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Guess what i've just been asked to fix....
Turns out at the heart of it is a 286!!! (with a fubar'd ide controller)
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Nov 30, 2010 at 6:29 UTC
akp982 is an IT service provider.
Niceeee :-)
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:04 UTC
With what I have been asked to do in my time here I wouldnt be suprised if they asked me to fix a fence or wall.
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:07 UTC
knowing my lot - probably
I deal with everything else that has a PCB lol (and some that things that don't)
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:23 UTC
knowing my lot - probably
I deal with everything else that has a PCB lol (and some that things that don't)
We have had jobs to put the staging up in the hall for a show, it hasnt even got a plug!
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:26 UTC
Hey at least it has a tanning bed in the back there.
Good luck with that.
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:31 UTC
I've got quite a few devices that run on VERY old hardware. My oldest is probably a 286. I also have several 386 DOS machines (runs my packing lines) and 486 and a couple Pentium systems running win 95.
Most of them have fubared proprietary hardware. So fixing them is impossible without a lot of money. Vendors like holding us hostage on that stuff.
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:42 UTC
Do you know anything about printing presses? At IPEX '06, I saw a team of at least seven engineers on the Heidelberg stand, maintaining their display Speedmaster press.
I used to do plotters and lasers printers, but nothing that large.
Nov 30, 2010 at 8:12 UTC
Nov 30, 2010 at 8:59 UTC
Eesh, I thought the P3's sitting next to me were bad. I've been digging through drawers to find the PC100 these things take so I can get them to run XP.
I also support some pick and place machines that get some nasty solder flux all over and inside the cpu's... not 286's though XD
Nov 30, 2010 at 10:55 UTC
That is one high tech printing press (compared to the ones we had at my last company).
Some of our presses were upto 100 years old, and still worked fine.
Nov 30, 2010 at 10:55 UTC
but will it make me coffee?
Nov 30, 2010 at 1:39 UTC
But can it run Cry...?
Nov 30, 2010 at 2:53 UTC
No vendor support?
Nov 30, 2010 at 5:42 UTC
What's the model number of that thing? I didn't quite catch it.
Dec 1, 2010 at 7:37 UTC
Nice machine, it looks newer though, probably only needs the power of a 286 with a proprietary embedded OS to run it. What's broken on it?
Dec 1, 2010 at 9:29 UTC
Aliapta Serviços em Tecnologia is an IT service provider.
It would seem a difficult task...
Excellent! LOL...
Dec 1, 2010 at 9:45 UTC
Nice machine, it looks newer though, probably only needs the power of a 286 with a proprietary embedded OS to run it. What's broken on it?
Both hdd's or the IDE controller, not sure which...
Thankfully got some manufacturer support, and they're coming in tomorrow..
Dec 1, 2010 at 9:51 UTC
Cool, that's not so bad an issue, but finding drives might pose an issue.
Dec 1, 2010 at 10:38 UTC
Good heavens! A 286!? IDE!? Most of my vendors would have stopped answering the phone when I called for help years ago. :)
Dec 1, 2010 at 11:00 UTC
looks like you have a fun task ahead of you!
Dec 1, 2010 at 2:54 UTC
Did you bend over and touch your toes?
I worked in a large food manufacturing factory a few years ago and they had some massive machinery that ran on some old NT4 machines, they knew not to come knocking though!
Dec 1, 2010 at 5:26 UTC
Elemental IT is an IT service provider.
Actually, yes I could be... We're in that same sort of business that while we don't own the euqipment, we could in theory be asked to service it if it's broken.
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"20.09.2016 16:21:53" PSNEurope Metal fans gathered at the UK Bloodstock Festival, which featured kit from Studiomaster and Carlsbro
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"15.04.2016 13:26:12" mi-pro.co.uk Drumming good for mental health, says Royal College of Music New study suggests drumming can reduce depression by 38 per cent. Good reasons to get yourself one of our drum kits!
"01.04.2016 14:38:45" two historic British brands. Studiomaster & Carlsbro. A brief ...
"08.03.2016 11:40:13" Timeline Photos Time flies when you're having a good time, right??
30 Years at Studiomaster for our general manager Patrick....
Well done!!
"04.02.2016 10:45:25" Studiomaster Product News. There were a number of significant new product launches for both Studiomaster and Carlsbro on the companies 'joint booth #5810 in HallB at The NAMM Show.
New and being shown for the first time anywhere, was the Studiomaster digiLiVE 16
"02.02.2016 15:35:54" Timeline Photos Good to see at NAMM 2016 our friend Paul White from Sound On Sound magazine try out our CSD200 drum kit after recording some videos for our sister company Studiomaster
"01.02.2016 11:42:22" mi-pro.co.uk NAMM 2016: New Carlsbro and Studiomaster launches MI Pro offers UK musical instrument retailers the very best in business news, analysis, and opinion, as well as investigating and profiling Britain's suppliers and manufacturers. Here's MI Pro's article from NAMM 2016 previewing both Carlsbro and Studiomaster's launches.
"25.01.2016 12:06:14" youtube.com Studiomaster Digilive - NAMM 2016 Hybrid touch-screen mixer Our big brother company Studiomaster has a launch of a cool new digital live mixing desk...aptly called DigiLive.
Here's a brief overview at NAMM 2016. #NAMM2016 #Studiomaster #Carlsbro #Digital
"24.12.2015 10:05:04" Timeline Photos Well, ladies and gentlemen....we're off until the New Year.
From all of us here, a big big thank you for all the support and appreciation you've shown us.
Have the best Xmas and New Years Eve....
See you all in Hangover Town....
"09.12.2015 15:11:26" Timeline Photos Things are getting Christmas-like in Carlsbro land.
Our next shipment of CDS130's(in choices of White and funky Green), Kickstart 10's and NEW Sherwood 20's.
Get in contact with either Simon or contact our offices, dealers...
"30.11.2015 16:16:15" Another throwback review to our Viper bass heads, very objective and to-the-point. It's a pity they didn't get to try the Viper 1000, which has a valve gain stage in it for extra spice.
Thanks so much to Bass Guitar Magazine.
"28.10.2015 11:30:42" guitar-bass.net So as we all well know, and some dread...Christmas is becoming a thing already.
Well lets cast some gift-ideas into the pot for little Billy's (or Belinda's) guitar ambitions....I present a review of the (old styled, same amplifier as present) Kickst
"19.10.2015 09:37:34" Sam Ash Music Stores Check out the new Carlsbro 9-Piece Electronic Drum Kit for only $329.99!
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#SamAsh A absolutely QUALITY video from Sam Ash Music Stores.
Thanks for putting in the time to make this - it's a perfect demonstration.
Here's a link to their store:
Happy Mondays!
"16.10.2015 15:51:35" bbc.co.uk Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster Poems tell the story of Sophie Lancaster, who was killed because of her appearance. We have worked with Bloodstock Festival in the past (see pics from 2014 festival).
Within the festival is The Sophie Stage...which is named after The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
This is an organisation dedicated to the human rights of people in sub
"07.10.2015 13:37:06" Timeline Photos It gets earlier and earlier every year...
Well at least for the retailers and dealers. So we stocked our warehouse for you!
"22.09.2015 10:08:09" musicradar.com Carlsbro Sherwood II 30R review Rootsy tones in an earthy box Here's a little independent review of our Sherwood 30 amp.
I think he made some good points but it certainly doesn't reflect how happy our dealers are.
What do you think? Share some thoughts....
"18.09.2015 09:04:18" youtube.com Carlsbro Fuzz Zvukové ukážky gitarového fuzz pedálu od značky Carlsbro. Sound samples of fuzz guitar stompbox from Carlsbro company. Here's a great little video from Muziker, who have a good few stores through Europe. Demonstrating our Fuzz fx pedal....Thanks guys...enjoy!
