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AMD hoped the free drivers would eventually reach 80% of the performance of fglrx, that's the only real failure because the performance isn't there. Bridgman has said the free driver development will happen faster with future generations of cards, and it'll have to get quicker if AMD don't have the resources to maintain fglrx for longer than 3 for an older generation of cards.
I don't know what I'd buy if I had to buy a new linux desktop system now, free drivers are important to me but so is performance, so I think it'd be a toss-up between an integrated Intel system or a discrete AMD system with a mid-range Radeon card. I still don't think I need the performance of the closed-source nvidia options but their support by Wine games is always tempting.
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It's not that simple, on laptops to we have to use catalyst, because otherwise laptop is like frying pan, fans ar all up...
But 3xxx M card + catalyst for me was success over nvidia NVS140M. Catalyst power management rocked, hibernate and suspend was flawless, everything was good, with nvidia - crap all the way of 2 years I was using that computer...
However this week I had to upgrade my sons old computer and I went for nvidia, just because I heard that catalyst will be discontinued for less than 5xxx series...
In the long term this is good decision I think, currently there is a fuss about it as 4xxx series really do the job with playing latest games. As I'm not that much of a gamer (I play a game or two in handful of months usually) that doesn't bother me much, even having phenom + 4850 for gaming
Linux is a neat hobbyist OS. It's great for tinkerers and nerds who want to play with the guts of an OS and write little scripts to patch over problems that properly QA'd desktop OSes don't have in the first place. It even can suffice for the more dedicated nerds as a primary desktop OS. It's a fantastic server appliance OS. When suitably gutted, hacked, modified, and mostly replaced by walled-garden pseudo-FOSS bits, it even makes a great phone/tablet OS. It's never, ever, EVER going to replace OS X or Windows as a consumer desktop OS. Ever. It took 15 years to fail to catch up to the ease of use and consumer-friendliness of Windows 95. It is lightyears behind Windows 7. Even as crappy as Windows 8 is shaping up to be, GNOME 3 is even crappier. By the time the hobbyists finally get around to (briefly) focusing on quality and polish again like they did in the early days of GNOME 2, Windows 10 will already be out, and OS X may well have gone from 0% to 10% marketshare while the old "10x10" (10% marketshare by 2010) Linux desktop goals are already long dead.
The relevance to this thread is that the tinkerers and enthusiasts often drive the habits of people whose specialties aren't computers, even if it's indirect. So if you had excellent-performing free drivers for a class of ARM SOCs or something that made a fantastic tinkerer's Android device or something, that'd help shape the purchasing habits of millions of people who just want a smartphone. Or if you had a fantastic Linux graphics workstation setup for games (AMD and nVidia have strengths and weaknesses), that will shape our recommendations for notebooks and x86 tablets etc.
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Its quite common to pick good and compare bad, linux will never be comercial, it will not even be for you, linux is for *me* and what I make of it. Linux is the ultimate ego trip, you cant tell it what to do, politics usually fails badly, you may say please, if you want something, just do it, no one is stopping you. I'm on my first debian install and have been so for the past 10 years, and it gets better with each passing year. When it comes to updates there are usual two things, you fail to recognize the problem and deal with it, or you dont known what you are doing, but yes I have start to notice it too, all of a sudden I have something on my system I didnt order, probably some requirement. The breaking can be annoying, even if one only break bad once in there lifetime the fragmentation of linux can lead to alot of breaks. One of the main thing why I switched to linux was just because of development, I think there are some real nice tools for development and the total control of the system makes it ideal for development. Hehe security, can you even say windows and security in the same sentence (i will not even comment on that). You have to know that most of the limitation in windows is not technical, its there to protect its business model. If you know your history you know that MS almost brought internet to a standstill and was quite happy with it. You can see MS starts to cut time between releases just because people start to ask why they dont have that next cool thing on there system. Maybe i have got it totally wrong but isnt it big business thats pushes open-source, just to get away from control of others and the bigger the business get the more open-sourcish they get. GFX will be/are that next big battlefield for linux, and linus the "morronizer" needs to get involved and start morronize those pesky trolls standing in the way so people can do some real advanced voodoo. If linux can get gfx right there will not be any real excuse not supporting it, or I should probably say that one of the excuses out there is just the status of gfxs.


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His first releases on Primate Records, Design Music and Conform were a cadence of his arrival and showcased the young artist's steadfast style. Having honed his craft at home, in 2004 Davide left Naples for Barcelona unwavering in his resolve. Now, while touring around the continent, he began to release in earnest what would become a massive body of work, and at a dizzying pace. His productions have graced the catalogs of some of the finest labels including Ovum, Sci+Tec, Morris Audio, Resopal Schallware, Supernature, CMYK, Adagio, Viva, Nervous, Saved, Shake, Rillis; the list goes on… Which is not even to speak of his curating and releasing on his own labels – Sketch, Minisketch, Vir, 500, Titbit and most recently the bold Hideout Records.
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18 Jul @ SuCasa, Ulm, Germany
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14 Aug @ Tunnel Electrocity, Wroclaw, Poland
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Boston 79.3 43.9 14.9 11.4 17.7
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- The Celtics' availability issues started out crippling and ended up comical; if it weren't bad enough that Rajon Rondo (suspended), Kevin Garnett (personal reasons), and Brandon Bass (knee) were nixed from the game at the start, Jermaine O'Neal (wrist) and Chris Wilcox (groin) left in the third quarter and did not return. That left the Celtics reeling with all kinds of crazy lineup combinations, and completely incapable of mounting a comeback run using their typical offensive and defensive alignments.
