209 matrix script

http://pt.scribd.com/doc/47242248/matrix-99 original screenplay

THE MATRIXWritten byLarry and Andy WachowskiApril 8, 1996

FADE IN ON:COMPUTER SCREENSo close it has no boundaries.A blinking cursor pulses in the electric darkness like aheart coursing with phosphorous light, burning beneaththe derma of black-neon glass.A PHONE begins to RING, we hear it as though we weremaking the call. The cursor continues to throb,relentlessly patient, until --MAN (V.O.)Hello?Data now slashes across the screen, information flashingfaster than we read.SCREENCall trans opt: received.2-19-96 13:24:18 REC:Log>WOMAN (V.O.)I'm inside. Anything to report?We listen to the phone conversation as though we were ona third line. The man's name is CYPHER. The woman,TRINITY.CYPHER (V.O.)Let's see. Target left work at5:01 PM.SCREENTrace program: running.The entire screen fills with racing columns of numbers.Shimmering like green-electric rivets, they rush at a 10-digit phone number in the top corner.CYPHER (V.O.)He caught the northbound Howardline. Got off at Sheridan.Stopped at 7-11. Purchased six-pack of beer and a box of CaptainCrunch. Returned home.The area code is identified. The first three numberssuddenly fixed, leaving only seven flowing columns.We begin MOVING TOWARD the screen, CLOSING IN as eachdigit is matched, one by one, snapping into place likethe wheels of a slot machine.TRINITY (V.O.)

All right, you're relieved. Usethe usual exit.CYPHER (V.O.)Do you know when we're going tomake contact?TRINITYSoon.Only two thin digits left.CYPHER (V.O.)Just between you and me, you don'tbelieve it, do you? You don'tbelieve this guy is the one?TRINITY (V.O.)I think Morpheus believes he is.CYPHER (V.O.)I know. But what about you?TRINITY (V.O.)I think Morpheus knows things thatI don't.CYPHER (V.O.)Yeah, but if he's wrong --The final number pops into place --TRINITY (V.O.)Did you hear that?CYPHER (V.O.)Hear what?SCREENTrace complete. Call origin:#312-555-0690TRINITY (V.O.)Are you sure this line is clean?CYPHER (V.O.)Yeah, course I'm sure.We MOVE STILL CLOSER, the ELECTRIC HUM of the greennumbers GROWING INTO an OMINOUS ROAR.TRINITY (V.O.)I better go.CYPHER (V.O.)Yeah. Right. See you on the other side.She hangs up as we PASS THROUGH the numbers, entering the

netherworld of the computer screen.Where gradually the sound of a police radio grows aroundus.RADIO (V.O.)Attention all units. Attentionall units.Suddenly, a flashlight cuts open the darkness and we findourselves in --INT. CHASE HOTEL - NIGHTThe hotel was abandoned after a fire licked its wayacross the polyester carpeting, destroying several roomsas it spooled soot up the walls and ceiling leavingpatterns of permanent shadow.We FOLLOW four armed POLICE officers using flashlights asthey creep down the blackened hall and ready themselveson either side of room 303.The biggest of them violently kicks in the door --The other cops pour in behind him, guns thrust beforethem.BIG COPPolice! Freeze!The room is almost devoid of furniture. There is a fold-up table and chair with a phone, a modern, and a powerbookcomputer. The only light in the room is the glow of thecomputer.Sitting there, her hands still on the keyboard, isTRINITY; a woman in black leather.BIG COPGet your hands behind your head!Trinity rises.BIG COPHands behind your head! Now! Doit!She slowly puts her hands behind her head.EXT. CHASE HOTEL - NIGHTA black sedan with tinted windows glides in through thepolice cruisers.AGENT SMITH and AGENT BROWN get out of the car.

They wear dark suits and sunglasses even at night. Theyare also always hardwired; small Secret Service earphonesin one ear, its cord coiling back into their shirtcollars.AGENT SMITHLieutenant?LIEUTENANTOh shit.AGENT SMITHLieutenant, you were givenspecific orders --LIEUTENANTI'm just doing my job. You gimmethat Juris-my dick-tion and youcan cran it up your ass.AGENT SMITHThe orders were for your protection.The Lieutenant laughs.LIEUTENANTI think we can handle one littlegirl.Agent Smith nods to Agent Brown as they start toward thehotel.LIEUTENANTI sent two units. They'rebringing her down now.AGENT SMITHNo, Lieutenant, your men are dead.INT. CHASE HOTELThe Big Cop flicks out his cuffs, the other cops holdinga bead. They've done this a hundred times, they knowthey've got her, until the Big Cop reaches with the cuffand Trinity moves --It almost doesn't register, so smooth and fast, inhumanlyfast.The eye blinks and Trinity's palm. snaps up and the noseexplodes, blood erupting. The cop is dead before hebegins to fall.And Trinity is moving again --Seizing a wrist, misdirecting a gun, as a startled cop

