yards for a touchdown. The PAT failed, leaving the score at 6-0.
The Matadors came back with an impressive drive that featured clever ball handling out of their Wing-T. Quarterback Rayn Manley ran for 8 yards and Cena for 33. Then on third and nine Manley's throwback swing pass to Cena went for a 20-yard touchdown as Cena made a nice cutback against the grain after receiving the pass. The PAT put Monta Vista ahead 7-6.
Sequoia had its next two possessions thwarted by fumbles, but the defense held. Late in the second quarter Greenough broke loose on a 41-yard run that set up a 26-yard field goal by Liam Finn as Sequoia gained a 9-7 lead with 3:48 left before halftime.
Finn's 34-yard field goal in the third quarter put Sequoia up12-7 in what looked like a low-scoring defensive battle.
The fourth quarter changed all that.
"We wore them down," Sequoia coach Rob Poulos said. "And we finally got out of our own way. We're still shooting ourselves in the foot."
Isiah Nash carried 26 times for 204 yards and two touchdowns to key the upset. Nash, sprung by a block from Api Mane, erased a 10-7 deficit with a 50-yard run early in the fourth quarter. His 41-yard scoring run later in the quarter sealed the victory for the Bears (1-1).
Los Gatos (0-2) was led by Joey Wood with 107 yards on 21 carries and quarterback Nick Bawden, who completed 15 of 28 passes for 183 yards. The Wildcats were stymied by two first-quarter red zone fumbles and two failed fourth-quarter fourth-down plays.
The Warriors ran their record to 2-0 with the help of a blocked punt that was recovered in the end zone by Tyler Keahi. The touchdown, on the heels of James Donegan's 32-yard field goal, gave the Warriors the lead in a back-and-forth affair.
An interception by 6-foot, 290-pound defensive lineman Tristan Gasperian with 4 1/2 minutes left set up a game-winning quarterback sneak by Matt Stalun in Carlmont's home triumph. Defensive back Ry Armstrong intercepted a pass with 1:23 remaining to seal the win for the Scots, who held the Titans to 49 total yards in the first half.
Patrick Pauni rushed for 98 yards and Nat Blood threw two touchdown passes to lead Aragon, which had to come from behind.
"El Camino is good," Aragon coach Steve Sell said. "They really run the ball."
Cristian Zarco scored on a 12-yard pass from Jason Gonzalez in the second quarter for the Bearcats. Berkeley led 21-6 at halftime.
"They're very athletic and big with a lot of depth, even though they don't need it," San Mateo coach Jeff Scheller said. "We don't have a lot of depth. They were bigger and faster than us."
Woodside trailed just 15-6 at halftime and Woodside coach Josh Bowie was pleased with his team's defensive effort to that point against the Milpitas spread.
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We do a lot of interviewing at Triplebyte. Indeed, over the last 2 years, I've interviewed just over 900 engineers. Whether this was a good use of my time can be debated! (I sometimes wake up in a cold sweat and doubt it.) But regardless, our goal is to improve how engineers are hired. To that end, we run background-blind interviews, looking at coding skills, not credentials or resumes. After an engineer passes our process, they go straight to the final interview at companies we work with (including Apple, Facebook, Dropbox and Stripe). We interview engineers without knowing their backgrounds, and then get to see how they do across multiple top tech companies. This gives us, I think, some of the best available data on interviewing.
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Three years ago I did some Easter pictures for various people. Earlier today I decided to see if I can atleast redo one of them.
Enjoy. :O Feel free to post any Easter related things here!
Edit: Before I forget! To the left is Tareen shapshifted as an Easter egg and to the Right is Spob the Cabbit. Sadly, these aren't my characters. They belong to Shini and Nebbert respeactivly.


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It's kind of in a tight corner and I'm not sure the elephant fits in.LOL!
Also, I'll be taking my Etsy store down for a few days. I'm taking all of my inventory to the show. I should have it back up soon. I'll be talking to you guys later!
Also, I'll be taking my Etsy store down for a few days. I'm taking all of my inventory to the show. I should have it back up soon. I'll be talking to you guys later!