- Then again, considering how O'Neal and Wilcox plodded through their pick-and-roll recoveries on Dirk Nowitzki, maybe a delayed absence was for the best from Boston's perspective. Nowitzki was focused from opening tip and quick to fire, but each of his ball screens secured him an ocean of open space. A make is virtually guaranteed for any competent NBA shooter who is able to catch, square up, and fire off a jumper without even the slightest hint of duress; under those same conditions, a shooter as as accurate and highly utilized as Nowitzki apparently rattles off 26 points in 30 minutes. Without having Garnett around to at least attempt to check Dirk, Boston was fairly helpless.
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25-1011.00 - Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Sample of reported job titles: Associate Professor, Business Administration Professor, Business Instructor, Business Office Technology Instructor, Business Professor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Management Professor, Marketing Professor, Professor
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Microphones — Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones
|Notebook computers — Laptop computers
|Portable data input terminals — Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems
|Televisions — Liquid crystal display LCD televisions; Television monitors
|Web cameras — Webcams
Technology used in this occupation:
|Computer based training software — Almaris E-Learning Systems Financial Accounting Tutor; Blackboard Learn; Learning management system LMS software; Sakai CLE *
|Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
|Information retrieval or search software — DOC Cop *; iParadigms Turnitin
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Collaborative editing software; Google Docs *; Microsoft Word
* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
|Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
|Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Work Activities
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
|Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
|Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 86% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 87% responded "Every day."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 84% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — 80% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Contact With Others — 66% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Telephone — 57% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 41% responded "Every day."
|Public Speaking — 43% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
|Coordinate or Lead Others — 45% responded "Extremely important."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 44% responded "Extremely important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
|Related Experience
|Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
|Job Training
|Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, sports medicine physicians, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.
|SVP Range
|(8.0 and above)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Doctoral degree
|Master's degree
|Post-doctoral training
This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:
Interest code: SEI
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
|Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
|Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Work Values
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Related Occupations
|Training and Development Specialists Green
|Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Bright Outlook
|Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
|Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
|Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
|Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$74,090 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|103,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Faster than average (15% to 21%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Postsecondary Teachers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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20. Three Days Later
Dúnedain are a stern folk, but perceptive.
The moment Gilraen opened the door, she looked past her father on the doorstep to mark Elrohir lingering in the shadows.
And she knew.
Now Elrohir scouts the road ahead while I accompany her escort. Dírhael rides beside his daughter, bearing her son awhile. Aragorn sprawls asleep in his arms, heedless of the silent grief weighing on his kin.
Gilraen, aware she is forever sacrificing the life she has known, displays the abiding courage of the Dúnedain. She sits her mare, back straight, chin held high, cloaked in her dignity.
And she endures.
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Communication and Media Studies
The Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University (CMS) is dedicated to a pluralistic examination of human communication in an increasingly networked society. Just as digitalization and other forms of technological innovation yield a media environment that is constantly changing and evolving, sometimes in revolutionary ways, our diverse program keeps current to the most recent developments in theory and practice while staying true to its mission of emphasizing values and ethics.
Our faculty are leaders in the study of film, journalism, media ecology, media history, new media, policy and law, public media, and production. We pride ourselves on offering opportunities for undergraduate students to work directly with faculty members in scholarship and training for future careers in multiple communication and media-focused careers.
- a B.A. in communication with specialties in film, journalism, new media/participatory media, television and radio, and media, culture, and society
- an undergraduate minor in communication studies
- an M.A. in public media, pending state approval
We are also affiliated with the interdisciplinary major in new media and digital design at Lincoln Center. Courses are available at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.
The Department of Communication and Media Studies provides its majors with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of communication, with an emphasis on the media technologies, industries, and strategies that are part of our everyday culture and society. We blend theory and practice to prepare students for advanced study or careers in journalism, public relations, advocacy, digital production, and more.
- Approach communication issues from diverse cultural, economic, historical, linguistic, philosophical, political, psychological, and sociological perspectives.
- Have experience creating content for a variety of mediated forms of communication.
- Understand of the global implications of mediated communication.
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Jason Czarapata picked up the win in the Budweiser IMCA Modified feature event last Sunday. With the absence of Benji LaCrosse, Brian Mullen has increased his lead to 30 points over Jerry Wilinski.
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Sandra Bullock (38) who dated Ryan Gosling (22) is considered a Cougar.
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An attractive middle-aged woman who is fit, active, confident, independent, somewhat bohemian and not yet brain dead who is attracted to younger men because most of the available men her age are opinionated lazy slugs with beer guts.
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Girlfriend #1 to Girlfriend #2: "You're getting the reputation for being a COUGAR."
Girlfriend #2 to Girlfriend #1: "Yeah. So. And your point is?"
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Girlfriend #1 to Girlfriend #2: "You're getting the reputation for being a COUGAR."
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Matt spent the entire night hitting on the divorced cougars in the corner last Saturday.
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Cougar: N. 1. An older woman that is still totally hot and may or may not be down for the cause.
2. A milf but more seasoned.
2. A milf but more seasoned.
That fucking fifty year old from those Bowflex commercials is a super cougar.
