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Three young gallants on their way to a wedding are stopped by an old gray-headed sailor who detains one of them. The ancient Mariner holds with his gaze a young man whose next of kin is being married in the church nearby and forces him to listen, against his will, to the old seaman's tale. The ancient Mariner tells how his ship left the home port and sailed southward to the equator. In a storm the vessel was blown to polar regions of snow and ice. When an albatross flew out of the frozen silence, the crew hailed it as a good omen. The sailors made a pet of the albatross and regarded it as a fellow creature. One day the ancient Mariner killed the bird with his crossbow. The superstitious sailors believed bad luck would follow.
Fair winds blew the ship northward until it reached the equator, where it was suddenly becalmed and lay for days without moving. The thirsty seamen blamed the ancient Mariner and hung the dead albatross about his neck as a sign of his guilt.
In the distance a ship appeared, a skeleton ship that moved on the still sea where no wind blew. On its deck Death and Life-in-Death were casting dice for the crew and the ancient Mariner. As a result of the cast, Death won the two hundred crew members, who dropped dead one by one. As the soul of each dead sailor rushed by, the ancient Mariner was reminded of the sound of the rushing bolt of his crossbow when he shot the albatross. Life-in-Death won the ancient Mariner, who lived on...
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Places Discussed (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
Kirk. Unnamed church at which the poem opens and closes. This church, as well as other sites to which the Mariner alludes—such as a lighthouse, a hill, and a harbor bay—are evidently located in the Mariner's native country. ("Kirk" is an old and once commonly used word for church in the British Isles, especially in Scotland.) The Mariner comes to understand his place within the universe as one of many creatures that deserve honor and respect, and the church imputes a moral tone to these ideas. Indeed, the Mariner is not simply a relativist, believing that whatever he wants to do is correct for a particular situation. His killing of the harmless albatross emerges from such an incorrect assessment. The church calls this assumption into question. Consequently, the Mariner is compelled to repeat his story to the Wedding-Guest, whom the Mariner believes to be in need of such a lesson.
Ship. Unnamed vessel on which the Mariner rides the waves of the sea, beginning in the third stanza of part 1. As his ship continues its voyage, the sea itself reflects the mood, the emotional intensity, of the ship's sailors. The men have nowhere else to go so long as they remain at sea, and their ship thus becomes both home and prison to them. When the wind drops, and the ship is becalmed, the Mariner is reminded how confining the ship is. When the ship is trapped among ice floes, the Mariner allows himself to kill the...
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There are two settings in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." In the first scene an ancient mariner stops a guest at a wedding party and begins to tell his tale. The mariner's words then transport the reader on a long ocean voyage, returning to the wedding at the end of the poem. The story is probably set in the late medieval period; the town in which the action occurs is never named, although it is likely that Coleridge's audience would have pictured a British seaport, possibly London.
The mariner describes a voyage he takes as a youth from an unnamed European country to the South Pole and back. The initial descriptions of the ship and its crew are fairly realistic, but as the ancient mariner undergoes his quest for understanding and redemption, the supernatural world increasingly engulfs him. His world becomes nightmarish when contrasted with the realistic world that he has left behind. At the same time, in the background, elements from the natural world are always present. For much of the poem, the mariner is adrift in the middle of the ocean, symbolically cut off from all human companionship.
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Literary Qualities
In developing his themes in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," Coleridge masterfully expresses concepts through the use of symbols and imagery. Much of the imagery is breathtaking, and the poet's intense descriptions leave a lasting imprint on the reader. This skillful combination of intellectual content and vivid descriptions is not only aesthetically appealing, but also emotionally moving.
When Coleridge and Wordsworth developed the poetic theory that underlies Lyrical Ballads, they decided to use ordinary speech in their verses—what Wordsworth called "the language of real life." Embracing colloquial language was part of Wordsworth's and Coleridge's general break with neoclassical philosophies and traditions, which emphasized logic, structure, and formality. Wordsworth and Coleridge incorporated ballad forms, themes, and characters, and proposed to write poems about simple, natural characters.
In place of an overwhelming emphasis on society—as characterized the poetry of Alexander Pope—Wordsworth and Coleridge wanted to highlight the importance of the individual. They emphasized human emotions, and stressed the concept that imagination and creativity are forces within the individual that respond to the natural world.
A lyric typically is a short poem that expresses the speaker's thoughts and emotions; a ballad is a dramatic narrative, a poem that tells a story. Lyrical Ballads, therefore, was an attempt by...
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Social Sensitivity
In "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," Coleridge focuses on humanity's relationship to the natural world. Coleridge makes it clear that the killing of the albatross brings dire consequences upon the mariner. In a larger sense, it is not his killing of the bird that is wrong, but the mariner's—and by extension humankind's—callous and destructive relationship with nature that is in error. Coleridge intends to confront this relationship and place it in a larger philosophical context. If the reader grasps the lesson that the ancient mariner learns from his experience, then there are social implications.
Although the mariner's killing of the albatross, the terrifying deaths of his shipmates, and the grotesque descriptions of the supernatural spirits are disturbing, these elements are intended to develop the story, to illustrate how the mariner's destructive act sets him apart, and to portray vividly the results of his act and the horrifying, repulsive world that he comes to inhabit because of it. The consequences are all the more terrible for having been set in motion by such a thoughtless act in the first place. Coleridge is working toward a goal—to portray the mariner's development into a sensitive, understanding, and compassionate human being. In so doing, he aims to persuade the reader to reconsider his or her attitudes toward the natural world.
Part of Coleridge's technique is to personify aspects of nature as supernatural spirits, yet he...
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Topics for Discussion
1. A wedding guest who does not know the mariner is forced to listen to his tale. Is this device effective? Is the guest meant to guide the reader's response to the mariner's tale?
2. A wedding is a social celebration of natural order and of new beginnings. Why is it significant that the mariner tells his story to a wedding guest? Would the moral of the story have been changed if the mariner told his tale to the groom or bride?
