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The Children of Sayang/Chaos
Posted 26 June 2009 - 01:58 PM
"The devils greatest trick was to convince the world he did not exist."
The Industrial Guildhall, assembly point of the most illustrious actors of modern and former day Khazan. Founded hundreds of years ago by six free, independent, master craftsmen of the arts, its halls have seen legends come and go. Today, there are hundreds of members, but only six major players in the Guild. They are known as the honorable High Council: each of who control and keep the secrets of the arts and mysteries of their craft. The time-honored traditions of Khazan's finest thespians live and breathe through these six figures. That is until today…
At the moment, those six figures find themselves bound and gagged to chairs
in the main council room of the Guildhall. It is midnight and all non-council members
have exited the premises for the comfort of their homes. It is in these twilight hours that the secret society of six convenes and discusses current events, history and topics of the day. Trusting in their hidden location deep within the bowels of the Guildhall, the meetings have never been interrupted. Yet, before the Council today stands six dark cloaked and armed figures garbed in theatrical masks concealing their facial features.
Apart from the other five ebon-cloaked abductors, a prominent crimson figure lurches forward. Smoothly floating across the room with a knife in hand, he taunts the Council with fearsome gestures. A female member cries and rocks as her hopes for survival wander away. As if her tears called him forth, the crimson leader's knife finds its way to her neck as he begins to address his captives. "I'm sure you are all wondering why you are here bound in such a way. More importantly to some of you is how we managed
to find this inner sanctum of yours. I'm sure you're all a bit uneasy, well it has been said that real art should have the capacity to make us nervous. All will be answered in due time; for the night is long and it is ours for the taking, ladies and gentlemen." As he speaks, the leader flails like some classical actor upon the stage. At every climax, the dark cloaked assailants clap in approval. A few of the captives wince at the mockery. The young woman with the knife to her neck retches. "This wonderful setting of yours provides such excellent cover for the likes of us, don't you agree?" He waits for a second as if to receive an answer from his gagged victims. "Of course you do. Now before you accuse me of going off on a tirade like a mad scientist, despot or nitwit super-villain on some various shaped cartoon panel, let me begin to explain to you the predicament you are in. I assure you this quandary of yours is quite inimitable. "
With the captive's chairs placed in a circular fashion; the sinister host enters the center of his abducted and carries on. "You see, ladies and gentlemen, the world is a stage and as actors it is our sworn duty to perform upon this stage. Therefore, it can only be believed that the world is ours for the taking. For too long have we been slave to screen, platform and dais. For too long have we been sully to the mediocrity of the written word. Directors and producers be damned." The evil figure chuckles: eerily his followers' chuckle synonymously in the background. "Ah, what a scene! Look at you all. Illustrious celebrities you are. But, actors you are not. You know nothing of true acting. You are no better than a night mistress and my companions and I will no longer tolerate the pimping of our craft. Tonight, you shall fade away into the night and be born anew. Your sacrifice will usher in the renewal of the arts. This is true originality at its finest." The leader grabs the bottom of his cloak and begins to dance a jig kicking his feet wildly in the air. "We have seen the Promised Land and it is ours for the taking, ladies and gentlemen." His cohorts begin to explode in applause and dance wildly like some chaotic old time gospel revival. The leader laughs at the display. One of the bound Council members struggles to verbalize beneath the gag. Infuriated, his face turns a deep red. The crimson-cloaked abductor approaches him like some sick movie villain pointing the edge of his knife into his face. "You've got something to say. Please, by all means. I can appreciate last words, especially from the head of the glorious Council." With a voice filled with cynicism, he cuts the binding gag from the Council leader's mouth. "THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!! WHAT DO YOU SEEK TO PROVE HERE? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO WE ARE!?! YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN NOTHING TONIGHT! YOU TALK AS IF YOU ARE OUR BETTER! YOU TALK OF ORIGINALITY, YET YOU SPEAK IN TIRED CLICHES AND QOUTES. KILLING DOESN'T MAKE YOU BETTER, IT MAKES YOU A KILLER! I DEMAND YOU LET US FREE THIS INSTANT!"
With a quick thrust, the crimson man pokes the Council leader's jugular. Blood spurts freely. The bound woman across the room faints in her restraints as the crimson man turns to them, deadly serious. "You see lady that is true freedom. I never did like that old dote. Regardless, this is the true freedom that I bring you. This is our artwork at its finest.
Listen carefully. You see, this is the operation of free will. As great characters should be capable of great goods and evils. The audience must be able to sympathize with the protagonist. As the hero, I may commit great atrocities, yet I may always have the option of redemption. I committed a great crime in the name of art. As such, I move unerringly to my doom, yet I will be rectified in the end when the true genius of my masterpiece is
known." Bounding across the room, the self-proclaimed anti-hero hoists onto a podium.
"Please understand this…Death is the ultimate consummation of love." He points to the gushing figure bleeding out on the floor. "My friend here was not a victim due to any fault of his own. His death was an act of love on my behalf. The love I have for my craft; the love that has left the acting world. That is, until now. You see, absurdity must be attempted to achieve impossibility. You must cause a little storm in the eye of the calm. As a result, I will introduce the new Actors Guild of Khazan…and with their introduction I will give you the method to my assumed madness."
Commander – Marshell Percy (the Master Psychic Psycho)
Character coming soon to the FPL
As the tension builds in the room, one of the cloaked figures splashes water onto the unconscious female. She awakens startled and turns her dizzy attention to the podium. The crimson leader leans in closely and removes his theatrical mask. He unleashes a wretched grin in her direction. Five eyes go wide as they realize who their abductor is. "That's right, Marshell Percy, classically trained actor extraordinaire at your services." The blond actor pronounces with beady eyes and a devilish pearly white smile. "How long has it been my friends? I'd say about five years since my tragic death, wouldn't you? Heh, don't look so shocked. You look as if you've never seen a Machiavellian act before." A muffled 'madman' can be heard whispered amongst the crowd. "Please listen carefully, if this little treat shocks you, then before your curtains close tonight, you may be completely in awe.
You see, in order for the new era to commence, I had to completely destroy the former me. By faking my own death, I have become harbinger and herald to the new frontier of acting. The greatest stories are tragedies and convincing the world of my death was just act 1 of this great tale.
Standing before you are five proud actors whom have also dedicated themselves to the new era of acting. All of whom have thrown away their former lives to be born anew. As well, you're lives will be sacrificed for the greatest actors in the world to inhabit. Freedom in its purest form. We are no longer men and women, but embodiments of the performing arts. We will become anyone and everyone within the globe. We shall take away the mediocrity of your lives and act it out as we see fit. Within your world,
we will change ours one person at a time gathering faithfuls to the cause as we go.
