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ADD To Character's info

• Robbie Manx: little burned boy
• Geraldo Rivera: Fox News, Hard Point
• Ian Harrison: [age 7] on the plane going to visit his dad in LA, excited about the clouds but afraid of heights. He had 3 comic books with him.
• Rosalie Brown: [age 64] African American gradmother going home to LA after her daughters wedding.
• Doctor Jerry Siegal and Doctor Norio Ishida: Two of the three doctors working for Genzyme who were to perform the chip-removal surgery on Jack.

Survivors "Found" by Jack

He sent them all Cell Phones. 86 total, including:

1. Julie Young
2. Alex Young
3. Maggie Young
4. Julia Lee (on Leno with Ellen DeGeneres, James Denton, and Five for Fighting performs. George Clooney cancelled. 2/4/05)
5. Beth
6. Vivian (Ohio)
7. Marks
8. Harley
9. Regan (MD)
10. Christopher Clarkson (PA)
11. Bobbie McCormick (WV)
12. Carrie Sellers (GA) [age 23] aka. Janice Peters

NEW PEOPLE'S Background

• [age 53] Actress/Photographer, took pictures of the 9/11 incendent on plane.
• [age 65 and 67] From MA, James is a retired teacher and assistant principal married to his retired secretary, Mary.
• [age 76] From MA, a priest at Holy Cross Church.
• [age 52] from MA, a Marine Surveyor.
• [age 65] from MD, a 6th grade teacher at Backus Middle School in DC, her group was on a National Geographic Society Educational trip.
• [age 67] from VA, a retired Navy Admiral and pilot from American Airlines. He was injured in the incident and wasn't able to help land the plane.
• [age 29] from CA, a Boeing propulsion engineer.
• [age 20] a Tokyo, Japan student.
• [age 24] from VA, a physical therapist at John Hopkins University Hospital

SURVIVOR JOBS

Weather Powers

• relieve drought
• avert floods
• tornado watch
• ultimate meteorologists
• stopping acid rain
• rejuvenating the ozone layer

Earth Powers

• periodically safely relieve the tectonic stress near faultlines and active volcanos OTHER WORK
• US Fish and Wildlife
• NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmostphe Administration)
• US Geology Curvey

TELEPATH and HEALERS

• duh

CLAIRAVOYANT

• missing persons
• crime detective work

RELIGION

• Muslim: declare "Godlike" to be "Anathema" and denounce them as a curse, excommunicating the terrorists.
• Christian Groups: say the term "Godlike" being blasphemous.
• Hindu: believe the Godlike are avatars.

SPACETIME

"Measure Twice, Cut Once"

Facing Death and Surviving

• Fake Death
• Real Death
• Why "resurection" only works once

Up: Travelling away from the Big Bang, generally thought of as travelling in the future.

Down: Travelling toward the Big Bang, generally thought of as travelling in the past.

Level: Teleporting

Yet: Actions you have yet to perform. This is considered your "required personal future".

Gemini Incident: Encountering oneself. Each incident naturally happens twice. Once for the junior and again for the elder of oneself.

Something Random

Asteroid to impact with earth!

TV FEATURE

“Team 9” - W*USA, DC. Mike Walter reports jumping from the “Unexplained” segment to the “BY THE WAY” segment … “Need a diversion from the news of the day? Come here for the offbeat and unique stories that you'll have to see to believe! “ on Mandy Smith’s incident at JHMC. [for more By the way… http://www.wusatv9.com/news/by_the_way.aspx ]
BREAKING NEWS…
Sponsored by Navy f14 Tomcat LT James “Goat Boy” Bates of the Black Knights, the designation of the first line of the 2006 new Boeing F/A-18E/F/G Super Hornet a fighter and attack aircraft in service with the United States Navy. The Super Hornet is essentially an all-new aircraft, with similar appearance to and some systems carried over from the F/A-18C/D Hornet. - Designation: “Horizon Series” for Jaffe’s bring Bates “back from the horizon”

• Navy Fighter Pilot Tomcat LT James “Goat Boy” Bates comes back to thank Brian… Navy f14 Tomcat LT James Bates of the Black Knights, the designation of the first line of the 2006 new Boeing F/A-18E/F/G Super Hornet a fighter and attack aircraft in service with the United States Navy. The Super Hornet is essentially an all-new aircraft, with similar appearance to and some systems carried over from the F/A-18C/D Hornet. - Designation: “Horizon Series” for Jaffe’s bring Bates “back from the horizon”

The Reaper - “Angels of death In the Bible, death is viewed under form of an angel sent from God, a being deprived of all voluntary power. The "angel of the Lord" smites 185,000 men in the Assyrian camp (II Kings xix. 35). "The destroyer" kills the first-born of the Egyptians (Ex. xii. 23), and the "destroying angel" ("mal'ak ha-mashḥit") rages among the people in Jerusalem (II Sam. xxiv. 15). In I Chronicle xxi. 15 the "angel of the Lord" is seen by King David standing "between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem." The biblical Book of Job (xxxiii. 22) uses the general term "destroyer" ("memitim"), which tradition has identified with "destroying angels" ("mal'ake Kabbalah") and Prov. xvi. 14 uses the term the "angels of death" ("mal'ake ha-mawet").

• Nicole Simms: To open this issue you are Nicole Simms. You know you're pretty, something like the homely girl from the OC, but you might cringe when someone compliments you. You're always wondering when the shoe is going to drop. You've got a good condo in Georgetown. You could have a car but there's no need with the transit. You're down in the Potomac Park tonight meeting a senator to "talk" about an issue you have... You've got some good info for your job at the Times and you're looking to get scoop. He's supposed to be around here soon, near that funky statue park thing called the Awakening. Looks like an old guy floundering and sinking in the ground - WEIRD. Where is Senator Chaffe?
• James "Truck" Hill: To open this issue you are James "Truck" Hill. You're one of the "soldiers" in the Lincoln Westmoreland crew. They call it a gang in DC, it's a brotherhood. You're with your boy "G-man" (Marcus Gunter) down in the park (Potomac Park) scopin for civilians that shouldn't outa be down here. You're a black guy, African America if you're a stuff white fuck, nigger if you're a dead man or my nigga if you're G-man. You think you saw some legs just back at the big ass hand stickin outa the ground (the Awakening statues). You like white bread, you're a killer, you like white meet... nice....
• Marcus "G-man" Gunter: To open this issue you are Marcus "G-man" Gunter. You're one of the "soldiers" in the Lincoln Westmoreland crew. They call it a gang in DC, it's a brotherhood. You're with your boy "Truck" (James Hill) down in the park (Potomac Park) scopin for civilians that shouldn't outa be down here. You're a black guy, African America if you're a stuff white fuck, nigger if you're a dead man or my nigga if you're Truck. You think you saw some legs just back at the big ass hand stickin outa the ground (the Awakening statues). You're not a killer, Truck is. It don't bother you, but fuck man - you'd rather enjoy the bitch before you get dinner - on her of course.
• Officer Jim Mullins: To open this issue you are Office Jim Mullins. You're not a rookie... yeah right... keep tellin yourself that. The guys at the squad all make fun that you ain't pulled yer gun yet. They hate you, you're sure of it. If only you could prove... Hey why not check out the park (Potomac Park) down by the Awakening statue. That's where that twisted "brother" is taking down good people. The guys say he's one of the 9/11 Freaks, he is - Tommy Morris saw him, said he's big... huge. and oh shit... what was that?!?!....

AWARDS & EVENTS

• BRIAN: Barbara Walters, Larry King, 20/20., JHU: speaking at commencement speaker for John Hopkins, honarary degree

Presidential Medal of Freedom

• AUTHUR: Army Medal of Honor - with Agent Vernon Marks
• MANDY: Presidential Medal of Freedom
• JACK: Video Podcast: Diggnation is a weekly tech/web culture show based on the top digg.com social bookmarking news stories.

• Dermot Galloway: RETURNS … [age 19] Friend to Jack Bennett in his return to Georgetown. Also the son of Milos Wiazowski Former Senator from Palo Alto, CA. and Survivor.

• Doctors for GOLF? Two of the three doctors working for Genzyme who were to perform the chip-removal surgery on Jack.
  • Doctor Jerry Siegal
  • Doctor Norio Ishida
  •  ??________________

PRESS CORE Milos’ venture… The GODLIKE FOUNDATION A private organization that exists to aid and help realize the potential of those people with the unique genetic condition, or rather an endlessly varied set of conditions, referred to as the Godlike power. Within the heirarchy of the Foundation is the sub-organization known as the Gilgamesh Trust.

• BACKGROUND: Gilgamesh of Uruk, the greatest king on earth, two-thirds god and one-third human, the strongest super-human who ever existed. But his people complain that he is too harsh, so the sky-god Anu creates the wild-man Enkidu, a worthy rival as well as distraction. Enkidu is tamed by the seduction of a female priestess/harlot Shamhat.

Serono - reproductive health / neurology work based in Geneva, Switzerland

HOPEWELL Supporters

• BIO - Biotechnology Industry Organization, his former company [ www.bio.org ] is the premiere trade organization for biotech information/distribution/advocacy with office about 2 blocks away. They offer some of the support Jack is looking for.

Celera

Jason's Planned Projects

• Add FAA Regs to Legal Matters
• Update the [[1]] to account for some more recent events.
• Add Anti-Milos press release to Press Releases. (Plus, clean up that page.)

For Jason to add to his written list at home

• Can Vivian turns things invisible to some people but not to others? Can she grant her own (apparent) ability to see invisible things to other people?
• Can Survivors use their powers on other people without those people knowing it? Specifically: 1) Do people know when Brian's Mimicing them? 2) Can Vivian turn someone invisible without them realizing? 3) Can Jack suppress someone's powers without them knowing?
• Can Jack figure out how Milos' powers work by observing his "aura?"
• Offer help in [Kashmiri earthquake] relief - clearing blocked paths, ferrying supplies.

Alternate Godlike Convocations

Alternate Godlike Convocations For Consideration

Five Stages of Mourning

The stages of mourning are universal and are experienced by people from all walks of life. Mourning occurs in response to an individual's own terminal illness or to the death of a valued being, human or animal. There are five stages of normal grief.

In our bereavement, we spend different lengths of time working through each step and express each stage more or less intensely. The five stages do not necessarily occur in order. We often move between stages before achieving a more peaceful acceptance of death. Many of us are not afforded the luxury of time required to achieve this final stage of grief. The death of your pet might inspire you to evaluate your own feelings of mortality. Throughout each stage, a common thread of hope emerges. As long as there is life, there is hope. As long as there is hope, there is life.

1. Denial and Isolation The first reaction to learning of terminal illness or death of a cherished pet is to deny the reality of the situation. It is a normal reaction to rationalize overwhelming emotions. It is a defense mechanism that buffers the immediate shock. We block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries us through the first wave of pain.

2. Anger As the masking effects of denial and isolation begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. We are not ready. The intense emotion is deflected from our vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as anger. The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, complete strangers, friends or family. Anger may be directed at our dying or deceased pet. Rationally, we know the animal is not to be blamed. Emotionally, however, we may resent it for causing us pain or for leaving us. We feel guilty for being angry, and this makes us more angry. The veterinarian who diagnosed the illness and was unable to cure the disease, or who performed euthanasia of the pet, might become a convenient target. Health professionals deal with death and dying every day. That does not make them immune to the suffering of their patients or to those who grieve for them. Do not hesitate to ask your veterinarian to give you extra time or to explain just once more the details of your pet's illness. Arrange a special appointment or ask that he telephone you at the end of his day. Ask for clear answers to your questions regarding medical diagnosis and treatment. Discuss the cost of treatment. Discuss burial arrangements. Understand the options available to you. Take your time. Both you and your veterinarian will find that honest and open communication now are an invaluable long-term investment.

3. Bargaining The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control. If only we had sought medical attention sooner. If we got a second opinion from another doctor. If we changed our pet's diet, maybe it will get well. Secretly, we may make a deal with God or our higher power in an attempt to postpone the inevitable. This is a weaker line of defense to protect us from the painful reality.

4. Depression Two types of depression are associated with mourning. The first one is a reaction to practical implications relating to the loss. Sadness and regret predominate. We worry about the cost of treatment and burial. We worry that, in our grief, we have spent less time with others that depend on us. This phase may be eased by simple clarification and reassurance. We may need a bit of helpful cooperation and a few kind words. The second type of depression is more subtle and, in a sense, perhaps more private. It is our quiet preparation to separate and to bid our pet farewell. Sometimes all we really need is a hug.

5. Acceptance Reaching this stage of mourning is a gift not afforded to everyone. Death may be sudden and unexpected or we may never see beyond our anger or denial. It is not necessarily a mark of bravery to resist the inevitable and to deny ourselves the opportunity to make our peace. This phase is marked by withdrawal and calm. This is not a period of happiness and must be distinguished from depression. Pets that are terminally ill or aging appear to go through a final period of withdrawal. This is by no means a suggestion that they are aware of their own mortality, only that physical decline may be sufficient to produce a similar response. Their behavior implies that it is natural to reach a stage at which social interaction is limited. The dignity and grace shown by our dying pets may well be their last gift to us.

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the AMERICAN GODS