Sunday, December 24, 2006

INTERIM WEEK THREE

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
More names revealed:

Gabriel (Sylar’s real first name) –The name Gabriel is of Hebrew derivation and means “God is my strength”, “Man of God” or "God Has Shown Himself Mightily." It appears first in the prophecies of Daniel in the Old Testament. This Angel announced to Daniel the prophecy of the seventy weeks, (Daniel 9, 21-27). His name also occurs in the apocryphal book of Henoch. He was the Angel who appeared to Zechariah to announce the birth of St. John the Baptizer, (Luke 1, 11), the messenger Angel who announced to Mary that she would bear a Son who would be conceived of the Holy Spirit, Son of the Most High, and the Savior of the world, (Luke 1, 26), and the angel who buried Moses. Within all of the legends of birthing, Gabriel as been accredited as the angel who selects souls from heaven to be birthed into the material world and spends the nine months as the child is being developed informing the new person of what he or she will need to know on Earth, only to silence the child before birth by pressing his finger onto the child's lips, thus producing the cleft below a person's nose.

Gray (Sylar’s real surname) – The surname Gray is a nickname for a man with gray hair, or a gray beard, from Old English groeg, meaning grey. Also, a place name, for one who originated in Graye in Calvados, from Latin gratus = welcome.

Hal (Niki and Jessica’s father) – The boy's name Hal is of English origin. It is a nickname for Henry. In Shakespeare's plays about Henry IV, his son is affectionately known as "Prince Hal." The name Henry is English in usage and comes from the Germanic name Heimerich which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "power, ruler". This name was introduced into Britain by the Normans. It was borne by eight kings of England including the infamous Henry VIII, as well as six kings of France and seven kings of Germany. A famous Hal was the computer from “2001: A Space Odyssey”. So named because it is one letter higher in the alphabet than IBM.

Mira (Mohinder’s old girlfriend) – The girl's name Mira is pronounced MEER-ah. It is of Latin, Slavic and Hindi origin, and its meaning is "wonderful; peace; prosperous." Variant of Myra and Miranda. In Spanish, "mira" means "Look!"

Shanti (Mohinder’s dead sister) – The girl's name Shanti is pronounced shan-TEE. It is of Hindi origin, and it’s meaning is "peaceful, peace or calm."

Rufus – (Security guard at Primatech Paper Company) Rufus has its origin in Latin and means “red-haired one.”

Lloyd – (Deputy Sherrif in Midland / Odessa, Texas) – English, from a surname derived from Welsh llwyd meaning "grey". It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "gray-haired; sacred." From Llwyd. The name may originally allude to experience and wisdom, and probably denoted a person entitled to respect.

Lynette – (Older woman at Burnt Toast CafĂ©) - The girl's name Lynette is pronounced le-NET. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "nymph; idol." French variant of an ancient Welsh given name, Eluned. Its first use was by 19th-century British poet Tennyson, for a character in "The Idylls of the King." The name looks similar to Lynn. In the Arthurian tales, Lynette accompanied Sir Gareth on a knightly quest.

Brian – (Telekinetic’s first name) - Irish, English - The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the Old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". Brian Boru was an Irish king who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was victorious in the Battle of Clontarf, but he himself was slain. It is of Celtic, Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "high, noble." Could also mean "strength." Historical: Brian Boru (10th century) was a warrior who became high king of Ireland and one of its greatest national heroes. He liberated the country from the Danes in 1014.

Davis – (Telekinetic’s surname) – Origin: English, Welsh and means, “Son of David (beloved).” It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of David." Short form of surname that was first used in the Middle Ages. Also a variant of David.

Iyer – (“Dream walker’s” first name) - “Iyer is the name given to a community of Brahmins (members of the priestly class / caste) of India whose members migrated from the Northern part of India to settle in Tamil Nadu. Iyers are therefore Tamil Brahmins. Though Iyer is used as a suffix to names, it does not strictly constitute a family name.”
Iyers are primarily Siva worshippers.

Sanjog – (“Dream walker’s” surname) – Indian name which means coincidence.
Charlie – (Charlene) (Hiro’s friend) – The boy's and girl's name Charlie is pronounced CHAR-lee. It is of English origin. Pet form of Charles, popular as an independent name.

