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Post by annabellamy on Jul 26, 2012 5:47:26 GMT -8
Geography question:
If Finland and Russia decided to restart conflicts over Karelia, where would the best place be to have the first battle?
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Post by stormcat on Jul 26, 2012 21:07:05 GMT -8
So, I have a forensics question. Several actually. My Character enters a room that has been locked for 12 years. In it, she finds a corpse. This corpse has been in there this whole time. What I want to know is:
1. Would any “soft parts” remain after all these years? Or are the conditions not favorable for mummification? 2. Said corpse was bludgeoned to death. Would 12-year-old bloodstains still show up on wooden flooring? 3. Due to the death by bludgeoning, would the corpse’s skull be intact or in too many pieces to recognize? 4. I’m under the impression that dust collects due to skin cells and assorted dirt accumulating in an area. If a place had been sealed shut for twelve years, would there be any dust if it was a less-than-perfect job? 5. Light has been blocked off from this room. Is there any effect light has on decay?
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Jul 29, 2012 22:50:33 GMT -8
What sort of development does the human brain go through, through puberty? I remember hearing that humans aren't completely mentally developed till they're around 22, but can I get more details on this?
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Post by Admin on Jul 30, 2012 15:43:40 GMT -8
What sort of development does the human brain go through, through puberty? I remember hearing that humans aren't completely mentally developed till they're around 22, but can I get more details on this?
All I really know about the development of the brain is that the frontal lobe is the last part to develop and it normally is fully developed between the ages of 22-28. The frontal lobe is heavily involved in judgement and long term memory that does not involve repetitive tasks. There is a Frontal Lobe Disorder in which there is severe damage done to the frontal lobe causing a sudden personality change. Injuries or Frontal Lobe Disorder can prevent the frontal lobe from developing fully or properly. The frontal lobe is effected by numerous mental disorders including bipolar disorder, anti-social personality disorder, and many others.
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Post by Darth Sariah on Aug 8, 2012 15:40:13 GMT -8
Geography question: If Finland and Russia decided to restart conflicts over Karelia, where would the best place be to have the first battle? In war, control of major passes and bays is a sound tactical decision. Towns along trade routes or major waterways is also high priority in initial set up of forward command and drawing lines of battle and skirmish. So Vysostsk, Saint Petersburg-Hiitola railroad, Levashovo, Pribylovo, Gromovo, Bay of Vyborg, and Vuoksi river would all be prioritized as they have military bases and/or are major regional trade routes.
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Post by Darth Sariah on Aug 8, 2012 16:06:38 GMT -8
Unless specially preserved like in egyptian mummies or modern Taxidermy a corpse usually is reduced to dust after about 3 years in moderate room temperature. This can vary based on several factors like heat, moisture, cleanliness, bugs, bacteria, parasites, and so on. If your corpse is in the middle of a rat infested hell hole then you can be pretty sure that it would be gone after only a few years.
Definitely. If left unclean and untreated. Bloodstains are notoriously hard to get out. At the point where blood pools at the lowest part of the cadavers body and breaks through the skin is where the stains will be most noticable like legs and between the shoulders.
Assuming the skull is even there after twelve years?
Ok, This will depend on several things. How much time has passed and the severity of the attack. It takes a surprising amount of force to break a skull. If it was intact when he died and they didn't do anymore to him then it would likely be intact after the year of tissue decomp. Skeletal decomp takes place after for about 2 years. During that time you can have it slowly break down into pieces.
If the skull was shattered in the attack... well there you have it. The skull still won't decomp as fast as the tissue but pieces of it will be left out and decomping as the tissue does.
Sealed tightly? There would be minimal amounts as the people who go in and out carry stuff from outside they don't realize. Then the corpse itself will likewise add whatever it has to the mix. Done correctly (and perhaps assuming your captor is a neat freak) I would venture that there is a minimal amount of dust.
Light usually only affects the decomp in that where there is light there is heat. Heat would speed up decomp. Other than that I can really think of a reason why light would affect it.
