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Movie Reviews of films that will be playing at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) in 2017. Go to TIFF 2017 Movie Reviews and read reviews of films showing at the festival.
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Secret Warriors has only been on the stands for about two years, but in that time the series has built up an incredibly complex mythology with numerous unanswered questions. As the final arc, "Wheels Within Wheels," gets underway, those questions are finally being addressed. Issue #25 in particular seems billed as the point where many of the more burning mysteries of the series are finally explained. To some extent that's true, although issue #25 raises at least as many new questions in the process. This late into the game, it's worrisome to see Secret Warriors growing still more complex. But darned if it doesn't continue to be one of Marvel's most engrossing books.
The vast majority of this oversized issue takes place in the year 1961, which (probably not coincidentally) also happens to be the year Marvel entered the Silver Age with Fantastic Four #1. Immediately Jonthan Hickman reveals the full lineup of the Great Wheel, that zodiac-themed gathering of men first introduced in Dark Reign: The List - Secret Warriors. Though most members had been revealed one way or another already, it is exciting to see the full scope of what Hickman has assembled. Once again, this issue makes it clear how far beyond the initial premise of Nick Fury and his Caterpillar File recruits this book has evolved.
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Still, it's difficult not to imagine what Hickman might have done with this flashback had he even more room. The decision to cut down Secret Warriors from its original 60-issue outline has been both a blessing and a curse. In an era of decompression and strict six-issue story arcs, the series is fast-paced and intensely focused. Particularly in the last six months or so, the book has really suffered from the inability to slow down and savor the sweeter moments. Issue #24 specifically was unable to provide its events with the space and attention they deserved. This installment is hardly as abridged as that, but nearly every page offers an exchange or a battle that readers will find themselves wishing could have been expanded. Some characters, such as Jacob Fury and Cornelius van Lunt, simply don't receive the attention they deserve.
Alessandro Vitti returns to illustrate the full issue this month. For the flashback scenes, Vitti adopts a slightly more restrained style, with less of the grit and shadow that his work generally offers. It suits the retro '60s setting well enough without veering too far away from the familiar Secret Warriors aesthetic. Vitti's pages are a bit cluttered at times, perhaps a necessity given the densely packed script. The real problem is that Vitti doesn't always distinguish his characters very well. It can be a hassle to determine which Fury sibling is featured in a panel, or if that Russian soldier is Orion or Magadan, and so on, so forth.
Both immensely satisfying and frustratingly crowded, Secret Warriors #25 ensures that "Wheels Within Wheels" is living up to its name. It seems that new answers only breed new questions, and the book will continue to grow more complicated until the very end. The question most worth asking is whether Hickman can wrap up these many loose ends by the finale, or whether Secret Warriors will go down in history as merely one incomplete piece of a large whole.


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Epic Justice league LEGO Sets Revealed!
Available August 2017
By Alex Burns
The LEGO Group have revealed some seriously cool new sets based on Warner Bros. Pictures upcoming Justice League. The sets boast all the iconic DC Comics heroes and may even offer some hints as to what will appear in the film itself.
Battle of Atlantis
Team up with Aquaman and the Atlantean guards to stop the super-jumping Parademon stealing the Mother Box in this all-action LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes Battle of Atlantis set. The underwater Atlantis scene features a grand arch to knock over with the Parademon's Super Jumper. Also includes the Mother Box and 4 minifigures with assorted weapons to add to the role-play battle fun.
Knightcrawler Tunnel Attack
Drive and crawl with Batman's all-terrain vehicle and reclaim the Mother Box from the evil Parademons, in this exciting LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Knightcrawler Tunnel Attack set. The Knightcrawler features 4 posable limbs, each with 2-wheel tracks, plus dual 6-stud rapid shooters and an opening cockpit for Batman. Includes 4 minifigures with weapons—including Batman's Batarang, The Flash's 2 Power Blasts and the Parademons' handheld stud shooters—to ramp up the role-play battle action.
