When We Were Young; Chapter 10

- At Pinkberry - Joe walks in and looks around the room for Kevin but he didn't see him. A heavy hand lies on Joe's shoulder. He flinches a bit and turns around. Disappointed, he looked at her just standing there. He wasn't disappointed that she was there but disappointed that Kevin beat her here. ???: Uh...Joe? You okay? Joe: *blinks repeatedly* ???: Are you okay? Joe: *nods* Yea... ???: Are you sure...cause- Joe: I'm okay Demi! Demi: *frowns as she looks down then back at Joe* Sorry ... *walks passed him and takes a seat near the window* Joe: *sighs and follows her* Sorry I yelled at you ... im just frustrated. Demi: *ignores him & looks out the window* Joe: I'm sorry Dems. *leans in a bit* Demi: *smiles slightly then looks at Joe* Joe: *laughs* Demi's smile fades as she starts playing with her thumbs under the table. Joe's smile as also fades. He gets up and walks towards the counter. Demi looks up quickly and watches him walks away. She continues to play with her thumbs until Joe came back with some of her favorite ice cream. She smiled at him because he remembered her favorite ice cream flavor, cookies and cream. Demi started taking little scoops with her spoon and puts it in her mouth. He smiles to himself and starts eating his ice cream. Joe waits a few minutes in the silence and finally says, "Thanks for last night..." Demi looks up at him with no emotion on her face and takes a big scoop of ice cream and stuffs it in her mouth. Joe just watches her until she ...

Rolex Replica Watches and the Effects of the Counterfeit and Replica Watch Market

The Swiss Customs Service estimates between 30 to 40 million counterfeit and replica watches are put into circulation annually. These counterfeit watches cause considerable damage to the watch industry, both financially due to potential lost sales and also brand degradation as a result of the market being flooded with counterfeit copies of the original watches.

The annual trade show of the watch industry known as BaselWorld attracts many attendees from China who spend their time photographing the latest models being displayed by the top luxury watch-making brands. The photos of these new and prototype watches then find their way back to manufacturers in China where they are quickly copied and made into replica watches. The counterfeit timepieces are then rushed to market, often in advance of the authentic watch.

It is estimated by Swiss Customs that 40% of replica watches originate in China, although counterfeits are also manufactured elsewhere, including the United States. In October of 2006 police in Florida arrested a woman who had been operating a counterfeit watch business that earned about $8 million in sales. It is estimated that counterfeit watch sales worldwide cost Swiss watch manufacturers more than $600 million per year in lost sales. Once these counterfeit watches have been confiscated, it is the obligation of the Swiss Customs Service to destroy them. Surprisingly, in Switzerland individuals are allowed to keep a maximum of one counterfeit watch per person, provided they personally import it into the country. In addition, the watch being imported must not include any forged precious-metal hallmarks.

Two Types of Counterfeit Watches

Counterfeit watches are divided into two groups:



• The first group is comprised of low-priced imitations of watches. A cheap counterfeit watch features the name of a prestigious brand, but lacks its design and functions.




• The second group involves counterfeit watches designed to resemble the original authentic watch (a trade-dress violation). Some high-priced counterfeit watches are produced from better quality materials and have golden parts and leather straps.

Replica Rolex Watches

One of the more popular counterfeited watch models are the Rolex replica watches - which are illegally manufactured replicas of authentic Rolex watches. As with many of the expensive brand-name luxury watches on the market, Rolex watches can frequently be found being counterfeited and sold illegally on the internet and the street. The counterfeit Rolex watches are mostly produced in countries that include Taiwan, Korea, India and China (statistics from 2004 show that 54% of counterfeits seized originated in China) and can be found retailing for as little as $5 and as high as $1,000 or more for high-end replicas fabricated in gold, although the majority of counterfeit Rolexes use gold electroplating. The trade in replica Rolex watches has become sophisticated, complete with full-color glossy brochures and catalogues of counterfeited watches produced in China and offered for sale to retail vendors.

