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Alternative capital a disruptive force in reinsurance: Goldman Sachs
29th August 2013 - Author: Artemis
In a recent report, Goldman Sachs highlights alternative capital in reinsurance as one of eight disruptive themes in business today which it believes has the potential to reshape its sector and command an increasing level of attention from investors over years to come.
Goldman Sachs discusses eight innovations in the report, which it believes are either set to transform existing markets or open up entirely new ones, through either innovation in product development or business innovation. These eight themes, Goldman believes, will offer investors a source of growth which is insulated from wider macro economic effects and will create significant value.
The fact that Goldman Sachs has chosen to include third-party capital and alternative capital in the reinsurance market as one of these key disruptive themes is testament to the change we have witnessed in the reinsurance market over recent years, as the wave of capital has been building. Goldman’s report suggests that these themes are just getting started and the disruption is only just beginning.
The eight themes covered in the report include; Cancer Immunotherapy, E-Cigarettes, LED Lighting, Natural Gas Engines, Software Defined Networking (SDN), 3D Printing, Big Data and Alternative Capital in reinsurance.
Goldman looks at these themes through the lens of ‘creative destruction’ a convention thought up by economist Joseph Schumpeter, which describes the way that economic development can arise out of the destruction of some prior economic order. You can also think of creative destruction as innovation constantly driving change, pushing out the old guard and creating new opportunity within a sector.
Goldman describes the theme of ‘Alternative Capital’ as the rise of a new asset class which in turn means growing risk for reinsurers. Indeed, we have described this trend as disruptive, a new normal and a new paradigm for the reinsurance industry a number of times over the last few years.
Evidence that alternative capital is proving disruptive for traditional reinsurance firms is clear, with the mid-year reinsurance renewals showing the impact it has had on pricing and also forcing some reinsurers to fight back by easing terms and conditions for clients or offering greater flexibility.
Further evidence of this disruption can be found in the growing trend of traditional reinsurers launching capital markets and third-party capital management units, in an attempt to capitalise on alternative capitals march into the sector and ensure they don’t miss out on the opportunity it presents.
Goldman Sachs describes alternative capital flowing into reinsurance as the ‘rise of a new asset class’, bringing new risks to traditional reinsurers. With the backdrop of low interest rates persisting, Goldman cites the move into catastrophe reinsurance by pension funds and other traditional investors as a factor which is contributing to significant deterioration this year for reinsurers.
Goldman said that if pension funds increase their allocations into the reinsurance space, by allocating just a fraction of their portfolios to it, reinsurers ability to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns alongside this alternative capital could be severely, and Goldman says permanently, impaired.
Goldman believes that alternative capital is approaching the allocation of capital into reinsurance in a different way to a traditional reinsurance underwriter. Third-party investors evaluate property catastrophe risk returns in the context of their overall portfolio and are willing to accept a lower return than traditional reinsurers have been able, or willing, to historically.
Third-party investors are attracted by the low-correlation returns that property catastrophe risk can bring to their portfolio as part of a balanced and diversified investment strategy. With much lower cost of capital, compared to a traditional reinsurer, this is allowing them to make deep impact on the reinsurance market quickly.
This alternative capital will dull the ability of reinsurers to push for rate increases, perhaps even after large losses. Alternative capital can enter the reinsurance market much more quickly post event and with its lower capital cost it may be able to deflect reinsurers ability to capitalise on rate rises and even deploy into reinsurance contracts at costs reinsurers would typically avoid. This may serve to flatten the reinsurance cycle, somewhat, and make any rate increases post-loss much lower than we’ve witnessed previously.
So, while reinsurers are worrying about issues such as capital intensiveness, profitability and the impact to return on equity and growth of book value, Goldman says that third-party investors are concerned with absolute yield, correlation and risk adjusted performance of their investments.
These two differing mind-sets are key factors which have placed the worlds of alternative capital investors in reinsurance and traditional reinsurers on a collision course, with disruption as good as guaranteed.
The question many are asking right now is whether an equilibrium will be reached, with each form of capital finding its own place within an already over-capitalised reinsurance market, or whether disruption and alternative capitals steady march into reinsurance will continue?
Goldman believes that as alternative capital continues to move into the property catastrophe reinsurance space traditional reinsurers will be forced to re-deploy capital elsewhere, spilling over into other lines of business and sectors.
Goldman said that some reinsurers could benefit from managing third-party capital themselves, hence the rush to establish capital market divisions, the fee income they earn from this may not be sufficient to replace lost underwriting income.
With property catastrophe offering the highest returns in the reinsurance market, generally, reinsurers who are forced to deploy capital elsewhere may find new business delivers a lower return on equity than they had been used to. Interestingly Goldman cites Berkshire Hathaway’s move into Lloyd’s, via its sidecar type full-follow agreement with Aon, as a way for Warren Buffett’s reinsurer to find new income from new market opportunities at a time when property catastrophe income may be declining.
While the inflow of alternative capital into the reinsurance space, via collateralized reinsurers, instruments such as catastrophe bonds, industry loss warranties (ILWs), sidecars and the gamut of insurance-linked securities (ILS) funds and solutions, continues apace, the sector is not seeing demand for cover pick up as rapidly.
This leaves a situation where traditional reinsurers may find themselves competing within property catastrophe reinsurance against capital which can afford to be deployed at lower cost and with no real increase in underwriting opportunities, a gloomy outlook for sure.
Of course, growth in property catastrophe reinsurance will come, that’s almost assured as primary insurance penetration expands globally, into regions such as Asia and emerging markets. However that growth as insurance premiums grow globally may not result in sufficient new reinsurance opportunities to satisfy the traditional market and alternative capital may target those same opportunities anyway.
Alternative capital in reinsurance has grown by approximately 800% from $5 billion in 2005 to the estimated $45 billion we see in the reinsurance market today. Goldman Sachs believes that there is more to come, as do most analysts, commentators and judging by comments from traditional incumbents, so do reinsurers.
If that’s not gloomy enough for traditional reinsurers who aren’t factoring third-party capital into their future plans and strategy, Goldman Sachs believes this is just the start. It believes that alternative capital will broaden its focus in reinsurance, likely beyond pure property catastrophe, as adoption improves. That bodes well for investors who will likely welcome the ability to diversify further within the reinsurance market.
Goldman expects the alternative capital trend to manifest in the following ways over the next few renewal cycles:
Direct impact (now) – continued pressure on property catastrophe reinsurers, particularly in U.S. focused renewals.
Indirect impact (6 to 12 months forecast) – reinsurers to either shrink or look elsewhere for opportunities. As reinsurers find their capital ‘crowded out’ of the market they will have either accept lower margins, look elsewhere (again likely resulting in lower margins) or shrink their books of business.
Further encroachment (12 to 24 months) – Alternative capital will move into other lines of business and geographical territories. If investors continue to appreciate investments in reinsurance, even when interest rates begin to recover, then Goldman expects alternative capital to begin to encroach on other areas of reinsurance.
Goldman Sachs then cites the fact that pension funds have so much capital available and currently are deploying so little into reinsurance, when you consider the trillions of assets they hold globally. So we could see significantly more capital move into reinsurance over the next 12 to 24 months if pension funds prove to be as sticky as most people now think.
It’s not all bad news for reinsurers though, as Goldman Sachs sees opportunities for them to continue to be profitable. One possible outcome of this is that reinsurers move to a fee income based model, utilising underwriting expertise to generate income from third-party capital more efficiently.
If this becomes necessary we could see major disruption in the reinsurance market, resulting in down-sizing of operations as reinsurers seek to become lean managers of capital or lean centers of underwriting expertise that alternative capital can leverage. Either way that would likely necessitate major change in reinsurance market dynamics.
A second possible outcome that Goldman Sachs mentions is one where investors lose interest in reinsurance as an asset class and incumbent reinsurers are able to regain control of market share and once again influence pricing and rates.
For this second outcome to manifest itself it will take a major event, a major crisis of confidence or a major increase in the return of other asset classes we believe and even then some investors will likely stay the course. Also this outcome is some way off and reinsurers may have adjusted to the new paradigm of alternative capital by then, meaning that adjusting back could be a difficult and costly process.
Whatever the outcome, the next few years looks destined to be a period where alternative capital continues to find its feet in reinsurance. It is still early days, the pension fund market is still learning about ILS and reinsurance as an asset class, meaning that this disruption is likely to continue.
Reinsurers will learn to cope with the changes that they are facing and some will emerge stronger, leaner, centers of reinsurance underwriting expertise as the alternative capital disruption continues to become the new normal.
In future we may have to think about a number of functional areas in the reinsurance market; origination – dominated by brokers but with ILS and reinsurers increasingly able to self-originate when necessary, risk analysis and actuarial – risk modelling firms but also expert reinsurers, underwriting – the domain of the reinsurance company and specialist ILS managers, and capital – in whatever form and from wherever it may be sourced.
Capital and underwriting may become even more abstracted than we are currently seeing, with underwriters becoming increasingly agnostic as to the source of capital and shareholder equity no longer being considered more valuable than external, or alternative, capital.
One other piece of this puzzle that needs to be considered is of course cedents. Alternative reinsurance capital needs to find ways to mirror the service and contractual features that cedents are used to from traditional reinsurance coverage. Here is a real opportunity for incumbent traditional reinsurers, find ways to pull third-party capital into structures and contracts that satisfy all cedents at all levels of their reinsurance programs.
Of course, we cannot predict the future and neither can Goldman Sachs, but its report does paint a plausible picture of where the alternative reinsurance capital trend is going. Whatever way this does play out over the next few years, one thing is certain, alternative capital is already, and will continue to be, disruptive to the reinsurance sector.
You can read the full report on the eight disruptive themes from Goldman Sachs via the Zero Hedge website here.
Tagged as: Alternative reinsurance capital, capital markets, Cat bond, Catastrophe bond, ILS funds, insurance linked securities, investment, pension fund, reinsurance, Reinsurance linked investment, third-party reinsurance capital
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Museum Highlights: A Gallery Talk
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© 1989 Andrea Fraser
Andrea Fraser is a performance and video artist who has been regarded primarily as a pioneer of "institutional critique," since she structures her work around existing museum practices and protocols such as gallery talks and welcome speeches. Although they often begin rationally, her performances progressively unravel, frequently devolving into discussion of eccentric topics or performances of taboo behaviors. Spanning more than a decade, the five works in the Art Institute’s collection are among Fraser’s earliest and most influential creations.
Museum Highlights: A Gallery Talk documents Fraser’s use of an invented persona—a formally attired, uptight docent named Jane Castleton—to present a social history of the art museum that focuses, as one scholar described it, on the "relationships between class and taste, private philanthropy and public policy."1 The work was the first of its kind and remains a landmark in the recent history of performance art.
1 Yilmaz Dziewior, Andrea Fraser: Works, 1984 to 2003, exh. cat. (Dumont/D.A.P., 2003), p. 13. For more on Fraser, see Yilmaz Dziewior and Andrea Fraser, Andrea Fraser (DuMont, 2002); and Andrea Fraser and Alexander Alberro, Museum Highlights: The Writings of Andrea Fraser (MIT Press, 2007).
— Entry, Film, Video, New Media, Art Institute of Chicago Museum Studies 35 (1), pp. 98–99.
Color video, sound; 29 min. loop
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Museum Highlights: A Gallery Talk, 1989
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'Oliver!'
Our unforgettable Leavers' play - 'Oliver!'
Our Leavers put on a rousing production of 'Oliver!' to sign off their time at Ashdown which was a triumph in every sense of the word. The acting, singing and dancing were of the highest quality and the performance oozed humour, intensity and joy. Even the audience were singing a long in their seats as Nancy, played by Issy, gave it her all for 'Oom Pah Pah'! With fantastic performances from Rocco as The Artful Dodger, William as Oliver and the rest of cast it was a fabulous way to celebrate the end of the school year and say goodbye to the wonderful 1s. We wish them all the best of luck as they move up to their new schools and hope that they keep in touch and visit us often.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Hennegrave, Mr. G. de Moraville, Mr. Coppack and to all the staff and children who put in time, effort and passion. It really showed, we loved it.
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Standard Test Method for Determination of Water in Liquid Petroleum Products by Karl Fischer Reagent (Withdrawn 2016)
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Later this year, the roughly 500 artists who build, create, and essentially live at the Goat Farm will relocate to spaces in Castleberry Hill, Old Fourth Ward, downtown Atlanta, and other areas as the property begins a $250 million redevelopment. The transformation, which will add live-work units and a hotel, will allow the Goat Farm to expand its mission, the owner says.
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Redster-Ready for the World Championship in St. Moritz
29 Redsters will be in St. Moritz and receive full support from the 20 person strong Atomic team.
A total of 13 service experts, two of them exclusively for boot fitting, a complete test team for speed and sports management, will support the Redster athletes from 13 nations. First on site: the The three person test team, which is already traveling to the Engadin on Thursday. "In the days leading up to the first competition, some weather fronts are expected to come through with snowfall. The more challenging the conditions, the more important are the ski tests", explains Atomic Race Manager Christian Höflehner. Preparations for the big event have been going on since the World Cup finals in March. "Accreditations, logistics, positioning of the test tracks and wax containers - we left nothing to chance." The accommodations are also important. Christian Höflehner: "Proximity is crucial - so we’re all going to stay in the team hotels."
Roughly four tons of equipment - 40 pairs of skis for Marcel Hirscher alone weigh 400 kilos. They’re transported to the Engadin with a convoy of small buses. "This is how we maintain maximum flexibility. And when it's needed, the Atomic Headquarter is also only five hours away." There the next Redster generation is prepared for all possible cases - athletes can already use the next generation of the ski material development during the World Championship.
Statistical facts: 36 Atomic athletes have scored points this World Cup winter so far, 29 of them will compete for World Championship medals in St. Moritz. The largest contingent is Austria with eight Atomic racers. If we look at the previous podium result in the World Cup (47 in 53 races = 89 percent), the Rester Unit will have precious metal in all ten World Championship competitions. Marcel Hirscher was in the "medal ranks" 14 times already, Mikaela Shiffrin 10 times and Sofia Goggia 9 times in 2016/17. With Tina Weirather, Peter Fill, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Max Franz, Travis Ganong, Stephanie Venier, Mattias Hargin and Nils Hintermann. Marcel will race five times in St. Moritz just like Aleksander Aamodt Kilde – also in the Super-G. Race Manager Höflehner: "In his current shape, he’s always likely to win a medal. Above all, the knowledge of the conditions on the racetrack provides valuable conclusions for the Giant Slalom. "
The 44th Alpine Ski World Championship starts on Monday and Tuesday with the Super-Gs for women and men.
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Speech by Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in the German Bundestag on 27 January 2010
27.01.2011 - Speech
Speech by Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, in the German Bundestag on 27 January 2010
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues,
The strength inherent in the concept of liberty is currently plain for all to see. We are seeing it not only in Tunisia but now also in Egypt. When this debate was planned, we all had events in Tunisia in mind. Now, we are seeing similar demonstrations or at least discussion of the same issues in the societies of other countries too. That is the often forgotten other side of globalization: values becoming globalized, democratic principles becoming globalized. At issue here is respect for human and civil rights. On this point, we share but one position across party lines. This Government – and, I have no doubt, this House – is emphatically on the side of democracy – whether in Tunisia or in Egypt.
I have five things to say, because the process we are seeing will undoubtedly occupy us for some time, and not only here in the Bundestag or in the work of the Government but also in Europe and throughout the West, which is after all rightly called a community of shared values.
Firstly – what we are experiencing disproves the claim that democracy and civil liberties make countries unstable. We are seeing exactly the opposite here. It is not civil liberties that make countries unstable, and it is not granting freedom that destabilizes them; stability is being shaken in these countries by the refusal to grant civil liberties. This fact also presents us with the clear duty to advance democracy wherever we can. The road to stability is through democracy. That is why we in Europe are particularly committed to this cause.
That cause includes safeguarding human rights, respecting civil rights and, expressly, upholding freedom of the press, of opinion and of assembly. That is the message that came out of Tunisia, and that is the message we are now hearing from the people in Egypt: democracy, civil liberties, freedom. Freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, freedom of opinion – it is precisely these rights which the citizens on the streets are demanding and claiming. Those who seek those rights can count on our solidarity and our political support.
We are a community of shared values, and we want to spread those values.
Secondly – people often try to justify violence by saying that violent suppression is necessary to ward off the danger of excessive Islamist influence, the danger of fundamentalism. That concept is precisely what these last few days have disproved – indeed, what is being disproved as we speak.
Anyone now using violence against citizens and against their longing for freedom and democracy is promoting Islamism and radicalism, by driving towards those doctrines perfectly ordinary middle-class people who have expressed an honest desire for education, freedom and betterment; the use of violence thus merely ensures that precisely these moderate forces are weakened and radical forces strengthened. He who uses violence does not combat Islamism; on the contrary, he who now uses violence against his own citizens generates fundamentalism, Islamism and radicalism in these societies.
Thirdly – in Brussels on Monday, we and our fellow Europeans will discuss what concrete assistance we can provide in Tunisia. It is of course too soon to talk about the details, since we have not yet agreed collectively on the measures to be taken. But I can assure you – as I assured my Tunisian counterpart on the phone – that Tunisia, once it embarks on the path of democracy, will have help with the process not only from Germany but also from the European Union.
An independent judiciary is important now. Wherever people seek to establish an independent judiciary, that essential condition for stability, we will support them every step of the way – providing advisory services as well as practical assistance.
Fourthly – it is becoming clear that opinions in this digital age can no longer be controlled by state television alone. This is a whole new reality for freedom of thought. When I talk about freedom of the press, therefore, I also mean freedom of the Internet. This freedom, as we can clearly see, has become an additional engine of democratization. We welcome this development and appeal to the Government in Cairo not to compromise freedom of the Internet by blocking the worldwide web.
Fifthly and finally, I would like to express my thanks, first and foremost, to many colleagues here for the work we have been doing together. Please allow me also to thank the travel agents for their collaboration and our diplomats and citizens on the ground for their dedication.
Let us not forget what a tremendous achievement it was to fly home 7000 German tourists wanting to leave – within one weekend. That was a huge logistical achievement. Please therefore allow me to end with a word of thanks to the civil servants who organized the operation and also, of course, to our colleagues in the countries themselves, who are working there at great personal risk, and to the travel agents and the many other companies who played their parts in getting those of our citizens who wanted to leave back to Germany unharmed.
Thank you very much for your attention.
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Publication Date: May 2005
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Take a look at life from behind the beverage cart. "They asked me to be groomed, be kind, and show up on time; it was too much pressure" "It was like being a waitress, only I was hurtling through space and wound up in Paris" "I thought it would be funny to climb into the overhead bin. How did I know the President of the United States would be on the flight that day" Where flight attendant Marsha Marks goes, funny things happen, and she tells them all in this hilarious and insightful chronicle of her career as a naive flight attendant and a struggling author. From missed flights to missing uniforms, miracle babies to indecipherable southern accents, Flying by the Seat of My Pants is a laugh-out-loud reminder of what is important and what keeps us steady through the turbulence of life.
Marsha Marks is a popular speaker and author known for her ability to blend humor with spiritual insights." "She is the author of "101 Amazing Things about God" and a former contributing editor to "Campus Life." Her articles and stories have appeared in such publications as "Writer's Digest, Eternity, Moody Monthly "and "The" "Christian Reader," and she has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's "Hour of Decision." Her column, "A Few Minutes with Marsha," appears weekly in the "Effingham Herald. "Marsha and her family make thei
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TV ReviewsRunawaysSeason 1
Marvel’s Runaways still hasn’t run away, and that’s a problem
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Marvel's Runaways
Gregg Sulkin, Virginia Gardner (Photo: Greg Lewis)
RunawaysSeason 1
"Fifteen"
I’m starting to worry that the runaways of Marvel’s Runaways are never going to run away. “Fifteen” keeps the teens firmly entrenched in their home lives—except Alex, I guess, who is whisked away in a black SUV before the credits roll—which would be perfectly fine if the show kept them as its main focus. But Runaways doesn’t really have a main focus, does it? And that’s the problem: Compared to Alex stealing his father’s gun and Karolina turning into a human Lite-Brite, it’s really, really hard to care about the Yorkes planning a move (over several scenes) to Yucatán, or anyone “going Ultra,” or even the introduction of a tatted-up redbeard named Kincaid. Did you forget about Kincaid? It’s cool. I also forgot about Kincaid.
It’s just too much, is what I’m saying. After four episodes, the most relatable aspect of Runaways in terms of my high school experience is that it needs to take an Adderall and focus up a little. Because it’s not like there isn’t anything intriguing happening on the Pride side of things. Lord knows I want to know why Leslie Dean is stripping down and getting into bed with Boris Karloff as The Mummy who I’m pretty sure is also her father. But the undeniable charm of Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona’s comic series came from the runaways themselves, a gang of misfits forced too soon by supernatural circumstance to grow up and fend for themselves. It’s a simple story, one that Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage don’t seem interested in telling yet.
Because we need time set aside for Gert’s parents to make beet juice or whatever, the scenes we do get with the teens feel unfortunately rushed. Again, it’s admirable that this show wants to tackle a high school sexual assault storyline, and Virginia Gardner pulling off Karolina’s growing doubt—”I would know...would I?”—is heartbreaking in its vulnerability. But because there is such little time per episode for any one storyline to develop, this show is forced to occasionally handle its heftier themes with all the subtlety of a knee to the ribs. I actually laughed when Nameless Popular Girl #2 materialized from off-screen to spout cliche awfulness toward Karolina—“You wouldn’t remember because you’re a lightweight drunk and a lacrosse ruining slut”—and then disapparated seemingly into the bushes like a mix between mutant and Mean Girls. Who was that? Why is she so mad about lacrosse?
Unsurprisingly, when Runaways slows down and spends time in its quieter moments it’s a stellar coming-of-age superhero show. This young cast deftly conveys the type of confused wonder usually reserved for Spielberg movies. One of the most electric scenes of the entire show—pun just so intended—sees Karolina showing Chase her bracelet-less glowing for the first time. It’s a genuinely emotional blend of high school uncertainty and superhero awe. With your eyes closed you could almost mistake this exchange for two teens sharing a first kiss, or even something more (“I’m afraid.” “I think it’s okay.”). Eyes open and it’s something entirely different, but by the time Chase’s hand meets Karolina’s the effect is pretty much the same.
Since so little has actually happened since the first episode in terms of forward momentum, it’s these little moments of bonding that keeps Runaways well worth watching. Alex taking Nico’s hand in the police station. Molly writing an e-mail late at night looking for info on her real parents. Even Gert’s unabashed joy at discovering the monster in her basement listens to her commands, which Ariela Barer—still this show’s MVP—sells with a delightful breathlessness.
No matter the example, the common throughline of Runaways’ best moments is always—shocker—the runaways themselves. This isn’t because I have a slavish devotion to the source material or that I need any show, much less this one to be all action, all the time. It’s just that this show about high school kids is acting a little like a high school kid itself right now; it’s never going to truly find itself unless it leaves its parents behind for a little while.
Stray Observations
With all that said, I will admit that Chase Stein and Robert Minoru failing spectacularly at kidnapping a homeless man is some quality slapstick. “Slice his Achilles tendon! Disable him!”
Amy Minoru dying of a self-induced overdose is a heavy, intriguing wrinkle in that story, for sure. But I don’t think it’s the setup Nico suspects; having two members straight-up murder their own child would push the Pride into some irredeemable territory.
Who among us doesn’t still carry around the USB drive we got at our friend’s sixth birthday party?
I actually love the tension that comes with Chase techno-bonding with his father right after discovering his parents might be murderers. I’m just upset the show cut away before Victor Stein told his son “Fistigons” is a terrible name.
Every person in that Los Angeles coffee shop raising their hand for owning a Silver Prius is as funny as it is realistic.
Vinnie Mancuso is a contributor to The A.V. Club. You can also find his pop culture opinions at Collider.com, Decider.com, or being shouted out a Jersey City window between 4 and 6 A.M.
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Posted on March 28, 2007 May 14, 2013 by animeworldorder
Anime World Order Show # 51 – Timeliness Is Not Exactly Our Strongest Suit
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Daryl’s gain is turned up entirely too high for the entire episode, which is even LONGER than usual. In addition to our Megacon 2007 report, Clarissa reviews Animation Runner Kuromi, Gerald revisits The Venus Wars, and Daryl finally gets around to reviewing To Terra Volume 1.
There’s going to be quite a few links this week in the full show notes for once. Eventually.
Remember, we still have a contest going where the winner will get a 100% silver keychain of our show logo. Perfect for destroying lycanthropes.
We spend a lot of time pontificating about the whole “o” versus “ou” deal when it comes to romanization. Plus, Scott from GeekNights has a VERY IMPORTANT question that requires all of our powers combined to answer. Actually, no it doesn’t.
Convention Report: Megacon 2007 (18:24 – 35:29)
Megacon 2007 took place from February 16-18. Our convention report is about six weeks after the fact, and for that we apologize. Admittedly, Megacon is a multimedia event, and so anime-related activities are but a small subset of everything going on there. We apologize for failing to mention that William “Spooky Electric” Bradford won third place in the Barbarian Battles, but perhaps we are just highly bitter that despite Daryl’s endorsing him to be chosen as Planet Smoothie’s Cupman, he failed to emerge victorious. We will be editing this post to include links to several pictures taken at the convention, but for now, here is the horrifying pizza picture we warned you about:
There was no need for Daryl’s archnemesis/would-be doppleganger to spend months constructing an enormous Shinigami out of PVC pipe (aka Death Plastic), thus keeping her rooted to one location for the day. All that was needed to kill one’s victims was that pizza, which was given to her by a total stranger. PS: when she enters that Death Note lookalike contest, vote for her so we can take credit for her victory!
You know what else we don’t need? To use a flash or perform contrast/color correction on photos taken of Virgil for the entertainment of the Death Valley Driver forums. Next on the list: getting footage of The Iron Shiek raping B. Brian Blair “to make him humble.” Bryan Alvarez was ROBBED in that Sweeney match, and mark our words: the ICW ICWA Texarcana Television Championship WILL be rechristened the Frank A. Gotch Collar-and-Elbow Memorial Championship. After all, Larry Sweeney and William “Spooky Electric” Bradford are the same man.
This is pretty much what the entirety of Megacon looks like
Even though it’s mainly a SF/comic con, there were familiar sights
This schedule for the panels was posted in one place in the lobby, but neither it nor a map was in the con guide
The Deviant Art meetup is exactly what we envisioned
Clarissa said that the pizza picture is by far and away the most unflattering picture of Daryl’s archnemesis ever taken. That is incorrect, because that is what this picture is
Let’s News! (35:29 – 1:12:22)
There was no news last week, and now this week, the news is two news segments strung together such that this segment alone is the recommended length of an entire podcast. We covered a lot of ground and, man, I hope next time our news segment isn’t as horribly long, but, well that’s the nature of the beast.
Anyway, Media Blasters has decided to essentially shut down most of their non-yaoi manga line. Of course, this means that Daryl’s favorite porn ever, Apocalypse Zero, [Daryl: it’s not porn if you don’t draw the dick, and seinen is TOO CLASSY for that. Even though without his dick, there’s no way even Eikichi could hope to defeat Kakugo] is now no longer being published. This leads to a discussion on whether there’s much of a “fandom” for seinen at all and what this could mean for getting more manga here that’s meant for an older audience. QUICK, GO OUT AND BUY GOLGO 13!
On the subject of manga, many big deal manga artists have sued a site for distributing their manga. Coming from a country where manga is super cheap, this is pretty bad. There’s also an interesting interview with Mamoru Oshii online, however, because it takes too damned long for our episodes to come out, it now requires a free registration to read (Bugmenot might help). Also, Anime Classic did a great job on restoring the crazy MTV-like 80’s anime To-Y, so go watch it and try to make sense of it (hopefully the tracker will be up since it seems to be down as I write this)! CPM’s also in big trouble over releasing yaoi manga that the Japanese company claims CPM is distributing without authorization. Clarissa is happy that the titles might be moved to someone who doesn’t charge more to watch dudes be rude when she can get her equivalent DBR quotient for less money from other publishers, while Gerald isn’t cool with the whole “changing of a license overseas and the US publisher has to pay for it again.” We, of course, know nothing and maybe things will become clearer in the coming weeks.
Also, Bandai Visual, in a “planned failure” move, is releasing Freedom and Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise (one of Gerald’s favorite movies ever) undubbed for horribly inflated prices. FUCK YOU JAPAN AND YOUR PRICING!
Want to see just how clueless Bandai Visual really is? Read their explanation for why they priced the DVDs the way they did. Didn’t everyone learn after ADV’s Kaleido Star debacle that the forum posters on Anime on DVD should all be completely ignored? At least, that’s the only place on the Internet where we could envision someone being STUPID enough to agree with this line of thought.
Promo: The Big Bald Broadcast (1:12:22 – 1:13:29)
Kyle Hebert is not only an anime voice actor, he’s a podcaster who’s been doing his show for longer than we’ve been around. We’ve just never played his promo because well, I don’t think he actually HAD one. This one is actually fan-submitted, and so we’ll forgive it for not actually mentioning Kyle’s involvement or stating the website. That’s what these show notes are for!
Review: Animation Runner Kuromi (1:13:29 – 1:28:07)
Who needs to cosplay for ego validation when we’ve got voicemails that do it for us? Clarissa tells us all about this 99% totally accurate and not at all exaggerated tale of working in the anime industry, as directed by Akitaro Daichi. Gerald cites this as one of the few anime to contain ska music, but Daryl cannot for the life of him remember any other music being used throughout this other than the BGM played at the start of the segment.
Here’s CPM’s official Animation Runner Kuromi website. There’s a couple of excerpts from the interviews on the disc, as well as character run downs and wallpapers.
The DVD for this will only cost you $5.99 from DeepDiscountDVD (shipping is free). The sequel is more expensive, at $10.87. It’s good, and it won’t rape your wallet. What more can you ask for?
Promo: Dave and Joel’s Fast Karate for the Gentleman (1:28:07 – 1:28:38)
Dave and Joel have also been podcasting long before we were on the scene, but Daryl likes to run around saying he put them on the map anyway. This is also a fan-made promo, as whoever made it and sent it to them forgot to remove the 2 minutes of BGM from the beginning. Personally, we were hoping that the bluetooth headset audio clip was going to be about beating up people while telling them to remove said headset, thus bringing everything full circle as their original promo was about beating someone up while telling them to remove their stupid hat.
Review: Venus Wars (1:28:38 -1:50:15)
For the record, we were not THAT late to play that voicemail about Transformers: The Movie being released on DVD. It had been out for a little while by the time he called in. Many people who remember Anime Week/Saturday Anime on the Sci-Fi Channel wrote in to us asking about this one, and so the task falls to Gerald, as he’d already reviewed Crusher Joe back in Show # 24. This is the final film directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and upon rewatching it and removing the haze of nostalgia, perhaps we’ll find out why that might have been the case. Incidentally, he also directed the anime adaptation of The Song of Wind and Trees, one of the more well-known of Keiko Takemiya’s works. You can get Venus Wars for about $10 on Amazon.
Promo: Chibi Tokyo (1:50:15 – 1:50:51)
Chibi Tokyo is like, the West Coast equivalent of Fast Karate for the Gentleman. Except in addition to Fist of the North Star, they also like Captain Tsubasa a lot. More people should listen to this podcast. In the time since this promo was made, they’ve actually added a third cohost, so perhaps they need an updated promo more than us! Be sure to listen to the two-year anniversary of Anime Genesis to hear their special commemorative song they composed and performed.
Review: To Terra Volume 1 (1:50:51 – 2:26:15)
The reason we don’t use ProTools is because we lack the competence to actually USE it properly. At least, Daryl does. Exhausted from having worked on crunch time schedule for the past two weeks, Daryl rambles and rambles AND RAMBLES his way through this latest offering by Vertical Inc such that this segment alone is the length of what a typical Internet podcast is. Fortunately, he’s got it together just enough to convey all the relevant information, albeit in a highly decompressed, roundabout manner. This is a sci-fi manga by Keiko Takemiya, but don’t make the mistake we made a few weeks back: despite being part of the Showa 24 Group, To Terra is technically a shonen work, which is what makes it so important. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.
Contribute to the AWO slush fund by purchasing To Terra…Volume 1 via clicking that link
The brouhaha over Vertical’s mislabeling over To Terra (advertising it as shojo when it is not) is ancient news as far as Internet age goes. Here’s the Livejournal post from early January–over three months ago–that started it all and showed us that we were wrong in our assumptions that this was shojo because Vertical’s early marketing was off the mark.
It’s not like we were the only ones taken in by this. Tangerine Dreams–a “shoujo” anime/manga resource–did it too, and upon discovering the mistake, wasn’t thrilled about it either. To use “shojo” or “shoujo,” that is the question, but it goes to show that even hardcore fans were mistaken on this. How could that be?
The answer is that shojo, plain and simple, is not a genre unto itself. It’s effectively a marketing classification, so when the marketing isn’t quite on the mark, confusion results. Who benefits from that? Companies like Tokyopop, whose entire marketing machine is built around twisting definitions of things like “manga” to their own purposes, with the ultimate goal being to sell you “shojo manga” written by “DJ Milky” aka Stu Levy.
Anne Ishii’s response to the matter is hilariously awesome – but she acknowledges the error regardless, and as a result no current marketing of To Terra states that it is shojo. Yes, New York Comic-Con took place a little over a month after this post and To Terra was still being marketed as a shojo title there, but we’ll cut them some slack since they probably had to print up all that stuff quite some time in advance.
Mike Toole’s review of the long out-of-print Towards the Terra theatrical anime
ANN’s page on the new Toward the Terra TV series that starts airing in Japan very soon and will probably be fansubbed by nobody since it’s a show we want to see – on the one hand, Norio Wakamoto as the narrator. On the other hand, Takehito Koyasu as Keith Anyan. Character designs by Nobuteru Yuuki; say, we met him and interviewed him!
Slan: A Novel – by A.E. van Vogt, this was a notable inspiration for To Terra
Next time, the theme is either robots or shows that seemed like they were going to be one type of thing going into it, but ended up being something else. Take your pick. Daryl’s reviewing Ergo Proxy, Gerald’s reviewing Megazone 23 Part 2 (DOGGY STYLE), and Clarissa will cover Hades Project Zeorymer.
CategoriesClassics, Conventions, Manga
83 Replies to “Anime World Order Show # 51 – Timeliness Is Not Exactly Our Strongest Suit”
What the fuck are you people talking about?
Clarissa, you girls are so emotional.
hahaha oh wow i was an episode behind and what the hell is going on here you guys
Ah, the good old “I’m not racists, because some of my best friends are…” argument.
Look, we have definitions for genres, just like the Japanese do. We’ll call To Terra sci-fi – because that’s it’s genre, ask any Japanese. In addition we have the Japanese demographic definitions that we can also use to describe the original intended audience that will give us some insight on it, what’s so difficult about that? Why do you insist on mixing the two?
And Clarissa brings out a very important point about hidden sexism (or racism etc) – because in many ways it can be even more dangerous than straight out hate. I mean, no one takes you seriously if you start sprouting out hate about who femi-nazis are here to take over the world – but making jokes about girls “being emotional” or “not being able to write sci-fi” (look, there’s a time and a place… and middle of a serious discussion about the subject is probably not the place, no matter how good your intention to lighten the mood or whatever is), or especially dismissive tone like in the original email can be much more damaging.
There’s already a big “boys’ club” thing going on in the anime fandom (and most other geeky fandoms for that matter) so it’s really easy to slide in to the “let’s make jokes about icky girls” mentality, even when you don’t wholeheartedly mean it – maybe it’s some kind of bent up need to feel superior or needed in expense of other people. All anime podcasts I listen to are guilty of it to a degree (some more than others), and I’m really loving the fact that Clarissa is finally calling the bullshit on this and it’s admirable that the boys are standing behind her on it. Most of the time it’s like pissing in the wind but sometimes it’s worth shocking people into making them realize what their behavior has become.
I would like to think that all you guys are in your heart of hearts nice genuine people who really believe in gender equality, please don’t prove me wrong. I’m fed up with it.
HaloJonesFan says:
Oh, something else: Combat Unicycles? How about “Spiral Zone”? (I checked, but there don’t seem to be any staff in common between the two. I guess ‘unicycles with guns on them’ was just a common theme in the 1980s.)
RainbowRaven says:
In legitimate debate, arguments making sweeping general statements such as “the majority of” or “most people” or anything of that nature without reference to a statistic or study from a reputable source, causes said argument to lose all credibility and validity. Scott does this a lot. Definitely not Lincoln-Douglas here.
It was 2003. Ten years or more since I started watching anime in some form. I happened to know a large (100+) group of anime fans in high school by way of being the more prominent of their two anime club co-presidents. This was senior year and I had been in this club since freshmen year and knew and met many more than just the members I presided over personally. College students who were now past presidents, members, etc. I knew anime fans from other high schools and one anime convention called AnimeExpoNY. I’ve since met more anime fans here in college.
The majority of these anime fans (not the majority of ALL English speaking anime fans WORLDWIDE or even in the U.S. mind you, just the ones I’ve spoken to or met. My omniscient eye seems to be on the fritz) were serious and/or had more than a passing curiosity in the Japanese language and/or Japanese culture. Why? Mostly because of anime. We had Japanese classes in high school and here at my university and many of the students I’ve spoken to were anime fans wanting to understand their hobby as much as they could. To attain that dream of watching original anime without *gasp* subtitles. I’m included in this bunch.
These people know shoujo is a demographic. They understand shoujo includes more than the pink hearts and flowers that are indeed part of the sexist concept of what girls sensibilities are attuned to (or should be attuned to) here in the U.S. regardless of what U.S. anime and manga companies might be pushing. They know if they go to the shoujo manga section of a Japanese bookstore in NYC they’re likely to see a myriad of genres not usually associated with girls in the USA. They are not surprised to see these genres there because they understand what shoujo is. It seems we’re not the only ones contrary to the stories. ?????
If the majority of people in a particular country decide something is a certain way, then it is true… Hmm… sounds like great logic… if you like genocide. Or American football. Who else in the world calls this game soccer? But then, how many people voted for Al Gore again?
In any case, thank goodness for the ones who can bloody say that the damn emperor is naked.
Language is a living thing. The sounds and symbols that comprise the English word “red” refer to a specific color because the majority English speaking people associate those words and symbols with that color. If every English speaker in the world decide that the sounds and symbols comprising the word “red” referred to the color we now know as blue, and vice versa, then red would be blue, and blue would be red, regardless of what your outdated dictionary told you.
Sorry dude, but I have to take exception to that.
First, the core of your argument here is essentially argumentum ad populum — “most (or all) people disagree with you, so you’re wrong.” I’ll assume you already know some of the problems an argument based on such logic presents.
Second, you are correct in that language is a living thing, and that linguistic/lexical shifts do occur over long periods of time. However, your argument assumes that there is no significant difference between a historical linguistic shift, and appropriating a loanword from another culture (one that is still actively being used in said culture, I might add), distorting its original meaning, and insisting that the distorted meaning of the term is somehow correct.
This sort of thing is fairly common, but that doesn’t make it correct. Many (most?) people use “schizophrenia” to describe the so-called “multiple personalities” phenomenon, but in reality, Disassociative Identity Disorder/”Multiple Personality Disorder” isn’t even classified as a schizophrenic disorder — it’s a disassociative disorder. Should we give validity to this error simply because it’s a mistake a lot of people make? I wouldn’t say so, unless you want to completely devalue the meaning of language. There’s a difference between colloquial/slang usage and lexical meaning — the two should not be confused with each other.
Distorting the meaning of loanwords from other cultures was a lot easier to get away with before the advent of global communication. Today, in an age where we can converse with people from all different cultures on a daily basis, I think it’s somewhat irresponsible and self-serving to proclaim that a word means something other than its original definition simply because the distorted meaning is ostensibly more applicable or convenient to US, when all of us had access to the original definition all along. It’s indirectly stating that we know a better meaning for the term than the people who originally invented it.
In Japan, the sounds and symbols comprising the word “shojo” symbolize an intended audience of young females. In the English speaking world, the majority of people who associate the word shojo with anything at all associate it with a content genre. If you would like to change that, you are welcome to.
I think it’s reaching to say that most English speakers associate shoujo with a content genre. As Clarissa already noted, I very, VERY rarely come into contact with fans that are familiar with the term “shoujo,” and don’t know that the term fundamentally refers to manga aimed at young girls. They may recognize that many shoujo manga (at least in America) contain similar characteristics, and sometimes use those characteristics when asked to define shoujo. But prior to this argument, I have NEVER seen ANYONE attempt to sever the term “shoujo” from the demographic it directly refers to. And since I’ve discussed shoujo with more fans than I can remember, I would suggest that your blanket assertion that American fans see shoujo as nothing more than a “content descriptor” is a faulty one.
I really don’t care what the definition of the word is. I just use words, as most people understand them, in order to effectively communicate my ideas.
Not caring about the actual definition of words and desiring to effectively communicate your ideas are two mutually exclusive attitudes. Effective communication is taking care to ensure that your ideas come through clearly, regardless of your intended audience. It’s not using slang terms and vague turns of phrase, and assuming people will automatically know what you mean, just because “most people” (read: a demographic that may or may not actually exist) understand you.
As it stands, every anime and manga company in the US and the majority of fans disagree with you on the meaning of this word in English. Therefore, the ideas which I communicated to you are not the ideas you received.
You’re essentially blaming your audience for not understanding your communication, when in reality there are many ways in which you could have been much more clear as to what you actually meant in your letter. The first thing they teach you in any worthwhile communications class is that you often have to tailor your language depending on your audience. Sorry, dude, but when I first heard your letter, I thought you said things that sounded sexist too, and I wasn’t looking for sexism in your letter. Evidently you weren’t communicating your ideas as effectively as you give yourself credit for.
In any case, it takes a serious set of cojones to make an assertion like the one you make here. Last I checked, the anime companies used “shoujo” to denote any and all titles aimed towards young girls (and they market said titles accordingly). Many of the titles that actually get licensed may have similarities in content, but I fail to see how companies would place Godchild, Confidential Confessions, or They Were Eleven, or any number of other titles as “shoujo” if they were using it as a content descriptor in the same manner you were in your letter.
Likewise, most fans use the term “shoujo” in the knowledge that it refers to titles aimed at young girls. They may attach content terms to that definition, but it’s ludicrous to act as though most American fans have completely divorced shoujo from the demographic it’s meant to refer to.
As for the rest of this post, I’ll defer to Clarissa’s answer of the same.
Also, the color metaphor is a bad example. Anthropologists note that your culture can affect the way you perceive color. For example, in Japan, the color “ao” – which we translate as “blue” – actually includes some shades of the green spectrum. Some experts have even proposed that the concentration of melanin in your irises can affect the perception of color, although I’m uncertain of the veracity of this statement.
Regardless, color is a bad metaphor when arguing linguistic definitions. After all, a significant percentage of the male population is red-green colorblind. Just because they perceive a color in one way doesn’t mean they are right when they label it.
Proposal: shoujo gets used to mean the demographic as that is the meaning it has in the language and country that created the term. If someone wants to refer to the purported “American” usage, they shall use the term girly. If you don’t feel good calling various mangas girly mangas, then you must have some sense, and can, perhaps, refrain from gender-typing literature and art.
AWO:
Good podcast, even if I disagree with the Venus Wars review (folks buy this one!). Tho’ the crappy live action/cell animation mix reminds me of other early use of such effects by the Fleishers and Tezuka.
On the topic of shoujo:
My current fav shoujo manga is Banana Fish, originally serialized in Bessatsu Shoujo Comic.
I liked the rape metaphor, because as we all know… Rape is hilarious as a theoretical concept.
Okay, so I figured it out. Geek Nights is mad at you guys because you guys know more than they do (and also the rationalization that Clarissa is secretly hot for that dude’s cock because she’s mad at him just like a tsundere moe character?), and you guys are mad at Geek Nights because they’re mad at you for those reasons. That’s fair.
In typical form, GeekNights has made a gaffe, and rather than accept it, they’ve resorted to specious arguments and claims of persecution at the hands of a hysterical critic rather than owning up to it. Their ignorance on a lot of topics would really be more forgivable if they weren’t pompous asses who puff themselves up every chance they get. AWO called them on the bullshit anime sophistry they try to distribute as “expert commentary,” and they got what was coming to them; it was bound to happen eventually.
For extra hilarity, check the corresponding thread in their forums as some of the mom’s basement crowd attempt to talk intelligently about feminism. Yikes.
So true. I happen to like their podcast and don’t expect them to know everything but they’re very egotistical. It is just that impossible for them to be wrong. I honestly believe the momentum of this argument on their side is hurt ego. It would be a shame to lose listeners over something so ridiculous and they stand to alienate female listeners, in addition to knowledgeable males, if they continue along this vein of argument.
There is little to no acknowledgment of counter arguments made in their forums by females. Some of the males on the forums have sunken to simply insulting Clarissa. No intellect involved. “Bitch” and “crazy” and “needing cock;” the last refuge of the sexist male who cannot make a better argument against an intelligent or knowledgeable female.
And whereas the sexism inherent in Scott’s email may have been unintentional, some of the forum responses are definitely anything but. I would like to say the hosts are not encouraging this however the opener of Tuesday night’s (last night’s) podcast wasn’t on a much higher level either and the forum responses matched that lowness. They are classifying what Clarissa said as “hatemail” and disregarding her legitimate critique.
It seems tonight’s Geeknight’s podcast is going to center on this “debate.” Let’s hope it manages to be intelligent.
This is precisely the reason I stopped listening to their podcast months ago. I just couldn’t handle the arrogance.
Thomas P says:
Ugh, so much drama.
On a completely seperate note, Virgil actually sets autograph prices by how much of a mark a person is. He makes out pretty well because everyone feels sorry for Virgil.
Apreche says:
To anyone who thinks Rym and I are egotistical or arrogant, I’m curious as to why you think so. I”m not saying we are or are not accurately described by those adjectives. I’d just like to know why someone who knows us only through our podcast would label us as such.
Sail says:
Because you guys label yourselves as such.
I think this whole issue is totally over-inflated. Especially when you get listeners involved. They’re obviously going to take the side of their favorite.
I honestly like both Anime World Order and GeekNights podcasts equally. And, frankly, this flamewar is retarded. Really retarded. Clarissa and Scott are not being rational in the slightest and that blind irrationality is spreading to their listeners, the people here and the people in the GN forums.
I’m really kind of ashamed of both of you guys, although I can’t pinpoint the exact reasons. All I know is that I obviously don’t know anything.
In situations such as this, I always ask myself: “What would Steve Harrison do?”
The answer invariably involves tin-foil hats.
I don’t want to know what you’re arguing about but it can’t possibly matter.
Oh, and I think that new To Terra anime starts tomorrow.
Gooberzilla said…
I was thinking knife fights and sweeping dance numbers.
I am going to withhold passing judgment or saying things about who’s in the right and who’s in the wrong (not that I have no opinion, I do, I just don’t want to come down hard against one of my favorite podcasts). Instead, I shall comment on the rant. One thing that upset me about Clarissa’s rant is this: She assumed that simply because the manga-ka of To Terra is a goddess of shojo, if you will, everything she does must be shojo. I submit that JRR Tolkien, perhaps the best fantasy writer of the 20th century, worked on things that were wholly not fantasy-related, such as the Oxford English Dictionary. However, given the nature of the language issue as presented here, said Dictionary might very well be more fantastical than any of Frodo’s adventures.
I also bring to mind George Lucas. Before the release of Episode 1, George Lucas released good films. Just because Lucas had made good films (NOTE: I refer here only to episodes IV, V and VI of Star Wars, as I have not seen any of his other movies) up until that point, doesn’t mean that he was incapable of releasing Jar-jar. (TRANSLATION: Utter crap. See how I redefined a word to suit my purposes and all of you got what I meant? Language is a living thing after all)
As has been said many times on this page, both parties agree that To Terra is not shojo. If this is the case, why can’t the other issues be laid to rest too? In the words of Plato, “But can you persuade us if we refuse to listen to you?”, I would have to say that this issue will go nowhere, as it’s obvious that neither Scott nor Clarissa will cede any credence in the other’s argument.
I think the only way to stop this madness is to release another show.
“One thing that upset me about Clarissa’s rant is this: She assumed that simply because the manga-ka of To Terra is a goddess of shojo, if you will, everything she does must be shojo.”
Er, actually, that’s exactly the opposite of what happened–Vertical was the party that assumed “To Terra” was shoujo because it was done by Takemiya.
Kaze to Ki no Uta is being scanlated by Obsession. The first two volumes and most of the third volume have been scanlated. I really really really hope Kaze to Ki no Uta gets released here. I love it to death. My favorite character is Pascal. Right now I’m raising money to buy To Terra (Poor college student here). Keep up the good work AWO.
Not to go on to a tangent too much about why I used the word egotistical but it is self explanatory.
If you know the definition that is.
Also, we are talking within the realm of both the AWO and Geeknights podcasts and the impression we as listeners get of the hosts and their podcast topics and any discussions that blossom thereof.
Why would we need to know you personally to discuss our impression of you in your capacity as one of the hosts of Geeknights?
YES! Poor college student here too but also a working one and by god I’ll find a way. And I’m going to look up those scanlations right now.
Excuse the double post please ^.^
A definition alone is not self-explanatory. It’s useless unless you point out what they did or said that fits the definition.
He wasn’t saying that you shouldn’t form opinions of him based on the podcast. He was asking what specifically led you to that conclusion.
I’m really curious about this, too, as a big fan of both shows. Several commenters, as well as Clarissa, labelled Rym and Scott as arrogant, egotistical, or self-proclaimed anime know-it-alls.
Now, I admit I haven’t listened to all of GeekNight’s archives yet (there’s a lot), but I’ve listened to most of the anime episodes, and I haven’t gotten the same impression. Could someone please point out some episodes that show this attitude? This is a genuine request, not a challenge. Even if you could just remember which anime they were talking about, it’d help.
I really want to know, because what I’ve heard is Rym and Scott flat-out admitting that AWO knows more about anime. On several occasions. Hell, that’s why Scott sent the email in the first place.
Also, even if they are arrogant, how in the world could that possibly offend regular AWO listeners? It’s AW-freaking-O. Every episode opens with the disclaimer “…rantings of holier-than-thou know-it-alls that are anything but.” Just scroll up and you’ll see the Daryl saying (in third person) On the Internet, Daryl Surat’s word is law and anyone who disagrees is wrong. So AWO thinks the GN guys like to wave their otaku cocks around? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.
I don’t mind AWO’s attitude in the least. And they’re generally half-joking about it. But self-deprecating humor doesn’t mean they aren’t serious at the same time. They know they’re the most knowledgable anime podcast on the internet, and as such they have a right to be at least somewhat cocky. Fair enough. But again, how could you fault GN for similar (IMO, less) arrogance?
Now, while I haven’t seen it in the podcast, I’ll admit I’ve seen some of GN’s arrogance in the course of this arguement, from their continued support for their use of “shoujo.” Clarissa’s correct, and they admit that, but they seem to maintain that their definition the right one for use in the American manga culture. It’s unfortunate that they chose to push that particular point, because I feel they’re otherwise in the right. I.e., their incorrect use of shoujo doesn’t change the fact that Clarissa flew off the handle at an innocuous question.
They used the word in the way most Americans understand it. Okay, so it’s the incorrect use, but it’s so widespread that it’s absurd to think that using it in such a way is some huge offense. The Japanese definition, while correct, is useless. As Americans, we might as well do away with the words shoujo, shounen, seinen, etc. because they mean nothing to us. We weren’t in Japan when these works were released, how it is marketed in America is not determined by how it was marketed in Japan, and who it’s marketed to has nothing to do with the story. So why bother with them?
And why bother getting worked up over them? When you hear someone use shoujo incorrectly, just tell them “That word has nothing to do with the content. Never say it again unless you’re talking about how it was marketed in Japan.”
-Clay
Point of order:
Tinfoil beanies are only effective in keeping the sleep inducing mind control waves generated by companies such as Bandai and ADV at bay.
(yeah? you don’t think? Wait until ADV screws up the release of Sgt Frog and the apologists fall on their knees to suck their cock with “Well, at least it’s coming out, join us!” talk and you tell me that there’s not mind control going on!)
In the case of the Geeknights/AWO Great War I would tend to just laugh at the Geeknights folk, and otherwise ignore the whole thing. Trying to argue or convince only feeds the ego. They have views, in this case they are wrong, so what, move on.
And I think it was mentioned that Leiji Matsumoto (under his real name) was cranking out shojo manga for some time before the breakthru of Nishizaki’s Space Battleship Yamato freed him to just go nuts.
RE: GeekNights arrogance.
Specific examples? Holding a Worst Podcast Contest strikes me as one. Granted, they claim it was all done in jest and fun, but that’s just a disclaimer they slapped on there to cover their asses. They shredded that I Game podcast that was put together by elementary school students. Granted, no way in hell I’d listen to that show, but come on. They went off on those kids, and kids in general. They’re sixth graders! There wasn’t anything funny in their critique, just derogatory statements about little kids. Plus, a number of their reviews berated podcasters for having annoying, nerdy voices. Have they listened to themselves? Their high pitched cackling is the HEIGHT of nerdy voices.
They love to boast their ability to pwn in virtually any game or task they discuss. I specifically remember them talking about their total dominance at badminton during their childhood. Really? I somehow doubt that.
They treat things they either don’t like or know nothing about with complete disdain. They were overall very down on the New York Comic Con. I think it’s pretty clear since they admit to not reading American comics with any frequency, they are not the target audience for such a con. They were bringing their standards of “Yay, whee, let’s all watch anime!” cons and applying it to a very different situation. And when they came to that conclusion on their own, they still came down on comic fans, just not understanding why anyone would wait in those longs lines to meet a creator.
They also latch onto bits of information or intelligence they’ve gleaned from other sources and wave it around as a flag of “we’re smart!” Look at this comment section, the thread on their forum about this, and their episode covering it. Count the instances they repeat the phrase “straw man” in regards to the argument Clarissa made. Clearly someone listens to The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe podcast and takes note of the logical fallacies they describe.
Rym and Scott remind me of a few guys I grew up with and geeked out with until after college. They rise to the top of their own circle of geekdom (they ran their anime club, they are the ones who host their DnD group). Everyone starts to defer to them as leaders, and they believe they have an overall authority on what’s cool, what’s not. Anything they don’t get, don’t like is dumb, wrong and mocked. Because now they’re geeks with power.
The people who may have looked down on their geekiness years ago are either gone from their lives or can’t touch them anymore. They have the power now to arbitrate what is cool, and they do. In this “worst podcast” contest, they named Anime-Pulse. When they describe the hosts as the type of anime fan who likes the most shallow, horrible anime, one of them says “Now I know who to beat up at cons.” No fucking offense, dude, but I’d love to see how long either one of you would last in a real honest to good fight. Yeah, maybe you’re just joking, but you have a habit of being immature and talking shit you have no place to be talking. I’m assuming a bit much, but I doubt you could back that joke up with more than one punch before you got knocked on your ass by the Anime Pulse guys, one of whom I’m pretty sure served in the Army.
To Terra (TV):
I just watched the raw of the To Terra TV adaptation. I don’t understand Japanese, so can’t comment in depth, but it seems to be fairly faithful to the anime movie, which preceded (and was, itself, an adaptation of the manga described in this episode). The art work is pretty nice. They updated the character designs, but that didn’t bother me.
You guys thinkin’ about doing a podcast anytime soon? I mean, I know there’s a major flamewar goin’ on, and timeliness isn’t your strong suit, but really. What’s up?
Check out this thread on the GN forums for some hilarity.
http://www.frontrowcrew.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1855&page=1#Item_10
Link for above.
Ok, I’m really going to try to let this be my last word on this. I believe when a discussion gets to that point where we’re no longer discussing the subject but discussing the discussion of the subject, that it’s really not worth talking about anymore. I’ve already stated the same opinion in several different forms and well that’s the end of that. Others either agree or they don’t.
In response to Clay’s post.
Context. A word is self explanatory when taken in the context of the discussion. The context of this discussion is a disagreement about the word shoujo specifically as well as the Geeknights and AWO podcasts and hosts generally. I thought this was obvious. It was in this context that I used the word egotistical to describe Rym and Scott in their approach to the shoujo subject (Scott to a greater degree because it was his question and he’s more prominent in the discussion while Rym seems to just be backing him up) as well as to describe their approach to some topics within their podcast.
As for most anime fans understanding shoujo in a certain way, unless there are documented facts to back that up, it’s a flawed argument. Within the groups of anime fans that I have circulated in, that was never the understanding of the word.
I’ve listened to probably more than a quarter of all of Geeknights podcasts. But I’m not going to make a case study of this trait in their podcast. It would be a rather large task. Matt does a fair job of describing their general arrogance however.
I know arrogance and elitism and egotism. I went to schools and was involved in programs that foster those sort of traits in students. I’d like to think I’ve broken away from most of those ways of thinking, from looking down at the rest of the world.
A person can be proud without being a blowhard or believing they’re always right or better than others.
In any case, there are many things of worth within the Geeknights podcasts. Oddly enough, the hosts also remind me of a few people I hung out with back in high school, in a lot of ways. I take what I want from their podcast and if they annoy me, I just flick them off. They’re human beings after all. This inherently means imperfection whether they acknowledge it or not.
And that’s that. I’m tired of this discussion. I’ll wait for the next AWO podcast and listen to Geeknights and other podcasts until then.
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Bonus – 2000-2002 In Review With TV’s Matt Alt
http://media.libsyn.com/media/animeworldorder/AWO-Bonus-2000-2002InReview.mp3
Two months after everyone else on the planet has done THEIR decade in review, we decide it’s time we start on ours! With special guest, TV’s Matt Alt from AltJapan!
This was not stolen from the Hot Tears of Shame podcast. We made it ourselves.
MOST DANGEROUS Matt Alt is the author of books and things, but it’s cool because they have pretty pictures:
Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide
Hello, Please! Very Helpful Super Kawaii Characters from Japan
Super #1 Robot: Japanese Robot Toys, 1972-1982
Perhaps you have read Matt Alt’s articles within the pages of Otaku USA magazine, the finest of all magazines which you should buy/subscribe to if you love us as much as you say you do. Perhaps you have heard of the Japanese adventures Matt Alt has undertaken on the Hot Tears of Shame podcast. Or perhaps you have read about the exploits, adventures, and conquests of Matt Alt on your favorite Wapanese gamer blog. Or maybe you missed it because there are like, 70 updates a day on that site. Craaaaaaaaaaaazy, man. Regardless, the AWO decade in review will build off of Matt Alt’s writings at CNNGo.com, namely this article.
ENJOY YOURSELF.
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77 Replies to “Bonus – 2000-2002 In Review With TV’s Matt Alt”
DiZi says:
[Don’t enter BS information into the comments fields. I’ve edited this post to take out the most obvious baiting remarks, but this took more time than I would prefer. If I have to do this too often, I’ll just either stop approving your comments or ban you entirely. –Daryl]
Actually, I’ve been saying that Eva “ruined” the genre for a while, too. There was this industry guy I knew who told me I didn’t “get it” when I told him I disliked it. He was also one of those guys who took the show so literally back then that he had his own copy of the Kabbalah. Thank Gawd the Anno-philes started toning it down when they were forced to defend Ebichu and the live-action Cutey Honey.
“Before they decided never to give Kawajiri money”: He seems to be stuck on Ninja Scroll 2. Even Maruyama didn’t know what was up with that sequel. As for the Escaflowne movie, I heard Arjuna’s more divisive.
“before [Gatekeepers], they [Gonzo] were doing video game cut-scenes”: Blue Sub came out earlier, but I think they also did FX for one of the Ultraman movies.
“Cowboy Bebop movie”: You forgot to mention its original subtitle, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, which was omitted because of a greedy record company; the sign of other obnoxious releases to come. [*cough* Kodocha *cough*]
“Interstella”: BTW, they [Daft Punk] got their own YT channel playing segments of that now.
Anyway, I’m kinda sad Descendants of Darkness got omitted, because that show has better art and is more coherent than its manga counter-part. As for Metropolis, Daryl’s not alone on that. I loved it, but I’ve heard mixed comments from some people on it. I heard the studio delayed it, in fear of how it would resonate with people still traumatized after 9/11. [I hear that’s also why the Bebop movie took so long to come out in the U.S.]
Gerald on Patlabor WXIII: “Misses the point of Patlabor”: It’s based on one of the novels…I will agree with you on Noir, though. I was bored on the first ep.
[Hikaru no Go at first glance] “sounds like the most boring series in creation”: That’s definitely what I get with the manga, anyway.
“Most Americans probably don’t even know what Go is”: Actually, Viz noted various American tournaments and training camps when they published it in Jump. But yeah, it’s the board game equivalent of rugby here. As for PoT, I see more cosplayers for it than HnG, so I guess it’s doing a little better in the U.S.
“Cat Soup”: Surprised you didn’t bring up Tamala. [I didn’t bring up Tamala 2010 because that movie is terrible. –Daryl]
As for Gundam, *my* opinion on why the original show doesn’t do better here is that relies on a slower form of story-telling which is not really what Americans fans want. They prefer knowing everything up-front, and don’t really care much for suspense or surprises.
“Cat Returns”: I’ll be sacrilegious and argue it’s a more entertaining film than Whisper of the Heart, which comes off awkward and uncertain of where it wants to go next.
When you guys started talking I was thinking “If they’re going to do the whole decade, it’s going to be like a five hour podcast.” Still, a weekly release is fun too.
Nice show overall, interesting to hear about some stuff I definetely missed out on. Plus, I think you need to create a whole episode were Gerald can explain why he hates awesome anime. Not in a “haha, Gerald is just wrong” sort of way, but in a way where I wish to hear his explanations for not liking stuff.
Also, thanks for the 12 Kingdoms review, even though it was ages ago. Just watched it all recently and that show was super awesome and very different from a lot of the stuff thats getting made at the moment.
Now I know what I’ll be listening to on my way to work today.
DiGiKerot says:
The Studio 4c short “Comedy” was released on one of the volumes of the Japanese DVD magazine thingy Grasshoppa!, the DVD for which was actually subbed. Remarkably, that’s actually only the second most notable thing on that volume – that disk has this amazing/insane Hideaki Anno live action short called Ryusei-Kacho.
shawaazu says:
Only the first 25 episodes of Cyborg 009 were released on DVD in Australia. And I’m pretty sure that after comparing it with the dub, that it has dubtitles 🙁
astro98 says:
The Australian Cyborg 009 release is out of print and, unfortunately, it was almost impossible to find when it was in print.
I liked Vandread from 2001. Better than Nadesico IMO.
Why couldn’t the whole decade be done in one show?
Juan Acuna says:
So 4c lives from making music videos? Will probably look them up then, was also wondering how they were still around. Those anthologies must also help. And keep forgetting about princess tutu even tho it has been on my too watch list for way too long.
Also, there still are people out there who still acknowledge the greatness of scryed.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2575/geassscryed.jpg
I always get a kick hearing you guys trash Noir, it was what got me listening to you guys in the first place when I listened to a random show. I’m surprised you dont hear more people talk about it and how bad it was. It always sticks out in my mind as it’s the only show I kept buying hoping and expecting it to get good and it never did.
Tessa=pedobait?
Ok sure. Keep thinking that.
MTStabwell says:
i totally loved this episode, and i’m way into the idea of 5 more. recapping a decade by shit-talking it is always a blast.
Daryl, I remember Wild 7. Why? Because when I was 13, I was drawn to anything with the world “wild” in the title (see: my nick). However, I never engaged with the series beyond flipping through a volume. You don’t have much money to buy things at age 13, you see.
I still hold a good amount of interest in the series, as I love anything in which The Law is put into the hands of Outlaws. I also dig the old artwork.
Considering I didn’t really get into digital fansubs until half-way through the decade, this coverage of the early 2000s is quite interesting. Can’t wait for the rest of it!
Railith says:
I always love a cartoon that has RECKLESS FIRE!
Kind of have to agree with what W.A.H. has to say.It’s interesting to hear your judgement of shows in the early 2000’s.The only thing was,however,watching Gatekeepers,Vandread,Sakura Wars/Taisen,Niea_7 and Black Heaven with subtitles in 2001 on AXN was a bliss.A BLISS,I TELL YOU.
P.S.:I’ve just finished all 110 episodes of LotGH(courtesy of Anime Classic),and My Conquest is the Sea of Stars on a Blu-Ray rip,and it is just epic.Will you guys have a proper review of it in the future,instead of just the interview back then?
Good to see you finally got Matt Alt on for something.
I’ll be checking out Wild 7 for sure.
Always good to hear Matt in action, he’ll be greatly amused that I’m not commenting on things he would be sure I’d jump on. 🙂
Heat Guy J…yeah, I have no clue what happened there. Yes it was ‘average’ but there’s nothing really wrong with that. I wonder if some got put off by the rather regretful CG animation that blended poorly with the digicel work. And whatever happened to the second series that was talked about in the extras? Did the death of Geneon in America torpedo the production?
Overman King Gainer is still Xabungle Lite, and Gainer really, really needed about 4 more episodes to make the ending less jammed together and jumbled.
Ohh man, I wish I had broadband and Skype, because you’re going to be talking about 2003 and I would really love to jump in and vent my hate for Licensed by Royalty (or L/R). Gaaah that show just…argh! ARRGGH!
Great podcast so far. I’m always a sucker for “of the decade” style lists like these. Just some comments so far:
Spirited Away was released here in 2002, won the Academy Award in early ’03. This is significant because it was the same time as the Iraq invasion, and the same year Michael Moore gave his anti-war speech when accepting the Oscar for Bowling for Columbine. The whole war debate somewhat overshadowed the actual awards that year (as it probably should have), and thus many of the films from ’02 were overlooked (the same year The Pianist, Chicago, The Hours, and several other strongly rated but somewhat overlooked movies were released).
I remember my girlfriend’s father, who was a 3rd grade teacher, tried to show Spirited Away to his class, and they didn’t like it! I always thought that was funny.