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An older woman (35+) who preys upon young sexual toys. While most cougars prefer their victims under 25 years of age, some rare types will stalk those as old as ten years their junior. Cougars frequently wear push-up bras and glitter, prowling about karaoke bars and jello wrestling pits for firm, youthful flesh. Not uncommonly, a real cougar would say they aren't one. That way their target would be falsely reassured before the fatal pounce.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rebellion Releases Mysterious Teaser Images
Rebellion has provided CBR News exclusively with three enigmatic teaser images, each boasting a different icon, a date of 05.02.12 and the statement: "They are coming."
The Law Comes to IDW: Ryall Talks "Judge Dredd"
IDW Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall spoke with CBR about plans for the newly-acquired "Judge Dredd" license, bringing one of Britain's most popular characters to the US. And yes, they'll be available in the UK.
"2000 AD" Goes Same-Week Digital
Rebellion has announced both "2000 AD" and "Judge Dredd Megazine" will begin worldwide same-week, DRM-free digital availability of all its books in PDF and CBZ formats starting March 30.
Diggle Says "Cheese" for "Snapshot"
Andy Diggle spoke with CBR about his and Jock's new "Judge Dredd Megazine" thriller, gives details on the sequel to his classic "2000 AD" thrill "Lenny Zero" and shares exclusive "Snapshot" pages.
The Middle Ground: Reflecting on Judge Dredd's Return to America
With the news that IDW has the American rights to produce original Judge Dredd material, ROBOT 6's Graeme McMillan reflects on previous attempts by American publishers to bring Dredd to the States.
Moore & Reppion Go "Scouting for Bots"
Leah Moore & John Reppion spoke with CBR News about their new "Judge Dredd Megazine" story "Scouting for Bots," growing up on "2000 AD" and their take on "Before Watchmen."
2012 AD: Pat Mills Remembers 35 Years of "2000 AD"
CBR presents 2012 AD, a series of interviews to celebrate the 35th anniversary of "2000 AD." Pat Mills, founder and original Tharg, talks 35 years of "2000 AD," "Nemesis," "Marshal Law" and more.
Comics A.M. - Rich Burlew on His $1.25M Kickstarter Campaign
"Order of the Stick" cartoonist Rich Burlew talks about his $1.25 million Kickstarter drive! SPX table space already sold out! Praise for "2000AD's" Scottish writers! Eddie Campbell on "From Hell"! Plus more!
Comics A.M. - "Calvin and Hobbes" Watercolor Sells For $170,000
"Calvin and Hobbes" watercolor by Bill Watterson fetches $107,000 at auction! "2000AD" at 35! Are limited, high-value premiums the key to successful Kickstarter campaigns? Plus much more!
PRESS RELEASE: Leah Moore and John Reppion Make "2000 AD" Debut March 28
EXCLUSIVE: Alec Worley Continues the "Age of the Wolf"
Writer Alec Worley spoke to CBR about his ongoing "2000 AD" werewolf saga "Age of the Wolf" and the bias sci-fi and fantasy authors face. Plus an exclusive look at the next chapter.
New Karl Urban as Judge Dredd Pic Surfaces
A new photo has surfaced of Karl Urban as a scowling, helmeted Judge Dredd in director Pete Travis' upcoming adaptation of the long-running "2000 AD" comic strip. The film opens September 21.
PRESS RELEASE: Grant Morrison and Mark Millar send Judge Dredd on a "Crusade"
PRESS RELEASE: 2000 AD Celebrates 35 Years in February
Al Ewing Steers Brendan McCarthy's "Zaucer of Zilk"
"Zaucer of Zilk" writer Al Ewing spoke with CBR about working with comics legend Brendan McCarthy on the project, how he hopes "Zilk" will impact "2000AD," his response to being called the "next John Wagner" and more.
Brendan McCarthy Brings "The Zaucer of Zilk" to "2000AD"
"The Zaucer of Zilk" artist Brendan McCarthy spoke with CBR about his return to comics after decades away from the industry, the crazy world of "Zilk" and how his work influenced "Waterworld" and "Inception."
PRESS RELEASE: Judge Dredd Shoots Zombies on iPad and iPhone
Akira, Dark Knight Rises, I, Frankenstein: November 16th Comic Reel
Kristin Stewart offered the female lead in "Akira!" Matthew Modine on "Dark Knight Rises" avoiding OWS. Bill Nighy to join "I, Frankenstein." Also, "Man of Steel" sequel looking for writers and more.
Is Rogue Trooper Heading to Hollywood?
Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley spoke with CBR News exclusively, revealing Hollywood negotiations for two 2000 AD properties in addition to the upcoming Karl Urban-starring "Judge Dredd" film.
CBR TV: Andy Diggle Shoots on "Six Guns," "Snapshot" & More
Writer Andy Diggle spoke with CBR TV at NYCC about his return to 2000 AD with his and Jock's "Snapshot" thriller, bringing Marvel's Western heroes into the modern age and more.
EXCLUSIVE: Barnes & Noble Fills DC Comics Hole with 2000 AD Alan Moore Titles
2000 AD/Rebellion has told CBR exclusively it has struck a deal with Barnes and Noble to fill the Alan Moore-sized hole left when the bookseller pulled DC Comics' Amazon digital-exclusive titles from its shelves.