3. In later versions of the poem, Coleridge removed many archaic words and spellings that appeared in the original version. Among his revisions was the addition of the epigraph and the marginal glosses. How important are the glosses to your understanding of the poem? Does this suggest that Coleridge was successful or unsuccessful in conveying his meaning poetically?
4. Many Romantics believed that a writer could only write when inspired to do so. What do Coleridge's revisions of this poem indicate about the importance of editing in the writing process?
5. Why does the mariner kill the albatross? Is his action a typically human response or trait? Why does Coleridge spend comparatively little time describing the incident?
6. What is the significance of the albatross being hung around the mariner's neck?
7. The ancient mariner's shipmates all die fairly unpleasant deaths. Is it fair that they should suffer because of his actions?
8. At the beginning of part 4, the...
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Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. It has been said that "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is about twice as long as it needs to be. What would be the effect of reducing the poem's length? Specifically what passages might you delete, and why?
2. Symbols are important in this poem. Traditionally, snakes have represented both good (as on the symbol for the medical profession, where they represent healing powers) and evil (as with the serpent in the Garden of Eden). After checking at the library for other examples of the symbolic use of snakes, explain why you think Coleridge involved a water snake in the poem's climax.
3. In literature and folklore the human eye is typically considered a mirror of the soul. Discuss Coleridge's use of this tradition, examining each of the incidents in which eyes are mentioned in the poem (including lines 3, 12, 139, 144, 215, 228, 251, 255, 260, 332, 416, 436, 440, 485, 560, 567, and 618).
4. In terms of the poem's theme, compare "The very deep did rot: O Christ!/ That ever this should be!/ Yea, slimy things did crawl with legs/ Upon the slimy sea" (11. 123-126) with "O happy living things! no tongue/ Their beauty might declare" (11. 282-283). Consider the concept of the appreciation of life and the fact that "a spring of love gushed" from the mariner's heart as he blessed the snakes "unaware." He had killed the albatross in a thoughtless moment; why is it important that he bless the snakes unthinkingly?
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While Coleridge did not write poetry specifically for young adults, "Kubla Kahn" is frequently read in schools as a companion piece to "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." The two poems are different in that "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a finished narrative, whereas the incomplete "Kubla Kahn" is best described as a lyrical mood poem. Still, because these poems are Romantic in conception, both present foreign locales and deal with the past. Each is expressed in "natural" language and is concerned with mystical and supernatural events.
Literally dozens of recordings (both cassette tapes and phonograph records) have been made of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Many film versions of the poem have been produced as well. In 1982 an award-winning, sixty-minute-long film adaptation was directed by Raul de Silva. The first part of this color film covers the poet's life, while the second part features Sir Michael Redgrave's recitation of the poem.
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For Further Reference
Abrams, M. H. The Mirror and the Lamp. New York: Norton, 1958. A time honored examination of the theory of Romantic poetry. Useful for background information.
Brown, C. M. The Romantic Imagination. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1949. An insightful study of a complex subject. Useful for background information.
Doughty, Oswald. Perturbed Spirit: The Life and Personality of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1981. A balanced and comprehensive presentation of the facts of Coleridge's life.
Hanson, Lawrence. The Life of S. T. Coleridge: The Early Years. New York: Oxford University Press, 1939. Covers the period of Coleridge's life leading up to the composition of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
Holmes, Richard. Coleridge. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1982. A volume in the Past Masters Series, this is a recently published overview of Coleridge's life and works.
Lowes, John Livingston. The Road to Xanadu. New York: Vintage Books, 1959. A study of the sources for "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is included in this indispensable book.
Muirhead, John H. Coleridge As Philosopher. New York: Macmillan, 1930. The only full-length study of Coleridge as a philosopher. Useful for background information.
Radley, Virginia L. Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Boston: Twayne, 1966. A volume in the...
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Sources for Further Study
Barfield, Owen. What Coleridge Thought. Middletown, Conn.: Wesleyan University Press, 1971. Focuses on Coleridge's theological and philosophical thought, including his self-proclaimed "passion for Christianity."
Bloom, Harold, ed. Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." New York: Chelsea House, 1986. Introduction places the poem in the tradition of Cain and Wandering Jew stories, and essays include studies of the poem's sources and symbolism.
Boulanger, James D., ed. Twentieth Century Interpretations of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner": A Collection of Critical Essays. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1969. A useful collection of scholarly articles dealing with the poem, including an introduction that attempts to reconcile some of the differences of critical opinion.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. The Annotated Ancient Mariner. Edited by Martin Gardner. Illustrated by Gustave Doré. Cleveland: World Publishing, 1967. Includes the last and the first versions of the poem, together with interpretive comments of varying utility. Doré's illustrations (and those by other artists) remind readers how intensely visual the poem is.
Falke, Cassandra. "The Sin of the Ancient Mariner." Lamar...
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Packers News: Team to work out Joe McKnight
Running back Joe McKnight, formerly of the New York Jets, announced via Twitter that he is headed to Green Bay.
(UPDATE: According to ProFootballTalk, citing multiple sources, McKnight is only in Green Bay for a tryout.)
McKnight, 25, was cut during the 75-man reduction last week, which makes the timing of the signing a little odd. McKnight has been the backup running back and primary kick returner for the Jets since 2010 after being drafted in the 4th round by New York. Overall, he's returned nine punts with a 9.9 yard average (long of 25 yards) and 76 kick off returns with a 29.0 yard average (long of 107 yards).
One possible explanation for the Jets decision to cut McKnight have been a lingering concussion injury that McKnight suffered this offseason and a bizarre off-the-field incident involving twitter and the media.
As no corresponding moves or cuts have been made by the Packers as they work to get to the 53 man roster limit, it will be surprising to see how the Packers work McKnight unto their roster. Perhaps most in danger of losing their spots are back up running backs James Starks, Alex Green and kick returner/wide receiver Jeremy Ross.
