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

Moving along

Hi everyone,

The text looks good so far guys, thanks for posting it. Above is a screen cap of what I was planning for that to look like. You'll also see I placed 2 stars (which are pulsating buttons) on the photo of the "Mosqliseum," which, when clicked on, will each show one of Selin's photos of Toy soldiers in front of that landmark. (i.e. for this one, I will get a photo of a little man on top a car, then perhaps another of one knocked down and under the wheel of a car, whose search didn't go so well)

Security Checkpoint---Bombs

At this checkpoint you will be searched for bombs or anything that is used to make them. You will be stopped and asked to get out of your vehicle. Soldiers will then search you, your belongings, and your vehicle. It is entirely up to the discretion of soldiers as to how thoroughly they will conduct the search. You would be wise to be quiet and comply with their demands or pay the consequences. This could be anything from being assulted, having your belongings (money, food, clothes, identification, passport) confiscated, having your vehicle taken, prison, or even death. Be careful to not act suspicious because this alone could get you in serious trouble. Passing this checkpoint in daylight might be smart. Travelling at night will only arouse suspicion. Also, remember that some of the soldiers might be willing to take a bribe which could help you to not only pass this checkpoint, but the checkpoints that you will pass in the future. Bombings in Morgandad are a very serious and real threat and security measures at this checkpoint will be very rigid.

Security Checkpoint - Stolen Items/Contraband

At this checkpoint, guards will be searching your vehicle for any type of stolen items and any other forms of contraband. Any stolen items or contraband that is found by the guards will be confiscated you will immediately be arrested and eliminated from the game. The guards have the right to search anything in your vehicle that may look suspicious and they can also order a full cavity search if they suspect you are smuggling anything yourself. You will also have to provide proof that the vehicle you’re driving belongs to you and is not stolen property. If you have no stolen items or contraband in your possession, you are free to pass this checkpoint and continue on with the game.

Sorry, we just read your blog right before class. We are in the classroom right now. Can you meet us another time if you are not coming today? Can you guys start building the website because we are starting to come up with the content for it. We will have a description for you about each checkpoint for you by Thursday.