[If your post is primarily in response to one specific comment, use the Reply button located beside that comment to nest your reply. It’ll make things easier to keep track of. I tried moving some of these comments around, but one of them got permanently blown away by mistake. Fortunately, it’s quoted in full below. –Daryl]
“There was some girl who was weeping for joy in front of Miyazaki @ the premiere in L.A. who said she was so elated to see it, because she didn’t have much entertainment for herself, when she was Chihiro’s age.”
A there was a number of parents with their kids at the Ponyo screening at the local film festival. The SUBTITLED screening. Which is unusual since it’s a film fest and just 3 years earlier when I went to see Howl’s Movie Castle it was all hipsters and adults.
Have to get some culture into them early I guess.
D.Z. says:
[Pick a username and stick with it already; I’m changing this one to match your previous post]
The children at the Ponyo screening I saw were crying. Ponyo made me wonder if Miyazaki didn’t have a point about kids being sheltered, since, nowadays, you’d never depict them lighting a match in any other context outside of a Cub Scout scene.
Screamm Man says:
Great show guys, and I like the idea of a weekly Podcast.
I liked Read or Die a lot as well, and while I dont think the series is BETTER than the OAV, I still think its a fun watch.
Sadly you missed talking about a favourite of mine: Infinite Ryvius. SUre its Lord of the Flies in Space, but i thought it was a very tense understated anime series, and worth a look see 🙂
Look forward to the next one guys. Daryl; Feel better mate.
Tsunami3k says:
It’s been great to hear about many anime that I remember fondly as well as those I wasn’t familiar with at all. It’s a shame a few of the more intriguing titles I hadn’t heard about never got a North American release (like Mini-Pato) but I’m nonetheless enjoying the overview immensely. I suspect that, once completed, this is destined to be the best “decade in review” of the century.
To Gerald- It’s ok, I didn’t care for Metropolis either. Tries too hard to be deep. Also it’s hard to take a story seriously like that but use cartoony character designs (yes I know, this was Tezuka’s thing but still).
alexmercado.blogspot.com says:
fascinating ep guys, great job.
really took me back to a lot of shows i remembered.
now you’ve created a niche little miniseries… a sort of vh1 i love the 90’s.
speaking of, would you guys cover the 90’s in this fashion as well… there are
a lot of titles I missed, hell even the 80’s w/zillion and such (if im right.)
Keaton says:
I found it odd you guys didn’t mention several notable shows from this time period, including Witch Hunter Robin and Boogiepop Phantom, both of which got tons of hype (Robin in particular), but I guess you just found those shows to be bad, which is understandable, as neither of those shows seem to be very well regarded today. I’m one of the three people in the universe who liked Noir, so I guess I just like boring shows.
Witch Hunter Robin had a great visual sense to it, but the show didn’t live up to it so I deliberately didn’t mention it. But Boogiepop Phantom is something I just straight-up overlooked, as I own that series and do intend to review it…someday. I don’t think anyone else has seen it/likes it though. We also overlooked mentioning this little known anime that started in 2002 called Naruto. Oddly enough, not a single listener has pointed this out to us!
As for Mini-Pato, that DID get a commercial release! It was bundled with the 3-disc Special Edition of Patlabor WXIII.
Anthony LaBerge says:
Nobody pointed it out because it sucks… J/K. But I don’t like it, so I didn’t notice.
wayintothe7thart says:
That really sad to hear, Boogiepop Phantom is one of my favorite show, and one of the best series of 2001. but at the same time Naruto not on the list. Win some or lose some.
Excellent! Oddly enough WXIII is the one slice of Patlabor goodness that I haven’t partaken in despite having had the SE box set on the shelf for years now. For some reason since it wasn’t “Patlabor [The Movie] 3” I’ve had some odd resistance toward watching. Clearly that’s something I’ll have to remedy ASAP after this revelation. Thanks for the info Daryl!
I totally forgot to bring my WXIII sleeve for Takada to sign when she was at AX. Luckily for me, I had those BVUSA booklets for 1+2, though.
Witch Hunter Robin suffered from an almost Gonzo-like failure at the end which made me very sad. but boy did it have style, showing that Sunrise still has the chops visually.
But it’s a trap! Robin is MOE! Oh, god, how did I not know that? Well, other than not understanding the growing threat of MOE at the time.
If it was really a trap Robin would be a boy.
It’s a MOE trap, not the tranny kind.
Because dammit, I found her kinda hot. Not as hot as…oh god, not the ‘airhead’ girl, the one that’s kinda sorta got a Gillian Anderson vibe going on, I would SO hit that.
*sob*
“Witch Hunter Robin suffered from an almost Gonzo-like failure at the end”
Nice way of putting it, it totally did go like most of the Gonzo ones. I remember initially liking the series a lot, but did not care much about the mess at the end.
Bradley Meek says:
If you’re anything like me, when you’re listening to AWO while in the car or at work, you wish you could write down notes of the anime the gang mentions so you can look them up later. There’s a fair number of anime here I hadn’t heard of before, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. But of course, you forget all about it later without having pen, paper or Notepad nearby to remind you.
So I listened to the show again this afternoon, and looked up all the names for every show mentioned. Here they are, organized by year and when they were mentioned on the podcast. The ones with asterisks (*) are “no-good-piece-of-shit-motherfuckers.”
Though I refuse to put asterisks by Metropolis or Millennium Actress.
-Ah! My Goddess (Movie)
-FLCL
-Crest of the Stars/Banner of the Stars series
-Blood: the Last Vampire
-Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
-Escaflowne: The Movie [* –Daryl]
-Hajime no Ippo
-Pilot Candidate*
-G-Savior (Live action Gundam movie) [* –Daryl]
-Gear Fighter Dendoh
-Shin Getter Robo vs. Neo Getter Robo
-Gao Gai Gar
-Gao Gai Gar Final
-Kikaider
-Legend of the Galactic Heroes was wrapping up
-Niea_7
-Brigadoon
-Gravitation
-Animation Runner Kuromi
-Baki the Grappler
-Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
-Interstella 5555
-Cyborg 009
-Cat Soup
-Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within [* –Daryl]
-Metropolis
-Millennium Actress
-Patlabor WXIII
-Fruits Basket
-Noir*
-Crayon Shin Chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back
-Mazinkaiser
-Spirited Away
-ROD the OVA
-Hikaru no Go
-JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Prequel series)
-S-cry-ed
-Prince of Tennis [* –Daryl]
-Wild 7
-Mini-Pato
-Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
-Full Metal Panic!
-Gravion
-RahXephon
-Voices of a Distant Star
-Princess Tutu
-Magical Shopping Arcade Abenoboshi*
-“Comedy” from Sweat Punch
-Twelve Kingdoms
-Gundam SEED
-Saint Seya Hades OVA
-Overman King Gainer
-Heat Guy J
-Haibane Renmei
-Macross Zero*
Big props for mentioning Haibane Renmei, Daryl, the GREATEST anime of the decade, and a wag of my finger to Clarissa and Gerald for not finishing that series. It’s essential viewing.
Looking over my MAL page, here are a few series I think are notables you didn’t mention. Curious if there’s any reason why you didn’t.
-Alien Nine (OVA) (2001)
-Now and Then, Here and There (2000, though it started airing in 1999) [That is why. I thought of it as a 90s series. –Daryl]
-Cardcaptor Sakura (finished airing in 2000) [* –Daryl]
-Galaxy Angel (2001)
ZeonicFreak says:
Interstella 5555 is so freaking amazing!!! Well, what MTV and CN (I even taped what Toonami Midnight Run showed back in 2001) was introduced to at the time was the first 4 tracks off Daft Punk “Discovery” album. I didn’t see the whole movie till 2003 when a friend of mine gave me a CD with the movie on it and I remember watching the best hour of anime of my life on my computer. I don’t understand why that movie didn’t receive any recognition whatsoever. Also what I found out, if you want a DVD copy of the movie, you have to get it overseas, or at least to me that was the only way I could get a copy the last time I checked.
Tim Eldred says:
I always enjoy a good First Gundam debate. I have to give Bandai props for finally trying to Americanize it with the 2001 dub, but it was doomed from the start by one very simple fact: First Gundam does not exist in any form that is marketable to America. The animation is primitive after you’ve been spoiled by Gundam Wing (or indeed just about anything that’s come out since) and it takes forever for the story to get going, especially since it seems made up one episode at a time until you get through the first half.
If Sunrise & Bandai would just suck it up and re-animated First Gundam at today’s standards, they’d have something saleable. Anything short of that will go nowhere.
By the way, does anyone remember what actually killed First Gundam on Cartoon Network? 9/11. I was taping the show every day at 4pm and as of 9/11 it stopped running with about two weeks to go. Why? It was a war show. CN pulled it because it was about war.
I’m more surprised that the company went all out for the Char’s Counterattack release. They *had* to know only hardcore fans were gonna be the only ones interested by then. As for First Gundam, I thought that just got taken down ‘cus of crappy ratings. But I guess I *have* to sit through it one of these days on CR, due to that Paprika bonus featurette.
With a world-impacting event like 9/11 thrown into the mix, all bets are off. However, I will say that the dub is not at all a bad one. Some of the acting is excellent, some is average. I don’t recall any of it being terrible. And the story was 100% intact but for one throwaway episode that was thrown away. I give it thumbs up, FWIW.
9/11 may also be the why gundam fan base didn’t go beyond far. If I not wrong, after wing Cartoon Network put 08th, of course the First, and SD Gundam Force was on Toonami. than after that only G Gundam and Gundam 0080 (Midnight Run only) was on Toonami. Gundam SEED was mean to bring back some fire but fail due to editing.
JekyllCreature says:
Also, the analogy with 1st Star Trek doesn’t work because Japan got it soon after it started airing in the US. It was popular. Popular enough for a Japanese company to employ Leonard Nimoy in its ad.
Well also remember, the very next week after 9/11, Gundam 08th MS Team aired as well. The original Gundam wasn’t the only series that experienced that kind of treatment. That same year when Adult Swim had started its anime run (with the handicapped child Pilot Candidate and the jock superstar Cowboy Bebop), Cowboy Bebop had one of their episodes cut in its first run, “Waltz for Venus”, because the first 3 minutes of the episode had something to do with hijackers on an airplane (minus bounty hunters to take them out). I didn’t happened to see that because my introduction to Cowboy Bebop was episode 20 “Pierrot le Fou”.
Regarding that poll on the site, I actually picked 2001 for the best year in anime, because it was my best year to start me off on where I am today. My little history on that was I was out of anime for about 8 months or so that year (which lead me to miss Outlaw Star and Big O on Toonami), but I do remember watching some of Mobile Suit Gundam on Toonami for a few minutes before 9/11 happened, but didn’t really want to spend time watching it (yes I know, shame on me). But what got me back into anime was watching Gundam 08th MS Team. I remember watching the first or second episode and thinking “Hey, this is pretty cool” ( I was also into WW2 stuff at the time as well), then eventually I started to watch more and more of the series, and before I knew it, I was back in the anime world. Well also what helped that was I had a friend in my freshman year of HS (which were still friends to this day) who was a huge Gundam fan which got me into loving Gundam and anime to this day.
If you think about it, the years 2000 to 2005 ish were good times for Gundam fans. I started seeing the decline in Gundam in the states toward middle to the end of 2005 due to my local hobby stores like Hungatees (NC own hobby stores) stopped carrying Gundam models, which I was very sad about (well maybe, the stuff they had was over priced, but I did get some sweet stuff from them like a HGUC Zaku III and HGUC Hyaku Shiki). Plus when the Zeta Gundam boxset came out, I sure as heck didn’t have 200 bucks to throw down on it (thank god they did the individual DVD’s later, I did get some sweet deals on those).
But yea, going back to Pilot Candidate, I think I taped the first episode when it aired in 2001 on Adult Swim, and all I remember was “spaceship…teleporting…some girl…uh…maybe a mech?” Yea, that’s all I got.
I suppose Big-O didn’t make the list since the bulk of it was released prior to 2000 but hopefully its second season will get an honorable mention in the ’03 lineup if only for its unique history with CN. Saikano was certainly popular and still has a respectable following but I don’t see it on Bradley’s list.
I thought I heard Hellsing mentioned but I don’t see that on the list either although it’s quite possible you’re holding out for a later mention of Hellsing Ultimate. Mahoromatic might be a worthy mention as well given its upcoming retread. And lastly, Please Teacher, while not a masterpiece, is perhaps well-watched enough to warrant some credit as being one of its era’s more iconic titles.
I clean forgot about Saikano, good catch. I also realized after I submitted my post that InuYasha started airing in 2000, and despite its flaws, I feel obligated to mention it since it was the first series I watched.
When I was writing my own “Best of the Decade” retrospective/list over at THEM, I gave a lot of thought as to whether to count series like Now and Then, Here and There and Great Teacher Onizuka that aired in the late nineties and finished at the start of the Ohs. I eventually decided to include them, largely because I felt that these series needed more exposure in the fandom.
And somehow I’m surprised Daryl hates Cardcaptor Sakura, though I know I shouldn’t be.
Bradley: Well, love it or hate it, I’m more surprised AWO keeps letting me clog up their comments section with absolute horseshit as I continue to list my email address as “anonymous@anonymous.com” despite the fact that it’s not and I was told to “not write BS information” into the comments fields. See, when they told me that I automatically assumed by mistake they were talking about my actual posts because–let’s face it–that’s all I ever write.
I hadn’t meant to imply “your” list per se but the episode’s title list. Good call on IY as well. Fan or not it’s hard to ignore any Rumiko Takahashi series.
In the interim I also though of Jin-Roh. Did that somehow get missed too?
InuYasha was a bad taste in my (and other) mouth. So the less talk about it, the better.
Oh you’re right. Someone on the interwebs doesn’t like it so it shouldn’t be discussed. Shortest decade in review everrr!!
If Inuyasha was like 26 some episodes, I would have liked it more. First watching it on Adult Swim in 2002 I was like “Ok, collect the jewel shards, that sounds pretty easy enough to do.” But then it was “No, lets spend 9000 episodes going into some BS side story about nothing” and “Oh, we got the jewel shards, but then Naraku shows up and now we gotta fight him but lets go here for another 9000 episodes” and by then, I just didn’t care.
IY is the laziest Rumiko Takahashi series, which is of course why it’s been her most well-received in the U.S. [And maybe even in Japan.] Personally, I liked it more when it was called Fire Tripper.
But there is a silver lining, in that a cross-over audience willing to see her other work probably made it possible for Animeigo to finally finish UY and for Viz to bring back OPG and Maison Ikkoku. Now if only I could actually *afford* the former series, even with Woodhead’s ridiculous discounts…
Where or when did Daryl say that he hates CCS?
I can’t imagine him caring for it, since I don’t even remember him mentioning it apart from in this thread to remind you that it’s not a 2000’s anime.
[Since you seem to have an extremely hard time grasping this very simple concept that applies to pretty much every other website on the Internet: every time you continue to enter a false email address your post will automatically be marked as spam by the software and is thus often auto-deleted without anyone ever so much as reading it. And for the record, Card Captor Sakura is a 1990s anime whose major US fan impact occurred in the 1990s. Therefore, it warrants no mention from us no matter HOW many times you or anyone else posts about it! –Daryl]
Yes, but it was (mis)handled by Nelvana in the 2000s. And it’s the first shojo anime to be broadcast on American network TV in a prime slot, rather than being syndicated and often dumped into red-eye hours like DiC and Sailor Moon initially. And ironically, the unedited, non-broadcast version did better on home video.
Fine. Fixed.
“Card Captor Sakura is a 1990s anime whose major US fan impact occurred in the 1990s.”
Um, only for the people who watched fansubs. But the manga didn’t even get licensed by Tokyopop until the show was scheduled to be broadcast here. And it was probably the first shojo title to prove the genre was marketable here. Sailor Moon and Utena were cult shows, and FUNi wouldn’t have licensed Fruits Basket if the demand for that genre in general wasn’t there.
I used to diminish Pokemon, because I always thought it was the laziest and greediest Nintendo concept, and thus didn’t consider it to be “real” anime. However, that fucker still sells, and I can’t ignore the fact that it helped make the genre mainstream here.
A problems with you Statement here. Sailor Moon was on Toonami at after school hours before Cardcaptor was on Kid WB, and was one of the most successful anime of the early 2000. Also, how Pokemon a laziest Nintendo concept, seeing how game/toy into anime have been going on before Pokemon was made
It should make the list, though, just because it was the first mech anime which didn’t coast on a toy tie-in or fan-girls to do well here.
S-Cry-ed was great, however I thought the final episode could have been omitted completely, and the show would have been the same or better. Kikaider was great as well. I loved the mix of zaniness and drama in FLCL, The Pillows didn’t hurt either. Shin Getter vs. Neo Getter was Badass. How can you not love a show that has a Robot Cowboy that rides a Robot Horse, and wears a flying Robot Hat, that is piloted by the Robot Cowboy pilot’s Wife; that he also uses as a shield. Oh yeah, and punching dinosaurs. (Thanks, Fightbait, for turning me on to that one.) I’m sad to not hear you talk about Mahoromatic at all, but I’m sure I’m one of only 100 or so people who even watched that show. And Tsunami3K.
My hopes for the rest of the decade are to hear you talk about: Baccano, Basquash, Bokurano, Eden of the East, Kenichi, Rideback, Sengoku Basara, Eureka Seven, Samurai 7, Tsubasa/xxxHolic(No hate for Clamp!) REC, Last Exile…and maybe Xam’d. Oh yeah, and 5 cm/s; but Clarissa is reviewing that on the next regular episode. I cannot wait. I absolutely loved that movie. The very end, with “One More Time;One More Chance” was full of emotion for me.
Also, for Clarissa, I just finished watching the original Saint Seiya, and I had wanted to buy it, but I cannot find the full sow subbed or dubbed anywhere. I think you’ve covered it in some other episode, but I don’t know if you had any status on how much is actually released in English. I know it’s Huge in Latin America, but not so much here; which is sad because it was influential to other mangaka’s, which eventually brought us shows like Bleach.
Patiently waiting for the next episode.
Right now, Saint Seiya is unfinished in its official US release. Things aren’t really looking good for it to get picked back up. ADV released 60 episodes worth of the uncut version, which were later collected into two “brick” releases with 30 episodes each – that’s probably the best way to get it if you’re so inclined.
I’m hoping that Saint Seiya Lost Canvas may make it through due to the updated character designs and being a short OAV, and that it may somehow enable someone to license rescue the rest of the original and dump it out in a few thinpacks.
Discotek could always get it, if the Fist thing works out. I’m suprised FUNi hasn’t considered picking it up for streaming, though.
I wouldn’t bother with streaming right now. Unless you’ve got a great connection, streaming is not a great option, I also like HD. I’d be happier with download able content with commercials in it. I’ll look at streaming as a better option when we get wide spread faster internet speeds.
Michael "MikeyBear" Callahan says:
Can’t wait now, next episode will start with 2003, and therefore you will have to get into Texhnolyze, the greatest anything ever! I have been trying to get you to review that forever, but you said you wouldn’t because Gerald “intensely, intensely hates it!” Gerald is out of his mind, that show is, to me at least, the most important anime ever made! I want to know what Clarissa thinks, as she is the most intelligent and clear-headed one by far.
Vitaliy says:
This show has been great thus far. As others have stated, I also enjoy the decade in review type of shows and this one is by far the best because I can relate to it the most. I started watch anime in late 1990s with all the fansub VHS tapes and I remember how digisubs were just becoming more and more prevalent, so it’s really interesting to hear about shows that became mainstream because of the advent of the new medium.
Can’t wait to hear the rest of the decade. Keep up the great work!
Oh yea, something else you forgot to mention in 2001, Initial D: Third Stage movie.
I don’t know how you guys look at that side of anime (if not the automotive world in general), but the movie was done amazingly well. Granted if you wanted to see it, you would have to catch up on First and Second stages to know what is going on for the 3rd Stage or read up to volume 16 or so of the manga.
Maybe you guys can do a mention on the 4th Stage TV series as well? Well, I’ll find out soon enough on the next podcast 🙂
Soooo, we’re pretty sure it was D.Z. making all those annoying anon posts on the old blog now…
He’s a man on a mission.
Oh, yeah, forgot a favorite of mine which didn’t make the list. Salaryman Kintaro finally got made into an anime around this time. It didn’t catch on here, since the majority of people who buy anime in the U.S. aren’t (or weren’t) old enough to have had an office job, yet, but it’s great for people who like series dealing with real world stuff. And then there’s the Excel Saga, spin-off Puni Puni Poemi, which is probably the only spoof of hentai anime we’ll ever get here. (Or at least the only good one. Though I did sort of dig that U-Jin Doraemon thing from CPM from a while back…)
Escaflowne the Movie: I must be the only person who like the movie and not the TV show. Maybe because I saw the first, but I think the movie cut out All the problems that I have with the show.
Gatekeepers: I saw the sequel OVA (Gatekeepers 21) without seeing the first and thought it was ok.
Animation Runner Kuromi: Back when CPM was still around, I saw & loved it. Now I own the DVD thank to you guys reminding me.
Cyborg 009: Like the 2004 Astro Boy remember seeing it on Toonami and wonder what going on, never seeing pass that one episode.
Cat Soup: What The F**k!
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within: Pop in the DVD, press on the mute button, turn up the your music, do some works.
Metroplis: A little too long, but a good movie.
Millennium Actress: My favorite Satoshi Kon movie next to Perfect Blue.
Patlabor WXII: have it been the only Patlabor I watch, I really enjoy the movie.
Spirited Away: I actually like howl’s and Ponyo more than Spirited Away, but Princess Mononoke is by far he best.
Read or Die the OVA: like the ROD, but your right in saying the OVA are the best.
S-cry-ed: They was some great episode (like 22 or 23) but it too uneven.
Full Metal Panic: This is the best example for single disc anime, because you can just the first 12 episodes and stop. Also, I don’t get the problems with Tessa as a character. I understand someone like her doesn’t make sense as captain, but let not forget that FMP is about a 16 year old soldier protecting a high school girl who kick he ass every time he use a weapon. Yes, yes, there images & doujinshi out there of her naked, But that more of the losing fans out than the actually character.
Since best-of lists exist for the sole purpose of people filling up the comments section with what THEY would have chosen, here are my best-ofs for 2000-2002
-Gaogaigar Final [uh, we said that –Daryl]: Not as much fun as the tv series once it got going, but still good.
-Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo [and we said that –Daryl]: complete awesome that I never get tired of.
-Grappler Baki [we said that too –Daryl]: Until we get the manga in english, this is the best it’s going to get. Marred by a completely terrible DVD master. At least the economy box set is super cheap.
-JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures prequel [and this one –Daryl]: Awesome, not as well-animated as the original series. Hurry the eff up, Viz. I want to read the complete manga, and I can’t bear to read the hideous scanlations out there.
-S-CRY-ed [ditto; so are you basically just saying “me too!” here? –Daryl]: For the reason of total, indefensible, nostalgia.
And the WORST anime I saw during this period: Great Dangaioh. So freaking painful to watch, made somewhat hilarious by the last 15 seconds rendering the entire series pointless.
And the anime that I’m most disappointed still isn’t available in English: Maju Sensen. There are parts of that manga that are more badass than Devilman.
No, the worst was Cross Game from last year. I mean, come on. Lets set the show up in the first episode as a love story between the boy and girl, then at the end of that episode, Kill her off. Awesome. That killed it for me. That and Clannad, That show made no sense, but had an awesome closing.
Daryl, it’s almost but not quite the same thing as saying “me too!”, considering those are the only anime I consider good/great from the 2000-2002 time period. You guys mentioned a lot of stuff that I didn’t, and not because I haven’t seen it.
From the year 2000, I liked Transformers Car Robots (as long as you don’t take it seriously).
Also, I know I’m giving myself rope to hang but I enjoyed Please Teacher/Twins.
Another thing, why do people like FLCL if that too is a heavy anime reference show too? Do people just ignore that and think it’s just deep and crazy?
Car Robots is notable for me as it was the beginning of the end of my interest in Transformers as a whole (capped off by Revenge of the Fallen). It really accelerated my interest in anime as I turned my focus to shows like Gundam and Macross as Wing and such were just taking off at the time.
Prede says:
I LOVE “Animation Runner Kuromi” ! One of my favorite comedies! It’s nice to hear you guys liked it. “Interstella 5555” is an AMAZING movie and Daft Punk rules! “Alien Nine” also came out in 2001, which is an amazing little series. It’s quite the disturbing and creepy little show.
“Cat Soup” is something I still want to see. The stoners like that eh? But yeah it’s not for the otaku IMO, and I never saw it lol [don’t do stuff like this –Daryl]. CPM had some balls to release that even back then though, that’s why I always respected them.
LoL you guys don’t like “Noir”? I’m watching it right now and I like it *shrug* .
ROD OVA is MUCH better then the TV show 😉 . Love the OVA. I think Manga made a great pick as well. They tend to stick to some random shows with more mainstream appeal, but they know what they’re doing. That’s one of my favorite OVAs.
s-CRY-ed is indeed an up and down kinda show. I have huge problems with it, but there are parts I really liked too.
Wild 7…I’ve heard of that! But I know nothing about it. Sounds pretty cool lol!! Reminds me of Mad Bull 34…because what your you’re describing is NUTS lol. Totally “off the hook” as you will.
Dai Sato indeed wrote the script on Gits SAC. He is one of my favorite screenwriters.
But what’s the best show of 2002? “Petite Princess Yucie”! I am not joking…that is such an amazing TV series. Everyone should watch it. “Princess Tutu” was great too though!
“Abenobashi” was a great show. I really liked it, but I didn’t like the ending very much.
The only thing I’ve really seen by Studio 4c is “Tweeny Witches” which was really good.
I hate Chobits, I try to pretend that didn’t happen 😛 .
If you want insane Tomino…GARZEY’S WING…that must be seen!
Heat Guy J was a big mistake for Geneon lol…they speant spent what Funimation speant spent on FMA on that. Very painful.
Haibane Renmei was great! It was a little hard to watch, because the first half is very slow. But the last episode is AMAZING.
Almost “Angle Angel Cop” zone? LOL!!! That show is frigen crazy! I like how you guys reference that and Mad Bull all the time hehe.
Anyway great podcast guys! Love your show!!! AWO for the win 😉
BTW someone should give Yoshiaki Kawajiri money to do something. I love his OVAs and Movies.
Shinmaru says:
Definitely agreed on Millennium Actress — that’s my favorite Kon movie. Also agreed on Spirited Away; I like it, but as far as Miyazaki goes, I’m a bigger fan of Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke.
penguintruth says:
Gundam 00 had its problems, but there’s no way Gundam SEED was even close to as good. It was bland, passionless tripe, a staple of early 2000s anime. So many similar shows just had this fake veneer that screamed, “Ooooh look, shiny!” It was insulting.
Please talk more shit about Dunbine.
irriadin says:
No .hack//SIGN mention here? C’mon, the music was great! (Incidentally, I think it’s better to watch the show to the isolated score track on the dubbed dvds.) If there ever was an anime that was bolstered from mediocrity to something more on the merits of the soundtrack alone, it’s .hack//SIGN.
[Nope! Not even worth acknowledging. The Yuki Kaijura soundtrack is the ONLY redeeming factor of that franchise, and even then the usage of the tracks is inappropriate to what’s actually happening. It wasn’t “bolstered from mediocrity” thanks to the soundtrack, it was elevated UP to “sub-par, below average, unentertaining, and transparently designed by committee.” –Daryl]
Though I don’t feel like reading through the 75 or so comments before me (and knowing how tardy I am for bothering to get to it by this point), here’s my two pennies…
– The Evangelion Legacy is something I’m not too big on either.
– I remember Candidate For Goddess when it was on Cartoon Network, but remember thinking the show was pretty off as well even though I tried sticking to it because I liked it’s Busby Berkeley-ish opening theme.
– The early 2000’s was obviously a big time for anime to find it’s way to the American public and where we were then as viewers and fans.
– I wish I never went to see FF: The Spirits Within.
– “The Adult Empire Strikes Back” was a very good Shinchan film. I sorta wished FUNimation had licensed that.
– Certainly Go managed to find an audience here thanks to Hikaru no Go.
– “The Cat Returns” is a nice kid film. And I agree with Daryl’s opinions on Mononoke Hime being Miyazaki’s best over Spirited Away.
Well, on to 2003!
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Samsung Hercules - T-Mobile's Galaxy S II Variant - Pictured, 4.5" Display Confirmed
Nate Kimmey
2011/08/07 9:33pm PDT Aug 7, 2011
Still holding out for the mythical (pun intended) Samsung Hercules, leaked via a T-Mobile roadmap a couple months back? While we don't have any pricing or release info just yet (though that September 26 release date certainly seems possible), TmoNews has gotten a hold of a few pictures of the device that confirmed it as the 4.5" Galaxy S2 T-Mobile variant.
These pictures don't confirm everything that is rumored about the phone, but they do have some good information in them:
The Hercules will officially be marketed as a Galaxy S2 phone
Runs Android 2.3
TeleNav GPS Navigator and Netflix pre-installed
8 megapixel camera
Four capacitive buttons (unlike the international version of the GS2)
Yeah, September can't come soon enough.
HTC Sensation 4G On T-Mobile: Coming June 15 For All, As Early As June 12 At Select Walmart Stores
2011/05/31 7:15pm PDT May 31, 2011
Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid)
Update: It has been confirmed by T-Mobile that the Sensation 4G will cost $199.99 on a two-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. Still no word on off-contract pricing, however.
It doesn't come as much of a surprise, but T-Mobile has finally announced the release date of the long-awaited Sensation 4G - by June 15 at T-Mobile retail stores, and as early as June 12 at select Wal-Mart locations. Unfortunately, T-Mobile didn't provide anything in the way of pricing, but we'll certainly be hearing about that in the coming days.
Qualcomm Developer Phone Packs 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Snapdragon, 13 Megapixel Camera - But Won't Be Hitting Carriers Anytime Soon
2011/03/28 1:46pm PDT Mar 28, 2011
The last two Android developer phones - the Nexus One and Nexus S - have both been quite popular amongst the Android fans because of their latest-gen hardware and fast-paced software updates (though maybe not so much for the N1). But a new developer phone coming straight from chip manufacturer Qualcomm won't be aiming to replace your personal phone - it's all about the development.
Knowing just a few of its specs, it certainly seems like it could be some manufacturer's next flagship phone, but there are two big catches:
1.2 GHz Dual core Snapdragon processor with Adreno 220 GPU
1.2 megapixel front-facing camera
13 megapixel rear camera
Stereo speaker system
Four microphones
No Market access
Battery "pack" as opposed to a cell
Those last two points are the reason this phone won't be available or even usable for consumers.
CES 2011: ASUS's Eee Pad MeMO - Dual-Core Snapdragon Sketchpad
Brian O'Toole
2011/01/08 4:07pm PDT Jan 8, 2011
ASUS turned a few heads with their recent device unveilings, with one of the more intriguing ones being their Eee Pad MeMO. Unlike almost every other tablet device here at CES, the MeMO is not using a Tegra II processor but will instead be powered by the latest Snapdragon. The MSM8260 is the first dual core processor we've seen from Qualcomm, and we were eager to put the 1.2 GHz chip through its paces.
Motorola Droid 2 Global Details Popping Up All Over Verizon's Site, Still Not Official
Aaron Gingrich
2010/11/02 9:48am PDT Nov 2, 2010
Droid 2 Global
The Motorola Droid 2 Global is really turning out to be the worst-kept secret since the Bay of Pigs invasion, isn't it? We've been hearing inklings of it since mid-September, including rumors that the CPU would be clocked at 1.2 GHz.
Now, Droid-Life's legion of tipsters have spotted two more official Verizon documents featuring the Droid 2 Global: a holiday ad featuring the D2G (above), and nothing other than a sheet listing the tech specs.
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Tears of Moonlight
OOC: If you want to join, please sign up in the sign-up thread (http://animeforum.com/showthread.php?p=322392#post322392). From now on please make clear when you’re saying something ‘out of character’ (non story material/information). Down below I’ll post a short list o the current RPG-ers who have entered the RPG. If something is wrong with the information, please let me know. If you character isn’t yet on the list, then please post in the sign-up thread before posting. You will be added to this list ^_^
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Name RPG-er
~ Name of their character ~ Expertise ~ Age ~ Gender
[Seed] {6}
Tora_No_Unmei
~ Kuusai / Kuu ~ Weapons & Blacksmith ~ 18 ~ M
haldir-the-elven-warrior
~ Haldir ~ Master archer ~ 34 ~ M
~ Talen Twinstone ~ Strategy and planning ~ 20 ~ M
g0d_of_death
~ Scythe ~ Blades ~ 17 ~ M
Dark-Venus-Girl
~ Lerena Leigh Helena ~ Computers & Telekinesis (only works in the dark/shade) ~ 29 ~ F
wing 7
~ Avenger ~ Weapon use & Strategy ~ 37 ~ M
[Life] {7}
DarkGundamPilot
~ Kaikara / Kai ~ Weapons & Repairing/Modifying of them ~ 17 ~ F
~ Tessy O’Harrah ~ Strategy and planning ~ 17 ~ F
Flame Demon
~ Mario ~ Gun specialist ~ 18 ~ M
Shadow_Clash
~ Huron Blackheart ~ Engineer (Machinery/Weapons/Robots) ~ 27 ~ M
~ Shinsei Raifu ~Tracker & Gathering information ~ 18 ~ M
~ Alexander ~ Hacking ~ 20 ~ M
red storm
~ Tanaya ~ Material Combat ~ 17 ~ F
[Life’s headquarters]
Tessy walked back and forth inside the meeting room, her hands clasped together behind her back as she paced through the room. “Right!” She stopped pacing, and turned around 45º, facing a group of five of their very best elite. “I brought you together here because I received some..disturbing reports last night..” She placed the palms of her hands down on her desk and eyed the experts, one by one. “There have been some severe tremors spotted in Sudan, a African country just below Egypt. Half of this country is covered with the sands of the Sahara as some of you might know.. In the midst of this desert, at yesterday 8PM our time, 11PM local time, the earth split, close to one of the few oil reserves left. This crack is currently thirty feet wide, and..” She paused, sighing softly, in an annoyed way. “..the dept is unknown..but sulfur dioxide has been isolated from the damps escaping this crack. Sulfur dioxide is one of the main components of volcanic gasses..”
She let another pause settle after her words before she continued, a picture of the area popping up on the screen behind her as she switched on the projector laptop standing on her desk. The crack was about 13 miles removed from the oil reserve, yet the projection also showing how the crack was slowly growing. “The crack is still closing in on the drilling site. Employees already have been evacuated. At this rate it will reach the site in three days..” Her hands slowly closed into fists and she slammed them on her desk. “We don’t KNOW who did this, but if this reserve will be destroyed we’ll lose 38% of our oil reserves. If we’ll only spend it on the most needed things and cut down the oil supply to citizens completely we’ll still have 15% of our transport units be taken out of action. I don’t believe I need to tell you what this will do to our defensive units…”
She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, calming down a bit again. “Needless to say we’ll be send to stop this from happening. Earthquakes aren’t unusual, but they are in this area, and of this scale. From what we have found out the tremors that were felt in the area might very well be caused by the use of explosives. Witnesses even testified that they heard explosions near the crack. We believe that Seed is behind this.. Only those rotten fish brains would think about something like that! They want to safe the world, but they don’t mind destroying it while they are at it! What difference does it make when they~” She interrupted herself, swallowing away her anger and trying to regain her calm.
“Either way.. we should seek the ones responsible out and stop them before they will actually succeed. Our theory is that if the explosions will be stopped, the crack will stop moving and the oil reserves will be saved. Any further questions?”
[Seed’s Headquarters]
Talen sat back on and chair, balancing on two legs of it, his feet resting crossed on the wooden table in front of him. He had a small strand of grass clenched between his lips and was slowly chewing on it. “Hey.. Hey! Okay, everybody listening? I called a meeting today cause this morning Ruby here..” He threw a smile at the young red-head girl standing besides him, before continuing. “..brought me the news that she has gotten a phone call from her good friend Ashmin who lives down in Sudan, small country down in Africa..” Ruby pulled at his shirt and Talen bended down to listen to her. “..er..make that a small country, 1/4th the size of the US…” He added, slightly embarrassed.
“Anyway, some sort of big quakes have been felt by the locals and now a big crack in the ground has been formed. Big crack that has a sulfur smell hanging around it, like volcanoes and stuff. So, it’s pretty deep, and I wouldn’t want to be at the bottom of that thing personally.” He grinned a bit and continued. “So.. this wouldn’t be all that much of a problem if it weren’t for the huge oil reserve located pretty damn near that crack. And it’s still growing too. Now..there’s always explosions heard before the crack cracks further, so apparently something fishy is going on here.. I mean, those explosions don’t happen all by themselves, now do they? Now, we all know Life doesn’t take our planet very seriously, but I had never thought they’d be this stupid.. Apparently they want to bring the magma from the crack together with this oil-reserve and burn it all in one big shot reaction. This will generate, apart from the huge toxic clouds, an incredible amount of energy. No doubt that this is their goal. A lot of damn energy at ones, not thinking much further in the future then the upcoming couple of years. Just their cup of tea I’d say.”
He popped his feet from the table and stood up. “Well, we’ll have to stop this from happening off course. Not only would this procedure cause a LOT of pollution, but Life’s forces would gain an awesome amount of energy at ones, and will surely plan an attack on us. I say we’ll dispatch a couple of experts down to Sudan and prevent this disaster from happening. I hope they’ll take it seriously cause this one is a biggy. No less then 38% of the worlds remaining oil reserves would be burned in a couple of hours. According to the numbers and information I got that crack should reach the reserves in about three days. If anyone has some questions or something, then please ask them now.” He finished his little speech, smiling.
Scythe listened to Talen as he stood at the back of the group throwing his dagger in the air then catching it. He bagan to walk away from the meeting. This doesn't involve me, what's the point of sticking around? Scythe asked himself as he sheathed his dagger.
Haldir stood in a dark corner listening to talen before walking to his horse.He was pondering 'why would Life do this crazy stunt?'.Digging through his saddle bag he found a a horse brush.As he brushed the horse he couldn't stop thinking about life and the crack.
Kuu cocked his head from where he'd taken one of the few open chairs. Which was actually a slapped together lean-to stool which looked unsteady to others, the reason no one chanced to sit on it. He frowned faintly. Cat-green eyes narrowed before he raised a tan-hand in the air, waiting to be recognized and once he had, a few gazes of some still there turned in his direction, he didn't get up, staying settled, stretching out long legs to unbend them, taking a pause before speaking to be sure he knew what his question was,"Why would Life do something like this? Isn't that oil reserve theirs? If they destroy it, they also lose."
He raised a slim eyebrow, a tanned hand brushing blonde tipped brown hair back before meeting the gaze of the man two years his senior. He paused to think, still watching the man before waving a hand at the group near, minus the pair that had already vanished. Kuusai had seen them leave but brushed it off,"Who would be sent anyway? Whos best for this type of job? I would think our pair that already left, Scythe and Haldir would be the best, being the fighters...But we don't want to leave them on their own."
The 18 year old blacksmith fell silent, allowing Talen to answer his questions. He took the pause to flash a small grin at the girl Ruby, waving a single finger lightly in greeting to her before returning his gaze to Talen.
Shinsei tipped the chair he'd slipped into, back on two legs, trying to act interesting, plucking at the strap of the goggles as he listened and when he raised his hand to speak, he seemed to upset his recarious balance on the chair and it toppled over backwards, sending the 18 year old tumbling head first over the back where he hit the floor in a pile and tried to make as though it were nothing, as though he ment to do it, hopping to his feet and shaking it off, skin gaining a red tinge. He shakily fixed the goggles back ontop of his head, holding his hand up again. Once he was called on he lowered his hand, toying with the strap of material across the palm of his left hand with his right before dropping his hands and folding them behind his back, trying to look professional and seemed to remember he'd been noticed to ask a question and quickly worded it in his mind before asking in the simplest way possible,"What now? Who goes? We need the oil."
Thats all he planned to ask, leaning slightly to pick up the fallen chair and right it, settling back down gingerly, rubbing the back of his head before lowering his gaze, pulling a booted foot to rest on the edge of the chair, knee bent.
Haldir's horse perked an ear hearing his masters name.Haldir stopped brushing and sighed knowing he would be sent to investigate.He jumped on his horse and rode out of the base to get some air.
Lerena leans against a wall. She had pulled her long black hair up into a long ponytail. The ponytail made her look slightly taller and it ended at the chest. She decided to give herself a different look from what people are used to seeing. Her skin is a light peach and she has gray eyes. She was wearing a sort of whitish-gray sleeveless shirt and at the shirt folds it was light green. She was wearing a light purple cloth around each arm and a white bandage holds it in place tight enough for it to stay there. She wears a yellow sash and a long blue skirt. She has blue string tied around her sash, and a black string tied loosely around her waist. She wears black arm guards and wears gray braceletts around her left wrist. She has an emerald necklace around her neck allowing her the telekinesis ability she has. She put on some black sandals and she has a bracelett with a crescent moon charm around her right ankle. On her right shoulder she has a blue tied bow tattoo. She holds a staff, the top of it is gold and the rest is blue. A black string is tied around her staff. She looks out at the background around her. She holds her staff in a tight grip with her right hand the left one hanging done by her side. "So, it's the same dark breeze today isn't it?" she asks herself with a sigh.
He rode to the top of a hill and looked into the distance.'why is life making that crack.'he thought watching the sunrise.Dark sky(the horse)was getting restless and started pounding the ground with his hooves."Dark sky are you getting bored"he said to the horse.Shaking his head in a yes,Dark sky started walking down the hill.
Lerena sighed, and grabbing her staff she walked over to the kitchen. She pours herself some herbal tea. She stands in the kitchen drinking it slowly than she puts the cup in the sink. She walks outside."I wonder who'll be outside tonight...or if it nighttime...it's really hard to tell" she whispers softly.
Haldir rode back to the base slowly for he wasn't in any hury.When he was 30 yards away he saw the figure of lerena.Dark sky perk an ear seeing her and started walking faster.
Talen nodded, taking out a small list that held the names off all experts and their expertise, having ticked off several names. “I indeed wanted to send Scythe and Haldir, but you as well, Kuu, if you’d agree to come along, off course. Fair enough, Scythe and Haldir do their job well, but arrows run out, and swords and bows break. Besides..you are capable of wielding a weapon well, and you know it, just like Avenger, who I’d also like to get on this mission. Also I was thinking about sending Lerena. She might be able to track those responsible down using her telekinesis. Oh..and myself, cause I just love to stand in your way and try to keep you all in touch with the latest gossip I’ll be receiving from my little brothers and sisters.”
Talen’s eyes grew deadly serious now. “This is BIG, and I mean BIG. We can’t afford to let that oil reserve be burned. I’d rather send a specialist too many then one too few to get this done..”
Talen took the bit of grass from his lips and threw it away. “I’m aware that some of the people involved aren’t at this meeting however. I’ve given Ruby some letters, which explain this mission, and will contain a small map of the area we’ll dispatch to. She will be on her way to deliver them to those involved after this meeting. I felt everybody had the right to know what we’re working on. Off course, if anyone decides not to go that’s totally up to them.”
He walked to the blackboard that stood behind him and sketched a rough map of the area on it as he continued talking. “As for your question on how we know it was Life.. We don’t. But we do know that someone is causing explosions down that crack, that it’s growing, and that Life has the technology to transfer all the heat this reaction will generate into pure energy. This reserve is theirs indeed, but instead of taking the oil bit by bit they will take it all with one big bang. I know it’s not much of a motive, but right now they are the only suspects I can think off. We have no information of any rebellious group having formed, not any clues that anyone could get their hands on such strong explosives other then ourselves, and Life.”
Talen now doodled some badly drawn helicopters and some horses near the crack. “We managed to get our hands on five helicopters.. They were lent from Life for a while. Please threat the pilots taken hostage with respect. They will drop you off about 40 miles from this crack-thing. You’ll need to bring horses along to cover the remaining distance. Also, be sure to take enough drinking water. We’re talking dessert here. The helicopters should arrive here around the time the sun sets. You have until then to file any complains, or to tell me you’re not in. Oh, and to get your stuff packed, off course. “Did that answer your question, Kuu?”
Tessy frowned a bit as Shinsei toppled over, yet grinned broadly as he asked her that question, placing the fingertips of both her hands together. “Why…I’m so glad you asked Shinsei . YOU will got for one, being an..” She resented using the word extremely good after the stunt he had just pulled during her explanation. “..capable tracker, you shouldn’t have too much problems finding out where exactly in this crack these culprits are located. Huron, I’d also like to ask you to come along. We’re talking explosions here, and yeah, we might need one of your robots to neutralize or clean them up. I’d rather not risk any human lives on that task.. Kai? We could use your knowledge of weapons as well, should it come to a battle. Mario, well, you’ve got the best aim of everyone here, so I’d say the same goes for you, and Tanaya for that matter, as she’s the best in the field of material combats here. Oh, and Alexander? These bombs they are using, they might be using a computer program to handle the ignition. A hacker like yourself shouldn’t have much problems cracking those, would you?”
Tessy took a pause to take a deep breath, she had looked at the people as she called of their names, her face death-serious. “As for what we do now.. I have arranged four helicopters to arrive at 20:30, that’s 8:30 PM, to drop you and your equipment off in Sudan, near the oil reserve. This is where you’ll set up a small base. From there you will travel by jeep. You have about half a day to get ready before the helicopters will arrive just above this meeting hall. If you do not wish to go on this mission, or have objections of some sort, please report them to me. Any further questions?” She looked around the room again.
TodayIsMine
Mario walked around the Life base, meandering. So who's going to the oil site? I hope I get to go...I need the excitement. Mario thought as he headed toward his teammates agian. He propped his headphones onto his head and over his ears. He turned his mp3 player on. It could hold 15 million tracks, yet Mario liked to stick with his music...only about a list of 1000 songs. Mario likes to listen to rock, punk, and emo-punk music from the beginning of the millenium. He is much different from everybody else, seeing as he likes music over 100 years old. To Mario, though, this music brought him pleasure and happiness.
Mario walked up to the meeting room and sat in his chair again...not paying attention to much of anything...only his music. He was listening to the Bouncing Souls...a punk band from the 1990s-a little bit into the 2000s. Oh! I love this song! Mario exclaimed in his head as he heard "Kids and Heros" beginning - probably his favourite song from the Bouncing Souls.
Mario uncovered one of his ears to listen to his music and Tessy at the same time. Then he started to drum on the desk...and he was told to shut up. He laughed a little, quietly.
"Tessy...Ummmm, who's going on the oil excavation thing?" Mario questioned. Then he continued to listen to his music.
Life:
Tanaya, who was seated right next to Mario, reached out to smack him at the back of his head. "Turn of the noise and pay attention for a change." she said. "You're one of the guys picked if that's what you're wondering."
Tanaya was annoyed, it had to be a really big oil reserve, figures. Perhaps this was her chance to find out who made her this way. She raised her hand. "Tessy, one question: What's our mission equipment?"
Scythe walked over to the training dojo. He had already succeeded in destroying a large potion of the wall with his sword. No one would train with him, his sword techniques were too powerful, so the walls made for good duals. Scythe unsheathed the great blade. "What the hell does Life think they're doing? Wht would they try to destroy all that oil?" Maybe they found a new oil supply, so they're going to try and terminate the one that we use." Scythe smashed his blade into the wall, causing that area of the base to shake. He had been getting stronger. "These Life bastards had better watch out, 'cause when I get to them..." Scythe brought his blade back and smashed it into the wall again, the wall crumbled and half the blade cracked off and was sent flying out of the dojo, and down the hall.
OOC; One question. I know its strange. But could you guys possibly, like Tears and I, put above your posts, Life or Seed? It just makes it easier to remember which side your characters are on. Theres alot of us to remember and a few of us have two characters to remember.
Kuu nodded easily when he was asked to join them,"I figured as much. Weapons break easily and sometimes at a bad time. So ofcourse you'd need a blacksmith on your side when we're on the battle field. It just means, all here can't ruin their weapons before I come back."
He rose, stretching easily before cocing his head,"It'll be good to have you with us hanshou(rebel leader) Talen."
He paused and his lips pursed into a frown,"But what type of repair tools should I bring? I can't pack to heavily....maybe atleast my hammer and clamps....What do you think Talen?"
Kuu was a boy who'd lost his memory, either from a head injury or something else. But since he'd lost his memory as a child, had come upon the Seed organization and wanted to join. But being he couldn't remember his name, only knew he wanted to help, he was given a name, Kuusei, a name to fit their organization. And since then he grew to repair weapons and fight just as well with them.
Shinsei seemed nothing like the tracker he was well known for being. When he wasn't on the field, he seemed to end up fumbling and tripping at times, falling right in the middle of something. He flushed a faint shade of pink.
So finally he turned away and spoke up again,"So we send one of Hurons bots in first? Or me? I'll go on ahead once we set down and look."
He raised a hand, tapping the goggles,"I'll record what I can when we do. But no one comes with alright Tess? Last time I was sent to track, SOMEONE followed and made a racket that I was found out. So I go alone when I'm looking."
He seemed calmer and more incontrol of his movements, settled easily, leaning forward on his bent knee, a few strands of reddish-black hair slipping from under the goggles to fall over his forhead before the goggles slipped down, nearly over his icy blue eyes before he was sharply pushing them up.
His goggles were specially made and fixed for help to Shinsei. But they could only do so much while he was moving. The most he could do with them was gather some heat signals, directions and could only record some things. But the recording was never very clear, so he hardly ever used it. They usually depended on his memory.
He glanced sideways when Tanaya smacked the newly returned Mario and chuckled quietly before turning his gaze back to Tessy,"Do we really have to bring him?" He jerked his thumb over his sholder at the boy with the mp3 player,"After all, I don't think we'll need much fighting force."
~~~ Seed ~~~
Lerena didn't see anyone and she started to twirl her staff around.She stopped a few minutes later and walked into an arcade. She slipped a money into the machine. Noticing it doesn't work she kicks it. "WORK YOU STUPID THING!"
OOC: I did that at first but decided not to so I went back to edit the post. Sure thing, it'll be easy
avenger looked surprised he wasnt sent. for this. but he follows tallens orders. avenger went to a small area with a stone leaned against i it and went to sleep
alex sat at his desk and started looking at the sealing. tess ill go im a little scared but i think ill crack some codes in no time
Haldir wondered around the base then went to the dojo with his bow and quiver only.he grabbed 4 targets and set them up at different ranges.They where at 5,20,60, and 100 yards.He grabbed an arrow and aims at the 100 yard target.
"Ow," Mario cried out after being smacked i the head by Tanaya, "What the hell was that?" Mario began to smile and laugh as he discovered how much that one small smack in the head hurt. "Alright Tanaya, I'll turn down the music." Mario agreed as he lowered the volume on his mp3 player.
Mario sat back, tilting his chair back slightly, and he began to notice a certain beauty in Tanaya. "Are you going on the expedition too Tanaya?" Mario asked with a slight smile on his face.
"Haldir." Scythe said as he saw his fellow seed member enter the dojo. "Did you listen to what Talen had to say at the meeting?" He asked as he walked over to the weapon storage to grabe another of his swords. "I left too early, I didn't bother to listen to what that fool had to say." Scythe said as he sheathed his new blade and walked up beside Haldir.
Searchman
Huron was lessening to the briefing from his room by a COM link. “Ok Tessy I’ll be in it. It will give me a chance to test out something’s” Huron said over the COM link.
Huron then turned off the link and continued his work on his battle bike.
Tanaya smiled, it looked like the smack hurt. Good. But soon after he started laughing, and asked her if she was on this mission too.
She sighed "Yes Mario, I am going on this mission too. If you would stop listening to that thing and start listening to Tessy you would know that." Onestly, does this guy have any sense of duty at all?
Her sensitive cat-ears twitched as she could still hear the music loud and clear. Noise had always been her weakness because of her sensitive ears. She shook her head "Hey Mario, I know I sound a bit bossy but this is one of the greatest oil reserves here. We can't afford to be slacking of now." She turned back to Tessy. "So let's get this job over with shall we?"
Mario looked back at Tanaya. "Sorry..." Mario said as he remembered she had weak ears. Mario turned off the musci and sat properly in his chair, slouched a bit.
"I forgot about your ears Tanaya...I didn't mean to piss you off." Mario put a serious face on and listened to the debriefing of the mission.
Haldir glanced over to scythe then to the targets and drew an arrow.He said "Talen said who would be going and how we were going to get there.Kuu is going incase any of our weapons break." pointed toward the broken blade.Aiming toward the 100 yard he said"we are the two men wrecking crew."He fired the arrow and it finds the center of the target.
“Kuu, that’s too much honour, I’m merely the er.. what’s the word again..? ..Mission-guy!” Talen laughed nervously. He liked the information gathering and getting something arranged but briefings weren’t his strong point and they made him nervous. “Anyways.. I think you could bring along your hammer, and clamps, indeed, and we already took a decent amount of arrow-wood and metals from the storage. They will be loaded into the helicopters ones they arrive. And..ah..just a second.. where did I leave the cursed thing..” Talen had turned around and seemed to be going through a whole pile of junk that was laying just behind the blackboard. After a while he arose from the pile with a grin on his face. “Found it!” He dragged a pretty heavy suitcase with two hands to the table and clicked it open. Inside it was a rather compact welding device. “We found this thing near an abandoned Life base. We’re not quite sure how long it will hold but it should do the trick for a while. It’s easy to make fire with this thing, or do some really quick repairs I suppose. Think you could work with it Kuu? Ahh..anyway! To everybody else, meeting is over. Please go pack your stuff and be ready around sunset, about 5 hours from now, unless you’re not coming.”
With this Ruby nodded and took a small package of envelops and ran off, searching for the ones who had been mentioned by Talen, handing them the letters which contained all the information Talen had said during the briefing.
“The robots can’t be used properly unless we give them co-ordinates I think.. So as much as you may dislike it..you will most likely have to closely co-operate with Huron. They need their commands after all. Now as for Mario’s company..” She cast her eyes to the ground and shook her head sadly. “I know it can be difficult to communicate with him while he’s listening to his so-called…music, but if Life is involved with this then I don’t want to take any risk. They won’t let us destroy their bombs without putting up a fight.”
Tessy turned her head now to Tanaya and smiled, nodding. “Indeed. We’ll have to give our bests! You all have about 6 hours left to pack and prepare yourself. You are all granted full access to the weapon deposit to take whatever items and equipment you find necessary. I doubt I’ll have to ask you to not waist any of it unnecessary though.. Well, that ends this briefing, everybody, dismissed.”
Tanaya nodded and walked out of the briefing room. She headed straight for the weapon deposit. Once there, she began to sort out her equipment. She picked a handgun and a few ammo rounds. Though she wasn't planning on actively using them, she prefered to rely on her material combat, it never hurt to be prepaired.
Speaking of prepaired, it never hurt to do a bit of training. She had a few hours to burn anyway. Having picked her equipment, Tanaya made her way to the training facilities, once she arived she started going trough her usual warming up routine, she ran a few laps around the room before starting on the punching bag. She punched the bag until a dent could be clearly seen in it, and then continued with a few streching exercises, streching her body in near-inhuman ways.
But then again, she wasn't fully human, was she? She remembered Mario's comment back at the briefing center. Sure, he meant it in a nice way, but it still pissed her of. People looked at her differently because of her ears, and that was something she couldn't take. Was it her fault that she was created this way?
Frustrated, she decided that that was enough streching exercise, and continued to punch a hole in the punching bag.
"Why wuld he want me to go?" Scythe asked, "I've never been on a mission before, and this one seems to be rather important." Marth looked at the arrow in the centre of the target. "Nevertheless, this will proove to be a fun expedition, I think." Scythe smiled as he stepped back and watched Haldir shoot at the targets.
"Yes it should be,"Haldir said while firing another arrow at the next target at the same extrodinary accuracy.Haldir was one of the best archers in the world it seemed as if he had been trained for years.He put away his bow and went to get his swords that were in his saddle bag.He closed his eyes while crossing his swords against his chest.With great speed he attacked a target cutting it in three dozen pieces.
"You're fast." Scythe said in amazemet. "But speed isn't strength." Scythe said as he looked at the wall he destroyed and smiled. "So do you have any idea when we're leaving?" He asked, "Or should I go talk to Talen?"
"5 hours i think" he said sheathing his swords.Haldir whistled and Dark sky came trotting to him.He jumped on the horse and said "You better get packed my freind 5 hours will be gone before you know it and as for me i am going for a ride."He threw a black cowboy hat on and rode out of the base.
Kuu seemed to perk up at the idea of working with a new weapon and atonce he was out of his chair, the thing toppling and somehow staying in one piece through his rough movement. But he seemed oblivious to the dismissed group, looking over the device Talen had brought out, checking all angles, weighing it carefully,"Hmm...Hmm..."
He tried a few things, rapping his knuckles against the side, frowning then looked up, seeming to remember Talen was there,"Its a bit heavy. But I think I can handle the weight. I'll work with it in the time before we have to leave after I pack most of my other things. Speaking of which...maybe I can test it with Haldirs sword...from what I hear, he broke it."
Sighing and slinging the welder back in the suitcase and clipping it shut, he lugged it off the table, setting off, stopping off where he knew Haldir had left the broken blade for him to pick up(since he DID say it was broken).
He reached the training rooms about the same time as Haldir was leaving and waved a slight good bye, calling to the man before he vanished,"I'll fix your sword before we leave. But don't be late Haldir, or you don't get your sword back."
Shaking his head, leaning the heavy suitcase against his outer thigh long enough to gather the broken sword and handle, taking them with him to his work shop, which was also primarily his bunk room. The place was a mess of tools, old weapons no longer needed, a few he still fooled around with. And so he set to work on repairing the tool, working for the first time with the welding tool that Talen said they'd found.
Shinsei frowned deeply, digging his chin into his knee. He really didn't like having to work in close quarters with someone...especially since that person had to give commands to electronic objects and make noise,"Well atleast he can follow...but NOT right on my tail. When scouting, I move alone."
He was plainly angered now by the fact of having to work with Huron so closely. He sighed, finally dropping his leg with an audible click to the floor,"If I have to work so close with the guy..I guess I should meet with him before hand and see if he can take a look at my goggles...they've been acting up since last mission."
Its the only words he gave for giving into Tessy, sulking now as he headed out of the meeting room, though his features changed once out the door and set off to find Huron, stopping Life members along the way, asking for his location.
avengerv woke up and went to talen and asked this talen you no ive been here along time 7 years infact thats longer than you i think i just wanna no while this mission is going on what the hell do you think i should do. i mean my job is to keep you safe i voud that along time ago but are you gonna go. to the mission cuz if not ill just train for awhile. but if so i ask if i should come to watch you and make sure you stay safe. then avenger looked kinda weird and wated for a responce.
alexander left his desk to go to his room where his laptop was he was charging its battery for when they left. alexander knew he probbaly get a computor at the mission but he has a rule he dosent use any computor but his. even if he has to connect it to another one. after hooking up the charger alex went back tom his desk and pulled out a picture of a brown haired pretty girl. it was a picture of ann his dead wife. alex put the small picture in his pocket he takes it everyware with him. it helps him do his work. alex put on a blue jacket he was getting ready to go to the mission in 5 hours. then he got out his clatholic neckless of jesus on the cross kissed it at put it away. sense alex's wife passed. he gets ready for every mission like its his last. alex set down and got on his desktop to waste time. he got a weird email from a hacker he emails information to the hackers name kiid. said to remember clean up after your self. alex thought it may be a joke or maybe a message of somekind. alex then continued to send emails to other hackers for some help on this mission. like what they no. alex went on with his buissness.
occ:the broken sword is scythe's not mine.
Haldir was riding around getting Black sky used to sand before the fight.He was used to riding in fast to catch his enemy of guard cause Black sky could run extremly silent."Black sky my old freind do you think this will be a fight or a raid"he said to the horse heading back to the base.
alexander got off the computor with a peice of paper he wrote some information down. then alex stood up and kinda danced around he was tired of waiting. he really wanted to find out this thing he wanted to know if it seeds falt he was at the point to ask tess when the hell are we getting this crap over with.
but alex cept quiet to wait for the time. alex is impatient.
but he just set down again and just realized its almost time you can just wait. so alex just started to count two 1 hundred.
Haldir rode into the base with a serious face.It was 30min until they where going to leave and he was getting restless.He was having some thoughts about the crack and the fact that life was they're only subjects.
Scythe decided not to pack anything. I would be a waste of energy, and He didn't need too much. Then he thought. 'Maybe a should take an extra sword incase this one breaks like the last one did.' Scythe waled over to the weapon storage room, and grabbed another longsword, and put in on his back. He bagan to walk, making his way outside.
Mario walked to his room and looked around for the right stuff to bring. He had to have his music, so he left his headphones around his neck, like he usually did. He packed some clothes, lots of money, and a few charms he had been given through his life. He noticed on charm and thought, Mom gave me this one...for my 14th birthday...before I left to train with Life. Well, I'll wear this one around my neck. Mario wore the charm around his neck. It was a silver dragon, and it was real silver.
Mario approached the weapons facilities and armed himself with a black pistol and about 7 rounds of ammo; a little dagger in his left pant leg; and he grabbed his own pistol, that he bought with his own money at home. He looked around to see if he needed anything else...he took on sniper - he had some advanced sniper skills. He disassembled the sniper and packed it in the case. He took the weapons and packed them in his large bag of items.
When Mario finished, he walked down to the training room. He was going to do one final workout before his departure. As Mario walked into the room, he noticed Tanaya beating the crap out of the punching bag. There was a small hole in it. "Wow! Tayana, stop it! Calm down..." Mario said as he ran over to her and seperated her from the bag. "I've been wondering something," Mario said, "does it bother you when people notice your ears? Is that what pissed you off in the briefing room? I'm sorry if I hurt you, but I relized my mistake and told you it, I meant nothing of it." Mario tried to explain as he offered his hand to Tanaya.
Tanaya was breathing heavily, and looked at Mario's hand. Of course it pissed her of! She had never asked for those ears! Hell, she had never asked to be used as a test subject in the first place! But how could he know that? He had never experienced what she had gone trough!
She shook her head, those were wrong thoughts. She could best preserve her anger for those that deserved it. She shouldn't, no she couldn't unleash them on Mario like that.
She shakingly took his hand. "I'm sorry Mario, It's just that... I never asked to be this way, to be different. They talk about me, of course they think I can't hear hem but I can. So I try to get them of me. But I reacted it on everyone who made comments on my ears, even you, while al you meant was that you forgot how sensitive they were."
She collapsed to the ground, shaking and hugging her knees to her chest. "Why, why did it have to be me?" Tears started welling into her eyes.
Huron finished his Battle bike so he wanted to test it to make shore it was working before the mission so Huron goes down to the training area to test it when he gets there Huron rolled it in the shooting rang and got ready. Huron got on the Bike and flipped a switched on the handle the front of the bike opened up and Huron dropped in and the back of bike finished the morph the Huron pulled out the energy rifle and got ready to fire.
occ:i won't be on until thursday
Haldir did not have to pack cause his saddle bag had everything he needed.Haldir had been a wonderer before he joined seed.He went into the dojo grabbed 4 targets and set the in different ranges and areas.Haldir climbed on Dark sky and rode 100 yards before grabbing his bow."Sirod Dark sky sirod," and Dark sky took off as fast as he can.
Haldir drew two arrows and fired hitting two of the four targets.Dark sky turned and charged the other way.They did this for 30mins then stopped so haldir could gather his arrows from the targets.
Talen tilted his head a little. “I appreciate your worry, Avenger, but I think I already mentioned that you were part of this mission already. Maybe Ruby has yet to deliver your letter then.” He smiled brightly. “No offence, but I’d rather have you at our side in case of a fight then to have your training here. Is that allright?”
As he asked this, a loud noise grew louder and louder, a strong wind sweeping up sand at the entrance of Seed’s hideout cave. “Ah..looks like the helicopters arrived.” Talen took a small backpack from underneath his small desk and slumped it over his shoulders. Looking at the entrance of the cave and then back at Avenger and waiting for reply.
Tessy went to her own dorm-room, entering her access-code and entered her room. She took her orange backpack from her back and shook all items out, above her bed. She checked them all, one by one, making sure she hadn’t forgotten anything.
Notebook, check, communication device, check, stunner, check, Swiss multiple uses knife, check, dried food pills, check, water bottle, check, first aid kid, check. She tapped her goggles to make sure they were still there and then proceeded to repack everything in her backpack, which she slided over her arms again, then making her way down the halls.
Mario looked at Tanaya with sympathy. "Tanaya...please don't cry." Mairo tried to talk to her, "Look...lemme tell you something that I have learned over the past few years of my life. Everyone is different...nobody will ever be the same as anybody else...NOBODY! I look at myself ever day in the mirror and see a happy kid who wants to have fun. I think, at your age, being almost the same as me, you should see the same..." Mario noticed the tears dripping off Tanaya's cheeks. He knelt down beside her and helped her out of her crunched position. "Please, Tanaya, I have known you only for a few months, but I wish for your happiness. You seem like such a great person, and I wish people would treat you properly...I don't believe in discrimination."
Mario paused and dug up some deep things to say, "Tanaya, you are different from everyone in the universe...and so am I. We have both been discriminated against and made fun of. Everyone is discriminated against some time in their life - you, obviously very much. But you have to move on, forget about what people say about you and live like you want to. Don't take crap from anybody. I never do, so you shouldn't either. You have to be proud of your individuality and differences from everyone else." Mario whiped the tears from Tanaya's face and stood her up with him. "Tanaya, how about I stick with you and make sure people appreciate you...make sure they don't screw you over or make fun of you. I wanna help you, you just have to accept my offer. Comon, let's go to the shooting range and fire some rounds." Mario smiled and hugged her lightly to comfort her. "Do you wanna come with me to the shooting range?" Mario asked with a smile of encouragement on his face.
