#but there's something about the extra suit in the right one... the energy is unmatched

[son1c]

choose your fighter

[wolfofcelestia]

I saw an artist talk about how their swords differ in personality and how they work in their teams, so I wanted to write a little bit about my main teams

My headcanon is that every sword is different because they're heavily influenced by their current master, so here are my swords if I were their saniwa (♡°◡°)

Do note that these guys are different from Hazuki's swords. I will do a write up for hers in the future

Team 1: Outdoor daytime team (standard lineup)

"A leader is only as good as his team. I'm relying on all of you out there."

Shokudaikiri is the saniwa’s main attendant and the captain of the main team. Known throughout the citadel as the saniwa’s undisputed right hand, he aims to live up to that reputation with every swing of his blade. It helps that going batshit on the battlefield is his idea of a good time.

With his unmatched strength and the sheer joy he takes in battle, his team naturally gets caught up in his momentum and they get the job done quickly and efficiently. As much as he is a natural leader, he still looks out for and relies on his team. He is not above asking them for help, especially with his weakness: scouting.

"Nushisama says my true form is beautiful… So I won't hold back anymore."

The only one on the main team’s standard lineup who can keep up with Shoku. Mainly, it's because he equally relishes in going absolutely batshit feral. He hid that side of him only for a short while before realizing that his saniwa likes that side of him. Now, he freely indulges in his more demonic side, but would need his team members to bring him back down before he causes any unnecessary damage.

"Calm your spirits..."

The one who usually snaps Kogi out of his demon fox trance. He doesn't want to be on the citadel's main team but carries out his duties because he knows everyone relies on him for his strength. Kousetsu is Shoku's counter momentum, pulling the team's energy back before it tips too far out of control. He takes it upon himself to keep everyone safe.

"Again? Well, as long as Hotarumaru is going too. He's not? Then why are you asking me?"

He also doesn't want to be here and doesn't know why the saniwa keeps picking him to be on the main team.

Surprisingly enough though, he does get swept up in the momentum, whether he puts any effort into it or not. His sword instincts take over and push him into the middle of the action. He even learns that he likes the thrill of battle, though he'd never admit it. He doesn't want to be sent out on even more sorties after all.

Hotaru and Tarou have no personal relationship with the saniwa but are put on the main team to provide extra strength. Hotaru doubles as a bribe to get Akashi to participate though

Team 1: Non-standard lineup (Ootachis out, Mitsutadas in)

"Let's get this job done properly."

Currently training to be the leader of his own team and will be once he returns from his training journey.

His leadership style is the complete opposite of Shoku's, something Kousetsu is grateful for. Jikkyuu is a quiet, calculating, and no-nonsense type of leader. He is well-aware of his surroundings, as well as the movements of his own teammates. There won't be anyone going batshit under his watch... is what he says when he leaves the citadel. But once he's pulled into the heat of battle, a part of him that had been hidden and long forgotten comes out.

Kogi follows suit, letting his feral fox side out to play. Shoku would have joined in as well, if it weren't for the fact that Jikkyuu is his brother, and also favoured by the saniwa. Taking on the responsibility of the saniwa's right hand, Shoku is usually the one who snaps Jikkyuu out of his demonic killing machine mentality before he falls too deeply into it and loses himself completely.

"You guys really need to calm down."

Fuku's just chilling here tbh. He gets along with Akashi the best and hangs back with him to pick off the enemies that the other swords who are going batshit missed. He doesn't mind fighting, but doesn't jump at the opportunity to fight either. Dude just wants to go out to look for new flowers.

Team 2: General Use Night team This team is put together when they are not split up into more specific teams. They are much more rambunctious than the main team and this causes a bit of an issue since they tend to make their presence known before they can sneak up on the enemy. This is remedied by giving Nikkari leadership of the team

"Aruji! Look here! Are you watching!?"

Sadachan's been Team 2's captain for the longest time and he'll challenge anyone who tries to steal his position! But he's been spoiled by the saniwa ever since he joined the citadel, causing him to be overconfident. He was completely blindsided when, of all swords, it would be Nikkari who was named co-captain.

They take turns leading the team, with Sadachan going all out, using as many flashy moves as he can think of, to prove he should be the team's sole captain. Nikkari doesn't care that much about being captain so when Sadachan gets too riled up, all Nikkari really has to do to get him back to being his carefree self is to tell him his moves were all very cool.

“Take your time. Go slow. That’s it… The end result is not the only thing that matters. You understand that, right?”

A snake hiding in the grass, waiting for just the right moment to strike. He's a patient one and his patience paid off.

Suddenly gaining the saniwa’s favour for reasons unknown to the rest of the citadel, he was named co-captain and was given special treatment from that day onwards. While he was always a favourite among the wakizashi, his standing in the citadel now rivals even that of the saniwa’s right hand sword.

He plays it off when other swords ask about this sudden change, denying that his special treatment is anything out of the ordinary for one of the saniwa’s first swords. And after seeing the saniwa push him away enough times, they start to believe him. Although, the smile on his face tells a different story.

On the battlefield, he excels at scouting. He has use of two sets of eyes, after all. He guides the team through the darkness with his ghost flames and is quick to come up with successful strategies. To the surprise of many swords, he is extremely serious when it comes to battle and is a reliable teammate and captain.

“Get moving, everyone! This job’s not gonna get itself done!”

He doesn’t mind not being captain but he’ll make his opinions heard regardless of where he’s positioned. He sees himself as the saniwa’s most reliable uchigatana and has the strength to back up that claim. Whenever the teams are being decided, he would be the first one to volunteer. He is a good teammate all around and supports his team to make sure everyone comes home safe.

“Goshujinsama trusts someone like me to protect everyone… Then... I'll act as everyone's shield. No one else needs to get hurt.”

Being on the same team as his little brother, his personality becomes disturbingly serious. He doesn’t take fighting lightly in the first place, but with his brother in the mix, he takes extra precaution not mess up. If anything were to happen to him or any other of her swords, the saniwa would be sad. And he would move heaven and hell to prevent that from ever happening.

Now if only his master would listen to his request…

“Enough talking, the enemy is right over there!”

Namazuo gets along well with everyone and he is usually the one who keeps Sadachan upbeat when Nikkari is chosen to lead the team. He’s mainly a follower in this team with the first three swords vying for control but he doesn’t mind watching their backs.

Flex slots. These two also support Sadachan in keeping his energy up and they follow along with the more assertive swords' strategies just like Namazuo.

“Aruji gave us our orders. We follow them. End of story.”

Last flex slot. Hasebe joins the team when Nikkari is chosen as captain and the entire team needs to take things more seriously. He does his best to prove that he's useful enough to have a permanent slot on the team, but even if he never gets one, he's just thankful he’s rarely on a team with Akashi.

I think those are all my commonly used swords. This wasn't actually supposed to go anywhere but I guess my brainworms just activate when it comes to Nikkari asdfanlfkgj

[obxfishon]

Chasing Waterfalls

(this gif has my heart (LOOK AT THAT SMILE), creds to the creator)

JJ x Reader

Description: Emotions flow like the water in the waterfall.

Prompts: “I wish I had a boyfriend.” “so what do you look for in a guy?” “real stuff, like the shape of his ass” “So, I found this waterfall…”

Word Count: 1.9k (I’m slacking sry)

“BYE MOM I’LL BE HOME TOMORROW!” You scream as you run from the house.

John B’s was pretty close, and you were about to make today unforgettable. The crew had been down in the dumps thinking that there wasn’t anything new for them to do, it was just the same old same old, but you found something at work yesterday.