"11.09.2015 14:13:54" Timeline Photos ***The new Sherwood 20R***
Arriving towards the end of October.
Our newest edition to the acoustic range, features 20 Watts output for one guitar input and one XLR microphone input (individual gain on each), full EQ Tone Stack with sweepable Mids and
"07.09.2015 09:58:57" mi-pro.co.uk MUSICIANS' UNION: Why should musicians be expected to work for free? The MU discusses why musicians should be paid fairly for their work. Good article from our friends at MI PRO.....
Have you ever been asked to play gigs for free?
Do you think this is a fair practise, and what do you think is causing this pattern of behaviour...?
"02.09.2015 08:48:05" Timeline Photos The famous Carlsbro 50 Top - the amp that earned it's place in the market. It's had a wardrobe change and still a great amp:
- all valve (4 x 12AX7 preamp, 2 x EL34 power out)
- dual channel with dual master volume controls
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"20.08.2015 14:45:10" Our Sherwood 30 and Sherwood 60 have become phenomenally popular not only due to their price, but their functionality, ease of use and versatility.
With an XLR Mic input, Instrument input and functional built-in fx these little amps can accommodate a
"14.08.2015 11:46:19" Do you like that thunderous, pristine harmonic clean channel on our legacy 50Top? Did you know we do a 50watt single channel clean head based on this channel?
The EVO50SC hosts a full 12AX7 valve preamp and EL34 power output...this little beast has
"12.08.2015 15:00:13" Starting to get those summer blues...?? Here's an amp that can help turn that into sound.....
"28.07.2015 14:02:53" Shazzaaaam. Warehouse full. Back orders....dispatching....
Stay tuned.
"27.07.2015 09:40:04" With a little luck from the haulage system, we should be receiving a container in this week. So all those with Kickstarts, Horizons, Sherwoods, Drive, ClubXS, etc. on back-order......should be soon! :)
"13.07.2015 13:26:49" Carlsbro's cover photo
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"10.07.2015 11:54:55" youtube.com CARLSBRO - CSD200 Manual da Bateria Eletrônica Carlsbro- modelo CSD200 Importada e distribuída pela Odery Drums Brazil Conheça mais www.carlsbro.com.br Happy Friday everyone! Here is another QUALITY video from Odery Drums demonstrating the use of our Carlsrbo CSD 200 Electro Kit.
Again, thanks for the slick video, it's excellently done.
"09.07.2015 10:50:02" thehurtzlocker.com Hurtz for Her 1 Black:: Carlsbro Music Instrument Equipments Welcome to the Hurtz Locker – the online store for Hurtz Cranium Audio Devices: headphones designed for alternative music and alternative style. The Hurtz website has been updated. A change of wardrobe and she's ready to socialize..!
We're running these headphones at a very very very much better price than on our initial launch. Get in contact with our representative Simon (Mike internationa
"06.07.2015 14:16:58" youtube.com Bateria Eletrônica Carlsbro CSD130 Video Review Completo (by Odery Drums) www.Carlsbro.com.br Todos os Direitos Reservados à Odery Drums. www.BateraClube.com.br Here's a great video of CDS130 kit, thanks to Batera Clube (check out their website)...not in English but it's done very professionally.
"19.06.2015 12:07:08" The boys in show mode. The Carlsbro and Studiomaster team had a great day at MIRC on Wednesday 17th June. Showing the UK trade our CSD series electronic drums, Kickstart entry amps and the brilliant VAC15 Classic all valve Celestion Greenback loaded
"13.05.2015 12:02:43" Like his larger sibling, the VAC15 Classic...this VAC15 Standard (pictured) is one awesome little all-valve practise amp for its price-point, value and especially the harmonic-rich/beautifully incremented tube-breakup at high gain settings.
This one
"28.04.2015 15:22:50" Timeline Photos VAC15 Classic vs Kickstart 30.
Valve vs Solid State.
Two of our popular units are back in stock along with many more...
Dealers - get hold of Simon.
Customers - get hold of dealers.
Check out the latest article in MI Pro on the VAC15 Classic!
"28.04.2015 15:22:50" VAC15 Classic vs Kickstart 30.
Valve vs Solid State.
Two of our popular units are back in stock along with many more...
Dealers - get hold of Simon.
Customers - get hold of dealers.
Check out the latest article in MI Pro on the VAC15 Classic!
"10.04.2015 13:51:18" Timeline Photos prolight+sound 2015
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musikmesse 2015
Hall 4.0, B10
Messe Frankfurt
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Studiomaster launches digiLiVE hybrid touch-screen/tablet mixer simultaneously at prolight+sound and musikmesse
Carlsbro Holdings, Milton Keynes, Bucks., UK.
"10.04.2015 13:51:18" prolight+sound 2015
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Hall 4.0, B10
Messe Frankfurt
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Studiomaster launches digiLiVE hybrid touch-screen/tablet mixer simultaneously at prolight+sound and musikmesse
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"27.03.2015 13:21:50" harmonycentral.com Carlsbro 50 Top Evolution User Review by Ian Brailsford This amp is a beauty. I think it is absolutely fantastic all round. They used to retail for Found this review on Harmony Central from 2007. Good review of an existing product - plus a little nod to our service skills.
A late late belated thanks sir!
"10.03.2015 12:04:46" Timeline Photos Got some great B-Stock, Ex-Display, Old Stock items coming up.
Dealers get in contact for more information on some excellent deals!
"10.03.2015 12:04:46" Got some great B-Stock, Ex-Display, Old Stock items coming up.
Dealers get in contact for more information on some excellent deals!
"06.02.2015 10:59:56" Timeline Photos EVO60 on the bench for modifying and bias setting.
Lets get this thing sounding good.
Happy Friday all.
"06.02.2015 10:59:56" EVO60 on the bench for modifying and bias setting.
Lets get this thing sounding good.
Happy Friday all.
"16.12.2014 10:56:16" Hi everyone....well I'm off after today.
Just a quick message from myself and all the team to say thanks for a good year - to all our dealers, followers, customers. evil Christmas demons, etc.
Have a good holiday!! See you all in 2015.
Only ONE Vac15 Classic left in the warehouse.
Given...we only had 10 to begin this trial. It's gone well.
Will need to check what we're getting in out January shipment!
Thanks all..!!
"03.12.2014 10:28:54" A sneaky peak at our new look idea for the Kickstart range.
(the Kickstart is our beginner/small practise range)
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Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., a supplier of advanced soldering materials to the global market, announces that President Tetsuro Nishimura will present two papers at the upcoming SMTA Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium, scheduled to take place February 14-16, 2012 at the Sheraton Poipu Resort in Kauai, Hawaii. The first presentation will be held during Session TA1, titled "Pb-Free Advancements" on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, and the symposium Keynote II will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
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Seth couldn't believe it. He had never felt this happy in his life, except for that one night in California that he spent with Tommy. Scott and Julie didn't hate him. They weren't going to judge him. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have such amazing friends. But as he sat there, alone on his bed, thinking about what happened only hours earlier at Julie's house, the euphoria of the moment started to wear off. It was being replaced with fear. 'What if no one else accepts me?' He couldn't help but tremble at the thought. For someone who had never had to worry about his social standing before, he was troubled now. He knew how gays were treated in society. He also knew that it was usually much worse for them in high school. He knew that Julie and Scott were okay with it, but there was no way that all of his other friends were going to be. 'What about the rest of the team? What are they going to think of their captain liking it up the ass? I am supposed to be their leader; will they just kick me off the team?'
