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Just an idea I had. Its about a girl growing up in a household were she is unhappy. Offten with this story you will only see things in her prospective and her thought process. I'm open to suggestions and new ideas to make it better.
Could you do the unthinkable if you had to? Would you even ponder the conciquences of your actions and what they could do to others? Could you live with yourself if you hurt or killed someone? I don't think I could, but when have my thoughts ever mattered. Would you still do it anyway? Kill someone because you were angry or felt like it? I know people that would. These are all good questions to bad the world will never hear them. I am going to die. That is set in stone. I just don't know when, were, or how. But honestly it don't really care.
It's the 26th of April and I loath the fact that today is Monday and I have to go to school as I stand around in my upstairs room. I hate school. All the ignorance of my peers drives me insane, but like my father befor me and I myself say you can't fix stupidity. But how on earth can I of all people forget about all the drug and alcohol abuse that goes on in this small back water town, or as I think of it the next hell on earth.
"Sky, babe come down here or you'll be late for school."
The only thing I hate more than school. My mother. Sad to think she still doesn't know the name my father gave me 15 years ago at the time because she was too high at the time to do anything but laugh like an idiot. At the time of her pregnansy with me and my birth she was high on illeagal drugs. Its really a mirical I'm alive. Because she was on drugs when I was developing I was amediatly addicted to them at birth. Really the only reason I don't do drugs is because she did them and I absoulutly can not stand to be like her in any way, shape or form. From her bottle blond hair to her boobs and love handles hanging our in her can't possibly get any tighter clothes, and stupid southern accient with a bit of "real house wives slang" like saying babe or darling every five minutes. She drives me insane.
"Sky. Bay. Come down here." my mother calls again slitly desperatly. "Breckfast is getting cold."
I start down the stairs, and when half way down I can smell something burnning or most likly burnt. Suddenly thankful for school I say, "Got to go."
My mom look sad and I almost feel guilty, when she says "Oh, ok sweetie." She sounds actually like a mom. I almost start crying, but I pull myself together and walk out the door. When I look bad just befor shuting the door I see her sitting crestfallen in a wooden chair at our small wooden table. Its only the two of us so she didn't go all out on our kitchen/dinning room table.

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satjot necessitava di un nuovo design di logo e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
È stato scelto un vincitore tra 28 design presentati da 9 designer.
My partner and I are launching a web-based game that allows users to make answer yes/no questiong during live sporting events.
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UF professors in Brussels during terrorism attacks
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BRUSSELS--Two University of Florida professors were in Brussels, Belgium at the time of the terrorism attacks and are currently still in the area.
Dean of the UF International Center Dr. Leo Villalon and Warrington College of Business professor Dr. Robert Knechel are both doing well and were not injured, but Dr. Knechel had an eventful time once his plane landed.
"And then all of a sudden, some airport person came in and waving his arms saying, you have to get off, you have to get off, quickly, quickly," Dr. Knechel recalls.
Dr. Knechel was on the other side of the terminal when the explosions went off and says he was never in any danger, but it was certainly too close for comfort.
"You could hear the alarm. The emergency vehicles just did not stop. We landed at 8:00 and I finally got out of the area by about noon. So, it was just non-stop emergency vehicles," explains Dr. Knechel.
Dr. Villalon was in his hotel when the explosions went off. He traveled to Brussels to give a seminar at a local university today, but was unable to do so when the university closed in lightof the terror attacks.
"There's no banner going out, but authorities are very much encouraging people, the government is encouraging people, to avoid public spaces and try to stay in. There's no public transport, there's no taxis, no buses, no trans or metro. The train stations are closed," describes Dr. Villalon of the city.
UF has a system in place so they know exactly how to contact any faculty or students who are traveling overseas.
"When our faculty do travel abroad as well as our students, we require them to register with the international center so that we know where they are and know how to reach them and that we can provide assistance if it is necessary," says Steve Orlando, UF spokesperson
It is unclear when public transportation will resume normal activity so for now, the UF professors have to sit tight.
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The article "U.S. Army foresees robots becoming squad members – Autonomous, bomb-sensing vehicles and personal robotic assistants could transform teams of soldiers" written by Sharon Gaudin appeared in Computerworld's July 25, 2013 issue. To follow is an excerpt.
"We're looking at the vehicle being able to decide when to assume responsibility," said Greg Hudas, the Army's chief engineer for ground vehicle robots. "We're looking into the problem of the machine understanding the consciousness of humans. Are they drowsy or are they so intent on another task that if they take control of the vehicle, will it be dangerous? The interaction needs to be tightly coupled between the human and the machine."