Tanaya looked at Mario with a new face. Here was the boy who she had berated for his lack of duty, helping her from what could be called her biggest emotional pit. She felt... relieved, and it took her a moment to figure out why. He was concerned about her. Truely and genuely concerned. He had accepted her, despite her being what she was.
A happy kid who wants to have fun? Those words beared the ring of truth. She did want to have fun, she was only seventeen after all. But still, it wasn't the same. People looked down on her because she wasn't human, Mario was. She shook her head, that didn't matter now. Mario would help her. She would finaly be accepted, and after this mission was complete, she would have loads of friends.
She returned the hug, letting the final tears flow before whiping them away and facing Mario. "Sure, let's burn some rounds." Her smile turned into a playfull smirk. "Race you to it!" She called before taking of.
"Damn," Mario laughed, "can't let her beat me there!" Mario chased Tanaya...she won. "
Mario walked into the room and registered himself and Tanaya for a 20 minute practice. Mario placed himself in the shooting box and pulled out his pistol. He looked at Tanaya as she was looking away from him. He smiled...Mario loves helping people, and this person wasn't only helped, she was relieved of her problems...Mario felt proud of himself and of Tanaya - for being able to accept herself and taking Mario's advice.
He aimed his gun at the first target and fired a hole right between the eyes. The targets were about 100 feet away. "Heh...I'm soooo good!" Mario exclaimed in laughter. "Now it's your turn Tanaya.." Mario said with a smile.
Tanaya smiled, that race was easily won. After all, her inhuman abilities weren't aimed for strength alone. She waited patiently as Mario registered them, taking the time to ask one of the employees for her special headphones. Although she able to withstand the sound of a gunshot, doing it in a closed quarter and for a large amount of time was not a wise idea.
When they were done she watched Mario take place in one of the shooting boxes and nail a target right between the eyes. Her jaw dropped. So it wasn't just big talk She thought. he really is good. She noticed Mario gesturing her that it was her turn, so she took place and aimed for the target. Hitting it in the left shoulder.
She sighed, not as good as Mario, but a decent shot anyway. The difference between their skills was clearly visible.
Mario laughed, "So you beat me in the race...but it seems I will win the shootout!" Mario turned to the next target and fired away, hitting it in the right cheek, right beside the nose. "You're good, Tanaya...you have talents that need to be let out...show me some more skills that you got later, when we finish up here. Okay?" Mario looked at her and gave her the next target.
"Listen, okay. The way to shoot straight and precisely is to focus. Don't mind anything else around you...you gotta find a way to cancel everything out, and focus only on the target. Don't mind that I'm watching you either...just pay attention to your target." Mario explained to Tanaya. "If you learn to focus on your enemy your shot should improve." Mario smiled. He watched Tanaya on the next shot, to make sure she used his advice.
Huron was standing there ready for the targets then 50 targets jumped out as they jumped out the battle bike’s targeting system locked on the all the targets and all Huron would do is pull the trigger and all the targets where gone “Good it works perfectly” Huron said. 50 more targets jumped out and the same thing happened agene and targets hit Huron then puts his rifle away “Hay give me some of the heaver stuff” Huron said to the booth guy “Yeh give me a min” He said in return. “Ok it ready just push the button” He said “Ok thanks” Huron said as he pushes the button and a really heavy target jumped out Huron armed his micro missile and fired the target was obliterated in the blast “They work perfectly as well it looks like every thing works” Huron said to him self.
i didnt get no letter avenger said. but i will go only to make sure no one screws up sorry i came on to strong talen its just im bored being here all day and all night. if you want me to go ill go talen so when your ready ill be ready to. avenger then sat down to wait tell it started. a smile grew on his face. then avenger got up went to his corner where there was a bag. avenger picked it up and then came back. yo talen this bag has all my weapons in it i have more then just this short sword you no. then avenger took the strap of the bag put it on his back. sat down well whenever we go we go ok.
alexander started to walk the he went to his room where his laptop was charged for 24 hours worth of use. he put his charger and other thins in a bag with his laptop then grabbed a gold pocket watch allright almost time alex thought. then he went back out and started to wait for someone to talk to. he was kinda bored bye himself.
Scythe got outside and say helicopters landing. "So we're taking these things." He said. "I thought we'd have to walk." Scythe said in relief as he sat down and waited for everything to get going.
avenger went outside to the hellicopters and looked over at scythe . and said hey kid you ready this is it. where gonna leave soon. your part is important in this mission so dont screw up ok.
alex was ready to leave his hands grew in tight fists as he popped his knucles. alex thought to himself well where gonna leave soon where gonna leave soon where gonna leave soon. over and over ho thought that.
(ot:Sorry I'm late.)
-Life-
Kai sat on the floor of her room bent over some old weapon parts. She had been there all day trying to modify them. "come on, " she muttered to herself fitting some together, "almost....." She slowly stood up holding the parts together looking around for the last piece. She took a step tword her desk and tripped on her pencil. "oh no," she whispered falling on her back. The weapon parts went into the air and fell by her feet. She sighed sitting up to look at the damage. "Oh well," she thought, "I'll have to start over...." She cursed out loud. -_-
Huron looked at the time and said to himself "Oh almost time for the mission better get to the brefing room and wait for evey one els. Huron first gose to his room to get some of his robots he got every thing and walked he went to the subway and missed it "God dam it!" Huron said to himself Huron then change his battle bike from the sute back into the bike and started down after the subway.
alexander went over over thev paper where he wrote some tips down alex had al;ways gone overboard when it comes to mission. alex was farrely new he was only just joining life 3 years ago.
Lerena walks out of the arcade after playing endless hours. She walks back over to seed and wonders what will happen next, and she leans against the wall with her staff clutched tightly in her hands. She stares coldly into the room, she doesn't seem to be herself.
Huron got onto the subway after chasing it for a bit “Dam subway” Huron said to himself as he changed the battle bike into the suite when the subway stopped Huron walked off and into the briefing room no-one was there so Huron parked it in his set and waiting for every one ells to show up.
alexander was getting impatient and went outside for some air he was getting ready to go for awhile now he was wondering if he gets attacked who will protect him. he then went to the breifing room and saw huron he waved and went up close and said. hey huron you waiting for the mission to
She finally says under her breath, "I wonder..." She wasn't talking to anyone specifically but she still felt like speaking, regardless if anyone was listening to her. "I wonder...if our planet will last much longer..." She speaks in a voice of grief. Leaning against the wall she continues to talk, but mentally. She was thinking about what she should do about the people caring more about the people. She too thought people were important, but nonetheless she couldn't doubt to herself just how people can't live if the planet isn't treated with respect.
(occ) when does this mission start.
SEED after standing there beside scythe for awhile he went in and saw lerena . hey you what are you mubbling about.
Lerena looks up. "Hey, I'm Lerena, but...who are you? I just don't normally talk here much" She thinks to herself that perhaps she should stop mumbling, she does know people will ask her about what she's doing but she doesn't know for sure just how she can break it, she's in the habit of doing it. She's usually not anywhere for people to overhear
im avenger you no ive been here awhile i dont see you much though you new here or something.
“Yeh I’m waiting for the mission to start I want to test out this battle bike” Huron said to Alexander as Huron got up with the battle bike armour on.
Lerena shakes her head. "No, I just don't normally come here often, it looks a bit depressing outside don't ya think? Is a battle about to start? When it does...I'll be ready"
OOC: OI! Some of us still have school! And I'm starting fencing soon. Not counting the fact Tears can't even get on as often as you guys. Hold back a little!
And I have a question Wing 7. Isn't avenger in Life? If he is...then he probably wouldn't be speaking to Lerena whos in Seed I believe..from what I could see....
Kuu finally left his room, Scythes sword fully repaired, slung over his sholder, the other sholder holding the strap of a heavy duty back with his supplies, a heavy looking hammer hanging off the side of the bag, a suit case with the welding tool in his other hand.
He reached the gathering area, waving slightly to Talen with the sword hand, his other full and broke into a jog to reach the man,"This thing works great Talen!"
He lifted the suitcase slightly to show what he ment, then lifted the repaired sword in Talens view to show the break was clean and gone, the blade whole once more before he turned slightly,"Wheres Scythe? I should return this before we go."
Shinsei appeared some moments after Huron and Alexander had started talking, slinging the dark blue bag onto an empty chair and noticed Huron,"Just the person I was looking for. Huron, I was wondering if you could possibly check over my goggles before we leave, they were acting up last mission and I'm not that good at being sure whats wrong. I was trying to find you but I was pointed in all directions."
As he was talking he slid his goggles over icy blue eyes for a moment as though to double check them and what could be wrong before sliding them off, moving within reach of the pair, holding the goggles toward Huron, adding on a side note,"Sounds like we'll be working together on scouting and all."
OOC: I can't talk to someone that is in Life, I'm in Seed...just letting everyone know that, I don't want to mess up again(if you know what I mean)
--Seed--
Lerena looks at Kuu whom is now in her view. "Why do you want him? And where exactly where will we be going? That is...if I will be going anywhere" Lerena sighs, "I don't know where he is...he should be around later" Lerena walks over to the kitchen and helps herself to some tea. She pauses for a second than thinks about leaving but decides that wouldn't be a good idea.
occ] no tora he isnt in life hes in seed look at my signup fo avenger.
alexander was kinda surprised to see shisei hey shinsei he said what are you gonna do during the mission . i mean are you going ?
Huron grabbed the goggles and started to take a look at them “Yeh sounds like it” Huron said. “Toolbox” Huron said as he opened the goggles up and toolbox rolled up to him Huron then pulls out a screwdriver and starts to fix them. 30 min latter “Done there as good as new” Huron said as he handed back the goggles. “How much time left is there before the mission” Huron asked.
(occ) i dont think you can skip a half hour dude.
avenger leaves to go back outside with scythe.
Lerena sighs and takes out a book. She begins to read it softly to herself. A few minutes later she begins to stretch out because of how long she has been in one pose. "YAWN!" she says to herself.
Mario smiled as he watched Tayana. "Oh, crap!" Mario said out as he noticed the clock. "Tayana, we have to get to the subway to meet the rest of the group for the mission. Let's go!" Mario ordered. He waited for Tayana to put her borrowed equipment away.
alex left the board room and went to outside of the base.
he thought to himself. oh crap everyones confused on where to meat i bet.
Scythe stood up. "I'm right here." He said as he looked at Kuu. "What do you have to return to me?" He asked as he noticed the heavy sword over Kuu's shoulder.
Lerena finishes fixing her hair and doing any other necessary actions in the bathroom. She walks out of the bathroom and takes out a cloth from a secret compartment in her staff. She polishes it at her normal corner at the back of the room.
Tanaya blinked, and looked at the clock. He was right! "Whoa, gotta hurry!" She said as she litteraly tossed the headphones back at the employee. "Come on, let's go!" She said to Mario as she grabbed him by the arm and dragged him down the hall.
Mario laughed as Tayana pulled him through the halls. "Tayana, let go...hahah!" Mario stoped Tayana and said, "Follow me, please. I know the way to the subway station, and I heard people talking about the subway before...something about Huron and some other guy and machines...but it was a meeting at the subway. Let's go!"
Mario now took Tayana by the arm and directed her through the halls and out the Life headquarters building.
Tanaya sighed and alowed Mario to guide her trough the halls. When they arived at the subway station, she looked around. "Okay, so now what?" She asked, as she continued to look for the other teammembers.
occ:im back early cause i got sick
Haldir slowly made his way to the helicopoter while saying under his breath"I hate flying." He stood next to scythe and asked talen"Is there a way i can bring Dark sky with me?"Haldir whistled and Dark sky came trotting up.
"Tayana, you go look for the others in that train over there," Mario said, directing her to the south train, "and I'll check these ones." Mario said tilting his head to the north train.
Mario looked through each car individually and took time to search. He couldn't find them in the north bound train, so he called, "Tayana, they're somewhere in the south bound train. I'm coming over to help you look!" Mario ran over and hopped into the same car as Tayana.
Lerena finishes polishing her staff, "so, when will it start?" She sounds uncertain about what she's talking about but she expects a reasonable answer.
Haldir put on his hat and continued to mutter under his breath"Do we have to fly" or "I hate flying".He unsheathed his swords and grabbed his whet stone and started sharping them.He glanced over toward Lerena bowed his head slightly then continued to sharpined his swords.
I like the stories. Well actually I don't know what they are. But I like them.
I'm a newbie and I don't know how to battle or get money or anything. Can someone plz help me? I'm confused.
Is anyone ther?
Hey I have money!?
So you get money or rupees by posting threads?
And my RPG is on level 2! I know some of you think itz still weak and it is but at least itz on a level now.
OCC: would u please stop posting in here! this isn't for random posting. i sent u a private message Assassin. look at the top right corner where it says u got private messages. please don't post in here unless u have signed up.
Can someone tell me how to battle?
Does anyone want to battle?
Is anyone reading this thing?
Help plz.
stop posting on this page! i sent u the PM, now read it!!!
yes we're reading ur posts and we're really freakin annoyed. please stop posting hree. dont post here again Assassin. not even to reply to my answer. thank u and goodbye! if u wish to reply in any way. PM me. and if u don't know how, i dont care, figure it out!
Tanaya sighed. We are so confused as to were we're supposed to be. She thought. "Wait a moment Mario, I'll try contacting Tessy via my comlink!" She grabbed her comlink and switched it on. "Tessy, do you read me? Tanaya here, Mario and I have a litle trouble over were we're supposed to meet. Can you help us?"
Lerena begins looking confused. "When you ..." she began to say but than she stopped. Even if she was asked about what she was going to say she wouldn't be saying the exact same thing. She sighs.
Haldir's horse got bored and decided to steal his hat."Dark sky what are you doing" and chased his horse all around the base.Dark sky just kept teasing him and tossed the hat around in his face.Haldir was getting fustrated and tried to grab his hat but fell on his face.Dark sky walked over to lerena and dropped the hat infront of her.
Kuu perked up when Scythe made himself known, swinging the heavy sword off his sholder and holding it up to show it off,"Good as new. Now we better join Talen and Haldir. I bet their already outside with the helicopters."
He turned, motioning for the others to follow him after handing over the repaired sword to Scythe. He soon joined Talen and Haldir outside, watching Dark sky stealing Haldirs hat and such and finally spoke up,"I'm not so sure Dark sky will like the ride much. And we all have to go by air...."
He shruged lightly, fixing the strap on his bag, resting the suitcase by his feet to wait for any others to join them.
Shinsei brightened as he fixed the goggles back on, pulling them down to test them, frowning when his goggles seemed to intercept the comlink from Tanaya,"Hello? Tanaya? Where are you guys? We should be leaving soon."
He was replying somehow to the girl, frowning and giving Huron a raised eyebrow, confused as to WHY his goggles were doing that now. Right after Huron fixed them and all. But he shruged it off, waiting for a moment before seeming to remember and pressed a finger to an area of strap at the side of his head, pressing until he reached a program he needed, gaze now on the screens of the goggles,"You guys are...north of us. You should take the south bound train to get here. We're mostly in the meeting room. I'm not sure where Tessy is."
"If he does come with this attitude we are going to have one heck of a ride" Haldir says while sitting up.Haldir shot Dark sky a angry eye and started to get up.
Lerena begins getting slightly annoyed. "AHHHHHHHHHH, I'm BORED, there's nothing to do! I'll be at the arcade if anyone needs me..." Lerena walks out.
Haldir walked over and picked up his hat then plopped it on his head. He grabbed a lead rope and hooked it to Dark sky's halter."Come on your getting on the helicopter wether you like it or not,"he said dragging Dark sky to the helicopter.He stood next to Kuu and said"He is coming."
"Okay, Tayana, I could hear from your comlink. That was the guy who likes to be alone right? Well, we gotta get onto the south bound train and meet at...the meeting room." Mario smiled as he sat in the south train and waited for Tayana to board the train.
OOC: Alright guys. Just hold back a bit with posting and give Tears a chance. You guys don't need to always post, you can wait a few hours and give yourselves a chance to make a post of a nice length rather then a short sentence or two. It helps to move the story along.
And Dark-Venus-Girl, unless your going back above ground since we're in a CAVE, I don't think we'd have an arcade. I ment to say it earlier, the first time you posted about being in an arcade.
Kuu frowned, eyeing Dark sky,"I don't know if he'll fit.......hes kinda big....we have to all fit on there after all. Its up to Talen though, if he believes we should even try to make room."
He shruged gently,"Nothing against Dark sky ofcourse, its just hard to take a horse of his size into the air to go to the area we're going, where it probably wont be safe, as we're walking over areas with bombs."
He glanced toward Talen, then around them before swinging his bag off his sholder, crouching to check the contents of his bag once more before they left.
Scythe grabbed the blade from Kuu. "Well now I have three." He said as he waited a minute before following. He decided to talk to Talen, he didn't exactly know what was going on, for he'd left he meeting early, not thinking he'd be part of the mission. While walking over he strapped the third blade on his right side, under his dagger. 'I didn't want to pack anything, now I have three swords,' Scythe frowned 'these are really gonna weigh me down.' He thought as he caught up to the group.
"Should we get in the hellicopter now?" He asked as he noticed Dark Sky and laughed. "We're taking a horse?" Marth questioned the intelligence of these people. It would only slow us down, not to mention be a waste of food." Scythe said as he walked up to Talen. "What exactly are we doing on this mission?" He asked.
"Right Shinsei, were on our way. Thank you." Tanaya boarded the train with Mario and headed south towards the meeting room. Once they arived there she walked into the room and headed towards the rest of the group. "Right, now that were all together, all we have to do is wait for the helicopters to arive." She sat in one of the nearby seats and waited patiently.
Huron was sitting on his bike with his arms crossed over the handlebars of the bike. The only thing is that Huron was sleeping there with his head on his arms. As more people arrived Huron looked up saw who it was then put his head back down trying to sleep.
Mario walked in with a smile of relief. "Thank God, I thought we'd never find you guys. I didn't wanna be left behind!" Mario laughed as he took a seat beside Tayana. "So...who are we still waiting for Shinsei?" Mario asked in excitement. "And how much longer until the helicopters arrive?"
"He doesn't eat human food and we do have 5 helicopters right i will get on a different one with him," Haldir said. He wasn't going to leave Dark sky behind and if Dark sky didn't come Haldir wasn't coming either.
avenger went to the hellicopters beside everyone else. to see this through. he was thinking about his pat for some reason he thought of being 6 in a orphanage reading books about warriors and elfs. and wizards. avenger was really getting bored with life he was beggining o think about leaving seed for awhile.
alexander was ready to go to the mission his computor ready himself ready he was excited in a weird way. about going he was tired of being cooped up here for awhile. alex went up to tess. hey tess you remember ann. she said once to me that she liked you like a sister.
Lerena comes back from the arcade. "Is there room for me in that helicopter?" she asks. She notices how small it looks and frowns. "Is ALL of us supposed to fit in that...thing?"
Dark Foxx
i don't know what you're talking about or why you put all of those LONG replies, so i'm just gonna say this:
is good, we live here on earth, and we all can make a difference in this world
of chucky. i heard that is it a good movie, dad kills th mom, baby kills the dad, people kill the baby....or in my words, I LOVE BEING EVIL!!! {so drop the subject ok?!! T_T}
please don't post stupid things in the RPGs. that - what u just said - is really stupid and pointless. if you wish to join this, u must sign up first...why do you even bother posting in here if you know that ur words are completely irrelevant to the story anyway??
Scythe looked at Lerena, "There are five hellicopters. *-_-0*" Scythe said as he motioned to the rest of them. "So you don't have to worry." Scythe smiled and waited for an answer from Talen.
Haldir glanced over to lerena then to the helicopter."Talen aren't there 5 helicopters cause i don't think 1 will hold everyone." Haldir said to talen then pulling a black scarf with an egyption eye on it over his mouth and nose.
OOC) that seed of chucky was funny
life alex joined a group of others going to the mission near tess he was getting ready.
"So, Shinsei, Huron...what are the plans for this attack? Are we all going in, front line style? Or are we gonna hide and take more of a sniper approach?" Mario said as he looked at everyone in the room. Mario was really excited to get to the oil site and fight. Mario loved practising his shooting on live targets, moving and all!
She sighed. "Oh, that's good, I'll get in last." She sharpens the attack end of her staff while she awaits her turn to board a helicopter. After she is done sharpening it she begins to twirl it around to make sure her skills haven't slipped. She was glad to see she was doing fine and she stopped before she could cause much of a conflict.
"So, who of you guys do I follow?" Mario asked as he took a short look at each member in the room. "Well, whoever it is, I want to go with someone who can guarantee me some action. And I know that Tayana is with me...but who is our leader? What's our side of the mission?" Mario smiled as he held his gun and checked the loaded rounds, just to make sure the gun was full.
Shinsei snorted at Mario,"Unless your brain dead, we follow Tessy, And for the other thing. I'm going alone, the only one I'm allowing to follow me is Huron since I might need his bots or his help unless Tessy says otherwise."
He lowered to sit in a chair as they were still waiting for Tessy to appear and for when their helicopters would come.
Kuu watched the actions around him quietly before speaking up,"Yes. We have five helicopters. Hopefully we will fit everyone since we now have a horse joining us."
OOC: GUYS!!! What did I say before? Give Tears a chance. We don't want to lose her like I and some others did a few times in another rpg. She doesn't always have time to read everything. Even I'm getting confused. Please put the labels of which group your with. I don't have them memorized, especially since I'm doing alot of other things at the same time.
"Well, you don't have to be so rude to me...I was listening to music when the briefing was happening. I only heard the last parts...which were unimportant..." Mario laughed nervously. "Sorry," Mario said as he realized his mistake... "I won't screw up again..." Mario then looked down into his pocket and stared at his mp3 player. He pulled it out and offered Shinsei a listen, "Would you like to hear some music? I can tell you right now...this is some damn good music." Mario laughed as he popped one ear phone into his right ear. He offered the other to Shinsei. "I know you're pretty pissed off about me not listening, but I hope we can be friends...and I wouldn't mind sharing this great music with you..." Mairo finished talking as he heard a great song (Turncoat: Anti-Flag)start playing. "You don't wanna miss this song Shinsei." Mario smiled.
O.C.C.
Tora, we're posting to keep the RPG moving. If we didn't post, this RPG would just... die. And stop trying to take control, we are giving Tears a chance, and we're trying to help keep her RPG alive. So just give this whole 'I'm the boss' bull$h!t a rest. And Tora, if you havn't noticed, you -like the rest of us- are posting too.
OOC: I’m so sorry.. Been ill for about a whole week. Refused to take medicines and that was result. I just hate using antibiotics. After that, there was a whole ‘o_o gawds..school~!’ feeling because this term is coming to it’s end, and I have a whole lot of projects to hand in. Being a fulltime procrastinator I now have about a week and a half to finish designing a whole interior for a discotheque, making it, and making a flyer for the whole thing (whoo, photoshop <3). That is just art class >.> Then there’s some essays for English and Dutch, and a whooping debate to prepare myself for. THEN the ‘test-week’ hits me, and it will be study study study till the break of dawn. Long story short: Busy busy, and will stay busy for another three weeks. I’m aware of the fact that that is way too long to be stalling a RPG for that long. That’s basically why I’m asking if there are any volunteers who’d like to keep this story under their wing for that time ^^; Please PM me if you are interested.
Also..on a side note, to those who I’m currently RPG-ing with in other RPG’s then this one…I’m truly sorry, but my character will be like a puppet travelling along for a while ^^; I’ll try to catch up with you as soon as things calm down here.
Again, my apologies to everybody here.. School > RPG-ing, hope you’ll understand that ^^; Thank for all for keeping this RPG alive still.. I was afraid it had died off already. Thank you for your concern KoS.. I’ll be okay reading up with it all however ^^
Hopefully till soon and take care,
ooc. tears i understand how bad it is i think torei no umei should maybe lead it along cuz she acts like shes your second in command person. but maybe you should have avenger run seed and have someone else run the life mission. suggestions.
OCC: Tears, lemme handle it. I got the skills...I do have my own RPG. lol. i'll make sure things run smooth in here until u return. ok...I'll appoint myself right now. and if u dont want me to do it...lemme know, i will stop. but for now, the story must go on, so i will run this thing (for Life). i will need someone to do Seed...any volunteers?
o.c.c. We need people to take over control of the two bosses, Talen for Seed, and Tessy for Life. I'd try to help more, but I'm not online to often, sorry.
ooc. flame demon you just cant takeover youll ruin the rpg listen your gonna take over cuz you no that tears isnt on much so you think wow great time to takeover . im not gonna post here unless someone4 is appointed to the position.
OOC: AHHHHHHHHh, lol, sorry I haven't been here, my computer's power supply went out and my mom's went tooo slow to do anything, until today. I just ended up doing SOMETHING to fix it.
"Is there room for me in there?" Lerena asks looking around the room noticing all the members of Seed. She sighs. "I hope everyone boards soon, I said I was going last" She looks slightly impatient but she hides her face with her hands that are currently supporting her forehead.
OCC: look, I'm not here to takeover things, alright! I just wanted to help Tears out. Wing7, if you don't want me to takeover, then tell me directly, don't be an idiot about it, cuz that's just stupid. If i wanted to takeover, i'd be a little more aggressive for the position. All I wanna do is help our Tears while she finishes her skool stuff.
ooc. ok flame demon what right do you have to call me stupid im just saying i dont think it will work out. i didnt post that in a angry way flame demon yikes. your not very understanding are you.
OOC: Guys, stop it, creating a flame war won't help Tears one bit. If you have to post more about this, do it in the [Eternal] signup thread, because this will ruin the rpg.
Edit: Oh, and don't give me a smartass coment about how I posted here too, nobody likes a smartass
OCC: Wing, sorry. I thought you were pissed when you said that. Well, if it makes this easier, I am willing to help with the Life side, but if it won't seem to work, count me out.
OOC: Did I miss something here? I think I did...WHY am I the last one that ACTUALLY posted a message in the rpg? WHY?!?! o.o....And before anyone says anything---don't be a smartass, I hate those...
occ: this rpg has become a battle ground! why cant you guys choose someone so we can freakin rpg.
haldir's right!
ok i will decide then! I think that I should be the leader for Life, and Wing7 for Seed. just until Tears returns. we will act out as our own characters still, but we will command the leaders for example - Mario was walking and Tessy followed...get it? good!
actually dont worry about it i sent a post on the sign up thread
me me me why me flame. are you doing this to apoligice
OCC: I would like to make a brief announcement to all RPG members. please read this post. I have officially taken the role of Tessy onto my shoulders so we can continue the RPG. Wing 7 has taken the leader of Seed. We will post for both - our characters, and the leaders (Tears' characters) until Tears comes back. We will now continue the RPG.
Tessy was finally done with her packing. She gathered her equipment (gun, headset, body armour) and she left the Life HQ. She headed for the train station to board the southboud train. She rode the train to the building where the group was and said, "Shinsei...your mission with Shadow will begin now. Head to the oil dig by air. Take these tickets...for the plane ride."
Tessy, then looked over to Mario and Tayana, "You kids are coming with me. We're going to the oil dig as well, but we're not following Shinsei and Shadow; we're going to get as close as possible to the Seed headquarters. From there, we can try and get some information about their plans." She stood before all four members of the Life force and exclaimed, "Let's get this show on the road!"
Everyone was to leave for their jobs at the site now.
Mario jumped up off his seat in excitement. "Yes! We're finally gonna do something!" He did a little dance of joy, feeling a little embarrassed though. He laughed nervously, as nobody seemed to care for his little dance. He popped one ear phone into his left ear and said, "Ok, let's go then." His music started playing. Now the song was from Rise Against - Give it All. He listened and smiled. Mario loved is music.
OOC: ;-; I’m so sorry for leaving such a mess behind..but people please, don’t fight over this, okies? You and Wing 7 can go ahead, Flame Demon. I already send you a reply to your PM. Red Storm, I tried to send you a reply too, but unfortunately it wouldn’t allow me, even said your username did exist or something? o.0;; Totally weird.. but thanks a lot for your kind offer, yet given the circumstances I think it might be for the best if we’ll keep it likes this. Thank you so much for the offer however.
Wing 7, Flame Demon, Thank you so much for taking this task up for me for a while ^^; I hate doing this but seriously, it’s a mad-house at school right now ^^; Two more weeks till Christmas break.. *dreamy stare*
OOC: Tears, I think that the reason you couldn't reply to me was because I recently (today, actualy) changed my username.
Right! BIC:
Tanaya sighed as Mario started his music again. Some people never change. She folowed Tessy "So, we're going to infiltrate the Seed headquarters then?" He ears fliked towards Tessy. "Do you think that's a wise idea to do with a gun expert? No offense Mario, but guns aren't excactly known for their silent aproach."
Tessy said to Tayana, "Tayana, don't worry about Mario. He's not going in to fight, and neither are you. You two will follow me to the oil reserve. Together, we are going in to try and find out the source of the huge crack through the oil dig area. Meanwhile, Shinsei and Shadow will be going closer in to try out the machine to find out more information about the source. Once we discover the source of the crack, and fix it as best as we can, the plan is to return to the base and debrief on future missions. If this is done right, we all get a week off. So let's work at our best, shall we?" Tessy looked around at each group member and finished with, "The bus to the airport leaves in 3 hours. We have some time to kill, so perfect your tactics and skills while we're here. The is a room in the back of the building reserved exclusively for us. Go find the department of your expertise and work at your skills." Tessy nodded as she opened the doors to the large room.
"Wow, a week off!" Mario exclaimed through his music. "I guess my only option, then, is to work to my potential..." Mario laughed and got ready to get on the plane. The bus to the airport was leaving in a few hours, so there was time to prepare before the departure. Mario looked at Tayana and tilted his head in the direction of the shooting range, "Wana go have another shoot-out Tayana?" Mario smiled as he began to walk over to the room. He handed Tayana's custom headset over to her...he snuck it into his inventory before he left. He knew she may need it, so he kept it with him just incase. "Come on! We can't waste any time...plus, this session is free!" Mario contiued to walk towards the room, expecting Tayana to follow.
OOC) im playing talen alexander and avenger everyone.
SEED.
talen was done with his preporations he had to tell avenger that he couldnt go because they needed him here to keep it safe. avenger was dissapointed but obeyed talen. talen announced to all seed members that avenger was in charge tell he got back so everyone listen to him. talen said his good bies and went outside to the hellicopters. IN a loud voice talen said everyone whos suppose to go get in the choppers so we can get the hell out. (TALEN WAITED FOUR THE CREW TO GET IN)
alexanderr looked looked at tess and said .aint i going im suppose to hack.
Remember? but alex said right after that you no what i can do it here with my laptop if you want.
Haldir stood there next to Dark sky and said to talen "I am not leaving my horse behind." He was determined to take Dark sky even if he didn't go on the mission.
Talen was really kinda weirded out by this request from haldir. but he smiled and said to haldir when then i guess your not gonna get to go unless someone figures out how to get a horse in are hellicopters.
Tessy looked at Alexander and replied, "Yes, Alexander...the reason I left you out of the plane trip to the reserve was because I wanted you here. All of us will be gone...and I need someone to stay just incase the base is in need of security." Tessy walked over to Alexander and handed him a gun and a communicator. "If anything happens, use the communicator on channel 4. That's what mine is set at. It's a world-wide communicating device, so don't worry about losing me on the thing." She turned around and sat by the room that wveryone else went into.
Scythe walked over to an empty hellicopter. He jumped in and placed his swords on the ground, because the were weighing him down. He layed down and listened to the stupidity going on outside. "It's just a horse!" He shouted to Haldir, "You won't die if it doesn't come, just get in a copter so we can leave. The more time you waste complaining about your horse, the more damage Life will be able to do to the oil reserve." Scythe closed his eyes and waited to leave.
Tanaya rolled her eyes. "Yeah sure I'm comming, but don't expect me to give you a good run for your money." She took her headset and followed Mario to the training room and leaned against the counter. "You go ahead and have the first shot." She said as she put on her headset.
Mario started the targets and tunred around to face them. They were fast this time, there was no time to think about the shot, just time to shoot. Mario whipped out his gun, just as the first target was disappearing, and fired at the target's neck. "Damn, missed the head..." Mario looked at Tayana and smiled. "Ummm...before you go for your shot...I want to ask you something." Mario walked closer to Tayana. "Can you tell me more about yourself? We hardly know each other...you know what, I'm turning off the targets for a while. We can use about a half-hour to get to know about each other's past and present lives...even future ambitions." Mario smiled as he pulled a chair over for Tayana to sit. He sat as well. "So, tell me about yourself..." Mario said with his head striaght up in attention.
SEED,
Talen looked up at scythe and said (thank you in a low voice) tale4n got in a copter and said for everyone else to. then very loud talen said haldir if you wanna come get in if not find another way. *talen then throuh haldir a map to the location. withch is quite a way off.
Alexander looked surprised when tess gave him the gun. ok tess ill stay here then talen gave a peice of paper with info. how to set toff the computor codes tess asked him to do. then alex waved bye. and went to his desk to for paper to write down what he should do why there away.
"We're not leavig yet, Alex...we still have three hours to kill at this facility. Just work at your desk, I guess...but we'll still be here for a while...so if you need anything, come and ask." Tessy said to Alex as she smiled.
Haldir grabbed the map and yelled to talen "i'll meet you there." He jumped up on Dark sky and rode off into the darkness.
"Fool." Scythe said to himself as he smiled slightly. "Let's get going, we're wasting valuable time." He said without moving. His eyes were still closed, he wanted to get as much rest as possible, he didn't know what this would be like, or if he would have to fight at all.
SEED .
talen said allright if your going get on the choppers if not where leaving you behind. the people i wanted to go were scythe haldir avenger kuu and lerena . avenger isnt comeing so kuu and lerena need to get on know.
Haldir rode through the night as fast as he could to the mission site. Dark sky ran quietly to the site. Haldir looked at the map to see of he was going the right way.
Tanaya sighed and sat down. "As you might have noticed, I am not fully human. I was born in a smal town far from here, but at young age I lost my family in one of these wars. As an orphan, I was picked out for a biological experiment to create a super soldier. I didn't volunteer, of course, but I was taken anyway." She shudered at the memory. "You can't posibly begin to imagine what it was like to feel your biological make up being altered, to sudenly have insticts and senses that you never had before."
Her ears twitched. "But for them, the experiment was a failure. Sure I was stronger then the average human, but they wanted a soldier that could lift trucks with one hand or run at jet-fighter like speeds. But they realized that was imposible, and so I was abandoned. After that I traveled around, but I was always looked at as a freak. Even after I joined Life, people whispered behind my back. Marking me as a freak."
She looked up "As for the future, I plan to find outwho the hell is responsible for the way I am now and make them pay. That's why I joined Life, because i think those Seed bastards are responsible for this. After that, I am going to see if I can find a way to live a normal life, without being called a freak every now and then."
Mario listened to Tayana's angry words and replied, "Tayana...I realize that your life is different than any other human's life...but you are still a normal human...just with different characteristics. You shouldn't think of yourself as different...or a freak...you are what you want to be." Mario moved his chair closer to her, almost like a way of telling her that he was interested. Then he finished his reply with, "Tayana...once we start fighting with Seed down at the oil reserves...I promise to help you...in all the things you want to do, both for yourself, and to Seed. I will help you find the bastards," Mairo punched the palm of his hand, "who made you feel how you feel...because nobody should feel like you do...the fear, the anxiety...NOBODY!" Mario hated to see people in those states of mind, like Tayana. So he was determined to help her feel better...
Anyway, Mario also had to tell his story to Tayana, so he calmed down and began, "My life was...well... a lot easier that your's. I grew up in a small city, and learned everything, from learning to walk to learning how to fire a gun, right there. My family was always very supportive of me and my choices. When I was 15 years old, I decided I wanted to move to the Life headquarters and work for them. I worked for 3 years...and now I am given the title "Expert", just like everyone else who was chosen for the task. My parents still write to me, and send me money. I...had a great life...and still do. That's why I don't want to see you the way you are...I want to see you happy and youthful...like me!"
Mario was calm still...and a little hungry, so he asked Tayana, "Umm...do you wanna go get a bite somewhere...like the restaurant down the street from here? I can take you, and we could talk some more there..." Mario hoped for a yes, because he was really hungry, and he wanted to talk with Tayana some more...
Tanaya snorted. "Yeah sure, let's grab something to eat." she said "Better then getting my *** while shooting anyway" She softly said afterwards. Inside she was still thinking about Mario's words. Still a human being? I don't think so. She ran her hand over her ears. No, I am no longer a fully human being. Not even from the inside. She knew that she not only had those ears of her altered, her complete biological make up included extra senses that allowed her increased reaction time, and increased strength, speed and agility. To adapt to these senses, she had to change her way of living.
She sighed an shook her head. No, I am no longer fully human. But why do I care? Like Mario said: I am what I want to be. And though he meant it in a different way, I know that he meant it well. She stood up. "Right, lets get going shall we?"
Mario stood up too and led Tayana out the door of the shooting range. As they walked down the hall to go outside to Mario's rental car, Mario said, "Ummm...Tayana...I know you aren't thinking the way I'm thinking...about your humanity. But, please belive me...you are human...though your physical characteristics have been altered, you are still the same girl you always were...you just don't seem to have the will to fight your new self. Now, personally, I accept you for who you are, never for what you look like...and I think you're a very attractive young girl." Mario started to blush a little bit, then he got back to his other point, "...Tayana, you have been altered physically, but your spirit...your soul, has not been changed - so you are the same person. And if you really desire to be the girl you were before...you will fight for it spiritually. You will ask God for help...whether you believe in Him or not, you will do it for your own sake...if you wish for yourself back..."
Mario and Tayana had reached the car and got inside. Mario started up the engine and asked Tayana, "Tayana...do you take what I say for granted? Because every word I say to you is meant to help you, not to hurt you in any way. Please take my words into consideration...I want to help...and always remember, I will always be here for you...for a shoulder to cry on, or for someone to have fun with and talk to...I am here." Mario drove and was half-way to the restaurant.
OOC: before I can start rping again...can someone please give me a brief description of what I missed? ~everyone stares at me~ WHAT?! I am not going to read it all! ...I got grounded, well kind of. I've been doing work all day, I need slack... ~recieves more stares~ okay, seriously, stop staring at me...
OCC: Dark Venus girl, basically what's happening is, me (Flame Demon) and Wing 7 are taking over the RPG until Tears comes back. you didn't miss a lot of posts actually...maybe like 5 or 6 from Seed. If you do read the Life posts, then what happened is basically, they are about to leave for the oil reserve and they have 3 hours to kill before they go, so they're doing their own little things. (i don't klnow about Seed cuz i don't read it.)
OOC: okies, thanks, I'm part of Seed so I should probably read over those. I would...but I want to have a relaxing day where I don't really do anything
Mario continued to drive Tayana and himself to the restaurant. He was getting pretty hungry. Finally, they arived at the restaurant. Mario thought it was just down the street from the HQ building, but it was more like a few blocks away.
Mario got out of the car and walked over to Tayana's side to open her door. He opened it and made a kind hand gesture to lead her out of the car. "Come on, I know you're hungry, let's go eat..." Mario smiled at Tayana as he watched her.
Tanaya smiled back at Mario. "Yes, I am hungry. Let's eat." she followed Mario into the restaurant. They sat down and Tanaya smiled at Mario. "So, Mario, I'm really thankfull for what you've done, but I want to know one thing." She looked at him and her ears flikked down as her face took a serious expression.
"I want to know excactly what your feelings are towards me."
Mario sat staring at Tayana...almost scared. He obviously liked Tayana, but he didn't want her to know that. Yet, in a way, he did. So he started, "Ummm...Tayana..heh...funny you should ask that kind of question...heh..." Mario was almost too nervous to speak. But he pushed himself and did it, "Alright, Tayana, you want the truth...I...I like you. That's why I brought you out...so we could spend some time together. Obviously, I didn't want you to know...but now you do..." Mario finished, nervous about how Tayana would react to his confession. Mario looked at her, and she was still looking at him...he was getting the impression that she liked him, but he couldn't be too sure. Mario waited for Tayana to reply.
O.C.C. Um... Wing7 you're in charge of Seed, you gotta get us moving. Start the helicopters, that way we can continue with the story.
Tanaya sat back and let things bounce around in her head. So Mario was interested in starting a relation with her, no big surprise there seeing how he was sort of a skirtchaser, but maybe there was more to this then a good night in the closest hotel. Seeing as he was trying to do a job of hiding it, although he failed quite misserably.
She would just have to find out if he meant it or not.
"Allright Mario, I'll be onest, I like you too." She smiled at him "You've been the first person I met who doesn't look at me as some sort of bio-engineerd freak so you certainly have my good side. Let's see what we can make of this."
She the winked at him. "Let's see if you can hold a relationship with a catgirl."
Mario's face was red. Redder than it had ever been. "Tayana..." Mario was speechless. He choked when he tried to speak. He finally stopped being afraid of her ambitions to start a relationship and said, "Tayana...wow...I never would have expected that you would accept that I liked you...no girl has ever really liked me before...they always thought I was too kind." Mario was in shock...a good kind of shock.
This is definitely a good thing...I am actually wanted by someone. Other than Tayana, the closest thing to a girlfriend that I had was my music...Mario though hopelessly. He was excited about Tayana and himself being together. But, he decided something, "Tayana...I really would like for this to work out...so we shouldn't tell the rest of the group. It would probably not be such a good idea to let them know...because in business, collegues aren't supposed to get involved with each other..." Mario paused, noticing the waiter coming by to serve their table. "Can I take your orders please?" the waiter asked. "Ummm...yeah, I'll take the biggest pizza you have...I guess we'll just share it. And some water too, please." Mario looked over at Tayana, "No use getting drunk before our first big mission..." He laughed. Mario began to feel very comfortable around Tayana...he was quick to adapt to the relationship.
The waiter left to get Mario's order. "So, Tayana...we still have about two and a half hours left before the bus gets here...what should we do. Should we practise our shooting some more? Or..." Mario face turned a little devious and mysterious, "...should we...ummm..." Mario moved his head over the table and kissed Tayana. He took his lips off of hers and waited for a reaction...
OOC. SORRY IVE BEEN BUSY.
Talen was tired of waiting for others he looked at scythe and said ok sense noones coming ill be right back. talen then ran back to the seed base where she saw avenger talen then asked if avenger would still come avenger looked surprised. he said why? talen explaineed that none was there except scythe so he asked avenger to go after haldir and meet up with scythe and him at the site. avenger agreed he then went in the direction of haldir on a bicycle. its all he had so then talen got in the chopper with scythe. ok scythe talen said its just you and me for a little while. so then talen and scythe flew off. and all the hellicopters left aswell. talen left a map to the spot for others to follow. meanwhile avenger saw haldir way farther then him toward the site.
avenger tried to peddle to get close but he then noticed that cuz of good eyesite he just saw haldir many miles ahead of him. avenger thought to himself well ill catch up eventully. meanwhile talen looked at scythe in the hellicopter and said good luck.
Tanaya couldn't help but blush as Mario kissed her, her ears clapped to the sides of her head as she blushed beet red. "Uhm, er, th- thank you." she murmered, out of lack for anything better to say. Not surprisingly, after all, this had been her first kiss.
She then managed a smile and returned the kiss.
As she sat back, the waiter returned with their order. He looked at Mario, then at her and rolled his eyes. As he walked back Tanaya could clearly hear him murmer something like 'kids'.
But Tanaya's eyes had been drawn to the delicious pizza in front of them. Mario was about to learn that a part of a catgirl's love lies in her stomach, as she has a very high metabolism and can eat a lot.
At least, if you call threequarter of a huge pizza in five minutes a lot.
Mario also took a look at the huge pizza. "Wow! This looks so good!" Mario sad as he grabbed a few slices. Mario ate the piza like there was no tomorrow. Eventually, he learned that Tayana had a huge appetite...and he was happy to know it. They had something in common. Mario had eaten about half the pizza, and the other half was being taken by Tayana. Wow, you sure love food it looks lke...heh, that's cool..." Mario was still kind of nervous from the kiss.
Mario looked at Tayana and smiled, then put on a more serious expression and said, "Tayana, what should we do after this? The bus will be coming soon...in about and hour now..." Mario had looked at the clock behind him and noticed that they had been sitting at the reastaurant for almost two hours...that seemed so short.
Tessy looked up at the clock at the HQ building. "It's almost time to go." She murmured to herself. She walked into the facilities that everyone had been training at and called them into the foyer. "We will be departing to the airport in one hour! Everyone pack up and get ready to leave." She looked into the shooting range a few times, trying to find Mario and Tayana and she noticed they were gone.
Tessy knew they had gone out, but didn't know where to. She tought to herself, Oh well, there's still an hour left before we leave...I'll give them some time to return...
Scythe opened an eye and looked at Talen. "Luck?" He smiled. "Well it is my first time, I guess a little luck couldn't hurt." He said as he closed his open eye. "How long do these missions usually last?" Scythe asked Talen.
talen shook his head i dont no it depends on the mission really if its just us then awhile hopefully avenger and haldir will arrive there.
"Hopefully." Scythe laughed. "Idiot and his damn horse." He stopped laughing, but still had a smile on his face. "Do you think we'll have to fight Life?" Scythe asked.
SEED. well im worried IF we do have to fight life it wont turn out well cuz its just the 2 of us. oh im sorry scythe i didnt mean to scare you.
Tanaya took her glass and downed it in one gulp. She then looked at Mario. "Have we really been sitting here for two hours? Man, time flies when you're having fun." She flattened her ears as she sat back and thought. "How about we go for a short walk? To look at the city?"
alexander really was getting bored he had to stay here while they were gone of course he had another hour or two tell he had to takeover but still. what was he to do just set around and do nothing but alex is a simple guy so he just signed on the internet for awhile he had just hacked into some files of the secret plans from seed. but there computor data wasnt much cuz there not into technology that much. but they had some info that some peole found out.
Mario looked at Tayan, "I don't think we should, we have to get back to the HQ. If we don't, we'll probably be late." Mario looked up at the clock again and noticed that another ten minutes had gone by. "Wow! That's fast, we only said a few things in ten minutes."
Mario got up and paid the waiter for the meal. "Come on, Tayana...I wish we had time to spare, but we have to go now." He saw a slight look of disappointment in her eyes so he decided, "Okay, how about we walk back to the HQ...we can leave the car...heh, I didn't pay for the rental." Mario laughed as he held Tayana's hand and helped her out of the seat. "Let's go, but we can't stop anywhere or we'll be late!" Mario laughed as they walked out the door and started back to the HQ.
avenger was riding the bike and peddiling slow he could tell that haldir was probbaly way ahead of him know . he had a map though so he didnt care Meanwhile.......... talen was kinda starting to think the worst for them but he just smiled. well scythe its me and you although im wondering how avenger is coming out with finding haldir.MEANWHILE...........avenger was getting tired of peddiling his bike so he just stopped for a little while damn he so fast on that fricken horse. while that was going on the hellicopters were getting close to the site. talen knew there were gonna be there soon he hoped that avenger would be there soon.IT WAS knight time so in the morning they should be there talen looked at scythe and said im gonna get some rest. talen then went to sleep meanwhile.........avenger started to go fast again he pulled out a bottle of water and draink half of it fast. Time grew longer to the moment of truth................
alex got off his computor and went to tess he said ok ok tess i need your help theres a big deal goin on with seed i think from a eye wittness thet only 1 chopper is in the sky from seed,s base meaning that a few of the are going some where. i dont no if talens on there but maybe we should check into it.
Haldir was 20-30 miles away from the site. He decided to stop and let Dark sky gets some rest before they did anything else. Haldir took of the saddle and halter then sat down taking his knife and stabbing it into the ground. Putting his ear next to the pomel and listened. "Well, well we are being followed Dark sky," Haldir said and looked out into the distance. Dark sky dug a hole into the sand hitting a water diposite. Haldir and Dark sky had their fill of water then got ready and set off again.
SEED., avenger saw haldir in the far away desert he shouted really loud heeeeey haldir!!!!!!!!!!!
Haldir heard the yell and turned in his saddle seeing avenger. He stopped dark sky and waited for him to catch up.
avenger started to go fast after about 30 minutes he caught up. whew haldir im tired as hell listen we have to be there soon ust talen and scythe will be there so thell need are help. we should be there tommorow night. cuz ive timed it he man can i get on your horse too.
"We can only wait a few more minutes. But, if Tayana and Mario take much longer we'll be late and we'll fail the mission. This thing is all about timing!" Tessy told herself. She wondered whether she should go out to look for them or not. She decided to give them only a few more minutes. Any more than ten minutes and she would search.
OCC: Guys, Tora No Umi left the RPG a while ago. I don't know about Shadow Clash (now known as - searchman). I tried to get him back, now it's his decision to come back or not. We can find a way around this, but we'll need to bring other players into the RPG. if anyone can help me out i would appreciate it. (not just Life, Seed too...this isn't about playing the RPG, it's about continuing it smoothly.)
ooc. yah i knew tor no unmei left . but but flame to bring in new characters thats not are decision its tears.
OCC:we have to find a way to continue with the same number of characters we started off with. that was a good number, now we have about 5 people in here. that won't do us any good. we have no story this way. i'm going to PM tears and ask her for help here.
ooc:well shes like necer on i hope she gets on sometime soon, cuz theres not much hope for this place if we dont come up with something.
OCC: i PMed her. im waiting for the reply. i asked her to either come back; let us get more ppl; or close the RPG until she comes back...so there's no way to lose the RPG...other than it bieing closed. don't wory Wing7, we'll get this going again.
Well im not that worried but it could be a problem.
Talen saw that there hellicopters were soon to be there. and he knew that avenger and haldir wouls show up soon.
Wing7, let's just stop posting here. nobody's interested and it doesn't look like Tears is coming back. im done here until tears gets back.
OOC: Everyone here stopped posting...someone tell me when people start posting again...DANGIT, I know I know I should get my butt over here but I don't always feel like it .-.
ooc: Listen flame this is a good rpg, so im not gonna let it die, we have me , you , dark venus girl, haldir, red storm, and god of death,theres 6 people. Plus im 3 characters and your 2 so we have 9 characters in this rpg, thats enough we can do it.
Ya Flame, wing's got a point. This can work, we just need some motivation. And I don't think Tears is planning on comming back. She did say that as soon as the Cristmas break rolled along that she'd be out of school, and free to come on here when she wanted. And if I'm not mistaken the break is almost over.
did u see the latest post by dark venus girl? everyone, that's the attitude of the other ppl in the RPG. Nobody else is motivated enough. And, without Tears here, I think it would be a stupid thing to continue. If she would have told us she wasn't planning on returning, then I would probably of tried to keep it alive. But she just basically dropped it at our doorsteps and let us take care of it. Do u guys see wut i mean? It's just not rite...cuz it's not mine.
Dude fine i take full responceibility for this rpg, ill keep alive the best i can.
alrite...you know wut. I'll help get it back up again. But if nobody is motivated enough to come back...what the hell r we supposed to do? and how do u plan to get this thing working again?
We3ll where gonna bring in new members, we have permission i think. So its time to except joining members.
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This page is a blog article in progress, written by John Baez . To see discussions of this article while as it is was being written, go to the visit the Azimuth Forum. To see the final polished version, visit the Azimuth Blog.
Okay, now let’s dig deeper into the proof of the deficiency zero theorem. We’re only going to prove a baby version, at first. Later we can enhance it:
Deficiency Zero Theorem (Baby Version). Suppose we have a weakly reversible reaction network with deficiency zero. Then for any choice of rate constants there exists an equilibrium solution of the rate equation where all species are present in nonzero amounts.
The first step is to write down the rate equation in a new, more conceptual way. It’s incredibly cool. You’ve probably seen Schrödinger’s equation, which describes the motion of a quantum particle:
dψdt=−iHψ \displaystyle { \frac{d \psi}{d t} = -i H \psi }
If you’ve been following this series, you’ve probably also seen the master equation, which describes the motion of a ‘stochastic’ particle:
dψdt=Hψ \displaystyle { \frac{d \psi}{d t} = H \psi }
A ‘stochastic’ particle is one that’s carrying out a random walk, and now ψ\psi describes its probability to be somewhere, instead of its amplitude.
Today we’ll see that the rate equation for a reaction network looks somewhat similar:
dxdt=YHx Y \displaystyle { \frac{d x}{d t} = Y H x^Y }
where YY is some matrix, and x Yx^Y is defined using a new thing called ‘matrix exponentiation’, which makes the equation nonlinear!
If you’re reading this you probably know how to multiply a vector by a matrix. But if you’re like me, you’ve never seen anyone take a vector and raise to the power of some matrix! I’ll explain it, don’t worry… right now I’m just trying to get you intrigued. It’s not complicated, but it’s exciting how this unusual operation shows up naturally in chemistry. That’s just what I’m looking for these days: new math ideas that show up in practical subjects like chemistry, and new ways that math can help people in these subjects.
Since we’re looking for an equilibrium solution of the rate equation, we actually want to solve
dxdt=0 \displaystyle { \frac{d x}{d t} = 0 }
or in other words
YHx Y=0 Y H x^Y = 0
In fact we will do better: we will find a solution of
Hx Y=0 H x^Y = 0
And we’ll do this in two stages:
• First we’ll find all solutions of
Hψ=0 H \psi = 0
This equation is linear, so it’s easy to understand.
• Then, among these solutions ψ\psi, we’ll find one that also obeys
ψ=x Y \psi = x^Y
This is a nonlinear problem involving matrix exponentiation, but still, we can do it, using a clever trick called ‘logarithms’.
Putting the pieces together, we get our solution of
and thus our equilibrium solution of the rate equation:
dxdt=YHx Y=0 \displaystyle { \frac{d x}{d t} = Y H x^Y = 0 }
That’s a rough outline of the plan. But now let’s get started, because the details are actually fascinating. Today I’ll just show you how to rewrite the rate equation in this new way.
The rate equation
Remember how the rate equation goes. We start with a stochastic reaction network, meaning a little diagram like this:
This contains quite a bit of information:
• a finite set TT of transitions,
• a finite set KK of complexes,
• a finite set SS of species,
• a map r:T→(0,∞)r: T \to (0,\infty) giving a rate constant for each transition,
• source and target maps s,t:T→Ks,t : T \to K saying where each transition starts and ends,
• a map Y:K→ℕ SY : K \to \mathbb{N}^S saying how each complex is made of species.
Given all this, the rate equation says how the amount of each species changes with time. We describe these amounts with a vector x∈[0,∞) Sx \in [0,\infty)^S. So, we want a differential equation filling in the question marks here:
dxdt=??? \displaystyle{ \frac{d x}{d t} = ??? }
Now last time, we started by thinking of KK as a subset of ℕ S\mathbb{N}^S, and thus of the vector space ℝ S\mathbb{R}^S. Back then, we wrote the rate equation as follows:
dxdt=∑ τ∈Tr(τ)(t(τ)−s(τ))x s(τ) \displaystyle{ \frac{d x}{d t} = \sum_{\tau \in T} r(\tau) \; \left(t(\tau) - s(\tau)\right) \; x^{s(\tau)} }
where vector exponentiation is defined by
x s=x 1 s 1⋯x k s k x^s = x_1^{s_1} \cdots x_k^{s_k}
when xx and ss are vectors in ℝ S\mathbb{R}^S.
However, we’ve now switched to thinking of our set of complexes KK as a set in its own right that is mapped into ℕ S\mathbb{N}^S by YY. This is good for lots of reasons, like defining the concept of ‘deficiency’, which we did last time. But it means the rate equation above doesn’t quite parse anymore! Things like s(τ)s(\tau) and t(τ)t(\tau) live in KK; we need to explicitly convert them into elements of ℝ S\mathbb{R}^S using YY for our equation to make sense!
So now we have to write the rate equation like this:
dxdt=Y∑ τ∈Tr(τ)(t(τ)−s(τ))x Ys(τ) \displaystyle{ \frac{d x}{d t} = Y \sum_{\tau \in T} r(\tau) \; \left(t(\tau) - s(\tau)\right) \; x^{Y s(\tau)} }
This looks more ugly, but if you’ve got even one mathematical bone in your body, you can already see vague glimmerings of how we’ll rewrite this the way we want:
First, we extend our maps s,ts, t and YY to linear maps between vector spaces:
Then, we put an inner product on the vector spaces ℝ T\mathbb{R}^T, ℝ K\mathbb{R}^K and ℝ S\mathbb{R}^S. For ℝ K\mathbb{R}^K we do this in the most obvious way, by letting the complexes be an orthonormal basis. So, given two complexes κ,κ′\kappa, \kappa', we define their inner product by
⟨κ,κ′⟩=δ κ,κ′ \langle \kappa, \kappa' \rangle = \delta_{\kappa, \kappa'}
We do the same for ℝ S\mathbb{R}^S. But for ℝ T\mathbb{R}^T we define the inner product in a more clever way involving the rate constants. If τ,τ′∈T\tau, \tau' \in T are two transitions, we define their inner product by:
⟨τ,τ′⟩=1r(τ)δ τ,τ′ \langle \tau, \tau' \rangle = \frac{1}{r(\tau)} \delta_{\tau, \tau'}
This will seem perfectly natural when we continue our study of circuits made of electrical resistors, and if you’re very clever you can already see it lurking in Part 16. But never mind.
Having put inner products on these three vector spaces, we can take the adjoints of the linear maps between them, to get linear maps going back the other way:
These are defined in the usual way—though we’re using daggers here they way physicists do, where mathematicians would prefer to see stars! For example, s †:ℝ K→ℝ Ts^\dagger : \mathbb{R}^K \to \mathbb{R}^T is defined by the relation
⟨s †ϕ,ψ⟩=⟨ϕ,sψ⟩ \langle s^\dagger \phi, \psi \rangle = \langle \phi, s \psi \rangle
Next, we set up a random walk on the set of complexes. Remember, our reaction network is a graph with complexes as vertices and transitions as edges, like this:
Each transition τ\tau has a number attached to it: the rate constant r(τ)r(\tau). So, we can randomly hop from complex to complex along these transitions, with probabilities per unit time described by these numbers. The probability of being at some particular complex will then be described by a function
ψ:K→ℝ \psi : K \to \mathbb{R}
which also depends on time, and changes according to the equation
for some Hamiltonian
H:ℝ K→ℝ K H : \mathbb{R}^K \to \mathbb{R}^K
I defined this Hamiltonian back in Part 15, but now I see a slicker way to write it:
H=(t−s)s † H = (t - s) s^\dagger
I’ll justify this next time. For now, the main point is that with this Hamiltonian, the rate equation is equivalent to this:
dxdt=YHx Y \displaystyle{ \frac{d x}{d t} = Y H x^Y }
The only thing I haven’t defined yet is the funny exponential x Yx^Y. That’s what makes the equation nonlinear. We’re taking a vector to the power of a matrix and getting a vector. This sounds weird—but it actually makes sense!
It only makes sense because we have chosen bases for our vector spaces. To understand it, let’s number our species 1,…,k1, \dots, k as we’ve been doing all along, and number our complexes 1,…,ℓ1, \dots, \ell. Our linear map Y:ℝ K→ℝ SY : \mathbb{R}^K \to \mathbb{R}^S then becomes a k×ℓk \times \ell matrix of natural numbers. Its entries say how many times each species shows up in each complex:
Y=(Y 11 Y 12 ⋯ Y 1ℓ Y 21 Y 22 ⋯ Y 2ℓ ⋮ ⋮ ⋱ ⋮ Y k1 Y k2 ⋯ Y kℓ) Y = \left( \begin{array}{cccc} Y_{11} & Y_{12} & \cdots & Y_{1 \ell} \\ Y_{21} & Y_{22} & \cdots & Y_{2 \ell} \\ \vdots & \vdots & \ddots & \vdots \\ Y_{k1} & Y_{k2} & \cdots & Y_{k \ell} \end{array} \right)
The entry Y ijY_{i j} says how many times the iith species shows up in the jjth complex.
Now, let’s be a bit daring and think of the vector x∈ℝ Sx \in \mathbb{R}^S as a row vector with kk entries:
x=(x 1,x 2,…,x k) x = \left(x_1 , x_2 , \dots , x_k \right)
Then we can multiply xx on the right by the matrix YY and get a vector in ℝ K\mathbb{R}^K:
xY = (x 1, x 2, …, x k)(Y 11 Y 12 ⋯ Y 1ℓ Y 21 Y 22 ⋯ Y 2ℓ ⋮ ⋮ ⋱ ⋮ Y k1 Y k2 ⋯ Y kℓ) = (x 1Y 11+⋯+x kY k1,…,x 1Y 1ℓ+⋯+x kY kℓ) \begin{array}{ccl} x Y &=& \left( \begin{array}{cccc} x_1 , & x_2, &\dots, & x_k \end{array} \right) \; \left( \begin{array}{cccc} Y_{11} & Y_{12} & \cdots & Y_{1 \ell} \\ Y_{21} & Y_{22} & \cdots & Y_{2 \ell} \\ \vdots & \vdots & \ddots & \vdots \\ Y_{k1} & Y_{k2} & \cdots & Y_{k \ell} \end{array} \right) \\ \\ &=& \left( x_1 Y_{11} + \cdots + x_k Y_{k1}, \; \dots, \; x_1 Y_{1 \ell} + \cdots + x_k Y_{k \ell} \right) \end{array}
So far, no big deal. But now you’re ready to see the definition of x Yx^Y, which is very similar:
x Y = (x 1, x 2, …, x k) (Y 11 Y 12 ⋯ Y 1ℓ Y 21 Y 22 ⋯ Y 2ℓ ⋮ ⋮ ⋱ ⋮ Y k1 Y k2 ⋯ Y kℓ) = (x 1 Y 11⋯x k Y k1,…,x 1 Y 1ℓ⋯x k Y kℓ) \begin{array}{ccl} x^Y &=& {\left( \begin{array}{cccc} x_1 , & x_2 , & \dots, & x_k \end{array} \right)}^{ \left( \begin{array}{cccc} Y_{11} & Y_{12} & \cdots & Y_{1 \ell} \\ Y_{21} & Y_{22} & \cdots & Y_{2 \ell} \\ \vdots & \vdots & \ddots & \vdots \\ Y_{k1} & Y_{k2} & \cdots & Y_{k \ell} \end{array} \right)} \\ \\ &=& \left( x_1^{Y_{11}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k1}} ,\; \dots, \; x_1^{Y_{1 \ell}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k \ell}} \right) \end{array}
It’s exactly the same, but with multiplication replacing addition, and exponentiation replacing multiplication! Apparently my class on matrices stopped too soon: we learned about matrix multiplication, but matrix exponentiation is also worthwhile.
What’s the point of it? Well, suppose you have a certain number of hydrogen molecules, a certain number of oxygen molecules, a certain number of water molecules, and so on—a certain number of things of each species. You can list these numbers and get a vector x∈ℝ Sx \in \mathbb{R}^S. Then the components of x Yx^Y describe how many ways you can build up each complex from the things you have. For example,
x 1 Y 11x 2 Y 21⋯x k Y k1 x_1^{Y_{11}} x_2^{Y_{21}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k1}}
say roughly how many ways you can build complex 1 by picking Y 11Y_{11} things of species 1, Y 21Y_{21} things of species 2, and so on.
Why ‘roughly’? Well, we’re pretending we can pick the same thing twice. So if we have 4 water molecules and we need to pick 3, this formula gives 4 34^3. The right answer is 4×3×24 \times 3 \times 2. To get this answer we’d need to use the ‘falling power’ 4 3̲=4×3×24^{\underline{3}} = 4 \times 3 \times 2, as explained in Part 4. But the rate equation describes chemistry in the limit where we have lots of things of each species. In this limit, the ordinary power becomes a good approximation.
There’s more to say about this, which I’d be glad to explain if you’re interested. But let’s get to the punchline:
Theorem. The rate equation:
is equivalent to this equation:
dxdt=Y(t−s)s †x Y \displaystyle{ \frac{d x}{d t} = Y (t - s) s^\dagger x^Y }
or in other words:
Proof. It’s enough to show
(t−s)s †x Y=∑ τ∈Tr(τ)(t(τ)−s(τ))x Ys(τ) \displaystyle{ (t - s) s^\dagger x^Y = \sum_{\tau \in T} r(\tau) \; \left(t(\tau) - s(\tau)\right) \; x^{Y s(\tau)} }
So, we’ll compute (t−s)s †x Y(t - s) s^\dagger x^Y, and think about the meaning of each quantity we get en route.
We start with x∈ℝ Sx \in \mathbb{R}^S. This is a list of numbers saying how many things of each species we have: our raw ingredients, as it were. Then we compute
x Y=(x 1 Y 11⋯x k Y k1,…,x 1 Y 1ℓ⋯x k Y kℓ) x^Y = (x_1^{Y_{11}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k1}} , \dots, x_1^{Y_{1 \ell}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k \ell}} )
This is a vector in ℝ K\mathbb{R}^K. It’s a list of numbers saying how many ways we can build each complex starting from our raw ingredients.
Alternatively, we can write this vector x Yx^Y as a sum over basis vectors:
x Y=∑ κ∈Kx 1 Y 1κ⋯x k Y kκκ x^Y = \sum_{\kappa \in K} x_1^{Y_{1\kappa}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k\kappa}} \; \kappa
Next let’s apply s †s^\dagger to this. We claim that
s †κ=∑ τ:s(τ)=κr(τ)τ \displaystyle{ s^\dagger \kappa = \sum_{\tau : s(\tau) = \kappa} r(\tau) \; \tau }
In other words, we claim s †κs^\dagger \kappa is the sum of all the transitions having κ\kappa as their source, weighted by their rate constants! To prove this claim, it’s enough to take the inner product of each side with any transition τ′\tau', and check that we get the same answer. For the left side we get
⟨s †κ,τ′⟩=⟨κ,s(τ′)⟩=δ κ,s(τ′) \langle s^\dagger \kappa, \tau' \rangle = \langle \kappa, s(\tau') \rangle = \delta_{\kappa, s (\tau') }
To compute the right side, we need to use the cleverly chosen inner product on ℝ T\mathbb{R}^T. Here we get
⟨∑ τ:s(τ)=κr(τ)τ,τ′⟩=∑ τ:s(τ)=κδ τ,τ′=δ κ,s(τ′) \displaystyle{ \left\langle \sum_{\tau : s(\tau) = \kappa} r(\tau) \tau, \; \tau' \right\rangle = \sum_{\tau : s(\tau) = \kappa} \delta_{\tau, \tau'} = \delta_{\kappa, s(\tau')} }
In the first step here, the factor of 1/r(τ)1 /r(\tau) in the cleverly chosen inner product canceled the visible factor of r(τ)r(\tau). For the second step, you just need to think for half a minute—or ten, depending on how much coffee you’ve had.