If our acting is truly magnificent, then no man shall no the difference until we see fit. You see great Council, this is true acting. Men and women inhabiting the lives of those around us with the world as our stage. We will kill at will and become anything the role desires. You see, Art begins to truly imitate life. My god, such utter brilliance! Does it not excite you to stand before such great times?" Suddenly and all at once, the five captors shuffle and struggle to purge themselves free. "Settle down folks, it gets better."
Detective – Sir Angelo Oldcastle
"You may ask how we shall pull off such feats of daring. Well, I bring forth over 100 years of acting dominance. Now let me introduce my players as well as reveal to you my plot. First…" Marshell gestures to one of the cloaked figures. "…we have Sir, Angelo Oldcastle." The slightly tall gentleman removes his theatrical mask to reveal a chiseled muscular jaw line. The classically handsome actor bows before Marshell. He addresses the crowd with a deep voice. "How do you do? Indubitably, some of you may know me as the great Detective Arick Huebris of the Arick Huebris Chronicles. A jolly good set of movies those were, if I may say so myself. As some of you lot, not over indulged in your own lives, may remember I died in an apartment fire a few years back. A grand show that was! Alas, it was just that…a grand show and nothing more. For here I stand before you, alive and doing quite well, thank you very much." The unen(I use bad words)bered crowd laughs as Oldcastle bows before them. "As a method actor, you all know that I have years of experience. Why, my many detective movies broke box office records worldwide. I have accomplished excellence in my art, which leads to my dismay. Indisputably, the pits of my excellence are living in this world of mediocrity. Once one touches the height of perfection in art, it becomes quite burdensome to wade in the waters of the merely ordinary. That is why I am here.
For this reason, it is I that provides the thorough examinations into our quarries. As a consequence of my many years in training for these roles, I have numerous connections throughout the world of investigation; I research, study and learn every detail, every movement and every nuance of the target before entering character. As we all do. For years, I have trained this lot for our ultimate role. It is without any skepticism to say, we have been studying you six for quite some time. Why at this point, I can mimic Mr. Leehan faultlessly. For instance, right now I'd gather he has made quite a mess of himself. Why, he has never been made of the sterner stuff, now have we Mr. Leehan?" They all laugh as the bound captive has in fact created a small puddle beneath his chair. "Now lads, let me disappoint you further as I tell you that we also know this old Guildhall better than you know your own homes. We've come and gone countless times during the days and nights. We've researched its every square inch. We've stolen do(I use bad words)ents, blueprints and materials necessary to lay you in the predicament you now face. The lot of you has met here so often that you've become quite careless of your surroundings. I'd gather many would do the same in your state of affairs. One minute you were having a pleasant assembly, the next you are the last prodigies of a soon forgotten style of acting. It is with no remorse that I bid you all ado. You sad lot you." Sir Oldcastle nods at Marshell and bows. "Sir Oldcastle, we thank you." Marshell says. Oldcastle bows again and withdraws into the shadows.
Tactician – Sheryl Quimby
A shorter figure swaggers with a cocky strut into the center of the constrained. Pulling her mask off, she is revealed to be a woman. "Ms. Sheryl Quimby, ladies and gentlemen. Or should I say just ladies, for Ms. Quimby will be replacing you, Ms. Danby." Marshell peers over the podium at the still crying actress tied to her chair. She turns her head in disgust. Marshell smirks and persists. "Ms. Quimby reportedly had a huge drug overdose three years ago. Alas they buried her away, Isn't that right Ms. Quimby?" Quimby steps forward.
With a thick southern drawl, the fierce faced red-head leads her discussion. "Thass right! Now, lissen up ya'll. Life should be an adventure. I plan to live mine ta tha fullest. Sorry if'n I's gots ta break some of you eggs on tha way. Cause this here…is the true magic of what we do. You folks KNOW that I'ma wild woman of tha action world. You can't SIT here and tell me that I didn't play the HELL out of that ol Jessica Pendleton girly. Plus, I'm the best stunt girl in town. But most importantly, I am quicker on my toes than any of ya. As ol Marshy likes to say, 'Her knowledge of tactical analysis is unprecedented.' Well, I ain't much on the big words like ol Marshy, but I reckon that's telling it like it is. Don't git me wrong now. I ain't no dummy. You bunch of con artist never saw me comin cause it takes a con artist to trick a con artist. Course putting you folks down WAS easy pickings. Hell, all it took was a little cloak and dagger, a little fentanyl in tha ol air ducts and presto. But soon enough we are goin ta be all over the world. We are goin ta play every part in town. Great and powerful folks too. Hell, with my action and stunt movie history and tha acting chops this bunch provides, I'd reckon no force is safe.
For instance, you may ask, 'how are six actors going to take out the great warriors of Khazan?' Lissen closely, cause I reckon Im'a tell ya. Through death. If I know anything, it's that all life knows death. Within that big ol library of yours is a script to nearly EVERY play and EVERY movie made. Luckily for us, it has all been catalogued ta disks and is easily accessible on them good ol computers of yours. Like ol Marshy says, 'Nothing is original' and if there is a way ta kill something, we're goin ta kill it. We gotta observe and study all the time to get our roles just right and we're gonna do just the same here. We're goin ta find every little dirty flaw you got. Isn't that right Marshy?"
Percy steps forward chuckling and continues, "That is correct, Ms. Quimby. As you explained in your delightful way, everything has its flaws. A mighty master of magnetism assaulted in his sleep by mere odorless carbon monoxide pumped through the vents by a service technician. A powerful telekinetic must eat and drink, but who is serving him…and what is being served? A being whose skin is impervious to pain must still breathe. His butler places a simple plastic bag over his head while he watches the game. Masterful fighters are nothing to the sniper rifle fired from hundreds of feet away as they are enamored by the gorgeous blond walking towards them. So you see, we are not trying to fight you to the death, no…we are not fighters. Well, Quimby is, but we are not." Quimby smiles and throws up a fist. Marshell resumes, "We just seek your end by any means necessary. For your death harkens the coming and truly we only do this out of love. You may return to your place Ms. Quimby…thank you."
Weapons Creation – General Von Pelt
"Machine guns, grenades, swords and knives!! Oh how I love the smell of napalm in Khazan! I bet you pissants are wondering how we will obtain such things." A rusty voice comes from the background. A grizzled old man leaps into the center of the bound already unmasked. "Let's face facts here boys and girls; we are all filthy rich actors. The world is ours in a handbag. Oh and if your wondering how these sniveling actors will learn to wield such weapons of mass destruction, Let me introduce myself to you…Mr. Richard Von Pelt at your service. General Von Pelt to you, boys and girls. Don't act like you don't know me either. I was making the moving pictures before half of you were sucking your momma's teat. I bet you maggots are wondering how and when I died. Well, jokes on you. I never faked my death. You weak minded simpletons forgot about me. That's what you rich types do to old farts like me. Forget about us. Well Mr. Percy didn't forget. I've even worked with most of you, I believe. I've got nearly 40 years of experience in acting. War movies to be exact. That a necessity here. Why, I know how to get what we need and I know how to use what we get…and I can't wait to use it on the entire filthy world."