Characteristics of a Counterfeit Watch

You often hear that you can tell a counterfeit watch from an authentic one by the smooth movement of the second hand. This is a myth, due to the fact that many counterfeit watches use inexpensive quartz crystal engines which produce the telltale start/stop movement visible once per second of the sweep. If you observe closely you will see that even an authentic Rolex movement does not have a perfectly smooth second-hand sweep, but actually eight movements per second. The only watch mechanisms that had a second-hand with a true, uninterrupted sweep were the Seiko Spring-Drive and the Bulova tuning-fork movement. That being said, some of the better counterfeit watches on the market have automatic movements, and Rolex has produced a few models with quartz movements which produces the distinct quartz movement ticks.

Another trait of a replica Rolex watches is if it has a transparent case back allowing the movement to be seen. Rolex never made such a watch, an exception being some models from the 1930s which are extremely rare and the new Cellini Price models. You will never see an authentic Rolex watch with an engraved company logo, design or Rolex name on the outside of the caseback. Exceptions to this are a few of the lady's models which have engraving on the case backs, and the Sea-Dweller models which say in black on the back, Rolex Oyster Original Gas Escape Valve, along with two Rolex logos. Other than that, authentic Rolex watches have a smooth caseback free of engravings.

Recently, Rolex has begun shipping recent models with a 3-dimensional hologram-encoded sticker on the caseback that has a floating Rolex crown logo to the top of the watch case's reference number, which is printed in black. Most of the stickers on counterfeit Rolex watches are either solid green or a repetitious "Rolex" pattern, instead of a hologram. Some of the replica Rolex watches manufactured in Laos, Vietnam and China from 2006 on have a solid green hologram on the caseback. Prior to 2002 the reference number was printed in gold and the hologram did not have the Rolex crown logo. Today, counterfeiters are trying to more closely match the actual hologram sticker. Rolex stopped using the hologram around 2007 and new Rolex watches are not being shipped with it.

Another trait of an authentic Rolex watch is the almost invisible laser-etched crown logo on the inside of the crystal at the 6 o'clock position. A few replica Rolex watches have this etching, but it is often smaller and less distinct than on an authentic Rolex watch.

Also, an authentic Rolex has a date magnification 2.5 times normal size which should almost visibly fill the glass bubble. A few counterfeits have a larger font wheel to imitate the effect, although they don't come close to appearance of the date on an authentic Rolex watch.

It is always best if you can examine a suspected counterfeit Rolex next to a genuine Rolex watch. Comparing them in this manner often reveals small color variations on the dial and watch-band, the laser printing on the face and any other variances that could identify an authentic Rolex from a counterfeit. In addition, all the edges on an authentic Rolex and its band are smooth, not sharp or coarse like many counterfeits.

Counterfeit watches are sometimes manufactured so well that even a specialist needs special equipment to verify its authenticity, according to Swiss Customs Service officials. An expensive price tag for a watch is also not a guarantee of quality, as even they can simply be very well done counterfeits. In addition, logos, seals and other proprietary markings can be forged to deceive the purchased into believing the watch is made with genuine solid gold, when in reality it's a counterfeit that's gold plated. Gold watches do not have to be made of solid gold to be authentic, as there are authentically manufactured watches that are gold plated. Counterfeits that are gold colored use much thinner gold plating, which will quickly begin to wear away.

The Notorious BIG - Gimme the Loot (Explicit)

Genres: Hip Hop/Rap, Music Released: Sep 13, 1994 ℗ 2004 Bad Boy Records LLC for the United States and WEA International Inc.for the world excluding the United States, South America and Central America

WCCE Prime Time 2 pt 6

Finsh of Main Event and Big Announcement sorry for the bad ending but hey my little brother was sleep and I couldn't get him to do his best voice acting (screaming lol) I hope the ten people who watches watch and then be happy cause probably by the end of the weekend show numbah two will be finshed and I will be forced to do 3 because I have no battieres for my 360 control and my TV broke and I was in need to make a new tag team to face the Party Boyz. IDK why I wrote this nobody is gonna read lol

NFL, NBA, NHL and Other Pro Athletes Face Battle

NFL, NBA, NHL and other pro athletes face a difficult battle in trying to win titles in their respective sports. If you are not familiar with the life of an athlete, you may not know that it is a world inside it's own. With all of the professional sports that are viewed by millions of adoring fans, the recipe for their success is not placed on roadside billboards, nor is it instilled in every child at birth.