Either way, we we conclude that indeed
s †κ=∑ τ:s(τ)=κr(τ)τ \displaystyle{ s^\dagger \kappa = \sum_{\tau : s(\tau) = \kappa} r(\tau) \tau }
Next let’s combine this with our formula for x Yx^Y:
We get this:
s †x Y=∑ κ,τ:s(τ)=κr(τ)x 1 Y 1κ⋯x k Y kκτ s^\dagger x^Y = \sum_{\kappa, \tau : s(\tau) = \kappa} r(\tau) \; x_1^{Y_{1\kappa}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k\kappa}} \; \tau
In other words, s †x Ys^\dagger x^Y is a linear combination of transitions, where each one is weighted both by the rate it happens and how many ways it can happen starting with our raw ingredients.
Our goal is to compute (t−s)s †x Y(t - s)s^\dagger x^Y. We’re almost there. Remember, ss says which complex is the input of a given transition, and tt says which complex is the output. So, (t−s)s †x Y(t - s) s^\dagger x^Y says the total rate at which complexes are created and/or destroyed starting with the species in xx as our raw ingredients.
That sounds good. But let’s just pedantically check that everything works. Applying t−st - s to both sides of our last equation, we get
(t−s)s †x Y=∑ κ,τ:s(τ)=κr(τ)x 1 Y 1κ⋯x k Y kκ(t(τ)−s(τ)) \displaystyle{ (t - s) s^\dagger x^Y = \sum_{\kappa, \tau : s(\tau) = \kappa} r(\tau) \; x_1^{Y_{1\kappa}} \cdots x_k^{Y_{k\kappa}} \; \left( t(\tau) - s(\tau)\right) }
Remember, our goal was to prove that this equals
∑ τ∈Tr(τ)(t(τ)−s(τ))x Ys(τ) \displaystyle{ \sum_{\tau \in T} r(\tau) \; \left(t(\tau) - s(\tau)\right) \; x^{Y s(\tau)} }
But if you stare at these a while and think, you’ll see they’re equal. █
It took me a couple of weeks to really understand this, so I’ll be happy if it takes you just a few days. It seems peculiar at first but ultimately it all makes sense. The interesting subtlety is that we use the linear map called ‘multiplying by YY’:
ℝ K → ℝ S ψ ↦ Yψ \begin{array}{ccc} \mathbb{R}^K &\to& \mathbb{R}^S \\ \psi &\mapsto& Y \psi \end{array}
to take a bunch of complexes and work out the species they contain, while we use the nonlinear map called ‘raising to the YYth power’:
ℝ S → ℝ K x ↦ x Y \begin{array}{ccc} \mathbb{R}^S &\to& \mathbb{R}^K \\ x &\mapsto& x^Y \end{array}
to take a bunch of species and work out how many ways we can build each complex from them. There is much more to say about this: for example, these maps arise from a pair of what category theorists call ‘adjoint functors’. But I’m worn out and you probably are too, if you’re still here at all.
I found this thesis to be the most helpful reference when I was trying to understand the proof of the deficiency zero theorem:
• Jonathan M. Guberman, Mass Action Reaction Networks and the Deficiency Zero Theorem, B.A. thesis, Department of Mathematics, Harvard University, 2003.
I urge you to check it out. In particular, Section 3 and Appendix A discuss matrix exponentiation. Has anyone discussed this before?
Here’s another good modern treatment of the deficiency zero theorem:
• Jeremy Gunawardena, Chemical reaction network theory for in silico biologists, 2003.
The theorem was first proved here:
• Martin Feinberg, Chemical reaction network structure and the stability of complex isothermal reactors: I. The deficiency zero and deficiency one theorems, Chemical Engineering Science 42 (1987), 2229-2268.
However, Feinberg’s treatment here relies heavily on this paper:
• F. Horn and R. Jackson, General mass action kinetics, Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis 47 (1972), 81-116.
(Does anyone work on ‘irrational mechanics’?) These lectures are also very helpful:
• Martin Feinberg, Lectures on reaction networks, 1979.
If you’ve seen other proofs, let us know.
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Background Briefing: June 26, 2019
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Will the Religious Right Heed the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
We begin with the heart-breaking image of a your Salvadoran father face down in the Rio Grande with his two year old dead daughter clinging to him which has shocked many in this country and around the world prompting an expression of sorrow from the Pope while Trump blamed the Democrats. Diane Winston who holds the Knight Chair in Media and Religion at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism joins us to discuss whether Trump’s base, the Religious Right, will be moved from their focus of only caring for the unborn to start caring for living children and strangers as the Bible instructs in the parable of the Good Samaritan since we as Americans are all responsible for the children in our custody at the border. Already cracks appear in the evangelical world with theologian Russell Moore calling for those created in the image of God to be treated with dignity and compassion. This prompted a bizarre rebuke from the recent subject of a scandal himself, Jerry Falwell Jr. involving his wife and a pool boy, with Falwell attacking Moore for not having made a payroll, resulting in a twitter storm of protest on social media with one user asking “Did Jesus ever make a payroll?” With the House and Senate having passed bills to deal with the humanitarian crisis at the border, we will assess whether the bills can be reconciled and if the president will veto an aid package for the children that doesn’t have money for his wall.
The Same Media Who Piled on Joe Biden Ignore Rape Allegations Against Trump
Then we speak with a feminist, author and blogger, Amanda Marcotte who is a politics writer for Salon where her latest articles are “Trump fans think he’s a macho he-man – he’s really a moral weakling who preys on women and kids” and “Trump accused of rape, major media yawns: Why was E. Jean Carroll’s story not front page news?” She joins us to discuss the contrast between how the media piled on when a state legislator accused Joe Biden of touching her shoulders and kissing the back of her head and accusations of rape by Trump’s former wife Ivana which are now buttressed by a veteran journalist E. Jean Carroll.
How to Winnow the Crowded Field of Democratic Presidential Candidates
Then finally, just ahead of tonight’s first democratic presidential debate, we will speak with Alan Schroeder, professor emeritus in the School of Journalism at Northeastern University and author of “Presidential Debates: 50 Years of High-Risk TV” and “Celebrity-in-Chief: How Show Business Took Over the White House”. He joins us to discuss how quickly the field of 20 can be winnowed to the point when there will be an opportunity for substantive debates between fewer candidates instead of a 5 minute shot at getting recognized.
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Recycling rates on the rise
Mid and East Antrim residents remain NI’s top recyclers when it comes to disposing of glass, latest figures reveal.
The statistics, compiled by the Northern Local Authority Municipal Waste Management, relate to waste collected during last October, November and December.
And they show the Borough reported hugely impressive recycling rates over the past year.
The recycling rate in Mid and East Antrim shot up by 6.8% to 50.1%.
This is largely down to an increase in household waste composting, which rose to 28.7%, compared to a Northern Ireland average of 22.8%.
Mid and East Antrim is in third place when it comes to household recycling out of all 11 Councils in Northern Ireland.
The borough is best in the region when it came to responsible disposal of glass.
Out-going Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Paul Reid, said: “The most recent figures from Northern Ireland Local Authority Municipal Waste Management are hugely encouraging and are to be warmly welcomed.
“In Mid and East Antrim, 105kg of household waste was generated per person, compared to a Northern Ireland average of 111kg.
“They also show that in the three months outlined, 16,434 tonnes of waste was dealt with, of which 13% was non-household.
“This represented a 1.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2016.
“Our residents continue to lead the way when it comes to recycling household and organic waste.
“Recycling saves ratepayers’ money and also combats environmental damage. Our citizens are to be commended for their efforts and I thank them for their support to date.”
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The latest figures were announced at last month’s meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Operational Committee.
Last year Council launched a campaign aimed at substantially reducing the amount of local food waste sent to landfill was proving hugely successful.
Reduced landfill costs as a result of the move are expected to deliver annual savings of £200,000 – meaning those funds are available for other projects and work within Mid and East Antrim.
Changes to food waste collections came into effect throughout the Borough back in April 2017, with residents urged to dispose of food waste into brown bins as opposed to black.
Council promoted the changes widely through the media, its website, collection calendars, Connections magazine and letters to householders.
Cllr. Reid added: “Council has received more than 5,000 requests for brown bins and in excess of 7,500 requests for food caddies.
“This is a phenomenal response from our residents and I commend them for their overwhelming support and making the switch from black to brown bins.
“It costs twice as much to dispose of food waste in a black bin as it does to recycle food waste from a brown bin.
“Unwanted food that ends up in landfill is the most polluting type of waste due to the release of harmful gases.
“Rather than pollute the environment, that waste is increasingly being put to a great use in Mid and East Antrim as high quality compost which is then made available to our residents. Brown is the New Black in our Borough and this is a complete win-win for all of us in Mid and East Antrim.”
An increase in dry kerbside recycling locally was also reported.
For more information or advice on recycling, please contact 0300 124 5000 or email recycling@midandeastantrim.gov.uk. Alternatively, details are available at www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/recycling
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A shop in a prime location near Agia Triada church 250 sq m suitable for many purpose, e.g. shops, workshops, offices, restaurant, bar, gallery… It was used for 50 years as a bookbindery workshop, Kitchenette 2 w/c COVERED AREA 250 SQ METERS
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INVESTMENT OPTION FOR 4 SHOPS IN A PRIME LOCATION PARKING SPACES 123 THE DESIGN OF THE BUILDING IS METICULOUS AND MATERIALS ARE OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS. BUILDING IN A PRIME LOCATION LOCATED EAST OF LIMASSOL AT THE JUNCTION OF 2 HIGHLY COMMERCIAL AVENUES EASY ACCESS NETWORK FROM THE PORT ONLY 2 KILOMETERS TOWN CENTER 3 KILOMETERS MOTORWAY ONLY 1,5 KM 4 SHOPS SHOP 3 COVERED AREA 123 SQ METERS PRICE NO SUBJECT TO VAT YEARLY RENT 18,000 EUROS YIELD 4% SHOP 6 COVERED AREA 123 SQ METERS PRICE NO SUBJECT TO VAT YIELD 4 % SHOP 7 COVERED AREA 123 SQ METERS PRICE NO SUBJECT TO VAT YIELD 3.73% SHOP 8 COVERED AREA 129 SQ METERS PRICE NO SUBJECT TO VAT TOTAL ANUAL YIELD 5,15 %
False Office/shop 100sqm opposite central post office
For sale in perfect location shop or office ground floor with 50m2 and 50m2 mezzanine. Call for details
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False Office in anexartisias street
- 222 m2, combined, whole 9th floor- 11 floor building City center- Perfect view 360 digrees- Title deed available- Good condition- 3 toilets (2 of them with showers), kitchen, 5 rooms for office purposes + 1 conference room.
False Office in town center 11409
2-floor officeGood conditionTotal size: 82sqmW/C & Small fitted kitchen unitAir condition installedParking space out frontReady Title deedsPremises can be offered empty or with a rental guarantee for 12 months depending on the client.
False Commercial building ayia napa church old city
Building near the sea3 floors, 64 sq plot area, 192 sqm internal covered area, 10 sqm verandas, Air Condition VRV, Heating CentralVat not applicable
False Listed commercial building in castle square
It is located in the most attractive tourist destination of Limassol in between the Old Harbour, Limassol Marina and the Medieval Castle Square. The Medieval Castle was transformed to the District Museum and houses the medieval museum of Cyprus. The area is famous for it’s elegant restaurants, cafes, traditional taverns, etc.The building consists of a ground floor of 150m², mezzanine and first floor of 50m² and an amazing roof terrace of 90m² with beautiful views of the Castle Square and Old Harbour Area.This listed building enjoys the financial benefits under the Law of Listed Buildings.TITLE DEED AVAILABLE!Don't miss the opportunity to own this historical building and maximise your investment!
A cozy office space right in the heart of Limassol. Situated on the third in an office building in on a corner of Anexartisias and Athinon street. The building has secure entrance doors and two elevators servicing the building. The office has 3 partitioned rooms, a spacious conference room, a small server room, a small kitchenette and one bathroom. The office could be converted into a lovely modern open space with the location being its major advantage. Title deeds available at hand, a real opportunity worth seeing.
False Perfect place for new business next to limassol castle 6574
The building in question is categorised by the Cyprus Authorities as a preservable building, a testament to its traditional architecture and beauty. Built in the early 20th century, it has undergone a full professional restoration in 2010, but fully maintaining and preserving all of the traditional classical features whilst at the same time being affixed with modern amenities in its interior. The building is uniquely positioned in the heart of Limassol, just one minute walking distance from the Limassol Old Castle and only 300 meters from the newly built luxurious Limassol Marina. The area is surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants and has in the past few years become the hot-spot of the city, attracting persons from all facets of the society, making the building ideal for a multiplicity of commercial uses. The ground floor comprises of 160 sq.m. of internal covered areas, and a loft is also available within, providing a further 25 sq.m. of internal covered areas. The two sides of the building open up to a pedestrian area and has the benefit of extending to the adjacent road which gives another 30 sq.m. of useful outdoors space. The building is currently used as a modern cafe-restaurant and bar, hence it has all the specifications and equipment for a similar usage, while at the same time it could easily be turned into a shop with only minor modifications required. The business has all relevant license for food, drinks and music. The place is fully air-conditioned and equipped with cameras monitoring both inside and outside.PLEASE MENTION VL6574
False Whole building near the university of limassol tepak 9629
Year Built:1960Covered Area:175 m2Plot Size:186 m2This building is located very near the University of Limassol (TEPAK - ΤΕΠΑΚ) making it very suitable to convert it to students residences.According to the Limassol Local Plan, the land falls within the planning zone ‘Πα7’ Core Zone which sets out the following parameters:Maximum Building Density: 160% Maximum Coverage Density: 70% Maximum num. Of floors: 3 The current building is old (1960s) and should be fully renovated in order to be rented out. As per civil engineers opinions, the structure is of good condition which could be reinforced to hold additional development. The current structure has an area of 175m2 and the building density allows to built 298m2 covered areas so any potential buyer can built another 123m2 on top of the existing. Any potential investor can decide whether to demolish or not the existing building according to his/her wish.Title Deed available by request.PLEASE MENTION VL9629
False 3 shops in limassol for offices or studio apartments.
3 shops for sale seperate or as a whole ideal for offices or studio aparments Limassol district court area end of Ayiou Andreou Street.
False Beautiful office near the new port
Spacious renovated office in Limassol, close to the port and new Limassol Marina.The office space comprises of entrance hall with reception area, has a large separate conference room and four separate modern offices!All areas in the office are fully furnished with modern and contemporary furniture. -Two covered parking areas- Key access to building- A/C units in all areas- Bathroom- Kitchen- PC network.- Title Deeds available. B.G. 21970
False Beautiful office in the center of limassol
Beautiful ground floor office is located in the center of Limassol, close to Ygia Polyclinic Private Hospital.- Perfect for either a small shop, doctors office or small corporate team- 2-floor office- Good condition- W/C- Small fitted kitchen- A/C- Parking space- Title Deeds- Covered area: 82 sq.m.B.G. 22621
False Shop in pentadromos
Shop for sale in Pentadromos, an excellent location in the city centre close to shops, cafes and sea. The shops internal area is 67sqm and it has a mezzanine, toilet, ac provision and parking.
False Srp3755 - commercial land - city center
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT FOR OFFICES OR COLLEGE BIG PLOT WITH ALREADY BUILDING INSIDE IN A MAIN STREET BETWEEN MAKEDONIAS AND MAKAREIOU CLOSE TO KAPSALOS AREA LIMASSOL THE PLOT IS 1331m2 AND HAS DENSITY 120% INSIDE THE PLOT THERE IS ALREADY A BIG BUILDING THAT COMBINES BASEMENT FOR 25 COVER PARKING'S = 1,128m2 FIRST FLOOR =772m2 TOTAL BUILD = 1900m2 *ALSO 8 UNDERCOVER PARKING'S* *YOU CAN BUILD ANOTHER 2 FLOORS ON THE EXISTING BUILDING *
False Shop in the heart of limassol
This shop located in the heart of Limassol’s city centre is now available for sale. Located at a prime location, the shop is part of a big business / commercial building. It is quite spacious with 1 WC, its own small kitchen and 5m height interior. It has access to 2 pathways connecting to 2 different major roads.
False Listed upper level space in old town limassol
Multi-purpose space, featuring:• Upper level• 6 adjoining rooms off a central corridor• Original timber doors, windows, frames and shutters• Original timber flooring• High ceilings• Balcony• High foot-traffic area • Title deed• Covered area: 200m²• VAT exemptAn excellent commercial opportunity, this 6-room space would be perfectly suited for an office space, workshop or studio. This listed property comes with a title deed and offers itself as a wonderful restoration project in the heart of Limassol’s historic old town. Nestled within a creative community and dynamic commercial hub, this upper level overlooks the old town’s most bustling street offering excellent accessibility and visibility. Operating Under RN 763, LN 374
A 40 SQ METERS SHOP WALKING DISTANCE TO THE SEA PRIME LOCATION NEAR TO ALL AMENITIES
False Ssh2255 - office - shop - town centre
The building in question is categorised by the Cyprus Authorities as a « preservable building», a testament to its traditional architecture and beauty. Built in the early 20th century, it has undergone a full professional restoration in 2010, but fully maintaining and preserving all of the traditional classical features whilst at the same time being affixed with modern amenities in its interior. The building is uniquely positioned in the heart of Limassol, just one minute walking distance from the Limassol Old Castle and only 300 meters from the newly built luxurious Limassol Marina. The area is surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants and has in the past few years become the hot-spot of the city, attracting persons from all facets of the society, making the building ideal for a multiplicity of commercial uses. The ground floor comprises of 160 sq.m. of internal covered areas, and a loft is also available within, providing a further 25 sq.m. of internal covered areas. The two sides of the building open up to a pedestrian area and has the benefit of extending to the adjacent road which gives another 30 sq.m. of useful outdoors space. The building is currently used as a modern café-restaurant and bar, hence it has all the specifications and equipment for a similar usage, while at the same time it could easily be turned into a shop with only minor modifications required! The business has all relevant license for food, drinks and music. The place is fully air-conditioned and equipped with cameras monitoring both inside and outside. Lastly, it is noted that the two adjacent buildings are currently also available for sale, which is an added benefit for businesses which require room to expand in such a prime location. NO VAT
False Ssh2350 - office - shop - old town limassol
Specification : Shop for sale in old town Limassol The building in question is categorised by the Cyprus Authorities as a « preservable building», a testament to its traditional architecture and beauty. Built in the early 20th century, it has undergone a full professional restoration in 2010, but fully maintaining and preserving all of the traditional classical features whilst at the same time being affixed with modern amenities in its interior. The building is uniquely positioned in the heart of Limassol, just one minute walking distance from the Limassol Old Castle and only 300 meters from the newly built luxurious Limassol Marina. The area is surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants and has in the past few years become the hot-spot of the city, attracting persons from all facets of the society, making the building ideal for a multiplicity of commercial uses. The ground floor comprises of 160 sq.m. of internal covered areas, and a loft is also available within, providing a further 25 sq.m. of internal covered areas. The two sides of the building open up to a pedestrian area and has the benefit of extending to the adjacent road which gives another 30 sq.m. of useful outdoors space. The building is currently used as a modern café-restaurant and bar, hence it has all the specifications and equipment for a similar usage, while at the same time it could easily be turned into a shop with only minor modifications required! The business has all relevant license for food, drinks and music. The place is fully air-conditioned and equipped with cameras monitoring both inside and outside. Lastly, it is noted that the two adjacent buildings are currently also available for sale, which is an added benefit for businesses which require room to expand in such a prime location. exempt of VAT
False Sof154 - office - shop - centre
Delux office total area 517 square meters Total covered area 495 square meters Office area 432 square meters Common area 63 square meters Uncovered area 22 square meters Parking area 5
False Sof - office - shop - 815 pentadromos
OFFICE IN THE MOST POPULAR AREA IN LIMASSOL COVERED AREA 150 SQ METERS
False Sof816 - office - shop - pentadromos
False Commercial building-anexartisias shopping street
Commercial Building for SaleGREAT opportunity of long-term investment. The commercial plot is located in Limassol City centre, in the centre of Anexartisias shopping street. 5 minutes walking distance from the seaside, 3 minutes walking distance from the major buildings of Cyprus University of Technology, 15 minutes walking distance from Old port, 20 minutes walking distance from Limassol Marina and many other amenities.This 600sq meters commercial building includes two shops that generate in total €60.000 annual income. Great Opportunity of Investment also in Accomodations!!!For more information please conduct us directly. Only serious proposals!
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Ambleside Avenue in Bradford BD9 consists predominantly of semi-detached houses. Properties on Ambleside Avenue typically have values around £200,000 - £250,000, but larger detached houses can command upwards of £250,000.
1 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford BD9 5HX
£59,500 Semi-detached house, Freehold 28th April 1995
£100,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 25th July 2003
£200,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 7th September 2011
11 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford BD9 5HX
£95,000 Detached house, Freehold 3rd August 2001
£225,000 Detached house, Freehold 25th May 2005
£106,500 Semi-detached house, Freehold 8th November 2002
£70,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 25th May 2000
£78,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 19th September 1997
£80,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 20th October 2000
£128,500 Semi-detached house, Freehold 4th February 2005
£105,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 31st May 2002
£220,000 Detached house, Freehold 29th February 2012
£220,000 Detached house, Freehold 29th July 2005
£95,000 Detached house, Freehold 9th February 1999
£130,000 Detached house, Freehold 20th December 2002
£80,000 Detached house, Freehold 24th December 1998
£75,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 6th June 1995
£165,000 Detached house, Freehold 13th September 2005
£165,000 Semi-detached house, Freehold 26th September 2003
£200,000 Detached house, Freehold 14th August 2006
£115,000 Detached house, Freehold 9th May 2003
£180,000 Terraced house, Freehold 31st July 2007
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Photographs of Kathryn Hunter and Janet McTeer in all-female production of The Taming of the Shrew, 2003
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Phyllida Lloyd’s production of The Taming of the Shrew used only female actors. It took the early modern practice of casting only men and turned it on its head, creating new dynamics in this play with such contentious views of women.
These photographs show Kathryn Hunter as Katherina and Janet McTeer as Petruchio, performing at Shakespeare’s Globe in London in 2003.
What did reviewers say?
In his review of the production, published in The Daily Telegraph, Charles Spencer wrote:
I feared a dour, stridently feminist staging, heavily underlining the fact that all men are bastards. I should have known better. Phyllida Lloyd is a director with an infectious sense of fun, and the mere fact that all the men here are played by women highlights the absurdities of the male of the species.
But … the staging leaves no doubt that the Shrew is also a fine romance. McTeer is a delightfully dashing, disconcertingly sexy Petruchio, while Hunter beautifully captures Kate's misery as a neglected spinster daughter … Nothing else on stage can compete with the gender-bending sexual chemistry between these superbly matched lovers.
In 2016, Lloyd’s all-female production was revived for the ‘Free Shakespeare in the Park’ festival at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, New York City.
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Photographs of Kathryn Hunter and Janet McTeer in The Taming of the Shrew directed by Phyllida Lloyd at Shakespeare's Globe, London, 2003
21 August 2003, London
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Income and living conditions (SILC) 2015: Poverty in Switzerland 7% of the Swiss population were affected by income poverty in 2015
Neuchâtel, 15.05.2017 (FSO) - In 2015 approximately 570 000 people were affected by income poverty in Switzerland. Just under 145,000 of these were employed. The groups most affected were persons living alone or in single parent households with minor children, persons with no post-compulsory education and those living in households where no-one works. The poverty rate has hardly changed when compared with the previous year. These are some of the findings from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
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7% of the Swiss population were affected by income poverty in 2015
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Edgbaston Stadium awarded another test match
Home of Warwickshire CCC will welcome England and the West Indies next summer for first match of test series
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Edgbaston will play host to another test match and T20 final
Birmingham's tourism economy is set to be boosted again after Edgbaston Stadium announced it had secured another England test match.
The England & Wales Cricket Board has awarded the first match of the Investec Series against the West Indies in August 2017 to the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
It will also host the NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day for the fifth consecutive year in September 2017, adding to the list of confirmed fixtures including India v Pakistan and England v Australia.
Neil Snowball, chief executive of Warwickshire CCC, said: "With 11 days of major match cricket confirmed, next summer will be the biggest programme of games that Edgbaston has ever hosted.
"England have an outstanding record at Edgbaston and we are thrilled to secure the first test of the Investec Series against the West Indies at an accessible time for supporters in the heart of the summer holidays.
"NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day is firmly established in the British sporting calendar and continues to break attendance records each year.
"We look forward to hosting it for the ninth time in 2017 and hope that the Birmingham Bears can continue their great form of recent seasons by reaching a home final again."
Emma Gray, director of marketing and communications at Visit Birmingham, the city's leisure tourism programme, added: "Birmingham has seen a 17 per cent increase in tourists in the last six years, including a record 1.1 million overseas visits in 2015.
"By continuing to attract the biggest fixtures in cricket, Edgbaston Stadium is helping to raise the city's profile across the world, ensuring we build on the largest international tourism growth of any UK regional destination.
"We look forward to welcoming fans next year for the city's biggest summer of major match cricket and encourage visitors to enjoy our leisure offer while they're here."
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No, iOS 11 probably won't have a 'screenshot alert' feature
James Cook
There's a rumour circulating on Twitter that iOS 11, the upcoming update to Apple's software for iPhones and iPads, will include a feature that sends a notification when someone takes a screenshot of your text messages.
People are, understandably, freaking out about this:
But it's almost certainly not true. We dug into the social media outrage and found the source of the rumour: A vlogger named Jay Way who claimed in December to have told Apple about his idea for screenshot alerts.
There's no evidence that Apple is actually going to implement Way's idea. And it would be a huge change for Apple to add something like this. Certain apps such as Snapchat do currently send notifications if you screenshot messages, but it's unlikely that Apple would build that into its own Messages app.
This isn't the first time that a rumour of an app adding screenshot notifications went viral on Twitter. In November people began claiming on Twitter that Instagram had started sending notifications if people screenshot photos.
That wasn't true. Instead, Instagram had introduced a feature where it sent a notification if someone screenshotted an expiring photo message sent directly to them. But the notification was vague, and people got confused.
Apple declined to comment on this story.
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Marriage is a very sensitive social issue. Both scholars and religious identities uniformly argue that marriage should be an everlasting relationship cemented by love. However, in recent times marriage trends are drastically changing. Marriage standards are deteriorating welcoming a new view of marriage. Instances of infidelity and domestic violence have led to the breaking of most marriages. Most young people, bachelors and bachelorettes tend to argue that marriage is the most complex and sensitive field. However, not all marriages fail, most are based on true virtues and mutual understanding and they tend to stand strong despite multiple challenges which face them. The prompt of this paper is to analyze three marriage stories by pinpointing similarities as well as differences in the three marriages.
2.0 Similarities
It is arguably right that love is the most essential part of the stability of any marriage. All three stories show elements of love. In the story, “The Chrysanthemums”, by John Steinbeck, Henry and Elisa, demonstrated true love. Their love is projected in their actions. For instance, Henry plows with a tractor in the firm; his wife attends to the flower garden, demonstrating sharing of responsibilities which is only possible if there are in love. The openness within the two couples another defining factor of love in the couple. Henry narrates what he was doing with the three men who bought a steer, showing how they trusted each other[ CITATION [Ste]]. Moreover, romantic activities that they engaged demonstrate a celebration of their love. Henry takes his wife to a diner. In the story, “The Gift of the Magi” by Henry, Jim and Della also demonstrate attributes of true love. Like Henry and Elisa, Jim and Della engage in romantic activities. For example, they buy each other Christmas present. They go further as to selling their personal possessions so as to express the love they have for each other.Jim sells his golden watch while his wife, Della, cuts her hair to obtain money for Christmas gift[ CITATION [Hen]]. Showing their love is really not based on material possessions. Della shows his love for Jim by preparing him breakfast before he goes to work. In “The Magi”, by Henry, the theme of love is depicted. Love is the unsatisfactory aspect seen in all the three stories. “Chrysanthemums” story by John Steinbeck and in the story of “Sweat” by Zora Neale Hurston there is no love satisfaction. The unfulfilled sexual desire by Elisa shows that there is no sexual satisfaction in the marriage. It is shown by Elisa admiring the stranger[ CITATION [Ste]].In Zora Neale story, “Sweat”, Sykes has infidelity wife, Bertha, which shows that he is not satisfied with Delia only, as stated in the story, “Bertha had been in town three months now. Sykes was still paying her room rent at Della Lewis’-the only house in town that would have taken her in. Sykes took her frequently to Winter Park to “stomps.” He still assured her that he was the sweetest man in the state”[ CITATION [Hur]].
3.0 Differences
In the story of “Sweat” by Zora Neale Hurston, there is neither love nor happiness in the marriage of Delia Jones and Sykes. Sykes doesn’t seem to respect his wife.He loads her with a great pile of clothes to wash which he intentionally steps on them[ CITATION [Hur]]. Also, he scares his wife with the horsewhip that she thinks is a snake and not apologetic about that[ CITATION [Hur]] Sykes has infidelity wife by the name Bertha. The absence of love is depicted when Sykes is bitten by the snake[ CITATION [Hur]]. Delia seems not to be moved by that as the husband had not been around as they had quarreled and he went away[ CITATION [Hur]]. It shows that they never cared about each other. She fails to go for his rescue immediately when her husband pleads for it[ CITATION [Hur]]. Marriages have different lifestyles. The story by Henry, “The Gift of the Magi”, involves Jim and Della, they seem not to be well financially unstable as her wife saves only $1.87 for the Christmas which is not even enough[ CITATION [Hen]]. Della sells her hair in order to have enough money to buy her husband Christmas gift. Her husband, Jim, sales his golden watch in order to buy a gift for her. In the story, “The Chrysanthemums”, by John Steinbeck, Elisa and Henry in their marriage as it appears to be a medium luxurious. As depicted by tools that they use to plow, tractor, their big plantations and they also own a car[ CITATION [Ste]]. Medium lifestyle is noted as Henry sells one of their steers to take his wife out for dinner. They seem to possess wealth as flowers grown by Henry’s wife, as she says, are not grown by anybody else in the village[ CITATION [Ste]]. While Henry sells one of his steers to take his wife for dinner[ CITATION [Ste]], Jim sells his watch to buy his wife a Christmas gift[ CITATION [Hen]]. It shows differences within the marriages. The marriage of Delia and Sykes demonstrates disloyalty in marriage. Each of them seems to have a different lifestyle as no one depends on the other. They spend their life independently on each other. Delia seems to insist on their relationship with Sykes as after quarreling she declares that she is not going anywhere[ CITATION [Hur]].
In conclusion, marriage improves personal understanding between the couple. Different marriages have different set goals but in most cases love is the main objective of marriage. Marriage is a key social aspect in our society. The vows made during their union help in guiding their long term relationships. Love, respect to marriage vows and unending care and support are paramount for any successful marriage. Overtime love may vanish, and the couple may be overwhelmed by hatred. Due to several difficulties in marriage there has emerged issue like low numbers of marriage, and other couples decide to cohabit rather than marrying.
Henry, O. “The Gift of Magi.” 1-9.
Hurston, Zora. “Sweat.” 1-9.
Steinbeck, John. “The Chrysanthemums .” 1-1
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CAIR-Chicago Attends Democratic Candidates Forum at ICCD
CAIR-Chicago’s Governmental Relations Coordinator Sadiya Ahmed attended a Democrats’ Candidate Forum on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines (ICCD). Forrest Claypool, running for Cook County Board President, Alexi Giannoulias running for State Treasurer, and Frank Avila running for Commissioner for the Chicago Water Reclamation Department addressed leadership in the Muslim community as well as local constituents. The forum, one of few scheduled, is to provide candidates the opportunity to have an open dialogue with the Muslim community about their positions on issues pertinent to the community. Forrest Claypool, the Democratic Party’s candidate running for Cook County Board President delivered the first statement to an audience of fifty. His platform includes: cleaning up the forest preserves in Cook County and an expansion on current healthcare policy to establish a better doctor-patient relationship for uninsured and working families. He also wants to institutionalize methods that provide alternatives and offer safer options for minors in the juvenile reform system. In addition Claypool, if elected, expressed his interest in establishing a Muslim advisory taskforce which he would consult before making major decisions.
Alexi Giannolias, Democratic hopeful for Illinois State Treasurer, shared with the audience his background in banking. Giannolias, as part of his experience, has worked closely with his family, owners of the Broadway Bank in Chicago, to establish a more family oriented approach in banking. If elected, he intends to keep the link-deposit program, initiated by Pat Quinn, now the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. He also stated that his background in banking would be invaluable in handling the roughly $12 billion that the Treasurer’s office handles annually.
Finally, a representative for Fank Avila, who was unable to attend the event due to a scheduling conflict, addressed the crowd. Avila is one of the Democratic candidates running for the Commissioner for the Chicago Water Reclamation Department. Avila’s father, who spoke on his behalf, told the audience that there are 2,000 individuals employed by the Chicago Water Reclamation Department, of which 1,000 are tradesmen and 1,000 engineers. The department is also the fourth largest agency in Cook County, as well as the state. Avila stressed the importance of the department, as it employs a large number of Muslims.
Present at the meeting were: hosts Salman Aftab (ANN) and Br. Farooqui (President ICCD), Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), American Muslim Alliance (AMA), Muslim Civil Rights Center (MCRC), East West University, Sheikh Hasan El-Khateeb, Sheikh Fisal Hamouda, Judge Bill Haddad, Br. Naim Mansour, Imam Qasim Khan and many others.
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Determining the Optimal Phase-Change Material via High-Throughput Calculations
Nicholas A. Pike, Amina Matt, Ole M. Løvvik
Journal: MRS Advances , First View
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 May 2019, pp. 1-9
The discovery and optimization of phase-change and shape memory alloys remain a tedious and expensive process. Here a simple computational method is proposed to determine the ideal phase- change material for a given alloy composed of three elements. Using first-principles calculations, within a high-throughput framework, the ideal composition of a phase-change material between any two assumed phases can be determined. This ideal composition minimizes the interface strain during the structural transformation. Then one can target this ideal composition experimentally to produce alloys with low mechanical failure rates for a potentially wide variety of applications. Here we will provide evidence of the effectiveness of our calculations for a well-known phase- change material in which we predict the ideal composition and compare it to experimental results.
DSM-5 full syndrome, other specified, and unspecified eating disorders in Australian adolescents: prevalence and clinical significance
Deborah Mitchison, Jonathan Mond, Kay Bussey, Scott Griffiths, Nora Trompeter, Alexandra Lonergan, Kathleen M. Pike, Stuart B. Murray, Phillipa Hay
Journal: Psychological Medicine , First View
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 May 2019, pp. 1-10
Little information is available on the prevalence of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 eating disorders in adolescence, and eating disorders remain unique in the DSM for not systematically including a criterion for clinical significance. This study aimed to provide the first prevalence report of the full suite of DSM-5 eating disorders in adolescence, and to examine the impact of applying a criterion for clinical significance.
In total, 5191 (participation rate: 70%) Australian adolescents completed a survey measuring 1-month prevalence of eating disorder symptoms for all criterial, ‘other specified’ and unspecified eating disorders, as well as health-related quality of life and psychological distress.
The point prevalence of any eating disorder was 22.2% (12.8% in boys, 32.9% in girls), and ‘other specified’ disorders (11.2%) were more common than full criterial disorders (6.2%). Probable bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, but not anorexia nervosa (AN), were more likely to be experienced by older adolescents. Most disorders were associated with an increased odds for being at a higher weight. The prevalence of eating disorders was reduced by 40% (to 13.6%) when a criterion for clinical significance was applied.
Eating disorders, particularly ‘other specified’ syndromes, are common in adolescence, and are experienced across age, weight, socioeconomic and migrant status. The merit of adding a criterion for clinical significance to the eating disorders, similar to other DSM-5 disorders, warrants consideration. At the least, screening tools should measure distress and impairment associated with eating disorder symptoms in order to capture adolescents in greatest need for intervention.
Chronology of a Fortified Mississippian Village in the Central Illinois River Valley
Anthony M Krus, Edward W Herrmann, Matthew D Pike, G William Monaghan, Jeremy J Wilson
Journal: Radiocarbon / Volume 61 / Issue 3 / June 2019
Geophysical survey and excavations from 2010–2016 at Lawrenz Gun Club (11CS4), a late pre-Columbian village located in the central Illinois River valley in Illinois, identified 10 mounds, a central plaza, and dozens of structures enclosed within a stout 10 hectare bastioned palisade. Nineteen radiocarbon (14C) measurements were taken from single entities of wood charcoal, short-lived plants, and animal bones. A site chronology has been constructed using a Bayesian approach that considers the stratigraphic contexts and feature formation processes. The village was host to hundreds of years of continuous human activity during the Mississippi Period. Mississippian activity at the site is estimated to have begun in cal AD 990–1165 (95% probability), ended in cal AD 1295–1450 (95% probability), and lasted 150–420 yr (95% probability) in the primary Bayesian model with similar results obtained in two alternative models. The palisade is estimated to have been constructed in cal AD 1150–1230 (95% probability) and was continuously repaired and rebuilt for 15–125 yr (95% probability), probably for 40–85 yr (68% probability). Comparison to other studies demonstrates that the bastioned palisade at Lawrenz was one of the earliest constructed in the midcontinental United States.
3110 The association between components of the Life’s Simple Seven and incident end stage renal disease in the Southern Community Cohort Study
Mindy Pike, Cassianne Robinson-Cohen, Jennifer Morse, Thomas G. Stewart, William J. Blot, T. Alp Ikizler, Loren Lipworth
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 3 / Issue s1 / March 2019
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 March 2019, p. 55
OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: The Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) metric was created by the American Heart Association with the goal of educating the public on seven modifiable factors that contribute to heart health. While it is well documented that these ideal health behaviors lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population, the association between the LS7 ideal health metrics and end stage renal disease (ESRD) risk has not been examined in a lower socioeconomic population at high risk for both ESRD and CVD. Our objective is to examine the association between the LS7 score and incident ESRD in a cohort of white and black men and women in the southeastern US, where rates of CVD and ESRD are high. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: The Southern Community Cohort Study recruited ~86,000 low-income blacks and whites in the southeastern US (2002-2009). Utilizing a nested case-control design, our analysis included 1628 incident cases of ESRD identified via linkage of the cohort with the United States Renal Data System (USRDS) from January 1, 2002 to March 31, 2015. Controls (n = 4884) were individually matched 3:1 with ESRD cases based on age, sex, and race. Demographic, medical, and lifestyle information were obtained via baseline questionnaire. The AHA definitions for ideal health were used for non-smoking (never or quit >12 months), body mass index (BMI<25kg/m2) and physical activity (>75 min/week of vigorous physical activity or >150min/week of moderate/vigorous activity). Modified definitions were used for consuming a healthy diet [Healthy Eating Index (HEI10) score>70] and for blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, and total cholesterol, based on self-reported no history of diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia, respectively. The number of ideal health parameters were summed to generate the LS7 score, which ranged from 0-7 with higher scores indicating more ideal health. Adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for incident ESRD associated with LS7 score were calculated using conditional logistic regression models, adjusting for income and education. The SCCS ESRD case-cohort dataset will be available by TS 2019 and analyses will be completed to adjust for baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) as a marker of kidney function and to examine whether eGFR modifies the relationship between LS7 and incident ESRD. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: At baseline, mean age was 54 years, 55% (3600) of participants were women, and 87% (5656) were black. A total of 58% (943) of ESRD cases were non-smokers compared to 54% (2633) of controls. ESRD cases had higher prevalence of BMI>25 kg/m2 (81% vs. 74%), hypertension (84% vs. 59%), hypercholesterolemia (48% vs. 34%), and diabetes (66% vs. 22%) compared to controls. A total of 18% (839) of controls and 12% (194) of ESRD cases met ideal exercise recommendations, and 20% of either cases (302) or controls (916) had a HEI10 score above 70. The median LS7 score for controls and ESRD cases was 3 and 2, respectively, and 17% (983) of participants had a low score (0-1) while 2% (105) met 6 or 7 ideal health metrics. Higher LS7 score was associated with lower odds of ESRD (P-trend<0.001). Participants with LS7 score >3 (above median) had 75% reduced odds of ESRD (OR 0.25; 95% CI 0.22, 0.29) compared to those with a score of 2 or less. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: In the SCCS population, the presence of any 3 or more ideal health behaviors is associated with reduced odds of developing ESRD. The components of the LS7 represent important modifiable risk factors that may be targets for future interventions driven by the patient. The attributable risk due to each factor is needed to dissect which ideal behaviors are the most beneficial.
Recent Canadian efforts to develop population-level pregnancy intervention studies to mitigate effects of natural disasters and other tragedies
D. M. Olson, S. Brémault-Phillips, S. King, G. A.S. Metz, S. Montesanti, J. K. Olson, A. Hyde, A. Pike, T. Hoover, R. Linder, B. Joggerst, R. Watts
Journal: Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease / Volume 10 / Issue 1 / February 2019
The preconception, pregnancy and immediate postpartum and newborn periods are times for mothers and their offspring when they are especially vulnerable to major stressors – those that are sudden and unexpected and those that are chronic. Their adverse effects can transcend generations. Stressors can include natural disasters or political stressors such as conflict and/or migration. Considerable evidence has accumulated demonstrating the adverse effects of natural disasters on pregnancy outcomes and developmental trajectories. However, beyond tracking outcomes, the time has arrived for gathering more information related to identifying mechanisms, predicting risk and developing stress-reducing and resilience-building interventions to improve outcomes. Further, we need to learn how to encapsulate both the quantitative and qualitative information available and share it with communities and authorities to mitigate the adverse developmental effects of future disasters, conflicts and migrations. This article briefly reviews prenatal maternal stress and identifies three contemporary situations (wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada; hurricane Harvey in Houston, USA and transgenerational and migrant stress in Pforzheim, Germany) where current studies are being established by Canadian investigators to test an intervention. The experiences from these efforts are related along with attempts to involve communities in the studies and share the new knowledge to plan for future disasters or tragedies.
OP87 Nitrous Oxide As Sedation Regimen In Children—How To Assess Safety?
Eva Pike, Elisabeth Hafstad, Torunn Elisabeth Tjelle
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 03 January 2019, pp. 31-32
Children who undergo short, painful procedures at hospitals are given different kinds of pain relief (analgesics), often in combination with drugs for relaxation (sedatives). Nitrous oxide (NO) is a drug administered for pain relief and relaxation, it is applied by inhalation and its effects are analgesic, anxiolytic and sedative. It is used in several countries, but is not normally used as a sedation method for children in Norwegian hospitals, although widely used in maternity wards during labor. Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this sedation regimen in children. However, we also wanted to assess safety for health personnel after repetitive or long-term exposure.
We performed a systematic review on effectiveness and safety of nitrous oxide for sedation in children. For evidence on efficacy and safety in children, only randomized controlled trials (RCT) were included. For safety of health personnel we also accepted other study designs. For all endpoints, we presented the evidence in summary of finding tables.
We retrieved twenty-two randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness or safety in children undergoing sedation with nitrous oxide. Outcomes were hospital procedure satisfaction or characteristics, and pain relief. Safety was reported as acute adverse events. None of the RCTs reported evidence on safety for health personnel. We are currently exploring different ways to systematically assess safety for health personnel within the form of an HTA otherwise designed for a different population.
Assessing safety of new technologies, methods or procedures through HTAs is a crucial point. However, assessing the long-term safety of the health personnel should also be included, but evidence will often not be retrieved through literature search designed for the patient group, and long-term safety data is in general difficult to retrieve for exposure to a novel technology. We will discuss our approach to this challenge.
Changing patterns of mental health knowledge in rural Kenya after intervention using the WHO mhGAP-Intervention Guide
V. N. Mutiso, K. M. Pike, C. N. Musyimi, T. J. Rebello, A. Tele, I. Gitonga, G. Thornicroft, D. M. Ndetei
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 October 2018, pp. 1-10
Despite the high prevalence of mental disorders, mental health literacy has been comparatively neglected. People's symptom-management strategies will be influenced by their mental health literacy. This study sought to determine the feasibility of using the World Health Organization mhGAP-Intervention Guide (IG) as an educational tool for one-on-one contact in a clinical setting to increase literacy on the specified mental disorders.
This study was conducted in 20 health facilities in Makueni County, southeast Kenya which has one of the poorest economies in Kenya. It has no psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. We recruited 3267 participants from a community that had already been exposed to community mental health services. We used Mental Health Knowledge Schedule to measure the changing patterns of mental health knowledge after a period of 3 months, following a training intervention using the WHO mhGAP-IG.
Overall, there was a significant increase in mental health related knowledge [mean range 22.4–23.5 for both post-test and pre-test scores (p < 0.001)]. This increase varied with various socio-demographic characteristics such as sex, marital status, level of education, employment status and wealth index.
mhGAP-IG is a feasible tool to increase mental health literacy in low-resource settings where there are no mental health specialists. Our study lends evidence that the WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2020 and reduction of the treatment gap may be accelerated by the use of mhGAP-IG through improving knowledge about mental illness and potentially subsequent help seeking for early diagnosis and treatment.
Feasibility of WHO mhGAP-intervention guide in reducing experienced discrimination in people with mental disorders: a pilot study in a rural Kenyan setting
V. N. Mutiso, K. Pike, C. W. Musyimi, T. J. Rebello, A. Tele, I. Gitonga, G. Thornicroft, D. M. Ndetei
Journal: Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences / Volume 28 / Issue 2 / April 2019
Stigma can have a negative impact on help-seeking behaviour, treatment adherence and recovery of people with mental disorders. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of the WHO Mental Health Treatment Gap Interventions Guidelines (mhGAP-IG) to reduce stigma in face-to-face contacts during interventions for specific DSM-IV/ICD 10 diagnoses over a 6-month period.
This study was conducted in 20 health facilities across Makueni County in southeast Kenya which has one of the poorest economies in the country and has no psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. We recruited 2305 participants from the health facilities catchment areas that had already been exposed to community mental health services. We measured stigma using DISC-12 at baseline, followed by training to the health professionals on intervention using the WHO mhGAP-IG and then conducted a follow-up DISC-12 assessment after 6 months. Proper management of the patients by the trained professionals would contribute to the reduction of stigma in the patients.
There was 59.5% follow-up at 6 months. Overall, there was a significant decline in ‘reported/experienced discrimination’ following the interventions. A multivariate linear mixed model regression indicated that better outcomes of ‘unfair treatment’ scores were associated with: being married, low education, being young, being self-employed, higher wealth index and being diagnosed with depression. For ‘stopping self’ domain, better outcomes were associated with being female, married, employed, young, lower wealth index and a depression diagnosis. In regards to ‘overcoming stigma’ domain; being male, being educated, employed, higher wealth index and being diagnosed with depression was associated with better outcomes.
The statistically significant (p < 0.05) reduction of discrimination following the interventions by trained health professionals suggest that the mhGAP-IG may be a useful tool for reduction of discrimination in rural settings in low-income countries.
Connectivity in Hypergraphs
Megan Dewar, David Pike, John Proos
Journal: Canadian Mathematical Bulletin / Volume 61 / Issue 2 / 01 June 2018
In this paper we consider two natural notions of connectivity for hypergraphs: weak and strong. We prove that the strong vertex connectivity of a connected hypergraph is bounded by its weak edge connectivity, thereby extending a theorem of Whitney from graphs to hypergraphs. We find that, while determining a minimum weak vertex cut can be done in polynomial time and is equivalent to finding a minimum vertex cut in the 2-section of the hypergraph in question, determining a minimum strong vertex cut is NP-hard for general hypergraphs. Moreover, the problem of finding minimum strong vertex cuts remains NP-hard when restricted to hypergraphs with maximum edge size at most 3. We also discuss the relationship between strong vertex connectivity and the minimum transversal problem for hypergraphs, showing that there are classes of hypergraphs for which one of the problems is NP-hard, while the other can be solved in polynomial time.
Mental health: taking its place as an essential element of sustainable global development
Pamela Scorza, Ohemaa Poku, Kathleen M. Pike
Journal: BJPsych International / Volume 15 / Issue 4 / November 2018
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 March 2018, pp. 72-74
As of 2015, with the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations has a new roadmap for development that will guide global and national agendas for the next 15 years. Mental health was explicitly included in the SDGs, for the first time being recognised as an essential component of development. This is a major achievement that has taken decades of unrelenting advocacy. Still, mental health lacks clear, measurable indicators within the SDGs, threatening its progress in the realm of global development. The task now is for the global mental health community to actively work within health systems, and with other sectors, to integrate mental health interventions and indicators into programmes aimed at other goals and targets. In this way, the direct impact of mental health on development and the impact of mental health on other development goals will be recognised and quantified.
The utilization of fish by-products and waste in animal feeding
I. H. Pike, I. N. Tatterson
Journal: BSAP Occasional Publication / Volume 3 / 1980
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 February 2018, pp. 85-90
Most of the by-products from fish go into the production of fish meal and fish oil, the latter going directly to the human food chain, and therefore do not really come under the heading of industrial by-products and waste per se. Broadly speaking, fish meal made from fish offal is a by-product which otherwise would have been wasted. This paper discusses the quantities involved and the nutritional properties offish meal, and in addition, the contribution to fish meal and fish oil made from species which are not suitable for human consumption (e.g. sandeels) or where the quantities caught exceed the demand for human consumption (e.g. sprats).
Any method of utilizing fish by-products for animal feeding should minimize chemical changes in the product to avoid reduction in the nutrients which are present at the time of catching. In some respects chemical changes in fish by-products are brought about in a similar way to those in grass, cut for preservation. The fish material has a high water content, around 75%, and from the time of catching is subject to chemical changes by enzymes in the fish and also by bacterial action. Fish, however, differs from grass in that it contains oil and virtually no carbohydrates. The demersal, or lean fish, for example, cod, haddock, plaice, saithe, etc., contain high levels of oil in the liver which are removed for separate processing, but little in the flesh and in the offal produced. The ‘industrial’ fish caught are mainly pelagic species with high levels of oil in the flesh.
Meaningful Ways of Understanding and Measuring Change for People with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Thematic Analysis
Louise McCusker, Marie-Louise Turner, Georgina Pike, Helen Startup
Journal: Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy / Volume 46 / Issue 5 / September 2018
Background: The effective treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) presents healthcare providers with a significant challenge. The evidence base remains limited partially due to a lack of professional consensus and service user involvement regarding ways of measuring change. As a result, the limited evidence that is available draws on such a wide range of outcome measures, that comparison across treatment types is hindered, maintaining a lack of clarity regarding the clinical needs of this group. Aims: This investigation aimed to follow the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE, 2009) research recommendations by asking service users about meaningful change within their recovery. This forms a starting point for the future development of a tailored outcome measure. Method: Fifteen service users with a diagnosis of BPD participated in three focus groups across two specialist Personality Disorder services. The focus groups were analysed using Thematic Analysis. Results: Two superordinate themes were synthesized from the data: (1) recovery to what?: ‘How do you rewrite who you are?’; and (2) conditions for change. Each superordinate theme further consisted of three subordinate themes which elucidated the over-arching themes. Conclusion: This investigation highlights the complex nature of measuring change in people who have received a BPD diagnosis. Further research is needed to develop meaningful ways of measuring change according to the needs and priorities of people with BPD.
The effect of feeding salmon oil during pregnancy on causes of piglet deaths prior to weaning
R. Cordoba, S Pkiyach, J. A Rooke, S. A. Edwards, P. C. Penny, I. Pike
Journal: Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science / Volume 2000 / 2000
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 November 2017, p. 105
Pre-weaning mortality is a major source of economic loss to the pig industry which despite improvements in husbandry and farrowing crate design remains about 10% of piglets borne alive. The causes of death are multi-factorial (Varley, 1995) but a large proportion may be due to low neonatal vigor. Commercial pig diets do not normally contain long chain n-3 fatty acids, a deficiency of which has been implicated in reduced visual and neural development in premature human babies and in experimental animals. The objectives of the present experiment were to quantify the causes of piglet mortality in sows of modern genotype and to determine the effects of salmon oil supplementation of the diet of the sow, providing long-chain n-3 fatty acids, on this mortality.
2483: Evaluating a community research consult service: Getting to outcomes and impacts
Clara Pelfrey, Katrice Cain, Mary Ellen Lawless, Earl Pike, Ashwini Sehgal
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 1 / Issue S1 / September 2017
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 May 2018, p. 80
OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: This study describes the design, operation, and evaluation of a community-based research (CBR) consult service within the setting of a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institution. To our knowledge, there are no published evaluations of a CBR consult service at a CTSA hub. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: A CBR consult service was created to support faculty, healthcare providers/research coordinators, trainees, community-based organizations, and community members. A framework was developed to assess the stages of client engagement and to foster clear articulation of client needs and challenges. A developmental evaluation system was integrated with the framework to track progress, store documents, continuously improve the consult service, and assess research outcomes. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: This framework provides information on client numbers, types, services used, and successful outreach methods. Tracking progress reveals reasons that prevent clients from completing projects and facilitates learning outcomes relevant to clients and funding agencies. Clients benefit from the expert knowledge, community connections, and project guidance provided by the consult service team, increasing the likelihood of study completion and achieving research outcomes. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Our evaluation suggests that clients benefit by (1) gaining the collective knowledge of the experts comprising the team, (2) learning the process of doing CBR, including the required steps to reach completion, and (3) gaining a project management mentality promoting translational research outcomes. This study offers a framework by which CTSA institutions can expand their capacity to conduct and evaluate CBR while addressing challenges that inhibit community engagement.
Utilisation of early intervention services in young children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Kathleen A. Mussatto, Danielle Hollenbeck-Pringle, Felicia Trachtenberg, Erica Sood, Renee Sananes, Nancy A. Pike, Linda M. Lambert, William T. Mahle, David J. Goldberg, Caren S. Goldberg, Carolyn Dunbar-Masterson, Michelle Otto, Bradley S. Marino, Bronwyn H. Bartle, Ismee A. Williams, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Sinai C. Zyblewski, Victoria L. Pemberton
Journal: Cardiology in the Young / Volume 28 / Issue 1 / January 2018
Children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome are at a risk for neurodevelopmental delays. Current guidelines recommend systematic evaluation and management of neurodevelopmental outcomes with referral for early intervention services. The Single Ventricle Reconstruction Trial represents the largest cohort of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome ever assembled. Data on life events and resource utilisation have been collected annually. We sought to determine the type and prevalence of early intervention services used from age 1 to 4 years and factors associated with utilisation of services.
Data from 14-month neurodevelopmental assessment and annual medical history forms were used. We assessed the impact of social risk and geographic differences. Fisher exact tests and logistic regression were used to evaluate associations.
Annual medical history forms were available for 302 of 314 children. Greater than half of the children (52–69%) were not receiving services at any age assessed, whereas 20–32% were receiving two or more therapies each year. Utilisation was significantly lower in year 4 (31%) compared with years 1–3 (with a range from 40 to 48%) (p<0.001). Social risk factors were not associated with the use of services at any age but there were significant geographic differences. Significant delay was reported by parents in 18–43% of children at ages 3 and 4.
Despite significant neurodevelopmental delays, early intervention service utilisation was low in this cohort. As survival has improved for children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, attention must shift to strategies to optimise developmental outcomes, including enrolment in early intervention when merited.
Upper Cretaceous amber arthropods and their implications on changes in insect community structure
E. M. Pike
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 July 2017, p. 234
Assessment of changes in terrestrial ecosystems since Cretaceous time, until recently, has had to rely on paleobotany (including paleopalynology) and vertebrate paleontology to provide data for analysis. Insects contribute a major portion of the terrestrial diversity in any ecosystem, but their fossil record and state of preservation had discouraged paleoecological study beyond the Pleistocene. With the discovery of prolific Upper Cretaceous amber deposits in Russia and Canada, and the investigation of Tertiary amber deposits from the Baltic, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the USA, the prospect of clarifying changes in insect diversity and ecology over time becomes real. Methods are reported which allow the description of species richness and relative abundance of arthropod taxa from an Upper Cretaceous (Campanian: 75 MYA) amber deposit in Alberta, Canada. Diversity and abundance are described at the Order level for hexapods, and for the Acarina and Araneae. Taxa present, in order of abundance, are Homoptera (66 specimens/kg of amber), Diptera (28/kg), Acarina (21/kg), Hymenoptera (13/kg), Araneae (12/kg), Psocoptera (4/kg), Coleoptera (2/kg), Blattodea (1/kg), Thysanoptera (1/kg), Trichoptera (0.6/kg). Other orders present are Lepidoptera, Collembola, Dermaptera, Mantodea, and Ephemeroptera. In total, of 35 identified families, 8 are extinct. There are about 20 genera identified, of which only 1 is extant. All identified species are extinct. Estimated species richness is about 100 species of arthropods. In comparison, virtually all Families reported from Baltic amber (Oligocene) are still extant, as are the majority of genera. Morphology and feeding structures are well within the variation seen in modern insects. This suggests that throughout the Tertiary, Entomologists would feel quite at home with the insect fauna, and during the Upper Cretaceous, they would have little difficulty identifying insects at least to the family level. It is hypothesized that the taxonomic structure of modern insect communities was well established before the end of the Cretaceous, and that the structure and interrelationships of insect guilds were also very similar to those of today.
The Maternal Emotional Climate Predicts Twin Sibling Relationship Quality
Katharine M. Mark, Alison Pike, Rachel M. Latham, Bonamy R. Oliver
Journal: Twin Research and Human Genetics / Volume 20 / Issue 2 / April 2017
We investigated the association between maternal expressed emotion and twin relationship quality, after controlling for a maternal questionnaire measure of the mother–child relationship. This was explored within a community sample of 156 mothers and their two young twin children (M child age = 3.69 years; SD child age = 0.37). Mothers reported on the twin–twin relationship and the mother–child relationship via questionnaire. They were also interviewed about each child using the innovative Preschool Five Minute Speech Sample (Daley et al., 2003), which yields information about relative positive:negative maternal expressed emotion. Mothers who expressed more family-wide positive emotion and less family-wide negative emotion also reported more positivity, but not negativity, within the twin relationship — even when controlling for questionnaire reports of the mother–child relationship. Counter to expectations, discrepancies in mothers’ expressed emotion between their twins also predicted more positive sibling relationships. Our findings corroborate the well established spill-over effect, whereby families are viewed as emotional units of interdependent individuals, none of whom can be understood in isolation from one another. Most importantly, the Preschool Five Minute Speech Sample provides information about mothering that questionnaire reports may not, and thus it is a useful tool in better understanding the twin family system.
Denazification in Soviet-Occupied Germany: Brandenburg, 1945-1948. By Timothy R. Vogt. Harvard Historical Studies, no. 137. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2000. xiv, 314 pp. Appendix. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Figures. Tables. $49.95, hard bound.
David Pike
Journal: Slavic Review / Volume 61 / Issue 3 / Fall 2002
Print publication: Fall 2002
Seasonality and Site Function in Chalcolithic Cyprus
David Frankel, Jennifer M. Webb, Anne Pike-Tay
Journal: European Journal of Archaeology / Volume 16 / Issue 1 / 2013
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 January 2017, pp. 94-115
Excavations at the small Chalcolithic site of Politiko-Kokkinorotsos in central Cyprus show that it was occupied around 2880–2670 cal BC. Fallow deer (Dama mesopotamica) form the major component of the substantial faunal assemblage. The structure of the animal population suggests a seasonal hunting site, an interpretation consistent with the lack of formal architecture and the range of stone tools. In this study, independent odontochronological analyses of deer and caprine are used to test and confirm the model of seasonal culling in spring and summer based on more general indicators. The results suggest a pattern of varied, specialized site-types and activities in different parts of the island and in different ecological zones, and add considerably to our understanding of cultural systems on the island in the early third millennium BC.
A consult service to support and promote community-based research: Tracking and evaluating a community-based research consult service
C. M. Pelfrey, K. D. Cain, M. E. Lawless, E. Pike, A. R. Sehgal
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 1 / Issue 1 / February 2017
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 December 2016, pp. 33-39
This study describes the design, operation, and evaluation of a community-based research (CBR) consult service within the setting of a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institution. To our knowledge, there are no published evaluations of a CBR consult service at a CTSA hub.
A CBR consult service was created to support faculty, health-care providers/research coordinators, trainees, community-based organizations, and community members. A framework was developed to assess the stages of client engagement and to foster clear articulation of client needs and challenges. A developmental evaluation system was integrated with the framework to track progress, store documents, continuously improve the consult service, and assess research outcomes.
This framework provides information on client numbers, types, services used, and successful outreach methods. Tracking progress reveals reasons that prevent clients from completing projects and facilitates learning outcomes relevant to clients and funding agencies. Clients benefit from the expert knowledge, community connections, and project guidance provided by the consult service team, increasing the likelihood of study completion and achieving research outcomes.
This study offers a framework by which CTSA institutions can expand their capacity to conduct and evaluate CBR while addressing challenges that inhibit community engagement.
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New English Bible
Revised English Bible
Original Greek
Recognizing a Fine Bible
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Cambridge Bible Stockists in the British Isles
Pew Programme
List of University Printers
Authorised Version of the English Bible, 1611
Volume 3. Job to Malachi
Editor: William Aldis Wright
Date Published: November 2010
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The Authorised Version of the Bible, commonly known as the King James Bible, was first published in 1611. The most widely accepted rendering of the Scriptures for four hundred years, the 1611 Bible has become a classic of the English language, and countless of its original phrases have passed into standard idiomatic English. Most present-day editions incorporate conservative modernisations of spelling and punctuation introduced over a century and a half by subsequent editors and printers: the text that is commonly available is that of the 1769 revision, not that of 1611. There were two printings undertaken by Robert Barker, the King's printer in that year, and there are many variations between these two issues. This edition, produced by the Cambridge scholar William Aldis Wright in the early twentieth century, accurately and uniquely represents the original text in a clear and readable form, together with a list of the variations between the two printings of 1611 - a feature that no conventional facsimile edition can offer.
Prefatory note
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Job to Malachi.
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Eight Connecticut College Student-Athletes Named to NESCAC Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams
HADLEY, Mass. – Eight Connecticut College student-athletes were named to their respective NESCAC Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams, as announced by the conference office on Thursday afternoon.
Junior Eva Brydson (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) of women's outdoor track & field, senior Camden Cone (Gardiner, Maine) of women's rowing, Senior Reid Leveillee (Longmeadow, Mass.) of men's lacrosse, junior Emily Migliorini (North Haven, Conn.) of women's tennis, senior Megan Mullin (Sudbury, Mass.) of women's lacrosse, sophomore Laurence Redpath (Weston, Conn.) of men's rowing, senior Ben Sachs (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) of men's tennis and senior Connor Trapp (Wilmette, Ill.) of men's outdoor track & field all received the honor.
The NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents and spectators. They display sportsmanship, not only as a participant in their sport, but also as a spectator and in their everyday lives. Through their positive actions and example, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse.
May 21, 2018 Connecticut College Athletics Holds Annual Awards Banquet to Honor Most Successful Senior Class in School History
May 18, 2018 Sixty-Nine Student-Athletes Earn NESCAC Spring All-Academic Team Recognition
May 17, 2018 Eight Connecticut College Student-Athletes Named to NESCAC Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams
April 23, 2018 Connecticut College Enshrines Two Individuals and One Team Into Athletic Hall of Fame
April 10, 2018 Camel Athletics Club Hosts First-Ever Career Networking Day
March 28, 2018 Support the Founders Day Challenge and Make a Gift to Your Favorite Camel Team for the Camel Athletics Club Cup
March 13, 2018 Seventy-Eight Student-Athletes Make NESCAC Winter All-Academic Team; Women’s Swimming Boasts League’s Best Mark
March 7, 2018 Eight Connecticut College Student-Athletes Named to NESCAC Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams
November 29, 2017 Fifty-Three Student-Athletes Make NESCAC Fall All-Academic Team; Women’s Soccer Boasts League’s Best Mark
November 28, 2017 Six Connecticut College Student-Athletes Named to NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Teams
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Information Sharing , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development , Threat Hunting
Threat Intelligence: Why Sharing Is Difficult
Shawn Henry of CrowdStrike Says Lack of Trust Hampers Sharing Jeremy Kirk (jeremy_kirk) • July 9, 2019 10 Minutes
Shawn Henry, president, CrowdStrike Services
Cyber adversaries are resilient and move quickly, so it's critical that organizations share real-time threat intelligence in an automated way, says Shawn Henry of CrowdStrike Services, former assistant executive director at the FBI.
But there's still a lack of trust among organizations that has held back sharing. Henry says trust can be fostered if organizations understand what data needs to be shared, how it will be used and what organizations can expect to get back in return, whether it be IP addresses, indicators of compromise or malware hashes.
"Oftentimes I hear the phrase 'We need to have better information sharing' or 'We need to have a better public-private partnership,' but there often aren't parameters built around that," Henry says in an interview with Information Security Media Group.
That threat intelligence also needs to go to agencies that can take action against adversaries, he says.
In this interview (see audio link below photo), Henry also discusses:
Why phishing remains one of the most prevalent attack vectors;
Why wiper attacks - which use malware to disable computers - are an ever-growing threat;
How to mitigate the risks that come from supply chains by vetting vendors and using contractual clauses to gain visibility.
Henry is president and chief security officer at CrowdStrike Services. He's a 24-year veteran of the FBI and retired in 2012 as an assistant executive director. At the FBI, he was instrumental in developing the agency's computer crime and cybersecurity investigation capabilities, tackling denial-of-service attacks, corporate data breaches and state-sponsored intrusions.