Invisibility – The Phantoms
Marshell takes to the center stage once again. "Now the question presents itself, how will we get away with such acts? Well, it's quite simple really. We will remain invisible. You see, as we are considered dead before the public eye, we are like phantoms of this exquisite opera. The greatest actors imaginable performing right before your eyes unbeknownst to you. The audience should forget the actor even exist when watching a performance. This is true acting: to immerse yourself in the role. To accomplish our goals we had to die and now like phantoms we take the guise of the fallen. We enter their persona, their lives; we walk every step as theirs, breathe every breath as theirs; all the while standing right in your face. The trick is not being discovered, for discovery ruins the act. So, we shall remain invisible like phantoms until the great reveal.
Blending – Mr. and Mrs. Ray Talbain
You, the great council, will be first in our epic crusade, followed by whomever we choose, until eventually our followers will have pierced the heavens. We will inhabit all worlds showcasing the greatest performing arts existence has ever witnessed. Disguised as the Council, we will use all the precious assets at your disposal for our needs. The Council has great connections in the business. Together, we will have makeup, costumes,
special effects and all the magic that turns us into anyone we choose. Your garbage man, the cook, a mailman, a super hero or even a…A GOD...soon, we will be all these things. As for now, we are glad to say we have Mr. and Mrs. Ray Talbain: former actors turned make up artist and special effects extraordinaire." The final two of the masked kidnappers reveal themselves, however the audience is no longer intrigued. Their gags do not mask their disgust. "You see, we have talent in spades. Simple tools and tricks that we have all picked up in the industry will suit just fine until we open up the cache of your fortunes right here in the heart of the Guildhall. The days of archaic acting are behind us ladies and gentlemen. Behold a brave new future. Simply marvelous indeed, wouldn't you agree Mr. and Mrs. Talbain." The creepy hippy looking couple smiles meekly in return. Mr. Talbain's eyes grow wide as he speaks. "We...we just want to kill…and…and…play dress up…again." He says mildly.
Mind Control – Raya Sayang (the Patron Saint of Chaos)
"Indeed, now as you all know, great guilds cannot exist without the help of great patrons. A new guild such as ours will have many enemies indeed. For ours is such a craft that is currently frowned upon. Regretfully and with this in mind, it is good to have a little security. Well, we have one better. I consider her our patron saint; a small hedge of protection in case things get out of hand. You see, our little assemblage did not meet out of any small coincidence…no. It was something much more in tune with fate. Through a common dream, we all saw her. She goes by the name of Raya Sayang. Like a beautiful star she brightly guided our thoughts to one accord. Appearing in our dreams, she directed our attentions to one another. She has become our muse: our hidden benefactor and we are grateful. So, with no further ado, I close the curtain on this scene and usher in a little imbalance in the order."
Marshell and his minions step forth and surround their captives. Each actor stands behind the guild members they will be assuming the role of; swaying rhythmically to some unheard sound. The former guild tremble and shutter: some in fear and others in futile attempts to escape. With strange ceremonial daggers in hand, the cloaked strangers stab aggressively into the confined over and over and over. The ambiance is of pure chaos and disorder as the entirety of the room seems to glow an eerie blood red as the gory scene unfolds. The new guild begins to dance and shout about wildly. Marshell grins a horrid Cheshire smile, "Let there be disharmony."
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Posted 26 June 2009 - 11:07 PM
Anyway, this is all subject to change with whatever the continuity council does. I am going to try my hardest to get this to fit in whatever the continuity is. If not, so be it. When we finally get all the characters worked out, I will probably do a fiction about the team. Actually, any of you can. Okay, I guess that's it for now. No reviews? Anyone?
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You've used this quote quite a bit, haven't you treach?
Posted 02 July 2009 - 08:21 AM
"The devils greatest trick was to convince the world he did not exist."
You've used this quote quite a bit, haven't you treach?
I have? I don't recall ever using it.
Posted 18 July 2009 - 11:20 AM
The Actors Guild of Khazan
"The devils greatest trick was to convince the world he did not exist."
The Uptown Guildhall, assembly point of the most illustrious actors of modern and former day Khazan. Founded hundreds of years ago by six free, independent, master craftsmen of the arts, its halls have seen legends come and go. Today, there are hundreds of members, but still six major players in the Guild. The honorable High Council: each of whom control and keep the secrets of the arts and mysteries of their craft. The time honored traditions of Khazan's finest thespians live and breathe through these six figures. That is until today…
...For some reason I thought you used it when you wrote Aviel, too. Guess not.
Posted 18 July 2009 - 02:16 PM
In all existence, no being has successfully stood against the will of God. Elders of the multiverse, angels, monster and man have all fallen to the great "I AM". Only one…just one being…an angel by the name of Zalrafel truly persists defiantly against the creator. Outside of reality itself one could not say he existed, but persisted through sheer force of will alone. Blinded by rage, how could Zalrafel see his own failings? How could he know the true will of God? How could he really stand against such omnipotent will? He was no Cherub and as such did not have perfect knowledge of God. Yet, persist he did against the one that gave him strength.
So arrogant was he, that believing himself forgotten he created a world of refugees. These refugees would become followers to the cult of Zalrafel; the chosen few whom he deemed worthy to exist in his nonexistence. His power was great. His will indomitable. There was no other like him in all creation. No one…until now.
You see, it is often argued whether angels act on free will or is their actions merely the extension of God's will. This argument makes play time and time again throughout history. Fallen angels such as Stella Aurorae, Zalrafel, Beelzebub and Leviathan have led many to believe that the angels act on their own accord and are made to suffer their mistakes against him. If this is so, then why has Zalrafel not been made to suffer accordingly? Zalrafel often asked this question himself for years following his rebellion until finally believing it was his own might that held God's armies at bay. Truth lies in the eyes of the beholder and in this tale there is only one omniscient beholder.
"Lambs to the slaughter." Is what Michael calls the cult of Zalrafel. Throughout time, many angels willingly fell to Zalrafal's might following the will of God. This was to ensure that Zalrafal was beyond redemption before his final judgment. He was offered salvation by angel Casor, but turned it down. He was even wholly and completely beaten by fallen angel Stella Aurorae, yet still his arrogance grew. False worship, pride and wrath were ugly garments for a former guardian of the light to wear. But the inexistent one wore these garments proudly. Thinking that his strength so powerful that he was beyond the Wrath of God he swelled the walls of his realm. "Lambs to the slaughter."
