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Tetrahedral: Isles of Akar

• Oct 02, 2010 from franklymister(Jayson Elliot )
  Sethwyne looked out into the ocean, at the sunrise. Shiveringknee deepin water, his right hand grips his spear all the more strongly. It was made from twisted wood from a land some to the east and tipped with the small iron point that hadcost him a month of tax equivalent.In his left he held a small sack seeping with the bleeding remains of fresh fish caught that morning.
  The water parted quickly as Sethwyne headed into the abandoned island shallows. Around his legs he felt the kelp which would have been harvested had not been the reports. He stoped before the marker string, defining where the crops stop and where the water grows to deep to use in underwater farming. Now he could feel the cold morning water leaking down hismammalian skin water coats.Reflexively he tightened the various ties abound to hold his body heat.Slowly he opened the bleeding bag and emptied its contents into the water before him.
  Within minutes Sethwyne sighted the single fin he was waiting for. Immediately he assessed its size and determined that he is dealing with a young. He sighed, knowing that this small kill means little in terms of honor. As the creaturedrewcloser Sethwyne readied his spear, aiming its point at the targets unseen mouth. Impact, Sethwyne stabed his weapon, despite the resistants of water, into the Sharuks mouth and up its soft upper mouth into its cranium. I would be happier with this kill, Sethwyne thought, if I wrist didnt have a tooth shoved into it.
  Akar is plane of heroic knights, miserable shivering peasants, dangerous voyages, and the hope of a glorious reward. In this same world an adventurer can live his entire life knowing how to swim, yet still have it end in panicked drowning. For better or for worse, adventures take to the high sees: young warriors for glory, lame peasants for freedom, inspired holy men in their search for their god, or mages who wish to master the skills of water parting.
  The Narwhal Knights
  Narwhal knights are the most brave and loyal warriors across the seas of Akar. Each and every knight serves on his lord with care, hoping that one day his lord will see him fit to become a vassal, and trust him with land. By tradition, once a narwhal knight has land, he can legally take a wife. Generally no knight is given charge of more then three islands full of peasants. With more a fair tactician could easily betray his lord and establish his own kingdom, using the ocean as a shield.
  Due to the lack ofmetalloid material found around about the islands, narwhal knights rely on more abundant material. Large amounts of fur are layered about for armor, and most weapons are made of wood, which itself is still rather uncommon.
  The Peasant Life
  Peasant individuals are rarely people of note, but in mass they are the social backbone of all the kingdoms(with the single exception of the great forest island to the far east). They provide the foodnecessary to feed themselves and their higher ups,as wells as pay for any war that might beoccurringat the time. In these times of great strife ships of war might actually be built and employed; peasants generally loathe the alternate work.
  
  Seasons of growing on Akar aresimilarto most other worlds. Planting of young crops is carried out during the early spring, and harvest is completed in the late fall. These time constrictions are considered more so, as all farming is donehydrologically and planting must be done before the high watered late fall. Because of this most peasant work is done in cold water. tocounteractthis peasants were fur almost universally and work in hour long shifts.
  Only the most hopeless peasants ever even consider becoming adventurers. Out of these few, only about half attempt to implement the new lifestyle. Out of that half, none have returned.
  Religion
  In a world mostly dominated by oceanic activity, it only stands to reason that people worshippersonificationsof the sea. Of these many, only two have spread in dominance above the rest. These are the cults of Mantary and Whaley, and are female and male deities respectively.
  Mantary, Mother of the Sea, Lordess of Calm, was described in Calr Frasai, the well know founder of church of Mantary, in the third volume of the epic titled Water.
  She appeared before me glistening eyes like pearls
  Hair fell like kelp upon her shoulders
  All motion was muted about her
  Finsstretched down her appendages
  Seemed to be dry on whilst she stood on the beach
  It is saidthat Mantary mothered all peaceful life in the sea, as well as the merfolk, have a more flexible a disposition due to their human halves. Priests of Mantary are chaotic or neutral in nature and never evil.
  Whaley, Lord of the Storms, Father of Sharuk, is perhaps the most speculated on deity on Akar. He has few followers, most of which are the violent outcasts of society. There is no defining doctrine imposed on followers of Whaley, which is precisely why Whaley has no lawful followers. He is random and violent, much like the ocean can be. More so...

Apple MacBook MB467LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

• Sep 03, 2010 from epakapong(Peter) in *
  Apple MacBook MB467LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop
  
  
  List Price: USD 1299.00Lowest Used Price: USD 835.00Lowest New Price: USD 1979.00Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 1300.00Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
  