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Kristen its just beautiful girl as everything you do..love all the Gold and you know I was at a blog today where she placed a nail on her tree each year in rememberance of Jesus and I thought that was wonderful idea...I got my nail and placed it on my tree after that..hugs and smiles Gloria
Kristen this is just beautiful. I believe you have the midas touch. Good luck at your show. I remember all too well trying to get ready for them. hugs ~lynne~
Ahhh! It's so elegant. I think it's my favorite of all your trees. I say this because it's hard to pick a favorite anything in your home. Good luck with the show and don't work too hard. I'm lovin' my swag so much! By any chance do you have any more of the red scroll ball ornaments that were on it? If I could buy a few extra for my tree that would be awesome. They are so unique. I know you are super busy right now so even if it's after Christmas no hurry. If you don't have any left or sell them like that I understand. Let me know whenever you get time. ~Melissa :)
Wow Kristen that tree is so elegant and I really love it... Like Lynn said everything you touch turns to gold.... You are so talented... Love YA
Kristen, Another beautiful example of your work. I hope you have a great show. Good luck!! Terrie
Hi Kristen...
Ohhh myyyy goodness...I love your golden "The Reason for the Season" tree...it's absolutely gorgeous!!! Just wanted to tell you that I have sooooo enjoyed seeing all of your Christmas decorations...your home looks absolutely magnificent all dressed in it's Christmas Finery!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!
I wish you the best at the show...
Warmest wishes...Chari
good luck at the show...and wow...what a beautiful tree!
What a beuatiful tree Kristen! Love that spray coming out of the top of the tree. laurie
As others have said you do have the midas touch...I put some of those spray thingys on the top of one of my trees & it looks like a firecracker exploded in it..Ha...
not at all pretty like yours!
;-) Bo
Another beautiful tree in your home. Hope all goes well at the show.
Love that gold tree! Very pretty. I would love looking at it in person at night.
Good luck with your show. Oh boy, do I know the pressure you are under!
Absolutely gorgeous and the most meaningful sentiment.
Oh it's just gorgeous!!! Where did you find a tall slender tree? I need one badly!!
Buffie :)
Kristen...What a beautiful tree! I love all the gold and the ornaments are reminders of what this season is all about...Debbie
Hi Kristen, I have an award for you. ☺ Diane
Yes I will take all 5!
Sounds good. You can email me all the details when it's convenient for you.
Hope the show went well! :)
ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE that tree! Fantastic job!
Hi Kristen;
I just came across your blog and noticed your were a fellow Arkansan! Looks like we have a lot of the same taste, starting with our blog design. LOL! Also, I noticed your RED sofas. I have two as well. I LOVE RED! Must have something to do with the Razorbacks. HA!!! Have a WONDERFUL week!
Good luck with the show!
I'm still recuperating from my craft show. I'm not sure I'll ever catch up. Your Christmas pictures are sure to be a hit! I'm feeling inspired by your beautiful gold Tree.
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"Frontiers are interesting places. They offer experience outside of the norm where the answers are not found in the back of the book. You have to figure things out for yourself," said Pettit, whose fascination with photography began in middle school.
"Space is such a frontier and documenting that experience with photography presents not only a fascinating arena but challenges to the Earth-centric mind. Do you compose and shoot using Earth-standard expectations, thus making photographs pleasing to planetary dwellers? Or do you compose showing how life really is conducted there? Such is the photographer's dilemma."
Pettit will remain on campus April 14 and visit with students, faculty and staff in the College of Science, the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science and the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences. Part of the visit includes meeting with student researchers who will examine ways to reduce damage to photos caused by cosmic rays in space.
RIT alumnus Peter A. Blacksberg '75 (photography) was instrumental in arranging Pettit's visit.
To learn more of Pettit's photographic work and time-lapse movies, go tohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwt3kMivZk4.
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was sitting in traffic for two hours following the Steelers loss trying to figure out what went wrong; this is what I came up with: The Steelers coaching failed them. Arians was actually decent; I didnt have many complaints about the offensive play selection. Dick LeBeau failed miserably; 12 yard cushions on that field was a disgrace. Hey Dick you think the Jags may run a 3rd down draw against that retarded ranger package? The Steelers won the toss, they should have kicked the ball You always let your defense set the tone in bad weather games. The Steelers receivers dropped balls, the offensive line missed blocks, the defensive front seven was owned, the Steelers could not have played much worse They were in the game until the final minute.
Rams with the Ball
The St Louis Rams offense scares the **** out of me; Mark Bugler hasnt played a quality game this season, Steven Jackson looked like John Riggins last week against the Packers, The Rams have a great trio of wide receivers The Rams Achilles heel is the offensive line. I have a scary feeling Brian Leonard and Randy McMichael could make some plays this week against the Steelers linebackers and undersized safeties (height).
Alex Barron and Brett Kiesel in the run game Barron is an athletic offensive tackle who looks to wall defensive players away from the ball carrier I believe Kiesels length and explosiveness should give Barron fits. Kiesels problem this season is simple...At times he gets too far up field and running backs cut back underneath him The Jets and Jags really exploited this Kiesel must control the point and find the ball carrier. This is a must win matchup for the Steelers.