You work at the country club with JJ, you both applied together a few summers ago when it was becoming apparent that you needed money to go on all the adventures.

While bussing a table yesterday, the girls behind you were talking about this amazing hike that led to a waterfall that had water deep enough that you could jump off into it. You read the name from their tab and searched for her instagram, sure enough she was public and posted the pictures from the hike with a location tag.

Saving the location you texted the Pogues to meet at John B’s tomorrow with food, proper shoes and a bathing suit. You didn’t want to give too much away but they needed to be at least a little prepared for what you had planned.

Racing onto the property you see that you are the last one to arrive, the rest all sitting on the porch trying to figure out what you have planned.

“Are you all ready to have the best day of your life?” You questioned as you jumped onto the porch with them.

“C’mon (Y/n), just spill, what do you have planned?” Kie asks, excitement evident in her voice.

“So, I found this waterfall, well I actually heard about it at work yesterday, but then I found the location and we’re gonna spend the day there!” You explain, watching the smiles grow on everyone’s faces.

“It’s about an hour and a half drive, but I think it’ll be so worth it!” You finish, slightly jumping up and down.

Everyone smiled and nodded and started packing everything that would be needed for the trip.

“(Y/n),” JJ squeezed you into a tight hug and spun you in a circle, “you have saved us all from extreme boredom, so, you’ve been moved up in the rankings and have become my favorite person, John B you’re now in second.”

“HEY! I thought I was forever at first?!” John B yelled from the van.

“Well I haven’t heard you offering any fun ideas, but you do house me and drive me places, just be happy you're still towards the top.” JJ remarked and grabbed the last load of things to bring to the van, throwing a wink your way.

You met JJ and the rest of the group when you moved here a few years back, your mom ran a convenience store that kept you afloat for the most part, getting a job at the county club helped you guys have a little extra cash after the bills were paid.

You clicked with the group better than anyone thought possible, together you all formed a family and there was nothing that could wedge between you all.

—-

The drive was full of awful karaoke and dances between all of you. The energy was unmatchable, everyone just letting go of the stresses of home.

Quicker than expected you all arrived and gathered the necessary belongings into backpacks before setting off on the small hike to where the waterfall was waiting.

It was a hot day and this seemed to be a popular spot to come so there were quite a few other people when you came over the final hill and laid eyes on the waterfall.

It was beautiful, the water fell perfectly and the water was a crystal blue, speckled with a few other people enjoying the cool water.

The group set up towels and the rest of the stuff in a sunny spot before heading for the ledge that people were jumping off. Kie wasted no time in running to the ledge and jumping off, letting out a yell of pure joy as her feet left the ground, she resurfaces with the biggest smile on her face, calling for the rest of you to follow.

John B, Sarah, and Pope followed, but you hesitated due to the nerves that came out of nowhere, JJ picked up on this.

“M’lady,” JJ held out a hand, offering a little extra confidence with it, that you took before both running to the end and jumping off, not letting go of him until you had to in order to swim back to the surface.

Everyone was swimming and throwing water on eachother, occasionally getting out to jump back in again moments later.

After a good amount of time it was decided to get out and take a little snack and rest break, so the group moved to the towels and relaxed in the warm sun.

Looking out to the water again you watch as a couple clung to each other as they floated around the water, just based on the way they looked at each other you could tell they were in love. Without thinking you opened your mouth.

“Ugh, I wish I had a boyfriend,” eyes slightly widening when it came out of your mouth, but you shrugged it off, everyone wished that… right?

“You know, (y/n), I don’t think I’ve ever even known you to date, have you?” Sarah moved her head up to look at you, as well as the rest of the group now.

“Nope, it’s hard to find someone who can handle me,” you smirked.

It was true, you hadn’t really dated before, sure you had crushes and had been in that weird talking stage before, but nothing ever became official.

You were a very strong willed girl, you knew what you wanted and how you wanted to be treated, and some people just seemed to be turned off or scared of that.

You also currently had a crush so deep that it didn’t really let you see anyone else as an option. As soon as you met JJ it was hard to ignore the butterflies that came every time he brushed your shoulder or smiled so big that it reached his eyes, just the small things.

“What do you even look for in a guy?” Kie propped her head up on her hands.

“Oh you know, real stuff, like the shape of his ass.” You smirked again and looked back at the group to see them all rolling their eyes and scoffing.

“Okay but really, what would it take to sweep you off your feet?” This time John B pushed.

Realizing you weren’t gonna be able to joke your way out of this you shrugged your shoulders.

“I mean, I don’t know. I want someone strong willed like myself, someone who really cares, would be willing to drop anything in order to help someone,” sighing you continue, “he needs to be a good listener, willing to pay attention to the little things. He needs to be able to make me laugh, that’s a big one. Oh! And someone who is giving, not like buying me things, I don’t need that, but someone who is willing to give me their time and is willing to work on things together.” You nodded your head and looked at them all, just staring back at you.

“You want someone the opposite of what your dad was.” JJ locked eyes with you and you felt your smile falter a bit.

“Yeah... yeah I guess.”

Your dad was awful to your mother, always told her that he could have done better, just rude and uncaring. When you were 12 your mother caught him cheating. She packed the two of you up and you left, she didn’t have a destination in mind, just drove until she ran out of land, literally. The two of you happened to stop at a gas station by the ferry and saw a listing for the small house that you two lived in now. She paid for a hotel for the week, got things in order to buy it, and set divorce papers to your father all in that week.

After that you two had started thriving in this new house, just you and her. Of course the divorce got messy, but he gave up custody of you without a fight, so after a year the divorce was final and you and your mother never spoke of him again.

“I learned from my mother what it means to be a strong woman, she taught me what it means to love someone, how to find the attributes of that love in someone else. She also taught me about where she went wrong, I know what traits can quickly turn toxic so when I see that in someone I keep my distance.” You are looking at the ground trying to hold back the tears.

Feeling an awkward silence you stood and plastered a fake smile on.

“I don’t know about y’all but I’ve had enough rest, I’m gonna go jump in again.” Nodding you turned and quickly walked to the other side of the water where the ledge was, where you were slightly hidden from the others.

Taking a deep breath you closed your eyes and just tried to forget about the memories that we’re trying to break through, this was supposed to be a fun day, so dammit you were gonna be happy.

“Hey, (y/n), are you okay?”

Your eyes shoot open to see JJ staring back into your own.

“Uh,” you plastered the smile back on, “yeah, yeah I’m fine!”

“Bullshit,” JJ pushes your hair behind your ear and then takes you into his arms, holding you in a tight embrace, “I’m sorry I brought up your dad, I know it’s a touchy subject, I wasn’t thinking, trust me of all people in our group I understand not wanting to talking about your dad, but you know I’m here for you no matter what.”

He felt a sob shake your body in his arms and held you closer, rubbing small circles on your back, then pulling away from you to wipe your tears.

“(Y/n), I’ll give you my time, my attention, shit, I’d give my life for you,” JJ looked down at his feet then met your eyes with his own, “I hate to see you in pain, let me make you happy, okay?” He smiled at you and you felt a smile grow in your own face, nodding as he wiped the rest of your tears from your cheeks.

He pressed a short kiss to your forehead and grabbed your hand as you two walked towards the original destination.

“You know, as far as the qualities you look for in a guy, I do have to say, I DO have the best ass around,” he looked at you, causing a short giggle.

“Eh I dunno, could use some work.” You tried to hide your smile as you passed him, your hand reaching out slapping his butt as you sprinted for the ledge, hoping he wouldn’t be able to catch you.

He caught up to you at the very end, grabbing your waist before you both launched off the cliff.