Rookie running back Johnathan Franklin might also be in danger of being cut, but that's less likely considering his 4th-round draft status during the last draft. Either way it's a telling piece of information; the Packers are likely not happy with either their running back and/or their returner situation and are looking at other options.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day (even for menehune)
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Well, back home in Hawaii, we kids grew up looking for menehune, the tiny native folk who also do mysterious things, like build fish ponds and other stone structures in the middle of the night.
There are also a lot of lava caves around for them to live in. I remember as a child on long car trips, looking eagerly for a glimpse of one of those little menehune coming out of the numerous lava tubes/caves along the side of the road of the Big Island. We had lots of rainbows on Hawaii Island, but no gold deposits anywhere (being as it's volcanic).
One of my high school friends told me that once as a young boy on a cub scout hike, his troop came across very small footprints in the mud of our hilly, rural area of the Big Island. He says they excitedly followed the footprints for a while, which were spaced only a few inches apart. They looked like tiny baby foot impressions in the mud, along a dirt road next to a sugar cane field. Then the Cub Scout Master became scared (probably as he realized these may have been spirits), and they left the area immediately. Who knows? He told me he thought they were menehune footprints.
By the way, one of my friends in town is Hawaiian singer Ernie Menehune (originally from Kauai), who still sings at luaus and sometimes at the Kon Tiki, 4625 E. Broadway.
Anyway, celebrate St. Patrick's Day today by wearing green (I am) and hoping to find that Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow. I know I'm still looking for it.
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I feel like it might be inappropriate to make a whole thread for one story, so I will post more in the future. The long future. But here is one I recently wrote that is raw and unedited. I would very much like if you read it.
And Feel Free to Comment!
Ghost Among the Dead
by Casey Sonnier
He could remember a moment in time. A mere second. But he took that second and broke it down into fragments, and those fragments he turned to little pieces, until the second became an eternity. In this eternity of a second he recalls a gentle sensation on his arm, sunlit strands of gold, a summer backdrop filled with flowers bowing gracefully in respect to the breeze. Her eyes were filled with an ocean of light and there was a small tug at the corner of her lips- an esoteric smile- just for him. Just for him.
Tap tap tap.
Its time to walk among them.
I awake to a swinging gaze and a barren waste fills my eyes. A cold breeze acts upon my featherweight frame, stimulating me into motion. Gently now, from left to right. My skin works to recall a sensation on my neck. Its warm at first. The warmth turns to burning pain. It seems, there is a loose noose around my neck.
Tap tap.
The swinging ends with an abrupt plummet. I land on the depleted soil as a large wooden structure casts a shadow over me. It appears Ive been hanging from the Gallows. My savior is a small black bird, perched atop the Gallows.. A Gallows bird.
And it speaks to me.
Its time to walk among them. As a ghost among the dead.
How long have I been a dead?
Your whole life.
So I am a ghost now?
Soon you will be.
Where are we going?
The Gallows bird tilts its beak, and my eyes follow along, from the tip of its beak, across an impoverished land, until I spot a lonely door. A glowing exit sign hangs above it. The bird flies towards the door. I grab the dangling end of my noose and begin to follow along. Once I reach it, I place an unsure hand on the golden knob. It turns with a creak. I enter and discover that my feet feel concrete. My eyes recognize a city, cacophony of mumbling and cars enters my ears, odor ascends through my nose, and calculations are made within my brain just to put these words on my lips.
Im standing on a sidewalk.
Yes you are.
Now am I a ghost?
But I can feel? Arent ghosts supposed to be... intangible?
A fallacy.
So can other things feel me?
A hasty man in a suit bumps into me, knocking me off of my balance. Instinct tells me to call out to him, to make him aware of the encounter. However, he would remain oblivious to this ghost. Upon closer inspection of the man in the suit, and even the people around him I notice something... odd. The people, they had nooses around their necks; some were tight, some were loose, and the rope that followed varied in length. The Gallows bird perched upon my shoulder, as if it knew that my mind had become like a carousel, and its carrion claws became a gentle hand to stop the spinning.
Why are those nooses wrapped around their necks? And their eyes... Why do some shine like candles, and others are so grey and dim?
Its contingent upon the person.
Where does it come from?
I dont know.
Why am I here?
To walk among them.
Are they in pain?
All the time.
The childrens eyes are wide and bright, hungry and hopeful. The adults eyes are dim and grey, forlorn and sad. This implies that the Dimming is natural, a process that occurs over time. I feel a comfort in this. If its natural, why should this ghost fear it? The Gallows bird preens itself on my shoulder.
You say Im here to walk among them, but where do I walk?
Youre not very helpful.
The Gallows bird shakes out its feathers in irritation. It takes flight, leading me through the winding streets of the city. I push through the crowds of hollowed eyes; their motions seemingly automated and meaningless. They seem like clockwork, and their watchmaker has doomed them to a life of wandering through erect columns of steel and concrete. I round the corner and then there was nothing. A void and a window inside the void. The Gallows bird perches upon the windowsill; it cocks its head.
Peer into this ones memory.
I lean in through the window. A grain of sand is set in the white void the window displayed. I reach; my fingers desperately curl to grasp the small spec. With every muscle in painful extension, I allow myself to climb onto the windowsill. Still, the spec is not in my reach! It seems like the tips of my finger just barely graze my prize, but I am so far away. With a small shuffle in my legs, I fall through the window and into the void. In fear I close my eyes shut, and a hard force stops my body, all the momentum carried by my fall spreads into my being, racking my form with pain. Its at this moment I am wishing I was incorporeal. Or, whatever it was when you didnt feel things. As my eyelids flicker, the void is replaced by a desert gleaned of any life at all. And the odd zipping noises. Like... like... bullets flying through the air! I swing around to see some soldiers perched atop a sand dune skirmishing with another group of soldiers that holed themselves up in a small shack.
I thought this is where you wanted to be?
No! Why would anyone want to be on a battlefield?!
Ask those men.
I approach the ones in the shack. They are U.S soldiers, in their battle gear. The nooses on their necks are long and tight, the light in their eyes are smoldered cinders. But why?