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https://www.careersinfosecurity.eu/interviews/threat-intelligence-sharing-difficult-i-4376
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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton is at it again in the Caribbean, announcing plans to bring its LXR Hotels and Resorts brand to Anguilla. In November, the LXR brand will debut at Anguilla’s luxe Zemi Beach House Hotel and …
By Bob Curley CJ Contributor The Caribbean’s rum-soaked reputation to the contrary, it’s not always “anything goes” in the region. But when it comes to nude beaches, you can find what you’re looking for across the wider Caribbean, from the …
The Bahamas Is Getting a New Hotel in Bimini
By Alexander Britell A sleek new hotel is set to inject new energy into the Bimini archipelago of The Bahamas. It’s called illa Bimini, and the new project by Island Developers is slated to break ground in August. The beachfront …
New Overwater Bungalows Make Their Debut in Antigua
By Alexander Britell The first-ever overwater bungalows in Antigua and Barbuda have officially made their debut at the newly-opened Royalton Antigua. The striking new overwater bungalows are open and welcoming guests, a company spokesperson told Caribbean Journal. Every overwater bungalow …
Jamaica’s Tryall Club Is Transforming Its Beach
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Jamaica’s venerable luxury hotels, the Tryall Club, is planning a major new beach club. The $9.2 million project will transform the resort’s beachfront area, with a new Beach Bar and Outdoor Grill, a …
Whether you’re traveling with your kids, your extended family or some other combination of relatives, going all-inclusive makes the family getaway significantly easier. And the best all-inclusive family resorts manage to combine the ease and comfort of the all-inclusive experience …
Turks and Caicos Luxury Villa Sells for $11.5 Million
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been a busy month for what has become one of the hottest luxury hotel markets in the Caribbean: Turks and Caicos. The recent sale of late music legend Prince’s former villa in Providenciales has …
Half Moon, One of Jamaica’s Iconic Resorts, Taps New Management
By Alexander Britell Half Moon, one of the most iconic resorts in Jamaica, has appointed a leading American resort company to manage the property. Half Moon has appointed Salamander Hotels and Resorts, which manages some of the top resorts in …
St Vincent and the Grenadines, A New Caribbean Hotspot
By Alexander Britell Luxe private resorts. Sparkling, untouched beaches. Volcanoes. Spectacular sailing. And you haven’t heard of it? For years, St Vincent and the Grenadines has been something of a secret corner of the Caribbean, a rarefied section of the …
American Airlines Launching New Nonstop Flights to Jamaica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay is booming. The Jamaican travel hub, which is seeing a massive boost in new airlift in 2019, will get another lift in November with the launch of new daily American Airlines flights from …
5 All-Inclusive Saint Lucia Hotels to Try Right Now
The Pitons, the beaches, the organic farms, the chocolate. Saint Lucia teems with rich cultural experiences, gorgeous scenery and scintillating adventure. It’s also home to what is one of the best concentrations of all-inclusive resorts in the region, properties that …
A Spectacular New Place to Stay in Los Cabos
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new place to stay in Los Cabos, and it’s instantly one of the most spectacular accommodations in Mexico. Palace Resorts has unveiled the opening of the new Royal Residence at its Le Blanc …
AC Hotel Officially Opens in Jamaica
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“Married at First Sight” Heads to the Caribbean
By the Caribbean Journal staff The popular Lifetime series “Married at First Sight” is heading to the Caribbean. Two full episodes of the reality show, featuring Antigua’s Pineapple Beach Club resort, will air June 26 and July 3 respectively. “We …
An All-Inclusive Private Sanctuary in Turks and Caicos
By Bob CurleyCJ Contributor Providenciales in Turks and Caicos is known as one of the top luxury destinations in the Caribbean, and it got just a little bit posher in January with the opening of Ambergris Cay, a 10-villa all-inclusive …
The Best Family Resort in Mexico
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Anguilla’s Malliouhana Adds Two New Villas
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection hotel in Anguilla has expanded. The property has announced the addition of a pair of new villas, Kishti Villa West and Kishti Villa East, to its management portfolio. The new …
VIDEO: The All-Inclusive Sonesta Ocean Point in St Maarten
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton After a meal of fresh local snapper and white wine, you walk past the brilliant blue view and the striking cliffs beneath your feet and it’s very easy to forget you’re staying at an …
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Hospice of the Good Shepherd
Hundreds take part in Chester Sparkle Walk in aid of hospice
More than 500 walkers donned pink t-shirts and flashing headgear to raise money for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd
Over 500 walkers completed the 5km Chester Sparkle Walk in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd (Image: Phil Robson)
Chester was lit up by laughter and flashing lights on Friday night (June 14) as more than 500 walkers completed the Chester Sparkle Walk.
The 5km sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb took place in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd .
It was a resounding success with more than 500 walkers setting off from Grosvenor Park and finishing at the Amphitheatre.
Before they set off at 10.30pm, walkers were put into the ‘sparkling’ mood with music, flashing bunny ears and jewellery.
Stephen Robert, one of the walkers, said: “It was a superbly organised event with a volunteer on every corner to guide us around the walk with all the major road crossing points covered as well.”
Sue Swain, another walker, said: “Thanks to everyone for their hard work, before, during and after the event. It was a fantastic night from start to finish!”
The event has now completed its second successful year and has become a fixture in the Chester city centre summer calendar by taking people around the city’s iconic landmarks at night!
Justin Caroe, community fundraiser, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the turn out for the event this year with people of all ages coming together to raise money for the hospice.”
Now in its 30th year the hospice has an annual running cost of £4.2 million where less than 25% comes from government funding. The remaining income is generated through fundraising, donations, events and corporate partnerships.
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Caroline Siddall, director of income generation, said: “We would like to thank all of our volunteers and staff for keeping everyone safe during the event. We would also like to thank Bristol Myers Squibb who have sponsored the event this year and also had a team of walkers.”
Sponsorship is still being received and the total amount raised will be announced soon on the hospice’s social media channels.
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Summits & Institutions, Trade & Finance
Cannes G20 Communiqué: Hold the Applause
Fred Kuntz
CIGI Expert: Andrew F. Cooper, Daniel Schwanen, Gregory Chin
CANNES, FRANCE – While offering just a few specific actions to bolster confidence and help stabilize the global economy, the G20 summit in Cannes ended today with an anti-climactic communiqué that fell far short of initial expectations, capping a week in which the world’s “premier economic forum” was deeply distracted by the Greek debt crisis.
On a positive note, the appointment of Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of Canada, to the position of chairman of the Financial Stability Board capped a push for concrete progress on the G20’s initiative to coordinate financial regulation.
The summit was also marked by an ostensibly voluntary decision by debt-ridden Italy to invite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to carry out a public verification of its fiscal reforms on a quarterly basis. This marks a major leap in surveillance inside a key European economy. In addition, new IMF resources and tools were promised to deal with the possibility of future crises.
But on a wide range of other issues, the G20 substituted vague optimism, generalities and platitudinous commitments to the possibility of future action – including on the issues of market-determined exchange rates, climate finance, commodity price volatility, development, completion of multilateral trade negotiations, an international framework on corruption, and much more.
Other observations from CIGI’s team of experts at the summit (including Senior Fellow Daniel Schwanen, Senior Fellow Gregory Chin and Distinguished Fellow Andrew F. Cooper):
The “Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth” agreed to in Pittsburgh and its companion Mutual Assessment Process, were nowhere mentioned in the Cannes communiqué. True, surplus countries agreed to take on more of the burden of stimulating the world economy, relative to deficit countries, but that is a directional commitment that had already been implied in earlier G20 statements.
In fact, there were very few, if any, new measures addressing growth, investment, and employment issues, or the social dimension of globalization, in spite of the global economic slowdown and persistently high employment and the declared priorities of the French presidency.
On infrastructure investment in developing countries – mixed results. The G20 identified 11 exemplary projects, but set a high governance bar for quick disbursement of investment that may not be realistic in many countries.
Where was U.S. leadership? The president walked a wide circle past the Eurozone crisis and in a post-summit news conference focused on U.S. domestic issues and Congressional politics.
In the absence of a major new economic crisis arising in the next six months, the G20 Summit to be held in Mexico in June may be prove a better opportunity than Cannes to address the core issues of economic stability, growth, trade and financial regulation.
INTERVIEW REQUESTS: CIGI experts at the Cannes summit are available for one-on-one interviews. Contacts:
Senior Fellow Gregory Chin [email protected]
Senior Fellow Daniel Schwanen [email protected]
Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper [email protected]
For general assistance or to reach other CIGI experts, contact: Fred Kuntz, VP of Public Affairs, CIGI [email protected] or Communications Specialist Declan Kelly [email protected]
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is an independent, nonpartisan think tank on international governance challenges, based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Led by experienced practitioners and distinguished academics, CIGI supports research, advances policy debate and generates ideas for multilateral governance improvements. See www.cigionline.org.
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Football: Japan axes head coach Halilhodzic 2 months before World Cup
TOKYO - Former Gamba Osaka boss and Japan Football Association technical director Akira Nishino will replace Vahid Halilhodzic as Japan head coach with two months remaining until the start of the World Cup finals in Russia, the association announced Monday.
Halilhodzic steered Japan through qualifying to its sixth straight finals appearance, but the JFA told the 65-year-old from Bosnia Herzegovina their decision to dismiss him on Saturday, according to the association.
Nishino took the job as JFA's technical director in 2016, after managing J-League teams including Gamba Osaka and Nagoya Grampus in the first division.
(Former Gamba Osaka boss and Japan Football Association technical director Akira Nishino named new Japan head coach.)
During his 10 seasons as Gamba manager, he led the squad to a league championship in 2005 and the Asian Championship League three years later.
Halilhodzic succeeded Mexico's Javier Aguirre as Japan head coach in March 2015. However, setbacks in recent international friendlies -- a 1-1 draw with Mali and 2-1 loss against Ukraine in Belgium in March, with neither opponent bound for Russia -- appear to have doomed the head coach.
The 65-year-old from Bosnia Herzegovina became the first Japan head coach to be fired after the national team booked a spot in the finals.
(Vahid Halilhodzic is out as Japan coach, just two months away from the World Cup.)
Japan are scheduled to play their first group stage game in the World Cup against Colombia on June 19, followed by Senegal five days later and Poland on the 28th.
Some Japanese football fans expressed shock and anger over the timing of the dismissal, fearing it could affect team preparations ahead of the World Cup.
"I can't believe they are doing this just before the World Cup," said Yukina Muranaka, 29, a Tokyoite who is planning to travel to watch Japan play in Russia, calling the decision "poorly planned."
(Halilhodzic and the Japan Football Association during happier days.)
"Halilhodzic may have had many problems but I can't understand the timing of his replacement. I'm waiting for explanations from the association," said a man in his 30s near the association's building in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward.
Hairstylist Haruto Minami, 20, meanwhile, showed some understanding of the decision, saying Halilhodzic may have come under fire from players and other coaches for not sufficiently using 31-year-old Keisuke Honda, a former AC Milan attacking midfielder now playing in Mexico.
But he added he believes "it will be difficult to prepare the team in two months."
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Tottenham legend credits Pochettino for transforming fortunes of big-money signing
Joe Fish
Tottenham Hotspur legend Ledley King has credited manager Mauricio Pochettino for helping transform Erik Lamela’s fortunes in North London.
Lamela’s improvement this season was evident in his performance in yesterday’s crucial 3-0 win over Manchester United at White Hart Lane.
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The Argentine assisted Toby Alderweireld’s header with a delightful free-kick delivery, and completed the scoring with a crisp finish two minutes later.
He also won the ball back for Dele Alli’s 70th-minute opener in a display in which his industry was as important as his attacking contribution.
According to Sky Sports, Lamela led the way in tackles (nine), duels won (12) and sprints (64), and covered more ground than any other player (11.29km).
It is a huge improvement on the player who looked to be a waste of money two seasons after his £30m arrival from Roma – fee reported by The Telegraph.
Former Spurs captain Ledley King told Sky Sports that Pochettino deserves praise for developing Lamela and maintaining faith in his compatriot.
“He’s been very patient with him and obviously the Argentinian link has helped Erik,” King told Sky Sports. “We’ve seen a big improvement from him this season, and it’s not just his goals, it’s his assists and work-rate. He looks stronger, and the manager’s got a big part to play in that.
“He’s got the pace of the Premier League now. When he first came he probably thought he’d get more time on the ball but he quickly had to realise that you don’t get it in the Premier League. His game has quickened up and he’s got stronger as a player.”
Lamela has scored 10 goals and contributed six assists for Tottenham in all competitions this season. He managed only six goals in his first two seasons at Spurs.
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Jason Kenney bends truth on oil, equalization as he meets with Quebec counterpart
The Alberta premier repeated several misleading claims Wednesday about Quebec's oil consumption and the federal equalization payments program — none of which is likely to sit well with politicians in the province he is trying to court.
Alberta premier in Quebec was hoping to find an ally in his tussles with federal government over energy
Jonathan Montpetit · CBC News · Posted: Jun 12, 2019 2:32 PM ET | Last Updated: June 12
'The $13 billion in equalization payments that form a large part of Quebec's revenues comes disproportionately from Alberta and from our energy sector,' Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday in Montreal. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada)
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney pitched his province's energy sector as the financier of Quebec social programs as he tried to find a new provincial ally in his ongoing tussle with the federal government Wednesday.
The Alberta leader is hoping to build stronger ties with Quebec amid a dispute with Ottawa over legislation that seeks to add environmental regulations to oil industry development.
He met Premier François Legault in Quebec City Wednesday afternoon.
"We have a lot of things to talk about, [like] how to stop Ottawa from interfering in our joint jurisdictions as provinces," Kenney said before heading into the meeting with Legault that lasted roughly an hour.
Earlier in the day, Kenney repeated several misleading claims about Quebec's oil consumption and the federal equalization payments program, which did not sit well with some politicians in the province he is trying to court.
"The $13 billion in equalization payments that form a large part of Quebec's revenues comes disproportionately from Alberta and from our energy sector," Kenney told reporters in Montreal.
Because of that money, he said, Quebec should be prepared to support his government's quest to build a cross-Canada oil pipeline — or at least move forward with a project that would see natural gas from Alberta refined in Quebec.
'We have a lot of things to talk about, [like] how to stop Ottawa from interfering in our joint jurisdictions as provinces,' Kenney said before his meeting with Premier François Legault (right). (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press)
Supporters of a new cross-Canada pipeline to bring Alberta oil to terminals in new Brunswick — a revised version of the Energy East project that TransCanada pulled the plug on in 2017 — have been frustrated by Legault's refusal thus far to back the project.
"If you want to accept equalization payments that come from Alberta energy, then please help us to develop that energy and get a fair price for it," Kenney said.
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Yet the $13.1 billion Quebec is due to receive under the equalization program in 2019-2020 only accounts for only around 11 per cent of the province's consolidated revenues. Personal and consumption taxes are Quebec's largest revenue sources.
Kenney's portrayal of Alberta money heading directly to Quebec coffers also misrepresents how the equalization program actually works. It is a sum of money the federal government redistributes from taxes it collects across the country, not just from Alberta.
Where does Quebec's oil come from?
While Kenney acknowledged the widespread environmental concerns surrounding fossil fuels, he also said that Quebec currently consumes around 60,000 barrels of oil daily.
"A lot of that comes from foreign sources," Kenney said. Without added pipeline capacity, according to Kenney, domestic demand for oil would be filled by countries with poor human rights records, including Russia and Venezuela.
"I'd rather that it be purchased from Canadian sources, helping to pay for Quebec social services, rather than buying foreign oil," Kenney said.
With Kenney pushing for more oil and gas development in Quebec, provincial opposition parties warned Legault against giving in to Alberta's demands. (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press)
However, since 2015, the vast majority of oil refined in Quebec comes from North American sources. Figures released by the National Bank last year indicate that less than 20 per cent of Quebec's oil comes from overseas.
Moreover, as several observers have pointed out, refineries buy oil on the open market. Their suppliers fluctuate based on global prices, not on instructions from the provincial government.
Opposition wary of meeting
At his speech to an economic forum in Montreal, Kenney also talked up the benefits of a proposal to build a natural gas pipeline and refinery in Quebec.
He said the project would actually help reduce emissions over the long term by helping displace coal-fired plants in the developing world.
Legault has thus far been steadfast in his refusal to consider a cross-Canada oil pipeline being built across Quebec. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)
Legault has repeated similar arguments while signalling his own support for the project, which is still at the environmental assessment stage.
A group of 150 scientists signed an open letter last week that casts doubt on the arguments of the two premiers. The scientists estimate Quebec's LNG project will generate CO2 emissions equivalent to what 382 million cars produce, on average, over a one-year period.
"These facts are thoroughly inconsistent with the claim that [the project] would be part of the solutions to ecological emergency," the letter said.
Some hard truths for Western politicians on Quebec, equalization and oil
With Kenney pushing for more oil and gas development in Quebec, provincial opposition parties warned Legault against giving in to Alberta's demands.
"Pride is not bending over backward when Jason Kenney tries to make us feel guilty," Manon Massé, co-leader of the left-leaning Québec Solidaire, said Wednesday during question period.
"Quebec shouldn't be ashamed of wanting something other than their dirty energy."
Legault emerged from the meeting Wednesday saying he remains opposed to the oil pipeline.
Jonathan Montpetit
Jonathan Montpetit is a journalist with CBC Montreal. He covers politics and social affairs.
Follow him on Twitter @jonmontpetit
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Best Credit Cards for You
By Sergey Kadinsky
November 4, 2009 / 3:05 PM / MoneyWatch.com
This story, by Bob Trebilcock, originally appeared on CBS' Moneywatch.com
Do credit card companies deserve the scorn and vitriol that is heaped on them? Are Visa and MasterCard - or the banks that issue them - really the Simon Cowells of the financial world?
Well, yeah. At least according to a new study by Pew Charitable Trusts, which found that practices labeled "unfair or deceptive" by the Federal Reserve are now as widespread as, or even more common than, before Congress passed the consumer protection credit card law in May. What's more, with new federal credit card rules coming in February, issuers are instituting new fees and getting stingier with rewards. Bank of America, for instance, is socking some customers with $29 to $99 annual fees if they don't charge enough or if their credit has deteriorated. Citigroup is "testing" $30 to $90 annual fees for some of its cardholders spending less than $2,400 a year. But MoneyWatch's exhaustive analysis will show you the best cards for your needs.
So what's in your wallet, anyway? If travel rewards are your priority, Capital One may be your best bet. Otherwise, there are better options. To find the best cards, MoneyWatch consulted the experts at Bankrate.com, LowCards.com, CardRatings.com, BillShrink, and Consumer Action. Then we pored over dozens of contenders to come up with the most generous and least expensive options. At the first three of those sites, you can search among more than 1,000 cards for the best deals. BillShrink lets you compare more than 200 cards against the ones you now have, to see if there are better choices for the way you use plastic.
Here are the best cards, depending on how you charge.
If You Carry a Balance
Our first tidbit of advice to anyone who carries a monthly credit card balance is to pay it off. Now. But on the assumption that you've heard that before, we'll stop lecturing. If you think paying outrageous interest expenses is a good idea, at least sign up for a low-interest-rate card with no annual fee. Steer clear of cash-back and rewards cards, because their rates are high and you'll never earn enough rewards to justify the interest you'll pay. And look out: Even the lowest card rates are likely to be higher than a year ago, when several issuers hawked cards with single-digit fixed rates. Today, the average rate for someone with a 700 FICO score is 11.4 percent (among the top 50 card issuers), according to Greg McBride, a senior financial analyst with Bankrate.com. You'll pay a higher rate if you have a lower credit score.
Fixed-rate cards are becoming an endangered species. Many have morphed into variable rates, transferring the risk of rising rates from issuers to borrowers. And the way those rates are set has become costlier for cardholders. Many issuers are increasing the margin over the prime rate (currently around 3 percent) that they use to set variable rates, says Linda Sherry, director of national priorities at Consumer Action, a national consumer advocacy organization. Chase's Freedom Visa Card, which cost prime plus 7.25 to 9.99 percent in 2008, now costs prime plus 8.99 to 17.99 percent.
Keep in mind that the lowest advertised rates - the ones cited below - are available only to consumers with the best credit scores. If you get an offer for a new card in the mail, Sherry recommends checking to see if it is labeled as a prescreened or preapproved offer. "If the letter says you have been preapproved at a specific rate, they have to honor that rate," she says.
Many of the lowest-rate cards are offered by credit unions, such as the Visa available from the Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union, based in Palo Alto, Calif. (5.24 percent variable; 877-233-4766). To apply, you must open and maintain a $5 balance in an Addison savings account. In the Pew study, the median interest rate on cards from the 12 largest credit unions was about 20 percent lower than comparable bank-card rates. Find out which credit unions are available in your area or through your employer, or check Bankrate.com to compare rates for national credit unions, along with membership requirements and any fees.
You can also find cards with low variable rates and no annual fees at regional banks that aren't household names. Two good examples are the Simmons First National Bank Visa Platinum (7.25 percent; 800-272-2102) and the IberiaBank Visa Classic (8.75 percent; 800-968-0801).
You might also want to consider the new variable-rate Chase Slate Visa or MasterCard with Blueprint (13.24 percent; 800-432-3117). Slate's Blueprint feature means you'll pay zero interest on designated everyday purchases you pay in full each month and interest only on larger, occasional purchases. "I think this can be a very helpful tool if a person uses it correctly," Sherry says. "And I don't know of anyone else doing anything like it." But be sure to stick to your financial diet: If you cheat on the payment plan and don't pay your everyday purchases in full, you'll owe interest on those too.
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If You Pay in Full
A card's interest rate won't matter to you, since you won't incur interest. So get a cash-back or rewards card that lowers the cost of your everyday purchases or travel. Rates on these types of cards are often on the high side, but that's irrelevant if you religiously pay off your cards.
Cash-back cards refund a portion of what you spend on certain items in certain stores or, sometimes, on every purchase. Some cards provide a flat 1 percent refund; others boost the rebate for products in certain categories, such as 5 percent on grocery or drugstore purchases, or for products bought during certain times of the year, such as a rebate on home improvement products purchased in the spring.
Here are the eight best cards with no annual fee; the last four are affinity cards that require you to be a customer of the cosponsor:
• American Express BlueCash (17.25 percent variable; 800-528-4800). Blue Cash pays back 0.5 to 1.25 percent on everyday purchases and 1 to 5 percent on select items, including groceries and gasoline. Reward rates are based on your annual spending, with the highest cash-back rates for customers spending more than $6,500 per year.
• Chase Sapphire Visa and MasterCard (12.24 percent variable; 800-432-3117). This card earns 1 point for every dollar spent; 2 points for every dollar spent on airfare booked through its affiliated travel agency; and 10 points for every dollar spent through its online "mall," whose offerings range from electronics to sporting goods. There's no limit on the number of points you can earn.
• Discover More (11.99 percent variable; 800-347-2683). You earn up to 1 percent back on many everyday purchases and up to 5 percent on categories such as travel, gasoline, department stores, groceries, and restaurants. The categories change seasonally.
• Pentagon Federal Credit Union Visa Platinum (13.99 percent fixed; 800-247-5626). Although there is no annual fee, you'll pay a one-time $20 fee to join the credit union. The card pays back 5 percent on gas, 2 percent on groceries, and 1.25 percent on all other purchases.
• Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Total Merrill Cash Back (9.99 percent variable; for Merrill Lynch customers only; 800-637-7455). This card pays back 1.25 percent on all purchases, depositing the cash in your Merrill Lynch account.
• Costco/American Express TrueEarnings (15.24 percent variable; no annual fee for Costco members; 800-223-2670). Pays 3 percent back on the first $3,000 in gasoline purchases and 1 percent back on all subsequent gasoline purchases. The card also refunds 3 percent for purchases in restaurants, 2 percent for travel, and 1 percent everywhere else.
• FidelityInvestment Rewards American Express (13.99 percent variable; for Fidelity customers only; 866-598-4971). This card pays back 2 percent on all annual purchases, deposited in your Fidelity account. Fidelity also has a Visa Investment Rewards card that pays back 1.5 percent on annual purchases up to $15,000 and 2 percent on purchases above $15,000.
• Schwab Bank Invest First Visa (13.24 percent variable; for Schwab customers only; 866-724-9223). This card pays back 2 percent on all purchases, depositing the cash in your Schwab account.
Travel cards, the original rewards cards, allow you to earn points you can use to buy airline tickets and hotel stays. But for flexibility and maximum value, Curtis Arnold, founder of CardRatings.com and author of How You Can Profit From Credit Cards, offers this advice: Steer clear of a card from a particular airline unless you fly that carrier often. Instead, use a card such as the two below that offer points on any airline and no redemption fees. Then you can use your points to cut the cost of the ticket and won't have to worry about blackout dates. Understand, however, that the value of those miles is going down. "In the past, 25,000 miles would get you a coast-to-coast airline ticket on the Capital One No Hassle Miles card," Arnold says. "Today, that buys you a $250 ticket with most rewards programs."
• Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards (13.9 percent variable; 800-410-0020). Despite the change in how it doles out rewards, Arnold still says Capital One's card is worth considering, because it has fewer restrictions than an airline card. The card earns 1 mile per dollar on the first $1,000 spent in a billing period and 2 miles per dollar after that. Miles can be redeemed for air travel, hotel rooms, and other travel purchases at the rate of 100 miles per dollar. So to get a $300 ticket, you'd need 30,000 miles. That's the equivalent of charging $15,500 in one billing period or, since the mileage rate starts anew each cycle, a higher amount over a longer period.
• Citigroup Citi PremierPass (12.99 percent variable; 800-967-9800). This card is more generous than Capital One's, because you get bonus points for using the card to book flights. The card earns 1 point for every dollar spent normally, plus 1 point for every 3 miles flown on any airline. Pay $500 for a round-trip ticket from New York to Los Angeles and you'll earn 2,500 points - 2,000 points from the ticket purchase and 9,000 points for the flight. The catch: You can't rack up more than 100,000 points in a year, including 50,000 points for air miles. As with the Capital One card, 25,000 points buys a $250 ticket.
If You Want an Elite Card
A few issuers offer elite cards with premium perks, such as an outing with a celebrity, sold-out concert tickets, or last-minute reservations at hot restaurants. They charge premium annual fees, though. Whether you think you'll get your money's worth with, say, a $450 American Express Platinum depends on whether it offers unique services you can't get anywhere else - and, of course, if those services are worth a steep fee. To qualifying for these cards, you'll need not only a stellar credit score but also a rarefied income.
• Barclays Bank Visa Black (13.24 percent variable; $495 annual fee; 866-252-2522). In case the annual fee didn't make it clear, this is literally not your ordinary plastic: It's made of carbon graphite. Membership is allegedly "limited to only 1 percent of U.S. residents," who get 24-hour concierge service covering everything from reservations at exclusive restaurants to assistance locating rare books. Need 12 Arabian horses for your daughter's wedding in Dubai? It can be arranged. You also get access to airport lounges in 500 airports and a choice of 1 percent cash back on purchases for every $1 spent or points that can be redeemed on any airline at any time.
• American Express Platinum (balances must be paid in full monthly; $450 annual fee; 800-223-2670). This card earns 1 point for every dollar spent, 4 points for purchases made with 200 retailers (from Saks to Gap) through AmEx's "mall," and 2 points for every dollar spent on travel booked through AmEx's travel service. The 24-hour concierge service can arrange reservations at five-star restaurants worldwide, plus tickets to exclusive music and theater events.
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Thornton Walmart shooting: Suspect arrested in Colorado
By Crimesider Staff
Updated on: November 2, 2017 / 3:10 PM / CBS/AP
Walmart shooting suspect's arrest
THORNTON, Colo. -- An arrest has been made in a shooting that left three dead at a Colorado Walmart Wednesday night, police said on Twitter.
Police said a man nonchalantly entered the store in Thornton and fired a handgun into a group of people before fleeing in a car. Two men died at the store, and a woman died at a hospital.
CBS Denver video shows Scott Ostrem being handcuffed and put in a police car just before 8 a.m. Thursday. Ostrem, 47, was identified Thursday morning as the suspect in the shooting, about 14 hours after the incident. Authorities had said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Scott Ostrem during his arrest in Westminster, Colo. CBS Denver
The Walmart is located about 10 miles north of Denver in a busy shopping center.
Police executed a search warrant on Ostrem's apartment in Denver Thursday morning, Thornton police spokesman Victor Avila said, but Ostrem wasn't home. Officers then received an anonymous tip that he had been seen driving nearby in Westminster.
Police pulled the car over and Ostrem was arrested without incident. He admitted his identity to investigators, Avila said.
Avila said Wednesday night that the shooting appears random and that the motive remains unknown.
"This is a very heinous act," Avila said. "We don't know exactly what the motive of the person was, but it was certainly a terrible act."
Avila on Thursday described a chaotic scene inside the Walmart after the shooting. He said hundreds of people were fleeing the Walmart as police attempted to cordon off the area, not sure of the gunman's identity. He said it was several hours until the scene was safe enough for a Walmart employee to re-enter the store to obtain surveillance footage, which in turn helped investigators identify Ostrem.
Thornton, Colorado police released this surveillance image of Scott Ostrem as they searched for him in connection with a fatal shooting at a Walmart Nov. 1. Ostrem was taken into custody the next day. Thornton Police via CBS denver
Aaron Stephens, 44, was in the self-checkout line when he heard a single shot followed by two more bursts of gunfire before people started running for the exits.
"The employees started screaming. Customers were screaming. They were running like crazy, and I ran out too because I didn't want to get killed," he said.
Guadalupe Perez was inside the store with her young son when she heard what she thought was a balloon popping. A Walmart employee told her someone was shooting, and then Perez saw people running away yelling, "Let's go. Let's go. Leave the groceries."
"You see all these things in the news and you go through it, it's scary," she said. "But thank God we're OK and nothing happened to us."
Investigators, including special agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, were reviewing security video and interviewing witnesses.
Ragan Dickens, a Walmart spokesman, said the company is working with investigators.
Authorities did not immediately release any other information about the victims.
Avila said Ostrem had a minor criminal history but did not elaborate. Court records show a charge of resisting arrest against Ostrem in 1999 was dismissed. Records also show Ostrem filed for bankruptcy in 2015.
Ostrem worked for a Denver-based roofing company as a field employee until 2014, said Sandra Runyon, an administrative assistant at Tecta America Colorado Commercial Roofing. Runyon said the company had had no contact with Ostrem since he left. She didn't provide additional details.
Residents of the apartment building where Ostrem lived in a third-floor unit described him as unfriendly and occasionally hostile.
Teresa Muniz, a 54-year-old meat processor, said most tenants in the building are friendly with each other but Ostrem never returned her greetings. Several times, he swore at people for sitting in the outdoor stairways or leaving laundry in communal machines, she said.
"He wasn't a friendly person," Muniz said. "It has to be a really lonely life, and he didn't seem to have anybody. Being angry all the time. That's what he seemed like, always angry."
Muniz said she sometimes saw Ostrem carrying a bow and set of arrows or a shotgun into or out of his apartment.
Gerald Burnett, a 63-year-old retiree who lives in a first-floor unit, said he was sitting on the stairs drinking coffee one morning when Ostrem came down the steps. Ostrem told him to move and cursed at him, Burnett said.
"Dude had an attitude, big time," Burnett said. "He's the type of person if you said 'good morning,' he wouldn't say nothing. If you greeted him, he wouldn't say anything back. I just learned not to even talk to the clown."
First published on November 2, 2017 / 10:25 AM
Eric Garner's mother calls on NYC mayor to fire cop after DOJ decision
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"Avengers: Age of Ultron"
Release Date: May 1
The Avengers (Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, et all.) assemble again to battle the villainous robot Ultron (James Spader), who thinks the only way to save humanity is to destroy it.
Credit: Marvel
"Far From the Madding Crowd"
Carey Mulligan stars in this adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1894 novel, set in Victorian England and centering around the headstrong Bathsheba and the three suitors who woo her.
Credit: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
"The D Train"
A suburban dad (Jack Black) travels to Los Angeles to convince his graduating class' most popular guy (James Marsden) to attend their 20th high school reunion.
Credit: IFC Films
"Hot Pursuit"
An inept police officer (Reese Witherspoon) is tasked with protecting the widow of a drug dealer (Sofia Vergara) as they're pursued by criminals and dirty cops.
Credit: Warner Bros.
"Mad Max: Fury Road"
Release Date: May 15
The "Mad Max" franchise returns to theaters, this time starring Tom Hardy as the post-apocalyptic Road Warrior. Also starring Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
"Pitch Perfect 2"
"Pitch Perfect" goes global when the Barden Bellas, in need of redemption, set out to win an international a capella competition. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld and Elizabeth Banks star (with the latter also directing).
Credit: Universal
"Tomorrowland"
A curious teen (Britt Robertson) and a former boy-genius inventor (George Clooney) embark on a mission to discover the secrets of a mysterious, futuristic land.
Credit: Disney
"Aloha"
Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone star in this Cameron Crowe-directed film about a military contractor who reconnects with a lost love (Rachel McAdams) and falls for a young Air Force pilot (Emma Stone) in Hawaii.
Credit: Sony Pictures
"San Andreas"
After a massive earthquake strikes California, a rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) sets out to try and save his daughter.
"Entourage"
Release Date: June 5
Movie star Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), his buddies and agent Ari Gold are all back for the big-screen version of the hit HBO series. With Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrera, Kevin Connolly and Kevin Dillon.
"Insidious: Chapter 3"
A prequel set before the first two "Insidious" films follows how psychic Elise Rainier uses her ability to help a teenage girl haunted by a paranormal being. With Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott and Lin Shae.
Credit: Focus Features
"Jurassic World"
Release Date: June 12
Set 22 years after the events of "Jurassic Park," the dinosaur theme park is now up and running -- but a new attraction designed to bring in more visitors backfires horribly. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and (of course) lots of dinos.
"Me and Earl and the Dying Girl"
A teenage filmmaker (Thomas Mann) and his pal (RJ Cyler) befriend a classmate with cancer (Olivia Cooke) in this touching Sundance Film Festival award-winner.
"Inside Out"
A bevy of stars (Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader) voice the emotions of an 11-year-old girl as she, and they, adjust to life in a new home.
Credit: Disney/Pixar
"Ted 2"
Seth MacFarlane's profane teddy bear returns, and has to prove in a court of law that he's a person in order to have a baby with his newlywed wife. Also starring Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried.
"Magic Mike XXL"
Release Date: July 1
This sequel picks up three years later, with Mike (Channing Tatum) and his buddies (including Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello) taking a road trip to a stripper convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
"Terminator Genysis"
The "Terminator" franchise reboots with a new timeline, finding Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) teaming up with John Connor's mother, Sarah (Emilia Clarke). Arnold Schwarzenegger also back, pun intended, reprising his Terminator role.
Credit: Paramount
"Minions"
Before they teamed up with Gru, the little yellow minions of "Despicable Me" fame are looking for a new evil master to serve and cross paths with a female supervillain named Scarlet Overkill (voiced by Sandra Bullock).
"Ant-Man"
Paul Rudd joins the Marvel cinematic universe as conman-turned-superhero Scott Lang, who can shrink down to ant size and control his namesake insects. Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll and Evangeline Lilly also star.
"Trainwreck"
Judd Apatow directs this Amy Schumer-written-and-starring comedy about a commitment-phobic magazine writer who finds herself falling for a sports doctor she's profiling for a story (Bill Hader).
"Paper Towns"
Based on the book by John Green ("The Fault in Our Stars), Nat Wolff stars as a high school senior who embarks with friends on a mission to track down the missing girl next door (Cara Delevingne).
"Pixels"
Former video gamers have to save the world after aliens attack Earth using old-school arcade games as the models for their assaults. Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Peter Dinklage.
"Southpaw"
Jake Gyllenhaal bulked up to play a boxer who loses everything in the wake of personal tragedy and has to fight to get his life and career back on track.
Credit: The Weinstein Company
"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation"
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, this time fighting against a mysterious organization called the Syndicate that's out to destroy the IMF. Also starring Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Pegg.
"Vacation"
Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" to reconnect with his kids and wife (Christina Applegate). Also starring Chris Hemsworth and Leslie Mann, with cameos from "Vacation" originals Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo.
"Dark Places"
Release Date: Aug. 7
Based on a thriller from the author of "Gone Girl," Charlize Theron stars as a woman who survived the massacre of her family as a child and must revisit what happened when approached by a group of amateur sleuths obsessed with solving macabre crimes.
Credit: A24 Films
"Fantastic Four"
Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Miles Teller star in this Marvel reboot as the titular quartet, who get superhuman abilities after a cosmic experiment goes haywire.
"Masterminds"
Kristen Wiig and Zach Galifianakis star in this heist comedy based on the real-life 1997 Loomis Fargo Robbery in North Carolina.
Credit: Relativity Media
"Ricki and the Flash"
Meryl Streep plays rocker Ricki Randazzo, the lead singer in a cover band who returns home to make amends with her family. Also starring Mamie Gummer (Streep's daughter) and Rick Springfield.
"The Man From U.N.C.L.E."
Release Date: Aug. 14
Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer star in this big-screen adaptation of the '60s spy series. Directed by Guy Richie, also starring Hugh Grant and Alicia Vikander.
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Brilliance from the Dark Continent
Kalia Cook
The Arch of Kamandjan
Walking to school in the frigid December Minnesota air, bundled from head to toe in various layers of insulation, I was mulling over an email conversation I had the previous night with my new friend Dave. Dave lives in Mali, West Africa. I was wishing that I could transport myself three weeks forward in time when I would be there for a visit. One night, among other things, we were talking rock. I was reminiscing about sunshine and Lake States sandstone and he was bragging that, in Mali, it was too hot that day for him and his buddies to climb. Knowing that I would soon be visiting him, I held my tongue from complaining too much about the cold.
Mali is an historically rich country, home to many empires and cultures. Ever heard anyone refer to something as remote as Timbuktu? Well, the city lies in central Mali near the Niger River and was once a wealthy and learned metropolis supported by the caravan trade of gold, spices, and other goods. Today, Timbuktu is mostly a dusty outpost and portal to the incredible "Festival of the Desert." The northern two-thirds of the country is desert, so most of the ten million people live in the south and southwest where crops can be grown.
This would be my first visit to the country. Our main goal was to visit my brother, but climbing this exotic landscape, near the Village of Siby, with the local expat community, was a close second. My brother, Pieter, was a Water Sanitation Engineer serving through the Peace Corps in a small village south of Bamako. It was a good time of the year to visit, as our winter is their cool and dry season. Daytime temperatures reach the mid-90s but the nights can drop into the low 60s. Humidity lounges around the single digits. Summers are seriously hot and humid.
Area known as The Cirque
Joost Guttinger working the Block
The Hand of Fatima is the better known rock climbing area in Mali, and some climbers regard the awesome 3,000-foot spires among the best in the world. Todd Skinner accomplished a number of ascents on the unusual formation, including the first free ascent on a new route on Kaga Pamari. However, all of our rock time was spent in the Siby region that has emerged as a climbers mecca only within the last few years.
I suspect that the African sub-Saharan savannah rarely evokes thoughts of rock climbing. Rather, Ill bet that most North Americans visualize lions, elephants, and mud-built villages. Nevertheless, a crucible of climbing lies not far from Bamako, on the road to Guinea.
Like any climber with an insatiable sense of adventure, the anticipation of climbing a new area adds an exciting dimension to a vacation. So, we packed harnesses and shoes. I am a young climber with several years experience. I help lead my college climbing club and manage our climbing wall. However, my dad had not been climbing for 30 years. This would be fun.
Less than 24 hours after landing in Africa, five of us headed southwest of the capital to the village of Siby. Our expat hosts were two amazing climbers. Joost Guttinger, from the The Netherlands, taught at the American School in Bamako. He selects schools based on many factors, but the rock climbing or surfing opportunities are on top of his priority list. Hell soon be moving to Muscat, Oman. Dave Wong carries a Malaysian passport, is ethnically Chinese, has American citizen parents in the Carolinas, and has lived more than 20 years in Niger and Mali. He flies small aircraft throughout West Africa. During our stay, we would meet other expat climbers through association with Joost and Dave.
Sunrise over the savannah and on the escarpment
Siby lies on the hot, flat plains of the African savannah and was once the center of the Mandé kingdom. Today, its a farm village of mud-brick houses, free-ranging stock, and a few rustic restaurants. The Calabas restaurant, the usual stop for Joost, had no food the first day we were there, but they had beverages. To the northwest of town, ancient rock formations erupt from the plains; part of an escarpment that runs east from Bamako and then into Guinea. The most striking, perhaps, is the Arch of Kamandjan. The hard, sedimentary rock has been sculpted by millennia of rainfall and Saharan Harmattan winds. The topography is reminiscent of southern Utah, or parts of Colorado. I was getting psyched.
During our two weeks in the country, we visited the Siby sites three times. Siby sports four climbing areas in close proximity: Tiny, the Arch, the Block, and the Cirque. Sport climbing abounds, and I was more than ready to get my hands on real rock again. Minnesota has excellent climbing on some of the oldest rock in the world, but during the winter, we tend to climb ice more than rock, and with my graduate school loads, the campus wall sees me more than either ice or rock.
The author taking in the view while waiting for the hot sun to move
After hearing descriptions and seeing pictures, then finally arriving at Siby, the excitement was barely containable. We drove through the school yard filled with kids and dust, and then across the boney soccer field, and then parked the vehicle and walked the last 200 yards to the Block. This gargantuan chunk of cliff rolled off the nearby escarpment ages ago and now provides a variety of climbing grades.
Establishment of the bolted routes in Siby and the surrounding area was began with the French Champ des Cimes in Chamonix starting in 2001 and is supported by the French CALAO association. A local group, An Ka Yelen, works with the Chamonix company to provide guides and maintain routes. Climbers and visitors can base from the Hotel Kamandjan in the village of Siby.
The Block has seven routes, rated from 4b to 7b. With the help of a drop-knee, 2+ ape index (Im 4.5 feet tall) and a seriously small right-handed two finger pocket, I made it past the crux of my first-ever 6c, fingers shredded but only bleeding a little.
We camped overnight on a ledge perched 200 feet up the side of a cliff, after clambering through the parched Cirque and needling our way through a dark tunnel with bats. Laid out on the rock slab overlooking the unseen savannah below, we drifted asleep under a blanket of stars undimmed by the lights of civilization. A perfect end to a perfect day.
Morning on a cliff-side camping ledge, and base for several bolted routes.
We awoke to an African sunrise and another hot day, ready for the next adventure. At camp, there were several marked climbs, most of them rated 7a or harder that tickled the underside of gentle overhangs. A climber far more skilled than we left a biner hanging from a bolt high on a route that simply taunted us. While waiting for the sun to move, a French couple retrieved their cache of gear at the far end of the ledge. It was a good learning experience to watch one of them tackle a clean crack and then the other ascend a muscle-numbing chimney.
The day was blistering before we got a chance to jump on the rock, so we explored the Cirque and ran across the various formations, pulling stunts atop small mesas and large outcrops that would have made my mother scream. The Cirque boasts of more than 20 bolted routes, all rated 6a or harder.
Not so far from where we parked was the fantastic Arch of Kamandjan, an amazing geological structure atop which one can camp and soak in a view that ranks climbing and bouldering at a close second place. A 360-degree view of the African landscape extended far beyond what the eye could see. Between the shea and mango trees trudged a few cows and donkeys on aimless wanderings from village to village. The south face of the Arch is bolted with a two-pitch line that you would not want to tackle on a windy day. The north side offers a less than technical face that remains vertical and solitary enough to leave its free-climber psyched out by the exposure and sheer thrill of climbing in such an exotic location.
Two village boys watching us one morning
The view from the highest point on the Arch revealed gadzooks of trad and sport potential that were not seen from below. Being the casual climbers that we were, our amazement outweighed our skill. The Arch area also boasts a couple of towers and a number of cliffs, cracks, and overhangs. The possibilities seemed endless, and we could have easily spent two days there. Unfortunately,our hosts had to get back to Bamako before the sun went down, although we would return to Siby twice more.
It had been too long since I found this much enjoyment in climbing. It was not just the fact that I was far distanced from the Minnesota cold, or that I was removed from my usual responsibilities. It was the transcontinental connection between people with the love of a sport that knows no bounds. Though Mali offers few western amenities and a shortage of guides, my brother introduced us to people who knew the area and were enthusiastic enough to take us along. It proved to be an excellent trip, and it reminded me that the world in all its size and diversity stands no chance when challenged with passion and the sheer love of a sport.
For more info, please contact the local climbing organization:
Association Karamba Touré BP 2566 Bamako Asso.karambatoure@afribonemali.net Tel. 00 223 20 24 19 60http://www.ferrino.it/en/homepage/ferrino-world/news/248
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Home News & Features New Approach to Nanopore Sequencing Is Sure to CATCH Your Interest
New Approach to Nanopore Sequencing Is Sure to CATCH Your Interest
Clinical OMICs Staff Writer
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A group of scientists from Tel Aviv University recently performed an experiment utilizing Cas9-Assisted Targeting of CHromosome segments (CATCH) to isolate a gene typically associated with breast cancer, BRCA1, and used nanopore sequencing to map the gene.
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The team extracted 200kb strands of DNA from primary human peripheral blood cells—containing the 80kb BRCA1 gene and its adjacent sectors—and proceeded to process the strands with long-range amplification. Once the target sequence of 200kb was sufficiently enriched, the team began nanopore sequencing which allowed them to determine the order of nucleotides that comprised the section of interest, and even allowed for the registration of both coding and non-coding areas which may help shed light on less straightforward genetic determinants.
Being able to extract, amplify, and analyze only 200kb rapidly expedites the ability to sequence a specific area within the human genome as compared to the massive 3 billion base pairs that make up all of our genetic information. “Due to high sequencing costs, cutting out only the region of interest from the genome focuses all your sequencing efforts and money toward this target without ‘wasting’ reads on DNA from the rest of the genome,” explains Yuval Ebenstein, Ph.D., a professor at Tel Aviv University.
Techniques for mapping the genome are varied, including single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing, nanopore sequencing, and, a little older but still relevant attributable to its higher accuracy, next-generation sequencing (NGS)—an umbrella term for technologies such as Illumina sequencing.
However, while these methods have proven effective they are not without their limitations. NGS is hindered due to its inability to process structural aberrations greater in size than a few hundred base pairs. Long-read methods such as SMRT and nanopore sequencing are capable of detecting variations that NGS can’t, and both provide real-time viewing of data. Nanopore sequencing takes it a step further and is capable of analyzing native DNA without the need for PCR amplification techniques—which all other sequencing methods depend on. The elimination of prerequisite amplification is a huge advantage because it is often during PCR amplification that more errors and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are produced. With that said, nanopore sequencing still has a ways to go in terms of achieving greater accuracy, while NGS has shown itself to be tried and true.
Dr. Ebenstein points out that while nanopore sequencing is normally able to make use of native DNA, “CATCH isolates only a tiny fraction of the genome which means that very low amounts of DNA are recovered for library preparation. Currently, this implies that the DNA must either be isolated from a very large amount of cells or amplified to achieve the needed amount of material for sequencing.”
Finance, Function, and Future
What does all of this mean? NGS is incapable of processing reads bigger than a few hundred base pairs, while nanopore technology is capable of processing reads up to several kilo base pairs. However, an intrinsic obstacle to nanopore sequencing is that it can be expensive. It’s true that the upfront cost for Oxford Nanopore Technologies’ MinION retails for only $1,000, but while “the initial capital investment is indeed lower, the price per base on the MinION is still considerably higher than NGS,” notes Dr. Ebenstein, “although [nanopore sequencing] can obtain information that is inaccessible to NGS.”
By utilizing CATCH, scientists can isolate and enrich smaller portions of the genome, as done in this experiment, by having the Cas9 cut at the sequence of interest’s flanking regions. It is possible to expedite the process, as nanopore sequencing can be used only on the cut-out region of interest rather than the entire genome. That was one of the crucial points that the team wanted to convey with this experiment.
“CATCH brings nanopore sequencing closer to the clinic by offering targeted, cost-effective sequencing,” explains Dr. Ebenstein. “You only need sequence knowledge for two regions flanking your target, thus enabling the enrichment of large variable regions in the genome that are very complex and challenging for conventional approaches.”
This is cause for excitement as CATCH furthers the potential of an already impressive technique for DNA sequencing. Nanopore sequencing is already highly valued for its ultra-long reads and real-time analysis capability, but with the incorporation of CATCH the entire process can occur even faster and with greater fiscal efficacy.
“The long reads provided by nanopore sequencing allow for the characterization of structural variations in conjunction with smaller aberrations such as SNPs. Together, this information is critical for understanding the genetic causes of disease,” states Dr. Ebenstein.
The results of the experiment were telling as to the capabilities and limitations of both NGS and nanopore sequencing. In their paper, published in Nucleic Acids Research as “Selective nanopore sequencing of human BRCA1 by Cas9-assisted targeting of chromosome segments (CATCH)”, the team shared data that “NGS discovered 177 SNPs. Nanopore data revealed 62% of the SNPs with only two SNPs not present at all in the nanopore data and the remaining 37% inconclusive.”
“NGS has a lower error rate compared to nanopore. Therefore, it is more qualified to detect single base mutations,” says Dr. Ebenstein. “On the other hand, sufficient coverage (offered by CATCH) can overcome these errors by averaging over many reads. In addition, nanopore has better access to larger aberrations such as structural and copy number variants.”
Yael Michaeli, Ph.D., School of Chemistry, Faculty of Exact Sciences at Tel Aviv University, mentions that their team “used a software that is more compatible with NGS reads and this in part may explain the inferior results of the nanopore.”
It’s clear that there are still some areas of uncertainty surrounding nanopore sequencing; and compared to the competition it still has to prove itself a little further in terms of reliability. Still, Dr. Ebenstein believes that “by now it seems quite clear that nanopore sequencing will find its place in routine genomic analysis pipelines. [However,] it is still more expensive than NGS, and should be chosen only when needed.”
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10 things you need to know before the opening bell on June 21
Updated : 2019-06-21 07:52:17
Indian shares are likely to open flat on Friday amid cautious trades in Asia over US-China trade tensions despite a record rally in US stocks. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high over hopes of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. Investors now await further progress on traded talks between the United States and China ahead of a meeting of the two leaders at the G20 summit in Japan on June 28-29. Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 surged over 1 percent after a volatile session. At 7.15 AM, the SGX Nifty futures traded 0.2 percent lower at 11,863, indicating a flat start for the Sensex and the Nifty 50. Here are the 10 things you need to know before the opening bell:
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1. Asia: Stocks in Asia were subdued in Friday morning trade. In Japan, the Nikkei was largely flat, up about 0.06 percent while the Topix index slipped 0.26 percent. Over in South Korea, the Kospi traded 0.19 percent lower at 2,127.18. (Image: Reuters)
2. US: Wall Street rallied on Thursday led by the strong gains in tech and energy shares. The Dow Jones closed 249.17 points higher at 26,753.17, while the S&P 500 surged 1 percent to 2,958.06, a record close. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.8 percent to end at 8,051.34. (Image: Reuters)
3. Markets At Close On Friday: Indian benchmark indices recouped early losses to end higher on Thursday as gains in banking and financial stocks offset losses in IT counters triggered. The Sensex ended 488.89 points higher at 39,601.63, while the broader Nifty50 index settled at 11,831.75, higher by 140.30 points. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold shares worth Rs 438 crore on a net basis in the cash market, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,241 crore. (Image: Reuters)
4. Crude Oil: Oil prices rose on Friday, with Brent crude heading for its first weekly gain in five weeks on tensions in the Middle East after Iran shot down a US military drone and on hopes for a drop in US interest rates that may stimulate global growth. Brent crude was up 39 cents, or 0.6 percent, at $64.84 a barrel by 0034 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was up 32 cents, or 0.6 percent, at $57.39 a barrel. (Image: Reuters)
5. Currency: The rupee closed at Rs 69.44 against the US dollar, 0.34 percent lower on Thursday. The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six of its peers, was at 96.615, down 1 percent on the week. (Image: Reuters)
6. H-1B Visa: The Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the State Department said on Thursday. While an administration's "Buy American Hire American" executive order calls for a broad review of U.S. worker visa programs, including the H-1B program, it was not targeted at a specific country, said the State Department spokeswoman. (Image: Reuters)
7. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das: Indian economy is losing traction as the gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Q4 slumped to 5.8 percent, the Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das observed in the monetary policy committee (MPC) minutes. “There is clear evidence of economic activity losing traction, with the GDP growth in Q4:2018-19 slowing down to 5.8 percent,” Das said. “There are several uncertainties to the baseline inflation — the progress of monsoon, unexpected spikes in vegetable prices, international petroleum product prices, volatility in financial markets, and the fiscal situation,” the RBI chief added. (Image: Reuters)
8. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair her first meeting of the GST Council on Friday which, among other things, would consider extending the tenure of the anti-profiteering authority by a year, setting up a single point refund system and a mechanism for businesses to issue e-invoices. The agenda of the meeting will also include integration of GST e-way bill system with NHAI's FASTag mechanism from April 1, 2020, to help track movement of goods and check GST evasion. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
9. Reserve Bank Of India: The Reserve Bank on Thursday said foreign exchange trading platform (FX-Retail) for retail participants is ready for rollout by the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) on August 05. As a further facility for retail clients, the RBI said no transaction charges will be levied by the CCIL on transactions of customers if the transactions do not exceed USD 50,000 per day. The FX-Retail platform can be accessed by any customer of a bank (through the website https://www.fxretail.co.in) who has a need to purchase or sell US Dollar against the Rupee for delivery on cash basis (same day), tom basis (next day) or spot basis (two days after date of transaction). (Image: AP Photo)
10 RBI Data: Both bank credit and deposits slowed to 9.92 percent and 12.31 percent at Rs 96.52 lakh crore and Rs 125.40 lakh crore, respectively, for the fortnight ending June 7, according to the RBI data. In the year-ago fortnight, bank credit was at Rs 85.94 lakh crore while deposits were at Rs 114.08 lakh crore. In the previous fortnight ending May 24, advances grew 12.70 percent to Rs 96.22 lakh crore and deposits increased 10.09 percent to Rs 124.98 lakh crore. (Image: Reuters)
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The Ancient Central Andes
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The Ancient Central Andes presents a general overview of the prehistoric peoples and cultures of the Central Andes, the region now encompassing most of Peru and significant parts of Ecuador, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina. The book contextualizes past and modern scholarship and provides a balanced view of current research. Two opening chapters present the intellectual, political, and practical background and history of research in the Central Andes and the spatial, temporal, and formal dimensions of the study of its past. Chapters then proceed in chronological order from remote antiquity to the Spanish Conquest.
A number of important themes run through the book, including: the tension between those scholars who wish to study Peruvian antiquity on a comparative basis and those who take historicist approaches; the concept of "Lo Andino," commonly used by many specialists that assumes long-term, unchanging patterns of culture some of which are claimed to persist to the present; and culture change related to severe environmental events. Consensus opinions on interpretations are highlighted as are disputes among scholars regarding interpretations of the past.
The Ancient Central Andes provides an up-to-date, objective survey of the archaeology of the Central Andes that is much needed. Students and interested readers will benefit greatly from this introduction to a key period in South America’s past.
List of Figure Acknowledgments On Orthography and Dating Issues 1. Backgrounds 2. Space, Time, and Form in the Central Andes 3. The Early and Middle Preceramic Periods 4. The Late Preceramic Period 5. The Initial Period 6.The Early Horizon 7. The Early Intermediate Period 8. The Middle Horizon 9. The Late Intermediate Period 10. The Late Horizon References Cited Image Credits Index
Jeffrey Quilter is the William and Muriel Seabury Howells Director of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University, USA. He previously served as Director of the Pre-Columbian Studies Program and Curator of the Pre-Columbian Collection at Dumbarton Oaks, Washington DC and as a professor of Anthropology at Ripon College, Wisconsin. He has been involved in archaeological research particularly in Peru and Costa Rica. He has published numerous articles and books including Life and Death at Paloma (1989), Cobble Circles and Standing Stones (2004), Treasures of the Andes (2005), and The Moche of Ancient Peru (2011).
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Catalog > Art & Design > Typography > Simple Methods For Custom Lettering > Lettering By Hand: Watercolor
Simple Methods for Custom Lettering
Lettering By Hand: Watercolor
I think water color first I have to explain this isn't going to be one of those light soft water color type of paintings like I know when you think of watercolor and if you think of a painting it's like a lot of passed out colors are like I don't know like a field or like a landscape or something like there's a lot of there's, a lot of color that's not what I'm using this tool for amusing that's the same way we're using all the other ones so I only use the black so you can go ahead with me if you have everything you need. Um because she's my paper towel on um water you guys know how to use watercolors, so the principles of this are very similar to the brush pin. Uh, but there is a capacity that you can't really do this with a brush and you're gonna find the water versus pigment relationship. And how do you get that right? Um, so anyway, I got a word. Can we get a word from online? Anyone put any requested here on the earlier request? About shaky, shaky, right? Okay, toast too shaky. No...
w again, even more than the brush pin, we could get a very, very, very thick line, but I would say go a little slower with this and different watercolors react different ways, so some seem to have a little more elasticity in them. Some are a little more dry. Um, if that makes sense, but you can also use, um, the interior, you know, with watercolor, you can go back over what you've done and change it. If an area got too sick inside, then change it. There's definitely a trend going on as far as water colors go with, um, really quickly done capital with lower case? Um, it's definitely like, you know, I find a lot of fashion forward stuff is, uh, you know, calls for that sort of thing or it's really appropriate for that again. If you can help it, try not to let him touch articular brush that you only like to use when you're working with water colors or no, I usually use this a thinner one. The bigger ones just seem very difficult to manage, and I don't work on big enough paper too. Um, use big russia's and really part of the reason I use smaller papers that I can put it in the scanner. Last thing I want to do it just do all this stuff on big paper that I can't get through the scanner, I don't know if they make skinner is bigger than that, but, um well these scanners are like one hundred dollars scanner so I'd rather just use these little scanners in tow have to buy a big expensive one that daily resigning is gonna have big paper and this stuff diesel sketchbooks just sit on a shelf right beside my desk and um I fill him up all day every day just about just about every project that ideo um starts inside of those and it's really cool like for like for instance the blink when I to logo is in one of my sketchbooks and now it's everywhere with them so what's cool about this is that we're getting different um you know, dark and light levels inside of the letters so we can figure out ways to pull that out even more once we get inside photoshopped now for your water coming don't just flip it over um yeah I don't know if we have time to do another one but patricia says fantasy fantasy okay okay so I'll do curse of a fantasy you know the other thing too something I dio is what I think of fantasy I think about the most typical way it would be shone and I don't do that so my first the first well it's not going to let my first instinct I just think of what the most typical way of doing it is and then I want to try a new approach to it unless one the lights and darks kind of start with uh you know, kind of happy really and I think that's kind of cool because this story there kind of makes you think of the person who did it who did it anyway and kind of inject your humanity into it I think it goes a lot longer than you think it does because we'll tend teo look at it as imperfection from imperfections and things we did wrong uh everyone else looks at it as someone else's personality that isn't them and I think it's important to know that because, um perfection is not the goal it never is. Um the goal is honesty and what works for the project fantasy there's a way that I would never ever draw it but there you go, fantasy and here just for the sake of this I got a little more water now and start dabbling in here and let this the water just sort of like take this stuff somewhere and um again and it will give it kind of a cool story may not fit but I mean it is destructive I say destructive like that I mean pointing a return but this also starts making something like a dream something like that that's that's fitting all right so that's watercolor you guys get it and there's a lot of different ways for you, teo, you know use these tools and mean as many fonts is there are there are more ways that you can do this stuff by hand so it's infinite the different styles that we can do with these tools but from here um I think we need to get into the computer so I can put all this stuff in context and we can you know talk about how this stuff is actually going to get be able to be used and manipulated inside illustrator which is you know the point of everything I've been shown you so far real quick let me take a look at some of the stuff you guys have done shake fancy and macho and he underlined macho here and it's important to see it's important to see all of the things that happen in that little underline of macho he got a bunch of cool texture and that texture is usable um later on just like I said with his brush pens stuff um these air little elements that get dug it um it would be used later this fantasy is so cool because it looks sharp and it looks like a dark crystal or something like that and oh this one's really cool so so what it looks like she did that she kind of went back over top of the thing she did originally so some of these lines got repeated with a um with, you know, less pigment so that one's really cool yeah, the shake again. She's got all these different thicknesses. I mean, this is always different. Light and dark levels inside this so there's, just the story. And she got some really cool texture here around the ass and all that stuff is stuff you just can't plan, and you can't really design that stuff. It's not very easy to do that sort of thing inside. Photoshopped her fantasy is a whole lot better than mine. So this is a title for a disney movie right here. So, yeah, she definitely got it and there's a whole story going along with everything. She got a ton of texture here, the way the brush hit the paper, there's a ton, a ton of stuff going on around them. And he took and move the brush around and it's cool when you keep going, when you're just out of ink and you see what happens after that so hee, all these little underlying this stuff, he got so many texture out. So the teeth of the paper helped him to get all those all those little lines on that texture out of it.
You might be surprised to learn that you don’t need to know how to hand letter and draw to create rad custom typography. In fact, Brandon Rike – whose star-studded client list includes everyone from Pharrell to Madonna – creates his unique lettering almost exclusively in Illustrator. He’ll show you how its done in Simple Methods for Custom Lettering.
Working with type is a huge part of graphic design and custom letterforms can be applied to just about every project you’ll work on. In this class, you’ll take an in-depth look at type and learn Brandon’s methods for customizing it to fit the project.
Matching the typeface to the mood of your project
Working with color, shape, and form
Customizing letterforms based on existing fonts
Improving your workflow
You’ll learn three methods for creating custom typography and how to differentiate between high and low-quality letterforms. Brandon will also teach his super efficient workflow, so your projects aren’t bogged down during the lettering process.
Both beginners and professionals will learn new ways of working in Adobe Illustrator to produce rockstar-quality custom type.
So You Think You Can't Design Custom Lettering?
How to Treat Art as a Job
Making money as a graphic designer requires drive and discipline – Brandon explains how he makes it happen.
Setup & Automate a Project
Dive in to the Creative: Brainstorming & Thumbnail Sketches
How To Gain Inspiration
How to Find a Motivator
Manipulate Existing Fonts
Manipulate Existing Fonts: Embellishing
Manipulate Existing Fonts: Adding a Drop Shadow
Illustrate Original Letterforms
Illustrate Original Letterforms: From Sketch to Illustrator
Illustrate Original Letterforms: Create Simple Shapes
Illustrate Original Letterforms: Discover the Pathfinder Palette
Illustrate Original Letterforms: Use the Offset Path Tool
Lettering By Hand
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Lettering By Hand: Working in Illustrator
Final Words of Advice
This was a great class to watch. Extremely informative and fun. It's great to see someone so passionate about they work.
A great class that inspires a lot of confidence and shows off some very simple yet effective techniques to create great lettering.
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Totally worth my time! I wasn't expecting Brandon to give such an impactful launch into this course. Brandon really gives you an insight into his life and his real experience as a designer, helping you not with just designing cool things but helping you set your mindset and expectations, pursuing this as a lifestyle and craft. I found lots of little workflow tricks that I will be using immediately. The only downside I found in this course was the speed Brandon teaches some concepts. I had to use the 15s rewind button a lot while taking this course. I know it's because Brandon is used to working fast, but I would have really appreciated a more paced explanation of something. For example, he used Option key a lot during the course of the class while using a Pathfinder function. That was one little thing that never got explained. After looking it up, I found it was for creating a compound shape while cutting the shape. Aside from that, one of the best design courses I've seen yet.
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Everything you need to know about this week's M25 and M23 overnight closures
Highways England will be carrying out surfacing improvements on part of the M25 this week
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These are the closures on the M25 (Image: Alec Kingham)
Croydon drivers planning on using the M25 and M23 at night next week could be forced to find alternative routes on certain days due to planned works.
Highways England has announced fresh surfacing repairs as well as a litter clearance in order to maintain safety and improve journeys.
Below is a full breakdown of the works, as correct of October 8.
M25 Junction 6 Godstone, Surrey: litter clearance
Work to improve journeys by carrying out litter clearance will start this week.
The clockwise exit slip road will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Monday, October 9.
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A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 8 and return.
The anti-clockwise entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Tuesday, October 10.
A clearly signed diversion for the entry slip road will be in place via the M25 clockwise to junction 8 and return.
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In addition to that, another clearly signed diversion for the exit slip road will be in place via junction 4 and return.
M25 Junction 11 Chertsey, Surrey: surfacing
Work to improve journeys by carrying out surfacing to the carriageway will also start this week.
The anti-clockwise carriageway will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5.30am, from Saturday, October 14 for two nights.
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A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the exit and entry slip roads.
M23 junction 8 (M25), Surrey: signage
Work to keep road users informed will start this week.
The south and northbound link roads to the M25 clockwise will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Monday September 9.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the M25 anti-clockwise to junction 6 and return.
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» Convertible Car News
New Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet for 2018
Published: 15th December 2017
Full details of the updated new Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet have been revealed for introduction in 2018. The biggest change is a new range of engines. The old S500 with its 455 bhp 4.7-litre V8 makes way for the German brand’s new 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 tuned to 469 bhp and a 9-speed automatic transmission. The S63 AMG model gets a highly tuned version of the same engine, puttng out 612 bhp and a faster dual-clutch version of the 9-speed gearbox. The V12 powerplant in the S65 AMG is unchanged. As is the 7-speed automatic transmission which is the only one capable of coping with the 1000 Nmof torque. Some markets will also get a more efficient six-cylinder S450 entry-level model. In additioon to slight performance improvements, Mercedes claim the new powerplants to be considerably more efficient. Perhaps more importantly, the V8 engine sizes fits neatly underneath China’s sky-high top-rate tax band.