After landing in the water he kept his hold on you, you both just floated together, you head resting back on his shoulder.

Maybe he would be the first boy that passed your test, the one to finally break down your walls.

Only time would tell.

[jacksvnshine]

Stray Kids Rising and Midheavens | My Guesses

I haven’t made a post in a while and Stray Kids stole my heart at the beginning of 2019, making this a cute way to celebrate my first year with the boys~

Disclaimer: These are not confirmed and purely my own theory and opinion. Feel free to share your own guesses and opinions with me; I’d love to get a discussion going!

Chan | Sagittarius Rising | Virgo Midheaven

Sagittarius Risings are adored for their bright demeanor, their wide smiles and infectious laughter. With an athletic frame to match also, I feel Chan fits this rising sign best. He always tries to maintain an optimistic attitude and sees it as his duty to spread cheer and relief to everyone around him. His Sun and Moon could also be possibly placed in his 11th House then, further showing his altruism and selflessness towards both loved ones and strangers as he sees the world, on a whole, as his community. A Virgo Midheaven would make his priority in his career to be to help others. Chan is always trying to spread positive and empathetic messages through his music and vlives and is incredibly honest about dark topics that a lot of idols shy away from. He is incredibly kind and selfless, working himself tirelessly to help his fellow members and his fans. The combination of sunny and energetic demeanor with a hardworking ethic and kind heart for everyone around him has me believe Chan to be a Sagittarius Rising and Virgo Midheaven and we truly don’t deserve this sweetheart.

Alternative Guess: Capricorn Rising

Minho | Gemini Rising | Pisces Midheaven

This boy is such a tease so it can be easy to place him as a Scorpio Rising, especially with all his Scorpio personal placements. However, I felt his unpredictable nature fit Gemini more. One minute, he’s chatty and joking along and then completely shuts up the next. Air risings are also mistaken for flirting when often it is just their sense of humor, and Minho is the master of teasing and creating tension only to laugh right in your face when you actually get flustered. Gemini Risings are associated with having more narrow or dainty features due to Mercury influence, and Minho is a very pretty boy whose features are less intimidating but rather delicate (his hands are almost as small as Felix but everyone seems to forget that lol). Gemini Risings have a sense of mischief to them, with innocent smiles that look as though they’re plotting their next prank. Not the sultry smirk, but the naughty child’s grin. A Pisces Midheaven may pursue careers in the arts and they often have a natural flair for creativity, being able to tune into their imagination and sensitivity to the world around them. They are talented artists and musicians and we all know how great of a dancer Minho is!

Alternative Guess: Scorpio Rising

Changbin | Scorpio Rising | Leo Midheaven

Changbin’s deadpan neutral expression and intimidating presence has me convinced he’s a Scorpio Rising. Each Scorpio Rising I know has deep, intense eyes and strong bone structures with prominent jaws and chins, which we all know is one of the things that his members like to tease relentlessly. They’re always shrouding themselves in dark clothing too; “I love dark”. His Mars and even Pluto could be placed in the 1st House also, adding to his scary yet sexy image. He’s the kind of person that leaves an impression on others, usually one of intimidation or superiority and it has been noted by the members that he stood out particularly in training for his intensity and dedication. Mars in the 1st can also indicate someone who is athletic and this little fluffer right here cannot get enough of himself and his muscles (I hate him and he’s my bias ffs). Mars in the 1st can also indicate someone who tends to get injured often as they are rough or careless with themselves, and Changbin is too clumsy for his own safety sometimes. A Leo Midheaven would have him pursue creative or entertainment careers and I think that one is self-explanatory! It also shows that he has a confident and amicable public image, making him popular with his peers and desired by those outside his social circle, which we can see in his friendships with other idols such as Wooyoung from Ateez. He wants to be a leader or role model to others, to set a good example and constantly push himself to become even better. Essentially, a born entertainer who seems to flourish most in the spotlight.

Alternative Guess: Aries Rising

Hyunjin | Pisces Rising | Sagittarius Midheaven

Though he’s known for being just a little bit overdramatic, I believe Hyunjin could be a Pisces Rising with his Pisces Sun in his 1st House and Mercury and Venus conjunct the Ascendant. This would explain his dreamy visuals and animated expressions that we all love dearly. Pisces risings always have an ethereal beauty to them, with their eyes noted for being especially captivating. Stares so intense but not in the same way as a Scorpio, no, Pisces risings look as though they’re lost inside their daydreams. Maybe its just me but Hyunjin almost looks sleepy sometimes, as though he is hypnotised by something. He has a grace to him, beautiful without even having to try, and that Venus conjunction alongside Pisces would only make this stronger. A Pisces rising is sometimes labelled shy but I believe that if his Sun were placed here too, it would explain his confidence and bubbly nature. Hyunjin’s giggles are addictive and a Mercury conjunction would make for someone much like a Gemini rising in that they can be lively and expressive, which he also seems to have no problem doing too with his inability to hide his excitement or disgust at anything, which we love him for.

Alternative Guess: Leo Rising

Jisung | Leo Rising | Gemini Midheaven

This boy stumped me as I was deciding between Leo or Aquarius. I settled on a Leo Rising thus an Aquarius Descendant. I felt this suited Jisung as he is labelled as one of the most extra members who if you can’t see, you can definitely hear singing in the background. Needless to say, this boy can be very loud and lively yet insecure and unsure of himself also, needing validation from others as he puts on a show to entertain everyone (note: skz pls give him the reactions he wants T-T). I also think that his Moon could then fall into his 8th House, and despite how bubbly Jisung is, he does have his moments where he lets his guard down and we see how much he has been holding back emotionally. Only recently he opened up about his distress with crowds but there have been other moments where he has revealed personal worries, such as the time he discussed his experience with depression and how he uses it to try transform himself for the better and now he can appreciate the small things in life more. I also think that due to interceptions and duplications, Jisung could have a Gemini Midheaven, which further explains his flexibility and adaptability to take on any role required. Main rapping? Check. Dancing center? Check. Hit that high note beautifully? Check. Gemini/Mercury are both also associated with communication and therefore careers involving writing can be popular for them; Jisung is involved in the writing and production process of all of Stray Kid’s songs and has become more confident in his abilities over time. With Gemini’s nervous and hyperactive mind too, it can explain why this little cutie can get so caught up in his head that he ends up forgetting his own lyrics and choreo sometimes!

Alternative Guess: Aquarius Rising

Felix | Cancer Rising | Aries Midheaven

Felix screams ‘big babyboy energy’ to me. His squishy cheeks, tiny hands and plump, pretty lips? CANCER RISING. Seriously, he’s so pretty and it makes me want to cry. His childlike demeanor and touchy nature show how soft he is, coining him the cuddly koala of Stray Kids. Despite his playful nature, he is also very sentimental and the members have even called him the most serious member, showing that he carries a sense of care and sincerity to everything he does. He’s been noted by the members for being extremely thoughtful of those around him, giving lots of gifts and spreading love and warmth as the sunshine of the group. In this sense, Felix is simultaneously a caretaker and child. He is full of passion and enthusiasm, always throwing himself into everything with a fighting spirit. Once settled on his goals, he goes after them with everything he’s got, even if the odds seem against him. To move abroad to pursue music when not even speaking the language might even seem impulsive to others, which is key to any Aries placement. His Aries Moon in the 9th or 10th House could also make him keen to explore and be very headstrong in his decisions. He tries to be optimistic and places a lot of his happiness on his success and growth from where he started, and with how far he has come, he should be so, so, so proud of himself today.