Charlene - The girl's name Charlene is pronounced shar-LEEN. 20th-century coinage. Feminine form of Charles (Old German) "free man" with the -ene suffix. It may have been influenced by the older and rarer French name Charline, a feminine diminutive of Charles. Char- is also used as a blend prefix.

Andrews – (Charlie’s surname) – English, Hebrew - From the Greek name Andreas, which derives from aner "man" (genitive andros) "of a man"). In the New Testament the apostle Andrew was the brother of the apostle Simon Peter. According to legend he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, and he is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "man, warrior." English form of the Greek name Andreas. Biblical: the first chosen of the 12 apostles. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and Russia. The "Saint Andrew's Cross", representing Scotland, appears on the flag of the United Kingdom. Andras is a Welsh form; Andy is the pet form.
Note: Hana Gitelman is a new character introduced in Issue 13 of the Graphic Novel (see sidebar link).

Hana: The girl's name Hana is pronounced HAH-nah. It is of Arabic, Japanese, Hawaiian, Spanish and Slavic origin, and its meaning is “happiness; flower; work”. Probably derived from Hannah: It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "favored grace". Biblical: mother of the prophet Samuel. Being barren, she asked God to bless her with a child, and her prayer was answered. Hence, the name literally means “God has graced me with a son”. Hana (Hannah) also means blossom, graceful, merciful, gracious, God is gracious, gift of God and beautiful.

Gitelman (also, Gittel and Gittleman): meaning Goodman. This surname is derived from the female name Gita. Men often left home to earn money and during the time of their absences children were named after their mothers. Later adopted as a surname. Goodman then is “good man” and Gita “song.” Gita means "song" in Sanskrit. The word appears in ‘Bhagavad Gita’, the name of a sacred writing of Hinduism (meaning “The Lord's song”).
Graphic Novel Issue 13: Wireless – Part One

The first page of the graphic novel reveals most of the Heroes where we last saw them. Peter is shown glowing in the background, the new character Hana stands in the foreground carrying two automatic machine guns with scopes (she is wearing gun belts, fatigues and military boots), HRG and Sylar flank Hana to her left and right respectively, Sylar can be seen in front of the broken wall of glass from his cell, the Haitian holds Claire’s mouth just prior to asking her if she can keep a secret, Micah and D.L. are shown, at the bottom of the page Niki sheds a tear in jail, Matt sports a bloody nose and Hiro confronts the dinosaur with his sword.

Also, a page that didn't load in the interactive version... might be important (It does load in the Printable Version, though).

Bonus Graphic Novel Page

Peter and Claire Promo Pic

Hana Gitelman:

Hana’s grandmother (Tanta) was a member of the resistance in Germany in 1944. She was captured by the Nazi’s and placed in the prison camp at Auschwitz. Her head was shaved and the digits “359” were the first three numbers of her tattooed prisoner number. She died in a bus crash caused by suicide terrorist Abd-al-Hadi in 1989 in Jerusalem when the bus was forced off the cliff at Kiryat Yaarim.

Hana’s mother (Zahava) was one of the first female pilots for the IDF in Jerusalem in 1967. She shot down two Russian MIG’s during the Six Day War. She also died in a bus crash caused by suicide terrorist Abd-al-Hadi in 1989.

Hana’s name is Hana Gitelman. She was a 3rd generation Israeli patriot/soldier and was trained by the Mossad. She tries to apply for para-troopers in Beer Shiva in 1997 but is denied because of the anger she holds in her heart. She is assigned instead to Army Intelligence. She was promoted numerous times but held on to and prepared for life in the field. Later, during picket duty she was confronted by HRG who told her he wanted to help her.