PRESS RELEASE: 2000 AD Launches "Legends of the Law" Ebook of Interviews
CBR TV @ CCI: 2000 AD's Matt Smith & Keith Richardson on Judge Dredd, UK Comics & More
2000 AD editors Matt Smith and Keith Richardson discuss the UK comics scene, the appeal of Judge Dredd and the upcoming movie's fidelity to its source material.
PREVIEW: "Nikolai Dante: Too Cool to Kill"
Rebellion has provided CBR with a 15-page preview of "Nikolai Dante" by Robbie Morrison & Simon Fraser. Dante bursts from the pages of "2000 AD" to his own collection on July 19.
Rob Williams Is Rockin' With "Daken"
Rob Williams spoke with us about taking on "Daken: Dark Wolverine," moving the character to Los Angeles and how his work on 2000AD's "Low Life" helped prepare him to take on Marvel's most conniving character.
PRESS RELEASE: "Slaine: The Horned God" Special Edition Arrives 21 Years After First Publication
PRESS RELEASE: A Sequel 65 Million Years in the Making
PRESS RELEASE: Classic 2000 AD Character Brought to "Smushing" Life by threeAToys
EXCLUSIVE: Eric Powell's Judge Dredd
Courtesy of 2000AD, CBR presents an exclusive first look at Eric "The Goon" Powell's cover for "Mega-City Masters" #3 featuring the inimitable Judge Dredd. The collection hits U.S. stores April 19, 2011.
"Dredd" Movie Panel From 2000AD To Kapow! Con
CBR has the EXCLUSIVE news that "Dredd" producer Andrew MacDonald is headed to Mark Millar's April Kapow! Comic Con in London with a first look at the Karl Urban-starring relaunch of the famed 2000AD property on film.
First Still of Karl Urban As "Dredd" Hits
In advance of the film relaunch of their signature character, 2000AD release the very first still of Karl Urban as Judge Dredd from the R-rated "Dredd" which just began filming in South Africa.
Smith Brings the UK to the USA
"2000AD" editor Matt Smith sat down with CBR News to discuss the future of the legendary UK title, his take on the "Judge Dredd" movie and an exclusive first look at Pat Mill's upcoming "Flesh" sequel.
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Romita Jr. Draws Dredd
Courtesy of 2000AD / Rebellion, CBR presents an exclusive first look at "Judge Dredd: Mega-City Masters 02," featuring the first-ever Judge Dredd cover art by comics legend John Romita, Jr.
Jock Covers "Driver"
CBR News spoke with famed cover artist and "Losers" co-creator Jock about "Driver: The Pursuit of Nothingness," a Wildstorm one-shot tying in with the upcoming Ubisoft game, and for an update on the "Judge Dredd" film.
CCI EXCLUSIVE: "2000AD" Announces US Edition
Editor Keith Richardson sat down with CBR in San Diego and revealed plans for a US version of "2000AD," never before seen in the US Alan Moore material, and the holy grail of Grant Morrison comics.
CCI: 2000AD Introduces "Anarchy in the USA"
At CCI, Pat Mills, creator of "2000AD," superstar artist Jock and editor Keith Richardson discussed "2000AD," breaking in to the American market and what it is that sets US and UK comic fans apart.
Davis & Williams on "Judge Dredd"
American artist Guy Davis tackles Britain's most popular hero, infusing the Cursed Earth with a bit more monster madness. CBR News spoke with Davis and writer Rob Williams about their strip in March's "Judge Dredd Megazine."
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Designed as a feature-rich development platform, the i.MX53 Quick Start board includes hardware design files and a board support package (BSP) containing drivers optimized for multimedia operations. This decreases time to market, provides a basic product design, and serves as a launching point for more complex designs. Additionally, the ecosystem for the board is comprised of partners who provide a variety of cost-effective debugging tools and complete development suites optimized for the Quick Start development platform.
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The incredible animation "TIE Fighter" by UK artist Paul Johnson shows a "Star Wars" starship battle from the perspective of the Galactic Empire.
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In the 1970s, a series of unpleasant revelations about corporate conduct, culminating in the public disclosure about unsavory business practices abroad by more than 400 U.S. corporations, jarred popular perceptions concerning business ethics. Congress responded by enacting the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in late 1977. However, as time passed, U.S. businesses complained that they were at a competitive disadvantage to foreign companies because many countries lacked an equivalent to the U.S.'s FCPA. In December 1997, OECD member countries and five nonmember countries signed a Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions. All signatories agreed to introduce legislation making foreign bribery a crime. This case discusses anticorruption measures and provides a fictional case study to illustrate the issues involved in a more concrete way.
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Syrian soldiers record trophy videos of dead protesters
Videos recorded by Syrian soldiers illustrate the brutality of the repression. Ukrainian web users condemn web censorship in the country. And National Geographic uploads declassified photos of Nevada's "Area 51".
Syrian soldiers record trophy videos of dead protesters
These images, which have been put to music, show heavily armed men chatting and smiling, next to two dead bodies. Syrian opposition members uploaded this video clip to social networks on Monday; it is thought to have been produced by a militia loyal to president Bashar al-Assad as a trophy video. Numerous video apparently filmed by members of the security forces have emerged on the web in recent weeks.
This video of the mass arrests in the village of Baida was broadcast in April and widely relayed online. It was notably used to denounce the brutality of the repression.
With official state media claiming the scene took place in Iraq and not in Syria, one of the prisoners, Syrian identity card in hand, gave a conflicting account in this video, filmed in the same place several days later.