FIRES --A head explodes.In blind panic, another airs his gun, the barrel, a fixedblack hole --And FIRES --Trinity twists out of the way, the bullet missing as shereverses into a roundhouse kick, knocking the gun away.The cop begins to scream when a jump kick crushes hiswindpipe, killing the scream as he falls to the ground.She looks at the four bodies.TRINITYShit.EXT. CHASE HOTELAgent Brown enters the hotel, while Agent Smith heads forthe alley.INT. CHASE HOTELTrinity is on the phone, pacing. The other end isanswered.MAN (V.O.)Operator.TRINITYMorpheus! The link was traced! Idon't know how.MORPHEUS (V.O.)I know. Stay calm.TRINITYAre there any agents?MORPHEUS (V.O.)Yes.TRINITYGoddamnit!MORPHEUS (V.O.)You have to focus. There is aphone. Wells and Laxe. You canmake it.She takes a deep breath, centering herself.

TRINITYAll right --MORPHEUS (V.O.)Go.She drops the phone.INT. HALLShe bursts out of the room as Agent Brown enters the hall,leading another unit of police. Trinity races to theopposite end, exiting through a broken window onto thefire escape.EXT. FIRE ESCAPEIn the alley below, Trinity sees Agent Smith staring ather. She can only go up.EXT. ROOFOn the roof, Trinity is running as Agent Brown rises overthe parapet, leading the cops in pursuit.Trinity begins to jump from one roof to the next, hermovements so clean, gliding in and out of each jump,contrasted to the wild jumps of the cops.Agent Brown, however, has the same unnatural grace.

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Ridley Scott

208 Top 5 Misspelled Words in English

Top 5 Misspelled Words in English

Where would some of us be if it were not for autocorrect? When it comes to English even Native speakers have trouble with spelling. It is a common mistake and it happens to everyone. The list below is a compilation of Oxford Corpus, Grammarly, and business writing. To help avoid some commonly made mistakes here are a few words and the correct spelling:

1. Separate - Many people skip the middle syllable when saying it aloud which is probably why it is often misspelled as "seperate". 

2. Embarrassing - the trick for this word is remembering the double R and double S. otherwise you might be a little embarrassed for getting it wrong.  

3. Tomorrow - the common mistake with this word is adding a second "m" to the spelling.

4. Definitely - An tends to make its way into the spelling of this word, but "definately" is NOT correct. If it were pronounced "di-fin-IGHT-ly" it might be easier to spell.

5. Which - the silent 'h' at the beginning of this word is often forgotten. 

There are plenty more words that get misspelled on a regular occasion, these are just a few that happen a little more frequently. If you are still worried about your spelling and want to get it checked, you can also use fluent.express  to get your English text revised immediately by a real person. I hope you found this list interesting, or maybe even helpful. 

207 Sample Interview Questions

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Sample Interview Questions
It is beneficial to give advance thought to potential answers to possible interview questions.  There are two types of interview questions: traditional and behavioral.  Traditional interview questions are straightforward inquiries such as "Tell me about yourself."  "Tell me your greatest strength and weakness."  "What are your long term goals?"

Behavioral interview questions are often more challenging.  Employers assume that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior so they are evaluating how you handled tough situations in the past to predict how you would do so in the future.  "Give me an example of a time you had to handle a really tough problem.  How did you deal with the problem and what were the results?  What would you do if your supervisor asked you to do something you believed to be wrong?"

Below are some general traditional and behavioral questions with suggested approaches.  Memorizing answers is not recommended, as your responses may sound canned.  In addition to these questions, sit down with the job posting/description and brainstorm about possible questions specific to your career field.  For example, if you are in education, you may be asked about your teaching style and experience in curriculum development.  If you get a question that takes you by surprise, it is acceptable to briefly pause during an interview before giving your answer.

TRADITIONAL QUESTIONS

Describe your educational background.
Highlight the parts of your education most relevant to this job opportunity.

Why did you choose Walden University?
Do your homework - for example, its social change mission, its emphasis on scholarly research and practical application, its peer reviewed journal, etc.