Monday, December 18, 2006

INTERIM WEEK TWO

Chandra Suresh’s Notebook and Computer “Heroes” List

There has been some speculation as to where the list of “Heroes” from Chandra Suresh’s computer originated. Some fans from the forum boards believed that Mr. Bennet (Horned Rimmed Glasses or H.R.G.) assembled this list and that Suresh somehow liberated it from him. Others believed that this list of “genetic anomalies” came from large public databases, like the Human Genome Project. While the first theory is most likely not correct the second is based on Mohinder’s mentioning of this database and merits some consideration. I, however, believe that a third explanation is more likely. I think that the list was actually compiled by Chandra Suresh and that the information and samples within where painstakingly collected by him directly over the years. Supporting evidence to confirm this belief is the notebook found inside Chandra’s computer by Eden and Mohinder. We have seen the inside of the notebook in two episodes (3 “One Giant Leap” and 8 “Seven Minutes To Midnight”) and the pages we have seen clearly show that Chandra collected the samples of DNA (fingernails, hair, etc.) and supplied the information about each test subject. Inside that book are pages and pages of research concerning people with super human abilities. Chandra explains on those pages where the person was from, their age and race and how he obtained the genetic material of each subject. On many of the pages can be seen a small baggy, which contains hair, blood and fingernail samples, all viable resources for extracting genetic material (DNA). I assume that the names on his list are the same names found in this notebook and that the computer listing may be only a single screen of a larger list of individuals. Because this list (see image below) contains mostly names of subjects in the United States we presume that the list must be much larger than the single page we have seen.

“Heroes” Listed in Notebook From Episode Three “One Giant Leap”

The notebook contains what looks like information concerning people with extraordinary powers (“Heroes”) that Suresh has documented. We have attempted to include as much information as we could decipher from the pages that we could view (HD DVR and all) but if anyone can contribute more information than what we have listed we’d like to see it and will include it here with the proper credit.

1) Entry March 19, 1991 (or 1971) 1:50PM
(Strange symbol under time – this is not “the” symbol but looks like “(-)”)
Location: Palu, Indonesia
Continent: Asia
S: Female
Age: 22 years old
Race: Malaysian
Sample Type: Toenail Clipping (Small baggy attached to page)
Acquisition of Sample: _____ subject in the _____ for a few weeks realizing that she had her nails done every five days. So I went to the _____ one day after seeing her _____ and asked the manicurist for samples. Subject was unaware of any intentions to get data from her.
Potential Power: Teleportation
(At the bottom of the page can be seen a Hindu word or phrase and the drawing of what looks like a foot. This has been translated to “nirala” and the literal translation means “unique.” Someone else (on the forum boards) has identified the foot as the “double helix genetic code which identify link matches.”)

2) Entry Feb. 12, 2005 7:05PM
(Strange symbol under time – this is not “the” symbol but looks like a “?”)
Location: Marabai, Brazil
Continent: South America
S: Female
Age: 13
Race: Columbian
Sample Type: Blood (Small piece of paper/cloth with blood smear in baggy)
Acquisition of Sample: I _____ this who was known as being Brazil's greatest wrestler under the age of _____so I had to check her out. It became apparent at the match to me that she had some special power. It was as if she knew every move that her opponent was going to make before they made it. She got distracted at one…

3) Sylar’s address: 1146 Trenton Place Apt. 1B, Queens, N.Y. 11011, is scrawled in the pages on the notebook (the date on the page following the address is October 2006)

4) Unknown house or apartment key found in back of notebook. Later we find that this key opens the bottom desk drawer of Chandra Suresh’s desk at his office in India. The folder for the “dream walker” Inyer Sanjog is found inside.

“Heroes” Listed in Notebook From Episode Eight, “Seven Minutes To Midnight”

Note: While Mohinder was flipping through the pages of his father’s notebook we caught a glimpse of a few other “heroes” that Chandra had been tracking.