To get some of the "smarts" into the robots, the Army is working with 5D Robotics Inc., a robotics software company, which in turn is working with DRS Technologies and Segway Inc. 5D said it is trying to integrate human behaviors into robots, such as robotic assistants that carry soldier's packs or small wheeled robots the size of a big shoe box that can carry cameras into dangerous areas.
Jackie Fenn, an analyst with Gartner Inc. said, "I do like that notion of the robotic assistant. What work you can offload to robots is a very promising angle. But trust is critical. You really get that by having it work. When humans see that there are things they wouldn't be able to do without a robot, that's when the real change in thinking happens. If you can send a robot in to check out a building and keep a soldier back and safe, then that really adds value."
To learn more, please view the original article in its entirety here. To review additional and related coverage, please click here.
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A recent collaboration between Rapid Equipping Force and the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence brought together solutions from Segway Robotics, DRS Technologies and 5D Robotics to perform a comprehensive 'lighten a soldier's load' evaluation at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. The robot's mission was to follow and keep up with a squad while transporting a heavy payload and navigating a lengthy distance of varied terrain.
The assessment tested the Segway® RMP (Robotics Mobility Platform) 440 LE's ability to carry 200 pounds of critical equipment including soldiers' packs, sandbags, food and water and the ability of 5D Robotics' Behavior Engine™ software to direct the platform.
Segway's RMP440 LE
Segway's RMP440 LE is a rugged, all-terrain, four-wheel drive mobility platform. Its design empowers developers to easily integrate their own equipment on top of the platform and build a customized application to meet specific needs. Click here to download a spec sheet.
5D's Behavior Engine or "Follow Me" Technology
5D's "follow me" technology acknowledges that like humans, robots need assistance to find their way. Once a human empowers a robot, they are capable of executing a multitude of tasks reliably and effectively.
5D's solution emphasizes rapid, reactive, biologically inspired behavioral responses as opposed to the GPS, mapping, planning and continuous communication relied on by competitive solutions. It uses an innovative intelligent tag approach to guide interaction between robots and humans as well as between robots and other vehicles or objects.
5D's Safety Commitment
1. Robot motion should be fast, responsive and graceful
2. Robot motion should be predictable and reliable to engender trust
3. Robots should never touch the human body unless explicitly told to do so
The Assessment
The Segway RMP440 LE was fully loaded with equipment and included a generator that could be used to charge soldiers' equipment. Over the course of 9 hours, the robot successfully followed the squad as well as traversed 16 miles of varied terrain without additional fuel or battery power. In fact, the robot maintained 33% of its generator fuel and 50% of its battery life.
The Evaluation
Soldier evaluations noted that the robot kept up with the patrol throughout the mission, was easy to understand and natural to use. Soldiers also valued the robot's ability to carry a considerable amount of heavy gear.
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Please click here to download a PDF of the article Keep on Running – 5D Robotics Tests Endurance Through Human-Robot Interaction Military Tests from 5D Robotics' website.
Editorial Note
DRS Technologies' Adaptive Mission Payload (AMP) kit and systems integration with the Segway RMP440 LE was originally tested at Fort Benning during the JIEDDO's Endurance Challenge in June 2012. Click here to view the blog post Adaptive Mission Payload Solution Wins Second Pace in JIDDEO's Endurance Challenge.
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HERB, the Home Exploring Robot Butler created by Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, is the star of the latest video in Oreo's ongoing "Cookie vs. Creme" campaign. HERB was built by integrating a Segway RMP 200 with additional robotic functions.
HERB is the research platform of the Personal Robotics Lab and is a testbed for algorithms, software and other technology that will enable robots to perform challenging manipulation tasks where people live and work.
These videos are behind-the-scenes looks at HERB and his creators, associate professor Siddhartha Srinivasa, Ph.D. student Jennifer King and project scientist Pras Velagapudi. Click here to read Carnegie Mellon University's blog post and learn more.
For more info about research and development opportunities, please contact us. Click here to read a past blog post about HERB.
Segway's newest mobile robot prototype, ARTI, was featured in the December 2012 issue of Ground Combat Technology Magazine. Please click here to read the issue.
Segway's ARTI is a functional prototype unmanned vehicle chassis that features articulated steering for exceptional off-road performance. Its potential applications as a mobile platform for robotic systems used by warfighters and leveraged for the ground combat market are wide reaching.
In an effort to further refine this proof-of-concept, which is sure to become a relevant component of powerful and efficient ground combat systems, Segway would like to collaborate with defense customers interested in using ARTI for our mutual mobile robotics research.