Alternative Guess: Libra Rising

Seungmin | Capricorn Rising | Libra Midheaven

I honestly think Seungmin is one of the most mature looking members, especially for being the second youngest of the group. He has very handsome features and has been known to resemble many of his seniors, including my bias Wonpil from Day6. Capricorn risings tend to be self-conscious and may mask their insecurities with humor usually of the deadpan or ‘savage’ kind - rip Changbin. They’re constantly pushing themselves to improve and will do with the strength and determination few can match. Seungmin has already achieved so much in his short career (e.g. picking up a new language in just three months and co-hosting a show through it) and yet he forever remains humble about all his hard work. His patience is unmatched too and no matter how excited he gets, he still knows when to be serious and put his head down. He doesn’t see the point in talking in circles when you could be getting the job done. When you compare him to the rest of his members, he is honestly one of the most mature and he really deserves more recognition for his strength and talents because he’s terribly underappreciated. A Capricorn rising is their own biggest critic so please show him more love.

Alternative Guess: Virgo Rising

Jeongin | Libra Rising | Cancer Midheaven

Maknae’s tend to get away with a lot of things, but Jeongin just has this extra charm to him that makes everyone whipped for him. This angel can do no harm, surely? rip Changbin once again. Libra risings are natural beauties noted for their symmetrical features, and Jeongin has such lovely and balanced proportions that I can’t help but be envious of. Libra risings are smart in social situations and can navigate conversation with ease, often sweet-talking others to bend to their will which Jeongin has no problem doing with his hyungs. No matter how cunning they can be, they hold an aura of innocence that you find it hard to fault them for anything really! Jeongin has been described as the member most likely to make you smile, and Libra risings aim to please everyone around them. Harmony is key and they get very upset at any kind of conflict, hating the thought of picking sides. Jeongin is very much a team player and has a different type of bond with every member, each relationship unique in their own ways. They can attract more dominant people into their lives (Aries Descendant) and the person that comes to mind first is Chan, who seems to have a particular soft spot for his little brother. Just another things to note is that male Libra risings can have feminine features or mannerisms or appreciate more traditionally Venusian aesthetics, and Jeongin has stated on multiple occassions that his favourite colour is pink! He even goes so far as to saying that its ‘a boy’s colour’ and he always looks so beautiful and himself when wearing it.

Alternative Guess: Capricorn Rising

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She gives lily a few fries in the car. She thinks briefly about driving it over the bridge. She puts on her sunglasses, pushes off the media circus and goes upstairs. 

There was the momentary panic as she took in the pressure of restraints and distinct lack of Indy. The last thing she remembered was a kiss, a reassurance, and blonde...She took in her brother sleeping across the room but she didn't relax any. 

 Ryan didn't quite understand where they were, or what happened yet. Watching the rise and fall of Indys chest, she at least could see he was exhausted. She lost track of the time until she heard the distinct approach of footsteps she had recognized even in her half aware state. The sleek dog at her feet heard it a second later as he stood up, his stump twitching happily until the blonde walked in and a dog like him.

They don’t search her anymore and she gives the officers on duty a bag for themselves. Lily bursts into the room, excited to see her brother and the dogs reunite happily. Julien sets her bag down and the bags of food down. Ryan finally was awake. 

 Something is off and to her surprise indy is asleep and ryan is awake. 

She blinks mechanically and she brings the food to the dark eyed woman.  Ryans posture was tense as she tried to sit up, staring the blonde down. Julien doesn’t like the gaze very much. She takes the bags to set them beside Ryan at the smaller table. Unlike with indy, she has no protocol, no familiarity and she’s unable to read the other. She swallows as she grabs a small packet of fries for adolf and gently disburses them to the dogs. 

She puts her sunglasses down next to her purse and she hopes indy wakes up soon to in effect help smooth her in, but no such luck. She gives the same rigid mechanical smile. “My name is mrs perita.” The ring on her finger burns in sharp betrayal of her words as she pulls up a seat to sit neatly to mask her sudden onset of nerves. Ryan looks far too much like her brother.

She made the blonde nervous. Indy said this woman had nerves of steel, but right now she looked a little more like gold. Metal at first glance but malleable and easily scratched. 

She didn't calm her posture as she glanced at her brother, warning the woman not to wake him up, "The lawyer." Her voice hurt from lack of use "I know," She added as she tugged her arm a little. A silent way of asking for the binds to be removed. The blonde heard the familiar tug. It echoed somewhere in a vast open space in old memories and she pulled a clip from her tan suit to carefully start with the metal locks. She acknowledged the statement with a nod and she undid the straps as well. 

Ryan was tense and she waited till each restraint was off to lift her arms and rub at her wrists. They were slightly swollen and tender to the touch. She looked at the food bag, her stomach was growling. Adolf was wearing the fries sleeve on his snout and julien hushed his whining as she stepped back to push the food closer to Ryan and to get a cup of water to help with the hoarseness of her throat. The initial shock wears off and she sits again. Ryan took it slowly, reaching inside for the fries first, her tastebuds telling her she wanted the salt.

"Thank you," She said firmly as she ate a few. "For helping us..." She added, meaning the gratitude was for more than the fries. Julien is quiet as she reaches over to pluck the fry sleeve from her dogs nose. Adolf looks at ryan but the blonde gives a stern look until he sits at her feet to beg with his eyes instead. Lily lays by him. 

Julien nodded complacently as she folds her scarred hands, left under right. “No need to thank me. Your case was exceptional. I had to take it to ease my own curiosity.” It was the first case she had taken in well over three years since Eddie had taken her life and her husband's request for a separation had prompted her to find an outlet for her frustration with her personal life and a way to channel her self destructive energy. “May I ask what indy has told you?”

Ryan ate slowly, letting the salty taste linger before she swallowed each bite. There was more reasons the lawyer was here than she was letting on. Only someone as insane as they apparently were would take to the chance to defend them. She glanced at her brother when his name was said, "Not enough." She replied. Letting Adolf lick the residual salt and oil from her fingers. Glancing at the blonde again, "He only tells me that we're gonna be okay."

The extra fries seem like a good choice. Ryan seems capable of putting away as much food as indy does and she makes plans to bring more for them the more Ryan recovers. She can tell by the subtle twitch across Ryan’s features that indy has when they omit something. She doesn’t say anything about that and instead focuses on nodding. 

“He is correct. What do you remember so far during your stay here at the hospital?"

Ryan wasn't one to censor herself. She had been broken down too many times. It was her job as a soldier to give any and all information required to her superiors, which in her mind Julien was. She chewed and swallowed. "Lights...I remember fighting at some point. I remember being x rayed, then MRI, then ultrasound. Then I was alone for...I'm not sure how long. And I remember the dogs. And then you, you moved us here," She listed off clinically. 

The list helped immensely. Unlike indy, ryan gives information freely and she looks at him briefly.

"How long have we been here for?" 

She’s not sure if he’s slept in ages. She knew he would dislike her taking advantage of the situation, but she brings her phone out to record their conversation. 

“You have been here a total of four months next week.” 

Ryan pauses in eating and her jaw flexes against her will. Four moths. Too long. If they had survived in here that long then Julien had to know more than Ryan would have suspected her brother to reveal. She relaxed her jaw, closing her eyes for a second when there was an ache in the top of her spine before she began on the chicken pieces Julien had brought.

Julien spun her ring around her finger a minute as she collected her thoughts. “I’ve collected my own evidence. I also took precautions to protect your items. When the trial is over the items will be returned.” She had kept one photo. It was in her bag as she would occasionally bring it out to remind herself of them and that they needed someone their side. “I also retrieved your vital medication and have ordered a supply in advance to be administered to you under the guise of anti seizure medication.” 