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Post by stormcat on Aug 18, 2012 18:14:46 GMT -8
Unless specially preserved like in egyptian mummies or modern Taxidermy a corpse usually is reduced to dust after about 3 years in moderate room temperature. This can vary based on several factors like heat, moisture, cleanliness, bugs, bacteria, parasites, and so on. If your corpse is in the middle of a rat infested hell hole then you can be pretty sure that it would be gone after only a few years. Definitely. If left unclean and untreated. Bloodstains are notoriously hard to get out. At the point where blood pools at the lowest part of the cadavers body and breaks through the skin is where the stains will be most noticable like legs and between the shoulders. Assuming the skull is even there after twelve years? Ok, This will depend on several things. How much time has passed and the severity of the attack. It takes a surprising amount of force to break a skull. If it was intact when he died and they didn't do anymore to him then it would likely be intact after the year of tissue decomp. Skeletal decomp takes place after for about 2 years. During that time you can have it slowly break down into pieces. If the skull was shattered in the attack... well there you have it. The skull still won't decomp as fast as the tissue but pieces of it will be left out and decomping as the tissue does. Sealed tightly? There would be minimal amounts as the people who go in and out carry stuff from outside they don't realize. Then the corpse itself will likewise add whatever it has to the mix. Done correctly (and perhaps assuming your captor is a neat freak) I would venture that there is a minimal amount of dust. Light usually only affects the decomp in that where there is light there is heat. Heat would speed up decomp. Other than that I can really think of a reason why light would affect it. Thank you for all this. Now, Skeletal decomposition, You mentioned that in Question #3. But I though the skeleton would remain unless animals or caustic substances got to it. Now, the largest animal the body would’ve been exposed to is maybe an ant, and it was essentially locked in a bedroom, far away from caustic substances. Would there still be skeletal decay?
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Post by Darth Sariah on Aug 18, 2012 22:08:10 GMT -8
Unless specially preserved like in egyptian mummies or modern Taxidermy a corpse usually is reduced to dust after about 3 years in moderate room temperature. This can vary based on several factors like heat, moisture, cleanliness, bugs, bacteria, parasites, and so on. If your corpse is in the middle of a rat infested hell hole then you can be pretty sure that it would be gone after only a few years. Definitely. If left unclean and untreated. Bloodstains are notoriously hard to get out. At the point where blood pools at the lowest part of the cadavers body and breaks through the skin is where the stains will be most noticable like legs and between the shoulders. Assuming the skull is even there after twelve years? Ok, This will depend on several things. How much time has passed and the severity of the attack. It takes a surprising amount of force to break a skull. If it was intact when he died and they didn't do anymore to him then it would likely be intact after the year of tissue decomp. Skeletal decomp takes place after for about 2 years. During that time you can have it slowly break down into pieces. If the skull was shattered in the attack... well there you have it. The skull still won't decomp as fast as the tissue but pieces of it will be left out and decomping as the tissue does. Sealed tightly? There would be minimal amounts as the people who go in and out carry stuff from outside they don't realize. Then the corpse itself will likewise add whatever it has to the mix. Done correctly (and perhaps assuming your captor is a neat freak) I would venture that there is a minimal amount of dust. Light usually only affects the decomp in that where there is light there is heat. Heat would speed up decomp. Other than that I can really think of a reason why light would affect it. Thank you for all this. Now, Skeletal decomposition, You mentioned that in Question #3. But I though the skeleton would remain unless animals or caustic substances got to it. Now, the largest animal the body would’ve been exposed to is maybe an ant, and it was essentially locked in a bedroom, far away from caustic substances. Would there still be skeletal decay? Yes, there would be. You are correct to discount caustic substances but insects, temperature, moisture, and bacterial (microbial) decomposition are still in play. If your environment is very controlled and guarded against these elements then you could preserve a skeleton (and a body for that matter) for quite a while even without artificial preservation. Decomp always happens no matter how well you control it but you can seriously limit its progression by reducing these factors.
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Post by stormcat on Aug 19, 2012 12:32:03 GMT -8
Yes, there would be. You are correct to discount caustic substances but insects, temperature, moisture, and bacterial (microbial) decomposition are still in play. If your environment is very controlled and guarded against these elements then you could preserve a skeleton (and a body for that matter) for quite a while even without artificial preservation. Decomp always happens no matter how well you control it but you can seriously limit its progression by reducing these factors. So... Is it safe to assume that the skeleton would still be in good condition, like, all the bones are there even if they aren’t attached?
