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- Video output connector (BNC)
- Power input connector (Screw terminal)
- Auto iris (Lens) DC/VIDEO Switch
- Auto iris lens connector (Auto iris)
- Auto tracking white balance (ATW)
- Auto gain control (AGC) ON/OFF Switch
- EE/AI Switch
- Back light compensation (BLC) ON/OFF Switch
- Power indicator led
- C-Mount adapter ring
- CCD-Dust rpote ctve CAP
- Pickup Device: 1/4 inch SHARP CCD
- Picture Elements: PAL: 512 (H) x 582(V), NSTC: 512(H) x 492(V)
- Sensing Area: 3.6mm x 2.7mm
- Lens: 3.6mm
- System of Signal: PAL/NTSC
- Horizontal Resolution: 420 TV Lines
- Lens Mount: C/CS Mount (C Mount adapter option)
- Electronic Shutter Control: ON/OFF Switchable
- Backlight Compensation: ON/OFF Switchable
- Electronic Shutter: 1/60 - 1/100000 sec
- Auto Iris Lens: VIDEO/DC
- White Balance: Auto tracking white balance
- S/N: More than 48 DB
- Minimum Illumination: 1.0 Lux
- Video Output: BNC 1.0V p-p 75 ohm
- Scanning Frequency: PAL: Horizontal: 15.7343KHz, Vertical:50Hz, NTSC: Horizontal: 15.625KHz, Vertical:60Hz
- 1/4inch SHARP CCD CCTV 1.0 Lux 420TVL Wired Flying Saucer Camera
- It will make your life safer and easier
- Its ideal for monitoring or videotaping
Security Camera
- Security is an essential part of any store, shops, or place that needs to be monitored. If it is not monitored, anything could happen, so you must go ahead and take the precaution to prevent it from happening or be able to do something when it does occur. For example, if you own a shop and it gets robbed, it is horrible to not being able to do anything about it. If you have the surveillance tapes that you have recorded, you can use that as evidence and show the police who may be able to get the man. As you can see, surveillance is important
- A security camera monitor allows a viewer to see the video feed from a security camera. It is not the most important decision to make in a home security system, but there are some bits of advice that should be followed.
- Security camera monitors should match the resolution of the security camera sending the video feed. Having a security camera monitor with a higher resolution than a security camera is a waste of money, and a security camera monitor that has a lower resolution than a security camera will not be able to take advantage of the camera's capabilities. A security camera monitor should also be in color if the security camera's feed is in color
- The size of the security camera monitor also matters. Multiple video feeds require a larger size security camera monitor, while a single video feed only needs a small monitor, around nine inches.
- Finally, figure out what kind of monitor can handle the extended use. Televisions, for instance are poor security camera monitors. Computer monitors are designed for extended use, with flat-screen LCD monitor being the best, due to the lack of heat it produces
Security Camera Work
- Basically, a camera set into position with the help of what is known as a video transmitter running to a receiver allows the view from a security camera in a specific place or aimed in a certain direction, such as in a parking lot or door entrance. The security camera whether it is wireless or not, then makes it possible for the surveillance of anyone or anything through sending visual signals through the lenses back to a security monitor which is connected directly to the system
- In some cases security cameras are remotely operated, while others rely on the actual surveillance of a person sitting in front of the security monitor at all times in a separate area. Another form of security camera, simply records the surveillance and it can be viewed at another point and time. Security cameras all have to have power of some kind in order to work however
- Additionally security cameras work on frequencies as well as range. Different concepts are taken into consideration when a security camera is installed. Therefore, there are many security cameras on the market today. Some are better than others, while some security cameras are basic and simple, to those security cameras that are very complex
- One of the worst materials a security camera would have to go through would be metal, these types of security cameras are high frequency cameras and are very expensive. Most wireless cameras are limited to four different frequencies while others that must have hidden video lines such as in ceilings or walls can have additional frequencies. The range of reception on security cameras vary. Security cameras provide the initial perception that the issue is safety, while the second of course is protection, from theft or vandalism of property. The security cameras come in many different designs as well as types. Some security cameras help assist authorities when trying to apprehend suspects in crimes or other acts of violence, or vandalism
- You want to have a good reception especially if the security camera that is in use, is the type that simply records surveillance. As opposed to a security camera that has a person monitoring at all times. In this case you want good reception as well but it doesn't have to be nearly as clear. Security cameras can be as small as a button on a shirt, while others can be the size of an average camcorder. The size of a security camera varies as well
- Price doesn't necessarily mean better, depending on what the security camera will be used for. If the camera is going to be for personal use then one that isn't that expensive will probably do what you need it for. Security cameras are made to work for the security of people, places, and things of value, as well as keeping places safe and protected. In some cases security cameras are used to give people the peace of mind of feeling safer than they normally would without one
- Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
- A regulated DC 12V 300mA power supply is recommended for use with this camera for the best picture and the most stable operation
- An unregulated power supply can cause damage to the camera. When unregulated power supply is applied, product warranty will be out of subject
- It is recommended that the camera is used with a monitor that has a CCTV quality 75 Video impedance level
- If your monitor is switched to high impedance then please adjust accordingly
- If the monitor does not have the impedance adjust switch, please ask us for a camera suitable for your monitor
- Do not attempt to disassemble the camera to gain access to the internal components. Refer servicing to qualified service personal
- Never face the camera towards the sun or spot light or light reflecting objects. Any bright light may cause smear on the picture and possible damage to the CCD
- Except the weather-proof camera, do not expose the camera to rain or moisture. Do not try to operate the camera in wet area
- Moisture can damage the camera and can create the danger of electric shock
- Do not remove the serial sticker for the warranty service
- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device. Pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules
- These limits are designed to provide reasonable protections against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment
- This equipment generates, uses, and can radiated radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications
- Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expanse
- Any changes of modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
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- 1 x 1/4 inch SHARP CCD Video Camera
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- Our Cross-Practice Capabilities: Drawing on the talents of lawyers around the world in our Business Finance & Restructuring, Public Company Advisory Group, White Collar Defense, Regulatory and Investigations, and Product Liability & Mass Torts practices, among others, we offer our clients the "one-stop" service they need to efficiently mobilize in response to a crisis situation.
- Seamless Coordination of Parallel Litigation and Regulatory Investigations: We regularly manage and coordinate all aspects of legal proceedings arising out of crisis situations, including wide-ranging, multi-regulator investigations, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and sensitive internal reviews and investigations, often simultaneously.
- Our Experience Representing Major Companies in First-of-their-Kind Crises: We have occupied center stage during some of the highest profile crises over the last several decades, navigating clients from all over the world through complex regulatory and governmental investigations, internal investigations, and attendant civil litigation. Recently, this has included, among many others:
- The 2013 Lac Mégantic rail disaster in Canada (on behalf of CIT Group)
- The 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan (on behalf of a confidential energy client)
- The 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (on behalf of SEACOR Holdings)
- The Financial Crisis (on behalf of a range of companies, including American International Group, Lehman Brothers, Washington Mutual, and Archstone Smith)
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- The 1993 World Trade Center Terrorist Bombing (on behalf of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey)
- Expert Management of Media Relations and Strategic Communications: Our attorneys have extensive experience coordinating media relations and strategic communications in the aftermath of large-scale crises. We regularly counsel on the legal implications of using public relations firms and managing communication with the media in the wake of a crisis. We also work with our clients to create a culture of brand management with respect to social media and all other forms of corporate communication, with the goal of preventing future crises.