This footage is thought to have been filmed by soldiers on the roof of a mosque in Deraa at the end of April. It appears to show armed men in uniform gathered around several corpses, discussing how they are going to stage the video. One of them seems to be placing cartridges among the dead bodies that according to State television were members of armed gangs which had clashed with security forces. This version was immediately refuted by activists who believe the bodies belong to citizens who were killed after trying to stock up on food supplies for protesters in the opposition stronghold of Deraa, as the city was under siege from the army.
Web censorship in Ukraine
Has Mykola Sukhomlyn, one of Ukraine's most influential web users, become a victim of the government imposed web censorship in the country? Ever since the cyber activist's Facebook account was closed down by the social network administrators on the 1st of June, this has been the question on the lips of local web users.
Mykola Sukhomlyn thinks it's related to this video, which criticizes the lifestyle of certain politicians, that he posted on his Facebook page. The images show governor of Donetsk region, Anatoly Blyzniuk, getting out of a saloon car worth over 60 000 euros. The video has since been widely relayed by the online media. The cyber activist reportedly received threats after making these revelations, and was asked to stop his online activity immediately.
Despite the threats Sukhomlyn tried to set up a new account on the social network, but it was rapidly deleted prompting many of the nation's web users to lend their support. This Facebook page has been set up, with members demanding the government put an end to the censorship they deem unacceptable.
This is not the first time the network has been censored in Ukraine. Last month, upon the authorities' request, Facebook administrators removed the page belonging to women's rights group FEMEN, known for their hard hitting actions and topless activists. The reason given by the authorities: these activists give the country a bad image on the web.
Ukrainian web users are concerned about this situation and are taking action. This group is appealing to the government to respect the rights of cyber activists in Ukraine and now has hundreds of members ready to fight for the freedom, they feel the Internet represents.
Declassified Area 51 photos
National Geographic recently uploaded these photographs from 1963 to its web site. They were taken at the height of the Cold War after an American spy plane prototype crashed in the famous "area 51" in the Nevada desert. The CIA recently declassified these photos which notably show the wreckage of the plane and the top secret operations to retrieve the debris. These documents will no doubt keep the mystery alive and fuel rumours about US government activity in this protected zone, the government has never officially confirmed that Area 51 exists.
Yoocasa, a social network for families
A virtual place where all the family can get together, communicate and have fun. Set up a year ago by a young father, Yoocasa is a social network which provides interactive activities, like colouring in, for all the family no matter how far apart they are. The social network is more suitable for children and more secure, as every new member has to be approved by the parents.
Video of the day
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA: Global hotel management company, Swiss-Belhotel International, will extend its leading position in the Indonesian hospitality market with the launch of Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar in Sanur, Bali on November 1 with a exclusive promotional period ahead of its opening in the first quarter of 2014.
To celebrate the launch, the resort has created a special package offering an exclusive rate of IDR1,088,888 (USD99) for a two-night stay, with guests eligible to win a helicopter ride and seafood meal with champagne to Gili Trawangan island, one of the three pristine Gili islands just off Lombok.
Guests just need to go to the www.swiss-belhotel.com homepage and enter the promotional code "takeoffsbi" and book anytime between November 1, 2013 and 31 January next year to qualify to enter and enjoy the special rates for stays between 1 March to 30 June, 2014.
Located in Sanur, Bali, the four-star property is the 39th hotel operated by Swiss-Belhotel International in Indonesia and further demonstrates the impressive and sustained expansion of the hotel group. Swiss-Belhotel International manages 120 hotels and resorts ranging from two-star to five-star classifications across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, with a strong presence in Indonesia where it has been voted Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain at the Indonesian Travel and Tourism Awards for the past three years. "Bali's reputation as one of the region's great destinations is continuing to grow, and Swiss-Belhotel International is delighted to be part of that growth," said Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President, Mr. Gavin Faull. "Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar will provide a unique experience to its guests through the passion and professionalism carried by its entire staff and management, complimented of course by the wonderfully natural touch of Balinese service and hospitality." Located in the heart of Sanur, Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar offers 306 modern rooms and suites equipped with a private outdoor Jacuzzi or pool view designed to accommodate both leisure and business travellers. The resort features 24-hour in-room dining and outstanding dining facilities, Wi-Fi internet access in all rooms and public areas, meeting and conference facilities, swimming pools, an outdoor spa and a fitness centre. Each guestroom is equipped with LCD TV with international channels, IDD/NDD telephone, individually controlled air-conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, mini-bar and personal safety deposit box. Sanur's beautiful sandy beach is a five-minute walk from the resort which is close to a variety of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and tourist attractions. Kuta and Legian are 20 minutes away by car, while Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport is a 30-minute drive. Moreover, major renovations at Ngurah Rai International Airport which will almost double its current capacity and are being rolled out in November, while October saw the opening of the new road linking the airport and the Nusa Dua and Benoa Harbour area. Both developments will hugely benefit transportation times on the island.
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POLICE in Stratford have launched a crackdown on street boozers – just weeks after we exclusively highlighted growing concerns over parts of the town centre becoming "no-go zones".
Fraser Pithie, the defeated Conservative Warwickshire Police Commissioner candidate, recently told us urgent urgent action was needed to end the misery suffered by residents and businesses as a result of bad behaviour by drunks. Problem areas highlighted included Rother Street and Wood Street.