As if it is not daunting enough, just to crack a professional sports lineup or roster, there is the added pressure to win. This is not merely an indication that the team will be satisfied with a good season alone, the team wants to be able to say they are the best. This is where winning a championship comes into the picture; it is every athletes dream of hoisting the Super bowl trophy, the Stanley Cup, or the NBA Trophy.

So what is it that makes an athlete successful on their endeavor to the holy grail of their respective sport? Blood, Sweat, and Tears of a pro athlete. This is the true recipe for the success of an athlete. The blood of it all is playing when you know you are hurt, yet you have the will and the desire to be there for the team.

The sweat of it all is staying late at practice, regardless of the tempo and regardless of the burning muscles. The tears of it all come when you know you are better as a team, than what you are displaying on the playing field.

The mode of success transport is not in everyone it must be taught. This is not to say that an athlete does not have the drive to succeed, this is where that drive needs to be channeled. Drive is internal, yet guidance is learned this is where the athlete really finds the way to win. By having the wish to be a champion, and the lessons in the winning and loosing the athlete develops the know how to go along with their inner spirit.

Many of the athletes that we watch on a daily basis, have been playing this sport at a time where many have still been plunked down in front of a television, this is far deeper than a mere desire, it is their life.

Geeks Corner - Snakes on a Porch - Episode 41

Mr. DAPs and Johnny 5 spend this week on the porch with snakes... sort of..... and eels, and dogs, and more! They also talk about the return of Egon Bonkers along with what happened to him while at Disneyland. The Phineas and Ferb show at Disney California Adventure is discussed along with Disneyland's upcoming birthday on Sunday!

DKNY Watches For Winter 2010

DKNY watches have had a lot of hype recently with the potential of some really cool designs and new styles of watches due to hit the high street this winter in 2010. A watch is the perfect way to improve an image without having to spend to much or without having to change ones entire wardrobe. By investing in a new DKNY watch a person will be getting an accessory that will go with every outfit that they have in their wardrobe and it can be worn for both recreational time and for professional meetings as well.

The winter range that DKNY are preparing has a lot of excitement and buzz surrounding it and the samples that have been released so far speaks volumes. DKNY watches has the ability to not only combine sophistication and style but also to give a watch its own [personality which then give the consumers a lot of flair and style when worn. More over they also keep the price ranges at a good level so that they have ranges and styles for the lower end budgets but also cater for the high end markets if someone wants to spend a little extra.

DKNY have a wide range of watch models that come with both leather straps or metal straps and faces. Also the high end models of DKNY watches tend to come in the Ceramic material which has a much higher end feel to it.

So what are the best models out from DKNY at the moment?

The NY3605 DKNY Ladies Watch

An excellent model that is extremely popular amongst younger and older women because of its attractive design and light weight feel. The main benefit is that it suits many different occasions so it is an ideal watch to finish of a professional work outfit but is also ideal for most social occasions too.

The NY4745 DKNY Ladies Watch

An extremely feminine design but also a very fashionable watch as well. It is much more of a social watch than a watch that would suit a high flying executive on her way into a big board meeting but this is not to say the watch is not a quality time piece. It is just more suited as a day watch that will give off the impression of a cosmopolitan young woman.

The NY1240 DKNY Mens Watch

This watch is extremely fashionable and trendy in all aspects of its presentation from its modern look to its sophisticated polished stainless steel casing that gives it a high end feel. This watch is perfect for any occasion including business meetings or going for a meal at a restaurant. Also the price of the watch is very reasonable and is more than affordable for most people who will be looking to buy a DKNY watch.

All in all it is a very exciting time this winter for DKNY watches as they have always striven to improve their ranges and the quality of the watches has always been excellent.

FERRARI MURAKAMI: MAMA I'M SO SORRY...