1) … intentions to get data from him.
Potential Power: Tissue Regeneration

2) Feb. 16th, 1971 4:30 PM (drawing of a circle with four vertical lines over it)
Location: Lobatse, Botswana
Continent: Africa
Sex: Female
Age: 87
Race: South African
Sample Type: Fingernail
Acquisition of sample… she slept through the whole thing… subject was unaware of me attempting to get samples from her.
Potential Power: Telepathy

3) Oct. 17th, 1978 8:26 PM (drawing of a triangle)
Location: New Canaan, Connecticut
Continent: North America
Sex: Female
Age:
Race: Polish/Russian
Sample type: Red hair
Acquisition of sample… spotted me… and smiled… came up to me… put her finger to her lips in the universal sign for quiet… pulled a strand of her hair… and handed it to me… she was aware of my intentions to gather data from her.
Potential Power: Clairvoyance

Heroes List (from Chandra Suresh’s computer)

* The list of Heroes from Chandra Suresh’s computer:
Column 1
Name -- Location
Felipe Acerra – Deceased
D. L. Hawkins – Las Vegas, NV.
Byron Bevington – Marshfield, VT.
Niki Sanders – Las Vegas, NV.
Daniel Buzzetti – Greeley, CO.
Isaac Mendez – New York, NY.
Tracy Chobham – Frostburg, MD.
Nicholas Datre – Deceased
Paula Gramble – Monteith, IA.
Curtis Hovsepian – Grant Pass, OR.
Nathan Petrelli – New York, NY.
Noel Menzies- Deceased
Penkala Burton – Albert Lea, MN.
Theresa Hue Pham – Shreveport, LA.
Matthew Parkman – Los Angeles, CA.
Hiro Nakamura – Tokyo, Japan
? - Midland, TX. (Probably Charlie, ed.)

Column 2
Name -- Location
David Berman – New York, NY.
Leonie Pinkham - Deceased
Adam Soo Hoo – Kailua, HI.
Linda Tavara - Deceased
Norman Vantris - Deceased
Sparrow Redhouse – New Mexico
Amid Halebi – Los Angeles, CA.
Michelle … - ?
Candace W… - ?
Harry Fl… - ?
Ethan Ki… - Deceased
Abu Aswan… - ?
Frank Cav… - Deceased
Diego Vel… - Deceased
Jess Murp… - Deceased

Sue Lande... - ?
Pam Green - ?



Some websites worth visiting if you are interested in this subject include:

  • Heroes Writers Article


  • Human Genome Project


  • Human Migration


  • World Health Organization


  • P.S. Episode 12, which is scheduled to air January 22nd, 2007 is entitled “GODSEND”.

    Monday, December 11, 2006

    INTERIM WEEK ONE

    SYLAR'S WATCH
    There has been some debate over Sylar's watch on some of the forum boards. Some believe that Sylar wears two different watches. After viewing them side-by-side I think that there is only one watch and it is a Sylar worn only by Sylar. The above image shows the watch after Chandra Suresh's murder (left) and six months ago (right). The watch on the right is not embedded in a case and covered with a crystal and therefore "looks" different than the other. This difference has been used to argue that there are two different watches. The only real difference that I can see between the two watches is that on the "6 Months" watch, the word "Sylar" is clearly visible. In the other one, where the watch is broken, you can't see where it says "Sylar" because the hands are in the way. The two watches have too many similarities to be different. What they have in common: The ball at the end of the second hand is identical. The minute and hour hands are the same. The triangular pips pointing to the hour numbers are identical and the winding mechanism is identical. They are, in my opinion the same watch.

    P.S. Peter's watch, on the other hand, is a Nixon.

    Also, there was additional speculation that in Peter's dream sequence that the sound of a ticking clock could be heard. I have watched the episode a number of times and find that the ticking is actually the "blinking" click-click-click of the construction arrow sign "> > >"in the background of the dream. The sound can only be heard when the arrow sign is visible (and just after it leaves the screen). It is not a Sylar sounding watch ticking.

    GRAPHIC NOVEL 12

    Also, Graphic Novel # 12 "Super-Heroics" was released today (12/12/06) at the NBC Heroes Graphic Novel page.

    While in a comma in the hospital, presumably after his dream sequence in "Fallout", Peter struggles literally with his inner self. This issue of the graphic novel resembles a true comic book more than any other previous issue. Peter, and his counterpart, are dressed in familiar super-hero garb (to quote Ando "tights and a cape") and are battling for domination over the other. After the battle the antagonist is revealed and Peter realizes that he has been fighting himself. While we are certain not to see super-heroes in tights and capes in the series this issue gives us an insight into Peter’s emotional state. The fact that he considers himself a good hero is weighed down by the fact that there is potential for both great good and great evil in all people. Peter understands this and fears that he may not be the “good” hero he wants to be. The doubt entertained here is probably something any normal person might experience when found that they possessed an extraordinary ability. I enjoyed this issue for all the above reasons but also because it appealed to the teenager in me. Obviously, after all the thought and analysis required to publish this site I sometimes forget that “Heroes” really is a great deal of fun and presented to us for our entertainment. The graphic novel “Super-Heroics” brought me back 30 years, even if for just a moment of pure comic entertainment, and for that I truly appreciate their efforts.