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CIT Group – Lac Mégantic rail disaster in Canada
SEACOR Holdings Inc. – BP Oil Spill Litigation
Thermo King – Mont Blanc Tunnel Fire Disaster
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General Motors
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thoughts on "Cyngherddau Arbennig"
My dearest Collette, the pleasure was all ours! Wonderful to have you with us and well done on the pics etc.
Merry Christmas and have a great time in Florida over New Year.
See you in Feb.
All the best.
Pat Broderick x
Couldn't quite believe it's been that long a time either! It's gone so fast ….thanks for all you've done for us Hannah.
Yes Collette as Patrick says, it was great to have you with us.
Have fun in the States, Happy Christmas and see you soon.
Huw xx
good luck Collette : ) hope doing well
What a lovely write-up about a lovely person and personal friend. I spent many happy hours at David's house just chatting and maybe having a "panad" and occasionally cake!. He would tell me about all the new developments in his research work and the progress of The Cathedral Press from the time that he took it over from Peter James and before. He would speak about the efficiency of Graeme and others and their capability. The making of the various video clips and all the other hard work which he and the team were undertaking.
Your statement above Peryn, focuses exactly how David was and I thank you for that.
Thank you David for being an enviable example to us all.
With memories.
Goodbye, Dad. It's a bit strange without you, but I think that we can cope. You were right that you didn't have too many years left to you. I hope you don't mind that I'm having to get rid of a lot of your stuff at home now. I'm also having to get rid of some of my stuff to make room in my flat for some of your stuff! We're hoping to have a grand sale of your music books in Bangor Music Department in a few weeks or months: staff and students only, I believe.
I think it's fair to say that David was a great man. Respected not only for his musical genius but also for being such a downtoearth and personable man. He touched so many lives and has kept his students permenantly amused and inspired by his stories and work ethic. You will be greatly missed by your family and wider family who also adored you as a father/ grandfather figure. I hope you're up there with the great composers relishing in the knowledge we all can spot a consecutive 5th at 5 paces. God bless you.
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Welcome to the Florida Division of Education's website. Day-after-day we work hand in hand with parents, lecturers, educators and neighborhood members to improve Florida's education system for college kids of all backgrounds and talents. Our new web site reflects this cooperative relationship and the function that so many Floridians play in making certain student success. Our QA sup is a snobby witch. After I first began she came visiting asking about some headphones that I did NOT have. She thought I took some headphones from the desk behind me. Wtf. Come to find out she was within the wrong aisle. Silly bi. I have never looked at her the identical. And then to find out she is the individual listening to all of our calls? Omg..what.
Instances of transition, such as the transfer from an industrial-based to an info-based society, are marked by conflict as previous social norms are changed by new ones. Prior to now 30 years, as the commercial era has begun to wane, standardized testing has more and more been set forth as an answer to the problems with colleges. Testing, the theory goes, can be used to watch progress toward targets. Ironically, standardized assessments at the moment are a symptom of the issue, rather than a cure. Standardization is, by definition oppositional to revolutionary considering – the hallmark of the Information Age. Efforts corresponding to No Child Left Behind and recent political posturing for imposing standardized measures of learning on increased education are the newest manifestations of this battle. We should transfer away from trade-style standardization in any respect levels of the educational institution as a first step toward updating the education system.
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lesbians in egypt, where are you ?
I read few articles here at Ahwaa , and i come to find that a lot of the members are from Egypt .
what is shocking is :
that THERE IS a girl i liked secretly , but i come to find that she is normal ,
and this happens a lot ,
i can't find a lesbian i like in Egypt om el donia . X(
or even come to know if there is any gathering here in Egypt to get comfortable with someone that is like me .
though , i found you all in here.
welcome Egyptian lesbian , proud to be one of you girls.


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Occam has the answer: AIDS isn't caused by a virus - it is a immune system destroying lifestyle disease and, as a result, there will never be a vaccine to cure it.
It is still and will always be a disease primarily limited to the gay and (pardon the redundancy) drug using populations.
Not to say that the homosexual deathstyle doesn't entail a multitude of other deadly heath hazards which definitely encourage the furtherance of the disease.


text: Both of the money and bond have advantages and disadvantages. But it is quite sure that these two terms are a good way to keeping the wealth. the money have advantages of: 1. Liquidity 2. No possible Capital loss and disadvantages of: 1. low rate of interest return 2. affected by inflation where as the bond have advantages of: 1. interest income 2. probability of capital gain (increasing monetary value) and have also disadvantages of 1. loss of immediate liquidity 2. probability of capital loss (decreasing money value) Rational people would hold both of these money and bond to keep their wealth and manage it wisely. However, the proportion between the money and bond holding will be vary to individual to individual. What will be a recommendable proportion that you think?


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Psalm 89:4
'I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.'"
In this case, one of Grandma's offspring provides a mighty nice "throne". Wonder if she was naughty or nice this year? I'm betting on nice.
Bet Baloney's got some more Perfect Pairings for today. Have at it!


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Bill Weihl is director of sustainability at Facebook. His group directs work on sustainability and energy efficiency across the company, driving projects to track and reduce Facebook's environmental footprint in all aspects of its operations. They also work collaboratively with other companies to scale sustainability solutions across the IT industry and into other sectors.
Prior to Facebook, Mr. Weihl was the resident "green energy czar" at Google. In 2009, he was honored by Time Magazine as one of their Heroes of the Environment, in recognition of the work he and his colleagues did at Google.
Earlier in his career, he was a professor of computer science at M.I.T., a researcher at Digital's Systems Research Center, and C.T.O. of Akamai Technologies.
Mr. Weihl holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics, as well as a bachelor's degree, master's degree and Ph.D. in computer science, all from M.I.T.


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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced an expansion of a prior recall by Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, New Jersey for the <"http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the recalled product immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
About 40,000 Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps are involved in the recent recall and include January and May 2010 recalls. Those recalls are accessible via releases #10-101, which can be viewed here. These recalls brought the total to 17,800 recalled steps and included date codes 12/08 and 10/08, December 2008, and October 2008. All steps that include a "08" date code are being added to the recall and add 22,000 units to the total recall amount.
The recalled Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps were manufactured in China by Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, New Jersey.
The plastic portion of the Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. To date, Primal Vantage has received six complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.
The Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. The recalled Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step is used to climb a tree in order to hunt from an elevated position. Model numbers 105 and 155 both have an "08," which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step and denotes the year of manufacture.
The Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step was sold from April 2008 through November 2009 at various outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide as a three-step package in model 105 or as a single step in model 155.
The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the recalled Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps immediately and contact Primal Vantage for details on how to obtain a full refund. Consumers are asked not to return the product to retail stores as refunds can only be provided by Primal Vantage. Primal Vantage can be reached, toll free, at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday or at the firm's website at www.treestandcustomerservice.com to print a return form or for further information on how to locate the date code on the tree step.


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Q. What time check in and check out?
