...Preface: The Warrior Series: Sad to say, I have read a few of them when I was deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. That’s because it’s what they would send me in care packages along with other goodies I liked. But that was another time and story in my life I care to put behind me. So, it has been expressed to me in the past that the ending to the first series was a little weak and I agree. The whole Tigerstar getting batted aside by some little wiener cat from Twolegplace rather than getting his ASS handed to him by Firestar was kind of lame in their eyes. Neither one liked it when a new “Bad Guy” shows up right at the last second and tries to take the place of a long standing relationship with a hated arch enemy, like you’re supposed to be afraid of this guy all of the sudden. Nope. The original Warriors series, released from 2003 to 2004, consists of six books, Into the Fire: Fire and Ice: Forest of Secrets: Rising Storm: A Dangerous Path and The Darkest Hour. Since The Darkest Hour is the last book I read in Iraq, I had to go to the library on Camp Pendleton to look over the book one more time before I started this. The top section in Italic is straight from the final battle in the 6th book, The Darkest Hour, which is my starting point for what you will read below. Anyway, not a great bit of writing on my part, especially the abrupt ending, but according to both my daughter’s, they thought it was a good attempt & agreed that if the story ended the way I put...
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...The Voices Told Me So It had been yet another long day. It was about 11pm, so I started playing the new computer game which I’d downloaded about a week ago, I was so addicted. In fact the last 6 days of my life had practically revolved around this game. There was something about the game that drew me in. It was set in a dark forest next to a river; the game had quite an eerie feel and was quite gruesome as you had to kill everyone that stood in your way in order to get to the next level. It was 3:25 in the morning, my mum had told me to get off the computer hours ago but I don’t tend to listen to her much now anyway, she as well as everyone else was so calm even though there were disappearances around our town. I kept telling my mum to be careful, especially when walking to the shop but she just looked at me as if I was crazy. I wouldn’t leave my room though. Oh no. I mean, nothing can happen to me whilst I’m stored away in my room, right? I hadn’t had slept properly for a couple days but as tired as I was, I was too afraid to sleep, I would just toss and turn in my bed all night just so I didn’t have to endure what would happen when I closed my eyes. You see, I’d been having the same dream over and over for the past week now. In this dream I’d see a road, a long dark road that seemed to never end. And it was like I was an untouchable spirit floating above the image of myself walking along this road until I came to a stop. And suddenly my spirit would race like a lightning...
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...Knight and Smamurais were the similarities greater than the differences Are the similarities or differences greater between a samurai and a kights. It all started in 1000 to 1600 CE Europe and Japan had a weak government and an even weaker army. It took place in feudal Europe and feudal Japan. They're completely different in the way they fight to the way they trained.They're a different soldier in so many ways. Feudalism that's how it started when a lord acquires a large piece of land and gives some of it to a lesser noble exchange for military services,food,and farm land.They trained these lesser nobles into soldiers,in Europe they were called Knights and in Japan they were called Samurais. They were different by what they called their leaders and by the way they were brought up. They were different by what they believed in. (Background Essay) There leader was called by a different names in Japan they were called Daimyos and in Europe they were called Lords. As the Samurai worked for the Daimyos the Knights worked for the Lord's. Both were taught differently and both started at different times for their training. They were both started at different times. As a Saumiras, when he or she hit the age of 14 they were called a Genpuku. When a Knight became 14 they were called a Squire a Squire continued with weapon training but was called a fighting man. Another difference is the code they followed. A Samurai followed the code of Bushido while a Knight followed Chivalry. Bushido...
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...“More than a thousand years ago, a class of professional warriors arose, who swore oaths of loyalty to noble lords and fought to the death to defend them in battle.” Before this, warlords would fight each other to claim land and had threatened to destroy your way of life. Knights and Samurai were the saviors of the nobles and people. Some may argue that Knights and Samurai were extremely different, although they are very much alike. The Samurai and Knights had similar training methods and had similar codes of honor. For Samurai and Knights, the training was very similar. First off, they both started their training at a young age. From the source of the PBS series tilted, “Warrior Challenge” it states that, “ [A] prospective knight’s training [began at the age of four or five] “ (Doc. C) and from the PBS series titled, “Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire” states that, “The rigorous training (of samurai)...began in childhood…” (Doc. C) These two pieces of evidence show that both the knights and samurai had started their training at a young age. This was probably because they could soak in all of the skills while they were young. Also, the warriors of Europe and Japan practiced with a...
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...BOOK ONE A Samurai must become one who is permanently dead. Basically this is saying being a warrior means that if one is faced with the option of life or death the person quickly chooses death.They trust in Bushido that their death is decided by fate and only when the time comes they will be faced with death. Borrow from the wisdom of the past. There will be no excuses that can be taken seriously if you borrow from the wisdom of our elders and of the past, because no matter what circumstances you fall into there has been a person faced with your dilemma and you can learn from the mistakes or decisions. Commit than never waiver. If your mind is set to do something or to accomplish a task and a plan is thought out do not hesitate to do what you believe is right and your instincts will take over as a warrior and the goal will be accomplished. BOOK TWO Never forget the fundamentals. Those who work hard at the practice out of love and passion for what they do tend to get puffed up with pride failing to remember the fundamentals and must stop all extraneous thoughts. There is no better way than to die in battle. As a warrior you must commit yourself to being faced with wars and countless battles you must not wither in the sight of death but race towards it as you are running towards heaven and fight like you are in the presence of God. Right now is that crucial moment and that crucial moment is now. one must treat the present as if this...