Now Warwickshire Police, together with Stratford District Council and other organisations, have launched 'Operation Mitcheldean', promising "robust enforcement action" to reduce street drinking and nuisance behaviour in the town.
Insp Faz Chishty said: "The issue of individuals gathering to drink in Stratford town centre has long been a concern for local residents and businesses.
"Shoppers and residents can feel intimidated by their presence and businesses believe that it deters customers from frequenting shopping areas.
"Operation Mitcheldean is a fresh approach to this issue combining robust enforcement action with a genuine desire to provide support to the individuals concerned."
The first stage of the operation has seen the force issue warning letters to a number of individuals, explaining the concerns of the community and advising drinking in the street would no longer be tolerated, that alcohol would be seized and continued failure to comply with directions to stop could lead to a fine or criminal record.
Boozers will also be signposted to support agencies, with staff from the alcohol Recovery Partnership on hand to offer advice and encouragement for individuals to take up recovery treatment.
District council community safety chief, Coun Gill Roache, said: "Street drinkers face many challenges and this balanced partnership approach aims to stop the negative impact drinkers have on the residents, businesses and visitors to our town whilst at the same time supporting drinkers to try and turn their lives around."
The launch of the new operation coincides with National Alcohol Awareness Week.
Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/alcohol for further details.
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Just saw the NBC highlights and Henne actually had a two TD lead!
I realize the Jags aren't very good, but they literally needed him to just make one good drive in the second half to put the game away. Couldn't do it.
Just saw the NBC highlights and Henne actually had a two TD lead!
I realize the Jags aren't very good, but they literally needed him to just make one good drive in the second half to put the game away. Couldn't do it.
Jags O-Line is garbage. Marc Culombo would look like an all pro on that line.
He was ****ing terrible. Watching him it was embarrassing to remember we were once supposed to accept him as our future. He's a backup for the worst team in football and is lucky to have even that job.
I think Henne is a better QB than Gabbert, Sanchez. Not saying much but... just saying
56 total yards in the second half and ot! enough said Henne blows beens saying it since he was at Michigan.
The above post is not subject to penalty under the TOS I declare the Hayden Fox defense. " It is impossible for the staff to know my context therefore I cannot be penalized"
I watched some of that game since Im in Orlando. He would sit in the pocket and take huge sacks. Memories of when he was with the Phins just wouldn't pull the trigger
Yea, because those 2 players are definately comparable. Get real. Geno Smith is hot garbage.
Chad Henne is the worst. Somebody still made an excuse for him too. Something about no snaps with first teamers.
The Faiders did also not gameplan for Chad Henne's garbage either. So there are some advantages to coming into a situation like that. No matter what, Henne is absolutely terrible. I cant believe we started him for so long. Other teams mustve laughed so hard at us. People still taking up for Henne. I thought it was bad when he was still on our team.
I'm glad he's no longer with us. Henne the horrible.
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The throw away on 4th and 1 was the playof the year. If anyone missed it, he rolled right, couldn't get there with his legs but had ample time to pull up and find someone, even a hail mary, but instead he throws it away. 1st down Raiders at the 40.


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And it still is quite possible to change the paths in the script, so it would be more appropriate to test with
...which could still be fixed with chrpath or the like, FWIW.Code:find -name '*.so*' |xargs strings | grep /lib.*86.*-linux-gnu
For those who are worried about whether it can be used in later releases: source code is preferable, but ISTR that one argument for dropping the old drivers was that Mesa 7.11 binary drivers could be used with newer Mesa.
And the reason that AMD and Nvidia don't use Gallium is that they have drivers written--why would you re-write a "working" driver just so you use a framework for making writing drivers easier?
Nvidia uses the same codebase for all drivers, and I think AMD shares a bit; that gets harder with two different frameworks.
Anyone else with more expertise can go ahead and try though.
And who in his right mind has still bought VIA hardware in this decade?
(I know I have, but i explicitely said "in his right mind" - and i stopped caring about VIA ever since, except for an occasional stab and for further completing my massive collection of VIA devices)
I have a bunch of 2005 laptops with VIA will only bother cleaning them up if it's possible to use these drivers with lubuntu 13.04 otherwise eh why bother
P.S. : "secretly" wtf secretly??? it's on their fucking site main support page under linux drivers how the fuck is hat secret?
the 'secretly' is more 'I didn't care to check so if teroedni from the forums had not said it was available I would have never found out'
not yet, frankly... I'm unsure about if the laptops are worth opening them up/cleaning/thermal paste etc etc... they are amd's at 1.8ghz from 2006, I saw fedora 16 on one and it defaults to gnome classic but runs pretty well
better than my old HP pentium IV 3ghz with 1g ram that drags because of radeon gfx.
say what you will about via at least they support their old hardware...
btw tero how hard was it to compile the driver for 12.10?
would it be possible to use the 12.10 driver on lubuntu 13.04? that would sell me on cleaning these laptops


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Lie Down in the Darkness, Rise up from the Ash: 2. Bridge Into Darkness
The Song of the World is a melody so complex, so perfectly entwined within its own harmony, that even a single new note may change it; and yet at the same time, because it is so integrally itself, the course of its Music does not shift, even in the face of severe dissonance. Not all things change, though all the rest of a stave may shift about them.