She thinks of viktor. She thinks of the video. Her anxiety skyrockets and her nails bury into the soft palms of her flesh and she presses them instead to the seat to conceal the motion. “May I ask you about the seizures?”

Ryan didn't touch her neck where she normally wore the titanium ring shed once worn. Shed wanted to throw the damn thing in the river when she had lost Stan but Indy kept it and she had cherished it in the end...Regardless she recognized that first look of a token that weighed with a lifetime of memories that someone didn't want for a second on the blondes face. 

She gave Julien a moment of privacy as she focused on her food, glancing at Indy again, counting the seconds between his breaths before she could divert her attention, "I don't think I need to give you permission. If you need information ask.”

“Even if you are my client, you have the right to decline information,” she reminded the woman with the near sharpness of the knife. She can’t imagine Ryan reciting the awful details out loud. As much as she lives with her own memories of the compound, there is a distinct difference between the abuses. She can draw a fat line where they end in similarities. “I advise you to exercise that right when you need to. As the question went relating to your seizures, can you tell me when they first started?”

Ryan absorbed this information but she didn't respond, she finished her chicken and put the box in the bag with the fry box. Flexing her jaw again before she answered, "I took a fall from a rooftop. My spine fractured and healed too quickly. Its part of my modifications. There's a bone buildup at the base of my skull, it creates pressure when the point is too stressed it causes a seizure." 

Indy and her had been stretching it out every night to try and help with the problem, it had scared them both the first time it happened and she shifted. It only hindered their life on the run and she couldn't remember but it may have been the reason they were here.

The genetic modifications. 

“From my understanding, both of you are modified.” She understood that Ryan had been just a sort of prototype. “The healing effect is too quick,” she stated aloud more so to herself then Ryan as she finally frees her nails from the soft flesh of her palm before returning to the motion to think. “Thus the serum. I understand the circumstances around this were incredibly unfavorable. You lost your husband around the time you were modified.” She digs so deep she knows she’s bleeding openly as the images keep flashing behind her eyelids every time she blinks. She feels her anger boil up. The face from the video had a name now. 

“There is little to nothing about Stan except a photo and a ring. Even when I subpoenaed the district for the marriage license there was none to be found."

The soldier nodded, “I was failing. Indy joined the program to keep me going. I needed him.” She was honest, “He's as fast and as strong as me, he sees better in the daylight.” The sun hurt her eyes sometimes but her night vision was unmatched. 

There was the first betrayal of emotion and discomfort as she listened now. 

She was silent for a moment. Counting Indys breaths again trying to calm herself, “Your timelines wrong.” She corrected, “I knew Stan before the elite forces recruited us.” Her tone had changed, the slightest strain now as she flexed her own hand, “We married when things got...difficult. There would be no record. Indy and I aren't supposed to exist, they wouldn't put us on paper anywhere.” She stopped as she took a small breath at the pain in her neck again.

She blinks. That made sense. Her mind connects a few dots and her timeline begins to shift into different possibilities. She pauses when she notes the discomfort. She knew she had to gather sealed records. After Ryan was eighteen any other evidence disappeared. She had videos, photos —  adolf begins to whine as he props his paws up on the bed. “May I help?” She wiped her hands on her suit without thinking as she stands. 

She had seen indy do it Ryan’s sleep, adjusting and adjusting, the only problem is execution and strength. She’s sure she cannot match them.

Ryan squeezed her eyes closed for a second, her mind hurt. She forgot for a moment where she was, "Stan...no..." She almost called for him. But then she remembered he was gone. She breathed harshly through her nose. "Hurts," She said through grit teeth, refusing to open her eyes.

Her eyebrows knit a brief second and she thinks about the head trauma indy had told her about. She puts a knee up on the bed as she warns Ryan, “I’m going to try to help.” She delicately pinches the base of the skull. She recalls the way indy grasps Ryan’s neck and she knows her hands are too small. So she uses both to focus the pressure on where she thinks it should be. “Is this okay?”

Ryan shoulder tenses but she doesn't strike out, opening her eyes to watch Juliens movements. The hands on the back of her neck were foreign. They were too small, but they were hard and the fingers dig into the knotted muscle and bone, "Wh-where--" Ryan didn't recognize these white walls. “You’re in room with your brother,” she stated immediately. The lawyer remembers the crash of the man being so easily thrown into the wall. Julien knows something like that would probably kill her. She keeps kneading the muscle. “He’s asleep because he’s tired and he’s been worried about you.” Somehow she thinks talking ryan through will help the situation.

Ryans breath is quiet but short and fast, her eyes forcing over to see her brother sleeping across from her. For a split second she thinks he's dead and her arm tenses again before she sees his chest rise and fall. Her head dropping back slowly into the hand squeezing it, "Hospital--n-no we need to be..." She couldn't remember where she needed to be. 

“You need to be here until you’re both okay.” 

She doesn’t mention the trail. She doesn’t mention that she needs to make them human in the eyes of the jury and she feels ryan relax a little bit. Adolf gives a soft whine and he hops up into the bed to crawl up to ryan on his belly. She continues even when her hands hurt, she’s sure when she knows to stop she can.

Ryans breathing leveled out slowly. The pieces came back and she finally went back to her silent breath, she felt a tremble in Juliens hands and reached up to touch the blondes arm, “Thank you” she said this more quietly. She had shown weakness and she hated herself a little bit for that, “Sorry its....” she sighed, “It's hard to talk about him. I miss him, but ill tell you whatever you need.”

The touch makes her stop her movements and she nods as she returns to her seat across from the other. “I’m sorry for your loss.” It’s the first words that come out of her mouth. She wouldn’t press the subject anymore, not after that. “I will ask when I need it. Can you feel the seizure before it happens?” There were signs and now she’s going back to medical questions where it’s safe.

The phrase was a reflex and held no depth, but something in Juliens eyes. She knew the lawyer was sorry. She swallowed. She was exhausted now but she nodded, "If I'm focused on it yes I can."

Julien nodded. She herself can feel her edge dying and she instead gets up from her place to retrieve the photo of Ryan with Stan. “I’m going to have to bind you again before I leave,” she tells the other. Adolf crawls towards Ryan’s feet to lay on them. “Adolf is your dog for as long as I am your lawyer.”

Ryan was obviously not thrilled about this, "Will you leave them looser?" She asked softly. Shifting to let the dog settle more comfortably. She had said thank you enough times so she nodded slowly. She was sure Indy appreciated the company, maybe she would too.

She returns with the photo and she puts it directly into one of Ryan’s hands so she can hold it before it must be hidden again. “Yes, i'll ask for accommodations to be made as well.” There was swelling on both of their wrists and shed demand padding to make it less painful. Julien waits to gauge Ryan’s reaction.

She squeezed the smooth photo paper, it was like she knew what it was before she even looked. The edges of the photo were faded and there was a crease from where it had been unfolded and folded a hundred times. She was seated on the edge of a helicopter, one she had flown once upon a time. Indy leaning on the edge with his arm crossed, and Stan, The broad man seated behind her, crouching a little to hug her shoulders. Every one of them smiling, at that moment in time they didn't have a care in the world even in the middle of a warzone. If she had still had tears they would have been in her eyes. She stared a second longer before she took a breath. Thanking Julien with a look.

“Hide it,” she urged the other softly. She’d keep the ring safe, but she would return it to the chain it belonged to around the place it should be hanging. She lifted some of the straps and started organizing them before lifting the ones for Ryan’s wrists. 