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...OPERATION MANUAL FOR BLOWER Maintenance Plan More maintenance may be required if the unit is used to pump abrasive gases and vapors, or if the pump is operated continuously at the extremes of its performance or environment limits. The inspection and maintenance list is as follow: 1. Check the belt tension: Visually inspect the drive belts for signs of wear. If any of the belts show significant wear or are cracked replace all the belts as a complete set. Frequency: First 24 Hours 2. Check the Oil Level: The pump have two oil cases, one at the drive end and one at the non-drive end. The oil levels should be checked when the pump is not running. The normal level should be the middle of the sight glass. Frequency: Weekly Drive End Oil Capacity | Non Drive End Oil Capacity | 4 Liters | 3 Liters | 3. Check the Inlet Filter is not Blocked: Open the door retaining clips on the access door. Remove the filter element retaining nuts. Remove the filter cartridge and refit the new cartridge. Frequency: Weekly 4. Drain and replace the Pump Oil: Unscrew the filler plug, Unscrew the drain plug, Drain the oil into a suitable container, Replace the drain plug, Fill with the correct grade oil to mid-way on the indicator glass, Replace the filler plug. Frequency ( First 200hurs/ 2 Weeks) 5. Grease the drive belt tension rod 6. Replace the filter cartridges. Frequency: 8,000 Hours/ Yearly 7. Inspect the Non Return Valve. Frequency: Yearly 8....
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...Drew LeBlanc Phy/ 105 Comparison Essay March 17, 2013 The Samurai are one of the most ancient warriors known to any civilization. They lived by a code of ethics and honor that many people can learn from at any day in age. Samurai lived and trained by a code of ethics known as Bushido “samurai warrior”, and would die for there beliefs. The biggest thought of the Samurai is education through training. The Samurai came about because they were developed to assist the government on there plans of action. Many different people were establishing armies around Japan to try and overthrow the government that they did not believe in. The Samurai were used in the beginning to keep the laws of the government enforced, and taking out all those who opposed the law of the land. After a few years the Samurai took over as the government making their 900 year stake as the warrior class. The Samurai were seen as almost nobility in the eyes of many due to there mysterious ways, and because of the such high regard people viewed them as. One of the most notable Samurai warriors was Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi was known as one of the best swordsmen who ever lived. He most notable victory was when he took down an opposing school by himself when he was only thirteen. He defeated his opponent, who had a sword, with a wooden training sword that he was very proficient with. Towards the end of Musashi's life he wrote a book called The book of five rings which taught many different ways...
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...Sarpedon says that warriors are considered as gods by their people, and that this is because one day, when the time comes to protect those people, the warrior has to step up to his duty to protect them, even if he knows that death is upon him. He says that if he could escape this destiny and live forever, he would never fight in the front lines, and neither would he command his comrades to go to war. He makes the point that the glories obtained from being a warrior would not be worth it if they had a way of escaping their fate. But he knows that his destiny won’t allow him to escape his fate. Hence, he lives and dies as a warrior, always with his comrades, serving for the common purpose. Even though, he could have a better life if the situation...
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...or her highest value; and, what do I think their values tell us about their culture? The two authors that I am going to write about are homer and Sopocles. These two authors have many differences and similarities; but I think there are three things these author’s hold as there highest value. That is, brains over brawn, maturity over time, and the need to complete a journey. Let’s begin with the idea of brains over brawn. Both of the authors seem to emphasize the intelligence of each main character; and, that intelligence is touted at a higher regard than strength. We see this in Odysseus who repeatedly uses his brain and intellect to outsmart others. Of course, he uses some force, but it is suggested that he was just as much of a warrior with his mind as he was with his sword. We also see this in Oedipus as he used his foresight to become a great leader. However, although Oedipus’s use of his intelligence was touted as noble, the book also uses his is intelligence as a lesson on fate. This leads to my second point which is maturity over time. Both of the main characters in either novel seemed to have gone through change in maturity. We certainly see the maturity level in Oedipus change after he finds out that he has no control over his fate; and even if brains were preferred over brawn, you still must understand your destiny. I use the word destiny because that’s more in line with fate; notice there is a difference between fate and faith; you see the same maturity...