Alex Barron and James Harrison in pass pro The Rams will help Barron with a back or a TE on any 5-7 step drop Harrison is too quick and explosive for Barron to block without help. Harrison needs to add another counter move His Rip is off the charts He is quick enough to speed rush and close the deal off the edge...Harrison is a playmaker who is always around the ball He plays with one speed non stop He earned that pro bowl recognition. Barron has played very well this year in pass pro He has allowed 4 sacks If the Rams dont have to help Barron with Harrison The Steelers could struggle to cover all the talented skill position options for the Rams.
Milford Brown in the run game Brown is a big boy with limited movement skills. He will win most matchups in a phone booth He struggles to block on the move. Brown will struggle this week facing a 34 defense. Brown will double team Casey Hampton on every run play to the left I doubt the double team moves Casey Hampton. I will be very surprised if Brown makes many blocks against the Steelers inside backers at the second level.
Milford Brown in Pass Pro The Packers had a field day blitzing linebackers inside against the Rams offense last week. Brett Kiesel must be a force this week He needs to finish He needs to cause havoc in the Rams back field. Brown is awful in pass pro The Steelers must expose the interior of the Rams offensive line.
Brett Romberg and Casey Hampton Hampton needs to be dominant in this game. McCollum is a fat slow weak midget Hampton should spend a majority of the game in the Rams backfield. Hampton will force double teams The players around him must make plays. The Steelers get zero pass rush from Hampton and Hoke They need to show up rushing the passer...Hoke is a piece of **** who must be replaced His effort against the Jags was absolutely pathetic.
Todd Steussie in the run game People have been writing off Steussie for three years All he does is continue to play and play pretty well He is not the biggest or strongest guard He is technically sound and rarely makes mental mistakes He cheats like an All Pro and manages to get his man blocked. I doubt Steussie will be very effective with down blocks on Hampton.
Steussie in Pass Pro The Steelers have nothing to offer at this position. Eason will play most run downs Ryan McBean and Chris Hoke could wave in and rush the passer Eason can only play 45-50 plays a game tops The Steelers must force a lot of 3 and outs.
Brandon Gorin and Nick Eason in the run game Both players stink Eason is just useless against the run I hope McBean has developed This matchup could be key If Eason gets caved this week Steven Jackson could light up this defense.
Gorin and Woodley in Pass Pro Woodley is a great pass rusher He has a big bag of tricks He sets up every rush He explodes off the ball and wins hand position I expect Haggans to sit this week I expect Woodley to make at least 2 huge plays in this game.
Skill position battles .The condition of Ike Taylor will be huge this week. If Ike can go and if he can play effectively he can shut down Tory Holt who has lost a step. Deshea Townsend and Isaac Bruce should be a great matchup of savvy vets, Bryant McFadden and Drew Bennett should be another intriguing battle Bennett wins most matchups with his size and strength Bennett is taller than McFadden he is nowhere near as strong. At some point the Steelers must decide they have the talent to play the corners up If they dont teams will continue to run ball control routes negating the Steelers blitz packages. Larry Foote has improved a great deal in coverage He needs to learn to form tackle He continues to miss tackles or backs take him for a ride 6 yards downfield. James Farrior has played like Casper the Ghost the past 4 games He needs to make plays He needs to make game changing plays. The Rams will look to exploit the Steelers backers in coverage with Steven Jackson, Brian Leonard and Randy McMichael. The Steelers must rally to the ball They must punish every Rams ball carrier. Steven Jackson when healthy is a top 3 NFL running back The Rams running backs struggle with blitz pick up. Troy Polamula was all over the field against the Jags Troy needs to show he is the best safety in the NFL the rest of the season. I have mixed feelings about Tyrone Carter at Free Safety, Lil Evil is reliable and he will attempt to kill the opposition but his lack of height scares me down the road Anthony Smith will still see time in the quarter defense Hopefully the Interception helped his confidence. The Steelers must take their chances if they want to be an attacking defense.
Steelers with the ball
The Steelers offense wont have the excuse this week of poor playing conditions. The offensive line needs to show up All games are won or lost in the trenches. The Receivers must make plays for Ben Ben must be willing to check down to secondary receivers if the vertical routes are covered Parker Davenport Miller and Davis are dangerous after the catch If the secondary receivers are making plays that forces the defense to adjust and other routes open up. The Steelers offense must avoid turnovers and stupid penalties.