Without wasting another of his angelic choir, a new angel was created. His role was the extinguishing of the cult of Zalrafal. If there were any doubt of the Will of God on all creatures, there was no doubt of this angel's allegiance…
"...This leads Aristotle in turn to the demonstrated fact that God, glory and majesty to Him, does not do things by direct contact. God burns things by means of fire; fire is moved by the motion of the sphere; the sphere is moved by means of a disembodied intellect, these intellects being the 'angels which are near to Him." -- Guide of the Perplexed II:4, Maimonides.
This angels name would be Aviel. It means, "My father is God." With Aviel's creation, a severe message would be sent.
Under Zalrafal's protection were the elders of the Multiverse. After the fall of Satan, the angels under God sought to wipe out the celestial ranks above man. For the angels believed it was man's destiny to flourish over all and all greater beings should be silenced. Zalrafal expected God to intervene in the destruction of these races. Zalrafal was wrong. You see it was Gods will that these races die to make way for the coming of man. Without the knowledge of God and with the compassion of angels, Zalrafal was oblivious to this reasoning. He alone stood against the heavenly host. For his troubles, Zalrafal was made to shepherd the outcast. He was made master of the nonexistent.
This action was short lived however. It was never Gods intention for the elders to survive. It was never Gods intention for Zalrafal to grow in power. Unknown to Zalrafal was the true intent of divinity. All along, he willfully played right into the hands of the all-knowing God. Gathering the sinners led astray into one spot and allowing himself to become arrogant, spiteful and full of rage. This force of will was needed to accomplish such a large act, but now his job was done. To counter-act Zalrafal's exploits, a new soldier angel was created in Aviel.
He was known as the Angel of Fear. A polar opposite thing must happen to combat the angel killer with the resolute willpower. Face to face, Zalrafal could possibly will any opposition to its end. Therefore his will must be broken. Fear must be instilled into the heart of the enemy. How do you put fear into a power so strong? Destroy what he cares for most. Destroy what he sought to protect with all the authority he could muster. Induce fear amongst his ranks. Fear begets terror. Terror begets paranoia. These are the things that cause civilizations to fall. This is the Fear of God. Aviel was the embodiment of this fear.
Fear of the Unknown - Blending
And therefore a message was sent, a warning to Zalrafal. It would be his last. Resting from one of his many excursions to Khazan, Zalrafal was visited by the angel Gabriel. "Hello Gabriel." Zalrafal greeted, barely glancing in the direction of the mighty angel. "I see you wear your death robes this visit. Let me guess, I am an abomination, cease and desist, blah blah blah. Go home Gabriel. If the big man wants me, then he alone should stop me." Gabriel lowers his head in contempt. "It ends here Zalrafal. Your time is nigh…" Zalrafal stands to his feet and goes face to face with the messenger of God. "How quickly you have forgotten your time with us? You cannot win here. I pity you." Gabriel begins to fly away when Zalrafal calls out to him. "What no fight in you this time?" As suddenly as this was said did another man approach Zalrafal.
Zalrafal knew an angel when he saw one, but could not place the face. He greets the stranger by pulling out his sword. "What angel in the heavens do I not know? Are you Michael in disguise? Come then, tell me your name before I rip it from your tongue." Aviel stops in his tracks. "Only my father is God!" he says. "Excuse me?" Zalrafal returns. "You do not need to exist to be made low, angel. A lesson will be learned amongst you fallen. I am that lesson. Prepare for reckoning." With a plethora of curses, Zalrafal lunges forward with sword in hand. A mighty swipe meets with the nonentity that was Aviel. What seemed like nothing however was the psychological nothing that encompasses pure emotion. In that instance and only for a brief few seconds did Zalrafal know fear. The one thing that temporarily hindered him was the unknown. Zalrafal knew all the faces in heaven and all their powers. What was this apparition that came and vanished like a spectre before him? Without hesitation Zalrafal prepared his world for war.
Seek naught Refuge - Mind Control
Aviel did not leave however. In actuality his essence, the essence of fear crept out of him. In that one brief lapse of will, Aviel entered a small portion of fear into the mind of Zalrafal. That portion would lay dormant until further notice. The rest of his core would venture out and seek minds less resistant. The spirit of fear spread and entered to every living man, woman and child under Zalrafal's care. At once, the entirety of this realm began to fret over something in their lives.
Fear of Death - Decay
What started as fear became terror as one morning shortly after the mysterious visitor a strange thing occurred. The elders of the multiverses were aging rapidly. It was as if time were rushing to catch up with immortality. Congregations gathered to address Zalrafal as he aided his elders in their time of need. Nothing seemed to stop the rapid decay of the elders. They began to fear for their lives.
One of the greatest fears in creation is the fear of death and this fear was even greater amongst those who were chosen to be immortal. So Aviel gave them not death, but the fear of death. Never before had they known such terror as their bodies withered away. Fear begets terror. Zalrafal was powerless. Already stirred by fear into a state of readiness for war, most of the residents were agitated and confused. They began to fear for their own lives. If their chosen protector could not stop this, then what would become of them. Terror begets paranoia.
Traveling throughout the minds of the cast asides, Aviel attacked relentlessly. Seeking the weakest minds like a Lion, he hunted. Each seed of fear planted would spread into another and another and another. Eventually faith in Zalrafal began to wane. Riots broke out in the streets. Infighting began. Zalrafal went from hero and savior to scapegoat. The people blamed him for their despair. They burned down his worship grounds and made ruins of statues put up in his honor. You see this was not a physical battle, but a battle for the mind. There was no doubt that Zalrafal had become too powerful. So, this was a matter of breaking the will of an angel. Destroying what he worked hardest for. It took Zalrafal some time, but eventually he saw it.
"Go to the biters, to the reprobates, to the children of fornication, the offspring of the Watchers, from among men; bring them forth and excite them against one another. Let them perish under mutual slaughter; for length of days shall not be theirs.' Enoch 10:13."
This was told once before and still holds true. Although Zalrafal still lives, the seed of fear is still embedded deep within his psyche. Aviel lives as well and continues to hunt Zalrafal waiting on that distant time when his willpower would drop completely for an all out assault. Aviel now has become the Angel of Fear and all those who believe their will is greater than Gods will know him.
What are the benefits of fear? The main benefit is that it is a warning and self defense mechanism designed to keep you out of danger. If you have ever disturbed a procession of ants you would have noticed how they panic and run around trying to get away from the source of danger. This is because they do not want to be squashed. In this instance their fears could be what stop them from losing their lives. When a lion starts chasing a herd of buffalo you can see that the buffalo have definite reasons to be fearful. The ones that are not alert or fast enough are likely to get eaten. As Zalrafal wages his war against the heavens, the question becomes "who is the hunter?"