A. The checkin is 14:00, and the checkout is 11:00.
Q. Even if the checkout time is passed, can I extend?
A. You can stay until 14 o'clock. However, the extension charge is 1000 yen an hour.
Q. Before the check-in and after checks it out, can you leave my luggage?
A. We will keep it. Please tell to the reception desk without reserve.
Q. Can I send my baggage in advance?
A. We can keep your baggage until the date of your stay.
Q. Can I pay by credit card?
A. It is possible to use your card.
(VISA,JCB,Diner's Club,American Express and Toyota finance card and Master Card)
(VISA,JCB,Diner's Club,American Express and Toyota finance card and Master Card)
Q. Where is the contract parking lot?
A. We have three contract parking lots. Please ask us the details.
Q. How much is the parking charge?
A. It is 1,000 yen a night stay.
Q. How is breakfast going?
A. It is AM 6:30-9:30 in hotel 1F""YAKO-HAI"". The breakfast ticket can be bought for 900 yen in the reception desk.
Q. How is supper going?
A. There is a dinner menu at hotel 1F""YAKO-HAI"".
Q. Is there any room service?
A. Yes, there is a menu in the room.
Q. Can I eat breakfast though I don't stay?
A. Unfortunately,we provide just stay guest.
Q. Is a receipt the same as the parking lot fee room rent issuable?
A. It is issuable. Please tell to the reception desk. (Please use the contract parking lot. )
Q. Is the receipt of the VOD card issuable?
A. It is issuable. (Please acknowledge not issuable when you buy it in the vending machine. )
Q. Is the receipt of the Laundry charge and courier service issuable?
A. It is issuable.
Q. Can you prepare a baby bed?
A. If you would like to use baby bed you need to make a reservation so please contact us.
Q. Can you lie of the child?
A. Child who is lower than a primary schoolchild is free for sleep.
Q. Can the Internet be used in the room?
A. It is possible to use it ..all room free continuous connection it...
One night stay The rental personal computer has been lent out for 800 yen.
One night stay The rental personal computer has been lent out for 800 yen.
Q. Can I borrow LAN cable?
A. We will prepare on the desk in all guest rooms.
Q. Is there a Japanese-style room,a large bathroom and a conference room?
A. Unfortunately, we do not have a Japanese-style room ,a meeting room,and a conference room.


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Joanne Circle's exhibition Felt Translation provides an interesting view into the work of an accomplished artist. The works clearly reflects her surroundings and give her ideas a material presence via the medium of felt. The exhibition, curated by Maggie Tchiers at CCBC Gallery July 12-Aug 23, shows several distinct bodies of work, inspired by nature.
The series K-Dances stands out for me. It is a series of 20 felt pieces, similar longish narrow shapes, each up to 20" long. Formally, all of these mostly white wool felt pieces, have distinct shapes and finishing details and some include thread, fine metal wire, silk and synthetic fabrics. While some appear to refer to vessels or nests, others seem more animal like, skins left after a shedding process. The surfaces have refined details, sutures and stitching, tendrils and bumps. While the work shows spontaneity with the process; it is clearly made by someone who is fully cognizant of the process. The few pieces in solid bright colour make the intentionality of the white even more pronounced and set up us up to figure out this strange taxidermy. The pieces look as if they could easily become quite large, i.e. human scale and more cocoon like.
Lyre-ic is a poetic study of small felt balls attached to fine wires, balanced and in symbiotic, perpetual motion. Metal, hard, thin and shiny in balance with felt wool, thick, soft and dull. The wire moves with quick energy and the wool lazily balances it. Shadow Migration, shares some of those ideas, but in a less structured or composed way, simply lets the materials fly free, in constant motion.
Fugue Flow stands out as 3 traditionally framed pen and ink drawings, each with its felt seal of approval. They appear as text or meditation in a beautiful strange language and take pleasure in the mark making. They resist our aim to understand their meaning and instead force us to create our own reasons.
As a weaver, I tried to understand the difference between weaving and felting. For me, felt is immediate w/o rules and demanding full engagement, while weaving is slow, systematic, following logical reasoning. But rules, of course, exist to be broken. I was reminded of how Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guttari's articulate this distinction in the "Smooth and Striated", a chapter with that title in "A Thousand Plateaus". They show how chaotic felt contrasts the organizing principles of weaving, with its horizontal and vertical lines. Felt for them represents organic endless 'nomad space', as compared to woven, finite 'settled space', defined by the dimensions of the loom. In this exhibition, Joanne's soft felt is a suitable counterpoint to our structured daily existence in a life full of 0's and 1's, and it aims to find balance:
"… we must remind ourselves that the two spaces (the Smooth and Striated) in fact exist only in mixture: smooth space is constantly being translated, transversed into a striated space; striated space is constantly being reversed, returned to a smooth space"….."is a smooth space captured, enveloped by a striated space, or does a striated space dissolve into a smooth space, allow a smooth space to develop?" (Deleuze, Gille + Guattari, Felix – A thousand plateaus: capitalism and schizophrenia, Page 474-5)
Kepenek for a Crustacean clearly refers to animal skins, temporarily abandoned or shed, no longer needed, the creature gone to a world we do not know, maybe by choice, or not, or to return shortly. They seem very much like the nomadic peoples Kepeneks, worn as coats during the day, that turn into shelters at night.
It was very interesting to discover such an experienced artist living right here in the Cowichan Valley of BC, where she has moved to from the US 30 years ago and it was a pleasure to be surrounded by all her creations/creatures.
Ruth Scheuing
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First things first, isn't The Invisible Library a great title? Just those three words got me excited about reading this book! But what exactly is The Invisible Library about? Well, it's got librarians, alternate universes, book thieves, magic, steampunk and dragons. There's a lot going on in this book.
The book tells the story of Irene, a librarian who winds up trying to steal a book which a lot of other people are after (including fae, detectives, and other librarians). Did I mention that Irene is no normal librarian? You see, she's from a library that exists between universes which essentially preserves unique copies of books from the different worlds. So basically Irene is a librarian/thief/time traveller.
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If you're embarking on a romantic getaway to Austin, expect to experience the best of Texas. From tasty brisket and fine wines to endless opportunities to listen to exciting live music, there are plenty of things to bond over together. Here, the top ten ways to find romance in Austin.
Bond over brisket
Photography R.J. Hinkle / Alamy Stock Photo
Nothing sparks a lovers' spat in Texas faster than the question of who makes the best barbecue. Stubb's Bar-B-Q, Franklin Barbecue and The County Line, in Austin, and The Salt Lick, in nearby Driftwood, make a good run for the coveted title with their mouth-watering brisket, ribs and sausage. Other top contenders include Smitty's Market, Meyer's Elgin Sausage and Black's Barbecue—which claims to be open eight days a week. Stop by the Concierge desk at Four Seasons Hotel Austin for a guide to the best barbecue spots—and most likely a personal opinion or two.
Listen to live music
Grab your dance partner and get ready for endless music options. Home to nearly 200 live music venues, Austin has rightly earned the title of "Live Music Capital of the World." The city's diverse music scene ranges from the historic Continental Club, where Tuesday's Toni Price "Hippie Hour" shows are an Austin tradition, to Antone's, featuring the finest blues performers in the world.
Take a dip
Reconnect and refresh with a romantic afternoon at one of the city's nearby lakes, streams and natural springs. Close to downtown, Barton Springs Pool maintains a constant 68-degree temperature and combines a lake-like atmosphere with the feel of a neighbourhood swimming pool. A quick drive away, the cave-like rock formation of Hamilton Pool serves as a unique backdrop to the Pedernales River. (There's also Hippie Hollow, a clothing-optional swimming hole on the shores of Lake Travis.)
Sample Texas wines
Get a taste of Texas Hill Country, one of the world's fastest-growing wine tourism destinations. Take your pick of more than 30 wineries spread over more than 9 million acres, each offering distinctive varietals and scenic views of rolling green hills and vibrant wildflowers. Before you embark on your Texas wine tour, stop by TRIO for wine tips from the Hotel sommelier.
