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Metal Puppets

Metal Puppets

The global war ended two hundred years ago, not with a bang, but with a whimper. Nations fought until resources were almost completely exhausted. By the time a cease-fire was called, the ability to return to the pre-war industrial era was nearly impossible. With the lack of resources, humanity declined to a quasi-medieval society of city states. Now 200 years later "Metalmancers" or those with the ability to control and shape metal have started to appear. With these Metalmancers and their abilities to salvage and possibly operate pre-war technology, forces have started to come into play to vie for control, once again sending this scarred planet into war. Mand and Val are two such Metalmancers who have been living on their own for the past several years. With new forces in play and old enemies on their trail, will they be able to lean on each other to survive this new emerging world? ** It's really hard to fly a dragon made of metal. They could of made a bull, a horse, or really any simple device that could haul a wedge-shaped plow, but someone insisted that they try and build a bloody dragon. That someone now had her hands wrapped around Mand's waist and was having the time of her life. "See, I told you this was a great idea," Val exclaimed. "We'll have that field done in no time!" "You're not the one trying to steer this thing," Mand returned. "Now be a good sister and lower the tail so we can get to work." Mand felt Val shift her weight and suddenly become very still as she began to concentrate. Inside the shell of the dragon, a complex system of gears began to whirr and rotate. The dragon's tail began to curve beneath the belly of the construct, until the wedge-shaped tip curved towards the ground. Mand had her work cut out for her as well. She focused her mind on pumping the dragon's wings to keep aloft. The descended tail made the whole operation twice as taxing as it was before. The tail clicked in place and Mand began their pass towards the field below. "Are you sure this will work?" she questioned her sister. "It's my butt too," Val pouted. "You should have more faith in my plan!" Mand brought the dragon closer and closer to the earth. She began to sweat as the ground inched closer. Finally, at the edge of the field, the tip of the tail sunk into the soft earth, plowing a furrow as the dragon swooped along. When the dragon reached the far end of the field, Mand pumped the wings to get them back in the air. It was only when she brought the dragon around for another pass that she realized how hard she was breathing. "See, I told you this would work!" Val shouted happily, kicking her legs out as they approached the field once again. Mand felt darkness overtake her.
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63 Chs
Heavy Metal Blues Box Set