Seth knew that his teammates had openly made fun of other gay kids at school. Seth had even joined in on a few occasions, not wanting to be seen as a pussy. He had never thought about what those kids had to go through. Having everyone judge you, and having very few friends to help you cope with it...Seth admired them for the courage to be so open about it, despite the consequences. He gulped as he thought about his dad.
When Seth's parents had gotten divorced, he had the choice to live with either his mom or his dad. He knew that his mom would be fine, but his dad was a wreck. He didn't think his dad would have been able to support himself without his son's help. Seth couldn't imagine how his Albertan father would take the news that his son was gay; he only knew that it wouldn't be good. He wished he had a dad like his uncle Aaron. But thinking about California only hurt him more.
For the last week of Seth's summer vacation in California, he spent most of his time with Tommy. Seth remembered the butterflies he got in his stomach every time he would see Tommy. They would spend entire nights together on the beach. Tommy was Seth's first kiss. He remembered the way Tommy was looking at him. He remembered how he smelled. How good he looked in his white LaCoste polo, stretched tightly over his muscular frame. Seth couldn't believe how absolutely perfect Tommy was. His light grey eyes had such warmth; they lit a fire deep inside Seth's soul every time he saw them. He remembered the way Tommy's soft pink lips felt against his own. How he had slowly let his mouth open and Tommy's tongue snaked its way inside his mouth, rubbing against his own. The way Tommy had put his arms around Seth, pulling him closer, and rubbing his hands all over Seth's body. Seth couldn't help but get turned on as he remembered the way Tommy's big strong hands had pulled his own sweater and Seth's shirt off of Seth's body. Tommy had rubbed his nipples, making the darker skin hard. Seth had somehow managed to pull off Tommy's shirt without breaking the kiss, and his own hands started exploring the older boy's body. He had been fascinated by the ripples of muscle on Tommy's body. He loved that his skin was totally smooth and hairless, except for a patch of perfect hair trailing seductively from right below his navel, all the way down into his jeans. Tommy had broken off the kiss to undo Seth's belt, pulling his pants all the way down, and then finally off. He had laughed lightly at seeing Seth's tight white SpongeBob boxers, with quite a sizeable bulge underneath. Seth, turning a little pink at the cheeks, had pulled Tommy's pants off as well, revealing his own tight black briefs. He remembered gasping as he saw the older boy's huge bulge. Tommy had laughed again and pushed Seth lightly on to the sand, as he got on top of him and resumed kissing him, lightly running his breath all over Seth's face and neck. Seth had gasped for breath as Tommy lightly bit down on his neck, kissing him passionately. He had then flicked his tongue all over Seth's chest, stopping at each nipple to gently bite and suck on each one. Tommy had continued down Seth's abdomen, kissing each muscular ridge, and finally made his way down to his navel. He had spent a few minutes running his tongue all around the younger boy's belly-button, nipping lightly at the flawless skin, and nearly perfect treasure trail running down his abdomen. Seth had started to lightly moan as Tommy's wonderful tongue had worked him into a state of ecstasy. Tommy had finally moved down onto Seth's boxers and started to mouth his throbbing member through the fabric. Seth had started moaning louder. Tommy had stopped then, and looked up at the beautiful boy he was driving crazy. "Are you sure you want me to keep going?" He had said. "God...yes...stop teasing me, just suck it already!" Tommy had grinned at this and hooked his thumbs underneath Seth's boxers. He pulled them right down, finally releasing the huge tool that his mouth was craving. He licked his lips and gently kissed the head of Seth's penis. "You have a beautiful dick...god, every part of you is fucking gorgeous!" He finally put Seth out of his misery and took the head of his cock right into his mouth, gently probing his piss hole with his tongue, swallowing the copious amounts of pre-cum that started to run out of the rock hard pole. "Oh my god, this feels amazing!" Seth couldn't believe how good it felt to have Tommy's mouth on his dick. Smiling, Tommy started to take more of the younger boy's member down into his throat. He finally felt Seth's balls against his chin and was surprised; he didn't know he'd be able to take all nine inches into his throat. Seth had started moaning loudly, he knew he wasn't going to last long at this rate. "Shit...oh god, Tommy...I'm going to...ahhhhhhhhhhh!" Seth's cock stiffened in Tommy's throat and he felt the boy's large ballsack rise up. Suddenly he was swallowing like crazy as Seth released his giant load deep into Tommy's throat. After licking up every drop of his delicious cum, Tommy gingerly kissed the head of that big dick. "Jesus Tommy...that was incredible!" Tommy had smiled and pulled Seth's face towards his own. They had kissed passionately again, sharing Seth's fresh load. Seth decided that it was time for him to repay the favour. Pulling down Tommy's briefs, he went right to work on Tommy's eight thick inches of rock hard cock. It wasn't the greatest blowjob Tommy had ever had, but he relished it knowing that such a hot stud was giving it to him. He blew his load quickly, and Seth nearly choked on the cum oozing down his throat. He swallowed quickly, managing to get most of it. He had wiped his mouth off with the back of his hand, and returned to Tommy's face. They kissed again, more gently than before, but Seth felt the passion of that kiss.
Seth knew that night that he had fallen in love. Nobody had every made him feel that way before. He spent as much time with Tommy as he could before he had to leave. He lost his virginity to Tommy only two nights later, and it was incredible for both of them.
It was on the last night of his vacation that Seth's life was turned upside-down. He had gone over to Tommy's house that night, hoping to surprise him. He knocked on the door, waiting for almost three minutes with no answer, he walked in, surprised to find the door unlocked. He walked down the hall and he heard some noises coming from upstairs. Thinking that Tommy was probably just watching tv or something, Seth crept silently up the stairs. He went slowly down the hallway, the noises getting louder. He went right to the last door in the hallway, the door which led to Tommy's room. 'Why is his door closed?' he wondered to himself. He grabbed the doorknob and gently pushed the door open. He had gasped when he saw what was making the noises. There was Tommy, lying on the bed, his body undulating on top of somebody else. At first Seth couldn't see who it was, but as the person turned their head, he realized it was his cousin, Tucker. With tears flowing down his beautiful cheeks, Seth turned and ran. "Wait! Stop, I can explain!" Tommy was trying to stop Seth, but it was too late. Seth had practically jumped down the stairs and bolted out the door. He didn't stop running until he got to the docks. He looked around, the tears still streaming down his face. He walked to the ledge, slowly letting himself fall to the ground.
"How could I have been so stupid?" He couldn't believe it. He had been betrayed by not only his cousin, but also by the first person he had ever fallen in love with. He couldn't stop crying that night, he sat there, sobbing silently well past midnight. The flowers he had brought with him to give to Tommy were lying at his feet, wilted and dying. He had started wishing he had never come, wishing he had never met Tommy. "I can't believe they did that to me..."
It was shortly after two in the morning when his cousin found him at the docks, and he sat down next to him. "Listen...cuz...I'm sorry." Seth couldn't even look at him. "I know we hurt you. It was stupid, but Tommy should have told you. He doesn't do relationships. He just likes to have fun. It was unfair to you, but he did care about you, just...he didn't love you. And I know I should have told you we were sleeping together before, but you didn't even know I was gay...and I was scared to tell you." Seth finally looked into his cousin's face. He had always thought of Tucker as being his hero, his role-model. He was a great looking young man, and just like himself, he had been the captain and quarterback of his football team; the envy of everyone else in high school. Finding out that he was also gay was a shock...finding out they were sleeping with the same guy was beyond disturbing. "I thought you loved me...I thought he loved me..."