What were your major achievements in each of your past jobs?
Choose achievements that are most closely related to the challenges of the job you’re seeking.  Describe your achievements in terms of a challenge you addressed, your action, and the results - be specific.

Why are you changing careers/jobs?
Include in your answer how you can apply your skills and background to add value to their organization.  Employers would like to know how you can help them succeed.

Which job did you enjoy most/least and why?
Keep your answers positive.  Turn lemons into lemonade by emphasizing what you learned from the job you enjoyed least.

Have you ever been fired?  Why?
If you have been fired, avoid the temptation to criticize your former employer.  Stay objective and positive.  If it wasn't the right fit, state what you learned from the experience.  Be sure to provide positive references who can speak to your abilities and accomplishments in other positions.

Why are you interested in this position?
Do substantial research so that you can make a convincing case for your interest in this particular employer and this specific position.

What is your ideal job?
While we all might enjoy being a box office star or a cruise director, your interviewers are interested in whether your ideal job shares common ground with their position so somehow tie your ideal job back to their opportunity.

What are your short/long term career goals?
Be prepared for this question as it's a common one.  The employer is wondering if your long term goals fit with their organization.  It's acceptable to have a general long term goal, i.e., "to master this position, to build a stronger professional network in my field, and to get an article published."

Why should I hire you over other candidates?
Come up with your top three relevant qualifications that make you stand out from the crowd.

Tell me about yourself.
There are two ways to answer this question.  It’s acceptable to ask the employer whether they are interested in hearing more about you personally or professionally.  If they are asking about you professionally, state how you meet the top three qualifications for the job, using accomplishments to illustrate each one.

What is your major strength/weakness?
Typically, a desirable job is one that plays to your major strength and doesn’t often test your major weakness.  If your weakness might be somewhat challenged, state how you've improved in that area, e.g., through taking courses or joining Toastmasters.  If your major weakness will be tested quite often in this job, you may want to consider whether it's the right opportunity.

What causes you to lose your temper?
Leading negative questions like this one are challenging.  One strategy is to give an example of an aggravating situation and how you dealt with it in a calm, constructive manner.  Another strategy is to state how you handled a situation, what you learned, and how you would handle it differently next time.  In other words, always pull something positive - either how you acted or what you learned - out of a negative.

How do you cope with working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines?
State the best way you diffuse stress and manage your time.

Tell me about your current boss.  What was the strongest compliment you've received from him/her?  What was the strongest criticism?
Make your description of your boss positive.  While it may be easy to think of a compliment, be sure to include criticism and how you used it to improve your performance.  If you don't include criticism, the employer will wonder if you're a coachable employee open to feedback from others.

What is your minimum salary?
It is best to delay discussion of salary and benefits until you have an actual job offer because that is when you'll be the desired candidate and have the greatest amount of bargaining power.  However, be prepared for this question.  If the salary was not stated when the job was advertised, research salary information before your interview.  Try to obtain the company’s pay scale, the fair market value for the position, the industry average and your region.

If the employer asks you for your required salary, keep in mind that naming a figure early in the process will make it difficult to renegotiate the figure later. There are several ways you can answer this question.  You can state the salary is negotiable and you would like to consider the salary in the context of the job's entire benefits package and its promotion potential.  You can then ask for the salary range for someone with your qualifications.  If you are pressed for a figure, it is best to state that you have researched the fair market value for the position, and give a salary range.  See Salary Negotiation for more information.

BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS
Behavioral questions typically start with, "Give me an example of a time when...," "Tell me about how you..." In answering these questions, describe specific situations you handled.  The best way to answer these questions is through using "CAR statements" which stands for Challenge, Action, Results.  For example, a possible answer to a question on one’s training skills might be:

"I developed a consulting practice focused on diversity training and cultural awareness.  My clients included several Fortune 500 companies.  I did detailed needs assessments that included interviews with staff at managerial and frontline levels.  The training was highly participative and interactive and included a peer mentoring component to foster strong working relationships among participants after the training was over.  Six months after the training, a follow-up assessment indicated staff morale was up and productivity had improved by 10%."   Focus on what was improved or resolved through your actions.  Be as specific as possible with your results.

Possible behavioral questions include, "Tell us about a situation when you.."

Demonstrated leadership
Solved a problem
Made a good/poor decision
Handled change in your organization
Handled criticism
Worked as part of a team
Met/missed a deadline
Disagreed with a decision made by your supervisor or upper management
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Why are introductory classes called "101"?

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