Head outdoors
One of the state's most lasting love stories is that of Lady Bird Johnson and her fondness for nature. She, along with Ann and Roy Butler, are credited with preserving the picturesque waterway that bisects downtown and provides more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails—now called the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Take a stroll together, and enjoy Lady Bird's legacy—whether you choose the popular parkland in downtown Austin or her well-known Wildflower Center, you'll delight in the diversity of Central Texas flowers and plants.
Discover local art
The Blanton Museum of Art is home to the largest university-owned art collection in the country, including more than 17,000 works ranging from Renaissance masters to contemporary artists.
Join a nightly ritual
Admittedly not the most romantic of creatures, bats are surprisingly beloved in Austin, where an estimated 1.5 million make their home underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge from March through November.
Picnic in the park
During summer months, spread out your picnic blanket and take in a performance produced by the acclaimed Zilker Theatre Productions at the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater.
Make it a movie night
Opened in 2011, Violet Crown Cinema on Second Street is a plush four-screen theatre showing independent films and serving concession snacks from the chef at famed Austin restaurant Fonda San Miguel. Or for an old-fashioned date night, head to Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in, an homage to the heyday of drive-in movie theatres complete with vintage speakers, a refreshment stand and screenings of cult classics such as E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and Back to the Future.
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Steve A. N. Goldstein, MD, PhD, Appointed Dean of the Stritch School of Medicine
March 17, 2017
Dear Members of the Loyola Community,
We are pleased to announce that Steve A. N. Goldstein, MD, PhD, has been named dean of the Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Goldstein will join Loyola on May 1, 2017.
Dr. Goldstein's background includes more than 30 years of extensive experience in health sciences research, medical education, and higher education administration. He is a renowned physician-investigator, administrator, educator, pediatric cardiologist, and biophysical researcher. His career includes service at Harvard University, Yale University, The University of Chicago, and Brandeis University.
He joins Loyola from Brandeis University, where he currently serves as university professor of biochemistry. From 2011–2014, Dr. Goldstein was also provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. While at The University of Chicago from 2004–2011, he was a professor in many areas including pediatrics, cancer center, computational neuroscience, molecular medicine, neurobiology, and pharmacology and pharmacogenomics. Dr. Goldstein was also director of the Pediatrician-Scientist Training Program, chair of the Department of Pediatrics, founding director of the Institute of Molecular Pediatric Science, founding co-principal investigator and advisor of the Clinical and Translational Science Award–Institute for Translational Medicine, and founding physician-in-chief of the Comer Children's Hospital. From 1993–2004, Dr. Goldstein was on the faculty at Yale University where he rose to full professor and founded the Section of Developmental Biology and Biophysics.
At Brandeis, Dr. Goldstein reorganized operations to improve services and decrease costs and he implemented transparent, mission-based budgeting, allowing for reallocations to academic priorities. These actions produced the first balanced budget in a decade concurrent with a tripling of investment in deferred maintenance, creation of new academic programs, hiring of new faculty, and the construction of new facilities. Dr. Goldstein led the development of the Brandeis strategic plan, spearheaded diversity initiatives, created an innovation center to speed technology transfer, launched a center for teaching and learning, introduced policies yielding the largest applicant pools and highest academic profiles in school history, and directed major new philanthropic initiatives.
Dr. Goldstein holds both a Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology from Harvard University. He received his Master of Arts in Biochemistry from Brandeis University. Dr. Goldstein's research interests include ion channels and how they function in disease and health. His research has identified genetic and mechanistic bases for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in African Americans, inherited and drug-induced cardiac arrhythmias, skeletal muscle disorders, and ischemic stroke. His work has advanced methods in interventional cardiology and produced diagnostic tests and techniques for translational investigations including real-time, single molecule spectroscopy and the creation of de novo neuropeptides based on natural products that target orphan receptors to treat disease. A fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Goldstein received the prestigious E. Mead Johnson Award from the Society of Pediatrics in 2001 for his research contributions. He has served as a scientific advisor to the National Institutes of Health for Nanomedicine and is currently vice chair of the National Science Foundation Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences.
We would like to thank the members of the search committee who efficiently and successfully led this national search. We are especially grateful to Terry R. Light, MD, who not only chaired the search committee, but also has served as interim dean of the Stritch School of Medicine since January 1, 2017. He will continue to lead our medical school until Dr. Goldstein assumes his full-time duties on May 22, 2017 after Commencement.
Please join us in thanking Dr. Light for his continued leadership and welcoming Dr. Goldstein to Loyola.
Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD
Margaret Faut Callahan, CRNA, PhD, FNAP, FAAN
Provost, Health Sciences Division


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Visitors arrive at Larnaca International airport and there are buses and taxis into the city. The main Larnaca bus station is on Georgiou Gennadiou, near the municipal market, where there are buses to the port, to Kolossi and to the main tourist strip. There are also daily buses from Larnaca castle to Kourion and to Governor's Beach. As for visiting local sights you are best hiring a car.
There are daily inter-city bus services to all the main resorts and an urban bus network but most visitors use one of the many taxis found throughout Larnaca. Inter-city Service Taxis are also common with regular runs to Nicosia, Larnaka and Pafos. your hotel will have the details and taxis will usually pick you up from the hotel.
There's the wide range of hotels and apartments available in Limassol but almost all of them are spread along the 9km coastal tourist strip and almost all cater mainly for package holiday bookings. There are a few independent small hotels in the old town with the cheapest to be found to the east of the castle.
Although many independent hotels only offerbasic facilities they are still good value. More upmarket independent hotels can be found in the northeast of Limassol at the end of the tourist strip.
Limassol has a huge number of restaurants. The main beach tourist strip is jammed with burger and chip restaurants and bars while the old town has more authentic Cypriot cuisine at more reasonable prices. Cypriot food is similar to Greek and Turkish.
Limassol boasts of being a city that never sleeps and visitors can take a pick of a different bar every night, even on a month-long holiday. The same goes for the clubs catering for the younger tourist crowd. There are the usual British style pubs for those missing home.
There are plenty of cash machines in Larnaca — most of the banks on the tourist strip have an ATM.
Useful contacts
Emergencies: 112
Police Hotline: 1460
British Bases Police: 1443
Hospitals: 1400
Forest Fires: 1407
Narcotics Helpline: 1410
Drug Unit: 1498
Domestic Violence: 1440
Police Limassol: 25 805 050


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Monotype GmbHAuthor
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Canada TypeAuthor
Patrick GriffinTrademark
Counter is a trademark of Canada Type.Copyright
Copyright 2008 Canada Type. All rights reserved. Published by P22/IHOF.Description
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Cheese Fontdue Regular
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Ray MeadowsTrademark
FontStruct is a trademark of FSI FontShop International GmbHCopyright
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Maintaining Your Own pkgng Repository
pkgng is next generation package management utility for
FreeBSD. Expected to be the default package manager in
FreeBSD 9.1-RELEASE, its functionality far surpasses the functionality
(or lack thereof) of its predecessor —
One of the great features about
pkgng is security —
packages installed on the system can be verified against an RSA signature,
ensuring the package that is intended to be installed is the package that
will be installed.
This "non-blog" entry will cover how I set up my
pkgng package building system for my laptop.