Left-hand-drive cars have improved 4Matic all-wheel-drive but this has yet to be engineered for right-hand-drive markets so these cars remain rear-wheel-drive only.
With the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet only a few months old, the other updates are relatively minor. The rear lights are refreshed with the latest OLED technology while small changes have been made to the headlamps and bumpers. The AMG varients get the latest vertical-bar Panamericana grille from the agressive AMG GT3.
Inside, the semi-autonomous driving functions have been further developed, with the car steering and changing speed based on map data and its surrondings. A new stereoscopic camera helps to read the road ahead and prepares the Airmatic suspension for the slightest imperfection.
Minor improvements perhaps, but all-together they add up to keeping Mercedes-Benz’ top of the range convertible their ultimate luxury land-yacht. Prices start at £115,910 GBP for the S 560 AMG Line and rise rapidly once you start ticking boxes in the options list. The Mercedes-AMG S 63 is available from £140,610 while the AMG S 65 will relieve you of at least £197,510.
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Lea Michele And Naya Rivera's 'Glee' Feud Wasn't Even The Messiest, Says Ryan Murphy
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Black Pudding store owner Greg Bowles said in 20 years, there have only been “four or five” negative comments about the “Golliwog” dolls the Langley British import store sells. Dan Ferguson Black Press Media
B.C. shop owners to keep selling controversial ‘Golliwog’ dolls
Customer complains imported British-made black dolls with frizzy hair are racist
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Feb. 26, 2019 2:27 p.m.
Two Langley shopkeepers say they will continue to sell Golliwog dolls because they are “not aracist thing at all.”
Greg Bowles and Linda Hazelton, owners of the Black Pudding Imports Ltd. store, were respondingto a complaint by Surrey resident Taylor Walker, who said the imported British-made black dolls,which have eyes rimmed in white, big red lips and frizzy hair, were offensive.
Walker said she and her boyfriend were startled to see the dolls were for sale during a visit onSunday to the store on 203rd Street near 64th Avenue, which sells imported products from Britain,Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
“We were pleased with the British and Irish products they had until we got to the checkout andnoticed they were selling Golliwog memorabilia,” Walker said.
Walker told the Black Press Media that she didn’t say anything at the time because shewanted to research the dolls before contacting the store.
“I just wanted to let them know that it was a very offensive item” Walker said.
“My dad is black. He’s from the [U.S] south.”
Walker said the dolls may have been fine at one time, but times have changed.
“For me, you look back and see things from years ago that were acceptable, now, it’s not okay,”
Walker said.
“I think the number of those offended is bigger than those who have affection for them.”
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Bowles said complaints about the dolls have been rare.
“In 20 years, we have only had four or five people say something,” he said.
“There are dozens and dozens of [British import] stores in Canada” that sell the dolls, Bowlesadded.
Linda Hazelton said she was “shocked” by the suggestion the dolls were racist.
“It’s a kid’s tale. It’s not a racist thing at all,” she said.
“She’s [Walker] being oversensitive.”
Hazelton said the store caters to “English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh” customers who grew up withthe children’s books.
“It’s a childhood memory for those people,” she said.
“We sell tons of them.”
“They sell them in England. They’re not banned anywhere.”
Golliwog dolls are based on a character in an 1895 children’s book called The Adventures of TwoDutch Dolls and a Golliwogg by British author Florence Kate Upton, who described the character as“the blackest gnome.”
It was a popular children’s toy in many European countries, but in recent years has become amagnet for controversy, with critics saying the doll was based on blackface worn by whiteperformers who crudely stereotyped black people.
According to a number of historical sources, the doll inspired the racial slur “wog.”
Because of that, Hazelton and Bowles said, the toys are now called “Golly” dolls.
In recent years, the controversy has led British jam makers Robertson’s to drop its trademarkGolliwog mascot and in Australia, Arnott’s Golliwog chocolate biscuit was renamed the Scalliwag.
However, when a 2018 poll asked 1,660 Britons whether it was “racist to sell or display a golliwogdoll,” it found most didn’t see a problem, with 63 per cent responding “no,” 20 per cent “yes,” and17 per cent “ not sure.”
The Ferris State University “Jim Crow museum of racist memorabilia” website said Golliwog dollswere the “least known of the major anti-black caricatures in the United States.
Professor Dr. David Pilgrim said the character “often reflected negative beliefs about blacks[portraying them as] thieves, miscreants, incompetents.”
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Robert Durst From "The Jinx" Has Been Arrested (UPDATE)
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Billionaire NYC real-estate heir Robert Durst has been arrested in New Orleans on a warrant out of Los Angeles, CNN reports.
Durst is the eccentric subject of the (insane and insanely good) HBO true crime documentary series The Jinx by Andrew Jarecki, which explores the various unsolved murder cases surrounding Durst.
Last week, after the fifth episode aired, the Los Angeles district attorney reportedly reopened its investigation into the 2000 killing of Susan Berman, one of Durst's friends.
No word on any charges against Durst yet.
UPDATE: Durst waived his right to contest an extradition to Los Angeles during a court appearance in Louisiana on Monday. He will be relocated to Los Angeles to be questioned, and potentially charged with the murder of Ms. Berman in 2000.
"Police and prosecutors would not comment on what led them to accuse Durst now. But one source involved in the recent deliberations, who requested anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said the documentary had played a role" according to the Los Angeles Times.
“As a result of investigative leads and additional evidence that has come to light in the past year, investigators have identified Robert Durst as the person responsible for Ms. Berman's death,” the LAPD said in a statement issued Sunday.
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Abshir Omar, Somali refugee, joins Des Moines City Council race
He shared a goal "to help build a brighter future for people whether they are fleeing persecution or poverty."
Abshir Omar, Somali refugee, joins Des Moines City Council race He shared a goal "to help build a brighter future for people whether they are fleeing persecution or poverty." Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: http://dmreg.co/2tq3PFI
Kelly McGowan, kmcgowan@dmreg.com Published 2:03 p.m. CT June 28, 2017
Abshir Omar(Photo: Special to the Register)
Abshir Omar, a Somali refugee and Democratic Socialist, announced June 20 his campaign for Christine Hensley's Des Moines City Council seat.
The Ward III seat represents downtown and the city's southwest side.
Omar, a Des Moines resident since 2012, was born during the Somalian civil war, fled with his family to a refugee camp in Kenya and, after being approved for a refugee visa, settled in Seattle, according to a news release.
He attended Iowa State University and is president of the Iowa chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations, the release states. He has also served on the United States Student Association board and as vice president and founder of the Renton Teacher Academy Foundation, it states.
Abshir Omar (Photo: Special to the Register)
The release notes Omar's goals of representing youth, seniors and diverse communities on the council, and ambitions "to help build a brighter future for people whether they are fleeing persecution or poverty."
"I want ensure that the city of Des Moines is prioritizing the needs of all its residents and not just the corporate establishment," it reads.
Hensley, a councilwoman of 24 years, announced in April that she won't run for re-election for the seat.
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She is the longest-serving member of the council. Voters will elect a new council member Nov. 7.
Other candidates for the seat include environmental lawyer and lobbyist for the Environmental Law and Policy Center Josh Mandelbaum, former Des Moines City Councilman Michael Kiernan and Des Moines businessman Chris Draper.
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Refugees in Des Moines walk miles along busy highway to buy groceries
Refugees placed at Deer Ridge Apartments must walk nearly a mile to reach the closest convenience store to buy food.
Refugees in Des Moines walk miles along busy highway to buy groceries Refugees placed at Deer Ridge Apartments must walk nearly a mile to reach the closest convenience store to buy food. Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: http://dmreg.co/2BNkxmp
MacKenzie Elmer, melmer@dmreg.com Published 10:55 p.m. CT Dec. 19, 2017 | Updated 11:36 p.m. CT Dec. 19, 2017
Lack of transportation options and accessibility issues have forced a group of Bhutanese refugees to walk miles to get food and other essentials. Bryon Houlgrave, Rodney White/The Register
Rupa, Priti and Badu Rai walk along 63rd Street in Des Moines to get to the Dollar General Store for groceries Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The Rais make the 3-mile round-trip to the Dollar General from their home at the Deer Ridge Apartments to buy groceries and other items. Deer Ridge is located in an isolated corner of the city away from public transportation.(Photo: Rodney White/The Register)Buy Photo
Priti Rai leans on a cane to steady her balance as she walks along the gravel shoulder of Highway 28.
Cars and semis speed by just a few feet from the path she takes almost daily near her home at the Deer Ridge Apartments.
It's early December in Iowa, and the temperature has dipped to 37 degrees. A sharp wind blows the Bhutanese refugee's knitted headscarf across her face.
Twenty minutes into the 3-mile round-trip hike to pick up necessities from the Dollar General store, Priti's adopted niece, Rupa Maya Rai, begins to wheeze.
"No good walking, asthma," Rupa says.
After a short break to catch her breath, Rupa starts again.
The Rais don't own a car, and the closest bus line is nearly a mile and a half away.
So they walk.
Their predicament, shared by many of their refugee neighbors in the low-income apartment complex, begs the question: Why do resettlement agencies in Des Moines continue to place refugees there?
Deer Ridge is in an isolated corner of Des Moines along the bank of the Raccoon River south of Valley Junction.
The closest place to buy food, Quik Trip, is nearly a mile away. The nearest grocery store is another mile farther.
To get there, families must walk along the highway or pick their way through the wooded banks of the Raccoon River. There are no sidewalks, just a paved shoulder the city recently added.
"I'm surprised none of the kids have gotten hit," said Sarah Dudley, a manager at Conlin Properties, which owns Deer Ridge Apartments.
But representatives of resettlement agencies say it's one of the few affordable places with apartments large enough to house families and with property managers who are welcoming to refugees.
Dudley says she and others at Conlin Properties have been "fighting for years" to draw attention to the lack of transportation for its refugee residents — with few results.
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority says it is looking at options, but the bus system is struggling financially.
Adding a route to Deer Ridge is not part of the agency's long-range plan, but it might consider some low- or no-cost options like extending an existing route or offering on-call service.
DART sets its budget in March, when Deer Ridge residents can expect to find out whether public transportation will finally reach their doors.
Nadia Bir Mohamd poses for a photo with their family Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at the Deer Ridge Apartments in Des Moines. Nadia's family has lived in Des Moines since April. They make long treks to Dollar General and Walmart to purchase groceries and other necessities. Their apartment is 1.3 miles from the closest bus line. (Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
Deer Ridge a 'good option'
Nadia Bir Mohamd, an Afghan refugee, has lived at Deer Ridge with her husband and their five sons since April.
Like the Rais, she walks to Dollar General almost daily to buy groceries for her family.
She's made longer treks to Walmart in Windsor Heights and downtown Des Moines, where she studied American Sign Language to help her hearing-impaired son communicate in their new home.
"I want to solve all of my family's problems myself ... but sometimes I burst," she said.
Mohamd's family was placed at Deer Ridge by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, a nonprofit agency that works to resettle refugees across the county.
Carly Ross, USCRI's executive director, said the agency is reluctant to place people at Deer Ridge because of the limited transportation options.
"We always see clients riding their bikes along 63rd Street or walking to Quik Trip and Fareway," Ross said. "We're concerned about their safety, and they're pretty isolated from services out there."
Abdullah Mohamd,18, skateboards along Highway 28 to get to the YMCA with his brothers, refugees from Afghanistan who were placed at the Deer Ridge apartment complex by a resettlement agency. (Photo: Special to the Register)
The agency generally tries to place people in housing that's near a bus line, grocery stores and laundry facilities, she said.
A caseworker helped Mohamd's family with rides to medical appointments and shopping centers when they first arrived. But those services are provided for a limited time — typically 90 to 100 days.
Despite the transportation issues, Ross called Deer Ridge a "good option." The landlord works with the agency to find housing on short notice, and some refugees already have family living there.
Manisha Paudel, the city of Des Moines' new equity coordinator, said refugees typically don't have a choice about where they are placed by resettlement agencies.
But access to transportation should be a top priority, second only to adequate housing itself, she said.
"They don’t have driving skills or the resources to purchase a car," Paudel said. "They can’t use Uber or other transit services because of the cost or because they can’t tell the driver where to take them."
Dilemmas in placing families
Catholic Charities, the only other agency in Des Moines that receives federal funding to resettle refugees, also places families at Deer Ridge.
Rachel Kinker, Catholic Charities' refugee resettlement program manager, said families have some choice in where they end up. Many want to move to Deer Ridge because they already have extended family living there, she said.
Deer Ridge also offers on-site courses in credit counseling, homeownership and parenting, access to computer labs and English classes that make it appealing to refugees. This year, apartment managers organized monthly visits from the food pantry.
"We don’t have a lot of property owners (in Des Moines) that accept subsidized housing," Paudel said. "I think resettlement agencies are struggling with finding decent properties that would accept refugees."
Refugees from Bhutan gather for a group photo from the yard at the Deer Ridge Apartments in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The apartments are not on any public transportation routes, and with limited means of mobility, many refugees in the complex walk miles to buy groceries. (Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
Built in 2007, the Deer Ridge Apartments received just under $1 million from Iowa's Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, which requires the property to offer subsidized rents based on residents' incomes. Rents range from $595 per month for a one bedroom to $840 per month for a three-bedroom, two-bath apartment.
Lutheran Services in Iowa, which resettled refugees in Des Moines until 2010, did not place people at Deer Ridge due to the lack of transportation, said Nick Wuertz, director of refugee community services.
Back then, the agency mostly worked with families that did not have ties to the community. That's changed, Wuertz said. Agencies are settling more refugees near extended family already living in Des Moines, even if that's away from public transportation, he said.
Since arriving in Iowa, Nadia's family saved $2,000 to buy a car, which her husband drives to his part-time job at Home Depot.
But one car for a family of seven still means long walks for Nadia and her sons. The boys, ages 11 to 18, ride donated bikes to the YMCA in Windsor Heights.
Her 15-year-old son, Abdul Basit, wants to sign up for soccer at Hoover High School. But without transportation to and from practice, that might not be possible.
"I would pray for myself and for my children before we start our journeys," she said.
'It's not a refugee problem'
The Des Moines Regional Transit Authority is aware of the transit issues at Deer Ridge, but there are a lot of needs throughout the community, said Amanda Wanke, a DART spokeswoman.
Getting a bus line added to a new area sometimes takes a "critical mass of voices calling for one for it to make sense," she said.
DART often looks at how many people live within a quarter-mile of a route, a distance that the agency considers walkable.
There are 313 income-restricted apartments at Deer Ridge. The closest bus stop is 1.3 miles away, at the corner of Fourth and Elm streets in Valley Junction.
Refugees from Bhutan visit on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at the Deer Ridge Apartments in Des Moines. The apartments are not on any public transportation routes, and with limited means of mobility, many refugees in the complex walk miles to fetch groceries. (Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
Earlier this year, the congregation at Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines began offering transportation assistance to refugee families living at Deer Ridge.
The church discovered the need after sponsoring Somalian families through the USCRI resettlement program.
"Refugees are very hard-working people and highly motivated," the Rev. Wallace Bubar said. "Most of them wind up getting jobs within a period of three months, but it takes a lot of time to save up enough money to buy a car and get a license."
After church leaders raised concerns about the lack of transportation, DART worked with Deer Ridge's property managers to find out what types of services residents wanted to see.
Many just want to get to Walmart or downtown Des Moines, Wanke said.
DART is working on options to present to the agency's board of commissioners in early 2018, Wanke said.
"I see this as a positive thing — as the community coming together, trying to solve a gap in transportation," said Ross, the USCRI executive director. "It's not a refugee problem. It's a basic transportation problem for our community."
Rupa and Priti Rai look for groceries at the Dollar General Story on 63rd Street in Des Moines on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (Photo: Rodney White/The Register)
The walk home
At the Dollar General, the Rais buy only a few items: napkins, toothpaste, mouthwash, cookies and crackers.
After the hour-long walk to the store, their total is $11.28.
"Little money," Rupa says when asked about their purchases.
Carrying their grocery bags, they pick their way across a footpath carved by other pedestrians for the hour-long walk home.
The next time they need to make a trip, perhaps they'll be lucky enough to catch a ride with their English-speaking neighbor who owns a car.
Rupa, Priti and Badu Rai leave the Dollar General Store on 63rd Street in Des Moines after getting groceries Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The Rais make the 3-mile round-trip to the Dollar General from their home at the Deer Ridge Apartments to buy groceries and other items. Deer Ridge is located in an isolated corner of the city away from public transportation. (Photo: Rodney White/The Register)
Working toward solutions
The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is researching solutions to the transportation issues that refugees and immigrant families face in Des Moines through its Community Leadership Program.
Each year, the program selects 50 people to partner with local nonprofits on projects that address critical needs in the community.
The struggles that Deer Ridge residents face when trying to access public transportation spurred a conversation about broader accessibility issues for new residents, said Breann Bye, executive director of the 6th Avenue Corridor and one of the program participants studying the issue.
"It's so foundational for new community members to be comfortable with getting around the city," she said.
The group is holding meetings with DART and USCRI to explore fixing "transit deserts" like the one at Deer Ridge.
Some ideas the group is looking at include adding refugee and immigrant voices to DART transit work groups, creating pictorial signage that's understandable for English-language learners, and identifying physical barriers that impede access to bus routes like lack of sidewalks.
"I think we all understand it’s a significant project at a time when there’s a lot of tension around refugees and immigrants around this country," said Heather Brady, an associate professor at Grand View University and another member of the leadership group. "To create a welcoming atmosphere in a place like Des Moines, which is so down to earth, is important."
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Iowa State student injured after car strikes him
An Iowa State senior was riding his bicycle at Beach Avenue and Lincoln Way when a car failed to yield to him.
Iowa State student injured after car strikes him An Iowa State senior was riding his bicycle at Beach Avenue and Lincoln Way when a car failed to yield to him. Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: http://dmreg.co/2x1xfJo
Linh Ta, lta@dmreg.com Published 7:38 p.m. CT Sept. 13, 2017
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A senior at Iowa State University was hit by a car while bicycling on the southeast edge of campus on Wednesday, according to Ames police.
Sequan Gatlin was riding his bicycle while crossing Beach Avenue at the intersection of Lincoln Way when he was hit by a car that failed to yield around 3:30 p.m., said Ames Police Commander Geoff Huff.
Gatlin was transported to a local hospital. The accident report noted there were "possible serious injuries," Huff said.
The driver, Kimberly Hanson, of Ellsworth, was cited for failure to yield upon left turn.
Gatlin's current condition is unknown.
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Measles History 101: How Serious Is This Year’s Measles Outbreak? : Shots – Health News – NPR
April 30, 2019 Bastian Lehmann
Measles used to be a common childhood disease, but after an effective vaccine was developed, the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. This year’s outbreaks, however, put that status in jeopardy.
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In 2000, the Pan American Health Organization announced a monumental public health achievement: Widespread vaccination efforts, overseen by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had effectively eliminated measles from the United States.
The disease, which before the vaccination era affected 3 million to 4 million people in the U.S. each year, was now isolated to small, contained outbreaks connected to international travel.
This year’s record-setting outbreak threatens that achievement.
Since January, over 700 cases of measles have been reported in 22 states. Most of the affected had never been vaccinated. Sixty people have been hospitalized, and the case numbers continue to climb, although in some regions, like the Pacific Northwest, outbreaks have subsided.
Though the current numbers are dwarfed by the scale of cases in the first half of the 20th century, they’re still meaningful, says René Najera, an epidemiologist and the editor of the vaccine education website History of Vaccines.
“We are getting very close to a tipping point. If cases continue to escalate, the U.S. could lose its elimination status,” says Najera.
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A disease is considered eliminated from a country when it can no longer be contracted within its borders, though cases tied to international travel — like those that have happened since 2000 — can still occur.
Losing elimination status would mark a failure of one of the biggest public health achievements in our history.
Before the 1960s, “measles was basically a universal experience of childhood,” says James Colgrove, a public health historian at Columbia University.
Essentially everyone got it. Of the millions infected each year in the U.S., 400 to 500 would die, tens of thousands would be hospitalized and hundreds would face serious complications, like encephalitis, according to the CDC.
“People had experienced the harm measles could do and so were receptive to the vaccine when it came out,” says Najera.
The first steps toward a measles vaccine were taken in 1954, when John F. Enders and Dr. Thomas C. Peebles collected throat swabs and blood samples from children at a Boston school that had just experienced an outbreak.
Enders and his lab managed to isolate and culture the measles virus and eventually adapted it to chicken embryos, later resulting in the release of a vaccine in 1963. In 1968, a more effective vaccine was developed by Maurice Hilleman and colleagues, and this is the same measles vaccine (combined with a mumps and rubella vaccine) used in the U.S. today.
“The measles vaccine was widely accepted and welcomed,” says Najera. Between 1964 and 1974, the number of measles cases in the U.S. plummeted. During this time, states began adopting laws requiring proof of immunization to enroll in public schools. “These kinds of laws helped drive the immunization effort,” says Colgrove.
By 1978, vaccination efforts had been going so well that the CDC set the goal of eliminating measles from the U.S. by 1982. Amesh Adalja, a physician and an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University, explains that achieving elimination requires “herd immunity,” or a level of immunity among a population such that the chances of vulnerable people (like infants or the immunocompromised) contracting the virus are exceedingly small.
“Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, which means that you need more than 93% immunity to protect a population,” says Adalja. “One dose of the vaccine turned out to not be quite enough.”
In 1989, measles surged to 18,193 cases, around 40% of which occurred in vaccinated children. After that outbreak, public health officials began recommending two doses of the measles vaccine. That recommendation, in conjunction with redoubled efforts to vaccinate lower-income communities, worked. Measles rates continued to drop, allowing the Pan American Health Organization to declare the disease eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
“It was an enormous public health achievement, particularly because measles is so contagious,” says Colgrove.
Of course, in the years since, measles outbreaks have occurred, but all have stemmed from international travel. In 2014, 383 cases were reported among Ohio’s Amish community, which has low vaccination rates. Two Amish men returned from typhoon relief work in the Philippines and unknowingly brought back the virus, fueling the outbreak. In 2015, an outbreak occurred at Disneyland, where 147 cases were suspected to have originated from a traveler from the Philippines.
Every outbreak since elimination was declared has eventually fizzled out, as the virus hit the wall of herd immunity, keeping the elimination status of the U.S. intact.
But now, public health officials worry that the country’s elimination status could be cracking as measles mounts a comeback. “If things don’t change, we could be back in a United States where measles is not eliminated,” says Najera.
That would not mean that the U.S. would go back to having 3 million to 4 million people affected each year; vaccination levels are high enough to prevent that. But outbreaks would become more common.
Unvaccinated young children have the highest risk of contracting measles and developing rare but serious complications from the disease.
“Statistically speaking, once we get above 1,000 cases of measles, we’re going to have a death,” says Najera. “For an entirely preventable disease, that’s unacceptable.”
“We aren’t there yet, but we are getting very close,” says Najera. “If these numbers continue to climb and new cases pop up that aren’t associated with foreign travel, we’re there.”
Most cases in the current outbreak are linked to travel, but Adalja says the longer the outbreak goes on, the harder it is to trace any given case back to an introduction by a traveler. As the outbreak simmers, the concern is that the domestic reservoir of measles is growing, making it more likely for vulnerable people to pick up an infection within U.S. borders.
The U.S. could reach that point within several months, according to Adalja. “If these chain of outbreaks continue burning for a year, we’d be in a position to question the elimination status,” he says. The cause? Vaccine refusals.
“We hadn’t been threatened with losing our elimination status before vaccine refusal rates went up,” says Adalja. “Because of the inaction of certain individuals, they’ve allowed measles to come back. These are completely preventable outbreaks.”
State-by-state measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine coverage varies, ranging from 85% in Missouri to 98% in Massachusetts, according to 2017 data from the CDC. And some local communities have even lower rates.
Najera says states and local governments should be taking action now. Many already have. On April 9, the New York City health commissioner ordered all unvaccinated individuals living or working in Brooklyn to get vaccinated or face a $1,000 fine, and on April 19 a judge upheld the order. The Washington state legislature is currently considering bills to remove personal exemptions for the MMR vaccine.
“If we do everything possible to get people vaccinated, we might contain this outbreak,” says Najera. “But we’re not there yet.”
“The 200-year history of vaccines has shown that it’s always a challenge to maintain high levels of immunity because any vaccination program will inevitably become a victim of its own success,” says Colgrove. “The better vaccines work, the more people think they don’t need them anymore.”
Jonathan Lambert is a freelance science journalist based in Washington, D.C. You can follow him on Twitter: @evolambert.
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Local bikers gather Sunday in Arlington to show support for those still jailed in Waco
Filed under News at Jun 2015
Tasha Tsiaperas, Staff Writer
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Several bikers posted signs on their motorcycles to protest the 143 people still jailed in Waco. (Vernon Bryant / The Dallas Morning News)
Nearly 100 bikers gathered Sunday morning near the old Six Flags Mall in Arlington to show their support for the 143 people still jailed in connection with a shootout last month outside a Waco restaurant.
The bikers plan to ride together to Waco where they plan to meet hundreds of other motorcyclists outside the McLennan County Courthouse to protest how law enforcement has treated the people arrested after a shootout that killed nine and wounded more than a dozen. Authorities arrested 177 people after a shootout May 17 outside the Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, and 143 remain jailed, many in lieu of $1 million bail.
The 177 bikers were arrested on allegations of engaging in organized crime, and critics have said that police lumped everyone under the same umbrella. They say that most of the people who were at the Twin Peaks aren't criminals and had no part in the shootout. Many jailed have no criminal record, and those who do have prior misdemeanor charges.
"I think they were trying to set an example, throw their weight around," Dwayne Stobaugh said Sunday morning of Waco police. "There may have been a few bad apples, but not all of them."
Stobaugh, an independent biker, said he wanted to ride to Waco for the rally to show "that not everyone who rides a motorcycle is a gang member, because we're not."
"It's all peaceful protest," he said. "We're not there to stir up any trouble."
He said he has been to six Confederation of Clubs meetings, like the one planned at the Twin Peaks in May. He described the meetings as peaceful gatherings where members discuss issues important to them, like motorcycle safety.
Mel Robins, a member of Sons of Liberty Riders, said bikers are being unfairly stereotyped and harassed by police. He said the arrests in Waco have "slanted public opinion against bikers."
Many restaurants now have posted signs saying bikers wearing their club vests won't be allowed inside, and police are stopping motorcyclists on the highway for what seems like no reason, he said.
"Bikers are basically regular people," Robins said. "They're doctors, lawyers. I'm a grandfather, a veteran."
There are an estimated 300,000 bikers in Texas, and most of them aren't involved in criminal enterprises, as authorities suggested was the case in the Waco incident, Robins said.
Several bikers gathered Sunday morning expressed concern for those still in jail. Many of those jailed are facing long waits for bond reduction hearings.
"You've got innocent people in jail," Robins said. "You have ruined lives."
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Watch: Dwaine Caraway, John Wiley Price get into fight at gospel station over bitter personal dispute
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Updated at 9 a.m. Feb. 23: Revised to include comments from Dwaine Caraway during an interview on KTCK-AM (1310) and John Wiley Price on KKDA-FM (104.1). Caraway's full interview on The Ticket is also below.
Updated at 3:22 p.m.: Revised to include observations from a video of the scuffle. The video has been edited to remove profanity.
A fight broke out around midday Monday between longtime Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and former Dallas council member Dwaine Caraway -- with Caraway shouting and cursing at Price over an old and bitter personal dispute involving Caraway's marriage.
Dallas police launched an assault investigation into the "altercation" but haven't made any arrests so far. Price and Caraway were at the Gospel radio station KHVN, along with two other candidates, for a debate in their ongoing race for Dallas County Commissioners Court ahead of the March 1 primary election.
But after briefly arguing about their political positions, the debate turned into a personal shouting match that threatened to get physical, said developer Micah B. Phillips, who is also running to unseat Price. Phillips took video of the altercation and provided a copy to The Dallas Morning News.
Caraway staffer George Nash shows off neck marks he says are from Price grabbing him.
The argument started after Caraway attacked Price, who's under federal indictment on corruption charges. Price accused Caraway of lying, Philips said. But it quickly devolved into profane shouting, with Caraway hurling accusations at Price about a sexual relationship Price had with "my wife," Caraway said.
It's unclear what Caraway was referring to. Caraway has been married twice. His first marriage ended in 1994. He is currently married to former State Rep. Barbara Mallory Caraway, who is running to unseat U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Dallas).
In a phone interview, Caraway declined to discuss any "personal stuff" that came out in the "heat of the argument." He asked a reporter "not to break up my home with this bull ----."
On Tuesday morning, during an interview with Craig Miller, George Dunham and Gordon Keith on KTCK-AM (1310), Caraway offered an apology and insisted the fight began with an on-air discussion concerning Sandbranch, a tiny unincorporated town in Dallas County without water. Price has said its residents need to move; Caraway has been bringing them water and turning it into a campaign issue.
Said Caraway, once the mics were turned off, "John continued to curse me, called me a B, called me all kinds of names and continued and continued and continued. What the video shows was one side of it, and that was the side of my reaction to John's actions. They did not show John's actions and what caused it. That still goes not give me an excuse as an elected official to lose my cool. However, when a bully had bullies people for so long ... at some point, fits of rage will occur."
Caraway insisted he fell into a "political trap" set by Price and Phillips, and told The Ticket hosts what he said Monday afternoon -- that Phillips' video doesn't tell the whole story. It all started, Caraway said, when Price got mad because a political ad for Caraway played during a commercial break. Caraway said Price grabbed and choked one of Caraway's campaign workers, George Nash, who was "the smallest person in the room."
"He grabbed him by the throat, choking him, scratching him on the throat and his arm," Caraway said, adding: "a deranged, indicted person put his hands on a 115-pound young man."
Caraway told The Ticket he has more video showing his side of the story, and said he would release something Tuesday "and let people see and decide for themselves."
Nash told our news partners KXAS-TV (NBC 5) that he saw others holding back Caraway so he held back Price, who was advancing forward.
"As I was doing that, John reaches around and grabs my neck," Nash said. "I knock his hand down. That's where these scars came from. And then he grabs my arm and pulls me and scratches my arm and tries to throw me up against the wall out of the way."
Phillips told The News that Caraway threatened to kill Price. But Caraway denied that allegation, saying that Price threatened to kill him.
Price didn't return calls for comment, but told KKDA-FM (104.1) that he never touched Nash or assaulted anyone.
KHVN News Director Robert Ashley said he didn't hear the argument because he was in a sound booth, but rushed in when he saw a commotion. He said Price seemed to be defending himself. Ashley helped restrain Price, telling him, "John, come on, you're better than this."
“We’re kind of embarrassed to see something like this,” said Ashley, who has worked for the station since 1986 and has never seen the police called there.
Video of the scuffle shows Caraway and Price cursing at each other and two men restraining Caraway, who at one point accuses Price of "[expletive] up my house," among other allegations.
"I'm tired of you. ... Ima get you," Caraway says in the video. It appears that he tries to reach Price over the radio station's studio desk.
Two men held Caraway back as he yelled at Price during the fight, preventing him from reaching the incumbent county commissioner.
Someone called police at 12:55 p.m. and officers were dispatched to the disturbance around 1:15 p.m. Detectives in the Assaults Unit are working to interview everyone who was involved. They also want copies of any videos of the incident.
Another candidate, former Balch Springs mayor Cedric Davis, injured his finger while trying to hold Caraway back, Phillips said.
"It was just embarrassing that Dwaine Caraway lost his cool with an elected official and did a terroristic threat and said, 'I will kill you,'" Phillips said.
The tussle marked the most public eruption of long simmering tensions between Price and Caraway. In his latest campaign ads, Price subtly insults Caraway without naming him. He urges voters to reject "a minstrel act." And Price tells the camera he's "Your man downtown, but more than that: a real man."
Despite their long-standing political feud, Caraway said he harbors no hard feelings toward Price.
"I don't hate him," Caraway said. "I love everybody."
Staff writers Naheed Rajwani and Julieta Chiquillo contributed reporting.
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— Dwaine Caraway (@Caraway2016) February 22, 2016
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by Jeremy Shapiro & Dina Pardijs - 21st September, 2017
The election of Donald Trump has changed everything except European attitudes toward American security
The everyday and the existential: how Clinton and Trump challenge transatlantic relations
by Jeremy Shapiro - 12th October, 2016
Faced with the prospect of a Trump or Clinton presidency, the transatlantic relationship is likely to face difficult challenges whatever the result.
The case for a sovereign Europe (Commentary)
Mark Leonard & Jeremy Shapiro - 01 July 2019
The EU's lack of sovereignty is becoming a threat. Against the Trump administration and in the face of emerging economic and technological markets, the EU risks lagging behind.
The emigration election: Why the EU is not like America (Commentary)
Susi Dennison & Jeremy Shapiro - 14 May 2019
Migration is not the defining issue for most Europeans. As they head to the polls, concerns about the economy and climate change often have higher or equal salience.
NATO at 70: Celebration and introspection (Commentary)
Jeremy Shapiro - 02 April 2019
As NATO enters its eighth decade, it looks back on an impressive history of durability - and ahead to the challenge of wavering US commitment.
How Trump killed the Atlantic alliance (Commentary)
Jeremy Shapiro, Philip H. Gordon - 05 March 2019
The transatlantic alliance is dead, and Trump has killed it. How could the next president restore it?
America the Mercenary: Trump’s plan to bill NATO (Commentary)
Jeremy Shapiro - 12 February 2019
The Trump administration reduces NATO to a bill owed to the United States, at the cost of sacrificing political solidarity across the Atlantic.
Warsaw ‘Iran’ summit: What lies beneath (Commentary)
Piotr Buras & Ellie Geranmayeh & Jeremy Shapiro - 24 January 2019
ECFR experts share their insight into the manouevres around next month’s US-Poland summit. What does it mean for the JPCOA, and what steps should European countries take in response?
Top ten foreign policy trends in 2019 (Commentary)
Mark Leonard & Jeremy Shapiro - 03 January 2019
Top ten trends that will occupy European foreign policymakers in 2019
Midterms of engagement: How the next US elections will affect Europe (Commentary)
Jeremy Shapiro - 31 October 2018
On 6 November, Americans will head to the polls in congressional elections widely seen as a test of Donald Trump's presidency. The stakes are high for Trump - will he become unleashed or unhinged?
European Economic Sovereignty
Mark Leonard was joined by Jean Pisany-Ferry, co-founder of Bruegel, Guntram Wolff, director of Bruegel and Jeremy Shapiro, Research Director at ECFR. This week ECFR published a paper on how Europe can regain the capacity to act. Mark and his guests, inspired by the tenor of this new publication, discussed the concept of European Economic Sovereignty on this latest episode of Mark Leonard’s World in 30 Minutes.
The podcast was recorded on Thursday, 20 June 2019.
Super intelligence by Nick Bostrom
A London apprentice Judy Graham
We have been harmonized Kai Strittmatter
European sovereignty paper
Crimea at five
Jeremy Shapiro is standing in for the regular host Mark Leonard and discusses the current situation in Crimea and relations between Russia and Ukraine with ECFR experts Kadri Liik and Nicu Popsecu. The podcast was recorded on 13 March 2019.
EU Radio is now also broadcasting this podcast on Tuesdays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 9am CET every week. You can listen to the station at euradio.fr.
We need to talk about Putin by Mark Galeotti
History of the Russian Revolution by Leon Trotsky
The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Trends for 2019
Mark Leonard and Jeremy Shapiro review the year gone by and predict the 10 foreign policy trends that will define 2019.
Midterm elections: Will US foreign policy change?
Mark Leonard speaks with Craig Kennedy, Jeremy Shapiro and Anna Kuchenbecker about the election results and Donald Trump's tenure. The podcast was recorded on 8th November 2018.
The Great Delusion by John J. Mearsheimer
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Lords of the Desert by James Barr
The Coming of Democracy by Mark R. Cheathem
The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
Mark Leonard speaks with Asli Aydintasbas, Jeremy Shapiro and Julien Barnes-Dacy about what effect the incident might have on relations between Saudi Arabia, the US and Turkey. The podcast was recorded on the 16 October 2018.
The Jungle Grows Back by Robert Kagan
The River of Doubt by Candice Millard
Khashoggi disappearance: Time for an independent investigation by Julien Barnes-Dacey
Summer series: Political and strategic dimensions of European sovereignty
Mark Leonard speaks with Francois Godement and Jeremy Shapiro about what kind of leverage Europe can have over America and other great powers. And should Europe behave differently in institutions such as G7 and UN? The podcast was recorded on 26 July 2018.
Donald Trump, Master Strategist or Master of Disaster?
This week, Mark Leonard and Jeremy Shapiro discuss how the Chinese view Trump, fresh from Mark's trip to China, and how the Big Lebowski explains the Helsinki Summit.
François Godement:
Trump cannot bring Europe and China together
The Trump opportunity: Chinese perceptions of the US administration
Doreen Baingana: Tongues of fire. (Forthcoming)
Kori Schake & Jeremy Shapiro: How the Big Lebowski Explains the Helsinki Summit and the International Order
TV stand:
Tell us what's on your bookshelf, and why! Each episode, Mark Leonard will pick the most interesting ones to present. To submit, write to mark.leonard@ecfr.eu
How are Europeans seeing Trump’s performance at the NATO summit?
Jeremy Shapiro covers for Mark Leonard and speaks with Ulrike Franke, Manuel Lafont Rapnouil and Piotr Buras, about what this means and what the Trump-Putin meeting might bring. The podcast was recorded on 12 July 2018.
Esprit Journal
Communique from NATO Summit 2018
The Swan King: Ludwig 2. of Bavaria by Christopher McIntosh
Berlin Policy Journal
Mark Leonard and Jeremy Shapiro write on the necessity of a re-invigorated European Sovereignty.
01st March, 2019
Jeremy Shapiro and Philip Gordon's analysis of the transatlantic relationship listed as one of Aspen Institute's "5 Best Ideas of the Day"
Jeremy Shapiro and Philip Gordon on the end of the Atlantic Alliance and how it could look after 2020.
Jeremy Shapiro and Philip Gordon's piece for Foreign Affairs analyses the death of the transatlantic alliance and how a future US president could revive it.
An op-ed on the turbulent US-Turkey relationsship in a new world order by Asli Aydintasbas and Jeremy Shapiro.
Jeremy Shapiro quoted in Quartz regarding the relationship between Europe and Trump.
Jeremy Shapiro quoted by France24 on the WWI centenary commemorations in Paris.
Asli Aydintasbas quotes Jeremy Shapiro in the Washington Post regarding the US midterm elections and it's affect on the rest of the World.
Jeremy Shapiro on the European perception of the US midterm election result.
Jeremy Shapiro quoted by The National in regards to Trump's foreign policy following the US midterm elections.
Email: jeremy.shapiro@ecfr.eu
Jeremy Shapiro on Twitter
Tweets by JyShapiro
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Chris travels the world as a stock photographer and enjoys his life to the fullest. When new business becomes scarce and his bank account bottoms out, he is forced to return to the place where he hadn't been for years: at home. The active Marja doesn't believe her eyes when her son suddenly stands at the doorstep. Chris has to get used to the village community and wants to leave again as soon as possible. That's why he immediately takes on a new job: a promotion for a dating site. He thinks that his single mother can use a new relationship and - without her knowing - he makes a video. Once online, it turns out to be a huge hit and messages from excited men are flooding in. After some hesitation Marja decides to go into the dating adventure, with her son as dating coach! In the search for the ideal candidate, mother and son are confronted with themselves, each other and events from the past. Slowly but surely, Chris starts to see his home and his mother with new eyes again, and for both, love comes unexpectedly...
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Half of people are risking bad luck on their wedding day by ignoring these traditions
People are moving away from old wives' tales...
Grant Bailey
Sophie Prideaux
Weddings are usually steeped in tradition, but more and more couple's are choosing to go their own way for their big day.
But some couples are risking bad luck on their big day by ignoring traditions, new research has found.
Just 56 per cent of newlyweds stuck rigidly to old wives’ tales, from keeping the bride and groom separate on the morning of the big day, or being sure to wear white - said to bring a new marriage good luck.
Brides were seen to be more traditional, with four in five women still making sure to wear ‘something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue’ – with ‘something new’ being the most important part.
People are seriously unimpressed with this 'cheeky f**k' groom's response to £70 wedding gift
Women were also found to be almost 20 per cent more superstitious than men when it came to their big day, according to the Mirror .
The study was conducted by online casino Casumo.com , whose spokesman Greg Tatton-Brown said: “A wedding day is, for most people, one of the most important days of their lives.
“So it’s natural that people will do all they can to make sure the day goes off as smoothly as possible – even if they aren’t normally superstitious.
“In fact, our results found people were much more likely to worry about doing things that could bring them bad luck in the weeks ahead of their wedding, than they usually were.
Ex gets revenge on ‘cheating’ boyfriend by chucking BMW keys in Harbourside and shaming him in poster
“With the biggest wedding of the year just weeks away, we can’t help but wonder if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are sticking to these old wives’ tales.”
More than four in 10 Brits say they wouldn’t feel comfortable getting married on Friday the 13th, and would look for any other date rather than that one.
One groom might have gone too far with his request (Image: Getty)
But the bride wore white in just 60 per cent of British marriages, going against myths about wearing green meaning you’re ‘ashamed to be seen’ and yellow meaning you’re ‘ashamed of your fellow.’
In nearly one third of weddings, the groom laid eyes on the bride before the ceremony on the wedding day, a huge red flag for superstitious types.
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And of those, almost one in 10 think it’s gone on to bring their marriage bad luck.
In the build up to their big day, 53 per cent of Brits followed as many old traditions and superstitions as possible, to make the day go as smoothly as possible.
Weddings are supposed to be a source of happiness, but they can also be a stressful affair (Image: Getty)
But despite their best efforts, 17 per cent of married people believe they suffered some bad luck on their wedding day.
A fifth were given knives as a wedding gift, which is customarily avoided as a bad omen for a union.
A bottomless Prosecco and afternoon tea party is coming to Bristol's Cox & Baloney
A further 20 per cent saw a downpour on their big day, ruining outdoor photographs – and in one in 20 marriages, the photographer didn’t show up at all.
Extinction RebellionExtinction Rebellion Bristol: Last person attached to bath cut free as police reveal number of arrestsProtesters were warned that they would be arrested if they returned to the blockade
Traffic & TravelPremier Inn fire closes A4018 Cribbs Causeway Road to traffic as First Bus services disruptedA hotel just off the M5 is on fire
Avon Fire and RescuePeople warned to close doors and windows as huge fire rages at Premier Inn near Cribbs CausewayA hotel is on fire in north Bristol near the M5
Bristol City CouncilOnly one third of council staff believe their 'leadership is trustworthy'Thousands filled in the survey about senior officers
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Former porn-star unwanted at charity event
Left and liberal commentators poke fun at a children’s charity for turning away a porn-star-turned singer, arguing that Tünde Krasznai started her life as an underprivileged child and if Pope Francis invites former prostitutes to meet him, why should self-proclaimed Hungarian Christians be less charitable?
The largest Hungarian commercial television network, RTL Klub withdrew all the singers of its “X-Factor” talent contest from a Christmas event for poor children organized by the International Children’s Safety Service, after the ICSS announced that Tünde Krasznai, one of the programme’s winners, was not to sing at the event because “conservative, religious participants, among them teachers and ecclesiastical personalities” would find her presence inappropriate. ICSS’s founder and director said it was his decision alone and warned that the hype around it will victimize the singer herself. There are several former and active Hungarian politicians among the founders of ICSS, from former Free Democrats Gábor Demszky and Gábor Fodor to Fidesz strongman László Kövér, the incumbent president of the organization. Kövér is also the host of the event in his capacity as House Speaker, as the ICSS Christmas celebration traditionally takes place in Parliament Building.
HVG’s Tamás Gomperz suggests that László Kövér clearly finds Pope Francis’s moral judgement wanting. Why is the appearance of a former adult video actress in Parliament more of an abomination than the presence of those who create the market for porn by watching it and paying for it, he asks, claiming that some of the “conservative, religious participants, among them teachers and ecclesiastical personalities” who are to be protected from Tünde Krasznai are no doubt also among the consumers of pornography. He suspects that the very same conservative audience is much less bothered by Fidesz policies, which he claims favour the rich and penalize the poor. In an acidic concluding remark, Gomperz accuses Fidesz politicians in general of corruption: he suggests that their idea of character development is the opposite of what Pope Francis believes in: it leads one from youthful innocence to adult corruption.
In Népszabadság, Róbert Friss says Krasznai’s problem is her talent. X-Faktor is all about hard work – and why would a hard-working, talented singer be a dangerous role model for disadvantaged children, he asks. The adult film industry is not illegal in Hungary, after all. And why should her presence be inappropriate at a Christian holiday, he continues, if Mary Magdalene is a revered figure in the Gospels? While RTL Klub clearly profits from the continuing scandal, it is the children who are deprived of inspiring role-models, for “amidst all the hypocrisy around her case” the message is that Tünde Krasznai should have stayed where she came from.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Women Decline Faster Than Men, Studies Find
By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter
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Of the 5 million people with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, about two-thirds of them are women according to the New York Times. More women suffer from the disease, partially due to the fact that women live longer than men.
“By the age 65, women have more than a one in six chance of developing Alzheimer's during the remainder of their lives, compared with a one in 11 chance for men,” according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Researchers have tried to determine for years what causes Alzheimer’s disease and how the disease progresses. The latest research points to the findings that women decline faster than men.
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A recent study from Duke University was presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Washington. It evaluated approximately 400 men and women in their 70s who already had mild cognitive impairment.
A person with MCI has mild but measureable decline in their cognitive ability, memory and thinking, but are still independent in their daily life.
People who have MCI are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The participants are part of a larger trial to study the disease. These findings were the results after four to eight years of monitoring, using cognitive tests and imaging scans.
The results showed that even with “controlling for factors that influence memory and mental acuity, like age, education and genetic predisposition, the research team found that women’s scores slipped by an average of about two points a year, compared with one point for men,” according to the New York Times.
That means that the women declined twice as fast as the men.
The researchers could not conclude from this study that more women than men developed full levels of dementia. They would need to study many more numbers of people to be able to draw that type of an observation.
The question of why men and women seem to be differently affected by cognitive changes has vexed researchers for years.
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There are several potential, logical reasons women decline faster:
Historically, women's minds are less active during their life than men's. Men work more and even when not, are PROBLEM SOLVERS. while women tend to focus on relationships and avoid problem solving. Problem solving stimulates many areas of the brain and grows neuronal connections.
Women are more emotional , engage conflict readily, and probably suffer more negative hormone surges weekly than men, who generally avoid conflict.
men are more active than women. exercise is proven very beneficial for brain functioning.
these are the obvious causative factors in women's decline.
Misty Jacobs HERWriter (reply to Anonymous)
I would be interested in seeing peer-reviewed, evidence based studies that support your somewhat sexist claims.
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Numbers > Help and advice > Water company news – issue 1
Water company news – issue 1
By Energy Company Numbers on August 19, 2015 in Help and advice
Thames Water Manhole Mystery?
Thames Water, the Environment Agency and Herts County Council are searching records to establish ownership of a manhole, according to The Herts & Essex Reporter. Flooding closed Stortford’s Stansted Road leaving two vehicles stranded, it is not the first time that this road has been closed, due to heavy rain.
Thames water are hoping that a concealed cleaning pit will be the key to solving flooding in Stortford’s Stanstead Road… East Herts District and Herts County Councillor Colin Woodward and his Conservative colleague Cllr John Barfoot, put on the pressure to find answers.
Thames Water cleared 90m of pipe, removing tree roots and debris to try to resolve the flooding, after three years of the problems. Councillor Woodward has reported that representatives of Thame Water, BT and NRSWA inspector discovered that the manhole water was escaping from was “actually a cleaning pit for access to a culvert which originates at the rear of the houses in The Bourne and goes across the road towards Dolphin Way” According to Councillor Woodward, there are no records of the manhole being a cleaning pit, the assumption was that it was a utility manhole.
Thames Water, the Environment Agency and Herts County Council are searching records to “establish ownership of this asset as this appears to be unclear” For all you manhole detectives out there, a real mystery just waiting to be solved!
Yorkshire Water property development arm plans to build nine homes in Harrogate.
Save Harlow’s View campaign group is encouraging residents to lodge objections to Yorkshire Water’s planning application for nine houses after they submitted new plans, according to the Harrogate Advertiser.
Initial plans for thirteen homes were withdraw following a huge backlash with over two hundred people objecting to the plans. Mike Brockhurst, a well-known hiker who runs the Walking Englishman blog, said “we think that everyone in the area just thinks, “What is the point”, it is going to happen anyway”. Mike has a lot to say on this subject, you can read more on the Harrogate Advertiser’s website. To summarise, he states that “There is a real feeling among people who live in the Harlow Hill area that the west of Harrogate is being swallowed up by the town”.
Peter Garrett, who is the managing director of Keyland Developments, (the property arm of Yorkshire Water), said “The original application was withdrawn for technical planning issues which have now been resolved. We have been working closely with the Council on the revised scheme, which is significantly smaller than the original”. A David and Goliath story, watch this space…
River Thames in September
Ending on a happier note and for the second year running Totally Thames celebrations have a number of watersports and activities on dry land planned for west Londoners right on their doorstep.
Thames Tidefest 2015 is a new River Thames event to highlight the recreational importance of the Thames to Londoners. Thames Tidefest 2015 takes place at Strand on the green, Chiswich and at other locations along the Thames Tideway.
Tidefest is to be a partner of Totally Thames and to be supported by the Thames Tunnel Now Coalition, Thames Tideway Tunnel and Thames Water. Dates and events can be found on the Thames Tidefest 2015 website. Totally tongue-twisting.
Mike Salter the organiser of Tidefest, (Martin is from the Angling Trust) said “This is an event that keeps on growing and which aims to help reconnect Londoners with their river” He further states that: “This the Thames holds 120 different species of fish and is home to a tremendous array of birds and other wildlife, yet far too few people are aware of what an amazing resource we have on our doorsteps. Most of the events are either free or offered at a substantially reduced rate according to the Tidefest website.
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Energy market news – issue 3
My British Gas pay-as-you-go card is lost or stolen, what should I do?
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Halawa Electricity Rates
Commercial Electricity in Halawa
^ The average commercial electricity rate in Halawa, HI is 32.44¢/kWh.[1]
Residential Electricity in Halawa
^ The average residential electricity rate in Halawa, HI is 35.1¢/kWh.[1]
Industrial Electricity in Halawa
^ The average industrial electricity rate in Halawa, HI is 29.19¢/kWh.[1]
Halawa, HI Electricity Statistics
Commercial electricity rates in Halawa
The average commercial electricity rate in Halawa is 32.44¢/kWh.[1]
This average (commercial) electricity rate in Halawa is 7% less than the Hawaii average rate of 34.88¢/kWh.[2]
The average (commercial) electricity rate in Halawa is 221.51% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]
Residential electricity rates in Halawa
The average residential electricity rate in Halawa is 35.1¢/kWh.[1]
This average (residential) electricity rate in Halawa is 6% less than the Hawaii average rate of 37.34¢/kWh.[2]
The average (residential) electricity rate in Halawa is 195.45% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]
Industrial electricity rates in Halawa
The average industrial electricity rate in Halawa is 29.19¢/kWh.[1]
This average (industrial) electricity rate in Halawa is 5.29% less than the Hawaii average rate of 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
The average (industrial) electricity rate in Halawa is 337.63% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
Hawaii Electricity Rates & Consumption
Commercial electricity in Hawaii
Commercial electricity rates in HI [3]
The average commercial electricity rate in Hawaii is 34.88¢/kWh, which ranks 1st in the nation and is 245.69% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
Commercial electricity consumption in HI [3]
Commercial electricity consumption in Hawaii averages 4,489 kWh/month, which ranks 46th in the nation and is 28.04% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
Commercial electricity bills in HI [3]
The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Hawaii is $1,566, which ranks 2nd in the nation and is 148.97% greater than the national average of $629.
Learn more about commercial electricity in Hawaii
Residential electricity in Hawaii
Residential electricity rates in Hawaii [3]
The average residential electricity rate in Hawaii is 37.34¢/kWh, which ranks 1st in the nation and is 214.31% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
Residential electricity consumption in HI [3]
Residential electricity consumption in Hawaii averages 544 kWh/month, which ranks 50th in the nation and is 39.76% less than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
Residential electricity bills in HI [3]
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Hawaii is $203, which ranks 1st in the nation and is 89.72% greater than the national average of $107 per month.
Learn more about residential electricity in Hawaii
Industrial electricity in Hawaii
Industrial electricity rates in Hawaii [3]
The average industrial electricity rate in Hawaii is 30.82¢/kWh, which ranks 1st in the nation and is 362.07% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
Industrial electricity consumption in HI [3]
Industrial electricity consumption in Hawaii averages 432,210 kWh/month, which ranks 7th in the nation and is 285.36% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
Industrial electricity bills in HI [3]
The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Hawaii is $133,212, which ranks 2nd in the nation and is 1680.2% greater than the national average of $7,483.
Learn more about industrial electricity in Hawaii
Household Income in Halawa, HI
Halawa, HI Income Breakdown [4]
Income Summary for Halawa, HI
Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Hawaii is about $203/month, ranking 1st in the U.S. and 89.72% greater than the national average of $107.[5]
Income: Halawa vs. Nation [4]
Additional information about Halawa
About Halawa
Halawa is a city located in Honolulu County in the state of Hawaii, and has a population of approximately 14,014.[6]
More about Halawa utilities
For more information about Halawa electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.
Additional Cities in HI
East Honolulu
Hawaiian Paradise Park
Nanakuli
Local Electricity Rates in Halawa, HI
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Lana Del Rey Talks Fragrance, Poetry and New Music
How millennials are changing the fragrance game
Angelina Jolie on women’s day and doing good
4 fierce women repping your favourite beauty brands
Sep 21 2016 by Vanessa Craft, Victoria DiPlacido and Carli Whitwell
Categories : Fragrance
Caroline Dhavernas, Kate Moss, Adriana Lima and Gwyneth Paltrow on working hard and playing harder.
Caroline Dhavernas has a very polite family. Case in point: She is Lise Watier Cosmetic’s new brand ambassador and no one in her inner circle has hit her up for any makeup- or skincare-product freebies. “Not yet,” says the 38-year-old actress, laughing, over the phone from Toronto, where she’s filming the upcoming TV drama Mary Kills People.
This is Dhavernas’ first beauty contract, but you could say that it was years in the making. The Montreal native, who is best known for her role in TV’s Hannibal and the 2008 movie Passchendaele, recalls her mom and her aunt using products by the esteemed Québécois entrepreneur. “We’ve all looked at our moms putting on makeup and hoped that this moment would happen for us as soon as possible,” she says. “I remember playing [in my mom’s vanity] and then going out on the street. Bright-red lips when you’re five! It’s the beginning of discovering your femininity.”
Today, instead of those bright-red lips, Dhavernas leans toward even richer hues. Burgundy is her go-to for fall. “If I have a night out, I love strong colours,” she says, though she does admit to switching up her look fairly often. “Makeup is something you can play with; it can boost your self-confidence when you need it to.”
That philosophy certainly helped when she was filming the fall campaign for Lise Watier Cosmetics. Even though she has been acting since she was eight, Dhavernas was trepidatious about embracing her inner model. “As actors, we usually hide behind the camera because we’re trying to forget it’s there. With modelling, you have to pose and offer yourself to the camera – it’s very different.”
Hair, makeup and hip hop helped her unwind on-set. “The music is always a real inspiration,” she says. “It’s like when you’re on the dance floor: If the song is good, you’re going to want to have fun.” Mic drop.
Lise Watier Dramatique Weatherproof Mascara in Brun Noir ($27), at lisewatier.com.
“For me, scent is a day and a night thing. I’ll go a bit heavier at night. [My favourite note] is musk – that’s sexy for me.” –Kate Moss, the face of the first fragrance from Brit makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, Scent of a Dream. Tilbury, who used to custom mix essences and oils to wear while growing up in Ibiza, hand-picked notes of pepper, frankincense and violet for the heady chypre floral. Happily for Moss, the perfume also contains musk, which is layered with “pseudo-pheromones” that mimic the chemicals that attract us to one another. Prepare to amass an entourage.
Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream Eau de Parfum Spray ($85, for 30mL), at holtrenfrew.com.
In our Instagram-addled imaginations, the life of a supermodel is one giant party as she flies from photo shoot to photo shoot in champagne-sodden private jets. IRL, not so much, says supe Adriana Lima. “People think there’s 30 minutes of hair and makeup and you put on pretty clothes and take two pictures and you’re done,” says the Brazilian, who was discovered 20 years ago, at 15. “Being on-set is almost like [filming] a movie.”
Lima’s latest starring role is as the face of Marc Jacobs’ Divine Decadence, a floral follow-up to last year’s Decadence. (Lima also fronted that fragrance’s campaign at the bequest of bestie Jacobs.) The scent contains notes of hydrangea, honeysuckle, orange blossom and, fittingly, champagne. “It’s a little bit sparkly,” she says, adding that it connects with her personality. “I have a strong side, a feminine side and a playful side.”
Lima is more than just a pretty face. She is known for her work ethic and, with numerous fashion and modelling contracts, rarely out of the spotlight. “I want to last a very long time in this business,” she says. “My mantra is hard work, discipline, responsibility and a love for what I do.” That’s not to say life is without indulgence. “My dream decadence is a day at the spa with my girlfriends. I’d have a full-body massage, facial, hair treatment, manicure and pedicure, caviar and champagne.” Just as we’d imagined.
Marc Jacobs Divine Decandence Eau de Parfum Spray ($115 for 50 mL), at thebay.com.
You have your choice of so many projects to work on – why this one?
“I’ve been curious about the idea of wellness and what that means for a long time. Over the past decade, the more I researched the effects of environmental toxins on our health, the more I started to think. I remember I was bathing [my daughter] Apple with these beautiful French-perfumy gorgeous, sudsy things when I suddenly stopped and thought, ‘What’s in this?’ Working with Juice is a real opportunity, because I – much like millions of other women – care about what I put on my body, but there is really nothing for us in terms of efficacy, pigments and the luxury feel.”
How important is eating and living organically to you?
“I try to, but it occurred to me that when you embrace something and then get very rigid about it, it can undermine the whole thing. I try to go with organic as much as possible, like blueberries, lettuce and broccoli – anything [with a surface that is] pesticide absorbent. It’s expensive [to eat organic]. My hope is that more people can buy organic; the more that happens, it will have an effect on production and drive prices down. Everybody in every socio-economic area deserves to have non-toxic food! It’s criminal that the people who truly need it the most don’t have access to it.”
How comfortable are you about stating what you want?
“I’ve always been pretty true to myself, for better or worse; I’ve always stuck my neck out and done what I believe in. I’ve always tried to push culture, ask difficult questions and drop new concepts, and I accept that that’s just part of my role in life. I try to really embrace it, and, you know, I’m nothing if not authentic.”
Juice Beauty Last Looks Cream Blush in Orange Blossom ($30), at holtrenfrew.com.
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HTS017C - ChemiSCREEN™ Human C5aR Anaphylotoxin Receptor Calcium-Optimized Stable Cell Line
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C5a is a proinflammatory peptide generated through activation of the complement system, and is more potent than the other anaphylatoxins, C4a and C3a, in activating peripheral blood leukocytes (Gerard and Gerard, 1994). It can actively participate in the regulation of local cytokine network by stimulating production of proinflammatory cytokines (Buchner et al., 1995; Hsu et al., 1999). The proinflammatory effects of C5a are mediated through binding to a specific 7-TM chemoattractant receptor, C5aR (CD88). Binding of C5a to phagocyte C5aR induces chemotaxis, production of superoxide anions, and release of degradative enzymes. Pharmacologic or genetic disruption of C5a/C5aR interaction reduces sepsis (Riedemann et al., 2003), immune complex-induced lung disease (Shushakova et al., 2002), and Arthrogen-induced arthritis (Grant et al., 2002) in experimental models. The cloned human C5a receptor-expressing cell line is made in the Chem-1 host, which supports high levels of recombinant C5aR expression on the cell surface and contains high levels of the promiscuous G protein Gα15 to couple the receptor to the calcium signaling pathway. Thus, the cell line is an ideal tool for screening for antagonists of C5a/C5aR interactions.
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1. Buchner RR, et al. (1995) Expression of functional receptors for human C5a anaphylatoxin (CD88) on the human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line HepG2. Stimulation of acute-phase protein-specific mRNA and protein synthesis by human C5a anaphylatoxi
2. Gerard C, Gerard NP. (1994) C5A anaphylatoxin and its seven transmembrane-segment receptor. Annu.Rev.Immunol. 12: 775-808.
3. Grant, EP, et al. (2002) Essential role for the C5a receptor in regulating the effector phase of synovial infiltration and joint destruction in experimental arthritis. J. Exp. Med. 196: 1461-1471.
4. Hsu, M.H., et al. (1999) NF-kappaB activation is required for C5a-induced interleukin-8 gene expression in mononuclear cells. Blood 93: 3241-3249.
5. Riedemann, NC, et al. (2003) A key role of C5a/C5aR activation for the development of sepsis. J. Leukoc. Biol. 74: 966-970.
6. Shushakova, N, et al. (2002) C5a anaphylatoxin is a major regulator of activating versus inhibitory FcgammaRs in immune complex-induced lung disease. J. Clin. Invest. 110: 1823-30.
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EU states still at odds over refugee quota
The EU interior ministers again failed to reach an agreement on the distribution of refugees on Tuesday. And a new conflict is brewing over whether hundreds of refugees should be allowed to cross the border from Italy into France. Without solidarity there can be no solution to the refugee crisis, commentators write, and call on the EU states to set aside their nationalist eyeglasses.
No refugee policy without solidarity
Only if the EU states show solidarity with each other can the refugee crisis be resolved, argues the centre-left daily De Volkskrant: "Italy's neighbours, and France in particular, are closing their borders once more to fend off unwelcome guests. Degrading scenes like those in Ventimiglia or Calais are the result. And this is happening in the richest union of states in the world. It is unacceptable. … The EU is a ship carrying Europeans who share a common destiny, according to its founders. But the stronger the storms that race towards the EU, the greater the tendency of certain sailors becomes to launch their own lifeboat and seek to escape. Because who knows: perhaps the others will be swallowed up by the waves before we are. This view is short-sighted and won't solve the problems. Europe must act as one or Europe won't be anything any more."
Arnout Brouwers
Le Soir (BE) / 16 June 2015
Time to overcome national egoism
The EU member states must finally overcome their national egoism, the liberal daily Le Soir urges in view of the debate about refugee quotas: "One characteristic unites this coalition of malcontents: petty national egoism. And the fear of explaining to the public that accepting a few extra refugees in a crisis situation counts among the most basic acts of solidarity for the worst hit countries. Everyone knows that questions of migration and integration are among the most difficult to bring in line with public opinion. But the states do themselves the worst service when they obstinately insist on seeing these problems through their own national glasses. It's precisely because this challenge is too much for individual member states that joint action is necessary."
Jurek Kuczkiewicz
La Repubblica (IT) / 17 June 2015
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Europe selling weapons and its soul
Only weapons and not people are being allowed to cross borders now, writes the centre-left daily La Repubblica, incensed: "Europe is fomenting crises and conflicts in the refugees' countries of origin by selling weapons to their governments. … Governments that it classifies as legitimate despite knowing better simply because this suits its own interests. Europe soothes its conscience with the following mantra: if we didn't supply the weapons then other states would. … It is selling its soul because of a few ten thousands of refugees who are asking Europe for help. A federal, stable union that was prepared to take joint political decisions could fulfil with dignity the obligations that its founding principles entail. In moments like these, with more Europe we could save the values that form the basis of our identity."
Bernardo Valli
The Guardian (GB) / 16 June 2015
Eurosceptics put pressure on London
The fact that the British Home Secretary Theresa May also rejects the refugee quotas shows once again the extent to which the British government allows itself to be intimidated by Eurosceptics, the centre-left daily The Guardian comments: "Mrs May always has more than one eye on politics back home. That is because any EU success in getting the UK to accept a quota would become a sovereignty issue that would infuriate anti-Europeans in parliament and the press, and threaten the government's EU renegotiation strategy. ... Its root cause is the modern Tory party's refusal to see any point in the EU beyond the single market, which also manifests itself in the indifference towards a Greek crisis which in reality is a far more pressing issue than the UK's endless grievances."
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Saturday Day Ticket - 2019 Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas
by Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas Ltd
Sat, 8 June 2019, 10:00 – 22:00 IST
Sat, 8 June 2019
10:00 – 22:00 IST
Borris House
Tickets holders for the Saturday will have access to approximately 28 talks or events across 6 stages - covering debates, discussions, performances, lectures, interviews and readings.
Speakers on Satruday are announce on the website, and include Tim Smit, Simon Schama, Anthony Horowitz, Fiona Shaw, Michael Morpurgo, Phillipe Perry, Julian Barnes, Christina Lamb, Panti Bliss, Lara Marlowe, Misha Glenny, Philippe Sands, Carl Bernstein, Ed Vulliamy, Fintan O'Toole, Ben Anderson, Lindsay Hilsum, Sarah Perry, Kit de Waal, William Dalrymple, John Kelly, Lemn Sissay, Dolly Alderton, David Kitt, Edie Campbell, Misha Glenny, Scarlett Curtis, Sonali Deraniyagala, Sinead Burke, Alex Clarke, Giles Duley, Emily Pine, Sinead Gleeson, Hisham Mitar, Fintan O'Toole, Roisin Ingle, Shane O'Mara, Lucy Siegel, Mark O'Connell, Lindsay Hilsum, Joe O'Connor, Olivia O'Leary, Mikel Murfi, Kirsty Lang, Melatu Uche Okorie, Limoncello, Niall MacMonagle, Clare Morpurgo, David Cole, Linda Buckley, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Loah, Paul Muldoon, Barry Murphy, James Shapiro and more...