  Binding: Personal Computers
  Manufacturer: Apple Computer
  
  
  Product Description:Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, the new MacBook is thinner, lighter, and more powerful than ever. The streamlined enclosure slides easily into backpacks and briefcases and is stunning in any setting. NVIDIA delivers discrete-level graphics with up to five times the performance,1 so you can immerse yourself in faster, smoother, more lifelike 3D gameplay. The brilliant, ultrathin LED-backlit display provides instant full screen brightness and enhances any media viewing experience. Click anywhere on the all-new glass Multi-Touch trackpadthe spacious, smooth surface doubles as the button. Multi-Touch gestures now come to the MacBook, so you can use your fingers to swipe through photos, rotate an image, and pinch to zoom in and out. With the new four-finger swipe gesture, access Expos modes and toggle between open applications. And MacBook is greener than ever: Its highly recyclable and more energy efficient. At just 0.95 inch thin and 4.5 pounds,2 MacBook is truly the next generation of notebooks. 1Testing conducted by Apple in October 2008 using preproduction 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duobased MacBook units with NVIDIA GeForce 9400M. MacBook systems with 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo and Intel GMA X3100 were shipping units. MacBook continuously monitors system thermal and power conditions, and may adjust processor speed as needed to maintain optimal system operation. 2Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. 31GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.Amazon.com Product Description:Redesigned with a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, the MacBook is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's design. The MacBook also includes a new 13.3-inch, LED-backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) and a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) and features includes Apple's Multi-Touch technology. The redesigned MacBook (see larger version). Under the hood, the MacBook is powered by a powerful 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. And the MacBook features the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor, which delivers outstanding 3D game play with up to five times faster graphics performance than the previous generation. It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. Other hardware features include a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), and Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections) The New MacBook Design Traditionally notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the new MacBook all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody enclosure. Every MacBook starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook you immediately notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack. The standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been replaced with a new glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which provides 40 percent more tracking area than before. Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page. Pinch to zoom in and out. Rotate an image with your fingertips. Swipe with three fingers to flip through your photo libraries. Swipe with four fingers to show your desktop, view all open windows, or switch applications. The entire trackpad surface is also a button, allowing you to both track and click virtually anywhere on the trackpad. And you can easily enable multiple virtual buttons in software, such as right-clicking. The keyboard has also been improved, with the rigid aluminum keyboard webbing cut precisely to hold the keys, which are...

Panasonic Unveils Handheld Hardware Focusing On Mobile MMO Gaming

• Oct 05, 2010 from lorehound in Gaming
  Panasonic has tried, and failed, to enter the video game sector before. Numerous parties have tried to destroy Nintendos hold on the handheld market, from Sony to Nokia to Bandai. No party with the exception of Sony has managed to stay around, let alone gain any ground. Panasonic is looking to avoid the failures of the past by creating a new market, true mobile MMO gaming.
  Forget mobile applications. The Jungle hopes to relegate these small windows in to our MMOG worlds like WoW, Fallen Earth or Guild Wars 2, as pure rubbish. Panasonic will attempt to carve its own niche with The Jungle. The company believes that by developing a piece of hardware capable of playing todays browser-based MMO games it can create the mobile MMOG market.
  Hit the jump for the full details.
  
  
  The Jungle is a mobile device concept designed specifically for online gamers, that resembles a small laptop. The machine has a full QWERTY keyboard and touchpad, in addition to standard gaming equipment like shoulder buttons and a D-pad. 4G/3G and WiFi support werent mentioned, but will likely be a standard feature for a piece of hardware of this type.
  The Flash teaser/reveal video (above) showed a micro USB port and headphone and cross-branding with the upcoming Battlestar Galactica MMORPG. Its rumored that the device will run a Linux OS, which means current MMOG will need to be ported to Linux to play. The thousands of browser-based games will reportedly run without issue.
  Panasonic hasnt divulged the full juicy details or launch plans, but the company believes it has a winner. All we can say for now is that this mean little machine features a kick-ass display, touch pad, keyboard, and other gaming controls that well be saying more about soon, the company said.
  Like the rest of the world, were intrigued, but cautious. Details on system specifications, such as wireless options, size, weight, battery life and screen resolution are non-existent. Panasonics last attempt in the video game industry was a total (expensive) failure. There is also no experienced person leading the charge as far as we know.
  Yet, this is something I am highly interested in. What about the Lore Hound Pound? Are you up to do some mobile questing? What if and I wouldnt hold your breath here a Linux port of your favorite game actually happened?

Coach New Kristin Studded Leather Pleated Satchel

• Sep 15, 2010 from catherine101(Spring August) in *
  As one of the most well-known brands in the handbag world, Coach never fails to give us innovative lines and multiple collections every season. Established in1941as a family run workshop in Manhattan, Coach is quickly renowned not only for their style but also quality. Now, its designer handbags are beloved by millions men and women all over the world.
  From the Coach Fall Winter 2010 collection, I love this new Kristin studded leather pleated satchel most. Featuring crackled metallic leather with intricate studding, this Coach bag illustrates an extreme luxurious and stylish look. Either in antique nickel or boysenberry color, it is very appealing and attractive. No other bag has integrated studs with metallic leather as perfect as this one. Its like a piece of art which is so delicate and exquisite that I am afraid I would destroy it. The enameled hardware gives the sophisticated satchel silhouette a glamorous dose of tough luxe. Finishing off the bag is the top leather handles with metallic leather loops. Whats more, besides the 6 1/2 top handles, it also has a detachable shoulder strap with 11 1/4 drop for shoulder-carrying or even cross the body.
  From outside, this designer bag is nothing short of gorgeous. So is the inside. Open the top zipper and it reveals the large interior. Full of fabric lining, the interior features several pockets: one zip pocket, a cell phone and multifunction pocket, which are convenient for your tiny belongings. In addition, the whole size of the bag is 12 (L) x 11 (H) x 3 (W), providing large enough space to hold as much stuff as you wish. This bag will cost you $598.
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Thintervention: Oer the Mountain