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Team up with the Justice League against Steppenwolf and the Parademons to claim the precious Mother Box, in this exciting LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Flying Fox: Batmobile Airlift Attack set. The Flying Fox features a 2-minifigure cockpit with a lift-off canopy, 2 spring-loaded shooters, 2 stud shooters and space inside for the Batmobile with an opening cockpit, 3 stud shooters and adjustable wings. Includes 6 minifigures with weapons—including Cyborg's attachable stud-shooting arm—plus a Steppenwolf big figure.
All three Justice League LEGO sets are set to arrive August 1 and range in price from $19.99 to $129.99.
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's (Henry Cavill) selfless act, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
Justice League is set for release November 2017.
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Last weekend, together with my son and friends we headed to Highstreet 1 Utama, to participate in PLAY-DOH® Month Celebration. It was a momentous occasion where PLAY-DOH® celebrates its heritage of more than five decades by holding an event entitled 'Shape A Colourful Community'. This event aims to provide families the opportunity to sculpt Malaysian-inspired PLAY-DOH® creations and showcased our different culture and heritage.
The versatile PLAY-DOH® compound, with its wide range of colours and tools can be moulded into many shapes, giving us a free rein to explore our creativity and imagination to the maximum. My son Kenwyn at PLAY-DOH® School, an experiment free-play area for little kids to sample the all new PLAY-DOH® Cupcake Celebration Playset and Swirl and Scoop Ice Cream at the Sweet Shoppe!
We also participated in creating the most PLAY-DOH® sculptures in a single day event as well. The aim was to create 1,500 sculptures and entries will be submitted to The Malaysia Book of Records. Check out the colourful and creative PLAY-DOH® sculptures reflecting Malaysian's heritage on displayed at the event area.
The most creative sculptures in two categories will win exclusive PLAY-DOH® prizes and will also be featured in PLAY-DOH® website. Categories are divided into:
- Most Outstanding PLAY-DOH® Sculpture (Below 12 years old)
- Most Outstanding PLAY-DOH® Sculpture (Above 13 years old)
It was a great bonding time for me and my son. On top of that, my mother-in-law had tons of fun playing with her favourite grandson. Hopefully, they will hold another PLAY-DOH® event soon. By the way, for winner announcements and information on PLAY-DOH® Month visit www.playdoh.com!


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Alison Wahl created Stellar Jewels in the year 2000. She most recently added a new style: Stellar Jewels goes "AWahl" using her name for the line of jewels. These designs are contemporary and made with semi-precious stones and two types of metals,Sterling and Bronze. She continues to create her signature designs of Drusy Jewelry and her Under Water World using Sea Glass, Shells and Bone carvings of Mermaids and Starfish.
Alison grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and graduated from Ithaca College, NY in Theater and Art. She attended San Francisco State University and received a degree in Teaching. She enjoys her life on Maui, Hawaii and is busy creating upcoming collections. Alison spends summers in majestic Bend, Oregon and enjoys the cultural life of
San Francisco, California. Alison travels the world and incorporates her collected stones and seashells in Silver Handmade Jewelry.
The name Stellar literally means "pertaining to stars". "There is nothing like a dark sky with the lights above creating wonderful constellations, planets and stars to make you know you are alive." "Stellar" which refers to "the best" translated in Hawaiian to mean, No Ka Oi, and that is what she strives for in her jewelry line. Stellar Jewels and AWahl Designs can be found up the West Coast and throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
WHERE TO FIND Stellar Jewels
Kula Market Place
Kula, Hawaii
Jordanne Gallery
Makawao, Hawaii
By the Bay
Paia, Hawaii
Sargent's Fine Jewelry
Lahaina, Hawaii
Totally Hawaiian
Whalers Village, Lahaina, Hawaii
Turnbull Fine Art
Wailuku, Hawaii
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Red Koi Collection
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The Collection at the Cafe
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British taxpayers will have to fork out £500 million over the next five years to pay for flights home for thousands of illegal immigrants and failed asylum seekers. Around £200 million of this will be spent on purchasing airline tickets chartering special flights.