    P.S. Episode 12, which is scheduled to air January 22nd, 2007 is entitled “GODSEND”.

    Tuesday, December 05, 2006

    SEASON 1 : CHAPTER ELEVEN: “FALLOUT”


    Air Date
    Monday, December 4th, 2006 7/8c

    NBC Press Release

    AS SHOCKING DETAILS ABOUT ISSAC'S NYC NUCLEAR BOMBING PREDICTION ARE REVEALED, THE "HEROES" FACE TRAGEDY AND BETRAYALS -- The tragic events in Texas have sad, serious repercussions for many of the "heroes," their families and friends. Meanwhile, shocking details about the moments leading up to Isaac's predicted New York City nuclear bombing are revealed. Later, Isaac's newest painting has fascinating future implications for a hero in crisis. Suresh takes the first steps along his new path. Matt and F.B.I. Agent Audrey Hanson pursue a break in the Sylar case. Horrified by Jessica's recent actions, Niki makes a tough decision to protect her family.

    Re-cap of Episode Chapter : “Fallout”

    After Homecoming, Claire and Mr. Bennet return home. H.R.G. tells her that he has known for a long time about her ability. He also tells her that the man who killed Jackie has been taken care of and that because there are others out there like him Zach and Lyle need to be warned to remain silent.

    Matt and Audrey visit the crime scene at Union Wells High School and determine that Sylar either had help escaping or disappeared.

    Nathan visits an incarcerated Peter who tells him that he is suppose to stop the bomb in New York City. In a dream Sylar tells Peter, “How can you stop what’s coming? You don’t know a thing about power!”

    Jessica shoots D.L. in the arm and attempts to shoot him in the head. But he is prepared for the second shot and phases out as it passes through his head. When Jessica comes to the car Micah and D.L. are gone.

    H.R.G. confronts Sylar in a bunker inside the Primatech Paper Company. He calls him a watchmaker and Gabriel Gray. Sylar tells him that he “restores timepieces and that he sees how things work. How they tick.” H.R.G. responds by telling him that the infusion of so many alterations to his DNA has corrupted his mind. Sylar threatens Claire and tells H.R.G. that he will take her ability too. Outside the bunker Eden tells H.R.G. that she could persuade Sylar to kill himself and it would then all be over. H.R.G. tells her that her idea will have to wait.

    Matt and Audrey attempt to interview Peter and when Matt tries to “read” him is confronted by feedback. Peter reads Audrey’s mind and tells Matt that he must protect Claire.

    Mohinder returns to Brooklyn and attempts to warn the FBI that a serial killer is on the loose but is unsuccessful.

    Isaac is sober and sketching in his book when Eden comes to see him. She tells Isaac that the cheerleader has been saved and that she is “going off the reservation.” She hands him a cell phone and a Primatech key card so that he can exit the building.

    Hiro and Ando make their way to Union Wells High School but are too late. They believe that the cheerleader is dead but Hiro convinces Ando to continue. Hiro utters the new slogan, “Find the artist – stop the bomb!” Isaac then calls Hiro and tells them that they have to meet.

    Audrey Hansen interviews Claire and H.R.G. as Matt tries to read their thoughts outside the room. What he doesn’t know is that the Haitian is also nearby blocking and/or deflecting his attempt to read minds.

    Jessica and Niki argue over who has the power and who is stronger. Micah finds Jessica and tells her that D.L. is hurt.

    Peter is visited by Claire and H.R.G. Mr. Bennet tells Peter that he owes him his life and that he promises to return the favor. Claire’s affect on Peter seems to be wearing off as he appears to become sick (probably from the five story fall.) Claire calls Peter her “hero.”