Tucker tried to embrace his cousin, but Seth just pushed him away. He had never wanted to hurt him, but he also just liked to have fun, and he didn't really think that Seth was really in love with Tommy. "I know you're hurt, and I'm sorry I didn't realize how much you cared about Tommy, but cuz...you have to understand, we're just two guys who were looking for something to do. It was just casual sex; I thought it was the same for you. I never meant to hurt you, and I do love you, and I know Tommy cares about you. But it takes more than a summer to fall in love with someone. I think when you get home you're going to realize that it was just a fling, and it didn't mean as much to you as you thought."
Seth couldn't stand to hear his cousin's voice anymore. He couldn't believe his cousin was trying to persuade him that it was ok what he had done, because it was just casual sex after all.
He got up and went back to his uncle's house. He slept until the next afternoon, not talking to anyone. When it was time for his aunt and uncle to drive him to the airport, he grabbed his bag and walked through the door, without so much as looking at his cousin. As he stepped through the security gates, he gave his aunt and uncle a hug and thanked them for their hospitality over the summer. "Don't mention it; just make sure that you don't wait too long before coming back! We all miss you too much!" Seth tried to smile at his clueless uncle; he didn't want him to know that it was going to be a long time before he felt ready to come back here. All he was able to manage was a weak grimace. "Goodbye uncle Aaron, I'll talk to you really soon, thanks again, and you too aunt Janice!" And with that, Seth gave his relatives one last look and stepped onto the platform to board his plane.
As he sat on his bed, thinking this all over in his head, Seth realized that he was alone. He had Julie and Scott, and that was it. He had no one to love, and no one to love him. He was scared to love again; he knew he was just going to end up getting hurt. He wished he could have the self-confidence of someone like Corey.
Corey Silvers was a boy in Seth's calculus class. The whole school knew he was gay, but he didn't seem to mind. He was one of the nicest kids in the school, 'and he's really cute too' Seth thought. He just didn't see how he was ever going to be able to deal with things the way that Corey could. He knew that Corey's parents owned the nicest restaurant in town, and they were fairly well off. They knew that he was gay, and they were very supportive. They helped him out in anyway they could. They had a lot of connections, and when Corey started getting interested in acting, his parents hooked him up with one of their many contacts who ran an advertising agency. After helping him find an agent, he auditioned for a role in a Pepsi commercial. He had been very nervous, but he knew he could do it. Seth knew that only two days later Corey got the call; he was going to be in the commercial. From being nobody to being in a Pepsi commercial was huge. Since then, Corey had many jobs in advertising, including a huge job as a model for a Calvin Klein commercial. After that he got his big break and got a supporting role in this fall's breakout hit television show called 'Empty Spaces'. He played the role of Aiden, a teenager who had lost his father in the first gulf war, and his mother was a raging alcoholic. He had been thrust unwillingly into the role of breadwinner for his family, and had to single-handedly take care of his younger brother and sisters. Aiden was the next-door neighbour to the main character, and so Corey received a lot of airtime, making him a big celebrity for such a small town.
Since the show came out, he had gotten a lot more popular at school. In fact, Corey was the only gay guy in the entire school who was respected and even admired by the football team. He didn't care about popularity though, and that's what made him so different. Seth, being so self-conscious, couldn't imagine how Corey managed to be so carefree. He was also one of the smartest kids in the senior year. He was lined up to go to Queen's University, Canada's version of an Ivy League school. He never seemed to have any problems with anything, and for some reason, his best friend was the least likely girl that was like him yet different. Her name was Lauren Greenwood. It wasn't as if people didn't like her, it's just that she refused to conform to the ideals that made every other girl in the school popular. She refused to get shit-faced at parties, she wouldn't make fun of others, and she didn't act like a slut. Her boyfriend was a college student, and she didn't care what people said about that. She was very pretty, but she hated when people were made fun of others for things that they had no control over, so she couldn't stand girls like Michaela Church. She was the most popular girl in school, and she was going out with Seth's friend Josh. Scott's girlfriend Julie was friends with her, but only because Josh and Scott were such close friends. Seth didn't really like her either, but he valued his friendship with Josh, so he never said anything about her. She was a total bitch who hated Lauren simply because she was kind of a threat to her. She would always make comments towards her, but Lauren shrugged them off and laughed, knowing that the only reason that Michaela didn't like her was because Lauren was nicer, prettier, and basically better than her in every way.
Corey was really upset about the way that Michaela was treating Lauren, so one day he went up to her and told her off. Being a popular guy, no one said anything to him, and she stopped being rude to Lauren. She still couldn't stand Lauren, but she knew that there was no reason to start something with Corey.
Seth had heard all of this from talking to Josh, and he really respected Corey for what he did. He didn't know where he got the balls to stand up to someone like that. Seth knew that if he wanted people to respect him after he came out, he was going to have to start acting more sure of himself, and far more confident. He wanted desperately to be friends with Corey; he just wasn't sure how to go about it. How do you approach someone who's gay, knowing that they probably don't like you because you have a reputation for making fun of gay people? He also didn't want to out himself by hanging out with Corey.
Seth desperately wanted to get his secret off of his chest, he just wasn't sure how, and he wasn't sure if he was ready to deal with the repercussions. He knew he needed Corey's help, and to get Corey's help...well...Seth had no idea what he was going to do...


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One FC announced an invitation only Asian Summit, gathering the most influential figures in Eastern Mixed Martial Arts. The summit will feature presentations by industry leaders, TV broadcasters, international sponsors, leading gym owners, MMA media influencers and international MMA stars. It will be held at the Marina Bay Sands- one of the world's most luxurious and expensive resort and casino from June 1st- June 3rd.
Victor Cui, CEO and Owner of One Fighting Championship said, "In the last six months we have completely changed the game for the sport of mixed martial arts in Asia. This is a result of the synergistic efforts within the ONE FC Network and the outstanding support from the network's exclusive partners. My vision is to create the best MMA network in Asia by choosing strategic partnerships made up of only the best promotions, gyms, sponsors, and media companies in the region. The ONE Asia MMA Summit 2012 is an opportunity for us to come together to share ideas, harness the phenomenal growth of MMA in Asia and create opportunities for all."
In addition ONE FC also announced the change to a much larger 8,000 seat stadium for its next event. ONE FC: Destiny of Warriors, which is scheduled for June 23, 2012 to be held at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Tags: featured, mma, MMA NEWS, Strikeforce, strikeforce news, ufc, ufc news


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Film reviews for families: 'Gnomeo & Juliet,' 'Never Say Never,' more
6 and older
Gnomeo & Juliet
Shakespeare's play takes a riotous turn among garden gnomes and gets a happy ending in this animated 3-D treat. Neighbors Mr. Capulet and Miss Montague have feuded for years, and the gnomes in their respective gardens do, too. One night, Juliet creeps out of the Capulet garden to steal a flower. She encounters Gnomeo of the Montague garden. It's love at first sight.
THE BOTTOM LINE: The witty script includes mildly grown-up gags. In general, the G rating is justified, but the occasional lawn-mower races could arguably unsettle the youngest kids. There is a subtle suicide reference to the play - "took his own life" - but the film ends happily.
8 and older
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Justin Bieber's fans will love this backstage peek at his life. This documentary portrays him as a squeaky-clean, super-nice kid who wants desperately to be a star without losing what's left of his childhood. We see him interact with his family, manager, vocal coach, security guy and others on his team, who seem genuinely fond of him. It is they who tell the story of Justin Bieber's rise. The 3-D documentary includes cameos by Usher, Miley Cyrus, Jaden Smith, Boyz II Men, Ludacris and others.