The figure came to light after the Home Office published a tender inviting private companies to bid to supply its deportation services. The document says:
"In order to facilitate the removal of detainees from the UK, it is necessary to provide sufficient escort and transportation staff to enable their safe and secure passage.
"This will include vulnerable detainees, as well as those who refuse to leave the UK voluntarily and those being removed on chartered flights.
"The total contract value for Escorting and Travel Services is estimated at £500m including travel ticket costs of approximately £200m."
The Times reports that Whitehall sources say the figure is based on the estimated number of future migrants who will need to be deported.
On top of this, UK taxpayers are also expected to have to help pay for migrants at Calais to be sent home under deal that Home Secretary Theresa May has signed with her French counterpart.
The figures come on the same day new data was published showing UK immigration at a record high. The Office for National Statistics said that net migration was now above 330,000, reporting that the "increase in non-EU net migration to 196,000 (up 39,000) was also statistically significant".
It added: "53,000 Romanian and Bulgarian citizens immigrated to the UK in YE March 2015, a statistically significant increase and almost double the 28,000 in the previous 12 months."
UKIP leader Nigel Farage told Breitbart London: "These figures reflect borderless Britain and total impotence of the British government. If open borders are not part of the Cameron [EU referendum] renegotiation then what's the point of it?"


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Emma Roberts as Nancy Drew
Josh Flitter as Corky
Craig Gellis as Thug
Rich Cooper as Charlie
Max Thieriot as Ned Nickerson
Rachael Leigh Cook as Jane Brighton
Amy Bruckner as Bess
Tate Donovan as Carson Drew
Barry Bostwick as Dashiel Biedermeyer
Kay Panabaker as George
Cliff Bemis as Chief McGinnis
Laura Harring as Dehlia Draycott
Monica Parker as Hannah
Caroline Aaron as Barbara Barbara
Marshall Bell as Leshing
Kelly Vitz as Trish
Adam Goldberg as Arrogant Director
Krystle Hernandez as Allie
Dana Lee as Louie
Pat Carroll as Landlady
Emma Roberts delivers a good performance in "Nancy Drew." Young girls will enjoy it, but adults might find the tone and pacing a bit all over the map.
"Nancy Drew" is based on the long running book series created by Mildred Wirt Benson.
Nancy Drew is a spunky teenager from a small, quaint town that seems stuck in the 1950's. She is athletic, intelligent, resourceful, brave, and an excellent detective. However, when her father takes a temporary job in Los Angeles, she finds herself going from the town star to high school outcast. This doesn't deter Nancy, though, as she immerses herself in yet another mystery (against her father's wishes).
The mansion she stays in with her father holds a Hollywood murder mystery. Rising star Dehlia Draycott was killed in the house in the 1980s, but her murder was never solved. Nancy begins piecing together clues from items left in the house, but she eventually turns over one stone too many. As resourceful as Nancy is, she'll need the help of new and old friends to solve the case and escape the bad guys.
"Nancy Drew" is rated PG for mild violence, thematic elements and brief language.
What Worked:
I was probably a bit more receptive to "Nancy Drew" than many other folks in my demographic. My 8-year-old daughter recently started reading the "Nancy Drew" books and was counting down the days till the movie hit. It was a lot of fun to see her enjoy the movie though it obviously wasn't aimed towards me.
I was particularly impressed with Emma Roberts as Nancy Drew. She's pretty, funny, and intelligent. She's a nonconformist in that she embraces '50s fashion and etiquette rather than modern chic. This makes her a much more positive role model for girls than, say, Bratz dolls. The fact that she's not deterred by being made fun of makes her all the more appealing. As for the rest of the cast, the main standout is Josh Flitter as Corky. He's a little bit obnoxious, but his relentless pursuit for the affections of Nancy provides much needed comedy relief. The guest cameos provide a lot of fun, too. Look for Chris Kattan, Adam Goldberg, and even Bruce Willis.