I use a FreeBSD Ports
Tinderbox regularly for various tasks, such as one-off package builds for
a particular piece of software, or testing an update to a FreeBSD port for all
supported architectures. Very recently, an update was made to the
ports-mgmt/tinderbox-devel FreeBSD port, which allows a user to
build packages for use with
One of the key differences between
pkgng packaging format and
the traditional
pkg_install packaging format is the metadata
stored within the package, and where this metadata is stored. Additionally,
the contents within the resulting package differ as well.
To illustrate why additional steps are necessary to build packages in
pkgng format, the following is the contents of the resulting
packages of the
archivers/zip port. This is the traditional
pkg_install format:
% tar tf zip.tbz +CONTENTS +COMMENT +DESC +MTREE_DIRS bin/zip bin/zipcloak bin/zipnote bin/zipsplit man/man1/zip.1.gz man/man1/zipcloak.1.gz man/man1/zipnote.1.gz man/man1/zipsplit.1.gz
This is the contents of the new
pkgng format:
% tar tf zip.txz +MANIFEST +MTREE_DIRS /usr/local/bin/zip /usr/local/bin/zipcloak /usr/local/bin/zipnote /usr/local/bin/zipsplit /usr/local/man/man1/zip.1.gz /usr/local/man/man1/zipcloak.1.gz /usr/local/man/man1/zipnote.1.gz /usr/local/man/man1/zipsplit.1.gz /usr/local/share/doc/zip/CHANGES /usr/local/share/doc/zip/LICENSE /usr/local/share/doc/zip/README /usr/local/share/doc/zip/README.CR /usr/local/share/doc/zip/TODO /usr/local/share/doc/zip/WHATSNEW /usr/local/share/doc/zip/WHERE /usr/local/share/doc/zip/
One noteworthy change is the removal of the
+DESC, and so on, with a master
+MANIFEST file.
Another noteworthy change is the
xz compression algorithm, which
provides greater compression than the traditional
So, having given the absolute minimum information on what is changed to
show why it is necessary to configure a package building system special for
pkgng, here is how I chose to configure mine.
There are a few ways to set up a package building system:
- The
- The
- No additional software, and using
make packagefrom within a specified port directory
I personally do not have any strong feelings about one solution being better than the other, but since I already had Tinderbox set up, I decided to use that, in addition to the target machine being a laptop I did not want to keep busy with compiling software.
Building the Packages
Setting up Tinderbox to build
pkgng-compatible packages was
fairly straight forward:
- Install the
- Set the necessary environment variables
- Add ports to the Tinderbox build
I will not go into configuration of Tinderbox. Please see the Tinderbox README for that.
pkgng packages, set the following in the appropriate
${pb}/scripts/etc/env/ file for the
export WITH_PKGNG=yes export PKGSUFFIX=.txz
Set additional environment settings as needed for the build.
Next, add ports to the build. I named my build "10-64-LAPTOP", since my laptop runs FreeBSD 10-CURRENT, amd64.
Rather than specifying each port, one at a time, to be added to the build,
I wrote a meta-port for the software I want installed on my laptop. This is
an abridged version of the
misc/laptop port
# # $Id: Makefile 795 2012-06-11 16:26:54Z gjb $ # PORTNAME= laptop PORTVERSION= 0.1 PORTREVISION= 2 CATEGORIES= misc MASTER_SITES= # Empty DISTFILES= # None MAINTAINER= me COMMENT= LOCAL Metaport for default laptop software NO_BUILD= yes WITH_NEW_XORG= yes WITH_KMS= yes PERL_VERSION= 5.14 # Use ccache for building everything BUILD_DEPENDS= ccache:${PORTSDIR}/devel/ccache RUN_DEPENDS= # Empty this so subsequent RUN_DEPENDS need += # Essential software RUN_DEPENDS+= \ vim:${PORTSDIR}/editors/vim-lite \ svn:${PORTSDIR}/devel/subversion # Web development software RUN_DEPENDS+= \ httpd:${PORTSDIR}/www/apache22 \ php:${PORTSDIR}/lang/php5 \ ${PORTSDIR}/lang/php5-extensions \ nginx:${PORTSDIR}/www/nginx # Email software RUN_DEPENDS+= \ mutt:${PORTSDIR}/mail/mutt-devel \ procmail:${PORTSDIR}/mail/procmail \ mairix:${PORTSDIR}/mail/mairix # Desktop software RUN_DEPENDS+= \ ${PORTSDIR}/x11/xorg \ irssi:${PORTSDIR}/irc/irssi-devel \ fluxbox:${PORTSDIR}/x11-wm/fluxbox \ firefox:${PORTSDIR}/www/firefox \ chrome:${PORTSDIR}/www/chromium \ opera:${PORTSDIR}/www/opera \ ${PORTSDIR}/x11-fonts/webfonts # FreeBSD Documentation Project build stuff RUN_DEPENDS+= \ ${PORTSDIR}/textproc/docproj-jadetex \ igor:${PORTSDIR}/textproc/igor \ mandoc:${PORTSDIR}/textproc/mdocml # Miscellaneous software RUN_DEPENDS+= \ tmux:${PORTSDIR}/sysutils/tmux \ ezjail-admin:${PORTSDIR}/sysutils/ezjail \ portlint:${PORTSDIR}/ports-mgmt/porttools \ rsnapshot:${PORTSDIR}/sysutils/rsnapshot do-install: .include <bsd.port.mk>
With the meta-port directory contents added to the Tinderbox build Ports tree, add the port and its dependencies to the build, configuring options for each port (if desired):
[root]# cd ${pb} [root]# ./tc addPort -b 10-64-LAPTOP \ -d misc/laptop -O
Once the port and dependencies are added, start the build:
[root]# ./tc tinderbuild -b 10-64-LAPTOP -nullfs
When the packages have finished building, it is time to create a repository, sign the packages, and distribute the packages to the target machine. Tinderbox package building uses the same layout as the FreeBSD FTP server, so you end up with a hierarchy such as:
All/ Latest/ archivers/ ...
Signing and Distributing the Packages
I use a 4096-bit RSA key for signing the package repository contents. The
key is created with the
openssl command:
[root]# openssl genrsa -out pkg.key 4096
Then the certificate for distribution to the machines using the repository is created from the generated key:
[root]# openssl rsa -in pkg.key -pubout > pkg.cert
Note: The name of the certificate file, in my case
pkg.cert, must match the file name set as
PUBKEY in
/usr/local/etc/pkg.conf (if it does not exist, copy
/usr/local/etc/pkg.conf.sample and modify to fit your needs).
Next, the packages resulting from the Tinderbox build are signed with the RSA private key:
[root]# pkg repo ${pb}/packages/10-64-Laptop/All/ \ /path/to/pkg.key
With updated package builds and the repository signed, update the
repository metadata on the client, and perform an upgrade, assuming
pkg2ng has already been run on the target machine.
[root]# pkg update [root]# pkg upgrade
Now, as ports are updated within the FreeBSD Ports Collection, you can
rebuild the
misc/laptop port, resign the resulting packages, and
easily upgrade your system using


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Tjostolv Moland, one of two Norwegian citizens imprisoned in Congo since 2009 on murder charges, has died in prison.
British-Norwegian citizen Joshua French, 31, who was imprisoned alongside the 32-year-old, is upset but in good health, lawyer Hans Marius Graasvold said. The cause of Moland's death was not immediately clear.