• Sep 20, 2010 from celebritynews1 in Entertainment
  Thintervention: Oer the Mountain is a post from: Celebrity News | Celebrity Gossip | BuzzHollywood.com
  Thintervention: Oer the Mountain is a post from: Celebrity News | Celebrity Gossip | BuzzHollywood.com
  
  
  I'm baaaaack. You win!
  
  G'morning, or good evenin', 'Gasmii! It's actually early afternoon for me as I start this, having spent all morning at the gym. I'm hurtin'. I did an hour of strength training, and then an hour of step aerobics. (I love step--I sweat my balls off, but who cares because it's so much FUN.) Then I ran for a bit on the treadmill, and THEN I tried the trick some of you were talking about last week, walking backwards on the treadmill. I did it super-slowly to start but on a wicked incline, and WOW. (I actually broke the treadmill after a while, too. Had to hop off and reset it with the on/off switch. Oops!) I'm definitely doing that again!
  
  Anyway, enough about this asshole. Let's go talk about those assholes!
  
  It's week two with our gang of loveable wannabe TV stars. Remember last week, when we established our baseline workout and got a taste of everyone's personalities. Nikki proved to be a troublemaker, and Joe showed us that he's got that extra special combination of "cockiness" and "low self-esteem". Brian ran stairs with cookie-hands, and Stacy lost "a small puppy". So what are we in for this week?
  
  I paid a little closer attention to the opening credits this week. (Thank God they're short--my attention span can't handle it anymore. Thanks, 21st century!) There's a lot of buzzwords flashing up, and it's clear that Jackie really wants to be the personal savior to all of these folks. And ya know what? She just can't. I know she's not doing the group therapy herself, but I still don't see her making a transformation to anyone's soul. I'd trust her with my abs and that's about it.
  
  Bryan's chillin' at home with his partner, Miguel. He's nibbling begrudgingly on rice cakes and bitching about the diet he's been on so far. (He's not bitching about the seven pounds he's lost, though!) Miguel's a really supportive partner, encouraging without being crazed and letting Bryan run the show. (But hopefully stepping in if Bryan starts to go off the wagon.) They're cute. Bryan wants turkey tonight, and in the voice-over, he helpfully informs us that he feels unattractive and that this affects his relationship. Ah, the melding of the mundane and the deep. This show.
  
  Shay and Kim are having breakfast--some yogurt, which I thought was against the law! Even if it's fat-free plain Greek yogurt, it's still 9 grams of sugar! (I just checked mine!) Shay, you're a bad person. Just kidding. She's happy to be under 200. And Kim wants her to move her ass so they can get their workout started.
  
  
  
  Bravo's caption reads, "Shay enjoying a healthy breakfast." Not according to Jackie, she's not!
  
  Hey, let's all meet at the gym. And then let's just sit there in the lobby for a while. Nikki's been out all night, took a quick nap between parties and this workout. She probably REEKS of alcohol. Like, it's coming out of her pores. A boozy friend of mine helped me move a few years ago, and though he hadn't had a drink yet that day, the stuff he'd imbibed the night before just oozed out of him all morning. It was like a distillery hauling my couch up the stairs. Anyway, Joe's pretty judgmental about Nikki's behaviors, and he's that way because he hates himself. We all know that already, right?
  
  Jackie shows up and is like, "WTF? Get inside and start warming up!" I bet they don't sit around like that again! Assistant trainer Craig is already in there, getting in his own workout before they get started. I can appreciate that he's a handsome guy, but I'm not into blonde men. Especially blonde men with a Spencer-like flesh-beard. (And is it me, or is he a little beady-eyed or cross-eyed?)
  
  Jackie calls everyone around to talk about this week's workout strategy. It's the basics of strength training, working to complete muscle failure. I'm on board with this right now, because it's something I'm doing in my own workouts. You push until you can't. Your muscle fibers tear up a little with the stress of the workout, and it's in their repair of themselves that you get stronger. This is all good, go forth Jackie. (She just thanked me for my blessing. You didn't hear her? See, I need to lose 15 lbs, but I'm the expert here today.)
  
  Jackie's next coaching strategy is to tell them not to stop until they drop. Motivation and mental fortitude are very important things in working out and losing weight. A half-hearted workout isn't going to do a whole lot for you. Sure, it's better than sitting on the couch all night, but still. You have to push yourself. It might be uncomfortable, but you don't get stronger unless you push yourself. However, these folks are still pretty new to what's going on, and I worry that we're going from zero to sixty a little too hardcore. Then again, I think they've been working out all week so far, so I hope...