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...Miranda Turvin May 21, 2012 ENC 1102 Descriptive Essay Working to find my inner peace, I go from place to place just looking for the solitude. A warm, comforting place that I may call my own. That place has been found and not many can claim it for it is mine. Out in the rolling country side of Fort Meade, Florida is a dream just unfolding. The Sunkist sunrise and sunset, the breath taking stars, and the calm, solitary squeeze against my being just makes it all the more better. On the outskirts of the Lilliputian town there is nothing more than the everlasting land where it’s hard to tell where the sky starts and where it stops. Nothing more than a relationship between nature and myself. Cool breezes drag the scent of pine trees and water through the air and the grass grows tall and dark green. Hawks, pigeons, and quails make beautiful music as their aria begins to sync. So the only sounds you can hear are the arias being sung and the wind blowing through my hair. The sunset glows of many pinks, yellows, lavenders, and blues as the day begins to kiss the land goodnight. The numerous birds flee to their nests as they begin to drift into slumber as the night is just beginning. The luminous moon rises to the center of the dark, velvet curtain. Its illumination kisses every tree, strand of grass, and the mist obscuring the few houses that scatter the land. Although the birds are nestled in their homes, the foxes, raccoons, and creatures of the night come out to find their...
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...what to tell you and even more so how to tell you. I feel that the doctor might believe I have gone mad, but I have merely been worrying about our past, present and future. In the past, I was not been able to oversee the consequences of my actions, and I have therefore caused many conflicts. Those conflicts did not only affect you and me, but also people around us. Banquo was once a true friend of yours, a companion in your time of need and at times of war. But all the greed for power drove us to the end, causing us to take his life as well. Before I did not see you as that much of a man but our, and especially my, greet for power drove us to the limit. It changed you not only into a king and into a man, but also into a stronger warrior. Someone that is able to take care of his wife, and his nation. You are my king, my sole king and I hope God can forgive you and me for what we have done to get there. I have pushed you to do the impossible, and I believe our good Lord will forgive us, but for now I am not able to live with myself anymore. Please understand that I do not blame you for anything, I solely blame myself for I have put you up to the things we have done. I do not regret even a single thing we did to get you to your well-deserved place, but I do regret making you do those things. The witches did not only change your perspective on life, it changed mine. After those shrews told you about your future,...
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...only to feed themselves...i was using it as a sport,loved to hunt living beings,to feel their last warm breath,to gaze in their watery eyes,begging me for mercy,the heart pounding filled with fear... i was feeding on their sorrow,on their pain...their pain was my pleasure... i was hated and that gave me strenght.I was the most fearful predator of the night,i was a vampire...don't know how long ago it happened,i forgot to count the years,i remember i was 25,returning from a club situated near Boca Do Inferno(Hell's mouth),Portugal,i was pretty much trashed,not carring that the streets were empty and i was walking by my self at 3 AM...when something attacked me,sucked my blood and left me there to die...next day i wasn't the same,my skin was cold as ice,couldn't feel my pulse,but had this inhumane strenght which was exciting for me at first...now is a part of me,of who I am. I'm walking on the empty streets of Chicago,hiding from the light,the shadows being my camouflage looking for a victim,not hungry,just bored.Don't know for how long i walked,deep lost in my thoughts,when the warm breeze of the Lake Michigan hit my face waking me up from my reverie.Long before i heard steps, I sniffed the presence of a hot blooded prey. The thought of being close to my next victim put a devilish smile on my face, i let my self carried away by my senses,floating like the wind.It was a man, waking in front of me,not worrying of what's about to come upon him,i have to say,i was respecting his bravery...
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...One fact is that the samurai and knights lived by a strict code. They also had many similarities and differences. For starters they both wore protective armour and were skilled in combat. Another similarity is that they went through a strict training process that started when they were young. Some differences between the two were that the samurai originated in japan and the knights were brought up in europe. Another difference is what there armor is made up of. Samurai and Knights have many similarities and differences. Two similarities are that they are both skilled in combat and wear armour. The samurai were trained in archery and are skilled in martial arts and to ride on horseback. The knights are similar they train in martial arts and...
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...More than a thousand years ago, in 1000 to 1600 CE, two armies of warriors, Samurai and Knights, fought to protect their separate leaders. The Samurai and The Knights both had duties they were required to do that were very alike such as: following social systems that brought order in their societies, participating in time-consuming training, and adhere to a certain Code of Honor that shared both similar rules and punishments. Starting with Social Order in Feudal Japan and Feudal Europe, both countries had quite comparable Social Pyramids. In Japan the pyramid went along the lines of : “Merchants, Artisans, Warriors, Daimyos or Feudal Lords, Shogun, and lastly the Emperor.” (Document A) In Europe the Social Pyramid was very similar going in the order as follows: “Peasant Serfs, Artisans, Knights, Lords, King, and lastly the Pope” (Document A), which was the main ruler...
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...Samurai and Knights: Were The Similarities Greater Than The Differences? Samurai and knights were warriors who fought for their lords. The important idea is that from roughly 1000 to 1600 AD in Japan and Europe, samurai horsemen and knight horsemen were the muscle and soul of the warrior class. After studying the documents, I feel that the similarities were not greater than the differences. Even though they lives so far apart the samurai and knights did share some similarities. For instance, they both had a great love and devotion to poetry. Samurai learned/studied poetry in school, and some knights made their living reciting poetry to an audience (Document C). Another example is that samurai and knights both fought on horseback. In the...
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