Please note that we cannot guarantee a seat in every single talk, although our hope is that there will be - but some talks capture the imagination more than others. But be assured there will always be a seat in other simultaneously run talks!
See www.festivalofwritingandideas.com
Saturday Day Ticket - 2019 Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas at Borris House
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COMPACT MPV WITH STYLE
By Jonathan Crouch
With the Tourneo Courier, Ford has reverted to van-based underpinnings for its smallest MPV. Jonathan Crouch drives it.
Sometimes, something simpler is more sensible. Take the turn of the century trend to create small People Carriers with bespoke car-like design. All you actually need as a starting point for such a vehicle is a small van. And if you agree and happen to be looking for a very compact MPV, you might be interested in this one, the Ford Tourneo Courier.
Back in 2014, Ford launched its smallest-ever van, the Transit Courier. It was a design able to provide a perfect base for the creation of a supermini-sized People Carrier, but that option wasn't initially taken up because the Blue Oval brand already had one of those in its range, the Fiesta-based B-MAX. That car, launched in 2012 and notable for a clever design that completely dispensed with a central B-pillar, was ultimately a casualty of the market's fashion-led switch away from MPVs to SUVs and was quietly deleted in 2018.
Rather than replace it with something else styled from scratch, thoughts at Ford's design department turned back to the Transit Courier and its suitability as a base for a little People Carrier. Which is why we've got this car, the Tourneo Courier, launched in mid-2018 as part of a rejuvenated range of van-based Ford Tourneo People Movers. Despite the LCV underpinnings, there's no lack of sophistication here. Especially under the bonnet where family buyers choose between Ford's latest 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel or a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine enhanced with cylinder deactivation.
It's always quite refreshing to drive a car whose only purpose in life is to get from A to B as affordably as possible. So there are no pretensions here - no dynamic expectations that might be disappointed. Tourneo Courier buyers choose either a 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel unit or the 1.0-litre three cylinder EcoBoost powerplant I tried. Both engines put out 100PS and must be mated to a freshly-designed 6-speed manual gearbox. The EcoBoost variant I tested will be the choice of most, who'll approve of the fact that this unit's efficiency has been enhanced by the additional of cylinder deactivation.
Ride quality over broken surfaces isn't as smooth as I'd like, but things settle down at highway speeds. At that point, the petrol engine's buzzy thrum subsides a little too, though you do still get quite a lot of wind and road noise from the boxy shape and the high profile tyres. As you'd expect from a car with such an expansive glass area, this MPV is simplicity itself to manoeuvre. The boxy shape makes it easy to see where the corners of the car are, the wide door mirrors are a commercial carry-over you'll be glad of and the expansive windscreen gives you a far wider field of vision than you'd get in a supermini.
This Tourneo Courier delivers honest van-derived design with refreshingly frank simplicity. The main visual change in recent times has been this revised front grille. Otherwise, the main thing of note here is just how much cabin space Ford has been able to fit into a car with a supermini-sized roadway footprint.
This may be Ford's smallest MPV but you wouldn't think that from a seat inside. The perception of airiness is helped by the vast amount of headroom - and by superb all-round vision with an expansive windscreen that stretches high above your field of vision. Everything falls to hand easily and the centre stack now looks much more up to date than it did when the Courier was first launched, with the option of the brand's latest 'SYNC 3' infotainment technology. In the rear, accessed via sliding doors, you'd be tempted to say that there's just as much room as you'd get in the far pricier Tourneo Connect model. That airy roof height certainly makes it feel like that.
The buying proposition here is pretty straightforward: one body shape, a single 'Zetec' level of trim and a single transmission choice, a 6-speed manual gearbox. It comes mated to a choice of engines though; either the 100PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol unit I tried, which from launch was priced from just under £15,000. Or a 100PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel, which at the time of this model's introduction was priced from just over £16,000.
Let's give you some Ford range perspective on that. The next model up in the brand's Tourneo People Mover range is the mid-sized Tourneo Connect, which comes only with diesel power. With the same 1.5-litre 100PS EcoBlue unit, an equivalent five-seat version of the 'Connect' would cost you nearly £6,000 more than this Courier model - which quite frankly, we think many family buyers would struggle to justify.
One of the things that's completely changed with this design since its original launch as a van is its running cost efficiency. That's down to the installation of a pair of fresh powertrains that both now conform to the latest Euro 6.2 emissions standard. And the provision of a 6-speed manual gearbox in place of the previous 5-speeder. A little annoyingly, you have to pay a touch more to maximise the benefits of all of this engineering effort because the brand has elected to make its engine Auto Start-Stop system an extra cost feature (it's £180 more) - which seems a bit mean. Try and negotiate it in with the price you agree with your dealer.
Anyway, let's get to the figures, which for fuel economy have been measured according to the latest stricter 'WLTP' ('World harmonised Light vehicle Test Procedure') ratings cycle. The emissions stats we're going to quote here have been converted back to the older 'New European Driving Cycle' 'NEDC2' spec, since that's what a lot of rival models are still using. The 1.0 EcoBoost petrol unit I tried manages up to 43.5mpg on the combined cycle and 122g/km of CO2, or 41.5mpg and 131g/km of CO2 if you do without Start-Stop. What about the diesel? Well, for the 1.5 EcoBlue unit, you're looking at up to 52.3mpg on the combined cycle and 112g/km of CO2. Or up to 51.4mpg and 117g/km if you do without Start-Stop.
Ultimately though, what matters here is space and sensibility, both these things being predictably strong Tourneo Courier selling points. IAnd it obviously makes more sense than that conventional family hatchback you might have been looking at. But of course it's not as sophisticated or as stylish. Does that really matter? If you think not and you're one of the relatively few family buyers still looking for a compact MPV, then one of these ought to make your short list.
CAR: Ford Tourneo Courier
PRICES: £14,820-£16,130 - on the road
INSURANCE GROUPS: 8-11
CO2 EMISSIONS: [1.0T with Start-Stop - WLTP] 122g/km [NEDC]
PERFORMANCE: [1.0T] 0-62mph 14.1s / Max Speed 107mph
FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.0T with Start-Stop - WLTP] (combined) 43.5mpg
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front, side and curtain airbags / ABS / ESP
WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height mm 4157/1764/1741mm
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About the Flight Attendant Health Study
About Your Health
November 6, 2018 /by anthonywbrown
Measuring and identifying large-study metrics for circadian rhythm disruption in female flight attendants
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Flight Attendant Lung Study
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We are a consortium of researchers from Dartmouth College, Harvard University School of Public Health, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute who are dedicated to improving our understanding of flight attendant health. Our goal is to align resources to bring you information about health, current research, and the opportunity to participate in ongoing studies. Through our collaboration, we hope to provide retired, current, and future flight attendants a gateway to understand occupationally related health conditions.
Flight Attendant Health Study collaborators meet at the FAMRI Scientific Symposium in Miami, FL. Left to right: Eileen McNeely and Sara Gale from the Harvard School of Public Health, Peter Payne and Mardi Crane-Godreau from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, and Anthony Brown from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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CNC micro-drilling machine
FANUC CNC offers efficiency and easy programming
FANUC > Customer cases > Mollart
To integrate a CNC into Mollart’s new MicroDrill range that maximises the VDMF vertical micro-drilling machines’ full potential.
To partner with FANUC and control the micro-drilling machine using a FANUC 35i-B CNC. Primarily suited to milling and drilling lines, the 35i-B offers more capability than a PLC-based motion system, and benefits from a 100-Mbit Ethernet connection to facilitate high-speed part program transfers, data collection and remote trouble-shooting.
Thanks to the FANUC CNC, the MicroDrill is a best-in-class precision micro-drilling machine that is easy to programme, highly productive and can be easily retrofitted with robotic automation.
FANUC product used: 35i-B CNC
Ideally suited to milling and drilling applications, the FANUC 35i-B provides more capability than a PLC-based motion system and supports a wide range of industry standard protocols including Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet and DeviceNet. Like all FANUC CNCs, the FANUC 35i-B is designed to be easy to programme and can be configured to provide universal control across both a machine and any peripheral technology.
Mollart unveils FANUC as exclusive CNC partner for the next generation MicroDrill range
Deep hole drilling specialists Mollart has unveiled FANUC as its exclusive CNC partner for its next generation MicroDrill range of VDMF vertical micro drilling machines.
The Mollart VDMF MicroDrill is used for highly precise small hole drilling applications ranging from Ø0.5mm – 6mm, and is available in 2 or 4-spindle variants depending on customer drilling requirements.
Improved accuracy and cycle times
First unveiled to European customers at EMO 2017, the new MicroDrill offers a 25 per cent cycle time improvement compared to its predecessor, and now boasts a new W-axis alongside a two-axis coordinate table for the drilling of prismatic parts or, alternatively, on-board loading options.
Greater drilling accuracy can be achieved thanks to an optional tailstock for component counter rotation of on-centre drilled components, while the MicroDrill – which has a compact footprint of just 2m x 2m – can also be configured to include a number of loading systems offering chip to chip times as low as five seconds.
The FANUC 35i-B CNC
One of the stand-out features of the latest version of the MicroDrill, is the integration of FANUC 35i-B CNC to control the machine. Primarily suited to milling and drilling lines, the 35i-B offers more capability than a PLC-based motion system, and benefits from a 100-Mbit Ethernet connection to facilitate high-speed part program transfers, data collection and remote trouble-shooting.
The CNC can also reduce cycle times thanks to five simultaneously-executing independent PMC ladders, which also eliminate the need for external PLCs; while the graphical user interface can facilitate faster programming times and quick access to real-time machining data.
Reaching its full potential
Ian Petitt, Managing Director at Mollart Engineering, said: “When we first acquired the VDM it was clear that the machine had tremendous qualities, but needed significant upgrades to the drives and CNC in order for it to reach its full potential in the marketplace.”
He continued: “We’ve worked with FANUC for more than 25 years and they were the natural partners to help us develop the machine. We believe that, together, we have now developed a best-in-class precision micro-drilling machine that is easy to programme, highly productive and can be easily retrofitted with robotic automation. Most importantly, the VDMF has a highly competitive price point for a machine of this quality.”
Efficiency meets easy programming
Tom Bouchier, Managing Director at FANUC UK, added: “Our partnership with Mollart is well-established and we were delighted to be invited to partner with the company on the upgrading of its micro-drilling machine. The inclusion of FANUC CNC in particular has made the VDMF much more efficient and easy to programme, compared to its predecessor. FANUC CNC is the most popular CNC in the world, which means that programmers will feel comfortable with the programming language and its capabilities – all of which help to deliver a more efficient production environment.”
Universal control
The move to FANUC CNC on the VDMF Drilling machine is the latest step in a close working relationship between Mollart and FANUC. It follows the creation of fully-bespoke Factory Automation system for a Taiwanese Mollart customer.
Ian continued: “The beauty of the FANUC CNC is that it can be configured to provide universal control across both a machine and any peripheral technology, such as process measuring equipment, rather than using PLCs which are of course bespoke to each application.
“Ultimately, Mollart prides itself on delivering precision drilling solutions that can be tailored to a customer’s exact application requirements. Our relationship with FANUC ensures that we can extend the same level of control that we offer on our drilling machines, to the entire customer system – be it automated loading and unloading, or testing and measurement – from one central point of contact. This is why FANUC are our preferred CNC supplier, and we are very much looking forward to progressing our close working relationship with the company over the coming years.”
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Latvijas Finieris – Assessment of 2015 Results
10. июнь, 2016
In 2015 Latvijas Finieris Group reached a turnover of 196.5 million euros. Although the increase is only 1% against the previous year, it was secured by selling higher value products, which in turn is the result of investments made in previous years. Export turnover managed to grow faster - by around 3%, exceeding 155 million euros.
Uldis Bikis, Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Latvijas Finieris: "One of the conditions for sustainable operations is competitive salary. Already in 2011 Latvijas Finieris defined in the Personnel Policy the need for a substantial increase in wages annually by an average of 6-9% until 2020. Compensation, as seen from the perspective of an employee, takes into account the purchasing power index when comparing to the salary in the Northern region (Sweden, Finland). For the company itself, rise in salary means a simultaneous growth in productivity, including implementation of an ambitious investment program over several years.”
During three years Latvijas Finieris manufacturing companies in the Baltic countries have raised pay levels by 5% per year on average, which is roughly the same as the average salary rise in Latvia as a country. An essential element of sustainable operations is also the Group's overall tax contribution to the state and municipality budget – it is increasing year by year and in 2015 reached a level of 17.4 million euros (16.3 million euros in 2014). The company's input to shape the National economy has also been appreciated by public authorities – at the beginning of 2016, the Ministry of Finance awarded an Acknowledgement to Latvijas Finieris "For significant contribution to the growth of Latvian economy."
In 2015 Latvijas Finieris Group invested 42.3 million euros in development and is planning to invest even more in the coming years to implement the already mentioned multi-annual program for development – rapid growth in products and automation, regional development in the Baltic Sea Region.
At the end of last year the company started to build a new impregnation plant, which will produce modern and environmentally friendly products. Harmful substances utilization unit is equipped with a heat exchanger, which does not allow heat to escape into the atmosphere, but returns it back to the manufacturing process – used for paper drying. Investing 10 million euros, the production capacity is doubled. The process will be managed by 11 employees working in three shifts.
It should be noted that the above plant is distinguished by its innovative engineering solutions – more than three thousand square meters of space are supported by wooden load-bearing structures. Frame structures are also based on wood and the roof is built from laminated wood panels, which significantly speeds up the construction process. In order to achieve the highest quality of products, the new impregnation plant is an important complement to the overall manufacturing cycle.
Ensuring competitiveness in the global market, Latvijas Finieris is increasingly proving itself as a manufacturer in the Baltic Sea Region – in addition to investments in Latvia, one of the priorities is the construction of new plywood factory in Kohila, Estonia. In 2015, not only significant investments have been made in fixed assets, but also serious work has been done to create a skilled and motivated management team for the new factory. Additional staff has been attracted and trained, so that the new team can fully start work in 2016. There will be 230 employees in the factory. Total investments since 2011 up to the implementation of this project will reach 80 million euros.
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Become a Penny Stock Millionaire: 3 Stocks Under $5 Hitting New 52-Week Lows
Brian Pacampara, CFA | June 20, 2019 | More on: GTE KAT NDM
Hey there, Fools. I’m back to highlight three stocks under $5 hitting new 52-week lows. While low-priced stocks carry numerous risks, they can be a source of ideas when looking for: small, obscure, and ignored companies; dirt-cheap bargains; or intriguing turnaround situations.
If you have ambitious dreams of turning an average $27K TFSA into a million bucks in 20 years, you’ll need an annual return of at least 20% to do it. Although low-priced stocks are on the volatile side, the upside return potential might be worth the risk.
This week, we’ll take a look at a trio of penny stock resource plays that have been particularly bruised.
Grand opportunity
Leading off our list is energy producer Gran Tierra Energy (TSX:GTE), which is down 46% over the past year and trading near its 52-week lows of $2.25 per share at writing.
The stock was walloped yesterday after management reported minor production problems. Specifically, Gran Tierra shut-in two oil producers and took two others offline at its key Acordionero project due to electrical problems.
On the bullish side, management categorized the challenges as “temporary operational issues,” suggesting that Mr. Market is overreacting.
“We believe the current production decrease is a deferral, not a loss of reserves, and that we are taking the necessary steps to get production back on track,” said President and CEO Gary Guidry.
Gran Tierra shares are down 25% in 2019.
Dynastic wealth
Next up we have copper and gold explorer Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX:NDM), which is down 8% over the past year and trading near its 52-week lows of $0.60 per share at writing.
Northern Dynasty’s future relies on its principal gold and copper Pebble Project in southwest Alaska. The stock has been weighed down heavily by environmental and permitting concerns surrounding Pebble, but for investors with some patience and high risk tolerance, now might be an opportune time to jump in.
According to Northern, the current resource estimate for Pebble includes 57 billion pounds of copper, 71 million ounces of gold, 3.4 billion pounds of molybdenum, and 345 million ounces of silver.
Northern shares are down 31% over just the past three months.
Mining matters
Rounding out our list is copper miner Katanga Mining (TSX:KAT), whose shares are down a whopping 71% over the past year and trading near their 52-week lows of $0.30 at writing.
Katanga has been walloped on mounting losses, disappointing production, and fears over its hefty debt load. But while the stock certainly isn’t suited for conservative Fools, aggressive investors might want to take notice.
In Q1, revenue jumped 142% to $355 million as copper production and sales increased significantly. Of course, mining and processing costs also spiked during the quarter, leading to a net loss of $0.09 per share.
Katanga shares are down 36% so far in 2019 and sport a beta of 1.5.
There you have it, Fools: three contrarian stocks under $5 worth checking out.
As always, don’t view them as formal recommendations. Instead, view them as a starting point for more research. Low-priced stocks are particularly fickle beasts, so plenty of homework is still required.
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Free investor brief: Our 3 top SELL recommendations for 2019
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Fool contributor Brian Pacampara owns no position in any of the companies mentioned.
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Foes of Enbridge Line 3 pipeline file appeals in Minnesota
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Published December 19, 2018 EnergyAssociated Press
FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018 file photo, Nancy Beaulieu, a member of the Leech Lake Tribe, attends a Public Utilities Commission meeting in St. Paul, to oppose Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline. Opponents of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota have filed appeals to challenge the state Public Utilities Commission's approval of the project. Environmental and tribal groups filed initial notices Wednesday with the Minnesota Court of Appeals against the commission's decision to grant a certificate of need for the project. Canada-based Enbridge says it believes the courts will reaffirm the project's approval. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP, File)
Opponents of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota filed appeals Wednesday to challenge the state Public Utilities Commission's approval of the project.
Environmental and tribal groups filed their initial notices with the Minnesota Court of Appeals against the commission's decision to grant a certificate of need for the pipeline. The state Department of Commerce, which opposed the project during the regulatory process, has not said if it will appeal.
The appellants will also include the Youth Climate Intervenors, a group of 13 people ages 25 and under that was granted official "intervenor" status in the commission's proceedings . They plan to file their appeal before Friday's deadline.
"We're appealing because the Public Utilities Commission blatantly ignored climate science in making their decision," said Akilah Sanders-Reed, 24. "The decision they made had little or no justification as to why they overlooked the expert opinions of many of the intervening parties and the Minnesota Department of Commerce in particular, and the (administrative law) judge who reviewed the record, all of whom said Enbridge's project shouldn't be permitted."
The teenagers and 20-somethings in the Youth Climate Intervenors got the opportunity to testify and to cross-examine Enbridge's witnesses before the PUC. They're being represented in the appeal by student-lawyers with the University of Minnesota Law School's Energy and Environment Legal Clinic.
Wednesday's filings included a joint appeal by the Red Lake and White Earth bands of Ojibwe, Honor the Earth and the Sierra Club; and one by Friends of the Headwaters.
Calgary, Alberta-based Enbridge said the project has already undergone exhaustive scrutiny.
"Enbridge believes the courts will reaffirm the MPUC's process and decisions, which were made in accordance with the law based on full and complete evidence developed and presented over years of open and transparent regulatory and environmental review processes," the company said in a statement.
Line 3, which was built in the 1960s, crosses northern Minnesota and a corner of North Dakota on its way from Alberta to Enbridge's terminal in Superior, Wisconsin. Enbridge says it's increasingly subject to corrosion and cracking and can carry only about half its original capacity.
The opponents argue that the heavy Canadian tar sands oil the replacement will carry will accelerate climate change. They also say it risks oil spills in the Mississippi River headwaters region, including waters where the Ojibwe harvest wild rice.
Enbridge has begun construction preparations in Minnesota. The company told investors last week that the short segments in Wisconsin and North Dakota are already in operation. Enbridge expects to complete the work in Canada by July 1 and put the full replacement pipeline into service in late 2019.
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Hey, everyone, Rachel here, and today I'll be reviewing Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca by Guerlain. The Aqua Allegoria line is a staple of Guerlain's floral fragrances, and Nerolia Bianca is characterized as being a particularly citrusy, white floral scent. Nerolia Bianca is made up of notes of neroli, bitter orange, mandarin, petitgrain, and orange blossom and comes recommended for wear during the day over the course of spring and summer seasons. That's all for now. Don't forget to follow FragranceX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and take a moment to subscribe to us on YouTube.
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Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca Perfume by Guerlain, A relatively new scent from legendary perfumery Guerlain, Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca does its best to emulate the aroma of an orange grove in bloom. It opens with a fresh breath of summer citrus, underscored by top notes of bitter orange and neroli. Middle notes of orange carry the citrus theme through to the base notes. There we find orange blossom and petit grain, which gives the fragrance roots and an earthy foundation.
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North Freedom
A New Student at Master Lee's
By Heridfel, January 12, 2008 in Hanover
Heridfel
Kevin is sweating like a pig for the first time this winter. His sensei is a green belt, helping to teach some of the introductory classes. Kevin looks down at his white belt and frowns. He's used to hard work, but this is worse than football practice. Apparently, he never knew how to throw a punch properly... or kick... or stand. The only thing that's kept him from quitting after the first couple classes is remembering how he felt against that assassin, and the woman in the mecha. Maybe she was too much, but the other guy was just a man, like him.
Class ends, and Kevin remains on the dojang floor a while longer. He wants to stretch before he heads back outside into the cold weather. He's sitting down, reaching towards his toes when he notices someone walking towards him. He looks up, starting at the man's feet and heading up. When he gets to the waist and sees the black belt, he hurriedly gets to his feet and bows. He briefly met Master Lee when he signed up at the school, and even if he doesn't like his instructor, Master Lee is the sort of man who commands respect just by his presense.
Master Lee smiles and says, "As you were. I just came to talk to you for a little bit. I can tell that you are feeling discouraged. John can be a little hard on beginners, especially when they are already fairly skilled. He forgets that you aren't already a higher rank, and corrects the little things that most white belts aren't yet ready to worry about."
Kevin's face reddens a little. He hadn't had thought that his feelings were so obvious. He looks chastened now. "Thank you, Master Lee. I'm glad that I'm not as bad off as I thought I was. I just... well, I started here because I got into a few fights. I didn't start 'em, but the ones who did got me pretty good. I just don't want that to happen again."
Master Lee nods, "You seemed driven by something. Sometime, I wish to hear about these fights. Come with me. There is someone I would like you to meet."
Kevin nods in reply and follows Master Lee to another room within the dojang, where a man is practicing his forms. His skill is evident, and Kevin doesn't need to look at his waist to see that he is a black belt.
Shadowboxer
Martial arts schools go by many different names. Liam trained in a dojang, a kwoon and a dojo during his adolescence, just to name a few. Every teacher in every school pushed him to the slippery precipice of human endurance; his fists were always raw and red, and his feet were constantly burning and blistered. But regardless if he was practicing katas on a fishing boat in Okinawa or snapping fingers in half within a Shaolin monastary perched on a mountaintop, they all had one name for Liam.
Sanctuary.
A refuge from the blaring noise and choking smog that permeates cities. Today is no different. Still shaken from meeting a mechanical enforcer during a drug raid, Liam decided to call in sick to work and spend the chilly day training in Master Lee's school.
Liam stands before a muk yan jong, wearing gray sweatpants rolled up to his knees and a well-worn t-shirt with a faded Freedom City Comets logo on the front. Hip-hop pounds out of a radio sitting on the floor. Sweet-smelling incense fills his nostrils.
He shudders to think what would have happened if that enforcer's fist actually connected.
He inhales deeply. Lifting his hands, he draws closer to the dummy with a smooth single stride and pummels one slat with a forceful open palm strike. He hits another. Then another. His knee slams into a lower slat. Each strike pounds into the dummy in rapid succession, punishing his wooden opponent like a jackhammer cracking open pavement. His mind empties into wide grassy field with wildflowers bending under a gentle breeze. Liam's feet and fists move at an inhuman blur. Then, he hears footsteps to his right. Without looking to see who it is, he stops aburptly and rubs his eyes, then steps over to the radio and turns it off. When he turns to face the newcomers, he sees his old sifu standing beside a young man.
"Master Lee," he says as he bows, "I thought someone wanted to take a turn at the dummy. Can I help ya?"
The ancient sifu raises a single finger. "Like an angry snake, you attack without regard," he says with his airy yet confident voice. "You must be mindful of this."
Liam lowers his eyes. "Just workin' some stuff out."
"Indeed." Master Lee looks to Kevin. "The drive to perfection does not mean we become slaves to our qi. Qi is to be channeled, not obeyed." He places his hand on Kevin's shoulder. "Kevin, this is Liam. He is an . . . old student of mine."
Liam offers his hand. "Hey, kid. Nice ta meet ya."
Kevin holds out his hand and gives Liam a firm shake. He isn't trying to crush the hand - even if he were that sort of guy, it's clear that Liam isn't a guy to mess around with. He says, "I'm Kevin. I, uh..." he chuckles. "You're really good. I'm still working on standing right, and you're working on your chi."
He pronounces the word a little like the Greek letter, but he's trying to get it right. His Texas accent grows a little thicker as he continues, "But hey, I've got to start somewhere. A journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step, and all that. I guess you brought me here to see what my goal should be, Master Lee? To be as good as Liam?"
Master Lee shakes his head slightly, "Liam is one of my best students, but your goal should not be to be as good as he is. You should be as good as you can be, be it more or less than any other. There will be many who are stronger than you, faster than you, and wiser than you. You can defeat them if their qi is disordered while yours remain focused." His words seem to be directed to Liam as much as they are to Kevin, though Kevin doesn't seem to notice it.
Liam appreciates the balanced strength in Kevin's handshake. He lifts a single eyebrow and smirks, following suit by not applying too much pressure.
"Good? Nah. I've jus' been doin' this fer a long time," he says with a hint of apprehension. "After some practice ya'll be wearin' a black belt in no time." He pulls up the bottom of his t-shirt and leans over to wipe the sweat off his forehead.
Liam listens to Master Lee as he counsels Kevin, keeping his eyes away from the old sifu's penetrating gaze. Liam immediately senses that Lee's words also relate to him. He's heard this before and he's said it to himself many times, but it's a lesson he feels he continues to fail.
"He's right," he adds as he straightens up. "Ya always think ya'll do fine as long as ya stick ta yer trainin'. But in the end it comes down to spirit. Ya havta want it more than the other guy." Liam can't pinpoint the exact reason why so many words are spilling out of him at once, and he doesn't care at all. "So there's yer first step, Kevin. Ya havta find yer fight, or yer qi or yer mojo or whatever. Then ya gotta put 'er to good use." Liam steps over to his duffel bag lying on the floor near the radio. He retrieves a water bottle from the bag and takes a sip.
"So, what can I do ya for?" he asks Master Lee, "private tutorin' or somethin'?"
"Something of that nature. I think there is more to Kevin than meets the eye, isn't there, Kevin?" Master Lee asks. Kevin's body language answers the question before his mouth can even start to deny it. He tenses up as he looks at Master Lee closely, his mouth starting to protest. For his part, Master Lee looks to Liam.
"No man is an island. It is still true. Now, I believe that I have a guest soon to arrive. I must prepare myself for him. The two of you, talk. Spar if you lack the words," he says as he shoos them with his hands. He walks out of the room, leaving the two men alone.
"So..." Kevin says. "Yeah... he always like that? Mysterious talking all the time?" To his credit, he doesn't try to claim that there's something special about him. Master Lee seemed to see right through him, and an experience like that is unnerving to the hardiest of men.
Liam silently notes Kevin's reaction to Master Lee. The venerable sifu has a way of disarming even the hardest heart, but that isn't Master Lee's intention here. "More than meets the eye?" he thinks, either he's an Autobot or the Old Man thinks the kid has potential. A burst of excitement courses through him, is it possible that Lee has discerned his secret project? He buries his exuberance and smiles politely at Master Lee, regarding the sifu's look with another raised eyebrow.
Liam bows deeply as Master Lee exits the room. "Very well, sifu," he replies.
"So..." Kevin says. "Yeah... he always like that? Mysterious talking all the time?"
"Yeah," he answers with a short laugh, "you can say that. He's worse than a crossword puzzle. Ya get used ta it." Liam takes another sip of water. "How long have ya been trainin' for, Kevin?"
Sen perched on the roof a building across the street from Master Lee’s Dojo, watching the school, as the noises of the city bustled around him. It wasn’t that he was afraid of an ambush, he just wasn’t sure this was the place. There are few men outside of the Ryoushikage his father spoke of with respect and even fewer, in the entire world he called friend. Sen’s father spoke very rarely about his past acquaintances, but when he mentioned Master Lee his voice took on an entirely different tone. The icy calm, melted and he even smiled, he would begin a story “about a time…†but he never finished. As a child Sen had begun to see this Master Lee as a mythical figure, a great warrior the equal of his father. Yet the building that sat across from him was anything but Legendary. It was, in fact, quite ordinary. The Legend began to crumble.
“Alright enough of this,†he said to himself. Time was wasting. With an inhuman grace the Sen somersaulted off of the roof and landed on the street below without even letting out his breath. Some people paused and began staring; many more simply glanced and kept walking. For some reason this surprised Sen the most. This was Freedom City after all. As he began to cross the street he felt something vibrate within his coat. Unconsciously his hand drifted towards his sword. The hilt was warm. Something was causing the blade to stir.
As Sen crossed the street he opened the door to the building. Inside it was laid out in a style similar to many western dojos. Sen turned towards the nearest student, a green belt. In slightly accented English he said. “I am Kiyoshi Sen. I am here to speak with Master Lee.â€Â
"Here? Since a little after New Year's. I've been training for football since... wow, about 10 years now. Hadn't thought of it like that," Kevin says. "How about you? You look like you've been doing this for years. Professionally, maybe, if you're a private tutor. Look, I'm a college kid, and I can't afford much more than what I'm already paying..."
The student looked over Sen, and her eyes were drawn to Sen's mid-section. She stands up a little straighter and looks Sen straight in the eyes.
"You aren't allowed to bring weapons in here," she says. Her voice doesn't waver, though she looks like she knows that she's outclassed by Sen. Fortunately, the tense situation is defused by Master Lee, who seems to appear from the other room just as it looks like it might come to blows.
"Stand down," he says as he looks first to the woman, then to Sen. "She is right that you challenge me, to bring your blade in here without declaring yourself first. But I can sense the blade you wield, and I know that you cannot leave it behind. One of the things I have learned in my years is to accept unintentioned insults."
"Amber, please make certain that the students leave," he says to the woman. Amber visibly bites her tongue before nodding and heading to the other rooms to make sure that no one else is there. Once she is gone from sight, Master Lee looks at Sen.
"You are your father's son. Tell me, what has befallen him? I know that he would not allow you to wield the Demon's Blade if he were well."
Sen's eyes flicker briefly over Miter Lee. Physically he didn't appear to be much, yet there was something Sen couldn't quite place his finger on. The man seemed to fill the room with a calming presense, and an unstated threat that made the demon slayer nervous. Had he angered him?
Sen bowed deeply from the waist. "I apologize for the inuslt Lee-Sama," he said. As he spoke he kept his head down, in the manner he was told to address his elders. "It is not my will, to bring this weapon here." When Master Lee asked his question Sen felt the bitter taste of frustraition.
"I had hoped you could tell me Lee-Sama," Sen finished with a sigh. "Four months ago, father left the clan to undertake a mission in this country. We have not heard of him since. He has never been gone this long without contacting us," Sen said. The longest his father had gone had been two months. "It was decided to send someone to look for him-".
"The Elders of of the Ryoushikage were wise men when last I met them," Master Lee interrupted. "Not the type of men to allow someone so young to leave with that sword, no matter how skilled he was." Sen was silent a minute.
"Yes this was not their will either." No. Their will ahd been to sit around arguing for days about who to send, some had said to send no one at all. It galled Sen to think that they would so casually discuss his father's life as it it were a piece on a game board. Action was required and if they could not act then he would. "But someone had to act Lee-Sama and my father had taken the Masamune..." Master Lee's eyebrow rose a fraction at hearing that.
"I see," was all he said. "Still..." His eyes drifted towards the Muramasa. Suddenly the blade began to vibrate in its sheath. Sen clamped a hand over the hilt. Sen realized why the sword was acting up. It felt... eager.
"My father's mission was unknown to me, but before he left I heard him mention an American by the name of Eldricht. I came here hoping to find this man, but no one in this city seems to have heard of him. Yet I knew that your school was here as well. I had hoped you could tell me of my father, if not maybe you could tell me about this Eldricht."
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CIMG Introduces 3 New Awards
THE CHARTERED Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) has introduced new award categories as it launched the 30th edition of its annual national marketing performance awards.
The new categories are: Real Estate Company of the Year, Private Health Facility of the Year, Postal and Courier Service Company of the Year.
Speaking at the launch on Wednesday in Accra, Vice President of CIMG and Chairman of the Awards Planning Committee, Daniel Nasser Tee, said
the awards covered six competitive areas which include Hall of Fame, Personalities, Media/MARCOMS organisations, business organisations, product, and not-for-profit organisation.
He disclosed that the noncompetitive is the CIMG president’s special awards which are given to a noticeable female and male achiever in any endeavour of life that contributes to national progress.
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by Ramin Shokrizade on 12/07/17 09:35:00 am
[The author makes strong assertions about links to narcissism and interactive media that are speculative and have not been proven scientifically. The following is an opinion paper and not to be construed as a scientific paper. The opinions here are solely those of the author and not those of Gamasutra or their agents, or of Wargaming as he is not an employee of that company currently. Additionally, some information has been modified at the request of Wargaming that still considers certain aspects of my work to be trade secrets.]
The Origins and Problems with Pay to Win
While Nexon may not have invented F2P, they are mostly credited with it due to the success of their 2001 Maplestory game which launched very successfully with it. At first F2P was thought as a way to lower the barrier to entry in Asia where (back then) consumer budgets were not as large for gaming as they were in the West or Japan. But once it became clear how well advantage could be sold, Nexon doubled down on what we now call Pay to Win monetization. This established the state of the art in F2P since that time.
But there are very serious limitations to this model. Let's say I have five consumers, who I will call A, B, C, D, and E. If I sell advantage to player C, and that player then beats players A, B, D, and E, then C feels a bit better and the other players feel a lot worse. Soon even player C feels bored because the challenge level has dropped and the outcome of competition becomes assured. This adaptation takes longer in children. Now if player D decides to buy advantage also, then players A, B, C, and E are suppressed.
As this process continues the net affect on the consumer product perception goes down with every transaction. Players become unhappy and perceive the game as unfair and not a meritocracy reflective of their skills or efforts. The game itself may be a lot of fun but the business model being used to extract money from the participants ruins the game rapidly over time. “Toxicity” builds up rapidly also. Because of this negative effect on the gameplay and product perception, I consider P2W a Darksided model.
The Narcissism Epidemic
A much more subtle but no less important dynamic is that when we charge a player to make them better than the other players, we are feeding narcissistic urges. The USA is currently experiencing an epidemic of narcissism. One cannot be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) until they are 18, so you would expect older people to have had more opportunities to be diagnosed with it. So why is it that only 3% of those over 65 have ever had NPD but for those in their 20s they are already being diagnosed at a 10% rate? How many of them will have received an NPD diagnosis by the time they are 40?
We live in a society where “being liked” is commercialized on a massive scale. Even a former leader at Facebook is concerned that FB may have done real harm to our society. Now being liked is the primary metric we use to see how valuable we are in society. Taken to the extreme, which is becoming easier every day, we end up with NPD. Many without an official diagnosis are likely well on their way to one. I'm told that one of the worst things you can do to a narcissist is let them know you don't like them. This can result in an emotional response. So once a person is on that treadmill, they will go to extreme lengths to stay on it. It becomes a “like addiction”.
P2W ties into this nicely, and I do not think it is coincidental that the conversion rates (~5%) in P2W monetized games mirror the NPD rates in the target demographics for these games. If you can keep a player on this treadmill forever, they will have a very difficult time getting off. Making an infinitely scaling narcissism engine is actually a very complex technological feat. If someone could build one, they could extract not only thousands, but even millions of dollars per user once a person with NPD is locked in. A normal “healthy” person can get off, but NPD is a disorder for a reason. Well it turns out that the infinitely scaling narcissism engine isn't theoretical, it's been built.
Okay, so narcissists are really getting screwed, who cares they have it coming right? Well wait a second. Most of these were healthy babies some time before. Technology is absolutely creating NPD even if we want to argue about the exact mechanisms. Left unchecked, technology will get increasingly better at this. If we know NPD individuals are vulnerable to exploitation and unlikely to be protected due to their unpopularity, then we can grow our next slave class. The technology used in first generation infinitely scaling narcissism engines is still primitive. A significantly more advanced version could keep even healthy people on that treadmill for a while and there is the risk of creating a system-wide positive feedback loop for NPD that could radically alter the species.
Okay so here is where I lose half the game developers who rush through Door Number 1 to start developing their own infinitely scaling narcissism engine based games, and this is why I've been extremely reluctant to talk about this publicly. But keeping silent is perhaps a worse option because without knowledge, consumers cannot defend themselves and regulators cannot begin the long process of regulating these technologies. Make no mistake, if nothing is done, the NPD epidemic will pose a greater threat to our society than loot boxes.
For the other half of you, I am going to show you Door Number 2. I've been reluctant to do this because even Door Number 2 can be weaponized. I'm trusting that those with that propensity are going to take the low hanging fruit that Door Number 1 represents. For the rest of you, and for the industry at large, I want us to have a future worth living.
Lightsided F2P Models
Some of these models have already been proven, and some are still theoretical. It is my belief that as they become more theoretical (further along in the article) they become more powerful. Getting even the second model implemented required an incredible leap of faith for Wargaming in 2014. I'm not sure I ever attempted to explain why it would work, they just trusted me that it would work. But the early bird gets the worm and Wargaming's World of Warships seems to be a huge success despite being a very complex design. Even knowing how it was built, it would take years to reproduce it so I feel Wargaming will be justly rewarded for their being first to take that risk.
Here is the progression/timeline, and I will explain each in the following sections:
Pay for Progression: Status: Implemented first in World of Tanks (2011). Optimized in World of Tanks Blitz (2014). Conversion rates and LTV several times higher than P2W.
Pay for 1st Class: Status: Implemented first in World of Warships (2015).It appears that this is yet another boost to conversion rates and LTV on top of Pay for Progression, and allows for asymmetrical eSports for the first time.
Happy Pinata Economy: Status: Implemented in unannounced title under development. No Data.
No Narcissism Design: Status: Implemented in unannounced title under development. No Data.
Pay for Progression
When players do something cool and unanticipated, they get a hit of dopamine. This is the same chemical they get from smoking cigarettes, though in that case it is the nicotine (usually freebased with urea) that forces the dopamine release. In games we have to “trick” the brain into releasing it naturally. Just as adding urea increased the potency of tobacco 100 fold, by understanding how dopamine is naturally released we can increase dopamine delivery potency in our games. The consumer doesn't have to know what's going on, they just know that playing game A makes them feel better than playing game B. The longer they play game A, the more they are willing to spend. If game A becomes their game of choice then their willingness to spend can rise significantly over time.
In Pay for Progression all rewards in the game have to be earned, but we give them a bit of a boost on those earnings if they are subscribed. Subscription can be a traditional long term (monthly) subscription or we can use shorter duration “micro-subscriptions”. Thus the normal pattern of delivery of dopamine is not interfered with and may even be enhanced. For this to work the player must still have a very significant chance of failure because once winning becomes assured, the dopamine hit is substantially reduced. This is a big part of the reason why P2W causes reduced spending over time and significantly reduced LTV.
Developers sometimes see how effective this is and apply a “more is better” approach by adding the technique to their P2W games. This doesn't work. Going into a lab with a “more is better” approach will just get you blown up as you saw with EA's SW BF2 where they tried to stack retail and P2W models on top of each other.
I first developed the model in 2009 as part of my 35 page Sustainable Virtual Economies and Business Models paper which I wrote in part as a proof of concept to ensure I would be able to develop my virtual economic theories in a PhD program. When I observed the model in use in World of Tanks two years later, I of course became very excited. I began showing Wargaming some of my research in private, and by 2013 I was hired to begin deploying my models inside their games. When I met with Sergey Burkatovsky at the end of 2013, the brilliant lead designer of World of Tanks, I told him I could optimize his design. He had every right to say “how dare you!”, but to his credit he thought about it and gave me the green light, giving me total design authority over World of Tanks Blitz. Just two years earlier I had said something similar to Dr. Edward Castronova and his fiery response telling me I needed psychological counseling for not respecting his authority ended my PhD run.
Over 10 weeks I optimized the original WoT design to better make the rewards match the effort/risks involved to more closely match the natural way dopamine is delivered. Wargaming has requested I not provide additional detail here. I did my best to remove pay to win elements everywhere, but was not allowed to remove premium ammo, a P2W element, so it remained.
The results caused Blitz to perform unlike any other mobile F2P game on the market, but Wargaming has requested I not provide any details here. Under a P2W model, players rarely go past 6 months and convert at 2 to 5% (again, mirroring the demographic NPD rate).
As a note of caution, in May of 2017 (long after I had left the company) there was an attempt to “optimize” the design by adding what consumers interpreted as P2W elements that increasing the value of premium ammo. This resulted in significant pushback from the community. Don't mix your meat. If you are going to go Dark Side, go all out (as in Door #1). If you are going to go Light Side, go all out (as described in this paper). Just randomly adding mechanics that you don't understand will cause a disaster.
Pay for 1st Class
This is a model I invented in 2011 while trying to answer the question of how do we successfully apply differential pricing in real space? Repackaging cereal into fancier boxes wasn't going to cut it with gamers who are too sophisticated for that. But airlines have nailed this for decades, where cheap customers get crammed into the back of the plane like sardines while the 1st class customers cruise in comfort. It's not considered pay to win by coach fliers because all passengers have the same goal: to arrive at their destination alive and preferably on time. The coach fliers realize their seat is being subsidized by the 1st class fliers and that appreciation makes it all work.
When I landed in the Saint Petersburg Lesta studio in 2014 to begin building the economy and business model for World of Warships, the team was planning on having all ships be equal, sort of like in World of Tanks. Thus they were going to balance destroyers to be just as powerful as battleships. I was like “No, no, no, you guys are sitting on a gold mine design and you don't know it!”. I explained that we needed to make battleships and carriers way more powerful than destroyers like they should be. They responded by saying “But then everyone will play battleships and carriers!”
Do you see where this is going?
I hope so, because Wargaming has requested that I not explain how I did this in any detail. The prestige value of cruising into battle with a larger ship was allowed under the new design. Balance was maintained between both sides with the matchmaker so that all battles were fair.
At first the team was like “that's a crazy/impossible/stupid idea”, but after they saw it develop they decided it might work. In the end, they fell for it and World of Warships was born with the ability to play big ships that actually played realistically like big ships. The game is amazingly complex with the potential to get much more complex over time, but the Lightsided business model makes return on that further development worth it as players play crazy numbers of hours and spend freely over that time.
The potential of this model for eSports is important to note because this allows “fair” play even when individual members may differ significantly in power level. This allows future products to allow “coolness” levels that just are not possible with existing models.
This theme is common with the next two models that are intended to allow us to build much cooler games, by removing some of the most frustrating design constraints that exist now when we try to make games “fair” (and usually bland/predictable...).
The Happy Pinata
I came up with this model in 2011 in order to allow me to design the game I'm working on now, which is a massively multiplayer multi-platform (mobile first) spaceship eSports game that permits differences in scale even more extreme than in World of Warships. Progress is a bit slow since we are trying to keep development costs to a minimum and I'm doing 100% of the design work which is new for me. I usually just handle the meta game, not the gameplay.
The Happy Pinata is essentially a trickle down economic model. Conventional trickle down economic models, where you take the money from poor people and hand it to rich people are actually “trickle up” models. You can imagine how unpopular such a model would be in a game. But a real trickle down model that actually trickles down like it is supposed to can be great for everyone.
In this model the rich/motivated players can bring in a more powerful avatar (a starship in the case of my current game) and players are rewarded more for shooting that avatar. This makes the rich gal happy because she's laying waste to everyone in the coolest ride in the galaxy, or at least that battle. The paupers are happy because they are getting rich by taking it to the (wo)Man.
There are a lot of ways to implement such a model, but the key elements are that everyone in the economy must always benefit and it has to feel at all times like a meritocracy. The outcome of any contest should also be in doubt at the start so that dopamine release is not undermined. I manage this by using a rock paper scissors system where even the biggest ships are weaker to some other ships so that a balanced team approach is most effective.
No Narcissism Design
This is probably the most radical and unintuitive model in the set. The goal here really is to suppress narcissism/toxicity, and maximize oxytocin release. To do this the focus is entirely on the team, not the individual. Rewards are delivered to the team, not the player. I do allow the player to advanced based on their play, but all currencies other than XP go to the team. Those currencies are then spent by the team leader on things that benefit everyone on the team. In the case of my current game, I call those things “technologies”.
The better a player does, the bigger their reward in the form of praise from their fellow teammates. Even narcissists benefit under this system, but not disproportionately. The inspiration for this model was a combination of my studies of oxytocin dynamics and my experience coaching the winning USA women's Olympic track team in 1988. For more detail on why it works, or should work, read up on the linked article where I explain why the records set by our athletes that year are considered unbeatable.
This model is probably more complex than it sounds, and I'm going to keep the details mysterious for now until I get a chance to see how it works when the game goes live. The main thing is that in single player rewards, one person feels good and everyone else might feel bad. Here by having everyone get rewarded for a person's actions, a tremendous amount of positive peer pressure is generated and it could cause a positive feedback loop that will be very difficult to voluntarily disengage from. People become more much likely to give to other people under the effects of oxytocin and this could cause them to spend a lot more than they usually would, but on other people.
I am stacking all four of these models in my current design, trusting that I know what I'm doing enough that I don't create a mushroom cloud. I would recommend starting with one or two of these at first and seeing how they work before trying to go hog wild. Some will work better than others on your design, unless the game was actually designed from day 1 to use all four of these like mine was.
If you make a game that consumers prefer to the real word, which is certainly possible, you can run into problems. While this situation is mostly theoretical for those that don't normally have a problem with gaming addiction, I think it's likely to be a big problem when enough Lightside effects are stacked. This is especially true when you start improving the oxytocin dynamics in the game because it seems that oxytocin is a much more powerful reward chemical than dopamine is.
My concern is that players could continue to play until they collapse, which is already possible under certain circumstances. As we move to models that are several times more engaging than current models, it's going to increasingly be an issue. As I explain in detail in my I'm Dying to Play article, players can get over their head and be dying without recognizing the symptoms in well under 24 hours. Because of the mechanisms involved, if you wait till they collapse to rush them to a hospital, the hospital's options are limited.
Long term game fatigue that falls short of causing a collapse can still destroy work, relationships, or cause disease. On a purely mercenary level, this is bad for LTV as an incapacitated player is not a spending player. I am operating from the assumption that this will be a problem in my current design because of how many Light Side Techs I am stacking. So I have built in an 8 hour per day play cap across the board on all accounts to allow the player to come down and seek food, liquids, sleep, hygiene and maybe even work if for some strange reason they still do that. I will adjust that number up and down as data comes in and I see how players respond. I believe such a cap will be well tolerated as long as it applies to everyone.
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Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Review
Robin Baird February 16, 2018 News, Quick Hit Reviews
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Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is an impressive port of a massive console game to a portable mobile game. This was done by toning down the graphics to be much less realistic and far more animated. Additionally, most of the systems have also been simplified to be more mobile friendly and most of the side quests have been removed. What’s left is a sleek linear story full of interesting characters and fun combat. FFXV Pocket Edition is perfect for anyone who might have tried the full game but didn’t like all the extraneous exploring and side adventures. This is our Final Fantasy Pocket Edition Review.
One of the mechanical changes in the FFXV Pocket Edition that I noticed was you can’t jump at all. This might seem like a small inconsequential thing to focus on, but the ability to jump or not to jump fundamentally changes how levels and areas can be designed. As I moved through the game it was clear how this choice deeply influenced the redesign of every zone. Every location is still easily recognizable as the corresponding location in the console game, but the layout of everything is different. This was most noticeable in Altissa where not only was there less space to run around in but how some areas are connected was also different.
Another big difference between this version and the original version is there’s no resting at campsites or hotels whenever the player chooses. Because of this, experience is tallied whenever big story steps are completed rather than while resting. This removes a bit of control from the player and doesn’t allow for keeping the boys at a lower level to try and increase the difficulty of the game. Also, even when the story had us rest at an Inn Ignis still made us food which gave stat bonuses which was a nice surprise. Though I did miss being able to peruse his recipes and choosing which ones to have him make.
The story itself is laid out pretty much exactly how it was when the game originally launched at the end of 2016. There have been some minor cuts here or there but for the most part cutscenes and dialogue have been ported exactly as they are in the original game at launch. Over the last year some extra cutscenes and dialogue were added to the console version to help better explain the motivations of certain characters and what happens during key story points and I was disappointed they were not included. However, their exclusion was made-up for by including brief synopsizes of events at the beginning of every chapter. Plus, while downloading the chapters there are interesting and informative text boxes about each character so that time isn’t a total waste. There were even a couple of tidbits I hadn’t realized before in there.
Combat in the Pocket Edition still has the same basic freeform fighting feel to it as it does in the original game but slightly simplified. As soon as I would target an enemy Noctis would start attacking and if I wanted I could mostly just let him auto attack and occasionally change his target. However, dodging and parrying are a large part of combat as QTEs. Parrying, especially, is a huge help on tough mobs because after a successful parry Noctis will do an attack with a ton of bonus damage on it. Also warp striking at the correct moment will break mobs and render them vulnerable for a short period of time. The amount of time to react to these QTEs varies mob to mob. Sometimes it’s incredibly quick and sometimes it seems like you have forever to react. Which might sound random or weird, but it makes sense because different enemies have different attack speeds.
Noctis can have a short sword, a great sword, and a polearm equipped and is free to switch between them during combat though they each have their strengths and weaknesses. There’s no upgrading weapons so better weapons are pretty much only obtainable through the shops. Additionally, any of the obtained King’s weapons can be equipped but it can only be used when its power gauge is full. Lastly, once four king’s weapons have been obtained the ability to use Armiger is unlocked. There is the option to just let Noctis go and attack whatever he wants, but there were times where I would change who he was attacking but it probably wasn’t strictly necessary.
Also for the most part Ignis, Prompto, and Gladio are not controllable during combat. However, during combat their portraits will pop-up on the right side of the screen which allowed me to command them to use their skills. They can learn new skills through the ascension grid and unfortunately there didn’t seem to be anyway way to decide which skill they used. You must be quick to use these skills though because they will timeout and go away after a short period of being ready. I also noticed I could not use their skills while Noctis was doing anything interesting, like using the Armiger. So, there were some interesting choices about which I wanted to do.
Magic is unavailable at the beginning of the game, but it can be unlocked through the Ascension sphere grid. It works considerably differently than it did in the console version of the game. I still had to draw the elements out of draw points I found in an area, but I could only have one element on me at a time. For example, if I had drawn from a fire node and then drew from an ice one the ice element would replace the fire element I previously had. There’s no mixing of elements and items to make spells, whatever element was the most recent to be drawn would be the spell available. Also, magic does not deal damage to the party. While this does make magic much more approachable and easy to use some of the gameplay of figuring out how to make certain spells is lost.
ne area the Pocket Edition falls a bit short on is there’s no facial animations at all. The mouths don’t even move when the characters talk which can be quite disconcerting. I’m old enough to remember when characters didn’t have facial features to animate in any game, so it isn’t as if this is a revolutionary concept to me; rather it’s a comment on how much it has become ingrained in RPGs over the years. VO can convey a lot of emotion on its own with the way a line is delivered but having the animations to back all of that up really takes things up a notch. I noticed there were a few parts of the game where I interpreted certain lines, despite knowing they were the exact same delivery and lines, in completely different ways than I had previously. I understand animating the faces probably would have made an already large game prohibitively large, but not having them was sadly noticeable.
Pocket Edition can be downloaded for free and is 150MB to start, which sort of surprised me, but there was another download of 524MB right after the first two cutscenes which starts everything off. The first chapter is free and then you can either buy chapters 2 & 3 for $0.99 each and 4 through 10 for $3.99 each. The other option is to buy all of them for $19.99. Either way this is a good deal for content in this game. My recommendation would be to buy all of them and download them all at once. This process can take a bit and can be frustrating if you are waiting to continue the storyline. All told the game takes up either 5GB or space or 8GB for the high-resolution version.
Overall Final Fantasy Pocket Edition is a great game and is ideal for anyone who doesn’t have time for the larger console (and upcoming PC) versions of the game or if most of your available playtime is mobile. I very highly recommend it.
Note: Our copy was reviewed on an Apple iPhone 7 with a code provided by PR.
Compare To: I honestly have no idea what to compare it to. Never seen a game of this scale get shrunk down so perfectly before.
Clear concise story is delivered and can stand on its own
Game mechanics are simple but fun and engaging
Gorgeous and fun animation style
Some of the mechanics were occasionally too simplistic
Would have been nice to have some facial animations
Tags: android, Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, ios, mobile, review
Robin Baird
Robin loves playing RPGs, MMOs, JRPGs, Action, and Adventure games... also puzzle games... and platformers... and exploration games... there are very few games she isn't interested in. For MMOs she currently plays Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, and Final Fantasy XIV.
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Exclusive featurette goes on set of Oblivion with Tom Cruise
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Oblivion , the post-apocalyptic sci-fi starring Tom Cruise, features some unique spacecraft, and we’ve got an exclusive featurette on the ship piloted by Cruise’s character, Jack.
Dubbed the Bubbleship (for obvious reasons), the video shows how it was built practically, and modified to incorporate digital effects for the flying sequences.
As well as providing insight on the tech and design side of the creation, we also see Tom Cruise’s thoughts on the Bubbleship before he hops aboard with Olga Kurylenko to be spun about every which way.
Watch the exclusive featurette below:
Oblivion sees Cruise’s drone repairman, helping to salvage Earth’s resources after a decades-long battle against ‘the Scavs’. He lives a pretty workaday existence, servicing the virtually abandoned planet, until he crosses paths with Kurylenko’s mysterious stranger.
Oblivion opens in the UK on 10 April 2013.
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LiSEC: How best to prevent machine downtime
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Performance data, investment costs, contribution margin, consumption of resources – the acquisition of a new glass processing system requires careful consideration.
In addition to the production requirements for the scope of functions and the commercial calculation, there is another point to be clarified before the final decision is made: What happens if the line stops at an unplanned point?
A smartphone is used on average for 18 to 30 months, a notebook for four to five years. Manageable times, limited costs – that is where a faulty purchase can be overcome or quickly corrected. The situation is different for large investments. The decision about new machines and systems in industry is a generation project with consequences for the next 10, 15 or even 25 years.
At the beginning of the decision-making process there is, of course, the efficiency of a system: What functions does it offer? What are the throughput times? What are the options for expansion and improvement? And what does all this cost? A lot has changed in this respect over the past ten years. This is because, in addition to pure investment costs, operating costs have become more important.
It is not only personnel expenses, regular maintenance and material wear that are to be mentioned here, but also the question of careful handling of resources such as water and energy or the avoidance of production waste. However, small and medium-sized companies in particular still often lack an important part of the total cost of ownership (TCO): the costs incurred by unplanned outages and the question of what happens to the system at the end of its life cycle.
AVAILABILITY IS CRUCIAL
The world's fastest vertical processing line for flat glass, the LiSEC SplitFin system, enables a higher contribution margin per shift due to its short cycle times and high throughput. But the operating company can only generate this as long as the system runs without restrictions. Any unplanned downtime, on the other hand, would also mean higher failures per hour, which would have a more negative effect on the TCO calculation.
LiSEC therefore not only focuses on high production output, but also on ensuring system availability. The first steps along the way are installation service, training and instruction, so that the function of the system and high quality of operation are ensured from the very beginning. Support during operation is provided by the remote maintenance service, which consists of a combination of telephone and online support.
Remote maintenance is carried out using secure remote services. The corresponding software is pre-installed on every new system and can be used once a remote maintenance contract is concluded. Any access shall be made exclusively with the permission of the client and always under their supervision. A multi-level security concept ensures that only authorised support access to the system is possible.
In this way, an immediate diagnosis can be made in the event of malfunctions, in order to be of assistance directly or by telephone hotline in rectifying malfunctions and errors. The system operator has complete transparency over the work carried out by remote maintenance. The service is available on weekdays 24/5, from Sunday 22:00 hrs until Friday 21:00 hrs (CET or CEST respectively). Outside these hours a weekend standby service can be reached.
WORLDWIDE ON-SITE SUPPORT
If remote maintenance is not sufficient, the manufacturer can offer its customers worldwide on-site support via a service contract. LiSEC serves around 4,700 customer locations in over 100 countries through more than 45 branch offices and agencies, including 20 of its own subsidiaries. The 160 fitters employed here constitute the largest service network in the flat glass processing industry. They ensure that response and recovery times remain low even outside your home country.
Points such as maintenance, service, repairs or spare parts delivery can be agreed in the service contract. In addition, LiSEC offers the optimisation of parameter settings and recipes, functional checks of safety devices and the secondment of specialist personnel.
The regional representatives also ensure a rapid supply of spare parts. Within Europe, customers can choose between the low-cost Economy variant (delivery within five working days) and Express delivery (within one working day). In addition, there is the possibility of ordering Saturday delivery and special transports. LiSEC guarantees the availability of spare parts for 10 years. During this period original or equivalent parts are available.
LIFE-CYCLE ORIENTED
Apart from services for safeguarding or restoring ongoing operations, LiSEC also offers support for retrofits with its Long-Life Service. PC upgrades, drive conversions and similar modifications are developed in a separate department and made available to customers. With modern technological developments, existing systems are brought back up to date. Thus, the system can be modernised without major investments in new machines.
If, on the other hand, you decide to opt for a completely new development, LiSEC will help you to recycle the old system. Glastronic, part of the group since 2016, purchases used LiSEC glass processing machines from customers, reconditions them according to customer requirements and resells them.
LEARNING FROM OUR OWN EXPERIENCE
This service offered by LiSEC has not come about by chance. The machine constructor differs from all its competitors in one key respect: It is also its own customer and therefore knows its own systems and services from a user's perspective. Originally founded as a glass manufacturer, machine construction has since become a central pillar of the company's nearly 60-year history. Nevertheless, the company has always remained faithful to glass production and further strengthened this area in 2015 with major investments.
The Glass Forum at LiSEC's headquarters in Hausmening with a production area of 10,000 m2 has been designed as a LiSEC centre of excellence in which the latest in-house technologies are always used. LiSEC does not only gain experience in production here. Questions that are answered in the Glass Forum also include enhancing the reliability of the systems, simplifying maintainability and which services can be offered. This operator know-how enables LiSEC to develop customer-oriented solutions and the appropriate services.
CONCLUSION: PREVENTING MACHINE DOWNTIME
The day will come on which the machine comes to an unscheduled stop, that is inevitable. The only question is how to ensure that this day is shifted as far into the future as possible, and what happens when it finally arrives. How well are your employees prepared for circumstances that deviate from normal? What is the manufacturer's support like, with know-how, with spare parts, with its own technicians? How good is the expertise, is the time until the first reaction appropriate, and how long does it take until the stoppage is rectified and production is up and running again?
LiSEC provides clear answers to these questions. Competent support from installation to the end of the life cycle, both to maintain trouble-free operation and to minimise unplanned downtimes, the service portfolio covers all areas. However, this is only an offer – it is up to the system operator to decide to what extent they utilise it.
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Preview — Roomie Wars by Kat T. Masen
Roomie Wars
Kat T. Masen (Goodreads Author)
Turning thirty is overrated. Who said you had to be married with a fabulous career and three kids? I had a great life. Single, freedom to do whatever I please, and best of all, stay home on a Friday night in my sweats, eating pizza while listening to the best of the ’80s.
I’m fine.
When a woman says she’s fine, she’s not fine. Zoey had it all. Stunning looks, ambi Zoey
When a woman says she’s fine, she’s not fine. Zoey had it all. Stunning looks, ambition, the whole package. Then he fucked her up. He broke her.
And now I’m left picking up the pieces… again.
Zoey Richards, strong-willed and driven, settled on the geeky struggling med student to share her apartment with, not the perfect-in-every-way stud who would just distract her and undoubtedly break her heart.
When her ex comes back into the picture, Zoey seeks revenge and enlists her roommate’s help. All Zoey and Drew need to do is pretend to be a couple for one night. But one night can change everything. Refusing to break their “roomie code,” and in an effort to deny their feelings for each other, a war erupts between Zoey and Drew.
She lives in the past; he, for the future. If opposites attract, will these two gamble their friendship for a chance at love? ...more
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Jan 04, 2017 TheCrazyWorldOfABookLover rated it it was ok
I decided to read this book because it was free on Amazon. The blurb sounded like something I'd enjoy - friends to lovers is a favorite of mine. It was at times sweet and humorous. But overall I felt like the idea of this story was great, but the execution was off.
The heroine was extremely hard to like. She really had no redeeming qualities. And both MCs were pretty flat and one dimensional. You don't really get to see them as the great friends they claim to be as the story focuses more on them I decided to read this book because it was free on Amazon. The blurb sounded like something I'd enjoy - friends to lovers is a favorite of mine. It was at times sweet and humorous. But overall I felt like the idea of this story was great, but the execution was off.
The heroine was extremely hard to like. She really had no redeeming qualities. And both MCs were pretty flat and one dimensional. You don't really get to see them as the great friends they claim to be as the story focuses more on them not speaking to each other because of miscommunications once they realize they feel more towards one another.
The main reason I am not rating this any higher than 2 stars is because the grammar and editing were horrible. There were so many typos and the tense was constantly changing from past to present, sometimes within the same sentence.
Maybe if this was edited better, it would have been a semi-decent read.
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Jan 10, 2017 Mojo_Mama rated it it was ok
Shelves: friends-2-lovers, books-with-zö, college-na, hero-manho, fluffy-bunny, abs-are-not-enough, cheating-or-ow-om-drama, i-wanted-to-like-it-more, author-try-again, ending-killed-it
This was a 3 star read until the last 80%....then it tanked. Almost like the author didn't know how to bring them together so she adds a 6 month separation to give them perspective. But that perspective...must've been all off page. They come back together for a funeral and admit they love each other but the timing isn't right. So it's followed by another separation of indeterminate time and no explanation of communication or interaction, she's just returning again and they do the whole ILY and f This was a 3 star read until the last 80%....then it tanked. Almost like the author didn't know how to bring them together so she adds a 6 month separation to give them perspective. But that perspective...must've been all off page. They come back together for a funeral and admit they love each other but the timing isn't right. So it's followed by another separation of indeterminate time and no explanation of communication or interaction, she's just returning again and they do the whole ILY and fade to black, end of story.
***(o_O)***
Mind. Blown.
The H, typical man-whore. The twist...he used to be a bit dumpy and out of shape while the h was a beauty queen. But don't worry, that's just the prologue. By chapter one, he's gorgeous and she's a bit dumpy and out of shape because of a breakup with a guy who cheated with her bestie and gave her chlamydia...the bestie that is.
The h...so super fucking annoying I almost DNFd in the first 30 pages. But, this is a BR with the sis-in-law who has the same name as the h, so that's not gonna happen ;) The annoying part...the h is an 80s freak. Now, I don't know about you, but when a 20-something is into the 80s...to me that's an author's age showing through the writing. With such gems as the one below...you'll see what I mean.
But what if this is my happy place? And it’s no longer the time I went to that Madonna concert and met that cute boy who danced to “Like a Virgin” with me.
But, I digress.
The real problem was the ending. I understood the push pull, the weird sex-but-not-sex scene between the H/h, the OW/OM, but the miscommunication, or rather lack there of, I don't have time for that. I mean, what was in her goodbye letter? Why didn't they read the cues the other put out there like fucking NEON SIGNS???
So yeah, drama with no purpose leaves me at 2 stars.
Oh, lets not forget the shameless plugging of another book by this author within the text of this book. Just...bad form.
SG Ladies, let me quote the H:
“Yes.” I act confidently. “But it’s different for a male. The whole sex thing. It doesn’t matter how many women we sleep with.”
OW attempted BJ to start off, but that fails. OM off page sex scene that disturbs the H...then no OW/OM until separation. Then there's an OW/OM for each without an explanation of sex or no sex, but a comment from the H makes you think he was faithful after the time they finally had sex and she left the next day. But I'm not sure and not even sure it matters. I don't see this as a SG kinda book. ...more
Jan 19, 2019 ✰♊ Angie ♊✰ rated it liked it
Shelves: 2019-reads, contemporary, friends-to-lovers, kindle-unlimited
That's how I felt throughout this book.
Just meh.
While I do love a dual POV, I don't particularly enjoy reading the same scenes rewritten through the other MCs viewpoint. There was quite a bit of that in this book. And, I really wasn't impressed with the way this book wrapped up.
Jan 30, 2017 ❤Rachel Anne's Romance Must Reads❤ rated it really liked it
Shelves: erotic-romance, love-triangle, second-chance, friends-to-lovers
This started out so good! I loved the idea behind the story and am a huge fan of friends to lovers. If only the story had stayed on that track...
Somewhere along the line things shifted and I didn't really care for the way he acted. She was just as frustrating when she was considering taking back her cheating ex RIGHT after saying she wasn't an idiot and would never do that!
I hated that all the problems started with not saying what they were thinking right after they said to themselves 3.5 stars
I hated that all the problems started with not saying what they were thinking right after they said to themselves that they would just cause cause unnecessary drama.
So he's a nerd when she takes him on as a roommate and she's not attracted to him. He gets fit and hot and they are still just platonic. This part I loved because she didn't just start changing her mind just because he was hot now.
As many issues as I had, I still liked it enough and it was what I needed that day.
Triggers and one spoiler....
(view spoiler)[They do sleep with other people throughout the story. Also this is not a major trigger but I didn't even think about it being a problem. I had just gotten back from my dad's funeral when I picked this up two days ago so when his dad died I kinda took that a bit hard. (hide spoiler)] ...more
Feb 23, 2017 Grey rated it it was ok
Shelves: 2-stars
A cute premise... however, the execution fell flat for me. I was stuck at dr appts and such and only had this one loaded up on my kindle to read....otherwise, it probably would have been a DNF for me.