But these are good men, fighting for their country!
So are they.
No, they are the enemy!
So are these men. Look at that one there.
The Gallows bird points a claw at a young man with the Americans. His face is painted with grime. His hands are painted with blood. Under the dirt and the smoldered cinders of darkness are two small inset sapphires; eyes that had the potential to shine like the sun-kissed ocean. The soldier expression is contorted by the fear and struggle of his situation. This ghost would like to weep for him. But I am incapable of tears it seems. The Gallows bird perches upon my shoulder; its carnivorous claws were slowly becoming a steady source of comfort in my walk among the dead.
I will show you his story.
He recalls another moment in time. The second he recalls is like an eternity in death. An eternity in the embrace of despair, indecision, and anxiety. It was his indecision, and his anxiety, but it was her despair. Her oceans of light were overflowing, and running down her cheeks. Behind her was a window; the rain drops traversed the glass reflecting her tears. The house was dark, the air was silent, the mood was solemn. It was in this fragment of a second, he felt like dying. The light faded in her eyes as these words parted from her lips, Dont leave.
The Gallows bird had brought me through time, and now I sit inside the kitchen of a small quaint house, observing the myriad of war trophies and medals to a soldier of outstanding quality. A miniature shrine to his greatness. I gasp in admiration.
Oh wow. Look my feathered friend, this man has so many achievements!
A picture of the man whom the trophies extended their glory to, hangs right above the glass testimony. In this picture he seems strong and noble. Proud and fierce. I hear a groggy holler and a loud thump. Into the kitchen steps the man Ive been admiring. He clutches a bottle of alcohol in one hand, a cane in the other. He wears khaki pants and a pale wrinkled collared shirt. The noose on his neck is the longest I have seen since I began this journey. His eyes are nothing more than shadows in places humans dont dare to glance. He barks like an old man, calling for his child. A young boy steps in, his dirty blond hair hangs in his face, his soft face holds two balls of light that shine in love for his hero. For his father.
This is our little soldier.
His eyes are so wonderful. What could have happened?
The boy helps to illuminate the color, to bring back life to where it had just before been grey. I find myself enjoying his company and carefree demeanor. The boy helps his father into his chair. He proceeds to help fix his fathers breakfast. The Old Man speaks in hollowed out cracks; much like a whip. His words ooze onto the table and spill onto the floor, and where they splatter makes the room more grey. He counters the effect of his son. He talks of war, of his sons destiny to be a soldier, and how much he fought for his country and people. When the words reach the boy, he Dims ever so slightly.
What exactly did this man fight for?
I dont know. And neither does he.
Is that why it feels so wrong?
Yes. Look at this.
And in this instant the boys life begins to unfold before my eyes. I watch as he lives his childhood with his heroic father, taking care of the Old Man without aid. I watch as he listens to his fathers words, as he goes to school, as he graduates,as he meets the girl he loves, as he enlists, as he leaves her and goes to war. As he fights. Throughout this flash, I witnessed a noose forming around his neck, a noose that wasnt there when his eyes were bright and vivid, full of life and color.
So does War cause the Dimming?
Its one of the symptoms.
Im becoming impatient and disturbed. And sad. Was my life like this? Was I dead before I became a ghost? The questions gnaw at my brain, hollowing out my skull. The Gallows bird returns me to the city after watching our Little Soldier.
Will he die?
Yes. Everyone does.
Why am I here? Can I do anything to save them? Their lives are sad, their suffering is inevitable, but there must be some hope. I have seen it, and it glimmered within that child. How can I save them?
The echoes of the dead ring through their ears all day. They choose not to listen. They provide their own nooses- they cause the Dimming.
There must be something I can do? Just for one human being!
The Gallows bird tilts its head. It seems interested in my proposition.
Okay ghost. Come with me.
It takes flight, charting a winding path through the city. As I follow, the grey city seems to slowly melt, the sludge of reality seeps into drainage voids. It reveals a colorful scene, of flowers and hills, and a solitary white house that stands erectly contrast to it all. The front door to the house swings open, and out comes a young woman, with long flowing blond hair. She is walking her dog, and at the moment she steps into the light, her hair shimmers a brilliant sun stroked gold. I feel at ease with her. This womans eyes are like light house beams, evaporating all darkness with her gaze; they possessed a guiding effect that could lead the fearful to warmth and safety.
I thought this is where you wanted to be?
Well... it is now.
The Gallows bird was still speaking in riddles, but this time, the birds tone was more bemused than melancholy. It was a nice change of pace for the feathered fiend. Then it took off. I watched it soar into the sunset.
Walk with her for a while.
He recalls his last moment in time, a somber and distasteful moment. He could recall his better half being ripped from his body, his colors receding away into the ditches around the park. The casual rocking of the swing he sat in nauseated his stomach. His world had gone grey, and the smell of a fresh rainfall permeated his senses. The wind was motionless, the grass was graceless. In this moment, he closes his eyes.
Ive walked with her for what seems to be a lifetime, though I know for a fact it has been a short amount of time. But each second I spend, I break the moment into tiny fragments and become consciously aware of these fragments, sucking the metaphorical marrow from each rich experience. I feel as though all has been made new. Is it absurd for a ghost to feel alive? But the color, the familiarity of this life. I think I... this ghost does not possess a word for what I feel. However, I notice that her eyes are dimming. She seems torn.
The Gallows bird has not returned. Each day I look to the horizon, fearing he will come and take me back to the Gallows. I fear of returning to death. Each moment I spend with her, I feel as though a portion of my body is leaving. This seems silly for a ghost to be feeling such feelings, to be noting such notions- and to fear death. I am under no delusions that I am not already dead, but it doesnt feel right. Through the passing of time, the moon crawls into the sky.
I stand by her bedside. She is crying. I place a ghostly hand upon her shoulder, like the gesture the Gallows bird gave me. No matter how much I want to comfort, my fingers desperately attempt to comfort. They provide no solace. A feeling of dread encroaches upon me. The familiar sound of wings flapping against the wind touches my ear.