Ryan looked at Julien. She understood she was a lawyer, she was meant to help but this was a whole different level. Ryan couldn't understand someone caring, "You should bring burritos next time, Indy likes those, and one for yourself." She couldnt help the words as she tucked the photo under her thigh where she would still be able to reach it.

She wants to smile, but she doesn’t. “I can’t chew,” she states in embarrassment, “but I’ll be happy to bring burritos next time.” She puts one of her fingers in between the space of Ryan’s wrist and her binds to ensure good space without giving away they’ve been undone more then once. “Thank you Mrs West. I assure you I will do my best to serve you and your brother.” With that she puts the cloth straps over the other and she steps away, not liking how her stomach is turning and she puts the remaining food by indy before picking her bag up and whistling to lily.

No one had served them before. Her and Indys entire lives had composed of debt, of being trapped by things they couldn't control, jumping from one form of slavery to another. "Goodbye," She said it to be nice, she was aware she might not be present the next time the lawyer was there. 

She sighed and rested her head back. "How long have you been awake?" She asked her brother when they were alone.

“Enough to know our lawyer can’t chew,” he stated when she is gone and there is utter silence. He chuckles a little bit about the bag and it rustles as he inspects it. Wendy’s. Good choice. He spits out the picking mechanism julien had given him and he unlocks himself. They’re on a schedule. The next visit won’t be until one in the morning to make sure they’re okay and have water. He can easily tell she’s upset. “You guys talk about anything important?” Even if he is hungry he moves the bag aside because Ryan takes priority and he goes to her to undo what julien has just done.

She shifts as he undoes her before she sits up to lean on him, she was aware he had been close, but she had been somewhere and she wanted him here while she could remember. She silently pulled up her leg to pull out the photo she had been gifted. Showing it silently to Indy as she hid half of her face in his white shirt.

He stares at the photo in utter silence. There’s only one place she could have gotten the photograph and he observes. He gives it back to ryan as he puts an arm around her shoulders with a nod of is head. Julien was a good person. “You gonna be okay?”

The tell tale flex in her jawline, turning her head then readjusting at the sharp ache it caused, "You need to eat." She reminded him as she eyed the bag of food then made space for him to sit next to her

He hummed in her non response and avoidance. He grabs the bag and he goes to sit with her. The fries are cold, but bountiful and even cold fries are better than hospital food. He gets an arm around her shoulders and he squeezes her to his side as he eats.

She rolled onto her side, her head resting low on his chest so she could watch the door under his arm as he ate. He did enough guarding while she was down she needed to return the favor, stealing a small kiss to his stomach between bites so he wouldn't choke.

He chuckles a little. His fingers leaf through her hair and he rubs at her scalp with the bit of nail he does have to ease her. He eats the small burger and he finished the fries, except for one which he pokes Ryan in the face with. He’s still her older brother despite everything.

She was focused on watching the door. Listening to the hospital run outside, they had guards on the door, she could hear them talking to each other, the rubs to her scalp really only helped her focus more. The fry pulled her out of her stupor and she turned her head carefully, twisting more in her shoulders to glare at him as she bit the fry dangerously close to his fingers, tucking her picture safely under the pillow they were laying on.

Indy was satisfied with her reaction to the fry. He poked the side of her face with his finger to rub the salt and oil on her skin before becoming still. He could stay all night in her bed. His head hurt a little from sleeping too much. He kept his arm slung around her shoulder and he keeps his hand in her hair as he listens too. It’s all very mundane but it’s still very much a prison.

Ryan was getting antsy. Now that she was aware just how long they had been here trapped in beds, "Do you really think she'll be able to help us?" She asked, shifting against him as if that alone would vent out her excess energy.

“I didn’t tell her about anything,” he stated confidently as he is shift her more so on him. He had told her about the serum, the modifications, Stan. Really he only gave information about Ryan’s seizure and that she had a plethora of health issues. Julien had delivered. 

“She must have found the safe house."

Resourceful. That was evident enough, "I don't want to be in here" She muttered against him as she settled, her eyes still trained on the door, her neck tightening as she felt her stress level rise slowly. 

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You can find numerous small bathroom design ideas at present that defy the norms on what a bathroom should be. A new bathroom design that’s gaining popularity nowadays substitutes a bathtub for a cutting edge walk-in shower system that’s confined with fine glass. This kind of bathroom design is a superb option to open up large areas of space in a small bathroom. Fine glass doors are normally priced higher than typical shower curtains but they are however, more resilient to damage. This design element can also boost your home’s market price by bringing in a sense of opulence and class to your bathroom. There is an assortment of simple bathroom designs which incorporates this distinct fixture installation and opting on any of them is surely a decision you won’t regret making. There’s no need to force yourself on replacing your tub with a shower though, as its still possible to retain it and still achieve a deluxe finish both at the same time. This entails installing a flawless glass tub enclosure for a classy look and finish. Are there any bathroom designs for home that you want to add to your bathroom? It might be best to hire a contractor in Weymouth if you want to experience the best possible results.

Conducting a Bathroom Installation

If you look at the bathroom, it dwarfs in size next to other primary areas of your house like the living room and bedroom but amazingly, it will take plenty of time, energy, and resources to get a regular bathroom installation job done properly. To begin with, there’s not much room to move around even in bathroom suites that have relatively larger settings. From plumbing, wiring, floors, walls, storage units, fixtures, etc., and extra upgrades like TV’s and heating systems, you'll need fit all these and perhaps even more in a room that’s less than a hundred square feet. With so many things to do on such a constrained space, there is just one approach to remodeling a bathroom and that is through gradual progression. You need to complete one task at a time simply because it’s what the limited area permits. Thus, your bathroom ideas will all have to come to life one by one and this means that time management is very important. Once the local shower installers have done their work, you can’t allow several days to pass by for the electrician to start. Once a task is completed, the next one should follow immediately before the passing of the day because the longer the renovation drags on, the more stressful it becomes. So be very selective on your options when it comes to hiring a contractor in Weymouth who will remodel your bathroom. Make sure that you bring in a contractor that is experienced, qualified, reputable, and a popular choice among homeowners, just like Dorset Home Improvement Contractors. Give us a call and we can start laying out the remodeling plans for your bathroom!

Why it's more efficient to hire a professional

Many people beleive that the cheapest way to extend a house is by taking the DIY(do it yourself) path. And maybe the most powerful factor into play when you decline hiring a professional is because of a lower bathroom extension cost? There is no argument however, that anyone, including you, can complete a number of things on your project all alone, from screwing the mirror to the wall to installing new flooring. You will only succeed in such an endeavour however, if your looking at a small project. When your working a bigger project, it would be wise to call for professional help mainly because doing the job alone would entail several months of labor and hassle in your part. What’s more, you’ll want to call in plumbers, electricians, and other skilled personnel if your thinking about making those house extension ideas into a reality. But if we are talking about simple tasks which do not involve plumbing or electrical wiring however, you can choose to DIY them but bear in mind that you will still need to face certain risks and possible issues with such a decision. Nonetheless, you'd be better of hiring a contractor in Weymouth who can complete all the needed tasks of your project in break neck speed and superior results. This means that you will need to make the best decision for you and that is opting with an expert home builder like Dorset Home Improvement Contractors!

