Site Up

Hi Everyone,

The completed site is updated at this address (make sure you turn up the sound:)

http://geraldhabarth.com/wvu/em/project3/group1/Intro.html

Hope you like it!

-Marcie

Update

After the usability tests today, nobody knew where to click for the checkpoints. If you could just put numbers 1-5 on each of the checkpoints or something to make that more clear that would be great. We will send you the press release and instructions over the weekend so if you could just put clickable links onto the map for each of those that would be cool too. Thanks!

Identification Check Point

At this checkpoint you will be asked to present a valid form of identification. Upon request you may be required to provide a back-up form of identification as well. If for any reason your identity is in question you will be asked to remove yourself from your vehicle for further examination. At this point the soldiers have the right to search your vehicle or detain you for further questioning. If you provide the soldiers with 2 forms of valid identification that proves you are who you say you are then you are free to proceed through the checkpoint.

Sites Online

Hi Group,

Jerry has put up the beginning of our site online. So at this address is my intro animation and the first link to the Coliseum. (And once it is in final html form, the sides will be trimmed and the background around the site will be black.)

http://geraldhabarth.com/wvu/em/project3/group1/Intro.swf

You all are welcome to come to our critique next Wednesday at 9am in the EM lab on the second floor of the CAC.

Thank you,
Marcie

Checkpoint - Drugs & Alcohol

At this checkpoint, soldiers will be stopping all who wish to pass, in order to check for Illegal drugs, and alcohol, which are prohibited in accordance with Islamic religious customs beyond this point. Soldiers will have the ability to inspect any vehicles or packages at their own discretion, either by hand, or through the use of drug sniffing dogs. It is highly advised that civilians and military personal wishing to gain entrance beyond this checkpoint to bring along no more personal belongings than is necessary, as excessive luggage in vehicles have been known to slow searches and cause long delays.

Those who are found in procession will be removed from their vehicles, and depending on the amount and severity of the contraband found will either be subjected to fines and confiscation of the offending items, or may be detained by the soldiers until they have completed a thorough investigation. Remember, turning in your suppliers is a good way to expedite your release and minimize penalties you might be facing.

Next Week

Hi group,

Jessica invited me to come to your class at 1:00 this coming Tuesday, so I will definitely be there to show you progress. (I think Selin will be obligated to work then.)

The opening animation is completed and the photos and landmark components are also ready to be incorporated.

I'm graduating and I really need to concentrate next week on my final public presentation for next Friday evening. (I know you all have very busy schedules too!) So I will get as far as I can for Tuesday, definitely with some working links so you will have a complete idea of what the end product looks like.

For Jerry's class, our final critique is actually during finals week, so I think we have a little more time than you all to work on the finished piece.

Thanks everyone,
Marcie

Weapons Checkpoint Summary

Security forces closed down the main roads into near Morgandad’s Stadium yesterday to search vehicles for unregistered weapons and ammunition. Armored vehicles and Humvees surrounded the area, halting traffic and enforcing that all cars pass through the checkpoint. To ensure full compliance, helicopters circled the area during the three hour checkpoint.
Pairs of soldiers approached each car with weapons in hand, and then escorted the drivers out and restrained them. One team searched the driver and another team surrounded the car, searching everything from the glove box to the trunk to hood. Drivers that did not comply were swarmed as the soldiers yelled and pointed pistols into the windows. If cleared, a green sticker was placed on the rear window.
If the teams discovered weapons in hidden in the car, the driver and the passengers were forced into an armored vehicle and taken to an undisclosed location for continued questioning. What happened to the driver after that is not known at this time.



Erin Long