The two former Norwegian soldiers were convicted of espionage and the murder of a local driver and sentenced to death. They have consistently denied the charges against them, and the Norwegian authorities have tried to have them transferred to serve their sentences in Norway.
Norway's foreign minister, Espen Barth Eide, said Moland was found dead in his cell on Sunday morning and that his family had been informed.
"More than anything our thoughts now are with them in this very difficult situation," Eide said, adding that the government had been concerned about French and Moland for a long time.
Norway and Britain have worked together to find a solution for French and Moland, and Eide said he has kept Britain's foreign secretary, William Hague, informed.
One of two Norwegian men jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2009 on charges of murder, espionage and conspiracy was found dead in his cell on Sunday, Norwegian and Congolese authorities said.
Tjostolv Moland, 32, had been detained along with the British-Norwegian citizen Joshua French since the 2009 murder of their driver in Congo's jungle. The pair denied the charges. Norway has maintained that the men, both former military servicemen, were not spies.
The Norwegian foreign minister, Espen Barth Eide, would not speculate about the cause of death but said Norway would use "full pressure" to seek clarification. Congolese authorities "bear full responsibility" for providing answers, he added.
Lambert Mende, Congo's information minister, said the Congolese government was investigating Moland's death.
"We're trying to determine whether it was suicide or homicide. It looks like suicide but we're not sure," he told Reuters, without giving further details.
A Congolese court at one stage handed down the death penalty and ordered the Norwegian government to pay more than $500m in damages. The death penalty was later overturned by Congo's military high court.
"We have been working with Congolese authorities through various channels over the years, some public, others not, without any success. I can honestly say that no case in the ministry has demanded more of our resources and attention," Eide told a news conference in Norway.
"Our main focus now is to get French home. ... That's more important than ever," he said.
Moland's death overshadowed even the upcoming elections in Norway's media.
Moland's lawyer, Hans Marius Graasvold, told the daily Aftenposten that Moland had been ill several times since 2009 and has been treated for malaria and psychosis.
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Chapter 4: His name Is Zero
****Interrogation Room****
"Do you know anything about this weapon? Shawn Kagan,"Jeremiah asked Shawn. "It's the one that was used to rob Prince Clovis of his life. The barrel striations leave no doubt and we've also done a little homework on you as well. You're the son of America's last acting President are you not? Your motive here is clear." Jeremiah said.
"You're making a mistake, I have never laid eyes on that weapon before." Shawn defended.
A soldier kicked Shawn's chair and forced him to fall out of his chair onto the ground.
"We found your fingerprints all over this weapon. You're also suspected of murdering members of the Royal Guard. Come clean now and you'll be judged as if you were born a Brittanian. Not some worthless 11."
"You're wrong. I've done nothing!"
The same soldier delivered a hard kick to Shawn's head, rendering him unconscious.
*****Irrione Living Quarters*****
I helped Anna Lee out of her wheelchair and lied her down on her bed. She was very light weight but still took a bit of lifting.
"That was Shawn that they mentioned on the news wasn't it?" She asked after I set her down.
"Yeah, looks like he's still alive." Lying her down on her back, grabbing her blanket.
"Yeah, it's been ages. We haven't seen him since the war ended. Even we…Luca. It wasn't true what the news said was it?"
"Of course not. Shawn would never do anything like that. They just made a mistake."
"Right…Must be."
"Goodnight, Anna Lee." I pulled the covers over her as she fell asleep, silently.
*****Terrorist Hideout*****
"That's why we should've issued a statement sooner! We could have taken credit for it!"
Kazz walked off out of Otto's room, stomping furiously. Slamming the door as he left. Otto turned in his chair to face a picture of Josh, Collin, and him. All together during happier times.
"Josh….I'm not cut out for this. I'm no leader."
******Hotel Room*****
I listened to the report that old man Dallas was giving me. I had asked him to work on a particular…Outfit for me.
"Yes. Everything is just as you requested. We have the best in the business working on it. Once the slide system is in order, it's all yours. Once I've erased all the evidence, I should forget this ever happened right?"
*****Ashford Academy*****
The entire school had all gathered into the assembly hall that day. The principal of the school, Milly's grandfather, had requested that we all pay our respects to Prince Clovis. Not really my kind of place. Especially being Clovis' real murderer.
"Truly this has been a painful incident for all. The Viceroy of Area 11, our beloved Prince Clovis, has been lost to us forever. However, we can and will bear the weight of this tragedy. And from the darkest of hours, we will draw strength."
A large flock of Doves had just been released. The flock flew past the window. Most likely to be a tribute to Colvis.
*****A.S.E.E.C.'s Garage*****
"Ooooh, we've lost the most crucial part of the equation." Lloyd whined. He was staring at the Lancelot while it was hooked up to the computer.
"Can we do it without him?" Cecile questioned.
"Oh, don't I wish. The other units never let go of a good pilot. Even if we did manage to get one they would never be able to match his readings. His operational efficiency clocked in at 94% and you want to replace him!?"
"You should tell them that, perhaps they'll let Shawn go!"
"He's an honorary Brittanian they'd never listen to me. Ever since Gen. Bartley's disgrace, the pure-bloods have the military in an iron grip. Their view is one of their own can never be a criminal. But if the criminals an 11 it paves the way for Margrave Jeremiah to shut down the practice of granting natives honorary status."
"So what about Shawn?'
"Unfortunately…His fate is all but decided."
*****Ashford Academy*****
The principal dismissed us all after he gave his little speech. I walked along the corridors with the rest of the student body until Rivalz interrupted me.
"Hey Luca! You got anything goin' on later? After all, classes have been canceled for the day. Folks have been asking for a rematch."
"YOU ARE NOT GAMBLING YOU GUYS!" Sherry stopped in front of us and screamed at us…or really Rivalz.
"Oh come on don't be such a stick in the mud." Rivalz barked back.
"She's right though maybe it's time to call it quits. I found a better opponent actually." I basically ignored the rest of the conversation as I saw Collin walk out. She was headed for the campus exit. No doubt heading to the location I told her to go. The Eiffel Tower.
*****Eiffel Tower*****
Collin arrived at the Eiffel Tower on time just as planned. The woman over the PA system continuously talked about how Brittania won victory over the U.S.A. Collin mainly looked at pictures that were created to show the war, waiting for contact from the mysterious voice.
"The false Eiffel Tower, why here of all places?"
A few more representatives of the terrorists arrived at 16:01. Collin walked over to them when the PA system changed.
"Paging a Ms. Collin Stockdale of Ashford Academy. One of your personal belongings has been turned into the front desk at the Observation Deck."
Collin walked away from her friends and went straight to the Observation deck. When she arrived she saw a woman wearing the usual employee outfit holding a sign with her name on it. Collin approched the woman.
"Hi, I assume this phone belongs to you mam."
The girl reached into her coat pocket and pulled out a black cell phone with a weird logo on the back. Collin took it but stared at it for a moment.
"Is something wrong mam, it is yours isn't it?"
"Y- yes. Thank you so much."
Collin walked away from the desk and to the door to the balcony. The phone began to vibrate, she looked at the caller ID. The ID read 'Zero' on the screen.
*****Phone Conversation*****
Collin: "Um, hello."
Luca: "I want you to board the outbound train on track 5, and bring your friends."
Collin: "W- what?"
*****Military Office*****
Jeremiah turned in his chair to face Detard, who was standing in front of his desk.
"You handled his highness' memorial program very well. A little to weepy for my tastes but…"
"Yes, well the masses tend to like tearjerkers, your excellency."