I think "Nancy Drew" fans will generally be happy with this film. Most of the elements of the books seem to be here. You have the resourceful heroine, the mild peril, hints of the supernatural, and the moderately competent villains. And even though she's made fun of, she comes out on top in the end. I think it will hook young girls on the character, too. My daughter was certainly happy with the film and wanted to take her friends to it. As an adult, I also appreciated the occasionally wicked sense of humor. For example, Nancy responds to a fellow student's medical emergency… and ends up doing a tracheotomy. Its bizarre moments like these that show the creators aren't taking themselves too seriously.
What Didn't Work:
"Nancy Drew" seems a little unsure of what direction to take. The beginning of the film starts out by mocking Nancy Drew and her town seemingly stuck in the '50s. It's almost like "The Brady Bunch" movie where they make fun of these characters stuck in the past. This continues as Nancy attends her LA school. But for the rest of the film this mocking tone is almost completely dropped and the story focuses entirely on the mystery. It's arguably the more engaging portion of the story, but at the same time many of the mystery scenes slow the pacing to almost a halt. It doesn't help matters that the ultimate solution to the mystery is a bit predictable and not nearly as clever as the setup might make you think. So the changes in tone and pacing give the story a bit of a disjointed feel.
The Bottom Line:
I believe young girls will enjoy "Nancy Drew" quite a bit. This film seems like a good start to an ongoing series. And it's entertaining enough that parents dragged along won't be bored out of their minds.


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Live From Hiroshima – 70 Years On
Aug. 6, 2015
The Atomic Bomb Dome was once an industrial promotion hall in a busy commercial district. Then the bomb exploded above the building, killing everyone inside. The building's ruins became an icon of the anti-nuclear movement. People in Hiroshima hoped their experience would convince the world to renounce the weapons.
Instead, the Cold War superpowers began stockpiling bombs, and several other countries built nuclear arsenals.
Delegates from around 190 countries gathered in the UN headquarters in New York earlier this year to try to strengthen rules preventing nuclear proliferation -- but they couldn't reach a consensus.
So people in Hiroshima are wondering how to get their message across, and how to keep that message alive, as the number of hibakusha -- the people who experienced the bombings -- gets smaller every year.
People have been remembering the past and honoring the victims since early this morning.
Some of those in the Peace Memorial Park today lived through the attack, and they've been sharing their stories.
The average age of the survivors is now 80, and people know opportunities to hear first-hand accounts are getting fewer every year. An 81-year-old survivor describes his experience. He says bodies were scattered all over the place. He says it was an inhumane act, and even if it was glorified afterward, the bombing must never be forgiven.
Another survivor says that after 70 years, she's overwhelmed to see how Hiroshima has been rebuilt from the rubble.
A 12-year-old girl says she wants to share what she learned about the bombing, and spread the message that there should be no more war.
About 55,000 people attended the annual commemoration. Representatives of a record 100 countries took part. Washington sent its most senior official to date, Under Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller.
People observed a moment of silence at 8:15 AM -- 70 years to the minute after the bomb exploded over the city.
Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui placed a list of the victims' names in a cenotaph. More than 297,000 people were killed instantly by the bomb, or later, from its long-term effects. The figure includes over 5,300 names added this year.
"As long as nuclear weapons exist, anyone could become a hibakusha at any time," says Kazumi Matsui, the mayor of Hiroshima. "If that happens, the damage will reach indiscriminately beyond national borders. People of the world, please listen carefully to the words of the hibakusha and, profoundly accepting the spirit of Hiroshima, contemplate the nuclear problem as your own. To coexist we must abolish the absolute evil and ultimate inhumanity of nuclear weapons. Now is the time to take action."
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed his commitment to global dialogue.
"Japan will continue to seek cooperation from both nuclear armed and non-nuclear armed countries to do even more to achieve a world without nuclear weapons," he said.
At the close of the ceremony, members of local choirs performed a song calling for world peace.
After the bomb exploded, people rushed to the Motoyasu river. They were desperate for water. They were suffering agonizing flash burns and terrible thirst. Many of them died there, and people recall the river was full of bodies.
On the night of the anniversary people went there to set lanterns afloat on the river. It's a ceremony called Toronagashi -- designed to bring peace to the spirits of those who died. The lanterns have messages of peace written on them.