The Fear of Isolation
Years after the appearance of Aviel, Zalrafel struggled to recover his former glory to no avail. Alas it was too late. His people, panic stricken, bickered and created war amongst themselves. The Elders had festered away; too weak to even speak. The outcast cult of Zalrafel had expelled their former leader and his mighty house had finally fallen. Even though he walked in full physical strength his heart did not show it. Habitually, it is the case of the downtrodden to segregate their selves from society. Thus did Zalrafel. He no longer wanted to be a savior. He no longer wanted to be the shepherd of the outsider. He just wanted to be left alone. Unsure of the path he would now take, Zalrafel disappeared from awareness once again.
Oft times, we assume that people don't understand our particular problems. We think we are so unique and we are in many ways, yet we are all relatable to one another in one way or another. Aviel's influence and Zalrafel's own arrogance led him to believe he was alone in such a way. For this reason, he began to allow the fear that comes with isolation. When you fear the unknown, it's often tempting to isolate yourself. Consequently, lack of contact with people and love lead to feelings of content, sorrow and worst of all a lack of will. Aviel began to stir these things into the mind of his prey and his dormant seed of fear began to grow. It was the psychological battle of Fear vs. Will and in time a final confrontation must be had.
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The one question I do have to ask is this: are you using Raya Sayang as an actual patron saint, a figurehead on the ship, or is she an actual character lurking in the shadows?
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Alright, so the biggest problem I'm having is that I'm finding this very difficult to read. I keep starting, stopping, starting, stopping, and so forth. At this rate I'll never actually finish reading the thing, so I'll offer you what advice I've come up with so far.Actors Guild of Khazan
First, I think there are horror undertones in it, but it's not particularly scary. I'm not sure how you'd fix this, so I'll tell you how I would; start from a place of normalcy instead of diving headfirst into the thing. I had a character named Dulane Truson, for example. His sheet started with him asking Seryph Gibbons for an autograph, and ended with him sticking his hands into a pair of buckets containing the blood of two strangers and enjoying the warmth of the sensation. The transition from sensible gentleman to simmering crazy was a slow one and the payoff was entirely bombastic, but it got peoples' attention and probably would've gotten somewhere if it weren't for some pesky VMing.
Second, I'm not liking any of the dialogue at all. This is a problem, because there's a lot of it. I kinda chuckled when I read "YOU TALK OF ORIGINALITY, YET YOU SPEAK IN TIRED CLICHES AND QOUTES" because it struck me as a self-aware jab at yourself. Thing is, when a good bulk of the sheet is of these people talking like that, it doesn't make me want to finish the thing. On top of that, a guy talking about how awesome he is isn't intrinsically awesome; the jerk's got to do something to prove it.
Third, your usage of simile in some places, uh, leaves something to be desired. For example....
His cohorts begin to explode in applause and dance wildly like some chaotic old time gospel revival.
The first one is not effective enough, and the second one is terrible. Like a sick movie villain? He IS a sick movie villain! Find other ways to describe these things besides straight-forward comparisons please?The crimson-cloaked abductor approaches him like some sick movie villain...
I'll wait for some revisions before making further recommendations.
Posted 17 August 2009 - 06:15 PM
I kinda chuckled when I read "YOU TALK OF ORIGINALITY, YET YOU SPEAK IN TIRED CLICHES AND QOUTES" because it struck me as a self-aware jab at yourself.
Very good catch. Impressive. I'll definitely take everything into consideration.
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Alice Toler's mind is a deep-thought generator. Give her a shadow of an idea and within minutes a compelling, artistically lit reality hovers in 3-D. (I've noticed this skill in art director Polly Plummer Mottonen, too.) What began as a Facebook chat about alternative uses for trampolines last month became "Breaking News—an Attractive Nuisance: Turn off the tube and go clean out the gutters" in this issue.
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I have devised a new diet which I call the Health and Happiness Eating Plan. I can eat all the ice cream (or its culinary equivalent) I want, any time. However, prior to consumption, I must have a large glass of water, a can of salmon (Alaskan, preferably sockeye), an egg or two (fried in coconut oil is best) and/or a green drink (my favorite is a small head of Romaine, a green apple, a Meyer lemon, a thumb-sized piece of ginger, some frozen fruit and a lot of distilled water, blended in the Vita-Mix). Then, all the ice cream my heart desires. It proscribes only order, not content, and is a very pleasant regimen. I could write a book about it and become famous, but there—I've just written the lazy person's book: You have it all in a paragraph.
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I've always accepted good health as a given, and I didn't understand why some people didn't have it. I recall thinking: Why do grownups complain about their bodies so much? The excuses of age. I also promised myself to never become one of those people obsessed with their gall bladder, unable to carry on a conversation without including it, like a beloved child.
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Goodbye to Emily; the Xenon probiotic challenge; growing kale in the snow; and a party that made (and triggered) memories.
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You are my friends by declaration. I was given authority here. Because I love all the works of the Creator, I especially love this land and planet. I have watched your struggles over the years and have grown to love your courage. There have been many people dedicated to God who have passed through the doors of life where you call home.
Feel this land in its pictures, but also feel through your intuition. Feel the peace of the calm seas and the charge of the force of the wave. There is power and serenity in this and in many ways acts like a mirror of the human situation in life. We in spirit on this side of your veil hold you all in great love and find you valiant in your quest to follow the Creator's command to explore creation. You are the roving reporters of the universe. You implement the ideas of the Creator and work on them. In this case you were working to bring heaven on Earth.
God's law is supreme. Nothing will hold back the destiny of that Law. It is a law of love. God's Will will be entwined in the life you find there. From the bird, to the stone, to the monument on this mount, God's victory is guaranteed. God's expression is in all you see with human eyes and feel with human hearts. God is all entwined within all of this.
It is time for my family to gather together for the homecoming! It is near and God's victory is near! Alleluia, Alleluia. I kneel at the Creator's feet and give homage to their works. This land is certainly one of God's works! There were many who took a hand in making this beautiful land. God gave the blueprint and we implemented it and watched it and protected it. You will be bringing forth their Will on this plane. You are the great implementers. You will bring down the love in flesh and in action and in the physical world. We assist you. The plan was God's. We in spirit carried the plan, but you in the physical will tie it down in this world. You will make it happen. It was a long and arduous path. We can see the actualization of that path on your planet Earth. It was a long time coming. We all made it happen.
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This girl doll stand 6.5 inches high. Her costume is complete and in very good condition with the exception that the front of her tunic and pants are slightly sun faded when compared to the back. Her face is slightly darkened from exposure to the sun.
The Door of Hope dolls were sold to raise money for the Door of Hope orphanage in Shanghai...