The bottom line: Someone makes a verbal reference to "making out," but in an innocent way. The language is truly G-rated, and we never see anyone drink anything other than water, soda or health drinks. Very mild sexual innuendo might be inferred from some onstage dance moves.
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Young actor/comedian Brandon T. Jackson joins forces with Martin Lawrence in this second sequel. The light tone might engage teens seeking simple escapism. Atlanta-based FBI agent Malcolm is thrilled when his stepson Trent has been accepted at Duke. But Trent wants to skip college and seek rap stardom. Trent follows Malcolm to a stakeout and inadvertently witnesses a murder. Now the killers are after Trent as well as a top-secret flash drive that Malcolm learns is hidden somewhere on the campus of a private performing-arts school for girls. Malcolm goes back undercover as Big Momma and disguises Trent as Charmaine. He enrolls "her" at the school and gets hired as a house mother.
The bottom line: The PG-13 rating results mainly from the sexual innuendo and toilet humor. Similar innuendo also emerges when a randy security guard flirts with Big Momma. There are scenes of violence and mayhem. The language sticks to occasional low-grade profanity.
I Am Number Four
Plenty of teens will scoff at the pseudo-seriousness and implausibility of this movie, yet they might find it entertaining enough. A handsome high school loner using the alias "John Smith" is actually from outer space, hiding from Mogadorians, who destroyed his planet and are now after him and other survivors hiding on Earth. John starts to discover his warrior superpowers and finds it tough to keep them in check. He falls for Sarah. As the space killers approach, John must take Sarah into his confidence, so the final battle involves both humans and extraterrestrials.
THE BOTTOM LINE: The movie includes occasional midrange profanity and mild sexual innuendo, but the main PG-13 ingredient is violence. The film also includes a standard-issue high school bully.


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A discussion of research into a hub of bibliomaniacs associated with the early years of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Among the circle of learned historians, friends of dusty research and poetry, were George Livermore, Charles Deane, Alexander Young, and Edward Crowninshield. Livermore was fond of bibles and illustrated and large paper copies, and Deane kept minutes of his painstaking bibliographic and historical research on fly-leaves, margins, memoranda, and scraps of paper scattered between the pages of his 13,000 books. Together, these amateur men of letters provide a unique outlook on the culture of book collecting and the formation of private and public libraries in mid-19th-century America.close


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Author | Pallavi Goorha | Wednesday, Aug 22,2007 9:10 AM
Close on the heels of winning Eldeco Developers and the Godfrey Phillips' Bravery Awards accounts, RK Swamy BBDO Delhi has won the creative duties for the first scooter model to be launched by Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL). The account size is an estimated Rs 12 crore.
Grey Worldwide handles SMIPL's motorbikes business.
It has already been reported in sections of the media that Suzuki Motorcycles India is planning to launch a 125cc variometric scooter by September 2007.
Confirming the news, Sunil Kukreti, Vice-President, RK Swamy BBDO Delhi, said, "We are delighted to win this new business. We will be working on the entire communication package for the scooter that will be launched."
Kureti disclosed that it will be a 360-degree national multimedia campaign that would include print, TVC, outdoor hoardings, Internet and BTL activities like banners, mailers, etc. "We have already begun work on the branding of the scooter and we look forward to its launch," he said.
Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan, has 74 per cent stake in its Indian subsidiary, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIL). SMIL marks Suzuki's re-entry into the Indian two-wheeler market after it severed ties with partner TVS in 2000-01. Suzuki was the technology provider in the erstwhile joint venture company TVS Suzuki.
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|By Bersarker
|Part of the Avengers: The Earth's Mightiest Heroes continuity.
After retreated to Earth in the last year of era of Raava, Axon-Karr use powers of Makluan Rings to create Makluan Temple and its guardians. The guardians were Melter and Grey Gargoyle. Axon-Karr order Grey Gargoyle to protect the Dragon Statue's chamber that hide all ten rings while Melter protect the front door of the temple. After finished the creation, Axon-Karr fall asleep in his hibernation pot and Makluan Temple is sink down beneath deep into the underground along with the guardians. Many thousands of years later, the Makluan Temple was discovered by a young man name Shan-Yu Siwang. He defeated both Melter and Grey Gargoyle and took the Makluan Rings to be his own and become Mandarin.
It is a mindless human-like rock that follow order of creator of it only.
Turning Touch
With one touch of Grey Gargoyle, it can turn anything into stone.
- It is the only guardian that was destroyed by Mandarin.
- It is an immortal creature, can't died with age. Died by get killed only.
- It has the same look of Dreadknights but different abilities.
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Aliases:The 13th, The Grand Blacksmith, The Inventor, The Artist, Ferrarius,
Alignment:True Neutral,
Affiliations:The 15 Of Power,
Occupitation:Artist, Craftsman, Blacksmith, Magician,
Marital Status:Single, Previously Married,
Likes:Painting, Crafting, Making Stuff, Learning Cool New Spells, Creating Weapons,
Dislikes:Fools, Impatience,
Motto:"The future belongs to the few of us still willing to get out hands dirty."
Quotes:"I call her the devil ´cause she makes me wanna sin and I can´t help but let her in."
"When you dance with the devil, the devil doesn´t change. The devil changes you."
Hobbies:Learning, Creating Weaponry, Crafting, Painting, Enchanting Weapons,
Talents:Soul Forging, Alchemy, Onmyōdō,
Abilities:Eternal Youth, Supernatural Senses, Weaponry Refinement, Enhanced Crafting, Enhanced Artisan, Enhanced Inventing, Photographic Memory,
Backstory:Antonius was born with 3 blessings, blessing one was that his senses were heigtened to the point of it being inhumanly, the 2nd blessing was that after he reached his prime he would never age, and the last blessing was that he had the uncanny ability to remember nigh everything he sees, hears, smells, tastes and reads. These blessings made Antonius a so called "Miracle Person", but Antonius never used them for bad only for good. Antonius was born in japan, but his parents came from another country, he quickly became interested in all forms of art such as Painting, Crafting, Creating, Smithing. Antonius studied art and woodmanship for a long time in his life, aftert that he became a blacksmiths apprentice, his master was a fair and right man, his skills were nigh flawless, but he was old and fragile, when he thaught Antonius the ways of the anvil, he never thought it was gonna be the last thing he ever did... Soon after Antonius knew how to forge swords, hammers and weapons in general, his master passed away. Antonius became the new village blacksmith, until when one day a old woman came by, and asked him if he wanted too know the ways of the soul. Antonius accepted, he went around his work as usual, but everyday after work he went to the womans cabin, and was thaught how to forge the soul. After 3 months of training, Antonius could flawlessly use "Soul Forging", the ability to physicly manifest their soul as a weapon. Antonius´s soul manifested as a Axe, which is a very rare weapon, since mostly the soul forge creates a sword or a variation of a sword.
Antonius spent the next 2 years studying new magic under different masters, he learnt and mastered Alchemy, Onmyōdō and Enchanting. Antonius became so skilled and powerful in the art of enchanting that he became known as "Ferrarius" which means blacksmith in latin, his powers were far from that of a grand magician, but powerful nonetheless. Antonius loved magic and the beauty and power that it wielded, he became so entranced in magic and forging, that he started making weapons of beauty and enchanted them with supernatural effects/enchantments. Antonius also started studying foreign art and craftmanship, he became interested in roman and egyptian art and accessories, so he traveled over the world to search for these and when he found them he noted them down, and then made his own design which he later enchanted.
