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Greater participation of the State and the bank promoted the Stock Exchange
Eight challenges facing the Ecuadorian fishing fleet
Jamil Mahuad, after 20 years of dollarization: It is unfair and infamous that political hatred prevents me from returning to Ecuador
La Cumbre is still being monitored on Fernandina Island
Debuts the third airline that offers direct flights to New York in the country
Non-traditional destinations boosted banana shipments
Rafael Correa commanded in a criminal organization, according to elements of conviction highlighted by Judge Daniella Camacho
Community tourism makes its way with local initiatives
Third-party properties may be finished off with COIP reforms
These are the most profitable companies in the Ecuadorian stock market
//October 9, 2019
President Lenín Moreno returns to Quito
The president returns to Quito on October 9, 2019, with the Minister of Government, María Paula Romo and the Minister of Defense, Oswaldo Jarrín. This was announced by the official a few minutes ago, from ECU-911. Romo explained that there are still blocked roads in several areas...
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Quito makes a stance to protect democracy
Hundreds of citizens from Quito called themselves on the night of October 8 at the Shirys rostrum in defense of democracy. In an improvised scenario, several citizens went to the concentrates and called to be vigilant and to reject the violence unleashed by the presence of...
Military regains control of Camp Sacha
A group of military personnel retaken control of the Sacha Central field facilities, operated by the public company Petroamazonas. The operation to recover these facilities was carried out at dawn on October 9, 2019, the Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources...
The tourism sector will lose $ 40 million this holiday
Around 80% of hotel reservations were canceled these days nationwide. This week there was not even 10% room occupancy. This a few days after starting the national holiday for the Independence of Guayaquil, which goes from October 9 to 11, 12 and 13 of this month. The paralyzes,...
Initiative was launched to collect help for the militia and the police
An initiative was launched on Tuesday, October 8, to collect aid for the uninformed people who safeguard citizen security in cities, especially in Quito, during protests led by indigenous people and workers and that has led to excesses, violence, and looting. "WE NEED HELP for...
CONAIE began applying indigenous justice to infiltrators in their protests
A few hours after announcing the application of indigenous justice to those who identify themselves as infiltrators and who cause excesses or acts of vandalism, in their protest against economic measures, this Wednesday the members of the indigenous community removed them from...
Juan Guaidó is after Rafael Correa's whereabouts in Venezuela
On the night of October 7, President Lenín Moreno held Rafael Correa and Nicolás de Maduro responsible for the looting, vandalism and violence in Ecuador since October 3. "Is it a coincidence that (Rafael) Correa, (Ricardo) Patiño and (Paola) Pabón traveled to Venezuela a few...
The Government decreed a national curfew from 20:00 to 05:00
Executive Decree 888, which provides for the transfer of the headquarters of the Executive Function from Quito to Guayaquil, also provides for the restriction of free transit and mobility in the following terms: it may not be circulated from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. from Monday to...
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Urban Books: Reimagining Immigration
Ellis Island Arrivals, Ellis Island mural detail, 1937. Photo courtesy of The Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, Washington, DC.
By Stuart Mitchner
Mural painters love walls. In place of a symbolic denial of freedom, a barrier between two countries, they see an immense panorama of possibility, a space free but necessarily and beautifully finite. When muralist Edward Laning (1906-1981) looked at the 100-foot-long wall of the Aliens Dining Hall at Ellis Island, he was pondering his assigned subject, "The Role of the Immigrant in the Industrial Development of America." He was happy to have the work. It was 1934, he was broke and months behind in his rent for a top-floor loft with skylights on East 17th Street. As he recalls in "Memoirs of a WPA Painter" in American Heritage (October 1970), doing justice to his subject meant "learning how railroads were built and saw mills were operated and coal was mined and steel was manufactured."
Salvaging the Mural
The Ellis Island mural was very nearly lost due to extensive water damage from a leaky roof, as well as serious neglect and vandalism during the years after the immigration center closed in 1954. Several of the eight original panels had gone missing, presumably due to theft. In 1970, the surviving sections were removed and restored under Laning's supervision and relocated to the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Courthouse in downtown Brooklyn. A 2013 article posted on bklynr.com ("Breathing Free: A salvaged WPA-era masterpiece … welcomes immigrants once again"), describes a citizenship ceremony presided over by Judge Marilyn Go. Speaking to 267 immigrants from 50 countries including China, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Liberia, and South Korea, Go mentioned her own family's journey from China when she was 6 years old. Then she pointed to the murals looming behind the citizens-to-be, "vast images created to welcome immigrants to the country" showing "dozens of figures engaged in the work of building railroads and fueling factories, debarking from ships, and beginning their lives in America." The judge's intention was to have the newly arrived citizens imagine themselves "within the full history of immigration." The article goes on, however, to point out "the gulf of decades, in which the status of the immigrant has gone from boon to burden."
"Island of Tears"
In Tyler Anbinder's City of Dreams: The 400-Year Epic History of Immigrant New York (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $35), the Ellis Island chapter begins with the "shouts of joy" from immigrants first viewing of the Statue of Liberty on the way to the "terrifying gauntlet of physical and oral examinations" that awaited them at Ellis Island, which Italian immigrants often referred to as l'Isola dell Lagrime," the "Island of Tears."
There's a hint of recent border issues in the fact that from 1875 to 1917, Congress created "an increasingly long list of conditions that might bar a potential immigrant from entering the United States. Medical problems, political beliefs, even one's occupation or employment status could cause inspectors to turn an immigrant away." Anbinder, a journalist who had crossed in steerage with the immigrants, said that arrival at Ellis Island was "the nearest earthly likeness to the final Day of Judgment, when we have to prove our fitness to enter Heaven."
In a later chapter titled "Renaissance," the view of Ellis Island as an ordeal gives way to something more in keeping with Judge Go's upbeat depiction of the Laning murals as welcoming images of inclusion. After describing the postwar decline in immigration that led to the closing of Ellis Island, Anbinder quotes a New York Times editorial stating, "If all the stories of all the people who stopped briefly or for a longer time on Ellis Island could be written down, they would be the human story of perhaps the greatest migration in history." Not only had Ellis Island's millions of immigrants made countless contributions to American society, they had become "part of what is now the American temperament — a livelier and richer national personality than could ever have existed without them."
The jacket copy calls City of Dreams an "inspiring account" of both "famous and forgotten immigrants." Among the famous and infamous who passed through the barriers are two future mayors of New York City (Abe Beame and Vincent R. Impellitteri), along with Dracula and Tarzan (Bela Lugosi and Johnny Weissmueller), Cary Grant and Bob Hope, composer Irving Berlin, film director Frank Capra, renowned pianists Vladimir Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein, and Princeton's most illustrious citizen Albert Einstein, along with mobsters Joseph Bonnano, Joe Adonis, and Lucky Luciano.
Six Little Words
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Immigration in Poetry and Prose
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Edwige Danticat's family memoir, Brother, I'm Dying (Vintage Contemporaries $16), won the 2007 National Book Critics Circle Award. In it, according to Vogue, "Danticat pays moving tribute to the two men who raised her — her uncle, with whom she lived in Haiti until the age of 12, and her father, whom she then joined in America — documenting a disintegrating Port-au-Prince and dubious American immigration policies."
A recent novel about immigration is Rutgers graduate Imbolo Mbue's Behold the Dreamers (Random House paperback $17), which won the 2017 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. The New York Times calls Mbue's "dissection of the American Dream … savage and compassionate in all the right places." NPR says the novel depicts a country both blessed and doomed, on top of the world, but always at risk of losing its balance."
Wedding of the Rails
Edward Laning was 28 when he began work on the Ellis Island murals. Half a century later, at 71, he painted The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad for the Railroad Museum in Ogden, Utah, on a National Historic site marking the meeting place of the railway joining the nation's east and west coasts. Originally conceived by the Roosevelt administration as the "Wedding of the Rails," the vision of laboring immigrants was intended as a complement to the Ellis Island commission. The mural occupies two separate panels, one, the Union Pacific, showing coolie-hatted Chinese laborers at work, the other, Central Pacific, depicting a mostly Irish crew. The project was completed in 1979 and the murals were installed in January 1980. When he died in May of the following year, Laning was at work on a series of murals on American literature for the Periodicals Room of the New York Public Library, the site of the central achievement of his life, The History of the Printed Word, the four immense panels and a ceiling mural, Prometheus, illuminating the McGraw rotunda.
Edward Laning and assistants work on the Ellis Island mural, tasked as "The Role of the Immigrant in the Industrial Development of America."

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define([
  'okta',
  'vendor/lib/q',
  'underscore',
  'jquery',
  '@okta/okta-auth-js/jquery',
  'util/Util',
  'helpers/mocks/Util',
  'helpers/dom/EnrollWindowsHelloForm',
  'helpers/dom/Beacon',
  'helpers/util/Expect',
  'sandbox',
  'util/webauthn',
  'LoginRouter',
  'helpers/xhr/MFA_ENROLL_allFactors',
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  'helpers/xhr/SUCCESS'
],
function (Okta,
          Q,
          _,
          $,
          OktaAuth,
          LoginUtil,
          Util,
          Form,
          Beacon,
          Expect,
          $sandbox,
          webauthn,
          Router,
          responseMfaEnrollAll,
          responseMfaEnrollActivateWebauthn,
          responseSuccess) {

  var itp = Expect.itp;
  var tick = Expect.tick;

  Expect.describe('EnrollWindowsHello', function () {

    function setup() {
      var setNextResponse = Util.mockAjax([responseMfaEnrollAll, responseMfaEnrollActivateWebauthn]);
      var baseUrl = 'https://foo.com';
      var authClient = new OktaAuth({url: baseUrl, transformErrorXHR: LoginUtil.transformErrorXHR});
      var successSpy = jasmine.createSpy('success');
      var router = new Router({
        el: $sandbox,
        baseUrl: baseUrl,
        authClient: authClient,
        globalSuccessFn: successSpy
      });
      Util.registerRouter(router);
      Util.mockRouterNavigate(router);
      return tick()
      .then(function () {
        router.refreshAuthState('dummy-token');
        return Expect.waitForEnrollChoices();
      })
      .then(function () {
        router.enrollWindowsHello();
        return Expect.waitForEnrollWindowsHello({
          router: router,
          beacon: new Beacon($sandbox),
          form: new Form($sandbox),
          ac: authClient,
          setNextResponse: setNextResponse,
          successSpy: successSpy
        });
      });
    }

    function emulateNotWindows() {
      spyOn(webauthn, 'isAvailable').and.returnValue(false);
      spyOn(webauthn, 'makeCredential');
      spyOn(webauthn, 'getAssertion');
      return Q();
    }

    function emulateWindows(errorType) {
      spyOn(webauthn, 'isAvailable').and.returnValue(true);

      spyOn(webauthn, 'makeCredential').and.callFake(function () {
        var deferred = Q.defer();

        switch (errorType) {
        case 'AbortError':
          deferred.reject({
            message: 'AbortError'
          });
          break;

        case 'NotSupportedError':
          deferred.reject({
            message: 'NotSupportedError'
          });
          break;

        default:
          deferred.resolve({
            credential: {id: 'credentialId'},
            publicKey: 'publicKey'
          });
        }

        return tick(deferred.promise);
      });

      return tick();
    }

    Expect.describe('Header & Footer', function () {
      itp('displays the correct factorBeacon', function () {
        return emulateNotWindows()
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          expect(test.beacon.isFactorBeacon()).toBe(true);
          expect(test.beacon.hasClass('mfa-windows-hello')).toBe(true);
        });
      });
      itp('has a "back" link in the footer', function () {
        return emulateNotWindows()
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          Expect.isVisible(test.form.backLink());
        });
      });
    });

    Expect.describe('Enroll factor', function () {
      itp('displays error if not Windows', function () {
        return emulateNotWindows()
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          expect(test.form.hasErrorWindowsHello()).toBe(true);
          expect(test.form.submitButton().length).toBe(0);
        });
      });

      itp('does not display error if Windows', function () {
        return emulateWindows()
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          expect(test.form.hasErrorWindowsHello()).toBe(false);
          expect(test.form.submitButton().length).toBe(1);
        });
      });

      itp('subtitle changes after submitting the form', function () {
        return emulateWindows()
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          test.setNextResponse(responseSuccess);
          expect(test.form.subtitleText())
            .toBe('Click below to enroll Windows Hello as a second form of authentication');
          expect(test.form.buttonBar().hasClass('hide')).toBe(false);

          test.form.submit();
          expect(test.form.subtitleText())
            .toBe('Please wait while Windows Hello is loading...');
          expect(test.form.buttonBar().hasClass('hide')).toBe(true);
        });
      });

      itp('sends enroll request after submitting the form', function () {
        return emulateWindows()
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          test.setNextResponse(responseSuccess);
          test.form.submit();
          return Expect.waitForSpyCall(test.successSpy);
        })
        .then(function () {
          expect($.ajax.calls.count()).toBe(2);
          Expect.isJsonPost($.ajax.calls.argsFor(1), {
            url: 'https://foo.com/api/v1/authn/factors',
            data: {
              factorType: 'webauthn',
              provider: 'FIDO',
              stateToken: 'testStateToken'
            }
          });
        });
      });

      itp('calls webauthn.makeCredential and activates the factor', function () {
        return emulateWindows()
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          test.setNextResponse([responseMfaEnrollActivateWebauthn, responseSuccess]);
          test.form.submit();
          return Expect.waitForSpyCall(test.successSpy);
        })
        .then(function () {
          expect(webauthn.makeCredential).toHaveBeenCalled();
          expect($.ajax.calls.count()).toBe(3);
          Expect.isJsonPost($.ajax.calls.argsFor(2), {
            url: 'https://foo.com/api/v1/authn/factors/factorId1234/lifecycle/activate',
            data: {
              credentialId: 'credentialId',
              publicKey: 'publicKey',
              stateToken: 'testStateToken',
              attestation: null
            }
          });
        });
      });

      itp('does not show error if webauthn.makeCredential fails with AbortError', function () {
        return emulateWindows('AbortError')
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          test.setNextResponse([responseMfaEnrollActivateWebauthn, responseSuccess]);
          test.form.submit();
          return Expect.waitForSpyCall(webauthn.makeCredential, test);
        })
        .then(function (test) {
          expect($.ajax.calls.count()).toBe(2);
          expect(test.form.hasErrorWindowsHello()).toBe(false);
        });
      });

      itp('shows error if webauthn.makeCredential fails with NotSupportedError', function () {
        return emulateWindows('NotSupportedError')
        .then(setup)
        .then(function (test) {
          test.setNextResponse([responseMfaEnrollActivateWebauthn, responseSuccess]);
          test.form.submit();
          return Expect.waitForSpyCall(webauthn.makeCredential, test);
        })
        .then(function (test) {
          expect($.ajax.calls.count()).toBe(2);
          expect(test.form.hasErrorWindowsHello()).toBe(true);
        });
      });
    });
  });

});

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The Rice Football Pro Day was held on Monday, March 25 in front of scouts and NFL onlookers who flocked to Houston to see four Owls work out.
From my count, seven different NFL teams were in attendance: Jets, Panthers, Colts, Browns, Raiders, 49ers and Texans.
Coming off a season in which he was nominated for Ray Guy Award, Fox attended the NFL Combine and the NFL Shrine Game this spring. Monday will mark his third opportunity to kick in front of NFL personnel in hopes of being selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Fox did a full array of drills: directional punting, distance punting and backed up in the endzone. He drilled some nice balls with a few hang times in the area of 4.8 seconds.
Gentosi came to Rice in the fall of 2019 after graduating from UCLA. He saw sparse playing time for the Bruins before earning the starting fullback job with the Owls. He scored his first collegiate touchdown in his final game against Old Dominion. Gentosi did not participate in any on-field workouts.
Schantz battled injuries throughout a lengthy college career which comes to an end following the 2019 season. He registered a season-high nine tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery against UTEP.
Schantz participated in just about every drill including a few as a pass catcher. He exhibited his power and burst well on the bag drills toward the later portion of the day.
At one point the national leader in All-Purpose yardage, Walter became one of the Owls' most versatile weapons on offense in 2019. He raised some eyebrows with a 4.49 40-yard dash time at the NFL Regional Combine in mid-March.
Walter had a few hiccups on his starts in the 40-yard dash and shuttle drills. Once he settled in he posted times of 4.54 in the 40 and 6.75 in the three cone drill. The pass catching drills are where he shined the brightest, including a nice acrobatic catch on a ball throw with a bit too much juice over the middle. He hauled in everything and moved quickly in the agility drills.
The NFL Draft runs from April 25 to April 27. It goes without saying the NFL is the primary goal for all college football players, but there are only so many roster spots to go around. There will be opportunities in the newly formed Alliance of American Football as well as the coming XFL reboot. Those who don't stick in the NFL or don't receive a camp invite could have further opportunities.
Former Rice football punter Jack Fox has been honored with an invitation to the 2019 NFL Combine to workout in front of NFL teams in Indianapolis.
Jack Fox is one step closer to achieving his NFL dreams. The former Rice football punter has received an invitation to participate in the 2019 NFL Combine. A trip to Indianapolis doesn't guarantee Fox a professional career, but it does give him one more touchpoint with NFL teams, several of which will have interest.
Special teams continue to grow as an area of importance in the college and pro game. One doesn't have to look much further than the Los Angeles Rams, who clinched a Super Bowl berth on the leg (and the arm) of punter Johnny Hekker.
Fox showed off his impressive leg at the East-West Shrine Game in mid-January. He already compares favorably in several measures to the punters drafted in previous years. He's answered every test with a resounding "Yes". There's no reason to expect anything else when Fox works out for every NFL team for the second time in a little over a month's time.
The NFL Combine is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Feb. 26 and end on Monday, Mar. 4. Specialists will arrive on Day 1 where they'll complete the necessary registration and orientation. Measurements will be taken on Day 2 with media sessions and on-field kicking workouts scheduled to take place on Day 3. The final day, Day 4, will include televised on-field workouts and then the whirlwind will be over.
Those days will come, and if the past year is any indication, he'll be ready to rise to the occasion. For Fox, this is just the next chapter, one that he's been prepared for the entire way.
Jack Fox, Rice football's ace punter, has his eyes set on the NFL Draft. Will a brilliant showing at the East-West Shrine Game be enough to earn a selection?
After a strong showing in practices leading up the exhibition, Jack Fox wowed under the lights in Tampa at the East-West Shrine Game. The Ray Guy Award semifinalist booted five kicks, downing three inside the 20 with a long of 57 yards. Now he's on to the NFL Draft.
Fox hasn't learned yet whether or not he'll be invited to the 2019 NFL Combine. It goes without saying an invitation would be a plus. The trip to Indianapolis would afford him one more chance to speak with NFL teams.
With or without an invitation, Fox will be fine. He had the opportunity to speak with all 32 teams during the Shrine Game festivities. Those conversations were extremely positive and gave the Fox camp a better understanding of the teams with which he would be the best fit.
At this point, Fox is going to get a shot. The biggest question that remains is this: will he be pursuing his professional football future as a 2019 NFL Draft selection or as an undrafted free agent?
There have been 37 punters taken in the NFL Draft since 2000, roughly two per year. Four punters were selected in the 2018 draft, with Michael Dickson from Texas coming off the board first in the fifth round. The all-time record for most punters selected is five, most recently in 1983.
Two of three finalists for the Ray Guy Award, Texas A&M's Braden Mann and Cincinnati's James Smith are all returning to school next season. Utah's Mitch Wishnowsky, Stanford's Jake Bailey and NC State's AJ Cole will challenge Fox for the top spot on team's punter boards.
Drafted or not. Jack Fox can punt. He'll get a chance one way or another.
Rice football alum Jack Fox put on a show in front of NFL scouts and coaches in Tampa, Florida at the 94th annual East-West Shrine Game.
Passed over for the Ray Guy Award given annually to the nation's top punter, Fox has done everything he can this offseason to make sure NFL decision makers remember his name. The latest in a long line of Rice players to participate in the East-West Shrine Game, Jack Fox took advantage of his opportunity. Fox awed in practices the week leading up to the East-West Shrine Game. During the week he earned recognition from a host of analysts and coaches, many who were watching him in person for the first time.
After a few days of practice, Fox was called upon to put his leg to use for the West Team in a live game setting. The results, for those who've followed Fox's theatrics all season, went just as expected.
Fox's first punt went 57 yards and was downed at the 4-yard line. His second kick went 34 yards before it was downed at the 2-yard line. After his second punt, the defense forced a fumble and promptly punched it in from the goal line. Fox's superb punt resulted in seven quick points for the West team. In totality, Fox kicked five times for 234 yards, averaging 46.8 yards per punt, downing three kicks inside the 20-yard line and two kicks inside the 5-yard line. He allowed zero return yards.
Distance, accuracy and versatility, Fox can do it all. He's an NFL caliber punter who has all the requisite skills to make a name an impact on Sundays.
Next, Fox will officially turn his attention to the NFL Draft scheduled to take place from April 25 to April 27. He's hoping an impressive collegiate career and a strong showing at the Shrine Game can make him the first Rice specialist selected since Alan Pringle was chosen by the Houston Oilers in the 10th round of the 1975 NFL Draft. After Saturday's showing it's well within the realm of possibility. Drafted or not, Fox is going to get a shot at the big leagues.
Rice football has sent several players to the East-West Shrine Game over the years. Jack Fox will be next Owl to participate in the postseason contest.
As a part of his preparation for the NFL Draft, punter Jack Fox will participate in the East-West Shrine Game. The game is scheduled to take place at Tropicana Field at 3 p.m. ET on Jan. 19. It will be televised on the NFL Network.
The NFL has noted there are more than 300 East-West Shrine Game alumni on NFL rosters each year. Playing at the next level is the goal for all of these players, a process which includes much more than Saturday's exhibition.
During the week players will work with NFL coaches and personnel, their first chance to audition in front of pro teams. Fox's squad will be coached by Minnesota Vikings linebackers coach Adam Zimmer with Vikings assistant Ryan Ficken coaching the special teams.
These will be some of the first touch points many of these players get with NFL representatives, and a week under their instruction will go way beyond the game itself. Fox has already put his best foot (literally) forward.
Fox is the next in a rich tradition of Rice Owls who have participated in the East-West Shrine Game. He's the ninth Rice player to participate in the past 25 editions of the game. So far, four of the eight previous participants have been selected in the NFL Draft. Fox hopes to make it five in April.


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Adultery is wrong and hurtful, but adultery is not usually a huge factor in most Texas divorce cases. Unlike most people, divorce judges hear and see the worst of human behavior on a daily basis. A simple affair may be shocking to the regular citizen, but to a divorce judge it is run-of-the-mill routine. Of course, there are some situations, such as cheating with the teenage babysitter or your brother-in-law, which would raise the eyebrows of even the most jaded divorce judge. In the past, you had to prove adultery, cruelty or abandonment to get a divorce. Now, because either spouse can get a divorce without a particular reason, proving adultery is far less important. Texas law still allows a spouse to allege adultery as grounds for divorce; however a finding of adultery really has no legal significance unless it is a reason to award more of the community estate to the victimized spouse. All divorcing spouses should be aware that Texas defines adultery as sex with someone who is not your spouse, even if it is after separation. People are still considered married after they file for divorce up until the day the judge signs the divorce decree.
Legal separation can mean different things in different states, so it should come as no surprise that the laws regarding dating after Legal separation are also somewhat inconsistent. Dating might be adultery before a divorce is final but it might not be. The significance of committing adultery also varies from state to state. Some states consider a couple legally separated when they have signed a separation or marital settlement agreement and relocated to separate homes.
Sex with someone who is not your spouse while you are married is adultery. It's that simple. (Saved for a later post: Just what kind of sex.
This is indeed an awkward subject. The marriage has broken down, the couple has separated either in the same house or in difference household and have agreed that there is no chance of reconciliation. There may be different points at which the parties have reached that can be significant in terms of any new relationship. If there is no petition before the court, if one or indeed both partners have met someone new and wish to pursue a relationship having sexual intercourse with someone else does amount to adultery.
Accordingly, the other party could utilise this as a ground for the divorce proceedings themselves. Many still believe that if they have been separated the fact that they have had sexual intercourse or a sexual encounter with someone else does not count. The answer is regardless of whether the sexual encounter happened after separation or not, the parties are still married.
Accordingly, from a legal perspective, if either were to engage with a new partner sexually, prior to the grant of the decree absolute, this is classed as adultery. In this article we are going to take a look at the implications of sleeping with someone outside of the marriage whilst separated but not divorced. Separation takes many forms. Some couples choose to separate but continue to live under the same roof.
The reasons can be that this is to provide a stable environment for young children, or they could be financial , where it is difficult or impossible for either the husband or wife to own or rent a second home whilst maintaining a mortgage or rental payments on the marital home. You can be separated within the same house provided that you do not share intercourse with each other, share meals together or carry out household tasks for each.
This is the legal definition of separating whilst living under the same roof.
Adultery is a rather difficult and ugly process to prove in a military court of law. In most state's civilian court, this act is not illegal, but in some states it is a Class B Misdemeanor. Within the military it is also against the Uniform Code of Military Justice and can be punishable by fines and jail time if processed and proven. If you are legally separated and begin dating while in the military, can you get in trouble for adultery?
This is a common question for people in uniform because the legal process of divorcing can take months or even years, and the answer is complicated. Given the ambiguity of the terms laid out by the Uniform Code of Military Justice UCMJ , there is always be the potential for criminal liability and the only percent safe course of action is to wait until a court has granted you a divorce before undertaking a sexual relationship.
Adultery is most significant when a cheating spouse is seeking to obtain alimony or attorney's fees. Can I "Date" After Separation or After My Divorce is Filed?
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. To passers-by, it might have looked like a date; Freer hadn't worn a wedding ring in 20 years because it had grown too snug. But on those evenings out, there was no spark that led to physical intimacy, and Freer was still married to Mary, whom he had first met when they were teens living on opposite coasts.
Freer is among people who believe that it can sometimes be OK for the spouse of someone with dementia to enter a new relationship while still married. Gasby, 64, the husband of lifestyle guru Barbara "B. Critics have said that arrangement amounts to having an affair in his wife's presence. And spiritual leaders could help them by speaking about the issue, and perhaps even considering the establishment of a ritual that would allow the healthy spouse to date while remaining married, he says.
My feeling is yes, because our people are living it. Love in the age of Alzheimer's presents not just the ethical problem of beginning a new relationship while married, or divorcing an oblivious spouse, but also how to cope if a spouse with dementia becomes romantically involved with someone else, as happened to Sandra Day O'Connor, the retired Supreme Court justice whose husband developed an affectionate relationship with another woman at a nursing home. Over time, they will lose not only their memories and the ability to think and converse, but also the essence of what they brought to a marriage.
Ambition replaced by lethargy; humor replaced by anxiety and anger; intelligence replaced by cognition so slow and so impaired that they cannot follow a conversation; a memory so wrecked that they cannot remember what you said to them five minutes ago. In not divorcing his wife because of her condition, as evangelist Pat Robertson has said is acceptable, and continuing to care for her himself, Gasby is similar to Robertson McQuilkin, who resigned the presidency of Columbia Bible College and Seminary now Columbia International University in to care for his wife, Muriel.
Muriel McQuilkin lived for 23 years, and her husband cared for her in their home until her passing in
For more details see our Privacy Policy. Discovering your spouse has committed adultery can be devastating to your marriage. Whether the relationship was already struggling or it has come completely out of the blue, it is normal to feel betrayed and like you can no longer continue with the relationship. There are many misconceptions surrounding divorce, particularly where adultery is involved.
So, below we have debunked 10 of the most common misconceptions about divorce and adultery for you to consider if you are thinking about petitioning for divorce.
Are you a victim of adultery, or did you cheat on your spouse? the divorce petition file date or while the divorce petition was pending; OR; The spouse seeking.
The short answer is: Adultery is only a grounds for divorce in the state of Ohio. The Court is concerned with what impact other people involved with one of the divorcing parents may have on the child or children. For example, if the child is exposed to inappropriate people due to the adulterous conduct of the parent, or if the child is asked to lie to facilitate adulterous behavior, Adultery could have an impact on child custody. The Ohio Revised Code does not give a specific definition for what constitutes Adultery.
A post-separation affair would legally be adulterous. Technically, the individual involved in the affair is still married and not yet divorced.
Millennials have killed malls , cheese , and bar soap. In fact, people born between and —that is, people currently between 60 and 79 years old—were the ones who reported the highest rates of extramarital sex. Americans have been asked the infidelity question in every iteration of the General Social Survey , a broad questionnaire about cultural attitudes, since But right around , the lines cross, and younger people became more chaste than their parents:.
Today, the hot new thing for married couples, apparently, is having sex albeit rarely with each other until they die.
Texas law still allows a spouse to allege adultery as grounds for divorce; however a For example, a man who files for divorce and starts dating a woman four.
We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve government services. You can change your cookie settings at any time. If you do not want a divorce, you can get a legal separation so you can live apart without ending the marriage. You might also be able to annul the marriage.
You can apply for separation or annulment during your first year of marriage. Getting a divorce is different in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your husband or wife had sexual intercourse with someone else of the opposite sex committed adultery.
Tennessee divorce laws adultery and alimony: is adultery a crime, adultery and child custody, how does the state of Tennessee define adultery, lewd society, emotional affair. Whether called cheating, adultery, or an extramarital affair, what can sexual relations with someone other than a spouse really cost? Adultery and child custody.
Whether called cheating, adultery, or an extramarital affair, what do Tennessee alimony laws say it costs? Many states originally required fault in order to grant a divorce.
For instance in cases where one spouse is spending marital assets on an affair these expenditures could be classified as marital waste during the property division.
Laws on adultery: comparing the historical development of South African common-law principles with those in English law. The article sets out the historical development of the legal consequences of adultery in South African and English law. Changes to the legal approach towards adultery took the form of a three-stage process: private self-help measures gave way to public criminal prosecutions, which in turn made way for a private claim for damages.
In addition, the developments moved from being particularly harsh towards women, especially married women, to being completely gender-neutral. The article also tracks the legal relevance of adultery to the divorce laws. The direct links between the adultery and the divorce action as well as the prosecution and later the damages claim are noted. The article also records the ability of adulterers to eventually marry each other.
The developments in the jurisprudence are explained chronologically, commencing with the development of Roman law through canon and Roman-Dutch law, and culminating in the existing South African legal system. This progression is compared to relevant historical developments in English law, commencing with observations made by Julius Caesar in 54 BC, and going up to current English law. The history of humankind indicates that when it created the relationship of marriage, adultery was not far behind.
A study of ancient laws will show that although we now treat the adulteress and the adulterer more humanely, our underlying feelings resemble those of ancient man. Adultery is a universal human occurrence. It threatens the core of family life and the stability of the institution of marriage and potentially creates uncertainty about the paternity of the marital offspring.
The legal consequences of committing adultery have varied according to place, community values, the historical era and prevailing ideology.
An affair is a romantic and emotionally intense relationship with someone other than your spouse or partner. Generally, affairs do not last long though there are exceptions and occur between two people who are not married or otherwise committed to one another. Sex may or may not be involved in an affair, and cyber affairs can happen between two people who may never even meet one another.
Dating While Divorcing · Don't even consider dating until you have physically separated, even if you/your spouse agree that the marriage is over. · Once separated.
Adultery is defined as the act of sexual intercourse by a married person with any person who is not their spouse. Unlike some other divorce grounds, there is no waiting period before filing on the ground of adultery. Adultery can be very difficult to prove, but if proven may have serious financial implications in the divorce, at least on the issue of spousal support. Adultery occurs when a married person voluntarily engages in sexual intercourse with a person that is not his or her spouse.
Mental or emotional affairs do not count. Being overly familiar with a new friend at work is not enough. Proving adultery means proving sexual intercourse. Eyewitness testimony, though, is not required. Adultery can be proven using circumstantial evidence. What type of evidence might suffice to prove adultery?
There is no criminal penalty for dating or otherwise having relationships with others while you are married, whether separated or not. There is no criminal penalty for adultery in Alabama. Adultery is only a grounds on which you can get your divorce and may come into play when a potential judge is dividing the marital assets at a future trial, but that is usually the most important legal consequence of adultery, cheating, or otherwise dating while married.
Legal separation is similar to divorce in that you need to file a petition for separation with the court and a judge will divide marital property, decide on custody matters, and determine whether financial support e.
Adultery is when a married person has sex with someone other than their spouse. If your spouse committed adultery, you can file for divorce on these grounds.
Several state legislatures statutorily prohibit adultery as a crime. Under some statutes, both parties to an adulterous relationship are guilty of a crime if either of them is married to someone else. Other statutes provide that the act is criminal only if the woman is married. Under the law of many states, a single act of adultery constitutes a crime, whereas in others, there must be an ongoing and notorious relationship.
The punishment set by statute may be greater for an individual who engages in repeated acts of adultery than for one who commits an isolated act. Defenses An individual who has been charged with committing adultery may have a valid legal defense, such as the failure or physical incapacity to consummate the sex act. A woman is not guilty of adultery if the sex act resulted from rape. Some states recognize ignorance of the accused regarding the marital status of his or her sexual partner as a defense.
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Naranja Academy, Mesagoza – 9:30 AM
STEM Homeroom
The front of the classroom was empty as the students trickled in, leaving them to get settled in alone. A few students gossiped among themselves, while others just continued getting their sleep by taking little naps, until Tyme walked into the room a few minutes later, "I'm sorry, everyone. Director Clavell was speaking to me about the announcement today."
A few students perked up at the mention, "That's why we were given a late start right?"
Tyme nodded her head, before holding a hand up towards the class, "I'll mention it briefly, but then we're going to get to the lesson. The director wanted us teachers to meet to discuss the announcement today, so we weren't able to start at our usual time. Lucky for you, that meant you got a bit of extra sleep for the day!"
She smiled as she took her place at the front of the class, nodding to the students as she did, "That's all I'm going to say though. If you want to know what the announcement is, you'll just have to wait until noon." With a knowing smile, Tyme gave the class a nod, before directing everyone back to their studies for the rest of the class session...
DING DONG DONG DING
General Studies Homeroom
"I know today is a very late day and we don't have much time to cover anything substantial..." Jacq ran his fingers through his hair for a moment as he considered the options for the day, "With the end of our classroom time coming up, I really thought we would be able to cover a bit more than we did..."
One student near the front of the class raised her hand, waiting for Jacq to notice her, and when he did, "Well... Can you tell us anything about the school event? You taught us about picnics and how to spot if our Pokemon are showing signs of illness, a lot of stuff we don't use in class, are those going to be useful for it?"
Jacq smiled as he crossed his arms over his chest, "You could say that. The Director is going to go over it in more detail, but as usual... We'll be allowing you all to go on your own studies. Some of you may stay here, but I know many of you will choose to head out into Paldea to explore and forge your own path... I just hope some of what I've taught you will help. Let's review instead of covering anything new."
Time passed from there, leaving the students at the mercy of Jacq's review. There was more than enough information for him to keep the class occupied for thirty minutes... Then an hour, then finally, hitting the 11:30 mark.
Humanities Homeroom
"Bonjour, my students! The past few months have gone by in a flash, I know. I wish we had more time to chat."
The professor at the front of the classroom held a hand behind his head, a small laugh escaping him as he shook his head gently, "But nein, I'm afraid that isn't the case. You all have a wonderful experience ahead of you today... You'll be joining the school's très important annual event!"
"The Treasure Hunt!"
A small murmuring started as he held out his hands, "Now, now, I'm not at liberty to say too much. Some of our higher grade students knows. The Director loves to give the opening speech and all. I just cannot contain my own podniecenie!"
Salvatore blinked at some of the blank faces staring at him from the front row, before laughing again, "Oh, yes. That would be excitement! With that, we can begin our lesson today... Excitement!"
Salvatore led the students into a brief discussion, one that was entirely based on his need to get his excitement out, until...
Each class was left to their own devices until that bell ring snapped everyone to attention. There was a moment of silence, quiet contemplation, until a voice spoke through the speakers.
"Attention students and teachers, this is Director Clavell. At this time, I would like you to lead your students, one class at a time, to the courtyard for our special announcement. We'll begin with the General Studies..."
Jacq motioned for his students to stand up, herding them out of the classroom towards the courtyard. Tyme's classroom wasn't far behind, and then last was Salvatore's homeroom entering the grounds. In the center of the track was a small stage constructed for the event, where Director Clavell stood above the rest of the school. He kept his arms folded behind his back as the crowd filtered into the courtyard, teachers moving up to the stage as he spoke up.
"Everyone, if I may…" When no one stopped speaking to listen to him, Clavell pulled the microphone a bit closer to him, "Please, listen!"
A little sigh escaped the director as he pushed his glasses up his face, the students were a bit rowdier than usual, the crowd chattering among themselves as he tried to get their attention. On one side of the stage, Jacq and Tyme both gave Director Clavell a little smirk, while Hassel and Saguaro tried to keep the other two from heckling the Director.
On the other end, a black haired woman stepped forward, raising a gloved hand into the air as she cried out, "Hey! You all quiet down, the Director is trying to speak!"
Her voice echoed through the courtyard as the students finally began to quiet down, the Director giving her a thankful nod, "Wonderful. Now, this will come to no surprise to most of you, as it has become a long running tradition in our school, but the theme of this year's group studies is once again: 'A Treasure Hunt'."
Clavell raised his hand in the air as a few students began to murmur among themselves, "I know, many students wonder if having the same theme could grow tiresome, but I believe the answer to that is no. It is important for each of you to find your own way through our world, and here at Naranja Academy, that means figuring out what brings you joy in this life."
Next to the stage, Dendra nodded her head, her arms crossing in front of her as she smiled. There was a brief whisper on the other side, Jacq had leaned in to speak to Tyme, earning him a little glare from Hassel. Still though, Clavell's speech wasn't finished, but a large part of the crowd was starting to get antsy as it continued, especially the younger children. "The Paldea region is a wonderful place for you to discover yourselves, and to soak in the expansive history we have… From the rich landscape, to our own Gym Challenge and Champion Assessment. And this year, we have one extra attraction for you, our eager students. In conjunction with the Pokemon Activities Committee, Pokemon Contests will be hosted across the region. Anyone who collects five contest ribbons will have the honor of participating on Paldea's first Grand Festival to become the Top Coordinator of the region."
"Of course... I will have to wrap this up shortly, so you can all begin your planning... We have organized the groups for your travels. If you are unsure of who your group contains, find a teacher or refer to the board we have put up in the main hall. Please, stick together for safety if you choose to travel across the region. For now, I will end on these important words. Never stop striving for anything but the best for yourself, students. If you lack direction, look to those around you for help. Your teachers will do whatever we can for you, as well as your friends, and of course... Your Pokemon. Never forget that."
The crowd was about ready to disperse, but Clavell held a single hand up into the air, "Before you leave, we have two guest speakers. One, you all will likely know well. The other is associated with the Pokemon Activities Committee. Please, welcome Top Champion Geeta and Mr. Raoul Contesta to the stage."
As Clavell finished, a figure approached the stage from either side. On the left, a tall woman with dark hair approached the stage, her arms folded behind her back as she looked out to the crowd of students. Most of them seemed to recognize her, varying degrees of excitement bubbling as the crowd spoke to each other...
On the other side, an older man with greying hair, clad in a bright red suit climbed atop the stage as Clavell stepped down. He took the mic first, a wide grin on his face, "Hello, Naranja Academy! As your director introduced me, I am Raoul Contesta, and I'll be one of the three judges of each contest here in the Paldea region. My schedule is sure to be busy with how much I'll have to do!" That grin on his face broke out into a laugh as he clapped his hands together, "This is a momentous occasion, not just for you all, but for me. It isn't every day the Activities Committee is able to expand contests to a new region, so I look forward to seeing what any of you who chooses to participate can show me... I'll turn it over to your champion now, but I'm ready to be dazzled by you upcoming stars!"
Mr. Contesta stepped back, allowing Geeta to take the mic from him. She folded a hand over her chest, "I believe you all have been waiting patiently, so I will keep this short. I see in front of me limitless potential in you students. As Top Champion, it has been my priority to see the light of Paldea shine brightly into the future. This is why, in conjunction with the Pokemon Activities Committee, I worked to bring Contests to Paldea. That said..." She paused, her hand dropping back to her side, "I greatly looking forward to seeing who wishes to challenge the Champion Assessment. The Gym Leaders across the region have been working overtime to be sure to make this the most interesting Gym Challenge yet, and I cannot wait to see the shining results. For now, however... Go, students. Your journeys begin here."
╰── ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ ── ⋅ ⋅──╯
Edited January 14 by Kazooie
Blake 310
Love, not LOVE
Performa★Star
"Yeesh, the director sure is longwinded," Helena mused as she exited the courtyard, en route to the main hall, "And that's after Salvatore's 'class'. This academy is so much more than I bargained for. But it's been fun being somewhere so different, don't you think, Jackie?" A small Pumkaboo that was cradled in her arms let out a small coo as if in agreement, earning a grin from her trainer. "I wonder how the Treasure Hunt's going to impact my work, though... I mean yeah, we have contests to look forward to, but that doesn't mean I wanna put the other projects on the backburner. Decisions, decisions..."
Upon arriving at the crowded main hall, Helena stopped and pondered for a moment. She could see her name and group number from where she was, but she couldn't get to the board with all the other students... After considering her options, she cleared her throat. "Up up, Jackie." As the little ghost-type flew up and out of Helena's arms, Jackie tilted her head to the side in a questioning manner. The humanities student quickly pulled out a scrap of paper and a pen, quickly scrawling a message on it. A moment later, she had fetched another pokeball, letting her second pokemon out. As the Klefki popped out, it look about furtively, jingling wildly.
"No, Lockpick, no mischief. Not yet, at least. For now, I need you to take this," She held the paper up, "And pin it to that board over there. Think you can handle it?"
Helena had to stifle a laugh as the Klefki before her almost looked offended, puffing up cheeks it did not have. It snatched the slip of paper and flew above the students clamoring for the board, only to descend just enough to attach it to the board, before heading back. When it did, Helena could swear she heard an audible puff, the pokemon looking up and closing its eyes as if to puff out its chest.
"I knew you could do it, good job! I'll make sure to give you something fun to do later." Lockpick jingled happily before being put back in its ball. Turning towards the door Helena hummed, "Hopefully they'll all see that~"
As the Pumpkaboo flew after her, the note remained pinned to the board written with a brightly colored header:
Members of Group 13
I'm heading to the ladder behind the western PokeCenter. Couldn't seek you all out with how bustling the school was, figured this was our next best shot!
[A small doodle sat at the bottom of a grinning girl holding her fingers up in a V.]
After arriving at the meeting spot she had set up, Helena removed her backpack and set it down on the ground. She then turned around and slide against the wall until she was sitting with her knees bunched in front of her. Rummaging through the bag on her right, she produced a heavy binder and a pencil, tapping the eraser to her lips.
"Now, what do I need to flesh out next..."
Faytl 83
I remain resolutely unimpressed.
"Pssst. Hey, buddy. Calm down, we gotta sit tight a second."
Gligar hopped over to Scully's opposite shoulder, fidgeting as he steadied himself with one claw back behind the boy's head to support him, looking around nervously at the great crush of students that surrounded them. Used to wide-open sky, Gligar wasn't used to crowds, and he was getting anxious in the thick of one. Despite his assurances to the Pokemon, Scully wasn't too far off him, the Pokemon constantly having to shift its weight to stop himself from falling off Scully's shoulder as he shifted his weight from one leg to the other, sporadically half-turned, and generally made a fidgeting mess of himself.
They couldn't help it, either of them. Fortunate for Scully that he sat toward the back of Jacq's class, otherwise the teacher might have noticed that he was blatantly not paying attention. The days ahead were completely suffusing his thoughts, and now he was about to set out on the Treasure Hunt. He had constructed a half a million elaborate scenarios in his head, hypothetical adventures that he, Gligar, and the Charcadet inside a Poke Ball in his pocket would soon undertake. He was excited, but also dreadfully nervous.
Clavell finally passed the buck to the Top Champion and a contest rep, and Scully swallowed as Geeta took the stage. She seemed so effortlessly graceful, her strength and title almost visible.
"I wish I were like that," he muttered, low enough that only Gligar heard it. The Pokemon tapped on the back of his shoulder with his tail, and when Scully turned his head a big, encouraging grin was awaiting him. He managed to return a determined one of his own. "And we'll both get there, right buddy?"
"Gli gli!"
"Gliiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"
"Ah jeez, Gligar, wait up!" Scully rushed down the stairs, chasing after Gligar as a strong gust blew the gliding Pokemon along, Gligar caught in the wind to blow along uncontrollably.
Scully and Gligar had approached the bulleting board, which Gligar had set to spinning briefly when he hopped on top of it in a big to try and find Scully's name himself so his Trainer didn't have to force his way through to it. They were now on the way to the meeting spot for Group 13, and Scully let out a frustrated shout as Gligar was blown around a corner and he heard a crashing noise.
"Gligar! Are you okay?" He whipped around the corner, skidding to a halt as he saw an older girl sat beside a ladder, holding a binder and just now turning to look and see a very pained-looking Gligar crumpled against the wall next to her. He could have only just missed her.
"Buddy! Oh man, you gotta watch out for those strong winds." Scully darted forward, snatching up Gligar and holding him in his arms as they both looked to Helena. "Sorry if he almost hit you there," Scully apologized profusely, embarassed. "He um..."
It was only then he truly took in the ladder next to Helena and realized where he was. His face reddened immediately, face turning down as his volume plummeted, Gligar looking up with confusion. "I ummm... You're Group 13? I'm.... I'm Scully..." He internally despaired at the circumstances of their meeting. At the very least he'd only embarassed himself in front of ONE member of Group 13.
9:30 AM, Naranja STEM homeroom
As was the case more often than not, Wendy had arrived to the homeroom early. Her days started early, after all, and she was often in the room before most others. As was generally the case, Wendy used this spare time before class to study. Lately, her attention had been on the geography of Paldea. If she was going to live in the region, it only made sense to not just live here, but to also understand where she truly was, right? Though, admittedly, she had yet to venture outside of Mesagoza. She'd have to do that inevitably, since she did still have a job to do here and all, but she imagined the school staff wouldn't take kindly to one of their students just up and taking off into the wild to research a weather phenomenon the people of Paldea were altogether completely unbothered by.
"I'm sorry, everyone. Director Clavell was speaking to me about the announcement today."
Ah yes, the announcement. Wendy had heard gossip about it lately, though she wasn't paying much attention to it, so she wasn't privvy to the details. After a bit of discussion on the matter, it was time for classes to start proper, and they would continue for the next two and a half hours, until noon. At which time...
As the students assembled to hear Director Clavell deliver this important announcement, it took some persuading to get the crowds to simmer down so he could be properly heard. And once he started speaking, Wendy made sure to give the good Director her undivided attention. A treasure hunt. At first she wasn't particularly interested - going off in search of chests of gold never really sounded like her thing - but as he clarified that this treasure could be anything and was more likely than not a highly personalized "treasure" more in the metaphorical sense, the hunt suddenly seemed much more appealing. After all, Wendy was already here to seek out the greatest treasure of them all. Knowledge.
"Of course... I will have to wrap this up shortly, so you can all begin your planning... We have organized the groups for your travels. If you are unsure of who your group contains, find a teacher or refer to the board we have put up in the main hall. Please, stick together for safety if you choose to travel across the region. For now, I will end on these important words. Never stop striving for anything but the best for yourself, students. If you lack direction, look to those around you for help. Your teachers will do whatever we can for you, as well as your friends, and of course... Your Pokémon. Never forget that."
Raoul Contesta was first. By the sound of it, he'd be overseeing contests in Paldea, a new addition to the region. Wendy had some familiarity with them from her time in Hoenn, so she liked to think she'd be at something of an advantage if she were to pursue them recreationally. On the more battle-focused side of things, Top Champion Geeta claimed that the region's gym leaders were working to make this year's gym challenge the best yet. The concept still felt a bit foreign to her. The way she was used to gyms, people would just walk in, battle trainers, then square off with the gym leader to get the badge. Trying this out was also an option, to be certain.
But those were all ultimately side goals. She didn't forget what really brought her here. Research on behalf of the Weather Institute. Not that she imagined the rest of her group would be interested in that.
Of course, first she'd have to find her group. The board was already swarmed by other students by the time she had arrived, and she had trouble getting up close to find her group or the names of her teammates. The first thing she noticed, however, was a posted note, seemingly from a student. Urging members of Group 13 to meet up behind the western Pokémon Center. And, as luck would have it, once she was able to catch a glimpse of her name, it seemed that was the very group she belonged to as well! Truly, luck was on her side today! While Wendy would have hated to keep her team waiting, there was one detour she had to make first. A return to her dorm. An adventure across the Paldea region was set to begin, and if she was leaving the academy, she wanted to make sure she was ready to go.
She had to make sure her bag was properly packed. Most of it was just potions for her pokemon and books for herself, and a spare poke ball or two. Nothing special, really. She had to make sure the place was effectively shut down before she left too; lights out, other electronics turned off, and ensuring anything that could be charged was fully charged. And of course, there was the matter of Wendy herself. She'd come here with a purpose, but also with an understanding of what she was signing up for. This was a job that could and very likely would involve getting wet, assigned to a person whose body really didn't like getting wet. While a conspicuous towel existed among the various items in her bag, more important were the conspicuous items on her body. A blue raincoat and matching boots adorned Wendy's body by the time she left her dorm, and stepped out into the rest of the academy campus, and Mesagoza in general. She wasn't going to pretend like it didn't grab a few looks here and there, but this was also not the first time Wendy had done this; in the time since getting to Paldea, if she left Naranja's campus for any period of time, and even if she expected to be on campus but outdoors for particularly long periods of time, it was never without this getup. Just in case.
Eventually, she did make her way to the ladder mentioned in the note, to find two others had already arrived. A boy, and a girl, neither of whom she recognized. "Hello," she simply greeted. "I'm Wendy, Group 13 like the pair of you."
Chaos Sonic 411
"Do what you want"
"I know today is a very late day and we don't have much time to cover anything substantial...With the end of our classroom time coming up, I really thought we would be able to cover a bit more than we did..."
Aruto glanced in the direction of Jacq, moving his chair back on all fours and shifting his head forward, his pencil rolling off the bridge of his nose as he did so. It was unusual that Jacq would be late for class like that, but it was never unheard of...especially if the director was involved...which, surprisingly...he was.
"You could say that. The Director is going to go over it in more detail, but as usual... We'll be allowing you all to go on your own studies. Some of you may stay here, but I know many of you will choose to head out into Paldea to explore and forge your own path... I just hope some of what I've taught you will help. Let's review instead of covering anything new."
Hearing this, a wide smirk began to creep along the young man's face, his leg bouncing up and down in excitement. He was pumped to hear even this news, and was even watching the clock the entire time. Of course, one of the students would've actually nudged him to try and pay attention and take notes, but even then...he couldn't help it. Then, at 11:30...the bell rung out. It was time for that big announcement and Aruto was 100% ready for it!
"Before you leave, we have two guest speakers. One, you all will likely know well. The other is associated with the Pokemon Activities Committee. Please, welcome Top Champion Geeta and Mr. Raoul Contesta to the stage."
"This is a momentous occasion, not just for you all, but for me. It isn't every day the Activities Committee is able to expand contests to a new region, so I look forward to seeing what any of you who chooses to participate can show me... I'll turn it over to your champion now, but I'm ready to be dazzled by you upcoming stars!"
"I greatly looking forward to seeing who wishes to challenge the Champion Assessment. The Gym Leaders across the region have been working overtime to be sure to make this the most interesting Gym Challenge yet, and I cannot wait to see the shining results. For now, however... Go, students. Your journeys begin here."
Aruto saw them both...Raoul Contesta and Champion Geeta...those two there...those were his goal. With a quick turn of his heel, the young man made a combee-line straight for his dorm room, grabbing his stuff (after he quickly packed things into a backpack) and immediately grabbed one of his PokéBalls, tossing it up into the air. Out of it emerged his partner Pokémon, Hongo the Nymble, who ended up hopping right onto the shoulder of the young man.
"Today's the day, Hongo! We're going to finally start this journey of ours!" he said, making his way from his dorm room down the stairs as he made it towards the Entrance Hall. "You as pumped as I am?"
Hongo simply made a few buggy clicks and chatters, with a simple nod of his head.
"That's what I figured." Aruto smirked, walking out the doors...or at least he would've if he didn't notice something with brightly colored headers on the bulletin board. "Huh...? ...Group 13...western PokéCenter...ladder..." he muttered, before nodding and punching a fist into his open hand. "Awright! Looks like we got a meeting to attend, buddy! Let's kick this into high gear then!!" Without another word spoken, Aruto rushed out the Entrance Hall's doors, making his way straight towards the western side of Mezagoza.
...he did have a bit of an issue out the gate however, namely the tripping under his own feet and sort of falling the last flight of stairs, but the best starts for any aspiring "Hero of Justice" was obviously going to have a bit of injury. Aruto groaned, finally getting up from the fall as Hongo hopped back on his shoulder. "...ow...not the best start, but c'mon...let's get going! Hopefully we aren't late!"
Not breaking his stride whatsoever, Aruto made his way towards the western PokéCenter, skidding to a halt as he turned his head just in time to see a small group of three students gathering by a...ladder!! "Hey, I think that may be the crew, buddy!" he said, seeing Hongo nod a few times, making a few happy noises. Aruto smiled, finally approaching the three, with a wave. "H-Hey there...sorry if we're late! Aruto Takeshi and Hongo, at your service!"
Saikazo 232
Posted Sunday at 06:32 AM (edited)
City folk were weird.
It was a thought that crossed Ryu's mind almost every day, and today was no exception. Today, the school was in a fervor, like there was a festival today. There was no festival today though. Instead, they were sending everyone out on a journey, out into the wild. That was unheard of back home, but hey, city folk. They were incomprehensible to him.
He spent the day listening to his teacher Jacq. The boy tried to keep up, but frankly, it was a lot to take in. Eventually though, the bell rang, sending the youth from a long boring lecture to... another long boring lecture. The director spoke of them heading out to the world like it was something to be proud of. Something to be praised. It just seemed too dangerous to Ryu, but he didn't have much to say to that.
Besides... somewhere out there, his precious partner was waiting for him. He had to find him... he just had to...
His grip on his sole pokeball tightened as the speech concluded.
Now he was free to meet up with the group, but before that, there was something very important he had to do, something he was sure everyone else was doing as well. He adjusted the giant bag on his back, the bag being nearly as tall as he was, and just as wide. Time for a shopping trip.
He went around the town square, looking at what every store had to offer. It was all shocking to him, everything around him. Back home, he could never imagine so many stores, all selling different things. Where he was from, there were small vendors, usually attached to a person's house. Here though, there were entire buildings dedicated to selling things. And not just one or two, but entire streets of them. The buildings themselves still felt very strange to him to. He was used to being surrounded by trees, but the buildings blocked those, as if mocking nature itself.
Even the food was strange to him. Pre-sliced bread? Back home in the village, the bread was always made fresh, and you had to slice it yourself. Peanut butter? Never heard of it until two seconds ago, when he bought it. He was sure other people in his group would know what to do with it. He kept buying random things until his bag was completely filled.
Despite how heavy the bag was, he walked forward with it like it weighed nothing. It was a familiar weight, one almost comforting to the boy. Now with all the food bought, it was time to meet his group. As he walked to the board, he passed by one thing that did remind him of home. A vendor was selling things from a small stall. That made him nostalgic.
Eventually, he found everyone else, the group gathered next to a ladder. He walked to them, raising a hand in greeting with a quiet nod. "How do you do, fellow students?" He asked awkwardly.
Well, at least his greeting was nice and 'hip', as people say.
Edited Sunday at 06:38 AM by Saikazo


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