    Jessica attempts to beat D.L. but he gets the drop on her and knocks her down. When Micah is hurt in the scuffle Nike comes back out.

    Claire destroys the tapes that Zach had of her and her “accidents.”

    At the Greyhound Bus Depot in Midland, Texas Isaac steps off a bus and finds Hiro and Ando waiting for him. Hiro shows him the comic that has not yet been printed. Hiro tells Isaac that he has seen him in the future and that he was lying on the floor dead. Isaac tells Hiro that the man who cuts off heads has been captured.

    Claire comes home to find that her brother, Lyle can remember nothing about her ability.

    Niki leaves D.L. and confronts a Utah State Trooper. She asks him to arrest her for murder.

    Matt and Audrey are staked out at the Primatech paper Company. When H.R.G. and the Haitian come out of the building Matt tries to read them but can only manage a bloody nose and the word “Sylar.” They are otherwise closed off from him.

    When Claire calls Zach to meet her she finds out that he too has been mind wiped.

    H.R.G. brings food to Sylar who tells him that they are very much alike. They both like to collect special people. H.R.G. tells Sylar that they are going to “take him apart!”

    Hiro, Ando and Isaac have taken a room at a hotel in Midland, Texas. Isaac has a blank canvas in front of him. Hiro tells him to concentrate. Isaac’s eyes turn white and he begins to paint!

    H.R.G. receives a panicked call from Claire. She suspects that whoever is after her has wiped the minds of both Zach and Lyle. The Haitian enters her room and tells her that her father is the one wiping minds and that he was ordered to do the same to her. For some reason he feels that he should not follow that order and that Claire should pretend to have had her mind wiped.

    Isaac finishes his painting and it seems out of place. The painting is of Hiro holding his sword in front of a dinosaur (T-Rex.) Hiro and Ando are confused as they think that Isaac can only paint the future.

    Mohinder gets a call from Eden. She tells him that she needs to make things right and that she is going to kill the man who murdered his father.

    When Eden confronts Sylar she tells him that she is going to place a gun in the food tray and that he will take it and kill himself with it. He breaks the glass and drags Eden to him with his mind and tells Eden that he is going to take her ability. When she points the gun at him he laughs and tells her that it will not work on him. Instead, she points it at herself and pulls the trigger. Sylar is amazed that she would kill herself to keep him from assimilating her power.

    Nathan bails Peter out of jail but as they leave Peter passes out. In another dream he awakens in New York. He meets Mohinder who looks at Peter’s chest and runs away. Matt Parkman, D.L., Micah and Niki also run away from him after looking at his shirt.
    Claire runs up to Peter but turns and runs away after looking at his shirt. Nathan, Simone and Isaac also show up as does Hiro and Ando. They all seem happy to see him until they look at his chest. Suddenly, Peter’s fingers begin to glow and then his entire body. Almost as if he was going to explode…

    Peter wakes up on the ground outside the Sherriff’s office in Midland, Texas. He tells Nathan that the explosion is his fault. It seems that Peter is dying and Nathan does his best to try and revive him but…

    To be continued…


    Trivia

    * When Sylar yells at H.R.G. about his name being Sylar, the sound of a ticking clock can be heard.

    * The plate on the abandoned building found by Micah and D.L. reads, “Station B238 Forest Dept.”

    * Mohinder tells the FBI on the phone that James Walker of Los Angeles was killed 9 days ago and Charlene Andrews of Midland, Texas two days ago.

    * The note from Eden to Mohinder reads, “Welcome home! I knew you’d be back! Now get to work! Love, Eden.”

    * “The Twelve Commandments”, the A.A. list of twelve steps is hanging on the wall in the room in which Isaac is staying in at Primatech Paper Company.

    * Hiro and Ando discuss saving the cheerleader and use the terms “if” and “then”. Hiro says that it is not an “if, then statement which is the most basic of all control flow statements in computer programming. Both Hiro and Ando were programmers at Yamagoto Industries.

    * The interview room in which Claire and H.R.G. are interview by Audrey Hansen is Room C-167.

    * The Midland, Texas Greyhound Bus Depot street number is 151.