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Post by annabellamy on Aug 19, 2012 22:31:37 GMT -8
Geography question: If Finland and Russia decided to restart conflicts over Karelia, where would the best place be to have the first battle? In war, control of major passes and bays is a sound tactical decision. Towns along trade routes or major waterways is also high priority in initial set up of forward command and drawing lines of battle and skirmish. So Vysostsk, Saint Petersburg-Hiitola railroad, Levashovo, Pribylovo, Gromovo, Bay of Vyborg, and Vuoksi river would all be prioritized as they have military bases and/or are major regional trade routes. Brilliant. The railroad would fill a plothole quite nicely
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Post by Darth Sariah on Aug 21, 2012 15:18:39 GMT -8
Yes, there would be. You are correct to discount caustic substances but insects, temperature, moisture, and bacterial (microbial) decomposition are still in play. If your environment is very controlled and guarded against these elements then you could preserve a skeleton (and a body for that matter) for quite a while even without artificial preservation. Decomp always happens no matter how well you control it but you can seriously limit its progression by reducing these factors. So... Is it safe to assume that the skeleton would still be in good condition, like, all the bones are there even if they aren’t attached? Its believable. many won't think about it as long as I have.
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Post by reynard on Aug 26, 2012 13:41:12 GMT -8
Guys, I need some research questions answered. I am sporking a piece of fan fiction with someone over email for another site. It's a multi-crossover and a few parts of it involve Star Trek the Next Generation. This is a show that neither of us know much about really, so we were worried we wouldn't be able to do much with those parts since we lack the insight. I was hoping someone here would know more.
Okay, so, first of all, is the purpose of Starfleet to explore new territories?
Also, would the Enterprise be hovering over a planet close enough for you to clearly see it from the ground without meaning to do something? It just seems to hover there in the story we are looking at.
And, let's say you have three not Star Trek characters that want to talk to the people on the ship and see the ship. Two of them can fly (technically, but they seem to forget that little fact for no reason as they never fly at all) and one of them can teleport through dark magic portals.
Let's say that these three decide to take said dark magic portal that does not look at all friendly to get on the Enterprise. Now I know it's a ship so it's probably got people everywhere. How would they react to someone boarding them like that?
Also, tell me about Captain Picard. Is he the kind of person that overcomes his own fears, that rises above them? And could someone tell me about a character named Doctor Crusher? Does she strike you as extremely compassionate, someone who shows a large amount of empathy?
If anyone could help I would really appreciate it.
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Aug 26, 2012 14:05:40 GMT -8
^ Hey reynard! Do you remember me from the old forum? I'm a casual watcher of Star Trek the Next Generation, I think I know the answer to the second to last question. The only person I can remember who teleported without a transporter was Q, who was a complete menace to them. So they'd most likely be suspicious of anyone who did such a thing. I think anyone would be suspicious of someone just appearing on their ship. without reason. The others... I'm not entirely sure. Even though I really like the show, I haven't watched in awhile. Memory Alpha the Star Trek wiki, will probably answer all your questions. Here's the link en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Portal:MainBTW, may I see your sporking? Now a question of my own. I'm planning a MLP: FiM fanfic, and in it I'm having branding represent prison tattoos. (Don't ask...) Is there any place a horse is branded, other than the butt? Cause I don't want it overlapping the cutie mark... I can not believe I just asked this. XD
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Post by reynard on Aug 26, 2012 15:38:16 GMT -8
Oh yeah, I think I remember you. Didn't you play an instrument? Or am I thinking of someone else?
Anyway, thanks for the answers and the link. I was thinking the same thing that if three strange people came onto my ship uninvited and not through the door I'd probably start shooting them or something. Definitely not a warm welcome.
Sure you can read the sporking when its finished. Right now we're still going back and forth through email. I'll send you the link to the site it will be on in a PM right now since you'll need a little background info, since it'll have some in-jokes.
And as for the branding thing, as far as I know that's the only place that they brand horses or other ranch animals like cattle. But I have an image in my head of prisoners with tattoos on their shoulders, so perhaps you could just have them placed on the front leg and not the back?
After all you are right not wanting to overlap the cutie mark already there, since those things help serve as identifying features. I wish I could be of more help.
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Aug 26, 2012 15:53:26 GMT -8
I play the flute, so that might of been me.
Fandom wikis are usually really helpful for all things fanfiction (whether it be writing it or sporking it) Since they're less known than Wikipedia, they tend to be more accurate. I've only been on Memory Alpha a few times, but its very helpful.
Sure! I like sporking sites. I've been planning a spork myself.