Max Starks and James Hall Max Starks has played very well this season in limited action at left tackle. James Hall wins most matchups with his strength and relentless pursuit of the ball. I expect Starks to dominate Hall in the run game Starks is a fantastic run blocker He lands his punch, buckles the defender and then he finishes. Hall is a nice sized 43 defense end at 280 pounds Starks is just too big for Hall. Starks has done a nice job of moving his feet and finding the Blitzer in pass pro Starks has played with a ton of confidence He must concentrate on not lunging, landing his initial punch and moving his feet in pass pro When Starks is on his game he has the ability to be a top 10 tackle in this league.
Alan Faneca Kendoll Simmons and Sean Mahan against Adam Carricker and Laroi Glover I expect the Rams to move Carricker and Glover around a bit. I believe the Rams will look to exploit Simmons and Faneca in pass pro and Mahan in the run game. The Steelers will look to run counters to the weak side of formations against the Rams. The Steelers could go straight power running game and jam the ball down the Rams throats The Rams front 7 is very quick Theyre not very stout I know Alan Faneca will plant either Carricker or Glover in the run game. If the Steelers get lucky and trick the Rams with formations they will catch the Rams with Carricker cocked to the play side of the formation Carricker is quick off the ball He cant hold the point. Simmons can even block Carricker with an angle. Glover is still a dangerous pass rusher He never played the run well. My biggest fear is the Steelers interior offensive line play in pass pro I believe the Steelers will be fine in the run game.
Willie Colon and Trevor Johnson This is a very favorable matchup for Colon. Colon has improved a great deal in the run game over the past few weeks. Colon should be able to handle anything Johnson brings rushing the passer Colon needs to dominate this match up in the run game. Colon has the bad habit of stopping his feet When your feet stop the block stops. If Colon brings his A game Willie Parker could rush for 175 yards+.
Skill Position Battles The Steelers must hold onto the ball and run better routes. The Rams have 3 very talented corners. I believe the Steelers will force the Rams out of Cover 2 and Cover 4 by the start of the second quarter with the run game. I expect Hines Ward to draw Ronald Bartell. Ward should be able to set up Bartell with quality route running Bartell is a big physical corner I believe Hines Ward is a little bit too crafty and strong for Bartell to handle on ball control routes. Ward must catch the ball. Fakhir Brown will draw Santonio Holmes Brown may have the best jam of any corner in the NFL Holmes must run quality routes, beat the jam and attack the football in the air The Rams lack speed in the secondary Holmes must make some plays in the vertical passing game. Both Steelers starting Wrs must win matchups in the running game. Cedric Wilson will be the 3rd Wr this week Jonathan Wade is a decent nickel corner Wilson needs to continue to make plays It seems like every time the Steelers ask Wilson to make a play in 07 he does. Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth must dominate the Rams undersized outside linebackers in the run game. Heath Miller should make some plays down the middle of the field against the Rams safeties. Rams Middle linebacker Will Witherspoon struggles to beat blocks He is a quality player rushing the passer and dropping into coverage The Steelers must abuse Witherspoon in the running game. The Rams safeties Corey Chavous and Oshi Atogwe are classic cover 2 players Both can hit Neither can really run Atogwe makes a lot of plays off tipped and under thrown balls(7ints on the season). Ben must make his reads If nothing is there he must hit the check downs Indoors Ben can get away with his Houdini act Come playoff time outdoors He wont get away with it The field conditions take away his mobility. Ben needs to protect the ball at all times He just needs to play his game and relax When things start going down hill He wants the big play He locks onto the big play. Willie Parker needs to attack the hole and protect the ball. I expect a huge game from Willie this week. Davenport is a quality change of pace back He needs to be involved in the passing game. Willie Reid should be in the lineup this week The Steelers need some plays from unexpected players Reid Spaeth Davis.
Special Teams .Both Teams Struggle
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play pretty good! just got back from the fair town and had a few games, big up to doug and everyone out there!
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|2012-12-21, 02:13
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That's not evil.
|2012-12-21, 02:15
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Okay so my previous speculation that Makishima's value would be unbelievably low was just confirmed.
So that also confirms some speculation that the Sibyl's ability to detect criminality is based on some variable that Makishima passes through. In other words the bigger question for Sibyl now is, precisely, what exactly does the Sibyl System use to calculate the values in such a way that it is unable to detect criminals like Makishima?
From the looks of it... it seems that one thing that Makishima doesn't have that his former proteges had was... some sort of intense emotion and/or emotionally driven desire. Makishima for the most part comes off as having no direct emotional involvement in all of this. He is, for lack of a better term, emotionless, and I suspect that human emotion most likely is a very big variable in the Sibyl algorithms.