    * Hiro gives Isaac the Vulcan hand sign (fingers split in the center) when he greets them after getting off the bus. This is a Star Trek reference.

    * Lyle is wearing a t-shirt with the words, “Union Wells” on it.

    * There are three signs outside “The Halfway House” BBQ restaurant off highway 12 in Utah. They are: 1) KEEPSAKES, 2) GIFT SHOP (Last Stop for 30 Miles), and 3)SOUVENIRS (Treasures From Utah).

    * The Haitian tells Claire that he has wiped the minds of her friend (Zach), her brother (Lyle) and her mother many times.

    * Hiro touches on the “Butterfly Effect” when he says, “What if I step on a bug? I could change history!”

    * The pass code to Sylar’s bunker at Primatech paper Company is 5-9-6.

    * The Odessa Sherriff’s department is located at 15 King Street.

    * Peter’s watch reads 7:35 when he wakes up in New York (in his dream).

    * The taxi that Mohinder gets out of is # GLO728

    * A sign reading, “Vote Nathan Petrelli” is seen in Peter’s “dream.”

    Connections

    Episode 11
    1) Matt and Audrey arrive at the murder scene at Union Wells High School the day after the murders.
    2) H.R.G. meets Sylar (Gabriel Gray) in the special bunker at Primatech Paper Company.
    3) The Haitian wipes the memories of Zach and Lyle.
    4) Peter is interviewed by Matt and Audrey in Odessa, Texas.
    5) Hiro and Ando arrive at Union Wells High School one day too late.
    6) Isaac calls Hiro on the phone.
    7) Audrey interviews Claire and H.R.G. at the Odessa Sheriff’s Department.
    8) Matt introduces himself to H.R.G. and Claire.
    9) The Haitian is at the Odessa Sheriff’s department to block any mind reading that Matt might attempt.
    10) Peter is visited by Claire and H.R.G.
    11) Isaac meets Hiro and Ando in Midland, Texas.
    12) During a stakeout at Primatech Paper Company Matt and Audrey see the Haitian and H.R.G. come out of the main building.
    13) The Haitian visits Claire.
    14) In his dream Peter meets with the following “Heroes”: Mohinder, Matt, D.L., Micah, Niki, Claire, Nathan, Simone, Isaac, Hiro and Ando.

    Nathan Petrelli

    Episode 11
    1) Nathan visits Peter in jail.
    2) Nathan bails Peter out of jail and is present when he dreams of exploding.

    Peter Petrelli

    Episode 11
    1) Matt tries to read Peters thoughts but is confronted by feedback.
    2) Peter reads Audrey’s thought.
    3) Peter sees Sylar in a dream.
    4) The effects of Claire’s powers are wearing off Peter who probably ahs internal injuries that could not have healed.
    5) H.R.G. makes a promise to Peter that some day he may be in a position to save his life and will do so.
    6) Peter dreams of the future.
    7) Peter glows and then explodes?

    Peter's Dreams

    Episode 11
    1) Peter dreams of Sylar in his cell at the Odessa jail. Sylar tells him that he "doesn't know a thing about power!"
    2) Peter dreams that the Heroes have all gathered in New York as he begins to glow and seemingly explode. (An interesting side note: The Haitian and H.R.G. are not seen in New York.)
    (Note: Peter dreams of Nathan's car accident in the preceeding episode.)

    Claire Bennett

    Episode 11
    1) Claire knows that her father is aware of her ability.
    2) Claire begins to realize that her father is wiping the memories of people she knows.
    3) Claire calls Peter her “hero.”

    Claire’s “accidents”

    Episode 11
    None in this episode.

    Mr. Bennett (Horn Rimmed Glasses or HRG)

    Episode 11
    1) Has captured and imprisoned Sylar.
    2) Reports to a higher authority.
    3) Does not command complete loyalty from the Haitian (or Eden for that matter.)
    4) Promise Peter a future saving of life.
    5) Instructs the Haitian to mind wipe Zach, Lyle and Claire.