This silk brocade obi has soft muted colors woven into an overall geometric pattern. With brocaded designs running the full length of both sides, the Maru obi were favored by the elite of Japanese society. It is a rare obi which has the family mon (family crest) embroidered on it.
This Ethnic Minority is from the Chinese province of Yunnan. It was a typical costume worn by the woman of the Yi minority group. The fabric is cotton homespun with an applique embroidery decoration bordering the sleeve hems. An added geometric tiny cross stitch embroidery pattern highlights the hem of the garment. Addition This garment is entirely hand stitched.
From Ibaden, Nigeria this traditional Yoruba cloth was woven by the men of the village. It was worn tied around the waist of the woman, and used as a baby carrier. This piece was brought back from Aftica in 1961.
Hand loomed of cotton fibers, it has a wonderful soft color and texture. It measures 10" wide and 68" long including fringe.
Charming Miao child's hat. Silver butterfly with 3 bells in rear to scare away evil spirits, Silver "top knot" with petals to look like flower. Excellant silk thread embroidery. Perfect condition...approx 65 years old.
The carving shows a nicely wood homeland scene with a few people. The lid has carved openwork permitting lots of fresh air. Every pet crickets dream home.
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This leather flint pouch has elaborate silver fittings. The turquoise and coral stones are also set in silver ornaments.
On one side, the original "rivet" is missing and the leather pouch has been "wired" to the frame. This "repair" is obviously old and adds some charm to the piece. 4"x6"
Wonderful soft silk hand-painted wedding kimono in excellant condition. As is traditional with the Japanese, this kimono has areas of the painting which are heightened with embroidery, red lining and padded red band at bottom
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The making of beautiful ink cakes was considered an artform and the cakes were appreciated and collected by the Chinese as one of the "Four Treasures". This antique Chinese inkcake in its original box measures approx 18" x 5". It is detailed on top, sides and bottom and in very good condition.
A must have for any lotus shoe collector. This iron was used for pressing lotus shoes. The thin curved end was useful for getting into the toe area.
Made of iron, it is somewhat rusty-i.e. pleasantly aged.
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ive been told by many that have GN or T TYPEs and ive also never ran one on mine (bov)but talked with alot of freinds with tuner turbocharged cars and they tell me that every turbo charged car needs a BOV. So my question is what makes my GN so different that it dosent need to run a BOV?....
Its basically a pressure relief valve like on an air compressor set to go off at a specific pressure/boost level. From what Ive read they were mostly for turbo cars due to after a quarter mile pass they would develope high amounts of boost after the pass but upon letting off the throttle the boost pressure is still built up resulting in boost shudder. It can be in a way an insurance policy if you run it at high boost level. However as far as "tuner dweebs" go most of the ones I saw in school had them set to low to make the cool whoosh sound so here they have a big turbo that never goes past 10 psi cause they want it to go off everytime they shift so in reality they didnt gain anything other than a cool sound and motor not running to its true potential. So if you do run it just make sure to set it to go off at the right pressure/boost level.
Just think of a tea kettle when the water boils or when you had to much chili and cant find a restroom..pressure needs to be relieved. So to answer your question do you need one? All depends on your combination and what your doing with it. Would I run one on a 9 second drag car yes, on a stock 12 second daily driver probably not but hey thats for you to decide. And if all turbo vehicles needed them they would come with them already..stay away from "tunerds"
If you want to more confused than ever, search on the subject. You will hear from both sides why one is needed or NOT needed. I have been told by people in the industry much smarter than I, that you really need a bov on manual cars, automatic cars don't need them.
I run a tial 50mm on my car and i also run a turbo saver. It might be overkill but a little added protection never hurt anyone.
I have one on mine (came with intercooler/pipes that I bought off this board) and, like mentioned above, is insurance or at least help prolong turbo life. I don't have to explain how expensive replacing turbo's can be. Opinions range on weather it's needed or effectiveness but I can think of many other parts that would be a waste of money.
I have heard this also from what I consider reliable sources. That being said, I have one on my automatic. Why? Well, that's a long story......
IIRC, BOV's were designed to help cars with manual transmissions keep the turbo spooled between shifts. GN's with auto trans do not have this problem.
I think they help out more on a manuel car too..When you shift you let your foot off the gas and the throttle plate closes with nowhere for all that boost to go. So the vacuum will pull the BOV open and relieve pressure.
it had something to do with taking your foot off the gas while shifting....something about the turbo stopped spooling when you took your foot off the gas and had to spool up again?
It has to do with cavitation...... deadheading......water hammer....... IMHO, on a stock turbo.... not needed..... but I know of a situation (on a lot higher hp car) where the compressor wheel was hurt (read fubar'd) just after a burnout....... when you back off the gas real hard........ several times..... ultimately a BOV was installed... and no more issues. It is on my list to put on at some point.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowoff_valve Hope this helps there is also some books on turbo charging that have more or less the same info.
You wont find a turbocharging book that says not to use one. I wouldnt use the Buick TR community as the gospel on not to run one. Pretty simple.....In boost...lift off gas...turbo is still compressing air...air column backs up loads the compressor....forces its way back past the compressor whell/housing...in the Buick world some think this is acceptable because they didnt have failure or problems. Never hear mention of letting the car idle to cool down the center section bearings after running it hard either on this site......another common practice with turbocharged anything that the TR folks never speak of.
that's pretty cool. I live at the end of a long dirt road, gotta go slow, that and I let it idle 2 minutes before shutting it off, been doing that for 20 some years. seems to be working........
I just never get into it during the first or last 5 minutes of driving. Sux cause the beer store is only a 5 minute drive.
It has to do with surging caused by the difference in supply and system pressure not cavitation. How do you get cavitation with air or water hammer?
Jason's comments are true, but I would take it a step further. With a stock GN, the components are "sized", or maybe designed, to not to have the air column to put loads on the compressor wheel when rapidly closing the throttle blade. When you change this relationship with a larger turbo, better flowing IC, open air filter and other items, you can certainly hear the air column coming to a rapid stop. In a drag race situation with lots bigger turbos as well as more air flow, rapidly closing the throttle is not normal, and like others, I have been aware and conditioned NOT to do that. On the street, it is a different situation with larger turbos, and the throttle can be rapidly closed many times, even in just a few blocks. So my take is if you "mess around" on the street lots with a large turbo, that would be a good candidate for a BOV, for track use, not so much, IF you are aware of how to minimize rapid decell situation.
Just to correct some earlier posts, the bov isn't set to go off at specific psi (that's what a Watergate is for) it goes off when you leave boost and return to vacuum. At least that's how it's done on manual trans.


