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Story Lab Week 14.

Here is my story lab proof from twine. I am unfortunately still struggling to post the file for some reason. So my second best would be a proofing file. So here it is.  The below story was created off of a real air disaster. This was created for my Aviation Ethics Class. When I figure out how to publish the HTML story. I will update this. You can try this link here. I have heard of people who have had success opening this through Google Chrome. GULF 072 Gulf Air 072  It is August, 23, 2000. |cloaked1)[ The time is 1915 ] |cloaked2)[ You are a first officer and acting as Pilot Monitoring and your Captain is Pilot Flying. You are opperating Gulf Air A320 Flight GF072. The flight departed out of Cairo International and you are on approach to Bahrain International Airport. You are 5000 ft AGL recieving radar vectors for the approach ] |cloaked3)[ATC: "Gulf Air 72 turn left heading 175."] |cloaked4)[ [[Left 175 Gulf 72]] ] |cloaked5)[ [[Right 175 Gulf 72]] ] {(live: 3s)[(

Reading Notes Week 14

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I read Badarika Ashram from the Mahabharata. The first paragraph immediately grabbed my attention. The idea or rather the theme of Dhrtarastra's anxiety as he awaited the word of the Pandavas' exile. The Pandavas are an important part of the Mahabharata. The emotions when the King fears that his son will not become successful is a hard hitting emotion. However reading of the individuals around him and them not worrying due to this being a common occurrence. But still his sons did as they pleased. He quickly saw how his life events quickly got out of control due to his lack of remaining firm in regards to his sons actions. Allowing them to do as they wished and never being able to say no. Over all the story is creative and interesting. I am interested more in the Padavanas and the journey that they embark upon. The Padavana brothers as they endure all that their journey through the Himalayas is interesting and creative. The Himalayas Bibliography: To Badarīkā Ashra

Tech Tip Embedded Video

I added an embedded video link into my storybook!

Story telling Week 13

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Panic on the Maginot Line The French leaders all sat around the table. The German army was on the move. Quickly progressing through eastern Europe and rapidly making a move for the eastern French border. The leaders sitting at the table were discussing defense strategies to keep the Germany army from advancing into their territory. Some generals were saying "we need to go on the attack and push them back". Other generals were saying "The Maginot Line will hold off the Germans, we have nothing to fear". One general quietly sat on one end of the table and a said: "The Maginot Line is poorly fortified the Germans will simply go around it, we should be considering some alternate strategies to defend our great land". Positioned throughout this unruly crowd of "demon kings" all pushing for their ideas to be heard was the Field Marshal of the French Army. "We are on the eve of losing our great nation to Germany if we can not put faith in our cur

Reading Notes Pt. 2 Week 13

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The Dice Game Chapter 19 The description and imagery used at the beginning was very interesting and showed well the great wealth and opulence of the area they were in.  I find it interesting maybe it is just the way things are these days but that they find their streets being wide to show wealth. I found it funny that they quoted "Gambling is the root of all misery" because that is true as when I go and gamble I always come back miserable. Even in their travels, they carry themselves in such a wealthy and "proud" manner displaying their wealth and power in any way possible. I see this whenever I go to the casinos and I read this here. "...although more skilled at the game, could not match his wealth and was thus not a suitable opponent for him". I find this funny because unless you made your money through gambling most people who throw around wads of cash typically loose. Dice Game Bibliography The Dice Game Chapter 19

Reading Notes Week 13

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The kidnapping of Sita This story is a tale of how too much power can be dangerous and should not be in the hands of certain individuals. Ravan is in a fit of rage seeking power in order to exact revenge. Revenge can be dangerous because it does not always fill the wound. Even after being warned Ravan still will be defeated. However, Ravana is so focused on what he wants and his power that he is blinded with a fit of rage and anger. This leads him to continue his focus on kidnapping Sita. Ravana's plan works but just barely. Sita is kidnapped after a fierce battle she is kidnapped. But knowing Rama and this story that will not last for long because Ravana will be killed over these actions. Ravana Kidnapping Sita Bibliography: Krishna Dharam  The Kidnapping of Sita Chapter 9

Twine Story

I created a twine story for an aviation class. however I am having troubles getting the link and website to work.  My Twine Story  If anyone knows what I am doing wrong please let me know.

Reading Notes Week 12 pt. 2

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Panic in Lanka. I decided to focus on this story of Lanka because I was not as familiar with this part of the Ramayana. It is impressive how a single monkey can cause so much damage to such a large fortification such as Lanka. I really like the character the "Demon King". Even so that the demon king has incredibly powerful generals who command vase armies. Although, they lack intelligence and political wisdom. This reminds me of some generals in the 70's and 80's in the United States Airforce and how they did not care what the smart and affordable moves were but rather what the "job promoting" moves were. The blunders of the Rakshasas continue to be evident as Hanuman snuck into Lanka. This reminds me of the Normandy invasion and how British commandos would sneak onto the beaches and take photos and soil samples. Additionally, Lanka could be compared to the Maginot Line in France and how the Germans simply went around these massive defenses. Sometimes gre

Week 12 reading notes

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Pandu Cursed and Blessed I find it interesting that although he can not enjoy material opulences Pandu is still disinterested in sensual enjoyment. This almost sounds boring. But this also makes sense as to how he no longer enjoys his two wives. He almost reminds me of myself and my attention span. I get excited about one topic and then five minutes later I am on another topic. Pandu began to sink his time and efforts into other things and other interests. These interests included seeking out those who have strayed from the "path of righteousness". Clearly, something that in their culture is very important to them as it reflects their ancestors. A force was assembled including, infantry, horseman, elephants, and chariots. Maybe I missed something but this was the first story involving elephants... I think? Maybe there was some mention of this in the Mahabharata, but I can't remember. Overall this is an epic story of a great battle. In the end Pandu has five sons that gro

Story Week 11

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Operation Bodyguard It is April 1943 and Rama is crossing the Atlantic ocean aboard a liberty ship. Rama had always wanted to visit the United Kingdom, just not under these circumstances. The U.S. and allied forces knew that the Third Ravana's eyes were on them. Spies were sent over like monkeys. Every spy that was sent in was caught. Any spy that did not flip was to be tried as a spy and executed. The spies that were caught played as a double agent, delivering false information in a massive attempt to hide the impressive scale of the invasion that was yet to hit the Third Ravan and its forces. Rama after landing was placed in barracks with his fellow soldiers of the 1st Infantry division. Rama was in the dark and knew nothing of the coming invasion. Until the time came around for the big day Rama spent his day's training in tactics and maneuvering in combat. One of the greatest secret operations of World War Two be Operation Bodyguard, this consisted of creating an impressi