    Isaac Mendez:

    Episode 11
    1) Isaac is clean and sober.
    2) We see that Isaac can indeed paint the future without being high on drugs.
    3) Isaac is given the means to escape Primatech by Eden when she gives him the pass key card and the cell phone.

    Isaac's Paintings
    1) Painting of the "Exploding Man"
    2) painting of Hira and Ando late to the Homecoming.
    3) Charlie and Hiro at the Burnt Toast Cafe (sketch).
    4) Hiro and Charlie at lunch counter at Burnt Toast Cafe (sketch).
    5) Hiro and Ando at Burnt Toast Cafe (sketch).
    6) Ando alone waiting for Hiro at Burnt Toast Cafe (sketch).
    7) Hiro and explosion (see image).
    8) Hiro with sword facing a dinosaur (see image).

    Hiro Nakamura

    Hiro’s “events”

    Episode 11
    Hiro does not teleport or stop time in this episode (but Peter may – dream sequence.)


    Mohinder Suresh

    Episode 11
    1) Returns to Brooklyn to resume his father’s research.
    2) Tries to warn the FBI of Sylar and his serial murder spree.

    Chandra Suresh

    Episode 11
    Not in this episode.

    Niki Sanders / Jessica

    Episode 11
    1) Shoots D.L. in the arm and in the head.
    2) Argues with Niki over power.
    3) Turns herself in to the Utah State Patrol.

    Micah Sanders

    Episode 11
    1) Is hurt by Jessica.

    D.L. Hawkins

    Episode 11
    1) Phase shifts to keep a bullet from his brain.
    2) Phase shifts through a door to unlock it.

    Eden McCain

    Episode 11
    1) Gives Isaac the means to escape Primatech Paper Company.
    2) Kills herself rather then seeing Sylar gain/assimilate her ability.

    Matt Parkman

    Episode 11
    1) Tries to read Peter’s thoughts but encounters feedback.
    2) Tries to read Claire and H.R.G. at the Odessa Sheriff’s Department but is blocked by the Haitian.
    3) Reads Audrey’s mind in the car while on stakeout.
    4) Tries to read H.R.G. and the Haitian in the parking lot of Primatech and gets only “Sylar.”
    5) Uses real police techniques to show Audrey that more than one person was present when Sylar “disappeared.”

    Paul E. Sylar / Gabriel Gray

    Episode 11
    1) Breaks the glass enclosure to his cage with his mind.
    2) Pulls Eden towards him with his mind.
    3) Tries to perform skullification on Eden but is interrupted when she kills herself.
    4) Has altered his DNA in some way to assimilate others abilities.
    5) Sees himself as a collector of special abilities.
    6) Restores timepieces (is not a watchmaker.)

    Charlie

    Episode 11
    Not in this episode.

    The Haitian

    Episode 11
    1) Blocks Matt from reading Claire and H.R.G. during their interview with Audrey.
    2) Erases Lyle's memory of Claire's ability.
    3) Erases Zach's memory of Claire's ability.
    4) Tells Claire that he has erases her mother's memories many time.
    5) Does NOT erase Claire's memory. Why?

    The Symbol

    The symbol appears to be a shadow (or an eclipse) of the human DNA helix. The intersecting horizontal lines seem to be markers where the DNA has mutated. This is possibly the super-genome or a “new” or “mutated” protein that identifies the Heroes. It can be found in too many locations (see below) to be a mere coincidence. Is it a calling card to those with special powers? And will they rally around it?

    Episode 11
    1) The Haitian is wearing his symbol necklace at the Odessa Sherriff’s office. The symbol is on the necklace. (The necklace is seen twice in this episode)
    2) Jessica’s tattoo reveals the symbol when she is arguing with Niki in the woods.

    The Mark (The Partial Symbol?)

    Episode 11
    Not seen in this episode.

    Brains

    Episode 11
    1) Audrey Hansen asks Matt if Sylar took Jackie’s Brains.
    2) Hiro tells Isaac that in the future his head was cut off and his brains missing.
    3) Ando calls Sylar “Brainman!”
    4) Eden shoots herself in the brain on purpose to keep Sylar from assimilating her ability.

    Note: The next episode "Godsend" will air Monday, January 22nd, 2007. I will be posting once each week during the interim.