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If I had told you only a couple of years back that emotions alone would lead you to purchase a Korean model, let alone a Hyundai, you would have sent me to psych ward. I'm 100-percent sure that this possibility never even crossed your mind.
Well, consider yourself warned – the 2011 Hyundai Tucson is that captivating. And if you need just a little more convincing, a quick peak inside will make your heart throb. More assertive silhouette Admittedly, designers made outstanding efforts to give their small SUV a much more striking physique. The lines are smooth, fluid and attractive at first glance. In fact, such an organic relationship between the front fascia and roofline is a rare sight on this type of vehicle. At the same time, the aggressively-shaped headlights provide a powerful reality check. The Tucson has developed a unique character that can make a huge difference in the highly-popular compact SUV/CUV segment. The sportier-looking cabin deserves as much praise. Simple, intuitive controls are ergonomically laid out in a modern, straightforward interface – nothing too fancy, here. That's great because it allows the driver to focus entirely on the gauges and displays in front of him/her, which happen to be easy to read yet elegantly finished. Overall, the interior environment has been cleverly thought out. Occupants will find enough room to feel comfortable, and regardless of their size, they will never have their knees stuck. Headroom is pretty good, too. As for the utility aspect of this SUV, the Tucson excels with relatively-easy access to the cargo area and a convenient split-folding rear seat that increases capacity.
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1. | Netcation | ||
net·ca·tion, n.
1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation away from the internet. Similar to vacation but from the daily internet life. 2. A fixed period of holidays from the internet, especially one away from major message boards, forums, chat programs, internet message relay systems and chain letters. 3. A technological stress free holiday. "I reached my breaking point, ted. There were 12 msn conversations open, 178 chain letters unread in my inbox and the forums were being flooded with new responses to my posts by the minute, I simply needed a netcation."


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Nov 30 2012 by Lizzie Smith, Kilmarnock Standard
One young Killie fan could win their dream Christmas present of being a match day mascot at Rugby Park.
The Kilmarnock Standard have teamed up with Weatherseal, the SPL's official home improvement partner, to offer a youngster the chance to lead the team out alongside captain Manuel Pascali on Sunday, December 23.
The league game against Hibs will kick-off at 3pm.
The lucky winner, of primary school age, will also get to meet and pose for pictures with their Ayrshire heroes.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question:
What is the name of Killie's captain?
Send your answer, along with your name, age and address as well as a parent/guardian's name and daytime telephone number to Mascot Competition, Sports Editor, Kilmarnock Standard, 25 Portland Gate, Kilmarnock KA1 1JN by noon onMonday, December 3.
Or email firstname.lastname@example.com
The winner will be the first correct entry drawn. Usual competition rules apply. The editor's decision is final.
Weatherseal will contact the winner. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/weatherseal


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Like the plots of the tragedies he so loved, Reinhardt's life was a rise to the heights of success and a fall to a life of uprooted exile. With his first wife, Else Heims, a beautiful and sensual actress, he had two sons. His second wife, Helene Thimig, was also a beautiful actress but, like Reinhardt, a shy person moved by an immense inner force and alive with conflicting appearances. He was an introvert capable of extreme extroversion and Falstaffian laughter. He disliked sentimentality in others yet was himself filled with romantic sentiments, a combination of Viennese sensitivity and German discipline with cosmopolitanism. His work summed up all theatre before him and opened new vistas for the theatre that followed.


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1. | sanctity of marriage | ||
The supposed reason why fundies oppose gay marriage. Then they cheat on their spouses, hook up in bathroom stalls, etc.
In the USA, the lowest divorce rates are in blue states (#1 is Massachusetts), and the highest divorce rates are in red states. Somehow it's the fault of those evil homosexuals. Vito Fossella voted for the No Gay Marriage amendment, then flew home to impregnate his mistress. Do as I say, not as I do! That's the sanctity of marriage for you.


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02/16/2013 Lady Bears Fall at Drake Saturday, 75-64MSU Unable to Overcome 13-0 Deficit 01/12/2013 Bradley's Last-Second 3-Pointer Sinks Lady Bears, 80-79Lead Changed Hands Twice in Final 17 Seconds 11/13/2012 Lady Bears' Upset Bid Falls Short in 74-71 Loss to No. 22 Oklahoma StateFreshman Tyonna Snow Scores 19 Points and Grabs 8 Steals 10/13/2012 Stars Shine at Twilight Tipoff Event Saturday at JQH ArenaHannah Wilkerson and Anthony Downing Steal the Show for Lady Bears, Bears 10/13/2012 Stars Shine at Twilight Tipoff Event Saturday at JQH ArenaHannah Wilkerson and Anthony Downing Steal the Show for Lady Bears, Bears Background: One of the top rebounders in Kansas girls basketball history, Chvatal was the team MVP for Rawlins County High School in Atwood, Kan., each of her four prep seasons...Owns the school's career rebounding record, pulling down over 1,300 caroms in her career to more than double the previous mark, and also holds the school's career scoring and made free throw records...Kansas Class 2A first-team all-state selection following both her junior and senior seasons...Posted 22.1 points, 14.9 rebounds, 3.2 blocks and 3.1 steals per game as a senior while shooting 56.5-percent from the field...Led the state of Kansas in both scoring (25.1) and rebounding (17.7) as a junior, ranking 15th nationally in rebounds and holding a 3.8 boards per game lead over second place in Kansas...Also totaled 3.4 blocks as a junior to rank sixth in the state...Second-team all-state as a sophomore with 17.5 points and a state-leading 13.7 rebounds along with 2.8 blocks...Earned honorable-mention all-conference laurels her freshman season...Four-time all-Northwest Kansas League selection in both volleyball and basketball...Excelled in swimming and track and field as well, owning several AAU swimming records as well as a state title in the javelin her senior year with a throw of 137-9. |


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A comparative study of some of the basic patterns of religion. The course will focus upon such themes as religious experience, myths of creation, stories of religious founders and heroes, the origin and resolution of human suffering, and the structure and meaning of religious community and ritual. Source material for these themes will be taken from the literary and artistic resources of the following religious traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV or INT.
Critical examination of some of the most influential modern proponents and opponents of religious faith, with special emphasis on the question: what is involved in belief in God? Open to all classes. Dist: TMV; WCult: W.
This course offers an introduction to Judaism by examining three of its central spiritual manifestations: (1) development, observance, and study of the Halaka (religious law); (2) philosophical contemplation; and (3) mystical experience and theosophical speculation. Ancient and modern challenges to the tradition will be studied in some detail, and an attempt will be made to determine what might constitute a unity of such a diverse tradition. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV; WCult: W.