After a few more years, he was a renowned blacksmith, and one day a beautiful woman stood outside his home crying over a broken necklace, Antonius asked what had happened, and she explained that she had fallen at that her necklace had broke when she hit the ground. Antonius took the necklace of the ground, and carried it inside, when he came out again the necklace was fixed. This was how Antonius met "Aphrodite", his future wife. Aphrodite and Antonius started seeing each other after that, they usually met in the town garden, where beautiful Tulips resided. After another year or two, Antonius proposed to Aphrodite, she said yes with tears in her eyes. They got married in the summer. Antonius and Aphrodite lived a happy life, in a small cottage in the forest.
But unfortanetly as in all good stories, a sad ending was needed.... When Antonius was sleeping in the bedroom with his lovely wife, a group of bandits attacked from the shadows. They slit her throat and just as they were about to slit his, he awakened and summoned his Soul Weapon, he swinged his axe around before they could even understand what was happening, they were all dead in the blink of an eye. But when he saw what they had done to Aphrodite, he decided he couldn´t live anymore, not without her at least, so he picked up his axe... But his weapon wouldn´t submit to his will, since the soul wouldn´t destroy it´s vessel. Antonius picked up one of the attackers weapons and slit his own throat, and when he did, he saw his life go backwards, until he saw his begining... A cossal dragon, standing over his home, granting him the blessings that was once his. The dragon was calm and peaceful, it´s eyes were new and yet old, it seemed like it had seen to much pain in his life, the dragon itself was simply.... Fantastic. And as he felt his life force slipping away, at the same time feeling the warmth of his beloved embracing him even in death, he saw how the dragon emerged from his corpse, spread it´s wings and fly away.


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Hi there! Thanks for dropping by!
I'm looking for partners to join me in the roleplaying experience on this wonderful site, where ideas can freely flow with mutual respect between us. Plot and Smut can vary according to the partner, from 30/70, 50/50, 70/30, or any other ratio there is.
I generally write 2-3 paragraphs per post, and I understand if some scenarios would be smoother with short answers. However, more content written means more things to work with :)
Exceptional kinks - East Asian females, rough sex, plenty of teasing.
are here, basically my major OFFs include Scat, Snuff, Toilet Stuff and Excessive Gore/Violence.
Also, I operate on a GMT+8 Timescale, and I tend to drop by E throughout the day so check out for updates and respond to messages. Communication is key and I do not plan to keep you hanging if I have reply readily available.
Current Ideas for Discussion
The Smith Couple
Two countries, two agencies, two individuals. One a male, another a female. Tasked to go on an espionage mission, they end up being tricked by powers behind the scenes, who seek to eliminate them both as they were seen to be possible world threats.
Espionage, Modern Setting.
Inspired by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, could have dramatic elements included.
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XCOM / Alien Invasion
In light of an alien invasion, humans from all over the world banded together to fight for humanity. From elite special forces to ragtag militia, anyone who can wield a gun has been called to service. With all the stress in combat and living in spartan conditions, the primal senses of some might take hold of them once in a while, the need to release the stress and tension getting to their heads...
Dystopian setting, Human Consensual. Possible Tentacles, Alien Non-Con. Characters might be wounded, anything else can be discussed. Elite x Militia, Elite x Elite, Militia x Militia.
No stringent rules, combat scenes could be played with a degree of fantastic ability, realism not exactly needed.
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Elite would be male, militia female.
Ace Combat
Mercenaries. Known for their ruthless efficiency in war, their loyalties lay with the paycheck for every kill achieved. When two countries go to war, mercenaries were hired in order to reduce losses, as well as to have the edge of having these men among their pilots. When a legendary mercenary enters the fray, his influence extends to the pilots not just in the sky above, but for the ladies in the recreation room.
War, Aerial Combat. Mercenary x Enemy Pilot, Mercenary x Mercenary, Mercenary x Allied Pilot.
No stringent rules, combat scenes could be played with a degree of fantastic ability, realism not exactly needed.
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Either can play the mercenary or the enlistee. Mercenary would be male, enlistee female.
Solidified Ideas with Background
, Mainly Military-types.
The Agency
Video Inspiration from Naked Weapon
- 2020, and the world has gone to shit. Terror groups and rogue attacks began to step up as the world's governments continued to bicker among themselves. Observers wondered if the true enemy was the one attacking cities and killing civilians, or the saber-rattling nations who displayed their own shows of power in countless proxy wars.
YC is a junior member of a military, and receives her briefing to be trained by an Agency known only to be trusted with the most sensitive of missions, and due to her exotic looks and features, is a prime candidate for selection among a small pool of recruits. The Agency is highly secretive, and upon knowledge of their existence, YC has little choice but to accept.
MC is assigned her personal trainer, sharing the same bunk which contains bathing facilities, a personal kitchen and several other functional devices. An ex-member of a Tier One Special Forces group, he reluctantly accepts his role, thinking that he would just serve in this Agency before buggering out to greater things in life.
While training goes smooth, in line with weapon training and exercises, YC also gets training in beauty and toning her body to fit the desires of men. While confused, it was soon revealed in the advanced stage of training that YC must be prepared to resort to sex in order to gain what she needs, or be ejected and deemed a failure as her body is to be considered a weapon of her own.
Perhaps due to fear, nervousness, or being a virgin, YC initially refuses but is given several days to consider. Here perhaps there was a connection between YC and MC, and she approaches him for help. MC's reluctant, but knows that YC has to go through the course in order to succeed. He also knows that if YC is unable to come up with a decision by the deadline, she
be raped by other agents in order to rip the pride of her body from her. Therefore he tries his best to bed YC whether consensual or at the eve of the deadline, by force. MC does it to allow her to understand the motions, and while she might not like it, she loses the fear of actually using her body if needed.
Regardless of the result, their relationship remains strictly professional due to the scrutiny on the Agency's girls, and while he keeps his distance, MC has a longing for YC while she continues on her training while being oblivious.
At the end of the training, the two would be assigned as partners for future missions, or MC would be a handler and act as the cavalry should things go south during a mission. Perhaps from here things could really develop, the two becoming more open with each other, and the relationship from Trainer-Student, to Handler-Agent, becomes something more casual, the trust developed between them growing into something deeper.
Alternate Reality, Covert Ops, Special Forces. Veteran x Recruit, evolving into Partners. Possible Non-Con.
No stringent rules, combat and training scenes could be played with a degree of fantastic ability, realism not exactly needed.
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I'm playing the trainer, looking for someone to play the recruit!
Linked to The Agency.
Orphan Force
Similar to The Agency, was part of the Agency's idea plot.
The Operational Recon Platoon - Heavy Advanced Network, or ORPHAN Force, was a highly controversial Tier One outfit meant to cross international laws and operate without boundaries. Originally made up of young orphans below the age of 6 being trained by numerous instructors from different special forces groups, these individuals were orphans whose parents died from war, disease or accidents. One thing which the Force does not do however, was intentionally create orphans, even when there were children with seemingly high potential to become great soldiers.
The terrorist attacks climaxing during the Munich Massacre of 1972 created the need for a special forces group to operate within the World. The first covert international unit, TF-108, became the standard Tier One unit which was recognised by World Leaders and the Spec Ops fraternity, the unit called upon to solve hostage situations, attack terrorist safehouses and more. At the same time, nations around the world created their own Special Forces units for the police and the army, intent on showing each other the capabilities of their own localised training. Germany's GSG-9, France's GIGN, were examples of units born out of TF-108's conception. However, the world was still divided during this time between East and West, so while instructors often shared their knowledge, there was mistrust and suspicion of the technological deals and cooperation between the Special Forces Groups.
1988 brought about a new change in Global Special Forces Operations, when Russia's TF108 Division discovered the location of a terrorist cell whose leader was planning a nuclear attack on Turkey's major industrial complexes. While members of the Spetznaz struck hard, they ultimately failed to prevent the escape of the terrorist leader, who disappeared after killing the Russian agent planted within their ranks, forty-eight hours after the first engagement.
