Library - 4/11

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Coffee and prom to do list in hand, Isabel opened the library.

[ooc: Radio people, okay to say Parker & Isabel talked, but the topic is NFB.

Extraterrestrial Civilizations - Class 13 [4/11, Period 4]

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"Today's guest is someone who might be familiar to you already," Ellie told the class. "So I would like you to give a warm welcome to the Doctor." She motioned for him to step forward to address the class.

US History, Wednesday Period 3

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Chuck stormed into class, precisely on time, and glaring at everyone. He was not a man with which to be meddled, today. This was because, of course, someone had already meddled with him…

( Hell hath no fury like an angered Noblet. )

[ooc: OCD up soon. is up! Let the interrogation commence!]

Spy Tech, Class Thirteen (04/11)

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Wednesday, April 11, Period One

M stood in front of the class, looking especially stern. Once the entire class was assembled, she had Nadia and Marty hand out blue books, and projected the test questions up on the screen behind her desk.

"You have the entire period to complete the test. However, if you finish before the end of the period, you may either speak quietly to one another in the back of the room or you may leave early. Next week we will meet in the Danger Shop for a special exercise, one that I imagine you will all enjoy."

EXAM: Choose two of the following topics and write a brief essay for each.

1. Timepieces such as wrist- or pocketwatches have long been a staple of espionage work. Aside from the two examples shown in class (magnet and saw), describe one way in which a wristwatch or pocketwatch could be modified to create a specialty tool for an espionage agent.

2. Discuss the difficulties and hazards inherent in the use of disguise in the field of espionage. Be sure to address the specific problems a spy might encounter when pretending to be someone he is not.

3. Communications is vital to the field of espionage. Describe one commonplace, easily concealed, portable item that could be used to house a communications device. Keep in mind that the item must still continue to carry out its original function as well.

4. Although the best policy is never to unnecessarily engage the enemy, there are times when an espionage agent has to protect himself. Keeping in mind the three specialty firearms discussed in class, describe one additional way that a firearm could be modified to make it a) more concealable, b) easier to handle, c) more accurate or deadly, or d) useful in a non-traditional manner.

Bonus Question (required for all students): Why is it a bad idea to steal from, lie to, or try to trick your Spy Tech professor?


UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
S. T. Anders (Class Eleven)
D'Anna Beirs (Class Eight)
Alex Krycek (Class Eight)
Eric Weiss (Class Eleven, Class Twelve)

[ooc: Please wait for OCD is up, you may begin.]

Syllabus
Class Roster
Linkdrop for classes

Forensic Science - 5th period - Wednesday 4/11

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Abby stood by a lab table full of Kwik Stop snacks as the students came into the classroom, drinking from a large cup of Caf-Pow.

“I’m sorry for flaking out on you guys last week so I brought you treats. Plus, everybody gets an automatic A for last week.”

Once people had gotten something to eat, Abby walked over to a wall of the lab where several blank-faced dummies stood in a row. “These are forensic helpers. They stand in a for a body so you can easily see the height or approximate weight of a person. They’re pretty indestructible. I’ve thrown one off a bridge, beat one with a baseball bat and tried to set one on fire.” Abby looked a little too gleeful as she counted off the damage on her fingers. “Today you’ll be using it to replicate the crime. Try to figure out how tall the killer was.”

“But let’s get to the crime scene for today. I’m really excited about it!” Abby led the students through the door of the lab into a posh living room. Movie posters lined the walls in gilded frames and over the mantle place was a larger than life painting of Daisy Adair. Lying across a chaise lounge in front of the fireplace was Daisy’s body, a bloody Oscar statuette nearby.

[OCD UP! PLAYOMG!]

Hunting 101 - Class 13 (Wednesday, period 7)

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There were no handouts or items for demonstration visible in the classroom when the students entered today. John was leaning against his desk, hands in his pockets as everybody filed in. He looked like he hadn't got much if any sleep the night before.

"So you've had almost an entire term of Hunting classes now," John said. "And, being in Fandom, even if you haven't had any supernatural experiences before you came here, I'm sure you've had some since.

"Today we're going to talk about those. I want you each to pick some encounter with the paranormal you've had -- either here or before -- and analyse it in light of what you've learned in this class." He smiled faintly. "Think of it as a debriefing of sorts. You can talk about what you thought it was and what it actually ended up being, any research you did or wish you'd did about it -- how you dealt with it, and how you would deal with it if it happened now -- would you do the same thing or something different? Feel free to ask each other questions as well."

John looked over the class. "So, who is going first?"

[ooc: wait for ocd's up]

Folklore and Fact: Mystical Artifacts, Week 13 [Thurs/2nd Period]

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The display screens today were going through a series of images that some students might recognize as pictures related to the mythical continent of Atlantis.

"Atlantis," Sakura said once the students had filed in, passing around a handout. "The earliest known references to this continent date back to Plato’s accounts from 360 BC. Later accounts of it believe it to be the archetypal utopia – the perfect advanced society."

"Orichalcum, the legendary metal of Atlantis, is held to be extremely valuable, second only to gold. We have not actually obtained any yet, although we do believe that it’s likely to exist." Sakura went into a lengthy discussion of Plato’s description of Atlantis, and concluded, "Many adventurers have dreamed of finding the lost continent of Atlantis. No one has succeeded yet that I know of, but I do believe that it’s a worthy goal. And dreams are a crucial part of adventuring, should you choose to make that your career."

"So my question to you: do you believe Atlantis exists? Do you think searching for it is a worthy goal?" She glanced at Evie. “If not, what do you think is a worthwhile, motivating dream for an adventurer to have?"

[OOC: Class Info Post. Sorry for the lame class but I’m still recovering from moving this weekend –- no interaction from me until after about 5:30 PST since I’m still sort of lying low during the day. OCD is up!]

Guitar class, Period 4

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"Three weeks ago, I asked about your guitar heroes," El said. "Those guitar players that inspire you the most. Today, I want you to tell me about them, I want to hear your presentations on your guitar heroes."

El gestured to the front of the class. "Any volunteers to go first? Or shall I start calling on people?"

_{[[Handwave the presentation, or actually do it. Completely up to you!]]}

Library [04/12]

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Bridge hadn't slept much at all last night and he... really, really looked it. Nevertheless, he was more-or-less on time to open the library.

Engineering

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Engineering is taking place here today.

Lunch Thursday 4/12

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Tudey's Menoo:

-Mecerunee Und Cheese-a

-Meshed Putetues

-Seled

-Cherry Pie-a