The ARTI platform leverages articulated steering and can accommodate the transportation of heavier payloads over more aggressive terrain. It utilizes a two degree of freedom joint to permit roll and yaw rotation. This flexibility enables the platform to quietly traverse challenging terrain while continually maintaining four points of contact with the ground.
The ARTI platform leverages Segway's latest RMP Centralized Controller Architecture, which allows simple and intuitive communication with the platform over Ethernet, CAN or USB. System designers can set a variety of performance parameters including acceleration and deceleration rate limits, turning radius and top speed. An integrated auxiliary power module provides DC power for task specific sensors, radios and other equipment and payload items.
Segway Robotics – ARTI Prototype Specifications:
▪ Length: 53 inches
▪ Width: 33 inches
▪ Height: 23 inches
▪ Weight: 300 lbs.
▪ Ground Clearance: 11 inches
▪ Maximum All-Terrain Payload Capacity: 600 lbs. (targeted)
▪ Maximum Forward/Backward Speed: Up to 18 mph/ 8.0 m/s
▪ Turn Envelope: Features a 4.5 foot turning radius, which enables it to turn around in an area smaller than one lane of a standard road.
▪ Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion (LiFeP04)
▪ Run Time: Up to 20 hours in standby mode
These specifications are preliminary and do not necessarily represent this prototype's limitations.
Would you like to stay connected with Segway Robotics? You can — by checking out the RMP Customer Forum, visiting Segway Robotics to sign up for our newsletter and RSS feed or following us on Twitter.
10.09.2012Segway Announces Its Newest RMP — ARTI
ARTI is Segway's latest Robotics Mobility Platform (RMP) prototype. Its name (an abbreviation of the word 'articulate') was derived from the platform's articulated steering method. ARTI is based on the same core propulsion and interface hardware that is standard in the rest of the RMP line, but was further developed by Segway's engineers to become a functional prototype with exceptional capabilities.
The ARTI platform utilizes a two degree of freedom joint to permit roll and yaw rotation. This flexibility enables the platform to traverse aggressive terrain while continually maintaining four points of contact with the ground. It is the first Segway RMP platform that does not have the ability to turn in place. However, it does feature a 4.5 foot turning radius, which enables it to turn around in an area smaller than one lane of a standard road.
ARTI's articulated steering enables it to carry heavier payloads over more aggressive terrain as compared to our similar sized skid-steer platforms. In fact, payload is now limited only by the structural load limits of the gearboxes, wheels and tires instead to being dictated by the torque required to overcome the friction forces associated with skid-steering. ARTI is capable of quietly traveling longer distances with more payload than any other four wheel platform Segway has ever developed.
The platform leverages the latest RMP Central Controller Architecture, which allows simple and intuitive communication with the platform over Ethernet, CAN or USB. Users can set a variety of performance parameters including acceleration and deceleration rate limits as well as turning radius. An optional integrated auxiliary power module provides DC power for task specific sensors, radios and other equipment and payload items. ARTI's batteries can be fully charged in less than 3 hours via Segway's new RMP external fast charger.
Segway is currently taking orders for ARTI platforms. It is important to note that ARTI is a prototype and does not yet have the level of finish that our production released commercial models do. However, if customer demand warrants it — and we expect that it may — this prototype will likely become part of our standard RMP product line.
Would you like to stay connected with Segway Robotics? You can — by checking out the RMP Customer Forum, visiting Segway Robotics to sign up for our newsletter and RSS feed or following us on Twitter.
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|On June 22, DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. in partnership with Segway and 5D Robotics competed in the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization's (JIEDDO's) Endurance Challenge at Fort Benning, Georgia. JIEDDOis an entity of the U.S. Department of Defense focused on reducing and eliminating the effects of all forms of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used against U.S. and Coalition Forces.The team's Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) comprised of the Segway RMP-X440, 5D Robotics software and DRS Adaptive Mission Payload (AMP) systems integration earned second place in the 'Dismounted' category with a speed of 7.83 km/hour. While much faster speeds are possible, this demonstration was intentionally focused on executing a functional behavior. The limiting factor for speed was how fast the human leader could run 8.85 km in 94 degree heat. The team demonstrated an autonomous leader/follower capability over the entire course, which set a record for the longest leader/follower behavior recorded by JIEDDO.
"Segway was honored to work with DRS and to take part in this Endurance Challenge," said Al Kisler, Defense Strategy Advisor, Segway Inc. "The performance of the AMP solution speaks for itself."