I was thinking possibly having the brand be on the forarm. Cutie marks were probably influenced by branding, now that I think about it... just much more benevolent. I might have it still cover up the cutie mark... considering there will still be another one on the other side...
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Post by reynard on Aug 26, 2012 15:59:41 GMT -8
Yeah, you're who I'm thinking of. Nice to hear from you again. Message sent too.
And now that I think about it, the other leg should be blank, so why not put the brand on the other back leg without the mark? That way prisoners can be identified and still have that identifying mark. I really think that covering it up would be a detriment to a prison system.
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Aug 26, 2012 16:10:43 GMT -8
They have cutie marks on both sides, if you look at the sides closely. Why they refer to it as a singular "cutie mark" I have no clue.
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Post by stormcat on Aug 29, 2012 17:07:56 GMT -8
So does anyone here know about martial arts? Are there any that fit in these parameters:
1. Can be learned relatively quickly, but it takes years to master 2. Allows some modifications for people with amputations 3. requires little to no equipment but allows for improvised weaponry. 4. Can be used against a much larger (And heavier) opponent
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Post by reynard on Aug 31, 2012 17:57:53 GMT -8
I can answer number 4 I think. I don't know martial arts personally, but I do know there are forms of martial arts that can teach you how to deal with much larger and heavier opponents. Actually, I think a good example of how to wrestle and redirect the force of such opponents might be in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
Also, try looking into Judo for that as well. From what I understand (and someone please correct me if I am wrong) several martial arts styles tend to focus on different things. Judo is about manipulating your opponent's joins and locking them down.
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Post by stormcat on Aug 31, 2012 18:30:11 GMT -8
Also, try looking into Judo for that as well. From what I understand (and someone please correct me if I am wrong) several martial arts styles tend to focus on different things. Judo is about manipulating your opponent's joins and locking them down. I’m more concerned with teaching the people how to escape from a lock rather than pin the opponent down. This martial art is supposed to be taught as self-defense but later expands into an actual competitive event where there’s a trophy for winning the most matches.
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Post by Darth Sariah on Sept 3, 2012 20:06:07 GMT -8
So does anyone here know about martial arts? Are there any that fit in these parameters: 1. Can be learned relatively quickly, but it takes years to master 2. Allows some modifications for people with amputations 3. requires little to no equipment but allows for improvised weaponry. 4. Can be used against a much larger (And heavier) opponent 1. This is completely subjective and based on the teacher and student. everyone learns at a different pace and all take time to learn and master. 2. Tae Kwon Do is often a popular choice for amputees. However any fighting style can be adapted if the students and master are willing to work around limitations 3. For improvised weaponry you need look no further than Defendu. An ultra aggressive style that is meant to use anything in reach as a weapon. 4. There are multiple styles that can deal with large opponents but the best I can point to is Southern Shaolin Wing Chun which specializes in precise striking, grappling, and defensive hold breaks.
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Sept 3, 2012 20:33:17 GMT -8
Okay I have another question... would it be scientifically possible to alter the air pressure inside someone, to cause decompression sickness? Basically if the pressure change only happened with the air inside the body, could it still cause someone to be knocked out?
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Post by stormcat on Sept 8, 2012 20:31:58 GMT -8
So I have two characters, a girl who’s had too much to drink, and a slimebag. They are in the same building, but not the same room. How do i get the two to meet?
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Post by lovely corte on Sept 9, 2012 22:25:14 GMT -8
I guess It's based on what the drunk chick is like when she is off her head. She could simply be disoriented and by chance happenstances upon him, or she could be going what she believes is the right way and moving towards the wrong ways.
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Post by stormcat on Sept 10, 2012 4:15:55 GMT -8
I guess It's based on what the drunk chick is like when she is off her head. She could simply be disoriented and by chance happenstances upon him, or she could be going what she believes is the right way and moving towards the wrong ways. Yeah, well the creepy thing is, this is her own house, and she just wants to go to bed.
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Post by reynard on Sept 10, 2012 17:27:24 GMT -8
If she's had a lot to drink she could still go the wrong way and run into the guy, even in her own house. I'd say it's possible.
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Post by stormcat on Sept 12, 2012 12:21:41 GMT -8
This seems odd, but what do you suppose Edward Cullen smells like? Adipose? Bleach? Roses?