This class introduces the history and practices of African-derived religious traditions as they have developed in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Black American communities in the United States. These religious systems will be discussed with reference to their mainstream representation (as 'voodoo') and analyzed according to the more complex realities of their practitioners' everyday lives. Three themes to be explored in each tradition include 1) gender identity; 2) racial identity and resistance; and 3) aesthetics. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV or INT; WCult: CI.
This course examines the role of racial, ethnic, and religious conflict in the creation and partition of the Sudan. Drawing on anthropological, historical, religious, political, and literary texts, we address the complex issues surrounding the creation of a country divided between a Muslim, Arab-oriented North and an African traditionalist or Christian South, the series of civil wars, Darfur, and the partition. Of particular importance will be the different statuses of women in the North and South. Dist: INT or SOC; WCult: NW (pending approval)
A study of the principal religious and philosophical arguments for and against religious belief. The first part of the course will consider the question of the justifiability of religious belief through an appeal to religious experience and mysticism, to rational theistic arguments, and to faith, showing the difficulties in each case. The second part of the course will cover alternatives to classical theism and the contemporary challenge of conceptual relativism and religious pluralism. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Dist: TMV.
This course will focus on the interactions of the three major religious communities of the medieval Mediterranean—Christians, Jewish, and Muslim—beginning with the First Crusade in 1096 and ending with the arrival of the Black Death in 1347. By examining topics such as pilgrimage, crusade, and jihad, the status of minority communities, and intellectual life, we will explore how Christians, Jews, and Muslims clashed, cooperated, influenced, and misunderstood each other. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV.
In this course we will explore the historical developments and transformations of Daoism from its ancient roots to present-day practices. We will begin by looking at early traditions of immortality seekers and self-cultivation and at the religious and philosophical ideas in the ancient Chinese texts of the Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Guanzi. We will also examine recent archaeological findings, imperial religious practices, and the complex interaction of Daoism with Buddhism. We will in addition look at contemporary Daoist practices in China and Taiwan. Along the way we will devote special attention to meditation and divination techniques; alchemy and sexual techniques for transcendence; the place of women and the feminine in Daoism. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV; WCult: NW.
This course examines the theological, social, psychological, and cultural motors driving change within the institutional church during the 16 and early 17th centuries, the Protestant challenge to Catholicism, and the Catholic response. Manifestations of the need for change are found in great literature of the era, and also exemplified in art and film. Scope spans Europe and the Colonies. Dist: TMV; WCult: W.
A survey of the origins and development of the culture of athletic competition in America, with roots in the "Muscular Christianity" movement of nineteenth-century England. We'll examine the peculiar (religious?) passion that Americans invest in sports as well as the role that sports has played as an engine for social change. We look, finally, at some of the ethical issues surrounding organized sports. Dist: TMV; WCult: W.
The program of study in Edinburgh consists of three courses: two to three courses chosen by each student from among those offered by the New College faculty. These courses are given the Dartmouth designations Religion 70, 71, and 72. Religion 74 is taught by the accompanying Dartmouth faculty member and available to (and sometimes required of) all participants. All three courses are graded. Religion 70, 71, 72, and 74 count as intermediate courses when fulfilling the requirements for the major.
In 13F, The English Bible, we will study first the coming of the Bible to England, concentrating particularly on the Bibles associated with the great Saint Cuthbert of southern Scotland/northern England: the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Saint Cuthbert Gospel. Second, we will study the history of the rendering of the Bible into English, culminating with the 1611 translation commissioned by King James VI of Scotland/James I of England. A field trip to Lindisfarne and Durham Cathedral is included. Dist: TMV.
This course investigates the notion of the Dao in early China. Dao, usually translated as Way, was a core concept in early Chinese religious thought. Appearing in almost all early texts, this term was adopted as a name of a philosophy, a religion, indeed, a whole way of life, Daoism. Yet, the precise meaning of this term is elusive. Through careful examination of several texts from early China which discuss the Dao, as well as modern studies which approach these texts with different methodologies we will attempt to understand what the Dao meant to different thinkers in early China. Dist: TMV; WCult: Varies.


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Well, who better to know than the frog, and a green pig? He's too cute, though, absolutely adorable. Wear this shirt in honor of every green pig you know!!!
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KCP Alumnus Alex Tada Visits KCP
Former KCP student Alex Tada recently paid a visit to KCP and brought us up to date on his happenings. Thanks for dropping by, Alex!
It has already been two years since I graduated from KCP. Time passed fast. Thanks to KCP, I passed level N1 of the JLPT.
I found work after returning to America. I have made Japanese friends and my company does business with Japanese companies, so my Japanese skills have been useful.
I am glad I was able to go to KCP. I am travelling to various places in Japan, but I wanted to stop in to KCP on my way.
Alex with Japanese language instructor Mr. Nikaido. | KCP Flickr
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ProductionsOur Outdoor Theatre at Cornell PlantationsIn the summer, the ISC performs outdoors in Jackson Grove, in the F.R. Newman Arboretum at Cornell Plantations (near the ponds and sculpture garden). Get driving directions to the Caldwell Drive entrance to the Arboretum. On the map below:
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Journey deep into the centre of our planet, and discover the forces that shape the landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand. Piece together the puzzle of plate tectonics, and carry out hands-on investigations into why we experience earthquakes and volcanoes. Then work out the best way to prepare ourselves for these natural events.
Availability: Year round
Learning areas and strands: Science – Planet Earth and Beyond: Earth systems
Year level: Years 3 – 8
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost per student: $6.50 (Teachers and parent helpers are free)
Full programme information: Essential reading prior to attending this programme. Awesome Forces programme information (PDF, 69kB)
Questions? Contact us
Other primary education programmes you may also be interested in.Invertebrates: The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly!
Explore Te Papa!
Download and print the Awesome Forces activity trail.
Download and print the Bush City Geology activity trail.
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Hello, Delicious.
The other day I saw this recipe on The Pioneer Woman and I knew they would be the perfect Friday breakfast. I mean, who doesn't love muffins? Or donuts? Then to combine them....Heaven.
It's also very simple:
Flour, salt, Baking Powder and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl mix eggs, applesauce, milk and sugar.
Pour it together.
Stir until the flour mixture is just incorporated. Some lumps are ok.
Scoop it into a greased muffin tin.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Dip the tops into melted butter.
Dip into sugar/cinnamon mixture.
All done.
Now, wasn't that simple?
Would you like the recipe?
OK, here it is:
adapted from Pioneer Woman. You can see her recipe here.
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup applesauce
3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cups milk
1/4 cups butter, melted
1/3 cups sugar
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
Combine the applesauce, oil, eggs and milk in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients and stir only to combine.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a bowl. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in another small bowl.
Shake the muffins out while still hot. Dip muffins in butter, then into the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Let cool.
*This makes about 12 muffins, but I doubled the recipe and got 18 larger ones.


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