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J20 Gaming Pc Workstation

Laptop Workstation Equipment

HP Desktop Workstations offer industry leading overall performance with enterprise-class reliability and ISV certification making certain compatibility with the prime computer software manufacturers in design and style, science, finance, and geology. According to Apple, the most recent Mac Pro attributes the all new quad-core Intel Xeon “Nehalen” processor which makes the job of a graphic designer a lot less difficult. The workstations are largely dependent upon processors but in video editing softwares gpu also play an crucial role in generating unique effects in videos. Applications and games for PCs are usually created and distributed independently from the hardware or OS manufacturers, whereas computer software for numerous mobile phones and other portable systems is authorized and distributed through a centralized on the web shop.12 workstation is a high-end microcomputer designed for technical or scientific applications. Despite the fact that the recommendations described in this plan can benefit anyone who makes use of a laptop, they are mainly intended for departments with folks using desktop computer systems.

Resource record is an entry in a name server’s database. On the other finish of the spectrum, industrial workplace desks and legal desks have much more generous proportions, extra leg space, multiple drawers, and at times even an attached bookcase to generate ample space for storage. Workstations generally support much more more rapidly CPUs, far more memory modules and larger challenging drives than laptop systems, and their components are much less expensive. NOTE: Z620 systems configured with E5-1600 series or E5-1600 v2 series processors might not add a 2nd processor. Performance Advisor permits works to get a consolidated report of their workstation’s hardware and application configuration and makes it possible for them to tune their system particularly for expert application in a handful of straightforward actions employing a quite user-friendly and intelligent interface.

Yet another UK-primarily based outfit, Pc Planet , is a single of the handful of vendors we know of that delivers desktop workstations based on AMD’s antiquated FX platform. Higher-finish individual computer systems are equivalent to low-finish workstations. The CineBench test shows the pure raw CPU processing energy of each and every workstation, and on this test, the Z420 lags each Lenovo ThinkStations and the HP Z220. As for the best specs for a graphics card: buying for these is potentially the most confusing element of acquiring any Pc. The difficulty is graphics card developers preserve altering their rules for what the specifications on the cards in fact mean. The activation server reported that the product important has exceeded its unlock limit. And suppose we choose not to use Solidsworks just just Vray 3ds Max and Google SKU what would be the best graphics processor to go with Quadro or GeForce.

Even though many hardening measures can be utilised for a kiosk method for guests, the PAW architecture is made to supply larger security for higher sensitivity accounts, not higher security for reduced sensitivity accounts. Like their predecessors, which remain obtainable, all of the new HP Z-series workstations feature tool-significantly less access. Desks with storage can be incorporated into a selection of rooms in your home, from complete-sized pc desks in a property workplace, to a modest work desk tucked into your entry, or a family workplace desk placed well in your kitchen, it is all about your private needs for placement and overall size. It is 1 of the best-identified CAD (Pc-Aided Design and style) applications. As a side query, with regard to the limiting factor in time to answer, I guess what I never truly know is how considerably time in the solution is spent with the cpu cores cranking away on the equations, vs updating the data in the RAM, but I’ll suppose for the time becoming that my CFD dilemma will be memory bandwidth restricted.

Still don’t know where to download AutoCAD to your Computer? Considering that Paul and John are really experienced, I utilised a number of hold vehicles. Scaling the PAW Program as your PAW program scales to encompass a lot more admins and roles, you need to continue to guarantee that you maintain adherence to the safety requirements and usability. Workstation Specialists is a UK market specialist in supplying bespoke workstations, render nodes and mobile options for the media sector. It has to charge you with renewed passion everytime you appear at it and over time and as you progress closer towards your vision, you may discover that some of the photos or photos on your vision board do not genuinely carry as a lot emotional impact on you as they did ahead of. Xeon E3 v5 Socket 1151 CPUs now feature Skylake architecture, some CPUs with on-CPU HD video, up to 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, and expanded SATA3, M.two, and USB capabilities.

Most desks combine a number of functions to increase efficiency. VeryPC mobile workstations utilise high efficiency discrete graphics processors from Nvidia to optimise the actual time show of 3D objects on your screen. Although the unit we have right here is extremely nearly an entry-level configuration (quad-core Intel Xeon E5-1620 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, dual 2GB AMD FirePro D300 GPUs), I also had the opportunity to test out a more tricked-out version. File Server Resource Manager failed to access the volume. With dual Intel® Xeon® processors (22 cores max), up to 3 skilled, dual-width GPUs, and an unmatched 256GB of maximum memory, APEXX 4 7902 offers unparalleled multi-threaded functionality for ANSYS and other specialist applications. The Computer software Licensing Service determined that the license package is invalid.

two.’Part modeling: ‘The feature tree is serial in nature and for that reason A SINGLE CPU core need to start off at the best and work its way down the tree. The HP Z2 Mini G3 ($714.00 commence, $1,698 as tested) is the latest version of HP’s tiny wonder, the ultrasmall workstation Pc. Although it is still something of a curiosity, it may not stay that way for long. Users will also be capable to take benefit of HP Quick Keys that are developed to be application conscious and can be utilised for customizable shortcuts in software, such as the Adobe creative suite. Inside you are going to find 4 PCIe slots (one PCIe x16 slot that’s full, plus 3 open MiniPCIe slots), four memory slots (32GB maximum), and 3 USB 2. ports. The Z600 tower workstation has dual PCI Express two. x16 graphics slots for driving up to eight external displays with most current ATI and NVIDIA graphic cards in several configurations.

Pc desks indispensable in most offices. It will not be as strong as the P71, but you are nonetheless searching at 7th-generation Core processors , up to 32GB of RAM, an optional 4K display and Quadro M520M video. The two graphics cards I am proposing each and every have 512 cores of GPU processing power and three Gb or GDDR5 memory. When climbing the tower in the course of construction activities, employees need to be protected from falls utilizing a fall arrest method meeting the criteria of 29CFR1926.502 or a ladder assist safety device meeting the specifications of 29CFR1926.1053(a). Bigger pc workstations offer a wider choice of characteristics such as lockable drawers, fixed desk pedestals, additional printer – all of which supply extra storage space and cost-free up the prime surface for any other office gear.

Outside of Teradici PCoIP software program, the only issue preinstalled by the business are hardware drivers and the software that may well come with them (eg: Intel SSD Toolbox). Standard gamers cards like a Nvidia GeForce talk in DirectX. IF I do determine to go with Water Cooling, I do have to contemplate that I would at some point need to have to Watercool 2 processors – and I will undoubtedly want some in-depth expertise & tips on that from men and women who’s accomplished that initial-hand. If you require to take your enterprise to the next level of overall performance, expandability, and no compromise reliability, the HP Z440 workstation and HP Z640 workstations are the proper decision for you. We do not recommend operating SOLIDWORKS with a gaming card (GeForce or Radeon) as you can experience graphical show (quality) concerns with these cards.

System Memory 256MB ECC Registered Module (PC133) for IBM 256MB PC133 registered ECC SDRAM memory upgrade for Pc-primarily based workstations and servers. So, the price of the workstation isn’t just related to beefier hardware, the price also reflects the reality that CAD workstations are built for durability. • Since charges are usually incurred at remote points of sale, and guest and non-guest folios are maintained at the front workplace department, posting of diverse guest and non-guest charges shall be performed. Log service has reached the maximum allowable containers allocated to a log file. If you fancy your self a energy user, HP’s got a “world’s initial” trick up its sleeve that may well lure you in. Earlier today, the Palo Alto outfit took the wraps off its newest all-in-one , the HP Z1. This workstation is a mere distant cousin to HP’s customer-focused Omni and TouchSmart lines – not that that is a negative thing.

Though the generic user interface enables the image processing capabilities of the UWGSP to be applied and tested in basic image processing applications, a keyboard controlled menu strategy is not optimal for most applications. The Application Licensing Service reported that license management info was not discovered in the licenses. We hope you now have a greater understanding of the distinction amongst try these out desktop and workstation cards and that you will have an less difficult time creating a selection amongst the two when taking your demands into consideration. All purchases that add to the University’s asset base or computer workstations will demand a justification statement on the Buy Order and approval by the Director, Technology Solutions.

With regards to the comment about Thinkpad’s lack of DisplayPort – please note that Thunderbolt encapsulates a complete DisplayPort protocol, and Thuderbolt to DP adapters are cheap and accessible everywhere (although sadly, at this time they are mostly presented as Apple-white peripherals, instead of Thinkpad-shiny-black). Our group offer a completely integrated service, focusing on the demands of the enterprise and its men and women. A representative is designated to you especially, which indicates that you will deal with the very same particular person every single time. The GSE supplies basic workplace furniture (including desk chair, desk, and some storage, e.g. file cabinet). Once once again, we can’t support and do not advocate gaming graphics cards. Sesaat sesudah itu (akibat banyaknya keluhan dari para pelanggan), Intel pun merilis versi Intel Pentium III Xeon yang juga berbasiskan Cascades tapi menawarkan cache level 2 sebesar 2048 KB, untuk kemudian disebut sebagai “Cascades 2MB”.

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10 Smartphones With 4GB RAM You can Purchase

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10 Smartphones With 4GB RAM You can Purchase

There has been a time while telephones provided mere 512MB of RAM and were nevertheless priced exorbitantly. That time is, fortunately, lengthy gone, and we these days have phones that offer more memory than a whole lot of laptops to be had within the market. Telephone customers have been spoilt by means of plenty of alternatives available within the marketplace as corporations fight it out inside the marketplace with an approach of presenting greater for less.

These days, the Indian marketplace has slowly started seeing the upward thrust of smartphones with 6GB RAM, however, if you’re in a price range you don’t need to always pass for these selections for a terrific revel in. In real global utilization, 4GB RAM is sufficient for a majority of tasks, looking at our personal experience with diverse devices – and lots of phones do a great job with even lesser RAM.

To help you pick out one, we have 10 of the quality smartphones with 4GB of RAM, priced Beneath the Rs. 20,000 mark. Of course just having 4GB RAM doesn’t make for an incredible device, so we’ve handiest selected phones that have been reviewed at Devices 360, because of this we will vouch for these gadgets.

Gateway SX2800 – 07 Laptop (2.5Ghz Quad Processor, 4GB RAM, 650GB) The Gateway SX2800-07 is one of the cutting-edge fashions from the SX2800 Collection that has been promoting like warm cakes inside the Laptop market. if you take a better observe this Computing device version it would be clean to look why. It comes with a set of very powerful, high-give up specifications however but has a charge tag of a mid-variety PC.

The Gateway SX2800-07 comes with an effective Intel Middle 2 Quad 8300 2.5Ghz processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 640GB tough drive. I generally kingdom the price on the end of the review but I just have to you will let you men know now that You can get all this for simply around $519 every. There are Desktops obtainable (with two times the rate) that does not even include 1/2 of the specs of this Gateway Computing device.

This new Gateway Computer is designed to be a powerful and flexible computing platform. It comes with a variety of capabilities that might make it a notable heavy-obligation work, leisure or own family Computer. The SX2800-07 comes with a 16x DVD power, Intel GMA X4500HD pictures card, Dolby Home Theater audio functions, HD audio and an HDMI port. simply hook it up to an HDTV and you will have yourself a competent entertainment machine.

if you need some greater energy, You may usually improve the reminiscence (RAM) to a maximum of 8GB. Connectivity smart, it has 9 USB ports, 1 FireWire port and 1 eSATA port among different matters. The Gateway SX2800-07 is a compact Laptop model that measures just 4 x 12.5 x 10.five inches in dimensions. It would without problems slip into any workspace, bedroom, or your residing vicinity. All in all, the price that you get to your cash with this Computer is simply unmatched. if you are in the marketplace for a new Computer with approximately $500 to spend, the Gateway SX2800-07 will make an extraordinary choice!

4GB RAM 250 GB HD – Changes in Pc Specifications, What to Look for whilst Buying a laptop

i7, Centrino M, Pentium, Android, Center 2 Duo, DDR2, VGA Liquid crystal display, Gigabyte, and Terabyte. What do all of those terms imply? I am certain you’ve seen some of them if not most of them around while looking at the net, seeing ads on diverse websites. The enterprise has a growing market of clients for laptops, Desktops, and other transportable devices, and it’s far critical to shop for a computer that will suit your makes use of. In this newsletter, I am going to speak about what things have modified currently within the electronic global, what terms to Look for whilst Buying a laptop, and what styles of tasks may be performed together with your new Pc with outstanding Specifications.

Computer systems have long past from 10 to twenty Gigabyte difficult drives to a much larger difficult force in a short period of time. 20GB became sufficient for a while, however, now plenty large tough drives are essential. They’re magnet-based totally. Now there are SATA or Serial ATA tough drives which have one-of-a-kind formatting, 512 bytes in keeping with a block, that is converting to 4,096 bytes in step with a block for SATA difficult drives. They run quicker and are smaller hard drives than the opposite tough drives, which require greater parts. difficult drives for Computer systems have increasingly area, typically You could find a Computer with a 1 Terabyte (TB) + difficult power almost anywhere online. Laptops normally include 200 Gigabyte (GB) to 500GB difficult drives.

Additionally, Computer systems had been made with Pentium processors quite a while and nevertheless are. Pentium processors are fast processors, which variety from Pentium I to Pentium IV. Then there have been Pentium Centrino M processors that is an x86 microprocessor which came out in March 2003. They’re processors that operate at decreased speeds than Pentium however with comparable overall performance. more lately there are Core Duo that may process greater records at a quicker pace, and Core 2 Duo means there are processors strolling at the identical time to the system the packages that you are attempting to run. those are close to the pinnacle of the road Intel processors these days. There plenty of recent processors being constructed in the latest years, which means They are becoming better capable of managing more programs and greater traumatic computing.

Random Get right of entry to memory (RAM) is what is saved within the memory of a Computer even as you are working on it, now not stored after a reboot. RAM now has DDR2 which has a better bus pace and runs at a lower strength intake. So what do I Purchase?

The alternatives of computer and Computer Specs on the market

whilst Shopping for a laptop or Laptop, it’s far quality to Look for something with a larger difficult power, in the 200GB to 500GB variety. SATA difficult drives perform faster. a larger tough force will allow you to keep track, motion pictures, games, something you download or upload in your Laptop. A fast processor such as Center 2 Duo, Center Duo, Pentium four, or the newer processors to be able to be extra highly-priced, together with i5 or i7. I5 and i7 might be plenty more luxurious, so Center Duo might be great for gaming, looking excessive definition videos, and listening to music, even as performing other responsibilities. The Intel processors, together with Pentium, appear to be better for doing a couple of responsibilities which include phrase processing and gambling high res. video games for your Pc. It is right to shop for the DDR2 or DDR3 RAM. That may be a bit of the basics of Computer Specs that can be beneficial for tasks such as gaming, surfing films, and more than one obligations without delay which might be stressful. Computer systems have changed, and preserve converting over time. There are pretty some new types of components for Computers which might be advancing. It is right to know what kind of factors to Look for when Shopping for a Computer, and additionally, they might be useful for your responsibilities that you carry out for your Computer.

At http://www.ProStandardLaptops.Com, You may Purchase HP, Acer, Lenovo, and Samsung laptops at low expenses with 4GB of RAM, or even 6GB of RAM and Intel i3 or an i7 processor. Positive processors are better for Certain duties. This could give you an excellent Laptop to have for optimistically three-4 years at least.