This incident brought about a shift of mentality between the military men and the politicians. One faction who wanted unrestricted access for a combined special ops team, shared information and logistics across the region, while the politicians wanted a similar outcome, but through Regional Unification. However, since the latter option would take years and possibly decades to achieve, a gathering of military leaders decided to form an illegal force of Special Operations Force, operating with no borders, and no identity. The plan came with an experimental portion, drawing manpower from orphans around the region to form the core of the ORPHAN Program.
Task Force 48, the number chosen for the number of agents killed in the sting operation which ultimately ended in failure. With one instructor from each country with an established Special Ops group, Task Force 48 began operating and chasing terrorist cells and leads in tandem with local forces, assuring the destruction of twice as many cells as the previous year.
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In the year 2000, a pioneering batch of ORPHANs graduated into the world, being the forefront of TF-48's operations in the following years. TF-48's efficiency was shown in Operation Lightning Spear, the deployment of a hundred and twenty ORPHANs against twelve terrorist sites resulted in a victory against the separatists. While casualties amounted to thirty percent, an amount deemed respectable for a force of youngsters going on their first mission against ambushes and hardened troops, approval was given for continuous recruitment for the next fifty years. Over the years, Task Force 48 has evolved from unit involved in strike missions, to HUMINT Operations and Deep Infiltration. Instructors were made up of members from other Tier One units in the reformed military branches, as well as retired ORPHAN Force agents who were too old to keep up with the intensity of ORPHAN operations, or crippled in the field of battle.
While the existence of ORPHANs remained a secret, as well as a process of procuring members to replenish their ranks, there were few enough Orphans selected every six months that it was ignored by the public through 'administrative errors'.
Training of the ORPHAN -
Ages 2-6 - Language and Ethical Training, Physical Conditioning Begins
The average language to be mastered by an ORPHAN was six, for their future operational theaters. Starting from a young age, language and physical conditioning was impressed upon the ORPHANs, stretching their bodies to the limit as well as mentally training them for languages and mental problems. Fun and play came in the form of physical sports and games, including wrestling and relay racing. A strict regimen of rest and nutrition was drawn up for the trainees, ensuring their growth and training progress was closely monitored during their formative years.
Ages 6-12 Extreme Physical Conditioning for all Environments
Physical conditioning reaches a top level, acrobatics and athletic training including daily runs of several kilometers in the morning and the evening. Basic weapon training and simulated recoil control are introduced, including basic geography and mathematics skills. Academic lessons take precedence for afternoon sessions, physical training for morning and evenings. Children are divided into HUMINT and Combat Specialist Branches(CombSpec), the former involved in infiltration and information gathering, while the latter trains on the art of direct action operations.
Ages 12-15
For HUMINT, specific training for each individual commences from the age of 12. CombSpec troopers work in sections, platoons, and entire battalions with generations up to three levels ahead, testing their competency and adaptability to new groups and opponents. Weapon specialization commences at the age of 14, where one fires a weapon at harsh circumstances every day, a miss determining a session of harsh training, or a rested day to perform better. At the age of 15, each ORPHAN goes through six months of 'Hell Training', spending three months in Jungle and Arctic terrains, after spending their lives in the desert terrain of ORPHAN HQ.
At this stage, prospective girls are robbed of their virginity in an extreme conditioning exercise meant to turn them into expert seductresses, their bodies made completely into weapons.
Ages 16 - Onwards
ORPHANs graduate with an active mission, their success determining their graduation as members of the ORPHAN Force. Missions were selected that every member needed to contribute or have the operation end in failure. There were rumors that ORPHAN Commanders send their graduates into traps, in order to test their resilience and ability to pull through the harshest of trials. Upon graduation, ORPHANs were placed into an Active List, training everyday as they prepared for the next operation, or being prepared to deploy within two hours.
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My character is an up and coming superstar in the Soccer World, following in the footsteps of legends before him. Your character is a young female soccer fan, following MC since his induction into the U-18 Youth Team. YC is sure that MC would be a superstar in the future, a paragon for other youths to follow doe to his impeccable record and humility in public.
One day, MC suffers a double bone fracture in a match which keeps him out of the sport for months, perhaps years, even perhaps for good. MC disappears completely from the spotlight, even terminating his contract with his club, and seems to fade into obscurity, unable to face the possibility of ending his budding career.
Seven months after the injury, YC is attending a party hosted by the popular boy in university when you saw MC in the same party...
Sports, Modern City.
Able to get into the role of a fangirl, seemingly naive and optimistic, persistent. Could take rough and perhaps Non-Con, with themes lightening up as the story goes.
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Midnight Idol
She can dance, she can sing. Puberty struck her in the right places and she began to take on shape as one of the hotter girls in school. YC was born in perhaps rural Osaka or the outskirts of Tokyo, and the appeal of the idols got to her head. Auditioning at the age of 16, she got through with flying colors and is touted as one of the Aces of her generation. However, a fellow member known to be highly competitive took the spot when they finally debuted in the big stage, leaving Your pure and innocent Character to play second fiddle.
MC is an idol agent, taking care of several girls who live in his apartment. However, when given the position of YC's agent, the girls he was looking after were sent to other agencies, leaving MC with only YC to look after.
What was known by her agent was that the Ace position required more than just singing and dancing. Being a companion to old men, meeting fans at huge fanmeets and sometimes even needing to provide less than decent favors to garner financial support and social clout. MC, her agent, knows about this but keeps mum, preferring to let YC enjoy her singing and dancing without scarring her innocent soul. However, he comes under increasing pressure to present her as a 'gift' to a business meeting in several months, or risk having her taken without his knowledge.
Somehow, YC feels an attraction, a cardinal scene, to MC. MC feels the tension as well, but always kept himself disciplined. However, with the deadline coming up, drastic measures would have to be taken, just to make YC the dream idol she always wanted to be.
The Midnight Idol.
Dystopian Setting, Idols, Nightlife, Agent x Idol / Idol x Fan / Idol x Businessmen. Inspiration - Japanese Idol Groups and their 'Scandals'.
No stringent rules, but expect a slight sense of depravity in the hedonistic environment. An idol in this period would be seen as what her job states, expected to be pure and live without a boyfriend. Possible non-con.
Other info:
YC is a Japanese prospect, age 18 and above. MC is a young agent.
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Moscow Ballet Education Programs have served 70,000+ American children nationally for 24 years
Moscow Ballet Soloists teach, rehearse and inspire American children of all ages
Moscow Ballet brings the classic story ballets to 70+ cities across North America annually to critical and public acclaim. In addition to the Great Russian Nutcracker and performances of other Russian story ballets, Moscow Ballet has presented educational programming for American children every year since 1993.
The commitment to delivering hands-on programming to American children began in 1972 when Moscow Ballet producers Akiva Talmi and Mary Giannone, then directors of Connecticut Dance Theatre, invited Karel Shook, co-artistic director of Dance Theater of Harlem, to work with Hartford, CT's North End Dance Troupe. Shook invited several students to study at DTH on scholarship. And among them was young Charmaine Hunter, an extremely gifted dancer, who went on to become Dance Theatre of Harlem's 2nd Prima Ballerina and star of Arthur Mitchell's The Firebird.
Moscow Ballet Education Programs include:
·"Dance with Us" in which 7 to 16yr old local student dancers have the opportunity to audition for Moscow Ballet soloists, and to rehearse and perform on stage side-by-side with the professional company of 40 members.