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U.S. Marines training for Middle East combat will have a newer, smarter enemy target to shoot at in the fall. They will be using targets built atop on both the Segway RMP200 and RMP400. Australian-based Marathon Robotics recently sold their robot practice targets to the United States Marines. Watch the video below for more information.
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05.18.2011RMP 400s on Display at FPED VIII
The Segway RMP 400's capabilities of being a true multi-payload, open interface and robust UGV are on display at FPED VIII, the eighth Force Protection Equipment Demonstration at the Stafford Regional Airport in Stafford, Virginia. Vendors Burchfield Automation, Air Force Research Lab and Technical Support Working Group each are demonstrating the RMP 400. If attending FPED VIII, please stop by these vendor's booth for an up close look at the RMP 400's capabilities.
Segway ground robot platforms are the ideal starting point for applications used in research and development at universities. Segway's RMPs are designed with simplicity in mind, which means that universities will have the freedom to choose and integrate the best hardware for their specific application.
For example, a university that is currently using Segway RMPs in their research and development studies is the University of Philadelphia's School of Engineering and Applied Science.
They have designed the PhillieBot, which is a one armed, three-wheeled robot built atop a Segway RMP 200. The PhillieBot has recently thrown the opening pitch at a Philadelphia Phillies game. To learn more about the PhillieBot, check out the video below.
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Holt dimly recognized the sound of a gunshot. Less than a second later, the sniper bullet cracked his rib-cage and entered his vitals, piercing a lung. It then bounced around inside his body causing tremendous page before coming to a rest, lodged in his back. All of this took less than a minute.
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So many European medievalists and early modernists have Latin tattoos that I'm now declaring that this is A Thing. (I know: I'm probably the last to notice!) First, we have the example of the late, great (in bloggy terms) Squadratomagico, whose tattoo is on the back of her neck & which I have met in person (scholar, neck, tattoo, and all.) Then when I got to the Huntington, I noticed that a medievalist here has a mid-thirteenth century quotation from a manuscript tattooed on the inside of his left forearm.
Finally, we have Flavia, who has celebrated her fortieth birthday and her retirement from the job market alike by getting a Latin tattoo, also on the inside of her left forearm. Her tat says "Omnia mutantur, nihil interit," or "Everything changes, nothing perishes," which is a thought so lovely that it makes me cry. Of course it's from Ovid's Metamorphoses–what else? (Why the inside of the left forearm? I get the inside part, as it's more protected from the sun and other injuries, but is the choice of right versus left merely a personal one or dependent on right- or left-handedness?)
I asked my tattooed Huntington colleague if he thought so many of his medievalist colleages had tattoos because medieval scholars in particular are accustomed to ink on skin through their work on vellum documents and manuscripts. (Vellum is a fine parchment made from lamb or kid skins, and is among the oldest paper-like technology we have for recording and preserving information.) He agreed that this might be an interesting connection, and also said that it's pretty popular for people to get textual tattoos these days anyway. He also connected his tattoo to a major life change–in his experience, winning tenure, whereas for Flavia it was her fortieth birthday. Continue reading


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- Webinars. I plan to host occasional Webinars about teaching, training, and how you (we) can improve. I'll demonstrate successes (and failures) from my own training career, and will invite you to suggest ways that we can all improve. I'll also introduce you to some of the latest educational techniques that have been demonstrated to work, and theories that can help to improve our teaching.
- Video club. Research has shown that math teachers who watch each other teach, and then critique one another, have better classroom results. We'll try to set up video clubs — pairs and triplets of trainers who will watch each other (in 10-15 minute segments), and suggest ways in which we can improve. I might (gulp!) even subject some of my own teaching for review, since there's room for all of us to improve. And of course, better to receive tough feedback from peers than from clients paying for training! I'll similarly encourage everyone to use the chat system to share syllabi and exercises as well, so that we can review and help one another to improve those. (It goes without saying that materials shared will remain your own property.)
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- Guests. I also hope and intend to invite guests to participate in our coaching program, either in occasional Webinars or in our chat system. Again, the details are still being worked out, but this would give us a chance to speak with people who train for a living, and get their perspectives on how they go about their business.
My aim is for people to have access to the chat system for a period of time after they are active members of my coaching program. My current thoughts are that for every n months in the coaching program, you can use the chat system for n/2 months afterward. The aim here is to encourage people of varying levels to exchange ideas, and to learn from one another — and having expert, experienced trainers around with whom we can discuss things will be invaluable.
