Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The Lord of the Rings - Chapter 6 The Old Forest

Chapter Six:
The Old Forest
 
Frodo wakes up and finds Merry urging him to get ready to go. The others are already awake and time is of the essence. Soon after six o'clock they are ready to leave and Fatty Bolger accompanies them for a bit, before returning to Crickhollow. Merry leads the company along a Hedge until he reaches the entrance of the Old Forest. At this point, the hobbits enter, intending to take a very direct route that avoids traveling through the center of this rather formidable place. At one point, they find a place called Bonfire Glade and this location affords them a view of the forest, the large tracts of land that they still have to cross - and it is also a respite from the dense thick forest.
Bonfire Glade is also a piece of evidence attesting to the difficult and awkwardly strained relationship between the hobbits and nature. The trees attack the hobbits and the hobbits respond in kind. At one point in their journey, the group encounters some of this hostility first-hand. Trees shift to block the straight-forward route, edging the caravan deeper into the center of the Old Forest. Roots jut out from the ground in order to trip the ponies. Ultimately, an especially aggressive tree called Old Man Willow encircles two of the hobbits and they are trapped inside of the tree. Fortunately, a fellow by the name of Tom Bombadil is passing through the area and he is very well acquainted with the antics of Old Man Willow. He rescues the hobbits and brings them to safety in his own residence. Again, the company has been saved.

The Lord of the Rings - Chapter 5 A Conspiracy Unmasked


Chapter Five:
A Conspiracy Unmasked

The hobbits continue along Ferry Lane and when they approach the ferry, Merry leads the way over the Brandywine River. The friendly Bucklander people, who were very fond of boats, inhabit this area of the marsh. As they are traveling, the hobbits realize that they are being followed by a dark shrouded figure. They hurry and narrowly escape. Soon they arrive at Frodo's new home in Crickhollow, which does look very much like his old home. Fatty Bolger greets them and the group is soon merry and jovial with plenty of food and drink abounding.
In discussing Frodo's future, the hobbits express their desire to help Frodo on his adventure but Frodo expresses misgivings. Eventually, his friends are forced to admit that they know much of the secrets involving Bilbo's disappearance, Gandalf's advice and the ring enabling its bearer to disappear. At first, Frodo is horrified that his friends would spy on him but in the end, he is comforted by the extent of their willingness to protect him and the sacrifices they are willing to make on his behalf in spite of their limited knowledge. Planning the journey, for Frodo cannot stay long, it is agreed that the group will avoid the main road so as to elude the Black Riders. But this forces them to sojourn in the Old Forest - a rather unpalatable option. Fatty Bolger remains at Crickhollow to keep up appearances; he will also brief Gandalf on what has transpired whenever Gandalf arrives.



Tuesday, October 29, 2013

What a Truly Bike-Friendly City Looks Like - Cornell Notes


By Whet Moser

Main Idea: driving cycling culture
Details: driving cycling culture to teach children from a small age. When they grow up then will be respected as motorists and cyclists as shown by the example of Amsterdam

Main Idea: healthy society
Details: with less car use in everyday life, people start moving that pokrazhuye hdorovsya society. The example in this video shows what you can do without a car and the city center. it reduces emissions of harmful substances into the air. And another problem is less - Parking

Summery: in a healthy society, a healthy mind. All these are wonderful ideas but there is one thing. long distances that are in the U.S. bike does not fit. it is perfect for small towns.

Where’s the Best Place to Rent an Apartment in Downtown Chicago? - RSQC2V3


 
By Dennis Rodkin


Remember:
Streeterville has an easily-reached beach on Ohio Street. It’s one of my favorite beaches in the city.
Streeterville is a desirable place for renters to live.

Summarize:
Rent is a very complex issue. There are many factors that you should consider when looking for an apartment or house for rent. Parties need to come to a compromise.

Question:
Which aria is most optimal to rent at this moment?

Comment:
Author did not give an exact answer to the question but gave information for thought.

Connect:
At the moment I was having the same problem. I want to move closer to the downtown but rents near downtown stopped me. This article has given me new information what I want to think about.

Vocabulary:
Desirable - Popular. Attractive. In demand. Sought-after.
Computer with many desirable features

Indulge - to treat with unearned favor
She indulges in ice cream

Esplanade - a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
Waves washed over the wood-plank esplanade

Chicago's speed cameras: One final warning - Be a Playwright


October 16, 2013|By Ellen Jean Hirst


N.: - Hi Yura, How are you?
Y.: - Whats up Nurdin.
N.: - Did you heard about new speed force in Chicago?
Y.: - No I didn`t. Can you describe about that?
N.: - Shure. So, Speed cameras was installed in several, major streets of north side and west side, around schools and parks. 
Y.: - They are alrady working now? 
N.: - Yes some of the cameras warking now, but some on a grace period.
Y.: - How long is grace period?
N.: - About 45 days, after installed.  
Y.: - What is the fines?
N.: - It is diferent. For example if you are driving 6 mph over the limit, it is ok, but over the 7 - 10 mph it is 35 $ 
Y.: - If over the 11mph?  
N.: - 100$. City says it will halp to protect pedestrians.
Y.: - Oh my God it is so much. It is like red light. I don`t agree with city, about protect of pedestrians.
N.: - Oh yes. But some critics have suggested the program is more about creating revenue than protecting pedestrians.
Y.: - Yes, thats right.
N.: - Ok my friend I have to go
Y.: - Thanks for info
N.: - Bay, be careful on wheel.
Y.: - Bay, see you later.

The Psychological Power of Satan - Poster Quotes




Some 70 % of Americans, according to a 2007 “Gallup Poll”, believe in devil not exist. Evil has been defined as taking pleasure in the intentional inflicting of harm on innocent others. Many of the formative thinkers in the field were inspired by their experiences with, and observations of, what appeared to most people at the time to be the indisputable incarnation of pure evil. The issue of whether “pure evil” exists, however, is separate from what happens to our judgments and our behavior when we believe in its existence. How can we measure people’s belief in pure evil (BPE) and what consequences does such a belief have on our responses to wrong-doers? Evil people are born evil – they cannot change. Two judgments follow from this perspective: 1) evil people cannot be rehabilitated, and 2) the eradication of evil requires only the eradication of all the evil people. Following this logic, the researchers tested the hypothesis that there would be a relationship between BPE and the desire to aggress towards and punish wrong-doers. Researchers have found support for this hypothesis across several papers containing multiple studies, and employing diverse methodologies. BPE predicts such effects as: harsher punishments for crimes (murder, assault, theft), stronger reported support for the death penalty, and decreased support for criminal rehabilitation. Follow-up studies corroborate these findings, showing that BPE also predicts the degree to which participants perceive the world to be dangerous and vile, the perceived need for preemptive military aggression to solve conflicts, and reported support for torture. The longer we cling to strong beliefs about the existence of pure evil, the more aggressive and antisocial we become.  And we may be aggressing towards individuals who are, in fact, “redeemable.”


Monday, October 28, 2013

The Lord of the Rings - Chapter Four: A Short Cut to Mushrooms

Chapter Four:
A Short Cut to Mushrooms
 

Frodo has been protected by the elves, which are among the Free People, opposed to the evil Sauron. He wakes up from his sleep in the ferns and feels quite refreshed. Sam and Pippin are with him and they enjoy the food that the elves have left. Frodo announces that the plan for the day is to walk to Bucklebury as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there are bound to be more Black Riders ahead. After offering his perspective on the dangers ahead, Frodo asks Sam if he is still willing to accompany him on the journey. Sam eagerly swears his loyalty, saying, "if any of those Black Riders try to stop [Frodo], they'll have Sam Gamgee to reckon with." This lightens the scene a bit.

Understandably, Frodo does not want to risk being seen on the road and so the company takes several detours into the countryside rather than traveling on the road. Even with this precaution, they cannot avoid coming across Black Riders, though they successful navigate their way through the scene. As the chapter comes to a close, Frodo adjusts the course yet again and the company arrives at the mushroom plantation of Farmer Maggot. Frodo knows Maggot from his youth and the farmer transports them in a covered wagon. They are heading to the ferry of the Brandywine river and soon enough, Merry is present on the scene to ferry them into Buckland.