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Wu-Tang Clan' - I Can't Go To Sleep

[Ghostface Killah] Technique is ill son, watch how I spill one Peace to Biggie Tupac Big L and Big Pun Havoc on the streets of Staten, snitches House niggaz children watch as they produce the same pattern Somebody raped our women, murdered our babies Hit us with the cracks and guns in the early 80's FOR THOSE THAT MURDERED ME SHALL STAND BEFORE GOD TO FALL AT THE HANDS OF FATE, THEN OUT COMES THE ROD Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back, bring it back, bring it back.. [*record run backwards*] What the fuck is goin on? I can't go to sleep Feds jumpin out they jeeps, I can't go to sleep Babies with flies on the cheeks, it's hard to go to sleep Ish bowled two sixes twice, I couldn't go to sleep Aiyyo we deep in the stairs, we carry (?) guns (?) got, hit up with the big shit, bam-bam Stop at the cheeba spot, then pass the leak spot So past y'all niggaz again, you took a cheap shot Not knowin FUCKIN WITH ME, you get your meat chopped YOU THOUGHT WE FELL ON OUR FACE? YOU NEED TO BE STOPPED CALL ON THE CHARIOTS, CALL ON AN AMBULANCE YOU BETTER SMILE MY NIGGA, YOU ON CANDID CAM Gangsta broad, these be the laws, walk with big balls Nigga motherfuckin eunuch, I even take which was yours I'm the nigga that made you man When your rap wasn't doin well, I'm the nigga that gave you a hand! [Isaac Hayes] Don't kill your brother, let's love each other Don't get mad.. cause it ain't that bad Just be who you are.. you've come so far It's in your hands, just be a man Get the jelly out ...

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Bad Customer Service Horror Stories - Watch Out Or Bloggers Will Be All Over It

If you're in business today you best be watchful of your company's customer service, whether it be customer service via telephone, call centers, face-to-face, email, snail mail, or fax. Everybody loves to tell their customer service horror stories, including bloggers. But bloggers have a viral tool in their customer service wars; they can publish their stories on the internet for the whole world to see.

Take care of your customers, give great service, and you won't have a problem, unlike the following companies that were recently written about in blogs due to their bad customer service. How's this for customer service horror stories:

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  Don't travel British Airways unless you're referred to as Her Majesty: A blogger's sister was traveling to The United States, from India, via British Airways. British Airways required her to complete a food form on preferred food. On the flight, despite completing her food form well in advance, they had no food for her. The flight attendant suggested she share her food tray with the Indian guy beside her. I doubt Her Majesty would be asked to share her food tray.


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  Don't you dare try to cancel your AOL account: Apparantly, one of the most difficult things to do is cancel your AOL account. One blogger, having heard about AOL customer service horror stories, decided to tape his telephone call when he called AOL's service department to cancel his account. The telephone recording made its rounds on the internet and has become hugely popular. AOL doesn't let you cancel. They go as far as being straight out rude and calling their customers' liars. It's right there on the recording. Solution: Don't bother signing up with AOL in the first place.


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  Don't put quarters into Wal-Mart gumball machines: One blogger wrote about being given a hard time when he asked a cashier to change a one dollar bill so that he could buy candy for his daughter from the gumball machines at the front of his store. He put a quarter in the machine. The machine got stuck and he couldn't retrieve his quarter. He wanted the quarter back, not for the money but for the principle. Wal-Mart's customer service asked him to complete a form before they could give him back his quarter.


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  Not in stock. Would you like a rain-check?: In one blogger's opinion, whenever grocery chain, Kroger, advertises an item to be on sale they never seem to have that item in stock when she visits the store. Readers get to read all about her dissatisfaction in her blog

As you can see, bad service these days gets noticed more than it did in pre-internet and pre-blog days. A dissatisfied customer can, now, tell the world about her experiences before getting a chance to cool off. Everybody has a bad customer service horror story. Let's just hope that if you're a business owner, there no bad stories about you.

Wu Tang Clan Ft Isaac Hayes-I Can't Go To Sleep(With Lyrics)