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|2012-12-21, 04:34
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When Akane was holding the shotgun in one hand, I thought that if she fired she'd either miss wildly or shoot her friend. After all, everyone knows that's not how you hold a shotgun, right?
But wait! Masaoka said he hadn't seen traces from a gun that uses gunpowder in a long time.
That suggests to me that under the auspices of the Sybil system real guns are prohibited.
Probably any kind of media involving the use of guns is prohibited too.
So Akane has probably never seen a real gun, let alone used one.
The only weapon she has any experience of is the Dominator.
She has no idea how to fire that shotgun properly, and only fires when driven to it in pure desperation.
I can't wait to see where the show goes from here, and how this is going to affect Akane's psycho-pass.
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It's too bad that Yuki died, even if it was predictable. I liked her. For a while, before Akane caught up, I thought that maybe Makishima was dragging her away to try to eventually turn her into a supervillain or something. Instead, was she just a hostage so he could get away in case the police caught up?
Akane didn't do too badly, even though she was unsuccessful. She did at least try to shoot the gun at Makishima, even though it's unlikely she even knew how to use it. I was really worried that she would end up shooting her friend by accident, so at least that didn't happen.
I don't want Akane's crime coefficient to go up after this. It would be most interesting if, like Makishima, she is somebody whose Psycho-pass just doesn't ever get cloudy. She could struggle over what the readings even mean, if she's having buckets of trouble because of what happened and yet even through that she can see that her Psycho-pass stays nice and clear, knowing that Makishima's is also clear.
Makishima is boring me, unfortunately. He's been getting less interesting as a villain the longer I've seen him. Though he's got a few legit points about the Sibyl system, and he represents an interesting thing in the plot (a villainous person who the system thinks is AOK) the things he's trying so far seem a bit on the dull side, just getting a few psychos to watch for what to him is mild entertainment. Might have been more fun to have him trying to bring down the system, but he seems too...apathetic? muted? for that. Maybe he's got a bigger plan that we'll see later.
Masaoka continues to be the best character.
|2012-12-21, 05:28
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Well, in fairness, Akane did shoot the shotgun. She just didn't know how to shoot it properly, which makes sense given what Masaoka said earlier. Akane's probably never seen a "real" gun in her entire life. If Makishima had thrown Akane an old-fashioned handgun (handled in a way that's much similar to the Dominator), maybe Akane takes him out.
I think that Makishima's disappointment in Akane is two-fold - That she hesitated as long as she did (that is one of her close friends up there), and that she couldn't figure out how to use the shotgun properly.
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I feel that Akane was purposefully portrayed as pathetic in this scene, so I don't really feel that people are over-reacting when they put her down (though as outsiders).
Your friend is in danger, and you know who your opponent is, in terms of what he has been doing and that he is someone you do not play around with. Not knowing how to use that particular gun does not excuse her from not at least using both hands to hold it and aim (which she does with the Dominator). So what if the Dominator doesn't work? Surely your desire to save Yuki would allow you realize that its not going to suddenly work just because you keep aiming it at him, and that you should be finding alternatives before the opponent strikes?
Aimed shots MIGHT have actually saved her rather than the 2 shots that she took without thinking, which I feel were far more prone to hitting Yuki compared to aimed ones.
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Second, she never fired a real shotgun and she didn't take into account the kickback (I think the Dominator doesn't have any because it shoots energy beams). Most likely she doesn't even know how to aim properly.
Third, she never had to make the judgment herself. She always trusted Sibyl's judgment wether someone deserved to live or to die. That's why Makishima was disappointed. She never let go of the Dominator till the very end.
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Ah superb episode and as expected Yuki died. When I saw her saved and its still only halfway through the episode. I already expected it there. Its Gen we are talking about. And Makishima guy can't be judge by dominator. His psycho-pass is as clear as it can be. His view of the world is so twisted that to him it felt normal to the very bone. Makishima reminded me of a Kihara from Index. Kihara can't be judge by judgement spell even if he fired a rocket launcher against vento. It still wasn't enough to trigger the spell. Twisted people with twisted morals and view.
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He was testing Akane's will, how her desire to save her friend would prevail over her duty as an inspector (that is, a servant for Sybil).
Now, I now Akane didn't had any traditional firearms training, but I think she should've realized you need to grab the shotgun with both hands. Yet she didn't do it because she couldn't let go of Sybil, and how could she? Her entire life and future have been built by Sybil.
That's what Shogo saw in her, she isn't strong enough, her will has been binded by the system.
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