This book really needs a solid proofer/edit/copy reader, the errors detract from the enjoyment factor.
2 stars for me.
Jul 13, 2016 Kimberly rated it it was ok
Zoey and Drew are roommates. Zoey picked Drew as her roomie because he was a geek and she didn't have to worry about ever falling for him. Fast forward 4 years, Drew and Zoey are in a comfortable roomie relationship. Zoey is struggling though, a painful break-up has left her a shadow of her former self. Drew, being a good roomie and friend, tries to help Zoey find her spark again. But, they just might stumble into something more, much more.
This book started off great! It made me laugh and I love Zoey and Drew are roommates. Zoey picked Drew as her roomie because he was a geek and she didn't have to worry about ever falling for him. Fast forward 4 years, Drew and Zoey are in a comfortable roomie relationship. Zoey is struggling though, a painful break-up has left her a shadow of her former self. Drew, being a good roomie and friend, tries to help Zoey find her spark again. But, they just might stumble into something more, much more.
This book started off great! It made me laugh and I loved the quirkiness of the story. But, it quickly went down hill when Zoey's ex-boyfriend comes back into the picture. She convinces Drew to act like her boyfriend and make her ex jealous. Drew realizes he has true feelings for Zoey, but then things get muddled between them. I just didn't buy it. I didn't feel a real spark between Drew and Zoey. And there first sexual encounter was one of the oddest I have ever read. Zoey is a hard character to like, she really has no redeeming qualities and I didn't understand what Drew saw in her. And the authors plug about her previous book, #Jerk, throughout became a little irritating. This book just didn't work for me.
***ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*** ...more
Jul 15, 2016 Three Chicks rated it really liked it
Review by Lisa Kane
Zoe is looking for a new room mate. Her last one up'd and moved in with her boyfriend, and Zoe is left covering her unpaid rent. She's decided a guy for a room mate would have less drama. So she starts the interview process. But she's learned from her mistakes from past losers that she's been involved with and no matter how cute the guy is, she's looking for stable.
When nerdy, slightly overweight med student, Andrew Baldwin interviews Zoe decides to let the gorgeous guy she w Review by Lisa Kane
When nerdy, slightly overweight med student, Andrew Baldwin interviews Zoe decides to let the gorgeous guy she wants to room with, and goes with Andrew. He's stable and it should work out.
Fast forward four years. Andrew is now known as Drew, is built like a god and he's still rooming with Zoe. Things have really changed. Zoe is now about to hit 30, her career isn't really going anywhere and she just broke things off with her latest loser boyfriend, Jess. She's depressed and has lost her self confidance because of her cheating ex and she's taking up permanent residency on the couch. And did I mention that she's packing on the pounds too?
Drew is serious about his medical career and busts his butt taking on extra shifts. But he plays just as hard. One night stands come through the apartment on a regular basis. Zoe doesn't mind-his cast offs try to keep things moving along and always seem to want to make a powerhouse breakfast that impresses the next morning. That suits Zoe fine, even though Drew is less than thrilled about it.
Drew tries to get Zoe out of her funk. He can't stand to see her hurting. They've been best friends for four years and if something hurts her, then it hurts him too. But lately, he's become even more aware of Zoe as a woman and not just a roommate. But he's not about to ruin things between them.
We were roomies. There is a code of conduct that is attached to that label. We aren't allowed to think of each other in any way aside from friends, let alone entertain sexual thoughts.
And I'll be damned if I break the code. I don't break rules. They are in place for a reason. They are in place for a reason. To prevent shit from happening. To avoid life being all fucked up because somewhere along the line you thought with your dick instead of your head.
But things get even more complicated after a kiss. Not just any kiss but a kiss to end all kisses. Add in Zoe seeing Jess at her friend's wedding and things are really going to get complicated. Zoe comes up with the brainy idea of pretending Drew is her boyfriend and rubbing it in Jess' face. Zoe doesn't seem to realize how that will screw things up for her and Drew.
Things start to get really angsty at this point and I have to admit, Zoe frustrated me beyond belief. She can be selfish and spoiled and a brat. Drew is a great guy but for every step Zoe moves forward, she takes two back. By the end of the book I was just about done with her. She is her own worst enemy. The writing for Roomie Wars is very good, and that's what kept me reading.
Jul 20, 2016 Paula Phillips rated it really liked it
When Zoey first put out an ad for a roommate , she wanted a male as she needed someone who wouldn't cause a lot of drama. It came down to two contestants - Mr. Blue Eyes -Sex God Liam and Andrew - The Geeky Med Student. Zoey chose Andrew as she decided that there wouldn't be any chance of romantic feelings between the two. I have to admit , I did hope that we would have seen a bit more of Liam or at least a cameo later down the track in the book. The book then jumps five years in the future and
When Zoey first put out an ad for a roommate , she wanted a male as she needed someone who wouldn't cause a lot of drama. It came down to two contestants - Mr. Blue Eyes -Sex God Liam and Andrew - The Geeky Med Student. Zoey chose Andrew as she decided that there wouldn't be any chance of romantic feelings between the two. I have to admit , I did hope that we would have seen a bit more of Liam or at least a cameo later down the track in the book. The book then jumps five years in the future and Zoey is nearing thirty and her life isn't going as she had planned it as she has been in a funk since she caught her now ex-boyfriend Jess sleeping with her friend. Andrew on the other hand is now a sexy doctor after going on a health kick and working out , he has now dropped the "An" in front of his name and no longer looks like the nerdy guy who moved into the apartment five years ago. In fact , we are now seeing some sparks fly. The rest of the novel is tension and unresolved romantic feelings between Drew and Zoey and then what will happen though when Zoey is offered the job role of a lifetime ? Will she take it and live HEA or will the job cause a rift between the two friends causing a major fallout.
Check out this month's issue of "Roomie Wars" by Kat. T. Masen to find out the ending of the Zoey and Drew debacle. ...more
Jan 22, 2017 Tanya rated it it was amazing
This is a new to me author and I am in love. I loved the story and her wording.
It’s the only thing I can think about, now that there’s this possibility of it being taken away from me. I want nothing more than to pee on that stick, see the two blue lines, and feel the pure joy that many women have told me they experienced. I want to attend an ultrasound, see and hear my baby’s first heartbeat. I want that first kick. To have weird cravings and eat pickles with ice cream at three-o’cloc Speechless
It’s the only thing I can think about, now that there’s this possibility of it being taken away from me. I want nothing more than to pee on that stick, see the two blue lines, and feel the pure joy that many women have told me they experienced. I want to attend an ultrasound, see and hear my baby’s first heartbeat. I want that first kick. To have weird cravings and eat pickles with ice cream at three-o’clock in the morning. I want to go into labor, scream my lungs out, all the while blaming my husband that it was all his fault, and march on over to the operating room for a quick snip. I want to be a mother. And that feeling alone is what hurts the most. That it may never be. Granted, I know there are other options, but..
That is a quote from the book and just states how many women feel. This is just one quote to show you that she has a way if writing that just speaks to you about some part of your life you can relate to. I can't wait to read wedding wars!!! ...more
Aug 28, 2016 Miranda Hillers rated it really liked it
Roomie Wars is an roommate (ofcourse) story between Zoey and Drew. Their attraction to each other is definitely in the air. The 80's theme was great to read. I love the books of Kat. Her writing style is always unexpected and I'm looking forward to her next book.
Jun 28, 2019 Coco.V marked it as to-read
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Feb 02, 2017 Chrissy rated it liked it
Shelves: read-in-2017, series
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I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting into with Roomie Wars. I thought I was going to get a funny romance, I was not expecting the emotional roller-coaster that Kat T. Masen took us on in this book!
We meet Zoey who’s on a search for a new roommate, and when she picks Andrew as her new roommate, she sees him as safe. Flash forward four years, and these two are best friends and inseparable. They have their rules/code and are each others person. 3.5 Stars
We meet Zoey who’s on a search for a new roommate, and when she picks Andrew as her new roommate, she sees him as safe. Flash forward four years, and these two are best friends and inseparable. They have their rules/code and are each others person. Zoey and Drew have changed so much since that day he became her roommate. Drew is no longer the dorky guy wearing the Spongebob t-shirt, and Zoey isn’t the girl who was up for anything. A broken heart can do that to a girl. Zoey knows she needs to make a change in her life, but it isn’t until a near death experience that she finally decides to take the plunge.
Things between these two get awkward, and they both push it aside. It’s aggravating at times watching them both play off the feelings you can see developing between them. Everyone can see that it’s no longer a roomie, brother/sister, best friend relationship between them, but neither of them will admit it. They push each other, and they both do some really stupid things and end up hurting each other. When Zoey’s friend gets married, and she makes a dumb decision, I was like OMG YES they are finally going to realize they are meant for one another, but things didn’t really work out that way, and instead things got even more strained for them. I felt for Drew, but at the same time, I wanted to strangle him for being so stubborn and not talking to Zoey. If he would have been and not run away, maybe things would have worked out differently for these two.
I did like how their story ended, they both needed to do a lot of growing up and needed to find themselves before they could really be with each other. Timing was never right for them, but how things were left between them the first time was NOT ok with me. Both Zoey and Drew grew up a lot in this book. Zoey went from not confident and not really knowing what she wanted, to a strong and confident woman, and Drew grew out of his immature ways and became a guy who went after what he wanted. It took them a long time to get where they needed to be, and the ending was beautiful, but it was too short for my liking. I am excited to jump into Wedding Wars to see what’s next for them though, as I really did enjoy Zoey and Drew’s story!
So why the 3 1/2 stars you ask? I wasn’t a fan of how Drew made Zoey feel about herself in this book in the beginning. He didn’t help with her self-esteem issues at all and I think at times he added to them. I also think at times the way both of them dealt with the problems was at times childish and it turned me off of the story at times. I did adore them but sometimes I really wanted to strangle them. I am definitely looking forward to the continuation of their story though and will be one-clicking as soon as I finish this review! ...more
Jul 18, 2016 Richelle Robinson rated it liked it
We have Zoey who is eccentric and prefers the 80's over present day. I can totally relate since I love the 90's. She has a roommate name Drew, who goes from geek to hottie!! The first few chapters of the story I really enjoyed but as the story progressed it just fell apart for me. I lost interest in reading. The back and forth was so annoying!! They have been best friends for 4 years and I understand they didn't want to cross the line but come on!! They were both attracted to each other yet didn
We have Zoey who is eccentric and prefers the 80's over present day. I can totally relate since I love the 90's. She has a roommate name Drew, who goes from geek to hottie!! The first few chapters of the story I really enjoyed but as the story progressed it just fell apart for me. I lost interest in reading. The back and forth was so annoying!! They have been best friends for 4 years and I understand they didn't want to cross the line but come on!! They were both attracted to each other yet didn't want to tell the other one how they really felt. They are supposed to be in their 30's but acted like teenagers! The first time they get together was not what I was expecting at all! I had to re read that part over again. Even after this happened they still couldn't tell each other how they felt!! So annoying!!!! When they finally do come to their senses I had pretty much checked out of the story. The writing was good and the story line had a lot of potential but it just didn't work for me at all. Who knows this could be a 5 star read for you so give it a shot!
*arc was given for honest review*
For more reviews check me out at: http://www.shellysbookcorner.com/ ...more
Aug 12, 2016 Big Joe Rossi rated it liked it
Zoey Richards is an architect looking for a roommate, she passes on the hottie for the nerd. Fast forward 4 yrs and now the nerd, Drew Baldwin, has transformed himself into a hottie, while she went from hottie to letting herself go after a bad break up.
What we get is chapter after chapter of two inept people afraid to realize their feelings, their attraction, their lust to one another. While this book held promise the annoying way these too acted to one another bored me, I struggled chapter to c Zoey Richards is an architect looking for a roommate, she passes on the hottie for the nerd. Fast forward 4 yrs and now the nerd, Drew Baldwin, has transformed himself into a hottie, while she went from hottie to letting herself go after a bad break up.
What we get is chapter after chapter of two inept people afraid to realize their feelings, their attraction, their lust to one another. While this book held promise the annoying way these too acted to one another bored me, I struggled chapter to chapter. I didn't connect with either Zoey or Drew. I felt no connection between the two. It was more sibling angst then steamy roommates unrealized.
Zoey lacked appeal for me. She harbored feelings for a deadbeat boyfriend who wronged her and worried about him. She also was a follower at work, never stepping up. Drew was a doctor. He also held no charm for me. A man whore, indecisive and combative. I just couldn't see these two as lovers.
It was an OK read and for that, I give it 2.5-3 stars. I would pass on this for one of the other roommate romance books out there. ...more
Jan 12, 2017 D.M. rated it really liked it
***Free Book Alert***
Roommate stories are on the tick list for me. It's my kind of book. This one was a little different from the usual because the sexual tension isn't there at the start. The main characters have lived together for a while. They already know each other bad habits.
Zoey is about to turn 30 and has fallen into a comfortable rut. Too much pizza, comfortable clothes and staying in have become normal.
Drew, on the other hand, has been a health fanatic. Good food and gym time has tran ***Free Book Alert***
Drew, on the other hand, has been a health fanatic. Good food and gym time has transformed him into a ladies man. He likes to go out partying, and date easy women.
They disagree about most things, but their friendship works. They support each other and are willing to compromise.
This book has some quick wit and embarrassing accidents. It's about accepting the one you love for who they are. 4 stars out of 5. ...more
Jul 13, 2016 K.Marie rated it it was amazing
Kat T. Masen has become one of my favorite authors.
I absolutely love her sarcastic heroines and her hotter than the depths of Hell alphas..
I am desperate for book two and will be back shortly to finish my review.
Roomie Wars is a #MustRead!
So don't be a #Jerk and #OneClick this bitch.
Aug 25, 2016 Tori Valenzuela rated it really liked it
Wow this was an amazing book! I have not really ever dived into a roommate book for the simple fact it’s almost cliché on how the story plot will go. Not this time! Kat T. Masen has taken the whole roommates falling in love to a different level. This book has humor, suspense, duh moments, and romance. I swear a few times I just wanted to reach into this book and give both Drew and Zoey a smack in the back of their heads. Then when they finally did realize what was going on I wanted to give them Wow this was an amazing book! I have not really ever dived into a roommate book for the simple fact it’s almost cliché on how the story plot will go. Not this time! Kat T. Masen has taken the whole roommates falling in love to a different level. This book has humor, suspense, duh moments, and romance. I swear a few times I just wanted to reach into this book and give both Drew and Zoey a smack in the back of their heads. Then when they finally did realize what was going on I wanted to give them that ‘should of had a V8’ forehead smack. Awesome Awesome Awesome Book! ...more
Jun 07, 2017 Christy (CaptainReadsALot rated it it was ok
Not my cup of tea
Well. I wanted to like this book and I did until drunken Drew entered the scene. Not only that but I didn't like Drew at all. He was short with Zoey, rude almost all the time, and so egotistical.
And Zoey. Talk about a woman lost. No idea what she wants. No idea who she even is.
These characters mimic real life and that's this books only saving grace.
Oct 17, 2016 Vintage rated it did not like it
Shelves: boring-heroine, dnf, idiot-her, hea-nope, no-chemistry, there-is-no-there-there, idiot-him, angsty, boring-hero, manwhore-on-prowl
I hated this couple and did not buy the relationship.
Started out with a cute premise but did not deliver.
DNF and skimmed.
Jul 01, 2019 Jezelle Gay rated it really liked it
A BEAUTIFUL ROM-COM!
From strangers to rommie,to friends,bestfriends and then lovers.A perfect combination of laughters,tears and happiness.Love this book! My first read of the author but she made me fell in love with her.
Jun 19, 2019 Nicole P rated it it was ok
Shelves: z-2018-randomizer, 2019-rlftci-book-count-challenge, annoying-cows, love-hate, 2019-rrrc-addicts-reading-challenge, 2019-wheel-o-brown, friends-to-lovers
This was frustrating and annoying to read! Both characters were stupid and the lack of communication between them was unnecessary and annoying. The female MC, Zoey, was stupid and petty. Nothing memorable about this book.
Feb 14, 2017 Trista Davis rated it really liked it
Awwww! This book was fucking adorable! I was smiling like a jackass for the last 30 minutes of reading it! Didn't care for all the unnecessary 80's movie and music references but to each their own.
Jan 27, 2019 Janneke Wolbers rated it it was amazing
Had been wanting to read this for a while.
Loved this story! From geek to stud... from roomies to lovers ..
Cannot wait to read more by this author
Mar 16, 2017 Jenn rated it liked it
Shelves: read-in-2017, new-author-to-me, books-i-own, signed-copies, romance, adult-fiction, 3-star-reads
Sometimes it's easier to live with boys than girls...that is unless you end up falling for said boy. Zoey wants no drama, no stress, no nothing, just a roommate. When Drew walks through her door, awkward and shy and a little nerdy, she thinks perfect! They become best friends over the course of living together until feelings start to change.
This one was fun. Zoey was snarky and stuck in the 80's. Drew was her polar opposite yet they worked well together. As friends. When Zoey's ex appears, he st Sometimes it's easier to live with boys than girls...that is unless you end up falling for said boy. Zoey wants no drama, no stress, no nothing, just a roommate. When Drew walks through her door, awkward and shy and a little nerdy, she thinks perfect! They become best friends over the course of living together until feelings start to change.
This one was fun. Zoey was snarky and stuck in the 80's. Drew was her polar opposite yet they worked well together. As friends. When Zoey's ex appears, he stirs up feelings in Drew that really shouldn't be there - mostly jealousy. This, of course, creates tension and drunken nights and avoidance.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect going in, but it was entertaining. Definitely will check out the sequel. ...more
Apr 25, 2017 Linda (Hua) Farmer rated it it was ok
sometimes, you need a quick, trashy, simply-written read to balance out your bookshelf!
Jan 05, 2017 BookSmacked rated it it was amazing
Shelves: great-reads
I love a good friends to lovers romance and this one was really really good.
Zoey and Drew are the best of friends they have been living together for awhile now.
Their friendship with one another was comical, perfect really. I loved the interaction, the banter back and forth.
Zoey was a little bit over the top at times with her outburst and her mood swings, I chuckled at certain moments because I could totally see me have the outbursts she did.
Drew was the perfect roommate, and such a great fri I love a good friends to lovers romance and this one was really really good.
Drew was the perfect roommate, and such a great friend.
You just wanted them to get together and couldn't wait for them to realise that they belonged together.
At one point I thought it wouldn't happen, my heart went into a bit of a panic thinking SHIT noooooo.
Of course every good book comes with a little bit of a FUCK NO part. However I'm glad that moment happened because it made the ending that much sweeter.
A great book can't wait to read Wedding Wars. ...more
Jan 06, 2017 Sbell rated it it was amazing
Such a great read. Zoey needs a new
roommate and fast. In walks Drew,
and his is exactly what Zoey is looking
for. She needs safe and Drew is safe.
Years pass, and relationships, and hook
ups, for the both of them, until one
kiss changes it all.
I felt like I was in this book with these
2 characters and not just reading about
them. Drew knew what Zoey needed
before she did. Sometimes you come
across a great book where the characters
just belong together. This was one of
those books.
I loved Zoey's antics, an Such a great read. Zoey needs a new
I loved Zoey's antics, and I loved Drews
transformation. But what I loved most
that was in the end Drew was always
there. Always.
I rarely read novellas, but the continuation
of their story is a novella called Wedding
Wars. I will not miss this!! More Drew, please. ...more
Jan 13, 2017 Iona Fincati rated it liked it
I am so irritated!! This started off really well but then started heading South very quickly.
The roommates never admit to their feelings. Zoey up and leaves for a year. Then everything is all I love you's when she's back.
It just frustrated me so much. There could've been such an amazing love story but it just fizzled out. Pity
Jul 11, 2016 Catherine Bibby (Rochelle's Reviews) rated it really liked it
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
From the moment I read the blurb, I knew that I had to read Zoe and Drew's story. What intrigued me the most was that the hero is a man who has more brains then brawn...or at least it started out that way. Once I began reading, I knew that I was right to select Roomie Wars. Zoe and Drew were funny, the sexual tension was boiling hot, and they soon had me under their spell. They had me laughing at the roomie rules about leaving the toilet seat do I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
From the moment I read the blurb, I knew that I had to read Zoe and Drew's story. What intrigued me the most was that the hero is a man who has more brains then brawn...or at least it started out that way. Once I began reading, I knew that I was right to select Roomie Wars. Zoe and Drew were funny, the sexual tension was boiling hot, and they soon had me under their spell. They had me laughing at the roomie rules about leaving the toilet seat down, settling disputes with rock, paper, scissors, and never mentioning events of naked mishaps. I couldn't help but immediately bond with both of these misfit, lost souls and their journey to find what was in front of them all along.
What starts as a roommate agreement between Zoey Richards and Drew Baldwin quickly morphs into a friendship full of frivolous arguments over music and a bond that no one could sever. I adored Zoe and her love of 80's music, Dirty Dancing, and Rainbow Brite. She is a spunky woman who has lost her self confidence and spirit because of a broken heart. Now she must recover and become more than a couch potato wearing a guacamole stained shirt stuffing her face with pizza and watching meaningless TV and wasting her life away.
Drew Baldwin starts this story a bit on the chunky side wearing a Sponge Bob Squarepants t-shirt on his way to a medical degree and showing a whole lot of geek. He is exactly what Zoe is looking for in a roommate so that she is not distracted by hormones and doesn't lose her motivation along the way. After four years of being roomies, maybe he is more temptation than she could have ever anticipated. I fell deeply for this highly intelligent, scrub wearing, healthy eating hottie. I couldn't wait to see him rock Zoey's world. Based off of their smokin' hot arguments, I just knew they would be off the charts together.
Kat Masen delivers a friends to lovers story that has readers sweating with desire long before any sexy action takes place. Roomie Wars is about so much more than just finding love, it is about discovering yourself and being in a relationship that celebrates your quirks and flaws instead of changing you. I highly recommend Roomie Wars for a read that is a scorcher and has a voice with depth. I couldn't help but experience the growing pains, heat, and joy that happens between these two roomies that become so much more to one another. ...more
Jul 10, 2016 Danielle from Short and Sassy rated it really liked it
Roomie Wars was such a delightful surprise for me! I went into this book, not knowing too much about it and fell in love with it!!
Zoe is looking for a roommate. She is in a bind, because her last roommate up and left her. She is scrambling to find a new one and knows she needs someone who is reliable and not going to be a crazy person. It is hard to find a stranger to live with and get along with. This time she has decided to look for a male roommate. Zoe thinks this could be the answer
Zoe is looking for a roommate. She is in a bind, because her last roommate up and left her. She is scrambling to find a new one and knows she needs someone who is reliable and not going to be a crazy person. It is hard to find a stranger to live with and get along with. This time she has decided to look for a male roommate. Zoe thinks this could be the answer to her problems. Males are less drama and more what she is looking for. If only she could find a normal one who she is not attracted to and wont have to worry about.
When she meets Andrew, she thinks she has found the perfect one. He is in med school. so he is smart and always studying. He is overweight and she is in shape. There is no attraction off the bat. He seems like a great fit.
As time goes on. Andrew and Zoe seem to switch places. Andrew gets into shape and Zoe is letting herself go. Zoe is dealing with sitting on the couch eating ice cream and being depressed because she was in a crappy relationship and found out her ex cheated on her with her best friend. Now, Zoe just mopes and Andrew is the one out and having fun.
When Andrew decides that Zoe has had enough moping, he forces her to go out with him and his friends. She needs the get over her ex and be herself again. At the beach, Zoe has a near death experience that makes her see that she is not where she wanted to be when she hits 30.
Things get a little crazy when she sees her ex at a wedding. Zoe and Andrew present to be a couple for Zoe's sake. She wants her ex to think she moved on and Andrew just wants to punch her ex in the face, so this is a compromise. When they share a kiss under false pretenses, feelings come to the surface for both Zoe and Andrew. This leads to a can of worms opening.
I must say, I really loved this story. I was on pins and needles the last few chapters. Holding my breathe, I was not sure where the couple would end up. Obstacles come up and lead Zoe and Andrew to different paths. The ending made me both laugh and cry,
I loved this book so much, I am now getting all of Kat T. Masen's other books!
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Born and bred in Sydney Australia, Kat T. Masen is a mother to four crazy boys and wife to one sane husband. Growing up in a generation where social media and fancy gadgets didn’t exist, she enjoyed reading from an early age and found herself immersed in these stories. After meeting friends on twitter who loved to read as much as she did, her passion to write began and the friendships continued on Born and bred in Sydney Australia, Kat T. Masen is a mother to four crazy boys and wife to one sane husband. Growing up in a generation where social media and fancy gadgets didn’t exist, she enjoyed reading from an early age and found herself immersed in these stories. After meeting friends on twitter who loved to read as much as she did, her passion to write began and the friendships continued on despite the distance. “I’m known to be crazy and humorous. Show me the most random picture of a dog in a wig and I’ll be laughing for days.” ...more
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Protect the future education of women; Keep AWS all girls
Annie Wright School Alumnae Action Group
Annie Wright School Board of Trustees and Administration
Annie Wright School’s Board of Trustees announced January 4, 2017 that it will allow boys into the Upper School beginning with ninth grade in the Fall of 2017. As you know, Annie Wright’s upper school has been an all-girls educational and boarding program for 133 years. In 1881, Charles Wright outlined his vision for our school:
"The school will provide education for the rising generation of daughters of the
pioneers, children who will lay a firm foundation for the great state that is to
be, a state which will require them to have kind, not callous hearts; joyous, not pampered spirits; broad, not petty minds; refined, not tawdry tastes; direct, not shifting speech – women who will meet wealth with simplicity, and poverty with dignity, and face life with quiet strength – developing from strength to strength; contributing to the righteous up-building of this great country."
There are no comparable single-sex educational opportunities for girls in the Northwest region.
1. They are eliminating an important resource for the community
a. After this decision, there will be 1 all girls boarding high school per 7.062
million in Washington state and 21 all girls boarding high schools per 318.9
million in the United States. This means that Washington is only serving
7,062,000 of the population while the rest of the nation is serving
15,185,714.3; that’s less than half of the national average;
b. If this decision is carried out, then young women in Washington state will be
underserved in this area;
c. There are a multitude of educational options for boys in a private school
setting in Washington state
2. There is is tremendous benefit of an all-girls education, as documented in the
a. http://www.ncgs.org/Pdfs/Resources/sax_final%20report_sing_1f02b4.pdf
http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/statistics_show_benefits_of_single_sex_education
c. http://www.ncgs.org/Pdfs/Resources/Athletics.pdf
We the undersigned, ask the Annie Wright School Board of Trustees and the administration for the following:
1. A reversal of their decision to enroll boys in the Annie Wright Upper School;
2. That no facilities for boys grades 9-12 be established on any part of Annie
Wright’s current campus;
3. That the “Annie Wright School” name not be used for any institution serving
boys grades 9-12th, whether it be on or off campus;
4. That the Board of Trustees acknowledge that they agree to not allow boys in
the Upper School, nor share the Annie Wright School campus site in any way
and they will not attempt this in the future without substantial input from
current students, families, faculty and staff, and former students,
families, faculty and staff.
We believe this will reaffirm Annie Wright’s commitment to educating and cultivating thoughtful and powerful women.
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Highlights » MotoGP
MotoGP, Marquez: “Not yet convinced by the new Honda engine"
Marc explains: “We have greater acceleration and top speed, but we risk suffering at slower tracks”
Submitted by Riccardo Gugliemetti on Mon, 29/01/2018 - 18:35
test sepang
The weather ruined Marc Marquez's plans on day two of testing at Sepang, preventing him from carrying out a time attack in the final stages. It doesn't affect the Honda rider too much though, as his work was less about the lap times and more about development of the bike. There is one aspect that the Spaniard might be a little anxious about, and that's the engine.
“It's a shame we couldn't ride at a track with slow corners like Jerez – states Marc – most of the Honda riders prefer the new engine, but I have some doubts. I think that with this type of engine we risk suffering at certain tracks with different gradients to Sepang. I think that Yamaha and Ducati will also face a similar situation. Our's is competitive but still needs to be improved in some areas. We won't know whether we've made the right choices or not until we reach Europe.”
The Spaniard is pleased with the work completed though.
“We've worked well and I'm happy. We focused on various details, with positive feedback. Then we turned our attention to the aerodynamics”.
The weather prevented him from making that step up in the standings though.
“A pity, because I used new tyres in the final stages, but it was too late and was raining, so it was of little use”.
He's taken a step forward with respect to Sunday.
"I feel like I have more confidence compared to yesterday. i also had fun riding the bike. At midday we analysed the work completed and then put together the best package. I was able to be quicker and more consistent, despite not yet feeling 100%”.
back to the engine and Marc has various opinions.
“I have two to test, one with more power, one with greater torque. For now I'm working with the one we used at Valencia. We'll have to decide between Malaysia and Thailand, because then the engines will be sealed and it will be too late in Qatar”.
Then there is the frame.
“This is another aspect we need to look at more closely. Up until now we've used the old one, from tomorrow we'll focus on the new one”.
The season is still to start, Sepang is only the first test and so there's no need to panic yet.
“This is just the beginning, we have time to improve. The Honda has also taken an important step forwards in terms of acceleration and top speed. Now it's time to concentrate on the tyres and electronics”.
We've also Marc take to the track with the new fairing today.
“The main goal is to have more aerodynamic load and prevent wheelieing. So as a result you lose out in terms of top speed. Also when you brake, the winglets offer advantages and disadvantages, in that it's hard to lean over. So we need to find better balance with this fairing, because over a long distance there's a risk of tyre consumption”.
Translated by Heather Watson
Marquez: “The Honda has improved, but the Ducati is still better”
Marquez:"Go to Yamaha? No, I'm happy in Honda"
Marquez: “Ducati has a little more compared to Honda”
Honda impresses at Jerez with Nakagami, Marquez and Lorenzo
Marquez is already in 2020: " The Honda doesn't exploit all its power...
Lorenzo: "With Marquez in Honda like with Rossi in Yamaha"
Sykes: "Kawasaki was a winner, BMW very promising"
The outcome of the first part of the season is positive: "We have to be able to make better use of the tires, but the progress is evident and impressive."
First win for Gerloff at Laguna Seca, Elias 2nd
The Yamaha rider takes his first win in this class thanks to an impressive pace. The Spaniard bests Beaubier to move up +39 in the overall standings
2 days 1 hour ago
Lowes: "The contract renewal? I'm not worried"
"I don't have an automatic renewal clause, but I don't think my speed and hard work is up for debate. We need to work on our stability in acceleration"
Elias wins Race 1 at Laguna Seca and extends the ranking
The Spanish rider got the better of the GerloffBeaubier Yamaha duo and now has +35 on the current champion. Beach 4th, fall for Herrin and Wyman.
Elias tries to break away on the bumpy Laguna Seca track
The Spanish rider is 26 points ahead of Beaubier, who scored a double whammy in California last year, Herrin, Gerloff, and Beach are ready for the challenge
Misano GP dedicates its poster to Valentino Rossi
Aldo Drudi and the promoter of the race have decided to dedicate a special tribute to the Doctor for his 40 years
July: Riders on vacation and test riders on the track
Dani Pedrosa will test the KTM in Brno and at the Red Bull Ring - Ducati, Aprilia, Honda, and Suzuki on the track at Misano at mid-month
Quartararò: "My crash made other riders happy today"
Fabio in the gravel: "I made a mistake on the straight and couldn't brake. Rins fell too, those behind were pleased. I had good pace, I could have battled with the best today"
Petrucci: "What a scary fall at 200km /h! I feared for my hand."
"It turned black. I thought it was broken. Angry with Mir because he saw me twice and stayed in the middle of the track. Tomorrow? It'll be difficult to fight for the podium."
Andrea Dovizioso, the sad Ducatista: "Marquez unbeatable with the GP19"
We need to start thinking about the future. We have to start thinking about it because our two best...
The Ducati that well-pleases is not well-served
Ducati understands this by now. This year's world championship will again be...
Yamaha like Ulysses before Quartararo's siren song
Valentino Rossi in the fifth row with the 14th time, the last Yamaha rider - and that satellite,...
Bautista trembles after Misano: Rea just 16 points behind
Alvaro Bautista's enormous advantage over Jonathan Rea has evaporated between Jerez and...
Hulk Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo, and audacity in motor sports
Marc Marquez didn't need to swell his muscles in Spain. His victory in the Barcelona Grand Prix...
Quartararo, truth will out... and the Yamaha crisis is uncovered
Two coincidences are a clue is what the great crime writer, Hercule Poirot, would have his Agatha...
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White House defends Trump World War one no-show - Graphic Online
White House defends Trump World War one no-show
BY: BBC
Category: International News
President Trump attended another scheduled visit to a US cemetery outside Paris on Sunday
The White House has defended US President Donald Trump's decision to miss a memorial event on Saturday after he faced a backlash.
Mr Trump, who was in France to mark the centenary of World War One's end, cancelled a visit to a US military cemetery amid heavy rain.
Bad weather and "near-zero visibility" grounded the presidential helicopter.
Mr Trump was reluctant to bring extra Paris traffic for a last-minute motorcade, officials said.
"President Trump did not want to cause that kind of unexpected disruption to the city and its people," press secretary Sarah Sanders said, noting the trip was 60 miles (96km) north-east of Paris.
Mr Trump spent much of Saturday at the American ambassador's residence, and visited another US cemetery in a Paris suburb on Sunday.
Critics observed how Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had travelled 118 miles outside Paris to attend a ceremony - in the rain - at a cemetery in Vimy.
Notable criticism came from British Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood, who took an apparent swipe at the president on Twitter, saying "rain did not prevent our brave heroes from doing their job".
His comments followed a scathing rebuke from Sir Nicholas Soames, a grandson of the wartime British leader Sir Winston Churchill.
The MP tweeted that Mr Trump was not fit to represent the US and said that he was a "pathetic inadequate" for not defying the weather "to pay his respects to the fallen".
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Mike Cooney enters 2020 race for governor
Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney said Wednesday amid a group of supporters in Butte’s Stodden Park that he is running for governor in 2020.
Mike Cooney enters 2020 race for governor Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney said Wednesday amid a group of supporters in Butte’s Stodden Park that he is running for governor in 2020. Check out this story on greatfallstribune.com: https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/07/03/montana-lieutenant-governor-run-governor/1639281001/
Phil Drake, Great Falls Tribune Published 1:29 p.m. MT July 3, 2019 | Updated 5:00 p.m. MT July 3, 2019
BUTTE – Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney said Wednesday amid a group of supporters in Butte’s Stodden Park that he is running for governor in 2020.
"I'm running to be nobody's governor, but yours," Cooney told several dozen people in a park pavilion as a child in the background chanted "We like Mike!" during parts of his speech.
Mike Cooney announces Wednesday at Stodden Park in Butte that he is running for governor. (Photo: PHIL DRAKE/GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE)
Cooney, 64, has served as lieutenant governor to fellow Democrat Gov. Steve Bullock since 2015. He was raised in Butte, so Wednesday’s announcement was a bit of a return to his home turf. He had long been rumored to be considering a run for the governor's seat.
Jackie Forba, who worked with Cooney in state government, introduced him to the crowd.
"Mike Cooney has been fighting for us as long as some of us can remember," she said.
He said his campaign would be about issues such as voting rights, workers' rights and women's rights. He vowed to protect public land, funds for public education and be an advocate for health care. He also said he would focus on holding down costs of prescription drugs.
It was cloudy as Cooney made his announcement, prompting temperatures to be a little brisk in the pavilion. Cooney said he was ready to get to work campaigning.
In this photo taken June 11, 2019, released by the Cooney For Montana campaign, is Montana's Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney in Helena. (Photo: COONEY FOR GOVERNOR VIA AP)
"If I wasn't wearing a coat, you could see I have already rolled up my sleeves," he said.
Cooney got his start in state politics as a representative from Butte in the 1970s. After working as an aide to former U.S. Sen. Max Baucus for six years, Cooney was elected Montana secretary of state in 1989, serving three terms.
Mike Cooney talks with reporters Wednesday shortly after announcing he is running for governor in 2020. (Photo: PHIL DRAKE/GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE)
He served in the Montana state senate and was senate president.
In the late 1990s, Cooney said he hired Bullock — then a recent law school graduate — to serve as chief legal counsel of the secretary of state. Bullock is termed out from running for governor again. He is now running for president in 2020.
Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney (Photo: Courtesy state of Montana)
Bullock issued a statement Wednesday in support of Cooney.
"Mike Cooney has always fought for Montana," he said. "He has gone above and beyond as lieutenant governor and has been a partner to this state to pass Medicaid expansion, expand access to public lands, and enhance our public education. I have no doubt he will do the same as governor.
Cooney later served as a state senator from Helena between 2003 and 2010, including a short stint as Senate president in 2007. He was serving as deputy director for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
His grandfather, Frank Cooney, served as Montana's eighth governor from 1933 to 1935.
Other Democrats already in the race for the June 2 primary include House minority leader Casey Schreiner and former state lawmaker Reilly Neill.
'We like Mike' buttons and signs were on display Wednesday for Mike Cooney's gubernatorial campaign kickoff. (Photo: PHIL DRAKE/GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE)
Butte is a stronghold for Democrats. In late June, Schreiner unveiled endorsements from the union town including Rep. Ryan Lynch, Rep. Derek Harvey and commissioners Shawn Fredrickson, Dan Callahan and Brendan McDonough.
In a news release, Schreiner, of Great Falls, called Butte a second home.
“My family’s roots in Butte run deep: One of my grandfathers worked for the Anaconda Copper Co. in the mines here, and it’s where I met the love of my life, Teresa. Butte families can count on me to fight for their future.”
Cooney called Schreiner "an incredibly talented young man."
"Frankly, we're friends," he said, adding he is looking forward to friendly competition.
Republicans already in the race include Rep. Greg Gianforte, Attorney General Tim Fox, Dr. Al Olszewski and former state lawmaker Gary Perry. Libertarian Ron S. Vandevender is also expected to run.
Democrats have held the governor's office since 2005.
The Montana Republican Party called Cooney "the very definition of a bureaucrat and career politician."
"As we watch Gov. Bullock march further to the left by embracing universal background checks, gun bans, sanctuary cities and open borders, and job-killing policies that will shut down Colstrip, Mike Cooney faces the following choice: Will he follow in Bullock's newfound liberal positions or run away from these far-left radical beliefs that threaten our liberties and Montana way of life," MT GOP Chair Don Kaltschmidt said.
The general election is Nov. 3, 2020.
Reporter Phil Drake is our eye on the state capitol. For tips, suggestions or comment, he can be reached at 406-231-9021 or pdrake@greatfallstribune.com. To support his work, subscribe today and get a special offer.
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Gast column: What will basketball be like in 100 years?
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Gast column: What will basketball be like in 100 years? Gast column Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1C8gqJt
Published 2:57 p.m. CT March 24, 2015
Wisconsin’s 100th state high school boys basketball tournament is history and it made me wonder just what the 200th tournament might be like.
The tournament will still played on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The Kohl Center will be long gone and replaced by a second-generation arena that will allow the patron to be greeted at the door by their seat that will whisk them to their assigned location. No need for ushers. Robots will also take care of your concession needs, although a restroom break will still require a walk.
By the way, I did mention the game would be on the campus of UW although the current location will be more of a historical site since there will be little use for academic or residential halls with students globally linked to computerized professors. The athletic teams may be the only ones living on campus except for the football team, which will be extinct.
You might ask that if the physical college will no longer exist, what about the high schools that will be sending teams to play in the tournament?
If tighter and tighter budgets don’t eventually strangle them, there will be conventional high schools in the early 22nd century with gyms, hallways and improved PA systems.
Thankfully, coaches will still be people although whistles will be obsolete. Both coaches and game officials will have automated messaging systems that will allow coaches to immediately inform players of practice instructions through an implanted receiver. Tradition dictates that they will hang from around the coach’s neck.
The officials’ futuristic whistle will have a button that will allow him to audibly feed into the electric scorebook and scoreboards or some other form of electricity in use at that time.
So your team makes it Madison and you just can’t wait to get there. By 2115 it’s unlikely we’ll have figured out Star Trek’s teleportation system. And if we have, it will be in such early development nobody will be willing to take the chance to see how they rematerialize in Madison. No problem, cars will be driving themselves so well by then that increased speed will make the trip quick and comfortable.
As for the game, anyone who thinks it won’t have changed 100 years from now has been sipping too much intergalactic punch. Just think how much the game has changed over the past century. The first WIAA tournament was staged in 1916. That was just 25 years after Dr. James Naismith hung a peach basketball from a balcony and two teams, with nine players each, went at it.
There was very little dribbling, pretty much just passing, because the quality of balls made bouncing them an inexact exercise. Grand Rapids scored just seven points in the first championship game.
More than any other sport, basketball has been ever changing. Once there was a jump ball after every basket. Now we rarely see them. The three-point shot is the latest innovation.
So as we look ahead, my predicted rule and equipment changes for high school ball in 2115 are a four-point basket from at last 30 feet out, the rim will be increased to 11 feet for high school games (12 for college and pros), there will be a shot clock and the ball will be made of some man-made luminescent fiber that will glow under a descendent of LED lighting.
Heaven knows what the uniforms will look like.
Jon Gast writes a weekly sports column for the Advocate. He can be reached by email at jsgast@gmail.com
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Greenpeace joins Sikad Subic Anti-Coal Run
Photo | January 30, 2012
Greenpeace volunteers join the thousands of advocates from other NGOs and community groups for the Anti-Coal Fun Run in Olongapo City organized by Sikad Subic, an organization that campaigns against the setting-up of coal fired power plants in the city. Coal-fired power plants are identified as the single biggest source of carbon emissions, largely responsible for climate change. Greenpeace is advocating for an Energy [R]evolution - a transformation in the way energy is used, produced and distributed - shifting away from fossil fuels such as coal, with an identified target of 50% Renewable Energy for the Philippines by 2020.
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Challenge – Managing and aggregating huge streams of meteorological data
The Japanese Meteorological Agency uses AMEDAS (Automated Meteorological Data Acquisition System) to collect data from over 1,300 observation stations distributed across Japan. Variables measured at these stations include precipitation, wind direction and speed, air temperature and hours of daylight. Reliability is essential as these streams of observational data must be transmitted to AMEDAS 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Agency uses ADESS (Automated Data Editing and Switching System) to aggregate this information along with meteorological data from other international and domestic weather agencies to forecast the weather and natural disasters. ADESS rapidly distributes this information to disaster prevention agencies, civilian meteorologists and the general public in the form of weather forecasts, weather and tsunami warnings and other weather alerts. ADESS not only improves the accuracy and availability of general weather forecasts, it also helps improve general safety by predicting natural disasters and mitigating their impact.
ADESS handles a massive volume of data each day (the equivalent of around 150,000 newspaper pages). The Agency needed an extremely robust, high-performance system to ensure non-stop aggregation and distribution capabilities, 365 days a year. It also wanted an open, scalable platform to accommodate future growth. It realized that Fujitsu had the technologies plus the development and operational experience needed to build a mission-critical system that could meet the Agency's current and future needs. Other factors in favor of Fujitsu included an attractive lifecycle cost that included maintenance.
Solution – Mission-critical levels of availability at attractive lifecycle cost
Fujitsu selected PRIMEPOWER UNIX servers, industry-standard PRIMERGY servers and an ETERNUS storage solution as the basic hardware building blocks. To increase system uptime, Fujitsu clustered the servers with PRIMECLUSTER. Not only does PRIMECLUSTER increase business continuity by failing applications over to a healthy node in the event of a fault, it also simplifies data management.
Fujitsu's Symfoware Server relational database management system increases reliability further by eliminating the risk of data loss during failover. This high-performance security management solution also reduces power consumption through efficient utilization of system resources. On the system management side, Fujitsu deployed its Systemwalker suite for autonomous operation and rapid identification of potential faults. Systemwalker includes tools for basic functions such as system and network administration, performance monitoring, asset management and job management. Last but not least, the Fujitsu Interstage integration platform allows the Agency to continuously visualize and optimize business operations.
Benefits – Greater safety through early prediction of natural disasters
Since going live, the ADESS and AMEDAS platforms have met the Agency's stability and performance requirements. As a result, the Agency is able to deliver rapid and reliable weather forecasts and warning information. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami underlined the importance of timely warnings and alerts. As the backbone of Japan's meteorological information system, AMEDAS and ADESS are thus making an invaluable contribution to personal safety and disaster mitigation.
Contacts for Technical Computing(Corporate Head Quarters: Japan)
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Wellington Vineyards
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Wine Tasting + Cheese Board for Two ($25), Four ($49), Six ($72) or Eight People ($95) at Te Aro Wine (Up to $200 Value)
Up to eight patrons can indulge in a wine tasting that includes a choice of five wines, accompanied by a cheese board to share for two
Guided Wine or Twilight Wine & Beer Tour: 1 ($139), 2 ($269), 4 ($539) or 6 Ppl ($809), Altitude Tours (Up to $1,134)
Wine aficionados can enjoy this guided Gibbston wine tour that includes complimentary pick-ups; opt to include craft beer tastings
Food & Drinks Value Voucher: 2 ($10 for $20), 4 ($20 for $40) or 6 People ($40 for $80) at Sobar
Patrons can enjoy dishes such as vegetarian pizza, fish and chips or loaded wedges with bacon, paired with a drink of choice
Scenic Helicopter Flight: Two ($338), Four ($676), Six People ($1,014) with Wellington Helicopters (Up to $1,434 Value)
Enjoy views of the West Coast, Makari wind farm, Oteranga bay, and the Karori Rock lighthouse; valid on Saturdays and Sundays
Wellington Helicopters • 0.4 km
Three-Course Dinner Cruise + $500 Bar Tab for 30, 40, 50 or 60 People with East By West Ferries (Up to $4,085 Value)
Up to 60 people can cruise and party for three hours in Wellington Harbour enjoying a three-course buffet dinner as well as a $500 bar tab
3-Hour 4WD South Coast & Seal Colony Tour: Child ($39), Adult ($75) or Up to Eight People ($499) from Seal Coast Safari
Take in picturesque views of South Coast, see the Leaning Lighthouse and enjoy an encounter with the seals during this three-hour 4WD tour
Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo: 1-Day or 2-Day Child, Adult or Pensioner Tickets with Bonus Discounts (Up to $56 Value)
Home to over 1,200 animals, the zoo showcases African animals in an open-plain savannah, kangaroo feeding and live crocodile and bird shows
Reptile Park Entry for a Child ($5), Adult ($10) or Family of Four ($25), Ti Point (Up to $50 Value)
Get up close to a fascinating collection of exotic and native reptiles in their natural habitat, including alligators, dragons and tortoises
Ti Point
$10.00 from $5.00
Whale Watching Experience: Child ($62.50), Adult (from $90) or Family (from $249) with Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari
See whales and dolphins up close and personal during this marine safari, including expert commentary from research scientists
From $3 for Entry to Deer Story Museum Bar and Cafe (From $6 Value)
Learn more about New Zealand’s deer farming history with a visit to a museum and working deer farm; opt to include a BBQ lunch and tour
The Deer Story Museum
$6.25 from $3.00
South Island: One Adult Ticket for TranzAlpine Return Rail Trip with One- or Two-Night Stay
Join the TranzAlpine Train at Christchurch to enjoy a one or two night stay with options of cooked breakfast, tours, rental car and hotpools
Christchurch Railway Station
Hobbiton + Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour for Adult ($279) or Child ($149) with Auckland and Beyond Tours (From $185 Value)
Visit the Hobbiton village where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies were filmed, and see the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Helicopter Flight: 20-Min for 1 ($189) or 4 Ppl ($749), or 45-Min for 1 ($255) or 4 Ppl ($1,015) with Heliview Flights
Satisfy the hunger for spectacular vistas with a 20-min flight or opt for a 45-min experience with a remote alpine landing and refreshments
4-Hour Scenic Glenorchy & Paradise Tour for 1 ($109), 4 ($199) or 6 People ($380) with Altitude Tours (Up to $676 Value)
Visit locations where Lord of the Rings was filmed during this small-scale tour, and enjoy kiwi-style morning or afternoon tea
2-Hr Quad Biking Adventure: 1 Child Passenger ($60) or 4 ($394) or 6 Adults ($592) at Amuri Jet Hanmer Springs
Up to six participants can appreciate the picturesque scenery of Hanmer Springs during a two-hour quad biking adventure
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Adult ($199) or Child Ticket ($149) with Auckland and Beyond Tours (From $868 Value)
Visit the Hobbiton village where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies were filmed, and enjoy a drink in The Green Dragon Inn
Scenic Kayaking Tour to Manupirua Hot Springs: 1 ($89) 2 ($179) or 4 Ppl ($250) with Kaituna Kayaks (Up to $600 Value)
Up to four adventurers can enjoy a kayaking tour, and then head to the Manupirua Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in natural pools
Queenstown Sightseeing Tour with Wine Tasting for 1 ($119), 2 ($219), 4 ($419) or 6 People ($619) with Altitude Tours
Visit locations where Lord of the Rings was filmed during this small-scale tour, and enjoy shared cheeseboard and some wine tasting
West Coast: Up to 4-Day Rail Trail Cycle Tour with Optional Return Shuttle or Guide
Hop on a fully equipped bike and take in the beautiful scenery with locations including Alpine Lakes, Wetlands Boardwalk and Ross Gold Town
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland Tour: Child ($149), Adult ($229) or Family ($749) with Auckland and Beyond Tours
Visit one of New Zealand’s geothermal wonders, see a geyser eruption, and learn about the formation of geysers during this tour
Restaurants in Wellington
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Adaptive radiation—Diversification of a species or single ancestral type into several forms that are each adaptively specialized to a specific niche.
Agonistic—Behavioral patterns that are aggressive in context.
Allopatric—Occurring in separate, nonoverlapping geographic areas.
Alpha breeder—The reproductively dominant member of a social unit.
Altricial—An adjective referring to a mammal that is born with little, if any, hair, is unable to feed itself, and initially has poor sensory and thermoregulatory abilities.
Amphibious—Refers to the ability of an animal to move both through water and on land.
Austral—May refer to "southern regions," typically meaning Southern Hemisphere. May also refer to the geographical region included within the Transition, Upper Austral, and Lower Austral Life Zones as defined by C. Hart Merriam in 1892-1898. These zones are often characterized by specific plant and animal communities and were originally defined by temperature gradients especially in the mountains of southwestern North America.
Bergmann's rule—Within a species or among closely related species of mammals, those individuals in colder environments often are larger in body size. Bergmann's rule is a generalization that reflects the ability of en-dothermic animals to more easily retain body heat (in cold climates) if they have a high body surface to body volume ratio, and to more easily dissipate excess body heat (in hot environments) if they have a low body surface to body volume ratio.
Bioacoustics—The study of biological sounds such as the sounds produced by bats or other mammals.
Biogeographic region—One of several major divisions of the earth defined by a distinctive assemblage of animals and plants. Sometimes referred to as "zoogeographic regions or realms" (for animals) or "phytogeographic regions or realms" (for plants). Such terminology dates from the late nineteenth century and varies considerably. Major biogeographic regions each have a somewhat distinctive flora and fauna. Those generally recognized include Nearctic, Neotropical, Palearctic, Ethiopian, Oriental, and Australian.
Blow—Cloud of vapor and sea water exhaled by cetaceans.
Boreal—Often used as an adjective meaning "northern"; also may refer to the northern climatic zone immediately south of the Arctic; may also include the Arctic, Hud-sonian, and Canadian Life Zones described by C. Hart Merriam.
Brachiating ancestor—Ancestor that swung around by the arms.
Breaching—A whale behavior—leaping above the water's surface, then falling back into the water, landing on its back or side.
Cephalopod—Member of the group of mollusks such as squid and octopus.
Cladistic—Evolutionary relationships suggested as "tree" branches to indicate lines of common ancestry.
Cline—A gradient in a measurable characteristic, such as size and color, showing geographic differentiation. Various patterns of geographic variation are reflected as clines or clinal variation, and have been described as "ecogeographic rules."
Cloaca—A common opening for the digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts found in monotreme mammals.
Colony—A group of mammals living in close proximity, interacting, and usually aiding in early warning of the presence of predators and in group defense.
Commensal—A relationship between species in which one benefits and the other is neither benefited nor harmed.
Congeneric—Descriptive of two or more species that belong to the same genus.
Conspecific—Descriptive of two or more individuals or populations that belong to the same species.
Contact call—Simple vocalization used to maintain communication or physical proximity among members of a social unit.
Convergent evolution—When two evolutionarily unrelated groups of organisms develop similar characteristics due to adaptation to similar aspects of their environment or niche.
Coprophagy—Reingestion of feces to obtain nutrients that were not ingested the first time through the digestive system.
Cosmopolitan—Adjective describing the distribution pattern of an animal found around the world in suitable habitats.
Crepuscular—Active at dawn and at dusk.
Critically Endangered—A technical category used by IUCN for a species that is at an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future.
Cryptic—Hidden or concealed; i.e., well-camouflaged patterning.
Dental formula—A method for describing the number of each type of tooth found in an animal's mouth: incisors (I), canines (C), premolars (P), and molars (M). The formula gives the number of each tooth found in an upper and lower quadrant of the mouth, and the total is multiplied by two for the total number of teeth. For example, the formula for humans is: I2/2 C1/1 P2/2 M3/3 (total, 16, times two is 32 teeth).
Dimorphic—Occurring in two distinct forms (e.g., in reference to the differences in size between males and females of a species).
Disjunct—A distribution pattern characterized by populations that are geographically separated from one another.
Diurnal—Active during the day.
DNA-DNA hybridization—A technique whereby the genetic similarity of different animal groups is determined based on the extent to which short stretches of their DNA, when mixed together in solution in the laboratory, are able to join with each other.
Dominance hierarchy—The social status of individuals in a group; each animal can usually dominate those animals below it in a hierarchy.
Dorso-ventrally—From back to front.
Duetting—Male and female singing and integrating their songs together.
Echolocation—A method of navigation used by some mammals (e.g., bats and marine mammals) to locate objects and investigate surroundings. The animals emit audible "clicks" and determine pathways by using the echo of the sound from structures in the area.
Ecotourism—Travel for the primary purpose of viewing nature. Ecotourism is now "big business" and is used as a non-consumptive but financially rewarding way to protect important areas for conservation.
Ectothermic—Using external energy and behavior to regulate body temperature. "Cold-blooded."
Endangered—A term used by IUCN and also under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in the United States in reference to a species that is threatened with imminent extinction or extirpation over all or a significant portion of its range.
Endemic—Native to only one specific area.
Endothermic—Maintaining a constant body-temperature using metabolic energy. "Warm-blooded."
Eocene—Geological time period; subdivision of the Tertiary, from about 55.5 to 33.7 million years ago.
Ethology—The study of animal behavior.
Exotic—Not native.
Extant—Still in existence; not destroyed, lost, or extinct.
Extinct—Refers to a species that no longer survives anywhere.
Extirpated—Referring to a local extinction of a species that can still be found elsewhere.
Feral—A population of domesticated animal that lives in the wild.
Flehmen—Lip curling and head raising after sniffing a female's urine.
Forb—Any herb that is not a grass or grass-like.
Fossorial—Adapted for digging.
Frugivorous—Feeds on fruit.
Granivorous—Feeding on seeds.
Gravid—Pregnant.
Gregarious—Occuring in large groups.
Hibernation—A deep state of reduced metabolic activity and lowered body temperature that may last for weeks or months.
Holarctic—The Palearctic and Nearctic bigeographic regions combined.
Hybrid—The offspring resulting from a cross between two different species (or sometimes between distinctive subspecies).
Innate—An inherited characteristic.
Insectivorous—Technically refers to animals that eat insects; generally refers to animals that feed primarily on insects and other arthropods.
Introduced species—An animal or plant that has been introduced to an area where it normally does not occur.
Iteroparous—Breeds in multiple years.
Jacobson's organ—Olfactory organ found in the upper palate that first appeared in amphibians and is most developed in these and in reptiles, but is also found in some birds and mammals.
Kiva—A large chamber wholly or partly underground, and often used for religious ceremonies in Pueblo Indian villages.
Mandible—Technically an animal's lower jaw. The plural, mandibles, is used to refer to both the upper and lower jaw. The upper jaw is technically the maxilla, but often called the "upper mandible."
Marsupial—A mammal whose young complete their embryonic development outside of the mother's body, within a maternal pouch.
Matrilineal—Describing a social unit in which group members are descended from a single female.
Migration—A two-way movement in some mammals, often dramatically seasonal. Typically latitudinal, though in some species is altitudinal or longitudinal. May be short-distance or long-distance.
Miocene—The geological time period that lasted from about 23.8 to 5.6 million years ago.
Molecular phylogenetics—The use of molecular (usually genetic) techniques to study evolutionary relationships between or among different groups of organisms.
Monestrous—Experiencing estrus just once each year or breeding season.
Monogamous—A breeding system in which a male and female mate only with one another.
Monophyletic—A group (or clade) that shares a common ancestor.
Monotypic—A taxonomic category that includes only one form (e.g., a genus that includes only one species; a I
species that includes no subspecies).
Montane—Of or inhabiting the biogeographic zone of rel- l atively moist, cool upland slopes below timberline domi- ss nated by large coniferous trees. ar y
Morphology—The form and structure of animals and plants.
Mutualism—Ecological relationship between two species in which both gain benefit.
Near Threatened—A category defined by the IUCN suggesting possible risk of extinction in the medium term (as opposed to long or short term) future.
Nearctic—The biogeographic region that includes temperate North America. faunal region.
Neotropical—The biogeographic region that includes South and Central America, the West Indies, and tropical Mexico.
New World—A general descriptive term encompassing the Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic regions.
Niche—The role of an organism in its environment; multidimensional, with habitat and behavioral components.
Nocturnal—Active at night.
Melon—The fat-filled forehead of aquatic mammals of the order Cetacea.
Metabolic rate—The rate of chemical processes in living organisms, resulting in energy expenditure and growth. Metabolic rate decreases when an animal is resting and increases during activity.
Old World—A general term that usually describes a species or group as being from Eurasia or Africa.
Oligocene—The geologic time period occurring from about 33.7 to 23.8 million years ago.
Omnivorous—Feeding on a broad range of foods, both plant and animal matter.
Palearctic—A biogeographic region that includes temperate Eurasia and Africa north of the Sahara.
Paleocene—Geological period, subdivision of the Tertiary, from 65 to 55.5 million years ago.
Pelage—Coat, skin, and hair.
Pelagic—An adjective used to indicate a relationship to the open sea.
Pestiferous—Troublesome or annoying; nuisance.
Phylogeny—A grouping of taxa based on evolutionary history.
Piscivorous—Fish-eating.
Placental—A mammal whose young complete their embryonic development within the mother's uterus, joined to her by a placenta.
Pleistocene—In general, the time of the great ice ages; geological period variously considered to include the last 1 to 1.8 million years.
Pliocene—The geological period preceding the Pleisto-cence; the last subdivision of what is known as the Tertiary; lasted from 5.5 to 1.8 million years ago.
Polyandry—A breeding system in which one female mates with two or more males.
Polygamy—A breeding system in which either or both male and female may have two or more mates.
Polygyny—A breeding system in which one male mates with two or more females.
Polyphyletic—A taxonomic group that is believed to have originated from more than one group of ancestors.
Post-gastric digestion—Refers to the type of fermentative digestion of vegetative matter found in tapirs and other animals by which microorganisms decompose food in a caecum. This is not as thorough a decomposition as occurs in ruminant digesters.
Precocial—An adjective used to describe animals that are born in an advanced state of development such that they generally can leave their birth area quickly and obtain their own food, although they are often led to food and guarded by a parent.
Proboscis—The prehensile trunk (a muscular hydrostat) found in tapirs, elephants, etc.
Quaternary—The geological period, from 1.8 million years ago to the present, usually including two subdivisions: the Pleistocene, and the Holocene.
Refugium (pl. refugia) —An area relatively unaltered during a time of climatic change, from which dispersion and speciation may occur after the climate readjusts.
Reproductive longevity—The length of an animal's life over which it is capable of reproduction.
Ruminant—An even-toed, hoofed mammal with a four-chambered stomach that eats rapidly to regurgitate its food and chew the cud later.
Scansorial—Specialized for climbing.
Seed dispersal—Refers to how tapirs and other animals transport viable seeds from their source to near or distant, suitable habitats where they can successfully germinate. Such dispersal may occur through the feces, through sputum, or as the seeds are attached and later released from fur, etc.
Semelparity—A short life span, in which a single instance of breeding is followed by death in the first year of life.
Sexual dimorphism—Male and female differ in morphology, such as size, feather size or shape, or bill size or shape.
Sibling species—Two or more species that are very closely related, presumably having differentiated from a common ancestor in the recent past; often difficult to distinguish, often interspecifically territorial.
Sonagram—A graphic representation of sound.
Speciation—The evolution of new species.
Spy-hopping—Positioning the body vertically in the water, with the head raised above the sea surface, sometimes while turning slowly.
Steppe—Arid land with vegetation that can thrive with very little moisture; found usually in regions of extreme temperature range.
Suspensory—Moving around or hanging by the arms.
Sympatric—Inhabiting the same range.
Systematist—A specialist in the classification of organisms; systematists strive to classify organisms on the basis of their evolutionary relationships.
Taxon (pl. taxa) —Any unit of scientific classification (e.g., species, genus, family, order).
Taxonomist—A specialist in the naming and classification of organisms. (See also Systematist. Taxonomy is the older science of naming things; identification of evolutionary relationships has not always been the goal of tax-onomists. The modern science of systematics generally incorporates taxonomy with the search for evolutionary relationships.)
Taxonomy—The science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms into groups.
Territoriality—Refers to an animal's defense of a certain portion of its habitat against other conspecifics. This is often undertaken by males in relation to one another and as a lure to females.
Territory—Any defended area. Territorial defense is typically male against male, female against female, and within a species or between sibling species. Area defended varies greatly among taxa, seasons, and habitats. A territory may include the entire home range, only the area immediately around a nest, or only a feeding area.
Tertiary—The geological period including most of the Cenozoic; from about 65 to 1.8 million years ago.
Thermoregulation—The ability to regulate body temperature; can be either behavioral or physiological.
Tribe—A unit of classification below the subfamily and above the genus.
Truncal erectness—Sitting, hanging, arm-swinging
(brachiating), walking bipedally with the backbone held vertical.
Ungulate—A hoofed mammal.
Upper cone—The circle in which the arm can rotate when raised above the head.
Viable population—A population that is capable of maintaining itself over a period of time. One of the major conservation issues of the twenty-first century is determining what is a minimum viable population size. Population geneticists have generally come up with estimates of about 500 breeding pairs.
Vulnerable—A category defined by IUCN as a species that is not Critically Endangered or Endangered, but is still facing a threat of extinction.
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Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, along with community leaders, major corporate sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and its newest partner family, The Pimentel’s, celebrated the completion of a 1,900 square foot, 3-bedroom, single family home at a dedication ceremony in Bergenfield, NJ on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:30 am. The Energy Star-certified home features Blue Jean insulation made from recycled denim, LED light bulbs, and energy-efficient appliances donated by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Carlos and Geovana Pimentel and their two children, ages 8 and 5, look forward to moving out of their one bedroom apartment and into their new home. Carlos and Geovana have volunteered 425 hours on the building of their home as well as representing Habitat Bergen at advocacy events. Other major home sponsors for the home include The Jose M. Garcia Foundation, Inc., OritaniBank Charitable Foundation, McInerney Jansen Family Foundation, Mercedes-Benz USA, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., SUEZ North America Foundation, and a generous anonymous donor. View the coverage of the Home Dedication Ceremony below.
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Our Sandy Restoration Project
(Completed December 2015)
Habitat Bergen embarked on its Sandy Restoration project to "Repair. Rebuild. ReStore." in Little Ferry, NJ, one of the multiple towns that was devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Our affiliate launched a block-by-block approach, repairing multiple houses that have been victimized by Superstorm Sandy, in effort to revitalize the town. Thanks to the work done by our dedicated volunteers, the affiliate is proud to say we have completed 80 critical home repairs throughout Little Ferry, Moonachie, Hackensack and Fairview.
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Habitat Bergen's first LEED-certified project comprises two duplexes, creating four 3-bedroom homes on Westervelt Place. This project was unique for Habitat in that it required special attention to design, energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, etc. to qualify for the gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
Our New Milford Project
This collaboration with Bonim Builders was designed to renovate the Komninos' family home to make life more comfortable for Zoey, their youngest daughter, severely afflicted with seizure disorder and cerebral palsy. The renovation provided wheelchair access throughout the first floor, a handicap bathroom with wheel-in tub accessibility; enlarged the bedroom to accommodate medical and therapy equipment; provided future living space for a live-in caregiver, and direct accessibility to the outside. Zoey is dependent on life-giving equipment, so provision is being made to provide an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), and a generator backup to sustain her through prolonged outages. Zoey is thriving in her new home with her family and all thanks to our amazing volunteers!
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We received a wonderful donation of land from the town of Waldwick to complete the renovation of an existing 1500 square foot 1790 farmhouse. With the help of our amazing volunteers we have built two 2-bedroom homes, one 3-bedroom home and one 4-bedroom home. Our families are happily residing in their homes.
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On May 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Zoe's Place, a group home for homeless teen mothers and their babies. This project at 58 Farnham Avenue in Garfield was actually a joint effort made possible by funding from Bergen County Community Development and Bergen County's United Way and built by Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County. The need for such a dwelling was originally identified by Jane Fiedler and Susan Knowlton, whose passion for helping those less fortunate ignited the enthusiasm of many individuals and groups. Volunteers devoted countless hours to hanging sheetrock, spackling, painting and landscaping so this previous eyesore would become a charming home for these deserving young families. Mayor Frank Calandriello led a group of special guests in cutting the ribbon. The teenage mothers and their babies are happily residing in a place they can call home.
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