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After the most successful two-year stretch in franchise history, the Los Angeles Kings just want to keep it going. That's because the Kings historically aren't used to good times. The 2012 Stanley Cup champions returned to the Western Conference finals last summer, winning six total playoff rounds - twice as many as this long-struggling team had ever managed in any two-year stretch. To stay on top, Los Angeles plans to rely on the same unflashy, workmanlike style that allowed coach Darryl Sutter's club to raise the Cup for the first time. ''We're looking forward to making another run,'' forward Colin Fraser said. ''We can never be satisfied. You've got to keep the edge to stay on top. It's good to have that competitive edge.'' For the second straight season, the Kings made remarkably few changes to their roster. General manager Dean Lombardi concentrated on re-signing his carefully constructed core, inking captain Dustin Brown to Los Angeles' latest lengthy deal. Five reasons to watch the Kings attempt to put together five consecutive winning seasons for the first time in club history: DEFENSE CHANGES: Rob Scuderi was arguably the Kings' most valuable defenseman over the past two years with his steady, heady two-way play, but the East Coast native spurned Los Angeles for a lucrative four-year free-agent deal with Pittsburgh. The Kings have long realized they could lose Scuderi, and Lombardi already made plans to mitigate it. He re-signed Robyn Regehr, kept Keaton Ellerby despite his minor role last season, and then signed towering Jeff Schultz during the summer after his career stalled in Washington. Los Angeles also could replace Scuderi from within. Willie Mitchell is on track to return after missing all of last season with knee surgeries, and Jake Muzzin emerged as a regular while playing extensively last season. IS KOPI OK?: Anze Kopitar has been the Kings' leading scorer in six consecutive seasons, largely a model of offensive consistency. That's why the Slovenian center's slump last season was so perplexing. Kopitar didn't score a goal in Los Angeles' final 16 regular-season games, finishing with the fewest goals and shots per game of his career. He then managed just three goals and nine points with a minus-2 rating in the Kings' 18 playoff games. Many fans suspected Kopitar was playing with a major injury, but that wasn't the case. With Kopitar back alongside longtime linemates Brown and Justin Williams, Los Angeles is betting Kopitar's slump was a minor blip in a major career. WHO GETS LEFT?: The Kings are nearly out of left wings. When Dustin Penner returned to Anaheim as a free agent, he left a void of regulars on the left side of Los Angeles' offense behind Brown on the first line. Sutter will attempt to patch those holes with a variety of solutions. Matt Frattin, acquired from Toronto during the summer, is getting a look as the second-line left wing with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. Bruiser Kyle Clifford can play on the left side, while rambunctious newcomer Daniel Carcillo and youngster Tyler Toffoli could get a shot on the left side of the top four lines. BEHIND QUICK: Jonathan Quick will be paid $58 million over the next 10 years as the Kings' franchise goalie, but even a highly competitive Conn Smythe Trophy winner needs a few nights off. The Kings had one of the NHL's best tandems last season, but they traded Jonathan Bernier to Toronto in the offseason to allow the burgeoning talent to become a starting netminder. The deal included Ben Scrivens, the former Maple Leafs backup who's competing for the job in Los Angeles with NHL veteran Mathieu Garon. Goaltending has been a historically sore spot for the Kings, so Quick's backups will be under pressure to meet Bernier's standard. BIG DIVISIONS: The Kings have been to the top of the league in the last two years, but they have smaller goals, too: They've won just one division title in their entire franchise history, and they would like another. Los Angeles finished third in the Pacific Division and eighth in the Western Conference during its championship year in 2012. The Kings moved up to second in the Pacific and fifth in the conference during the lockout-shortened season. But the Kings have the talent and experience to be a favorite in the expanded division race, and Lombardi has mentioned a division title as a meaningful goal for the current Kings. A second banner to hang next to that 1991 Smythe Division banner would signal Los Angeles' ability to play consistent, top-level hockey through an entire regular season - and not rely so heavily on a road playoff push.
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Danny: Idol.Mature
People don't realise, that just because I'm unconscious doesn't mean I can't hear them. I suddenly found myself waking up, the sudden adrenaline pushing through my veins making me wake. I didn't believe it.
I forced back the tears, I forced back the anger and I closed my eyes again to block out everything else. I felt awful. One, it tasted like something had died my mouth. Two, I'd just watch my boyfriend betray me again. Three, the dreams I had while I was out were of Australia. When I was there, nothing really seemed so impressive. Now it was so beautiful, so welcoming. Heck, if heaven was like that. I'm in.