"Spoken like a true TV man. Still I have to acknowledge the finesse you've shown. You did well in the short time you had. One would almost say you were expecting his highness to meet his untimely end."
"Memorials for important people are traditionally planned out ahead of schedule."
"Does that include me?"
"Recent events may have bumped you up the list a bit, your excellency."
"In other words, I wasn't deemed important enough until now is that it? How forthright of you."
"I- I'm afraid so sir."
"Ever thought of enlisting? The army could use men like you."
"I don't think it would be a very good fit. Not my standard cup of tea."
"You prefer the civil sector is that it. No matter, I have another favor to ask of you. Tomorrow night, Shawn Kagan, will be transferred to his court martial-"
"-We should line the road with good patriotic Brittanians, is that it?"
"Excellent, you catch on quickly don't you. Be sure the ravel can see his face."
"Lord Jeremiah, there are those among the 11's that see private Kagan as hero, some might make a very well attempt to free him." Violetta interupted.
"I'll be there personally aboard my Sutherland. IF anyone even thinks about interfering they'll be executed on the spot!"
*****Train,Track 5*****
Collin, Otto and two more of her friends/Terrorists boarded the train like the voice had instructed them to. They rode along the center between what remained of Bismark and also the edge of the Brittanian city. The phone vibrated again, the caller ID giving the same name…Zero. Collin answered it, alerting the attention of her company.
*****Phone Conversation*****
Collin: "OK now what?"
Luca: "Face forward and look to your right. What do you see?"
Collin: "The Brittanian's city. A stolen city, built on our sacrifice."
Luca: "Now look left."
Collin:"I see our city. The city made by Brittania squeezing us dry.
Luca:"Good answer. Now make your way to the front car.
*****Luca's POV*****
Collin and her company made their way to the front of the train where I was waiting for them. The sliding doors opened as Collin and the rest of her company walked through.
"Was it you? The one on the phone."
"Whoa, do you think this is a trap."
I listened to them banter on.. I was wearing the disguise that I had Dallas create for me, my face hidden behind a mask. Everyone on the train except for the company were under my Aeon's control. They were not to move from their spots until the train stopped.
"Tell us! Was it you in Bismark? Was that Cease-fire order your doing. Too?"
I turned around and faced them. Using a timer the power to the lights in the car went on off, darkening the room. "Well, what did you think of my tour of the settlement?"
"Your tour?"
"Oh, come on. There's no way it was this joker."
I paced forward towards them, slowly. "I wanted you to fully grasp the two. The settlement, and the ghetto." I spread my arms out, my cloak opening to reveal the dark red color.
"Yeah, we know there's a difference between us and them. A desperate difference! That's why we resist them!" Otto said, stepping forward.
"You're wrong. Brittania will not fall to terrorism. It's little better than childish nuisance. Don't mistake your enemy. It isn't the Brittanian people, but Brittania itself! It is a war you must wage. But not on the innocent. Take up your sword, fight for justice!"
"Oh, please! That's all easy enough to say isn't it! Hiding behind that mask! Why should we even trust you!" Collin stated.
"She's right!" "Yeah, loose the mask!" The other two shouted.
"So, will you loose the mask and show us your face!?" Otto said.
"Very well. I'll show you. But rather than my face, bear witness to my power! If I deliver to you the impossible, then I might have earned your trust."
*****Brittanian Jail*****
"Congratulations! The two people you asked about from Bismark weren't on the list of casualties!" Lloyd informed Shawn, pulling up a fold up chair.
"That's good to hear."
"Unfortunately, however we're not having very much luck on your end. You may be getting a trial, but nobody is on your side."
"But the court is where truth comes to light!"
"Well, I expect there would be more smoke and mirrors than anything. The truth is scarce of late…"
:If that is how the world works…Then I have no regrets leaving it!"
*****Draw Bridge, Parade route*****
"Any moment. Any moment now! Just look at the crowds lining the streets. All of them waiting on baited breath. Waiting for the accused murderer of Prince Clovis to pass by. Honorary Brittanian, and former 11, Shawn Kagan." The news reporter said at the bridge.
"Camera 5 is a little slow. Charles? Have you got your crowd set up yet?" Detard issued orders from within the news van. "What, the studio? Let em' wait. There's no delay. Everything is going according to plan. Here we go."
The military rolled in with Shawn restrained. Four units, all of Prince Clovis' former royal guard.
"I…I can see it! It's Kagan the suspect! Shawn Kagan is headed this way!" The newsman reported.
The crowd yelled all sorts of hateful things towards Shawn. Murderer, scum, damned 11, we want our prince back.
*****A.S.E.E.C.'s Garage.*****
"This is insane, we know that Shawn is innocent!" Cecile said compiling the data from Lancelot.
"The court deemed our testimony inadmissible. There's nothing more that we can do now." Lloyd said watching the news to see Shawn on his transport.
"Yes, but…"
"Hmm…Is that altruism or humanitarianism?"
"This isn't the time for your insipid word games!"
"Is there anything else that I can do then? We both know where this case is headed don't we. We couldn't reach him at the summit, all we can do is cut our losses really."
*****Irrione Living quarters*****
Anna Lee sat in her wheelchair in the living room, listening to the television.
"Voices of resentment, voices of anger, all of these growing louder. Voices giving proof of the love the princes people had for him! Righteous voices which judge the terrorist!"
"Shawn!" Anna Lee cried listening to the TV.
******Parade route*****
"Margrave Jeremiah, whose personal efforts helped settle this case, will be residing over the trial as acting consul." The news reporter announced.
******Luca's POV******
I walked towards the vehicle from the terrorists rendezvous. My cape flowing with me, I hooked it across my chest as it clipped onto the gold pallets. Pulling my black leather gloves on, I pulled my collar over my mouth. Grabbing my mask I examined the inside to make sure the slide system would work. Pulling onto my face, the last bead of sweat of the anticipation. "Right, no need to turn back. The dice has already been cast."
******Parade route*****
"Acting Consul Jeremiah!" A soldier said over the radio.
"What is it?"
"We have a vehicle approaching the bridge from third street. We just let it through as instructed."
"Do you believe the target could be a terrorist vehicle?"
"Well, sir…It's Prince Clovis' personal transport."
"His majesty's?! Well, it looks like we've got ourselves a comedian. Don't worry about, let him through to us. All forces, halt!"
******Terrorist Hideout*****
The remaining terrorist members waited at the location they hid while Otto and Collin were out with Luca. They were all watching the news on the TV, seeing the parade moving on.
"All forces, halt!"
"Hey they stopped! They really did!"
"Heh, it's just a coincidence."
"But he said Jeremiah would do that because he likes being the center of attention…"
*****Parade Route******
"No stop was scheduled here. Could there have been some sort of an accident?" The newsman said.
"This is site 5, there's a vehicle approaching."
"It…..It's prince Clovis's personal transport!"
*****Luca's POV*****
Collin drove the car towards the Military's location.
"Hope they can't tell it's a fake." She said in reference to the car. Her and Otto had built a fake version of the vehicle using a broken up car.
*****Garbage Heap Two Days Ago*****
Collin and Otto were the only two who had arrived after the gathering at the train. "So then it's just the two of you, huh?"
"I'm sorry, but if we just had more time then we could get more people to understand–"
"No, the two of you will do just fine."
"What! Don't be ridiculous, do you know how many we'll be facing!" Collin shouted.