Another great song, with one of the kings of Soul - Isaac Hayes RIP. [Ghostface Killah] Technique is ill son, watch how I spill one Peace to Biggie Tupac Big L and Big Pun Havoc on the streets of Staten, snitches House niggaz children watch as they produce the same pattern Somebody raped our women, murdered our babies Hit us with the cracks and guns in the early 80's FOR THOSE THAT MURDERED ME SHALL STAND BEFORE GOD TO FALL AT THE HANDS OF FATE, THEN OUT COMES THE ROD Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back, bring it back, bring it back.. [*record run backwards*] What the fuck is goin on? I can't go to sleep Feds jumpin out they jeeps, I can't go to sleep Babies with flies on the cheeks, it's hard to go to sleep Ish bowled two sixes twice, I couldn't go to sleep Aiyyo we deep in the stairs, we carry (?) guns (?) got, hit up with the big shit, bam-bam Stop at the cheeba spot, then pass the leak spot So past y'all niggaz again, you took a cheap shot Not knowin FUCKIN WITH ME, you get your meat chopped YOU THOUGHT WE FELL ON OUR FACE? YOU NEED TO BE STOPPED CALL ON THE CHARIOTS, CALL ON AN AMBULANCE YOU BETTER SMILE MY NIGGA, YOU ON CANDID CAM Gangsta broad, these be the laws, walk with big balls Nigga motherfuckin eunuch, I even take which was yours I'm the nigga that made you man When your rap wasn't doin well, I'm the nigga that gave you a hand! [Isaac Hayes] Don't kill your brother, let's love each other Don't get mad.. cause it ain't that bad Just be who you are ...

LittleKuriboh's Panel at Anime Milwaukee 3.5 Part 1 of 6 (CC)

Little Kuriboh's Panel "How I Got Started" Part 1 of 6 at Anime Milwaukee 3.5. The other members of the panel were Kirbopher, Megami33, and KROZE!. Part 1: www.youtube.com Part 2: www.youtube.com Part 3: www.youtube.com Part 4: www.youtube.com Part 5: www.youtube.com Part 6: www.youtube.com Little Kuriboh is most famous for being a highly talented stage actor who has been in some plays, and a little known series called Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series, he is also known as CardGamesFTW on YouTube, his actual name is Martin Billany. He does one or two or just about all the voices on the YGO:TAS. yugiohtheabridgedseries.com Kirbopher's actual name is Chris Niosi, he is famous on newgrounds.com for his "Go! Go! Parody Rangers" flash animation and he was "Khoury" in the 12th Season of Pokémon. He will also now be a part of the YGO:TAS. kirbopher.newgrounds.com Megami33 s the director, editor, and mixer of Sailor Moon: The Abridged Series, she does the voices of Serena/Sailor Moon, Luna, Sammy, Serena's Mom, and Mrs. Haruna on the series. She will also be a part of the YGO:TAS. www.sailormoonabridged.com KROZZZE! Ahem, Kroze is, "Very lazy and likes to blow up various things Also is attracted to small shiney objects," he is famous in machinima circles for being a Red vs Blue moderator, a machinima director, and a machinima voice actor. He is known within abridged circles as... KRRROOOOZZZZEEE! He is the creator and a moderator for the Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series website. He is ...

Patek Philippe Swiss Replica Watch

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The collection has a lot of mega brands ranging from the world class Rolex range to the Omega collection to the supremely designed Cartier range. However, one of the most exotic Swiss replica watch collections has to be the Patek Philippe Swiss replica watch range. Considered as some of the best designed and manufactured replica watches in the world, these Swiss made replica watch ranges have caught the attention of millions of watch fans from around the globe. Take for instance the classic chronograph collection, with its exceptionally design is a big draw for people of all ages. The classic blue-black watch face and the twin chrono dials give the watch a tremendous look. The leather strap and the steel platinum bezel complete the fantastic picture, and you have a world class best seller with you!

The beauty of the Patek Philippe Swiss replica watch collection is that most of the watches on display are made using the exact same materials that go into the making of an original. That ensures that the watch is not actually a replica in the sense of the word, but a watch that is equally well made as the original itself. Several websites also offer a discount when you buy two or more Swiss replica watches. The reason for that is because most of the people anyway buy more that one watch when they come online! When you look at one of the spectacular Patek Philippe Swiss replica watches on display, you cannot restrict yourself to buy just one - especially after you take a look at the price. Getting a watch of this quality at such a low price is indeed surprising, and it is that factor which drives people from all over the world to our site when they look for the best quality replica watches.

Another advantage with the Swiss replica watch wholesale collection is the wide choice the watches are available in. Getting the right watch for your requirements can be a real pain, as the number of features on most of the watches are all mix and match. If the watch is to your liking, the features may not be, or vice versa. However, with such a wide range of replica watches on display, you are bound to find the exact watch you are looking for. If not in one brand, you will find it among the ranges of another!