No. I dont want to leave. I dont want to go.
The Gallows bird lightly lands upon my shoulder. She is still crying.
Come. Its time to walk among them.
He awakes to a swinging gaze. He recalls dozing off for just a second. The man stands up out of the swing. For some reason, he feels like hes been dead for what felt like an eternity. He shakes off his feeling of a bad dream... but... he has finally found a word for it. Quickly he digs into his pocket searching for his cell phone. After frantically dialing the number he waits for a voice to answer on the other end.
Im not leaving. I dont want to be a soldier.
Wait... What?
I said Im not leaving. I love you. And without you, Im pretty much dead anyways.


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OLYMPIA – March 2, 2012 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to attend an informational meeting about the first phase of the diseased tree removal process implemented at Kopachuck State Park in Pierce County. The public meeting will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Kopachuck Middle School, 10414 56th St. N.W., Gig Harbor. Information will be provided about the first phase of the project initiated in January 2012, as well as future plans for forest health at the park. In 2011, significant forest health issues were identified at Kopachuck State Park. Native tree pathogens, primarily laminated root rot, are aggressively attacking trees in select developed landscapes and surrounding natural forests, elevating the risk of tree failure and potential injury to persons and property in and adjacent to these areas. Laminated root rot is attacking Douglas-fir throughout the park, however, it is particularly noticeable in and around the campground, office, ranger residence, day-use parking, group camp and along the county road. The disease, which impacts the roots and lower stems of certain tree species, has the potential to cause healthy-looking trees to fail without warning. Due to safety concerns for park visitors, the campground at Kopachuck State Park has been closed since April 2011. As a result of the disease infestation, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has been faced with a significant long-term choice: 1) Remove the risk by cutting down the trees, or 2) Reduce the risk of public injury by removing developed facilities in these forest settings. After consultations with forest pathologists with the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and input from the public through a series of meetings, State Parks chose to move forward with the first option. In November 2011, the Director approved the implementation of prescriptions to reduce the risk of tree failure associated with laminated root rot in developed and associated areas at Kopachuck. Trees were to be treated and sold. Since the disease affects tree roots, most of the wood in an infected tree is still sound. The first phase of tree removal involves removing Douglas-fir (laminated root rot host) within a tree length and a half of the ranger residence and office/shop complex. The forest in Phase I was dominated by Douglas-fir, which has necessitated the removal of most of the trees in that area. Although the Phase I work has dramatically changed the current appearance of the area around the park office, the contractor has been carefully monitored and the cut is in compliance with the contract provisions. Phase I work is expected to be completed by March 10, 2012. Proceeds from the timber sale will be used for restoring the affected area. The Commission manages a diverse system of more than 100 state parks and recreation programs, including long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation. The 98-year-old park system will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013. Washington State Parks is on Twitter at WaStatePks_NEWS and YouTube at WashingtonStateParks. -30-


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Roberts and Sotomayor to administer oaths
Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, John G. Roberts, Jr., will administer the oath of office to President Barack Obama on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the inaugural swearing-in ceremony in Washington D.C.
"I will be honored to again stand on the Inaugural platform and take part in this important American tradition," said President Obama. "I look forward to having Chief Justice John Roberts administer my oath of office as we gather to celebrate not just a president or vice president, but the strength and determination of the American people."
Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor will administer the oath of office for Vice President Joseph Biden on Monday, Jan. 21. Sotomayor will join three other women throughout U.S. history who have administered the oath.
Governor to fill High Court vacancy
Governor Mark Dayton announced that he will begin the process of filling a vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court. Associate Justice Paul H. Anderson, who has served on the Court since July 1, 1994, will be retiring in May.
The application process is currently open for the vacancy and those interested in serving on the Court may contact Andrew Olson at firstname.lastname@example.com or at (651) 201-3413.
In a press release Gov. Dayton's and the Commission on Judicial Selection said that candidates are sought "who possess great integrity, extensive legal knowledge, broad experience and a commitment to fairness."
DPS posts DWI arrest figures for New Year's Eve
The Department of Public Safety released its preliminary count of New Year's Eve arrests for drivers operating motor vehicles while intoxicated. The DPS estimates that at least 300 people were arrested. The final count is to be confirmed next week.
The DPS adds that over 4,000 DWI offenders are currently using ignition interlock devices, which help ensure that drivers are sober when they get behind the wheel.
BCA recovers gun used in Cold Water officer's shooting
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced last Friday that the gun used to kill a Cold Spring, Minn. police officer has likely been found.
A press release issued Jan.4, said that BCA agents went to a home in Cold Spring in an effort to conduct a follow-up interview. When they arrived the individual they were to interview fled to an outbuilding on the property. Stearns County Sheriffs and BCA agents attempted to make contact with the individual to no avail.
Agents entered the building just before 7 p.m. and found the man, Eric Joseph Thomes, dead. Thomes, according to the press release, committed suicide by hanging. Officers later found a 20 gauge shotgun that BCA firearms experts believe was the gun used to shoot and kill Officer Thomas Decker.
"BCA agents and Stearns County Sheriff's Office investigators continue to work every lead in a methodical and thorough manner," said BCA Superintendent Wade Setter. "We are determined to fully reconstruct the events that led to Officer Decker's murder."
Setter said that while Thomes is a person of interest in the Decker's shooting, the case is active and ongoing.
The public is asked to call the Stearns County Sheriff's Office at 877-782-5683 or the BCA at 877-996-6222 or firstname.lastname@example.com with any information about Thomes activities between the week before the killing of Officer Decker on November 29, 2012 and Mr. Thomes' death on Wednesday.
Beware of phone scam
The Two Harbors Police Department is spreading the word about a phone scam. On the Department's Facebook page police say that someone is calling people about online drug purchases and claiming to be a DEA agent. The caller asks for money and threatens to arrest those who don't pay. The THPD urges residents not give callers posing as agents any information. Police say that the caller may be calling from 330-775-2680. They say the number cannot trace and is fraudulent. They advise not answering the phone if the call originates from this number, exercise caution if these calls do come in and do not give out any personal information.
A heads up from our neighbors to the west
The St Louis County Sheriff's Department is investigating an incident in which two men in a small unmarked car reportedly used dash-mount lights to stop a female motorist. They say the woman was travelling alone five miles south of Biwabik. The person who reported the incident said that she became suspicious of the men's' appearance and drove away.
The Sheriff's Office advises any motorists who is suspicious of a vehicle attempting to stop them, to pull over in a well-lit or populated area. Call 911 to report suspicious incidences and ask for identification from anyone claiming to be a peace officer.


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Hello again everyone. I know its been a couple of days since I have updated anything, but I finished the wow herbalism guide to go with the wow alchemy guide I put up a couple of days ago. The guide includes maps with the quickest routes to get you to 525. I will probably be working on the wow inscription guide next since it also uses herbs. Herbalism is a good way to make a lot of gold in wow, so I will making another page focused on the best places to farm herbs.
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on 16-01-2012 10:55 PM
sorry ive not been active lately, buying an xbox meant id gradually distance myself from the ps3 and therefore i have not been active with the clan. will be nice to keep the community going wherever it is hosted.
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not sure which is the best free forum site to use
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Your probably better off asking Boa or Jonny about that. They seem to be the ones who know what their doing in that area.
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i found this site but i wouldnt know where to start, id rather leave it to someone who knows a bbit more about these things
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I'm useless when it comes to websites and hosting etc so sorry I can't help Xhair. This place will do for now anyway, there's no rush
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Many people associate with gold prosperity in our time, expensive jewelry and a solid investment. But now the use of small particles of this precious metal, down to the nanoscale, makes it even possible that gold nanoparticles could contribute to solving some critical global problems of today and the near future, because these tiny gold particles have a variety of unique properties that lead to materials covering a wide range of options. Moreover they are still very cost effective, very different from the usual thinking of this expensive precious metal that reaches continuously new record nominal highs.
These gold nanoparticles have been used for centuries, albeit unconsciously. Roman artisans took advantage of the effect, which was created when they added gold chloride into molten glass: fine gold particles were created, the glass coloring purple-red. Today we know that these particles are nanoscaled. In many cathedrals throughout Europe such colored glass windows can be found.
Properties and Applications
The earliest medical applications of gold went up to the year 2500 BC. The Chinese used this precious metal to achieve a healing effect.
The full potential in biomedical applications, however, revealed nanotechnology. Tumor-targeting techniques that exploit the existing biocompatibility of gold, are being developed as well as other simple to implement, cost effective and reliable diagnostic tests for rapid detection of prostate cancer or other tumors. Currently, tumor-targeting drug delivery systems with gold nanoparticles are in Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical testing. They showed promising results so far. In the field of diagnostics, the precious metal convinces by its testimony reliability and sensitive power with minimal material usage. Thus rapid tests, such as for pregnancy or for salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter bacteria, are unimaginable without gold nanoparticles. Likewise, it is already possible to measure by means of functionalised colloidal gold nanoparticles the occurrence of HIV disease and its progress in the body by appropriate rapid diagnostic tests. Similarly, the commercialisation of early prostate cancer diagnostics seems to be possible in the near future by the use of a system, based on gold nanoparticles rapid test methods.
However, the applications of nano gold are not only limited to the medical sector. The precious metal in its nanoscaled form may also contribute to the more efficient and "greener" production of some of today's chemical intermediates used in the production of our everyday commodities and food products. Also the tiny gold particles can be used in air and water purification, for example via the efficient binding of mercury emissions into the atmosphere.
Attempts were made to produce cheap and efficient fuel cells with (nano-)gold, a major clean-energy technology of the near future.
One of the largest and still growing industries, the information and communication technology (ICT), can also hardly refrain from the use of gold. Here it is used for the development of conductive nanoparticle inks, for example, to print on plastics for electronic applications, because it has high durability and excellent resistance. Further investigations on touch-sensitive displays with gold nanoparticles show enhanced values, as well as these particles can cause a further improvement of flash memory devices (eg USB flash drives or SSD hard drives).
In particular, the current standard conductive material for touch screens, ITO, could be replaced by the combination of nanoscale gold and CNTs in a transparent layer. Other possible applications are in the area of solar cells.
The numerous applications of gold nanoparticles are mainly based on the unique properties of these tiny particles. They show very high biocompatibility and are thus non-toxic, which makes gold interesting for biomedical applications. Due to the so-called surface plasmon resonance effect the color of the particles changes, when hormones, antigens, etc. are attached. Hits a suitably modified gold nanoparticle an only during pregnancy released and in a urine or blood sample existing hormone, so it changes color and pregnancy can be detected.
Natural resources and manufacturing
Gold occurs on earth in the primary raw materials as gold-bearing rock (gold ore) and in secondary deposits as fine metal. The world's annual production is currently about 2,600 tons, about one hundred times more than in the 19th Century. Significant amounts of gold are produced during the refining of other metals such as copper, nickel or other metals. So sometimes only these "impurities" lead to an economical exploitation.
Large parts of gold nanoparticles are now obtained via the reduction of gold chloride solution (so-called tetra-chloro-aureate). This process uses different materials as a reducing agent, such as citric acid, oxalic acid, boron hydrides or others. Alternatively, it is also possible to generate such nanoparticles via laser radiation or UV light irradiation. In addition to the reducing agent a stabiliser is added during the process. This and the choice of the process parameters significantly affect the size, shape and morphology of nanoparticles.
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Calling it an assault on private property, Jacksonville has declared its own battle on graffiti in popular neighborhood shopping areas and recently made arrests including dozens of felony counts against five men on burglary, mischief and other charges.
From the Five Points area through other parts of Riverside and onto the city's rail yards, an aggressive investigation has ended with more than 70 charges against the men in 11 cases, according to police and jail records.
Police will not talk about the eight-month investigation into what has been estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, saying it is an ongoing initiative.
At least $200,000 in damage has occurred in the past two years, said Officer Mike Duckworth, who has been part of a two-man team concentrating on graffiti in the Riverside area.
"It was so excessive in the Riverside area that my chain of command said, 'I need you to start paying more attention to it,' " he said.
Arrested were Hugo Eduardo Granada, 36, of Orange Park on three charges; Steven Allan Obester, 23, of Jacksonville on 24 charges; Shawn Christopher Perkins, 26, of Jacksonville on five charges; Michael Frederick Slayton, 32, of Jacksonville on 16 charges; and Ethan Michael Terry, 22, of Jacksonville on 26 charges, according to court records.
Four of the arrests were in mid-November. The fifth was Wednesday.
Charges include criminal mischief, interfering with a railroad train and burglary. The third-degree felonies can carry penalties of $5,000 and up to five years in prison.
Rail cars damaged by graffiti cost more than $3,000 apiece to repaint, Duckworth said.
Arrest documents show the damage included spray painting of graffiti nicknames, or tags, such as "Groner," "Morse," "Stab" and "Dote."
"They want kudos in their own cultures," said Duckworth, who said websites publicize the paintings that often appear to be nothing more than meaningless words in exaggerated lettering.
"I was amazed how much our city and whole county and outlying counties have been affected by vandalism," he said.
In October police found five freight cars with an estimated $10,000 in spray-paint damage, including "Groner" and "TS" tags. Some men were identified as the taggers but could not be detained because an officer didn't see the painting occur.
In July, businesses, utility boxes and other targets were hit around Park and King streets, causing about $30,000 in damage over a period of months, the Times-Union was told at the time.
Organizations such as the nonprofit City Beautiful Jax have been tackling the issue, promoting prevention techniques and working with police. Now with those arrested facing felony sentences, the hope is that a message will be sent.
In Five Points, the problem has been abating in part because of efforts by businesses to push back.
"In the past, we would get our building painted at least once a week," said David Joudi, owner of Riverside Liquors and Village Wine Shop. Now he said he sees graffiti only occasionally.
One of the biggest deterrents was to paint over or remove the damage quickly. Those who were doing the damage didn't come back when their work was covered quickly, he said.
"They want their work to last," he said. "They want people to see it."
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Any preferences?
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Have you tried buying the .com from the owner?
Either that or find a new name. We recently went through this and had to ditch not less then 15-20 great names because the domain name wasn't available. Eventually we ran out of ideas and added the word "outlet" to our main name. Although that's not a perfect solution - it's working for us.
You can try the usual tricks of adding things like Officialdomainname.com or domainnameonline.com theoriginaldomain.com - that sort of thing.
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I'm not in a position to do anything about or anything, but I can confirm that having something other than a .com can be a serious problem.
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If you do need a US audience, I'd say the .net is better than the hyphenated .com, but I agree with Jill. You might be better off using a neologism with a .com. If you go that route, just don't participate in the silly Web 2.0 fad of dropping a vowel (e.g. flickr).
Posted 20 July 2006 - 11:24 AM
The .com isn't in use and is registered to Verisign, seems I need to get my interest registered in their Central Listing Service, anyone recommend a good Dropcatcher?
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Drinks are on me....
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It depends. How much traffic are you willing to lose because you have the .net and everybody types in the .com since that's all they see in advertisements?
It always goes back to Branding and other-than-search-engine advertising. By getting a .net when someone else has the .com you're only putting a hill in your path that you don't need to climb.
Most people are not that Internet savvy. Heck, outside of those of us who do this stuff for a living, many don't even know what .net is!
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Because we're committed types, we decided to go take a look at launch events held in both Melbourne and Sydney, to celebrate the launch of the Xbox 360 in Australia.
One of our spies headed down to an opening in Melbourne held at an EB Games store at Elizabeth St, Melbourne.
It was a rather low key affair with some 50 people turning up to get their hands on an Xbox 360. Patrons were invited inside at 11pm to pay for their console and receive a ticket which they could exchange for their console, come midnight. One of the store employees told us that one person had pre-ordered the console and 37 games, which must be the entire confirmed release schedule.
Thanks to theory for this report.
Meanwhile, a couple of our staff members headed down to Centrepoint in Sydney, where the official launch was being held.
The setup for the event exceeded our expectations. On the left side of the mall there was a row of 360 demo units and a tent where Nova 96.9 was broadcasting live. On the right side were more demo units, along with a stall serving free pizza and coke (or water). Also on the right side was a small stage-like area (complete with concert style barricades) where a few performances were held and game trailers were projected on to a large white sheet.
As with Melbourne, those who pre-ordered were allowed inside to complete their payment in exchange for a ticket, with the colour based on how early you got there. When it grew close to midnight, they called all those with the earliest tickets close to the stage. Then a few minutes before 12, they brought on two dance acts - firstly a hip-hop ŌĆśdance offŌĆÖ, then a group of cheerleaders wearing skimpy Xbox 360 outfits. These ran until 12:10, although no one seemed to mind.
Finally they displayed a countdown on the screen. Between the numbers being displayed on the screen a light was shone from behind a curtain illuminating a lady making poses reminiscent of a James Bond opening sequence. As the countdown reach 0, the curtan was pulled away to reveal an actor dressed as (a very faithful) Joanna Dark.
All in all the event was quite successful. Despite the rain everyone seemed to have a good time.
We took a few videos which you can check out below...
PGR3 on a demo machine (DivX - 11MB)
The crowd (DivX - 4MB)
Krumping and Clowning (DivX - 7MB)
Dancing girls (DivX - 37MB)
Final coundown (DivX - 12MB)
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Depending on which forecast the south shore of Long Island listens to, they'll either get four to eight inches of snow or one to two feet.
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UPDATE: CNN's Chad Myers pointed out that the computer models are very different. If you look at these forecasts, New York City will get either 5.7 inches or 23.3 inches of snow.
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So if Brazil are to lift the World Cup next year, the player widely regarded as the third best in the world behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will have to lift his game considerably.
"It did not go as I had expected or wanted," the 21-year-old Neymar told reporters. "I would have liked to help the team more, but today was not my day. Next time."
Wednesday's defeat might stir memories of the last time Brazil hosted the World Cup in 1950.
Needing just a draw to be crowned world champions in the final game of the tournament, Brazil lost 2-1 to Uruguay and missed out on a first World Cup triumph -- an event referred to by playwright Nelson Rodrigues as "our Hiroshima".
That loss scarred Brazilian society -- a similar failure next year is unimaginable.
"Our chances of winning the World Cup are big," said Brazil's Bayern Munich defender Dante. "That's our mentality, that's what we are focused on. In our heads we can't go there and think if we finish second or third that's enough.
"The fans will be very important. You can expect every game to be 60,000, 70,000 people together with us, and we are going to use their emotion to make us stronger on the pitch.
"We have great players who are used to pressure and our motivation is really high."
Ramires was is similarly defiant mood.
"We are going to be ready," said Chelsea midfielder. "We are going in to win the World Cup."


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I. Introduction
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Most parents long to provide their children with the best they can offer on every level. But what is "the best"? The birth horoscope of a child is a map of patterns and potentials which exist in that child from the moment of birth. Encouragement of
these potentials in childhood can help a child to develop greater confidence and hope for a future which is more authentically his or her own, so that greater happiness and fulfillment are possible later in life.
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The rich array of individual abilities and potentials portrayed in Eleanor's birth horoscope is set against the background of an inherent temperament bias which may be partly hereditary but is also the reflection of a mysterious essence which belongs
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[..] Blatant favouritism within the family, conditional love based on whether parents are pleased with her, and emotional manipulation through the imposition of guilt are extremely destructive to Eleanor's confidence and ability to
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This is one of the most comprehensive chapters of the "Child's Horoscope". This short version touches only on a few of the central characters in your child's personality. The complete report provides a detailed description on 7-9 pages.
The tension between the main characters in Eleanor's inner story is the source of energy which provides the impetus for growth, movement and the formation of a healthy individuality.
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Despite her inherently optimistic spirit Eleanor may harbour many secret fears, and her confidence and faith in life may periodically be buffeted by strange moods of anxiety and mistrust. Deep down she does not forget the hurts and disappointments
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This chapter contains valuable information on the child's basic needs and the relationship with her parents. The complete horoscope covers this chapter on 5-6 pages.
Every child has particular ways in which he or she experiences and seeks emotional contact with others, and this may not always accord with other, more dominant personality traits.
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I am sad now..
I am sad now..
Idk how people stay attached to one fandom for so long. Even the ones I don't totally shrug off go dormant all the time, like buffy or star trek for me.
I used to get SUPER into stuff then just drop it. I still get really into stuff and then drop it, but not as much.
Anyway my point is I don't get how people do it long-term. I'd get tired of it or into something new. It seems like it would get stale.
It depends largely on how extreme you go. If you're mostly a passive part of the fandom, you can go longs times without worrying about it, then really have some nice discussions at long intervals.
For example, my biggest fandom is Lord of the Rings. Do I ever talk about LotR? Not really. I may make a few scattered references, and all the gufs I use are from LotR, but that's about it. I'm not trying to show it off to people, so I don't get bored of it.
You can't be friends with yourself
Act my age? What the fuck is that, act my age? What do I care how old I am?
The Ocean is old as fuck.
It will still drown your ass with vigor.
RIP PLATINUM VAGINA THREAD </3 | Watch my bullshit.
Basicly? I get into something for a little while, and the intense intrest dies down into normal fandom, with sporadic changes into being something I'm really into. Once I begin to like something, I look it up and stuff, so later, when I might talk about it, I know what I'm talking about. Rarely ever do I go super crazy about something, or focus on one thing to long. I change my set to reflect my intrests, and sometimes adopt a quirk for a while. That's about it. Balance is key.
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Hello HoN Community.I wonder if S2 can make greek voices and translation in game cause many greek people want that.It's just a thought about future and would be a pleasure for us to be made.I think if u find the correct staff and people this can be made with not many difficulties!
Why?Why then HoN is translated to other languages like yours,Brazil e.t.c. I mean why not us???It would be more enjoyfull for our country that's why.
S2 wont do that as you see many thread in this forum, you can try translating by yourself like me
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No offence, but i lol'd
When the greek language become a official language in 6 other contries,and addition second language in 13 more contries,like german language it is,then u should ask for greek language in hon,until then u should wait peacefuly until some one make greek language mode.Peace.
By your logic,lets make lets put every language from the world(about 200 contries or so) to hon,it will be fun.
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FORT EDWARD - For many, not receiving mail on Saturday is just a minor inconvenience. But in rural America, including Washington County, where agriculture is the major industry, no mail on Saturday could have a major impact.
Hartford's Town Supervisor, Dana Haff, says farmers tend to rely on mail to pay their bills and get paid and interrupting that service could be a major problem, especially on holiday weekends when delivery could be down for three or four days.
"If you're going to take out one day of delivery, maybe mid-week, Wednesday would be better because now you're not going to have a large block without mail coming out," said Haff.
During a meeting with Congressman Bill Owens Thursday morning, Washington County Supervisors talked about unemployment, sequestration and gun control. And several shared their displeasure over the Post Office's decision to halt Saturday delivery. Saying the region is already hampered by poor cell service and lack of broadband internet.
"And here we are in the rural area and they say now we're going to cut your postal service but we're still yet to get cell service and we're still yet to get the good internet service," said Brian Campbell, Hebron Town Supervisor.
Congressman Owens agrees, saying the Post Office failed to consider rural areas that are more reliant on mail and should instead be looking for more ways to make money.
"I think they could focus on revenue enhancement rather than focusing on cutting," said Owens, D - Plattsburgh.
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