What I wouldn't give to ride through a tunnel again. Through the clear waters of the crystal seas, to look up at the clouds and sing while playing my violin to my friends gathered around the giant bonfire. I missed my friends, I didn't have any here. My mother promised me it would be okay and that I should 'stop being an ungrateful shit. I'm going to live the American dream!' I didn't want the American dream; I didn't want an American dream! I was happy where I was! Grateful, fucking grateful! She's been nothing but a bitch to me!
I woke up and it was still dark again, but they were fast asleep. Perfect, I looked at the plate I heard someone put there, I wasn't sure if there was anything on it, but I smiled when I saw a plate of grapes. Yay. Like when I woke up I wanted to be welcomed by some grapes. Well, saying that, I did. I picked one off the bunch and threw it at Damien. He didn't wake, I threw another and he stirred but I knew he was just going to fall asleep again. So I picked up two more and threw them at him in quick succession. He moaned, looking around in confusion till he found I was actually awake.
"Shh, please. I don't want you to wake him."
He glared at me, but I didn't care. I was used to waking up worse people than Damien."Why d'you wake me up?" It was a funny story actually but... maybe one for another day.
"Did he actually kiss you? I needed to know," I heard them talking. I thought I heard their lips pushing together, I heard Damien call him cute. I heard them fall asleep. But I didn't see anything and that's what annoyed me so much. I needed to see it to prove it.
"When he asked if he could kiss you, did he?" He shook his head and I can't say I believed him but, I suppose I had something more on my mind.
"Oh, where's my fixed violin?"
"Still being fixed," I bit back a curse; I didn't want to fling it away. I missed it, but once again I had Damien to blame for that. But, I knew he had good intentions in the end. I understood perfectly well why he was annoyed.
"Damn it. Okay, sorry. You can sleep again now." He closed his eyes, but his breathing remained sped up, at least it was more accelerated than when he slept in soft wisps of breath."Damien, are you okay?"
"Why do you care?" Truth is I didn't. I was being civil because I had time to calm down after everything and I had time to think.
"I need someone to talk to after... well, loads of darkness." As I mentioned before, I wasn't sure what day it was. You know those times when you fall asleep after your alarm goes off? You wake up again and it feels like it's been a few seconds but in reality it's been hours? My darkness felt like an eternity. I was scared to ask how long it had actually been.
"Talk away," he took a couple of pills and I gathered that he was trying to numb something. I finally understood why he took drugs an' everything. I also figured he wanted to drown me out somehow.
"Nothing to say, I haven't been awake." I sighed, "I'll leave you alone."
"Well I dunno what you'd wanna talk about. I don't know anything about you. Oh, apart from your mom is a bitch. I might have shouted at her."
"I don't care; I know she's an arsehole." I laughed quietly, "I hope you might've struck a nerve in the cold bitch." Another reason why I wanted to get out of here. I didn't want to face a doctor and have him lie me on the bed and say 'tell me about your mother.' Because the answer would be. She's a cold hearted fucking bitch that has been chiselled out of hell itself to torture the souls of humans.
"Maybe. It's not my fault these anti-depressants make me a dickhead. Mind, I guess it's my fault I'm on them in the first place," in my head I was still grumbling to myself about my parents. So how I maintained a conversation was beyond me.
"Yeah. I'm sure it's not but, what do I know?" And my dad? He's the devil incarnate, full of fire and brimstone. Luckily, I don't have to face him.
He sighed, "I'm sorry I fucked with you at school, though. You just met me at a real low point," but when he's home... wait, what?
"Yeah, I regret it too. Well, apart from hitting the teacher," I let out a whisper of a laugh, which was more a hoarse cough and he chuckled with me, heh. "At least you meant well, I heard you were going to fix my violin, that and you stole methadone and sold it. I won't tell though."
"How did you hear that?"
"Just because I'm unconscious doesn't mean I can't hear." Sorry about this, I'm now just repeating myself. It'll pick up soon, I think.
"I guess. It might have been my idea, but it's from Kyle, 'kay?"
"You're idea; you paid for it... yeah. Sure," I sighed, "I suppose I should thank you now then. Thank you." No, this is me just being a prat. Carry on reading.
He shrugged, "No problem."
It was silent a while till I sighed again, "this roof is frickin' boring."
"It's much more interesting when you're high." Oh and don't I know it? In fact, I almost thought I could get used to that stuff. It made me feel great, sort of indestructible. It opened my eyes and allowed me to think.
"I hope you don't dream of happy elves. That fucker annoyed the hell outta me." Just a single elf, in a red pointy hat and wide green eyes with bright blonde hair... wait.
He laughed slightly. "There's a TV set kicking around somewhere, if you want that. Just ask one of the nurses."
"I don't want Kyle knowing I'm awake, thanks though."