·"New Horizons – Move, Nourish and Learn" uses a "three-pronged" and interactive approach to developing children's physical/creative health for a lifetime by addressing diet, exercise and creative expression through unique experiences rooted in the cultural and performing arts presented by Moscow Ballet company members themselves.
·Musical Wunderkind – Cellists/Violinists open Moscow Ballet performances by accompanying the Principal Ballerina in the classic ballet choreography to St. Saen's The Dying Swan from "Carnival of the Animals."
·Musical Wunderkind – Choirs welcome patrons to Moscow Ballet performances singing their own repertoire in venue lobbies and accompanying the company live in the "Waltz of the Snowflakes" at the end of Act I.
·Fine Art Program brings ballerinas and fine art students together in a cultural and artistic exchange. Art students love the rare opportunity to draw, shoot, and paint the ballerinas' finely tuned musculature and are inspired by her increased physical development which helps her maintain advanced and unusual poses.
Dance with Us
Dance with Us program is twenty four years old in 2016 and includes partnerships with ballet studios in each tour city, which are carefully developed by Mary Giannone Talmi, co-producer of Moscow Ballet's North American tours. Moscow Ballet Audition Directors are Soloists in the company and also audition children in each tour city, rehearse with them for several days, and leave the local Moscow Ballet Host Studio to further rehearse the children for 8 weeks prior to the performance. Studio owners are pleased to offer students personal exposure to the highly trained Russian dancers and to the professional performance experience. Cathy Napolitano-Mucci, of Dance Center North in Syracuse NY, hosted auditions for the first Great Russian Nutcracker tour in 1993. She remarks, "I know from watching my students grow and advance since the very first Moscow Ballet tour, that this is one of the most significant experiences a young dancer can have. It lifts them up and humbles them all at the same time."
Musical Wunderkind – Cellists and Choirs
CELLISTS -Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winners open performances in cities across the country accompanying the Moscow Ballet Principal Ballerina in her performance of the classic ballet choreography to St. Saens' The Dying Swan from "Carnival of the Animals." Wunderkind performed at the National Press Club in 2012 and in cities on the annual tour. Moscow Ballet's cross discipline program "Musical Wunderkind" is a salute to talented young Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition winners. Unique to Moscow Ballet, the program is an unprecedented cooperation between the internationally renowned ballet company and up-and-coming musicians.
Testimony – "I had a great time performing, and was very interested in meeting the dancers and the other members of the troop...I was astonished by the graces and beauty of the ballerina! She was very, very skilled and kind. I appreciate the opportunity to perform with such a prestigious organization." Thanks, Ian Champney, Bethesda
CHOIRS- Moscow Ballet continues to develop its educational mission to provide art enrichment for the local communities it performs in by including Youth Choirs as vocal accompaniment to Tchaikovsky's compelling "Waltz of the Snowflakes."
The youth groups also welcome patrons to the theatre performing their own holiday repertoire before the curtain rises and sing a cappella for the "Waltz of the Snowflakes" dance at the end of Act I. The children range in age from 7 to 18 years and study with experienced and award-winning music directors prior to the performances. The live performance experience, in some of the country's finest music halls, is an invaluable and rare opportunity for them.
"Award-winning teen violinist Annelle Gregory...an expressive account of the Saint-Saëns score and Mikhail Fokine's [choreography to] "The Dying Swan," Lewis Segal, Los Angeles Times
New Horizons – Move, Nourish and Learn
'New Horizons – Move, Nourish and Learn' uses a "three-pronged" approach to a child's health: addressing diet, exercise and creative expression through unique, interactive experiences rooted in the cultural and performing arts. Creativity, health and wellness through the lens of classical ballet is a unique and potentially life-changing experience for many children which Moscow Ballet dancers can provide in over 60 cities across North America. The New Horizons program also brings funds to the communities it serves, and can assist in the revitalization of a city's arts and theatre districts. The program is available as a Day of Immersion in conjunction with a public performance or as a Week of Immersion.
Russian-Cultural Ballet
The Russian-Cultural Ballet project is designed as an introduction to dance and Russian culture for young children. There are a variety of hands-on activities led by a soloist from Moscow Ballet. Activities include character dance instruction, coloring, and puppetry projects, and language related worksheets. The Russian soloist performs for the children and teaches elements of Russian folkdance and/or sections of the Russian dance from the Great Russian Nutcracker. The dancers bring Russian crowns for the girls and sashes for the boys to decorate and bring home. For the youngest children, they often use large puppets from the productions.
In 2005 nine museums and art institution hosted the Russian Cultural Ballet Project: Springfield, MA Springfield Museums;Eau Claire, WI Children's Museum of Eau Claire; Milwaukee, WI Betty Brinn Museum;Auburn, KY The Shaker Museum;Lincoln, NE Lincoln Children's Museum;Chicago, IL Chicago Children's Museum;Nashville, NC The Nash Arts Center;Dallas, TX International Museum of Cultures; and E. Aurora, NY Explore & More…A Children's Museum.
Cinderella Around the World
The "Cinderella Around the World" project was developed in conjunction with Moscow Ballet's full-length production of Cinderella. This is a dance and literacy program that combines Cinderella stories from diverse cultures with music and dance instruction to enrich the language arts curriculum for grades 2 through 6. This program was launched at the Conte Community School in Pittsfield, MA. Over a ten week period, Russian, Korean, Chinese, and West African dancers and musicians were brought in to conduct activities during and after school.
Summer Intensives and the Swan Lake Summer program
The Swan Lake Summer program offers a host of technique classes, repertory and performance, and choreography workshops. Segments of full-length ballets are taught. The Russian-Cultural Ballet project can be offered in conjunction with the summer program. If a ballet school has a relationship with a children's museum a combined event can be coordinated.
Other projects
Moscow Ballet is a past recipient of a direct federal grant for Emergency School Aid for the reduction of minority isolation (ESAA), The Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) for on the job training in arts and education and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, which helped fund four pilots for PBS television. The company has also worked with school systems to create tutor training programs supported by 21st Century Learning Center (CCLC) federal funds in San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, Americus, GA and Jackson, MS.
Moscow Ballet is a past recipient of federal grants and, in 1986, the Talmi's toured ABT's Prima Ballerina Cynthia Gregory in the "Celebration Tour" which championed the "Just Say No" campaign for children, First Lady Nancy Reagan was Honorary Chair. Children's TV programs were produced and aired on PBS stations and GM sponsored the educational program New Horizons which was presented over a semester in 13 public elementary schools in San Antonio.
On a collegiate level, Talmi presented the "First International Glasnost Festival Tours" 1987-92 which starred artists from the Bolshoi, Kirov and other world class ballet companies. The tour included symposiums, film screenings, poetry readings, Master Classes and more for students and the public in universities including Dartmouth, Yale, Middlebury, and Vanderbilt.
In 2011 and '12 Moscow Ballet presented New Horizons – A Children's Program for Life, a three-pronged approach to children's health: addressing diet, exercise and creative expression through interactive experiences with Moscow Ballet dancer, rooted in the cultural and performing arts to over 5000 American school children.
Moscow Ballet is grateful for the invaluable help of leading arts educators, granting foundations and corporate sponsors across the country for supporting this work with American children.
Organizations, school districts, clubs or individuals can host New Horizons Arts Education programs by contacting email@example.com.
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A most realxing and enjoyable break with friends.
The 2 night stay was just too short. We will return.
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Booked this as a last min birthday treat for myself and hubby.
So glad I did we stayed in the Spa resort which was fab staff were so helpful and friendly, Brambles is a fantastic place to eat for couples and Cruize is more for families but both had a good selection and food was lovely. Spa was out of this world and the pool was also amazing. Will definitely be back, in fact I have already booked my next trip.
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