"With your help I'll clear the conditions of this task easily. I need this made by tomorrow." I told them holding out a picture of Clovis' car.
*****Parade Route******
Collin stopped the limousine in front of Jeremiah's group.
"You there! Get out of that vehicle right now! Who dares imitate his highness' personal transport!?"
I stood on the roof hidden behind the imperial flag that was cloaking the roof. I stepped on the switch and the flag ignited. The flag burst into flames as it went straight up the flag, vaporizing it. I was revealed to the crowd and the military. They all stood in shock at my appearance. "I am…Zero!"
*****News Van*****
"W-who is this man!? This masked man calling him Zero!? Standing before a full military convoy!?" The newsman said.
Detard stood in the van staring at the monitors looking at Zero.
"Zero? What do you mean like nothing?"
"Are we gazing upon a terrorist? Certainly not the wisest if such is the case."
******Parade Route*****
I stood there while everyone panicked and questioned my appearance. "Now to return the favor, Shawn."
"I've seen enough Zero! This little show of yours is over!" Jeremiah said. He raised his handgun into the air and shot it, signaling the Knights waiting the sky to deploy. The knights landed all around us, the wind blowing up my cape.
"First things first, why don't you remove that mask."
I raised my hand to my mask as if to remove it. I then raised my hand into the air and snapped my fingers. The cargo behind me fell apart revealing the container that supposedly contained the poison gas, the one Shawn and I found the girl in.
"What in the–!"
"Jeremiah be careful he's got the poison gas!"
"That's right Jeremiah. You never saw inside this thing, so you assume it holds poison gas."
I could hear the nearby newsman giving the report.
"Can all you watching at home see this!? It's some sort of device. Although it's purpose is unclear, stay with us. We'll see if this so called terrorist has anything to say."
"You bastard! He's taken every Brittanian here hostage, without them even knowing it!"
Jeremiah raised his gun to me, pulling back the hammer, his laser sight at my chest. :You intend to shoot? I think you know full well what will happen if you do." Lowering his gun he stood up straight, ready to hop back inside his knight.
"Fine, what are your demands?"
"An exchange. This, for Shawn Kagan."
"Like hell! He's charged with full treason, guilty of murdering a prince! I can't hand him over!"
"No. You're mistaken Jeremiah. He isn't the murderer. The one who killed Clovis…Was myself!" I saw a camera man run up to the car, aiming his camera right in my face. I looked at the camera when I gave the announcement. The crowd was awe-struck. Countless gasps and whispers could be heard.
"W- what does this mean!? This masked man calling himself Zero. No we can't be sure who he is. But in any case, he claims to be the real assassin! So where does this leave the current suspect Pvt. Kagan?" The news man could be heard.
"Awe crap there's no way out of this!" Otto could be heard over my earpiece radio.
"We are so, so screwed!" Collin said. Her tone could easily reveal she was trembling.
"For a single 11, you'll save scores of precious Brittanians. I find that to be a bargain."
"This is all one big performance to him." The camera man said.
"He's mad I tell you! Disguising this truck as his highness' He'll pay the price for mocking the crown!"
The Knightmares around us raised their guns to us. "Are you sure about this? You wouldn't want the public to learn of Orange do you?" I tapped my foor twice on the hood of the cab to signal Collin to start driving forward. I could hear the soldiers by Shawn talking.
"Orange? What's he talking about?" "I don't know."
"If I die, it'll all go public. IF you don't want that to happen…"
"What are you talking about? What is this?"
I triggered the slide system on my mask to reveal my left eye, where my aeon was. "You'll do everything in your power to let us go, your prisoner as well!"
"Hmph! Very well understood. You there release the prisoner!"
What!" Collin gasped out.
"What on earth are you doing my lord!?" Violetta yelled from her Knight.
"Get that man over here! Hand him over! Nobody gets in his way! Lord Kewell that is an order!"
"It's hard to tell what's happening from here. But it looks like Shawn Kagan has been released!"
The two guards next to Shawn undid his restraints and let him go. He walked over towards the van. I jumped off the hood and walked over to Shawn. Collin followed me, as per plan.
"So who the hell are you–" Shawn was interrupted by the collar on his neck, a restriant to prevent him from talking. "As I thought, they wouldn't allow you to speak."
"If they get away now we'll loose everything!"
"It's time to go Zero." Collin told me.
"Well then, till next time." I reached into my pocket and pulled out a small remote with a red button on it. Pressing down on the button the machine left int the van began to rumble. The machine released the colored smoke, which illustrated as poison gas.
"You cowardly 11's!" Violetta yelled. She tried shooting at us until Jeremiah intervened
"Lord Jeremiah what are you doing!?"
"You heard me, stand down!"
I grabbed Shawn as we ran to the side of the bridge and jumped. Otto launched a net over a trailer for us to land in as instructed.
"It worked!" Otto yelled before getting shot out of his wanna be Knightmare.
"You fool, there's no where for you to run!" Kewll said shooting at Otto. Jeremiah drew his gun at Kewll, stopping him.
"Lord Kewll, are you going to follow my orders, or will you defy me! Believe me there will be severe punishment! All units do I make myself clear!? Do everything in your power to let them go!"
The truck drove off under the bridge to the terrorist hideout.
*****Terrorist Hideout*****
"Man I didn't really think he'd manage to save him. Who is this guy?"
"That's crap! How many times can a bluff like that work anyhow!?"
"You gotta give the guy some credit though. Nobody else could have pulled that off. Not the American Liberation front, and certainly not me. We always thought that a full on war with Brittania wasn't a possibility at all…But maybe with him, it is." Otto said to the other terrorists.
I stood in the auditorium with Shawn, listening to the terrorist's conversation. "It seems they treated you rather rough. Now you know what they're like, Pvt. Kagan. Brittania is rotten. If you wish to bring change to this world…then join me!"
"So is it true! Are you really the one who murdered Prince Clovis!?"
"This is war. Why wouldn't I kill an enemy commander."
"The gas as well!? Those were civilians out there–"
"A bluff, to help things along. The result: Not a single death."
"The result!? That's all that matters to you I suppose."
"Come, join me. The Brittania you serve is a worthless dominion!"
"Maybe that's true. But…This nation can be changed for the better! From within! Any ends gained through contemptible means aren't worth anything."
Shawn began to walk to the exit on the stage. "Wait! Where are you going!?"
"My court martial begins in an hour."
"A- are you mad!? The only reason they're giving you a court martial is to find you guilty! The judge, the prosecution, and the defense!"
"Rules are rules. If I don't go…They'll start cracking down on 11's and Honorary Brittanians."
"But you'll die!"
"I don't mind."
"Don't be an idiot!"
"An old friend of mine always used to tell me that. He'd say I was a fool. I guess it's my personal fault. I'd try to bring you in…But you'd just end up killing me. So if I'm going to die, it'll be in the service of the people. Even so…I thank you. For saving me."
I watched with dis-test as Shawn walked off to the exit. Not looking back. "You…Fool!"
*****Irrione Living Quarters*****
Anna Lee sat in the dark listening to the TV.
"It seems Pvt. Kagan has made contact with the authorities. It seems Zero has released him from his custody. However now there is the matter of the original charges pinned on him have been pulled into question. It's very possible that Shawn Kagan will be found innocent and acquitted."
"Thank goodness…"
The door opened up behind her, creaking shut again.
"Ms. Cynthia?"
In actuality it was the girl with the green hair.