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Post by watersheerie on Sept 12, 2012 13:19:44 GMT -8
This seems odd, but what do you suppose Edward Cullen smells like? Adipose? Bleach? Roses? I don't really know. Bella constantly refers to his scent as 'mouth-watering' and 'heavenly'. It's described as being like 'honeysuckle and sunlight' in the 4th book when Bella is orgasming off her vamped-out senses. As usual, Meyer slams us with boatloads of adjectives without actually describing anything of value (leave it vague enough for the fans to simply insert their own fantasy scent). Being as this is Twilight, I imagine that Edward has an overly sweet and fruity scent, which kinda bothers me. I'm not sure why Edward would smell so sweet in the first place, as he has a stone-like cold body and eats blood. You'd think that his breath would reek of old, decaying blood. Usually scents in the human body are a combination of pheromones, the various chemical processes of the body (along with normal bodily functions), diet can affect scent, along with cleanliness. The thing is, how does this work with Meyerpyres? They are supposed to be 'frozen' in time, so I guess body functions and chemical processes are not working. Neither will pheromones be produced. Their diet is exclusively blood and I'm not sure they shower. They are icy cold all the time, scents seem to carry better with warmth. At best I can guess that Meyer will say that the magical All-Purpose venom produces pheromones that mimic this enchanting scent. I don't know if anyone saw the movie 'Michael'. In it, John Travolta plays an angel on earth. Every woman who encounters him thinks that he smells like their favorite scent. For one woman it's fresh baked cookies, another smells flowers, etc... I'm wondering if Meyer thinks that Meyerpyres simply smell like anyone's favorite scent, because people do have certain scents they gravitate towards. So while Edward's honeysuckle sparkle sweet scent might be good to Bella, it might be sickly sweet to another.
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Post by stormcat on Sept 12, 2012 14:23:41 GMT -8
This seems odd, but what do you suppose Edward Cullen smells like? Adipose? Bleach? Roses? I don't really know. Bella constantly refers to his scent as 'mouth-watering' and 'heavenly'. It's described as being like 'honeysuckle and sunlight' in the 4th book when Bella is orgasming off her vamped-out senses. As usual, Meyer slams us with boatloads of adjectives without actually describing anything of value (leave it vague enough for the fans to simply insert their own fantasy scent). Being as this is Twilight, I imagine that Edward has an overly sweet and fruity scent, which kinda bothers me. I'm not sure why Edward would smell so sweet in the first place, as he has a stone-like cold body and eats blood. You'd think that his breath would reek of old, decaying blood. Usually scents in the human body are a combination of pheromones, the various chemical processes of the body (along with normal bodily functions), diet can affect scent, along with cleanliness. The thing is, how does this work with Meyerpyres? They are supposed to be 'frozen' in time, so I guess body functions and chemical processes are not working. Neither will pheromones be produced. Their diet is exclusively blood and I'm not sure they shower. They are icy cold all the time, scents seem to carry better with warmth. At best I can guess that Meyer will say that the magical All-Purpose venom produces pheromones that mimic this enchanting scent. I don't know if anyone saw the movie 'Michael'. In it, John Travolta plays an angel on earth. Every woman who encounters him thinks that he smells like their favorite scent. For one woman it's fresh baked cookies, another smells flowers, etc... I'm wondering if Meyer thinks that Meyerpyres simply smell like anyone's favorite scent, because people do have certain scents they gravitate towards. So while Edward's honeysuckle sparkle sweet scent might be good to Bella, it might be sickly sweet to another. Yeah, I’m writing this from a realistic perspective. what are some good Sickly-sweet smells then?
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Post by reynard on Sept 12, 2012 14:49:04 GMT -8
I'm not sure he would have a particular or unique scent. Consider the fact that as a meyerpire, he's bone dry. There's not a drop of water in him. That being said, he doesn't sweat to stabilize his body temperature, so he's not going to get a smell that way.
He also would have less of a reason to bathe. I mean, it's not for sanitation. Without water, no germs could bother his body. The only reason he would need to bathe would be to clean off water stuff he got on him via hunting or whatever else (I imagine that if Rosalie works on cars a lot then she might get oil and other things on her, so there's a reason to shower).
So maybe he might smell like blood after hunting, but other than that...I guess he would smell like whatever he used to clean the dirt off his skin, if water wasn't enough I mean. And if he did use something with a scent to clean himself, it wouldn't be something too strong with his heightened sense of smell. If it were too strong it would be irritating.
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