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A Nelena Story Season 2 ep 13

*next day* Sel: *Walks into school, sees Joe by his locker opposite hers. She takes a breath before walking up to him* hey. Joe: *looks her up and down before looking back at the book in his hand. Still pissed off but not wanting to cause a scene in public* hey. Sel: Joe... i thought you said i could forgive them when i wanted, that you wouldnt care... Joe: *slams his book shut before sharply snapping his head to her* i thought you said wed get through it together... Sel: We would if you would talk to me properly! What would be so wrong with me forgiving Nick? You were all up for it before... Joe: *mumbles* ...before he kissed you... Sel: *hears* Hes my ex-boyfriend trying to get back together! Of course hes gonna try and do something, Joe. Its not a big deal if he kisses me. Joe: *his eyes scrutinized her* you kissed him, too. Sel: Whats so wrong with that? Im gonna have to forgive him sometime, arent i?! Joe: I just never thought itd be so soon... Sel: *raises her voice slightly* what did you expect?! You WANT to forgive Demi but you just wont let yourself. I dont see why. You like her. Joe: *looks at her, not saying a word* Sel: *Sighs and understands his meaning* ok, you DONT like her. What changed? Joe: *shrugs* everything. Sel: *sarcastically* a bit more specific, please? Joe: my feelings towards someone else. Sel: *raising her eyebrows at him* Youre telling me you fell for someone else? While Demi was there trying to apologize? Joe: *sighs and nods* yes... Sel ...

A Look at Big Buck Bunny

You see this cute bunny and you can not help you self being happy. It has the right elements of cuteness. In this article I look at the short film Big Buck Bunny, and see what works in it, and what dos not.

Big Buck Bunny is a film about a big bunny, and he gets bullied by three squirrels. He really likes flowers and butterflies. The squirrels kill a butterfly and Buck runs in terror into the forest. Here he decides that the squirrels should have taught a lesson, and starts making traps. Buck gets his chance to get revenge. He beats all the squirrels with the leader as the last one. The leader was falling towards some sharp wooden poles but Buck actually saves him. To teach him a lesson he makes a dragon out of him. Because he is a flying squirrel. It is a 3D comedy film.

What I liked about this film is that I feel with the main character. I feel pity, and I want him to win over the squirrels. Buck is a great character, and cute choppy bunny. Who would not like that? He is way bigger than the squirrels so if he was a bit more of a man they would properly be scared of him. But because he has a gentle personality they have the chance to bully him. Whenever a film wakes some feeling in me, it must be doing something right. I liked the contrast between it being a cute film, but the squirrels being really mean, and actually killing a butterfly brutally with a rock. This might not be a kid's movie.

The story is pretty simple, but well told with the visuals and sounds. There is no place where you are confused about what is going on. The visuals are used to enhance the story for example in the clip where the butterfly is killed, they use a tilted camera for the shot, which gives it a more dynamic and action packed feel. The facial expressions are used to make the audience feel with the character, and whenever the character are having some big reaction or action we have a close up of the characters head. This also helps with the audience connecting to the characters. There is no dialog in the film, and it is not necessary the body language and expressions tells the story. The music and visuals are just enhancing it. The music is well used, very clever and adds to the feel of the movie. The most important part in the film is the animation.

On the technical side the film is made in a program called Blender. It is a free open source 3D program. The film was financed by the blender foundation and donations. It was made to developed blender in the fur and character animation area. The film is open source which means that you can buy the DVD and get all the files for the movie. The team behind it is nine of the best blender users from the blender website. They were handpicked and asked if they wanted to do the project. As far as I recall it is a thing blender does every year.

With this said I believe there are some areas in the movie which could have been done better. The character designs are very "CG typical look", they didn't really try some new styles or moods. So in this way it is not very original. The story is a bit weak, in the same way as the character designs, the story is very genetic, it is a cute story but there is nothing new and exciting in it. The only place I got surprised was when the leader squirrel shows that he can fly. But it did not really mess with the perception of the story, and the story could have been without this small detail and still be as good. On the technical side the fur would have been better, and the forest looks a bit to computer made. I kind of get the feeling that everything is made on a computer and not real. And the best thing is when you forget it is made on a computer and can concentrate more on the story.

Overall I think it is a decent short film. The idea behind it is great and I really like that all the files are open source. It shows that you can do a lot with simple tools.

If you have not see the short film take a look at it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSGBVzeBUbk