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Sarah Connor Charm School projects on the site (blog entry) We finally have two projects up, as well as new animal pages and photos scattered about. The site is getting tweaked at least once a week right now and hopefully that will continue.
Check it out! That's an order!

The Sarah Connor Charm School ... read more
blog entry posted Sat, February 14, 2009 - 11:18 PM permalink - 0 comments
Not mirroring posts here any longer (blog entry) This is just to note that I won't be mirroring my posts here any more, it's just tedious and there is no reason. While there are some differences in the membership of my blogs and groups on LiveJournal and MySpace, everyone here except for one of ... read more
blog entry posted Thu, August 16, 2007 - 11:12 PM permalink - 0 comments
Okay, I saw it! (blog entry) Obviously, I mean The Sarah Connor Chronicles pilot which someone managed to grab for me. I figured I should "give it a chance" as a few people have told me I should do. So I have.

Has my life changed? Have I realized the wrongs of judging a sh... read more
blog entry posted Sat, August 11, 2007 - 12:07 AM permalink - 0 comments
Another tidbit on the new "Sarah Connor" ROFLMAO! (blog entry) This hasn't even made it to the main Terminator Files page, but I found it first in their forum www.terminatorfiles.net/forum which, btw, I have never joined because it is an endless source of headaches and would be far too irritating. Any... read more
blog entry posted Thu, August 2, 2007 - 1:40 AM permalink - 2 comments
updates on that TV show (blog entry) I've not been keeping up with www.terminatorfiles.com/ as much as I should, here are their most recent bits on The Sarah Connor Chronicles:

SCC preview, rewrite and leakage www.terminatorfiles.com/news/2...4-a.htm

Fun... read more
blog entry posted Thu, August 2, 2007 - 12:34 AM permalink - 0 comments
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We finally have two projects up, as well as new animal pages and photos scattered about. The site is getting tweaked at least once a week right now and hopefully that will continue.
Check it out! That's an order!

The Sarah Connor Charm School cyberpict.net/sccs

The projects can be found under Student, etc bios link. There are also new pictures on Cirriculum.

And, of course, we're always looking for more women to add their profiles!
Sat, February 14, 2009 - 11:18 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
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In 1984, I was a waitress attending a community college, with absolutely no direction. I had no plans, no ambition and I just went through my day trying to not feel like a total mouse next to my roommate. Then I discovered that someone was killing women with my name, going through the phone book and I was next.

The next twenty-four hours or so are a blur, it seems like they went by in about 108 minutes. The killer came after me, while I waited for the police to come get me. A man, Kyle Reese, came to my rescue, got me away but he was telling me crazy shit about my son being the savior of the human race after the machines took over, thanks to a computer called Skynet made by Cyberdyne. And that the killer WAS a machine called a Terminator. I knew it was insane, but then he did get up after being shot....

The police caught up with us, the killer who had been chasing us still had disappeared. I thought I was safe, while grief stricken over the murders of my roommate and her boyfriend. But the killer came to the police station and killed most of the officers, the "lunatic" again saved me.

I began to believe. I fell in love with him, yes, I know it was quick. He died so that I could live and I managed to destroy the machine. My life was shattered, so many in it were dead, including my mother, due to this machine.

I realized that if my son was going to fulfill his destiny I had to be able to teach him. Going south of the border I found survivalists to learn from, I had my baby, I raised him in various locations always learning, always getting stronger, smarter, more prepared.

I kept thinking about what my beloved Kyle had said at one point. That "the future is not set, there is no fate but what we make." So I went about trying to learn how the war with the machines got started. I had a lead about a computer factory, but my attempt to blow it up led me to get shot and arrested. I got to play with the same doctor that Kyle had to deal with when he was arrested 10 years before. My son was found and put into foster care.

Another, more advanced Terminator was sent to kill him while I was locked up. The Resistance sent, of all things, yet another Terminator, the same make and model that tried to kill me, to protect him. He was reprogrammed, but when they came while I was escaping from the psych prison I had trouble trusting him after all I'd been through before. We first were going to go back to some of my colleagues in Central and South America, but I remembered Kyle's words again and was determined I WOULD keep my son from having to live through Judgment Day.

I nearly killed the Miles Dyson who was to create Skynet, having nearly lost all sense of the value of human life. I stopped myself just before John and the Terminator arrived. Dyson was horrified by what he was going to do, he helped us go in to destroy all his work. The police shot him, but of course I have been blamed for his death. He bravely stayed behind to let us get out before detonating the explosives. We finally destroyed the T-1000 Terminator after us, the other one had me destroy him so that his components couldn't someday be found and used to start it all over again.

We succeeded at making our own fate at least for awhile, although now who knows what the future will bring. However, we were being pursued as terrorists for this because no one understands we saved their asses. At least for awhile, as I said. We made our way down to South America.

Then strange things began to happen. There were rumors that I died right after the date that Judgment day would have happened if we hadn't blown up Dyson's work at Cyberdyne. That my son became a whiny loser roaming the US and that he came to believe that Judgment Day came and was in hiding. We wondered if this was a plot by the Feds to get us out of hiding, but it made little sense. I mean, them believing this could only help us.

Now it seems that people think that we've both became skinny, whiny losers who then time traveled to this time, as our younger selves. That we'd lost all survival intelligence, that we stayed in the US, that we'd have used my beloved Reese's name as an alias (how STUPID! my records certainly name him!), that my taste in men declined severely. Again, is this some strange plot to get us out of hiding?

If it is, then I know that we only managed to delay things. I actually think that the Feds are more intelligent than this, it must be Skynet's warped concepts of how humans are. Anyway, if anyone thinks these two are us, then that's they're problem. We're still prepared, we're still strong and the names we use are not going to be easily figured out.
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Shortly after blowing up Cyberdyne and preventing, or delaying, Judgment day, Sarah Connor and her son John returned to an undisclosed location in South America to avoid capture by the US Federal agents after them and to continue to prepare in case they hadn't stopped it totally. They worked with a small group of survivalists, who they knew would be the core of the Resistance if things did go that way.

At one point Sarah happened upon a small group of do-gooder hippies, with some Peace Corp knockoff that obviously was less well organized and careless, who had been taken prisoner with one of the less savory drug runners that I sometimes had to deal with. She and her people got them out. Most were ungrateful little twits, claiming the rag-tag group of survivalists were just as evil. But a couple realized that their pacifist ways were no good when confronted with those who would hurt them. They joined. One of the women, seeing that most of our group was male other than wives and daughters (who are as tough and prepared) talked Sarah into starting the The Sarah Connor Charm School, to use her Waitress-to-Warrior story to empower other women to become fighters too. While many such women have joined the group in South America, there are those who are keeping camps going in various secret locations throughout the Americas, and now beyond.

The women who do and have trained with the Sarah Connor Charm School come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some have previously been athletic, even warriors, others never imagined themselves to be. Some have even come from traumatic backgrounds, others had been victims to their own addictions, some just once thought that the world was a much safer place than it turned out to be, some lived lives of luxury and found it meaningless. Those already aware of their strength found a new purpose for it, those who never had any idea how strong they really were found that strength as well.
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Okay, the Sarah Connor Charm School could be described as a sort of art project. Initially, shortly after the film Terminator 2 it was to simply be an ad in a Pagan parody 'zine which never happened. The idea never completely died when the publication idea did, however, and over the years in evolved. In the past few years the idea was to do a website....which we're obviously finally getting around to. It will eventually feature before and after photos, some very much the real story of the women in the photos, some a bit exaggerated (Saigh was never THAT much of a hippy, really) and others completely fabricated characters created by the models. There has been one photo shoot for this, others are being discussed. Sadly, only one model has so far actually gotten photos ready for it, as we're letting the models get them to their liking themselves.

The project had gotten back-burnered repeatedly. It's fun, but not a priority with other things going on for those involved. So, yes, since word came down about That TV Show some have been a bit more inspired to do something here.

Sarah Connor has been an inspiration for many women, some of us NOT the victim type to begin with but we know some whose lives the character has transformed, to become stronger, fitter and more prepared. She has been a role model for many in both her physique and her survivalist savvy. Played by Linda Hamilton she evolved at the end of the first Terminator movie from just another Final Girl to a Warrior when it was clear she made the choice not only to survive but to transform herself into someone who could train another to fight. In the second movie, the results of that transformation were clear. Actress Linda Hamilton had trained hard both to build the muscle that a woman like her character would have worked for and to effectively portray fighting and weapon handling, just Hamilton's dedication is inspiring.

Over these past years she still remains our ultimate role model both those of us primarily interested in the physical feminist part and those of us who are, in fact, survivalists. We continue to strive to make sure no one forgets that Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor is the REAL Sarah Connor. And to continue to promote physical feminism and survivalism in our icon's name.

For awhile after the movie came out, we saw fit women become showcased in the media far more than ever. It was a wonderful trend. We rage against the current message that emaciation is in. We rage against the pro-anorexia message just as much as we do against the pro-anorexia "support" groups that have flooded the internet.

We continue to strive to get the message across that women can be strong, powerful, capable and beautiful...that we are fighters and we will not be turned into frail tiny dolls!

Strength is beautiful!

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In spite of the fact that I'm still sick over this tragedy, this needs mentioning: the Fort Hood shooter was brought down by civilian police office Kimberly Munley. Munley was hit several times in the gunfight that ended with Nidal Malik Hassan down, and initially thought dead because he was motionless.



General Says Kimberly Munley's Quick Actions Kept Situation at Fort Hood from Being Far Worse



Out of the confusion that was the aftermath of the Fort Hood mass shootings Thursday afternoon, Kimberly Munley emerged a hero. Wounded herself in the attack by gunman Major Nidal Malik Hasan, she placed four rounds in the Army psychiatrist and took him down, stopping the attack that claimed the lives thus far of 13 soldiers. According to the New York Daily News, Kimberly Munley, a civilian police officer, and her partner responded to a report of gunshots at Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Center. According to Lt. General Robert Cone, her action was "an amazing and aggressive performance" that not only stopped Nidal Malik Hasan but possibly saved the lives of untold others.




more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2363052/fort_hood_shootings_kimberly_munley.html



Some other links:



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1225627/Fort-Hood-shootings-Army-major-Nidal-Malik-Hasan-kills-12-injures-31-shootout-troops-army-base.html



http://www.barcelonareporter.com/index.php?/news/comments/fort_hood_kimberly_munley_hero_nidal_malik_hasan_massacre_ended/



Munley is recovering from her injuries. I don't have a TV but I hope there will be interviews with her after she's recovered. I'll google around later but if anyone comes across any I would love it if you would post.
Sun, November 8, 2009 - 9:10 AM permalink
Seriously, I know you all are dying to get me an extra special gift.



Um, okay, you didn't get me Sarah's T2 costume, but I forgive you. I'll give you all another chance. Really, I'm easy to please.



I only want one thing and I promise I won't ask you for anything again.









Seriously, further commentary will be forthcoming, after I survive this holiday weekend. Should I survive this holiday weekend. But suffice to say, that my current opinion of Whedon has, amazingly, dropped seeing his really assholic attitude about wanting it too. (yes, I know he's joking...part of what annoys me is the nature of it) I really didn't think it could get any lower than it already was.
Wed, November 4, 2009 - 5:31 AM permalink
[info]admnaismith sent this link about Ukrainian women fighting sex trafficking and other oppression they face by rekindling, in a very serious way, the Amazonian spirit with a new tribe called Asgarda for nomination. I'm thinking of going with this link instead as I just like the presentation a little better.



On a personal note, I have to say I find the "tonsure" photos intriguing.
Sun, September 27, 2009 - 11:59 PM permalink
So, is anyone going to the Big Apple Con? Because if so, the Sarah Connor Charm School is looking to offer the right person a very important mission. So let me know.
Sat, September 26, 2009 - 3:37 AM permalink
Snake okayed me putting up her profile, already on the community page, to the SCCS site



No photos, due to her job concerns, although she said she might get some non-identifying ones to me eventually. This should be a reminder that I will post "bios" without photos and photos without "bios." You know, if anyone wants either but not both. *crickets* She did come up with a nifty Sarah silhouette picture (I won't use any regular photos of Hamilton or any other celebrity for this, what you use in the SCCS community is your business, within reason...but seriously, it's far more interesting to have things that show what YOU are about, that's the point of all this, after all, what we've done in response to this role model).. I wish I thought of something like it for the "placeholder" pic in the community.
Tue, August 25, 2009 - 2:57 AM permalink
The Sarah Connor Charm School Website




I updated our Honorary Degree page to include Malalai Joya, nominated in the last entry here...this is a woman you MUST read about!



I've also put up a different Zip file than I put here before for the moodtheme. You can get it on the wallpaper and other stuff page on the site or here.



Also, I'm hoping to pick up conversations about the 2011 SCCS All Class Reunion and Paintball Tournament with Workshops. So if you want to join in you need to join The Sarah Connor Charm School Network. At this point if you're not in the network you're not in the Charm School! So join us now!



Oh, due to an infiltrator, you can only apply to join us now and wait until I let you in...it was bound to happen eventually.
Mon, August 10, 2009 - 2:17 AM permalink
Malalai Joya



has been living a Judgement Day scenario practically her whole life, ... and

- started a secret school for girls during Taliban regime,

- ran and legally won election to Afghan parliament, where she was openly threatened with rape and murder by other members when she called them criminals to their face; later illegally kicked out.

- continues to openly challenge religious fundamentalists, warlords, US and Nato occupiers and anyone who doesn't have the Afghan people's best interests at heart.



"My parents chose my first name after Malalai of Maiwand. She was a young woman who, in 1880, went to the front line of the second Anglo-Afghan war to tend the wounded. When the fighters were close to collapse, she picked up the Afghan flag and led the men into battle herself. She was struck down – but the British suffered a landmark defeat, and, in the end, they were driven out."



"I am truly honoured to have been vilified and threatened by the savage men who condemned our country to such misery. I feel proud that even though I have no private army, no money, and no world powers behind me, these brutal despots are afraid of me and scheme to eliminate me."



quotes from

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/malalai-joya-the-woman-who-will-not-be-silenced-1763127.html
Sat, August 1, 2009 - 8:46 AM permalink
Linda Hamilton at a couple of upcoming conventions:



Fan Expo Canada Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, ON, Canada August 28-30, 2009. Anyone who goes as a representative of The Sarah Connor Charm School is reminded that it will reflect badly on us if you punch out Thomas Dekker who will also be there. *snerk*



New York Big Apple Con Pier 94 New York City October 16-18, 2009.





PLEASE! If anyone knows of other appearances, please post (in a brand new post) about them, with links, thanks!
Sat, July 25, 2009 - 10:28 PM permalink
So, any of you notice something here? Or, for those on my own flist, there? Hello?



Yes, I made a moodtheme. And I figure I'd share it despite my pleas for help in finding more screencaps went unanswered here. [info]dressagespirit did provide the bulk of them and I am very grateful. Others were found on the web, many with the help of [info]far_to_nowhere at [info]judgmentdayfans.



Samples: Bored:





Intimidated (as you can see, not all moods are shown by Sarah, even when she's in the picture):





Mellow (most are from T2 but there are some from the first movie):





Curious (sometimes she's not in them at all):





And I want to point out that I am not making a moral judgment on half-naked Michael Beihn in Dirty, it's just, you know those pants *shudder*





Okay then! If anyone wants this well, try this file. If it doesn't work, let me know. It seems to be the only compressing system I have, but I'll see what I can do.



If you do use it here on LJ, please credit this community (not me) in your profile, with link and all, and, if you would also The SCCS website. If you can use them in another network, please credit the website page.



Obviously, do not hotlink!
Sat, June 27, 2009 - 2:39 AM permalink
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