"Why not?"
"I couldn't break his heart again. I know he wanted to kiss you, I saw you both sweetly cuddled together. I still don't trust him, I want time to think."
"I guess he's alright. He didn't mean for anything to turn out how it did. It's been eating him up all day." I was silent, crooking my neck a little to look at him then I smiled, turning back. He was silent too and I closed my eyes, feigning consciousness. But the smile remained. What Damien didn't know was, I could never truly be angry with him, he was my idol and had helped me through more than he knew. One day, I hoped to thank him.


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Faira, present day
I sit down with a heavy sigh. "Faira" Gabby sings stalking up to me like a predator to it's pray. "Nice to see you're back at school"
"Go away, Flabby Gabby" I say with a smirk. Gabby glares furious and folds her arms over her chest now self-concious.
"Says the freak" She hisses before returning to her gang of buzzing bees. That's what they are. Gabby, the queen bee, and her followers. I sigh and pull out my earphones, shoving them in. I turn the pounding rock music of King of Leon on full and bury my face in my folded arms across the table in front of me.
Why do I have to be so different? Why can't I just be part of one cliche group? I mean if it wasn't for my looks I'd completely fit in. Yes, I have a normal life with my best friend whose a year older than me. Appart from that though the normality in my life is..... zero. The third song finishes and I turn off my ipod. I pack it away and sit up straight just as the teacher walks through the door.
"Freak" Gabby mouths from the middle row. I look away leaning back in my chair. Of course, I'm in my normal seat on the back row in the corner.
"Good morning class" the teacher, Mrs Tatty, calls. She doesn't wait or expect an answer before she pulls out her laptop, switching it on. Its then though she does something out of routine. She looks towards the open door and becons. "Come in. Come in"
I find myself watching black and bright blue converse step in. I slowly let my eyes go up. I notice dark blue, slightly tight jeans with a studded belt. The a loose, black, v-neck shirt accompanied by a well fitting leather jacket. Then his eyes are hidden by black glasses. I find my self staring and he walks to stand next to Mrs Tatty. I almost feel like his eyes connect with mine but I can't tell through those dark black glasses. Nether the less I look away. I pull my pen and note book from my bag. I begin to tap the end of my pen on the table.
"Class I'd like to introduce Quin. Hmm, no seats" Mrs Tatty sighs.
"Miss, there's one at the back" Quin points out. I tense and grit my teeth. I look up from beneath my lowered head with narrowed eyes.
"Oh, yes.... next to Faira....um, well..... if you don't mind" Mrs Tatty mumbles. Quin doesn't wait. He strides up the walkway and slips into the seat next to me. I don't look at him but then a hand taps my shoulder. I turn and look at this boy, Quin. His glasses are now off and I gasp at the sight of his green eyes framed by neatly cut jaw length hair.


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Getting back onto the positive side of the Zotac Zbox Blu-ray, connectivity on this slim HTPC is quite simply excellent: many of the latest and fastest standards are supported and all ports optimally positioned. At the PC's front we have a memory card reader that will accept SD/HC, MMC, xD and Sony's MS Pro/Duo. There are two well-spaced USB ports, one USB 2.0 and the other up to the USB 3.0 standard, followed by 3.5mm headphone and microphone jacks.
Around the back you'll find a second USB 3.0 port, a combined eSATA and USB 2.0 connector, HDMI 1.3a and dual-link DVI (for outputting resolutions above HDMI's 1,920 x 1,200 maximum) and an optical digital audio output for eight-channel surround sound. Finally for networking there's Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi N.
That's pretty much every option we could want on an HTPC, with one obvious exception. Considering that most televisions these days come with a good set of tuners we don't mind their lack here, but we would really like to have seen an integrated IR receiver and accompanying remote. Admittedly you can buy a USB-based IR dongle, but this should have been an integral requirement for a machine mooted to sit under your TV.
Overall then, the Zbox Blu-ray is not quite the winner we had hoped it would be, but it makes a valiant attempt. Aside from the Apple Mac Mini and Tranquil PC ixL – both of which demand considerably higher prices yet lack Blu-ray – it's probably the most attractive small form factor (SFF) system we've come across, even if its build doesn't quite match its looks. Compared with other Atom-based machines, the pre-assembled HD-ID34 version offers superb value if Blu-ray playback is something you're interested in.
Its only serious competitor at an anywhere near similar price point is the Award-winning ASRock Core 100HT BD. For an extra £100-odd, you get a far more powerful Core i3 CPU, double the RAM and hard drive capacity, THX certification and an inbuilt IR receiver plus remote. Also, while the Core might be a little bulkier and not look as swish, its build quality is superior and it stays quieter under load. In other words, for those who prefer substance over style and can afford the extra, it's the better choice.