Heavy Metal Blues Box Set

Multi-published author J.D. Walker brings you four gay erotic romances that will warm your heart, from the quirky story which pits a country music fan against a "metal boy" to the bittersweet tale of a rigid CFO who always says the wrong thing to the man he loves. Housemates, secrets, a sunny attitude, and an executive who needs to let loose all connect to bring each other out of the Heavy Metal Blues.<br><br>Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues</strong>: Lester "Les" McCoy loves his country music. He's also in lust with Damien Ridley -- the 'metal boy' who lives downstairs -- despite his very loud music tastes which drive Les crazy! He's an old prairie bachelor, and thinks Damien is too young for him. But, a gay-bashing and some friendly advice lead Les to use Patsy Cline and canary yellow underpants to get the stud he's always wanted.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Bicycle Blues</strong>: Kenny Culpepper is a spin instructor, but he used to do more with his life. He’s still recovering from the homophobic attack by his former roommate, Biff Tremonte, and when he receives a letter from Biff’s brother, Kenny’s not sure what to do. But the two men meet, and Cypher Tremonte confesses that he was also a victim of Biff’s rage. What they find together is unexpected, and could become love.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Sunshine Blues</strong>: Sonny Bonhomie is happy to sleep with Noah Stiles, a sexy guy he meets at a club. But then he finds out that Noah has a boyfriend, and confronts him about it. Worse, Noah tells Sonny the real reason he slept with him in the first place. Heartbroken, Sonny goes to a new LGBT bookstore and runs into Bruce, a bartender he knows. They hit it off, and Sonny’s sunshine blues might just be over.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Heartfelt Blues</strong>: Bridges Barfield is a stern, rigid man who’s hard to please. But then he meets Trenton LeDoux, he of the magenta hair, lip ring, and free spirit, and they hit it off. Trenton seems to be stuck in the past with his dead husband, however. Bridges tries to help, but suffers from saying-the-wrong-thing disease. It takes many missteps before these men finally have a union that’s truly heartfelt.
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Why is the boot camp scene in 'Full Metal Jacket' not in the novel?
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2024-11-10 02:03
The medium of film and the medium of a novel are very different. In a movie, visual and auditory elements play a huge role. The boot camp scene in 'Full Metal Jacket' might have been added to showcase the harsh military training environment more vividly through the power of film, which is something that might not be as easily conveyed in a written novel. So it was a directorial choice to deviate from the novel in this regard.
What are the implications of the boot camp scene in 'Full Metal Jacket' not being in the novel?
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2024-11-09 11:15
For fans of the novel, it might be a bit of a surprise or even a disappointment. However, from a creative perspective, it gives the movie its own identity. The boot camp scene in the movie can add a layer of intensity and realism that perhaps the novel didn't need. It also means that the movie can explore different themes related to military training and the psychological impact on soldiers that were not as prominent in the novel. This can make the movie a unique piece of art in its own right, even if it strays from the source material.
F8 on boot
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2024-12-31 21:59
Pressing F8 was the shortcut key to enter safe mode. In the Windows system, pressing the F8 key could enter the safe mode. This was a boot mode that could be used to resolve system faults and eliminate problems. After entering the safe mode, the user could perform some diagnosis and repair operations, such as deleting stubborn files and clearing the contents of the resource recycling bin. However, it should be noted that with the update of the Windows system, especially in the versions of Windows 8 and later, the function of pressing F8 to enter the safe mode has changed. You may need to use other methods or adjust the system settings to enter the safe mode.
Lifetime boot time
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2024-12-27 02:42
The filming date for " Forever " was September 10, 2020.
Long boot time
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2024-12-27 02:24
There could be many reasons for a computer to take a long time to turn on. One possibility was that there were too many auto-boot options. These programs would automatically open when the computer was turned on, resulting in a longer boot time. This problem could be solved by using the task manager to disable the unwanted activation options. Another possibility was that there was a hard disk problem, such as a bad hard disk, which would also cause the boot time to be extended. You can check the hard drive for problems and consider replacing the solid-state drive to improve the boot speed. In addition, system garbage, IP addresses, viruses, dust, memory or disk fragments may also affect the boot time. You can try to clean up garbage, set a fixed IP, reload the system, clean up dust, increase memory, and defragment the disk to improve the boot speed. In short, according to the specific situation, you can take the corresponding solution to shorten the computer boot time.
The mythical beast on the roof
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2025-01-06 05:47
The divine beast on the roof was a sculpture placed on the roof of a house, palace, and other buildings in ancient Chinese traditional architecture. The divine beasts on the roof included dragons, phoenixes, lions, pegasi, seahorses, suanni, fish, xiezhi, bullfighting, and walking. The image and number of these mythical beasts may vary in different ancient buildings, but they all have the function of decorating beauty, protecting buildings, and symbolizing good luck. The mythical beasts on the roof were one of the auspicious beasts of ancient Chinese architecture. Their existence made the building more magnificent and magnificent, and also demonstrated the ancient Chinese people's pursuit of mysterious power and auspicious meaning.
The tree on the roof of the castle
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2025-01-01 15:16
The Castle of the Big Tree and The Little Tree on the Rooftop were a collection of fairy tales written by Mr. Kimbo. These two books were set in the natural world and told stories about trees and nature. Big Tree Castle might describe a castle or the big trees around a house, while Little Tree on the roof told the story of a small tree growing on the roof. The specific storyline and content needed to be further read to know.
What if the boot time is long?
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2024-12-27 09:55
The long boot time can be optimized by the following methods: 1. Upgrading or replacing computer hardware: Upgrading or replacing the CPU, memory, and hard disk can increase the processing power and speed of the computer, thus speeding up the boot process. 2. System configuration adjustment: You can selectively start system services and boot options through the system configuration tool (such as msconfiguration) to reduce the burden of boot time. 3. Turn off unnecessary start-up items: Use the system configuration tool or third-party software optimization tool to disable unnecessary start-up items and reduce the load when starting up. 4. Defragment: Defragment the hard disk regularly to improve the continuity of file storage and improve the reading speed. 5. Modifies the BIOS settings: Turn on the quick boot option in the BIOS to speed up the system boot process. 6. Clean up temporary files: Clean up temporary files in the system regularly to free up storage space and improve the system's response speed. Please note that the above methods are only for reference. The specific operation should be adjusted according to personal circumstances and computer configuration.
Stealth's boot time
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2024-12-26 00:22
The filming of " Hidden God " officially started on December 8, 2022 in Hengdian.
Enquire about the boot time
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2024-12-25 04:31
To check the computer's boot time, you can use the following methods: Method 1: Use the Mission Manager 1. Right-click on the empty space at the bottom of the desktop and select the "Task Manager" menu from the pop-up menu. 2. In the mission manager window, click on the "Performance" tab. 3. In the performance window, you could see the normal operating time of the computer, which was the boot time. Method 2: Use the Command Prompt 1. Right-click the Start button at the bottom left corner of the desktop and select the Command Prompt (Administrator) menu item from the pop-up menu. 2. In the command prompt window, type the command system info and press enter. 3. The system would display some relevant information. The "System Start Time" setting was the time the computer was turned on. Method 3: Use the Event Explorer 1. Right-click "Computer" and select "Management". 2. He opened the Event Explorer. 3. He clicked on the "Windows log." 4. He clicked on 'System.' 5. He clicked on 'filter current logs'. 6. Enter 6005 in the ID number column and click "OK" to obtain the boot time. 7. Enter 6006 in the column and click "OK" to get the time of the power-off. These are the methods to check the computer's boot time. You can choose one of them according to your personal preferences and operating habits.
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