So it was that the Company's journey south, ordained by the Song, was made still, but under the new shadow it led them through new verses… and yet they were destined still to pass the long leagues of Eriador. Caradhras loomed still large in the Music born of the disharmony; the snows still beat them from the mountains slopes, and the Watcher remained still to drive them into the depths of Moria.
So it was that the Company's journey south, ordained by the Song, was made still, but under the new shadow it led them through new verses… and yet they were destined still to pass the long leagues of Eriador. Caradhras loomed still large in the Music born of the disharmony; the snows still beat them from the mountains slopes, and the Watcher remained still to drive them into the depths of Moria.
And their hearts were heavy, for though none but Gandalf could hear the changing of the Notes, all sensed it, though they knew not that there was any "change" to speak of. The Song simply was, and they existed in its midst, ignorant of its manifold possibilities… and of the fact that they stood now on a path bound into the Soundlessness of the Void….
Frodo trudged wearily along, following Gandalf in the darkness, and he felt his burden heavy. Moria passed all about him, seemingly endless, concealed in a cloak of tragedy and fear that pressed close on all sides. Nothing seemed to go right on this journey: the disastrous attempt to pass the Redhorn Gate had only seemed to strengthen the fearful mood that had hovered over their departure from Rivendell. Then the birds, the wolves, and the Watcher had further sapped the spirits of the Company, and now they wandered the long-deserted halls of the Black Pit of Khazad-dûm. Yet they continued, and so he hoped still that he might find a way to the fulfillment of the quest.
Gandalf paused suddenly ahead of him, and Frodo would have collided with him had his stride been any longer; as it was, his momentum carried him right up to the hem of the wizard's cloak, as Gandalf stood examining the empty space before them. Behind them, there came the sound of feet shuffling awkwardly to a halt, as everyone stumbled a bit at the unexpected pause.
Glancing back, Frodo saw the dim outlines of his companions: Merry and Pippin, standing close for comfort, and Sam, looking ill at ease but determined. Beyond them was Gimli, and some distance further away stood Legolas the Elf, whom Frodo recognized instantly in the darkness by the faint glitter that seemed to emanate from him – a hint, perhaps, of the inner fire that dwelt in the elvish race. And between Elf and Dwarf, as always, lurked the tall, broad shadow of Boromir.
Poor Boromir, Frodo thought, feeling a ghost of a smile rise in him. I think he is not best pleased to be ever pinned between those two! For the Man of Gondor served more often than not as a physical barrier between Elf and Dwarf, neither of whom were willing to come any closer to each other than necessity required. The hobbit guessed that if Boromir had not come with them on this journey, they would have made Aragorn their wall. Indeed, it seemed to him that the only reason Strider was spared that difficult position was a prior friendship with Legolas, which the Elf was unwilling to hazard in this almost childish animosity.
"Gimli," Gandalf spoke then, striding forward, and the Dwarf grunted and followed. The two went and stood together before the looming maw of a great door, and to either side by the light of Gandalf's staff showed dimly the lintels of another door, leading off into still more darkness. Behind him, a sigh gusted softly, and Frodo guessed that was Boromir, either enjoying the respite or else annoyed at the delay, or both together.
After some moments, Gandalf spoke again, "Well, I do not remember this place at all!" He paused, holding aloft his staff for some moments, and then he said, with a shake of his head, "And Gimli can give me no insight, either. Better that we take what rest we can for the remainder of the night, I think, for I expect all now are as weary as I am, or more."
The tension eased a bit, as everyone brightened at the thought of rest. Merry and Pippin, eagerly seeking a place to lie in seeming safety, were quick to discover a little space beyond a half-closed door. But as they made quickly to open it and enter, the wizard forestalled them.
"Steady!" Gandalf said sharply, restraining the young hobbits with the snap of his voice. "Let me go first, and see what may lie before us, for you know not what may be within."
The Company crowded close in behind Gandalf nonetheless, but the wizard had gone only a few paces when the light from his staff revealed a hole in the ground: the remains of a well, it seemed. From behind and above Frodo came Aragorn's mildly reproving voice, which nevertheless held a note of amusement for the younger hobbits' familiar antics:
"One of you might have fallen in and still be wondering when he would strike the bottom. Let the guide go first while you have one!" Though softly spoken, Aragorn's words reverberated chillingly off the walls of the hall, filling the air with mocking, whispering echos: …while you have one… have one… while you have one… one…ne….
After that, even the silence was welcome.
A stone pitched in the dark. Signals in the depths. In the night beneath the mountains, drums were readied – as ever they would have been. Yet Notes were turning, Silence was falling fast. Was there yet a way to miss the Void that the absence of one bent and tinny note had made? One silence makes another and – even if ever foreordained, which is perhaps uncertain – lends it power, which uneasy hearts may glimpse...
Some hours and one foolish stone's throw and worrisome report later, Frodo lay exhausted in the little nook that he had claimed to sleep in, but sleep toyed gently with him without ever descending. He closed his eyes and willed himself to sleep, but to no avail. Memory of those hammer strokes from deep in the well haunted him, riding on the current of his unease. What had Pippin wakened? And when would it show itself?