Sleek, slim and very attractive, Zotac's Zbox Blu-ray is an admirable design achievement and offers nearly everything you could want from a HTCP. Unfortunately its audible operation when stressed and the omission of an integrated IR receiver plus remote prevent it from being the ultimate affordable home theatre addition, but overall it's still a very strong contender.
Thanks for the review. I recently purchased the comparable (ex Blu Ray) Asus 1501P in the UK (ION 2, 1.8ghz Atom 525, 2GB, IR, slot DVD, win 7, etc). I have found watching HD content a mixed bag - watching 1080p content through, say, VLC is a joy as the player is able to take advantage of the ION 2.
However, watching HD (720p) through iTunes (TV rental, movies, etc) has been extremely sub-par - I've found the video performance jittery and stuttering whenever there is any action or material camera panning on screen. iTunes is notorious for this, but to be fair, they do say you need a 2+ghz dual core processor to watch their HD content - and iTunes doesn't use GPU acceleration. Given iTunes is the dominant legal content delivery mechanism in the UK for movies/TV shows, could you please comment on the Zotac's ability to watch HD content (full screen) through iTunes? All in all, I would struggle to recommend an Atom (D525 or worse) system for anyone that relies heavily on iTunes for their HD video content.
Also, can you please provide 3dmark06 scores (Asus 1501P scores c 2,700 pts)?
Thanks for the review. Sounds like it's not quite the ideal HTPC I'd like. Is there any chance you could review the Asrock Vision 3D? Anandtech and Bit-tech have given it good reviews, so I'd like to know what you guys think of it.
Could you install, say, a PCIe DVB-S tuner card in this? It's not clear from the review.
Thanks for your comment.
You're right: unfortunately iTunes (unlike YouTube HD and most media playback software) doesn't support graphics acceleration. Nor does it look like Apple will remedy this in the near future.
We only run PCMark on PCs, relying on game benchmarks to indicate real-world 3D performance.
You're welcome. Though the http://www.trustedreviews.c... is probably the better (or at least cheaper) bet if you're not after 3D capabilities, ASRock's Vision 3D does look like a great little machine and we should be getting one in soon. :)
I'd considered the Core-100HT-BD, but I prefer the Vision 3D not for its 3D capabilities but because it looks a lot nicer, the build quality is supposedly even better, it has a slot-loading drive and the GPU allows for some basic gaming - hopefully just enough for me to play SW: The Old Republic when it comes out!
If you do review it, the thing I'm most interested in is the noise it makes. I'm also very interested in the Tranquil PC iXL, which you reviewed a while ago, because I really want something I can't hear, even when no sound is playing. I have a very quiet living room, so a silent HTPC is important to me (currently, my PS3 is just too loud). If the Vision 3D can come close to the utter silence of the iXL while being cheaper, I'd be very interested in it.
Nope, as there are no card backplates in the chassis you're limited to an external USB tuner.
I see, good reasons, though personally I wouldn't consider playing games on anything less than the http://www.trustedreviews.c... :)
Yes, you can't beat passive cooling for a noise-free solution and the http://www.trustedreviews.c... is a great little machine, just a pity it comes at such a premium.
Could you please comment on the ability of this HTPC to bitstream HD Audio (using either TMT3 or PowerDVD9/10)? As it's based on a Ion, I assume it's unable to do so (as far as I know only the Radeon HD5xxx family is supported to bitstream HD Audio, which means that you can't get the full audio quality from blurays).
Unless I've missed it, it's quite an important element that very often buyers will only realise when it's too late. I don't understand why this is never mentioned in any review or comparative test when it's such an important factor for HTPC.
Sure, you should be able to get PCM, but that's not bitstreaming and I prefer my Denon to do this part of the job rather than my PC (especially regarding levels)...
It would be great if TR could report on this feature in future reviews, as for some it's more important than 2 more fps in Crysis...
It's a shame nVidia doesn't seem to care for the HTPC market, I've left them for an HD5850 (in my HTPC / Gaming rig) and never looked back. I won't even consider coming back to nVidia until they provide proper HD Audio support.
Thanks for the heads up re the Vision 3D, I hadn't heard about it. It does look like a great machine, and apparently there is now at least one nVidia card that can bitstream HD Audio!
This may well be my next HTPC (it's the first SFF I see that ticks all the boxes for a proper Home Cinema setup), so looking forward for a test here.
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