Of a sudden, in the darkness at his back, he heard the rustle of clothes and then soft footsteps as someone rose and moved. His ears pricked up, curious but also fearful, wondering if one of the others had heard something new to alarm him. But then Gandalf's voice sounded, greeting one unseen in a soft voice:
"Well, it is later indeed, my friend." And to Frodo's surprise, the wizard spoke not Westron, nor even Sindarin, but Quenya, which Frodo could understand only generally. In spite of the dread that welled up within him – for he guessed that Gandalf did not wish this conversation to be understood by any save the one to whom he spoke (and Frodo knew now whom the other must be) – he eavesdropped, translating frantically. And what he heard filled his heart with foreboding….
"Well, it is later indeed, my friend," Gandalf said as Aragorn wandered over. The Ranger braced his back against the stony doorframe and then slid easily to the floor, sitting with his legs crossed and his hands in his lap. But if his posture betrayed no worry, his grey eyes, lit in their depths with an eerie red by Gandalf's dim flame, were troubled. The wizard quirked a brow, and demanded, "For do I not guess correctly that you would speak to me upon those matter which we discussed in Imladris?"
"I would. Later still might be more… apt… but I fear there may be no other time, Gandalf. For the dread I conceived before Caradhras has not abated, and I see now in your every step a last one," Aragorn replied, gazing with concern through the curling tendrils of smoke at the fire-lit, seamed face of the wizard. The cares of a millenium rested there, in that aged visage, and Aragorn frowned. In all the years that he had known Gandalf, he had never thought of him as old. Ancient, in the timeless manner of Elves, yes, but old? Physically bowed by the unbearable pressure of too many centuries of struggle, even as a mortal creature?
Never that! But tonight, as the Ranger stared at the wizard, it seemed to him that for the first time, Gandalf looked his age and he feared what that might mean. So much rides upon him, he thought, and yet beyond Moria, I can see him no more among us. My heart tells me that death comes soon to you, Gandalf my friend, and what I would not give to be proven wrong! It gave him chills to think further down that path, to a world without Gandalf, but he steeled himself out of habit and prepared to follow that grim trail still further if he could. For one must forget how to flinch if one would meddle in a wizard's affairs.
"That is as may be. It is not given me to know my end; 'tis a blind spot for us all, perhaps," the wizard replied, and wondered at himself for that oblique warning. Aragorn seemed not to notice it, though, which was perhaps good. Or else, he might have taken the remark to mean no more than it said. "What shall I say?" he finally asked. "The darkness grows, as we knew it would, and it veils the land. And in the end, it matters not, for we are committed. Even were the domination of Sauron now upon us, insurmountable save by means the Valar alone know, we would still be bound to do that which is right, accepting the consequences as they came."
"True," said the Dúnadan, "and I do not seek to know that safety lies ahead, for any of us. I would, though, know what hope you have, for I think you were not wholly frank with me in Imladris. This matter of Gollum troubles you still, and more deeply than you would admit to any."
"I fear I can say little more on that matter than what I have already disclosed," Gandalf replied, inhaling deeply the sweet-scented smoke. "Those who have borne the Ring are marked by it, and about them does our fate revolve. Even one so small and filled with malice as Sméagol has great significance, and his death, too, will mark this age. Is that enough for you?"
"Even were it not, I think you would say no more," Aragorn replied heavily, and glanced about at the sleeping bodies. "Have you decided which gate to take?"
"My mind is made up. But we are all in need of rest," said Gandalf, stressing the last word slightly as he scowled in Aragorn's direction. For his part, the Ranger only smiled and held up his hands in acquiescence.
"I go, I go! Trust me to have some sense!" And Aragorn rose and went silently back to his corner, where he wrapped himself in his cloak and lay down. The veteran of many a lonely and wary journey, he had no trouble falling instantly asleep in spite of fear…
… but Frodo son of Drogo remained awake, and felt his heart pounding in his breast at what he had overheard. He trusted Strider's judgment implicitly, as he had ever since they had left Bree in spite of Sam's misgivings; if he were worried, that was cause enough for alarm. But if Gandalf himself found cause for concern in Gollum's death – and oh, how Frodo's own words in the Shire came back to haunt him now! – then the situation must be grave indeed.
They are trying to protect me, he thought. Gandalf and Aragorn, and all of the others, from everything that they can foresee, but no one can save me from myself. Have I a hope? I know not! Elbereth Gilthoniel, why should this age of the world suffer so?
To that, Frodo knew there could be no answer, and he hardened his heart against his own fears:
Gandalf speaks rightly: it matters not what may happen; what matters is that I do what is right. I must take the Ring to the Fire. I must try, and let nothing I hear or feel stop me!
Resolution came not too soon, for at the edge of the Silence there loomed still the Bridge of Khazad-dûm – its span the last tendril that would bear the Company into the rift of the growing Disharmony. Resolution made a new Note, a welcome one, and yet grief sounds the more loudly for never having been voiced, and foreboding makes loss more bitter than poison.
Resolution came not too soon, for at the edge of the Silence there loomed still the Bridge of Khazad-dûm – its span the last tendril that would bear the Company into the rift of the growing Disharmony. Resolution made a new Note, a welcome one, and yet grief sounds the more loudly for never having been voiced, and foreboding makes loss more bitter than poison.
Beneath Gandalf's staff broke the bridge of Khazad-dûm – one Silence joined another, and drew worse lament for the terrible wisdom that entered the world then. Child of knowledge or of grief, none could have said, save One, but all recourse out of the Void failed irrevocably when fell Olórin of Valinor.
Author's Note: Thanks to a German Benedictine nun named Hildegaard von Bingen for the idea that the Devil cannot sing.
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