Sho Beppu: Earlier, I saw a young lady writing "Struggles and efforts for peace." I saw children writing, "Let's bring smiles to all children in the world." The lanterns are brightening up the night in Hiroshima.
Atomic bombing survivors, or the hibakusha, have spent their lives recounting their experiences to try to make sure the lessons of history will not fade away. One of them has been traveling around the world to tell her story how that day changed everything -- and what it was like when she came face-to-face with one of the men who dropped the bomb.
Koko Kondo -- a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing -- believes it's her life mission to tell people what it was like living in Hiroshima in the aftermath of the bomb.
"Many people on the way to the center of the city asked for help. Help! Help! Help!" says Kondo.
Kondo was just 8-months-old when the atomic bomb fell on her city. She was with her mother, just over a kilometer from ground zero.
Kondo suffered radiation exposure, causing bleeding and a high fever. But she avoided many of the worst side effects. Many survivors were left with permanent scars. Kondo says it was unnerving as a young girl to see the physical effects of the bomb, and it deepened her hatred of those who dropped the bomb.
"Some of the girls could not close eyes. Some of them could not close mouth because all disfigured. As a little girl, it was a scary face," recalls Kondo.
Kondo's father was a pastor. After the war, he raised money for women who'd been disfigured by the bomb. He arranged for them to go to the US for treatment.
Kondo had another life-changing experience when she was 10 years old. She and her family appeared on an American TV show to talk about her father's activities. It was on that show that she met Robert Lewis, one of the pilots of the Enola Gay -- the plane that dropped the bomb. Lewis spoke of his regret, and how, on the way back, he'd written in a flight journal, "My God, what have we done?" It had a profound impact on the young Koko.
"Since I was a little girl, someday I wanted to do the revenge. But right after he said the words, tears came down from his eyes," she says.
Kondo says she realized she should hate war, not the people who take part in it. She wanted to meet the pilot one more time to say thank you.
She still visits the US to deliver her message -- that a forgiving heart is the way to eliminate war.
Koko Kondo joins Sho Beppu in Hiroshima to talk more about what happened in the aftermath of the bombings and beyond.
Beppu: Koko, thank you for coming. We saw in the video that you met one of the pilots of the Enola Gay, and when you saw him, you were able to overcome your desire for revenge. How did that happen?
Kondo: Well, I had so much hatred of the people who dropped the bomb. So someday, I really wanted revenge because the girls, the Hiroshima victim girls, they treated me like their little sister. They were so sweet to me. They were disfigured very heavily. That's why, I grew up thinking they're the bad ones, and I'm the good one. That's why I wanted revenge.
Beppu: But that's not what you've done. How was he like that time?
Kondo: Right after he was in the meeting with my father and the two girls, he told me what happened on that day. I was staring at his eyes because I thought he was the bad one. His tears came out. When I saw his tears, I looked deep in myself, inside. I realized I have so many evils, in myself too. Then I learned, I shouldn't hate this person. If I hate, I should hate the war itself, not that man.
Beppu: You were also trying to meet him again. Did that ever happen?
Kondo: No, but when I was a student in the United States, I really wanted to see him, to thank him. Because of him, my whole view changed. Tears were coming out from his eyes when he said, "My God, what have we done?" That changed my total view. That's why I wanted to say thank you. But he was in hospital, and later, I learned that he passed away. Then one of the psychotherapists showed a sculpture which he'd made at the hospital. It was a mushroom cloud, with tears. So he's a victim too, I felt.
Beppu: Talking about hibakusha -- the people who were exposed to the bomb -- their average age is now 80 and there are fewer and fewer people who share the experience. How are the hibakusha living now?
Kondo: As you know, they're old, and I never thought about it, but some of the girls, they've been living since they were 13 years old with the same appearance, they've never overcome, and of course inside and outside the feeling is really inside of their heart. I recently met an 85-year-old lady who wanted to see me and talk to me. She said that when she had cancer, she went to the doctor, and she was hospitalized. They saw the scars and a young nurse in Hiroshima said, "What's happened to you? Is that some kind of injury?" They didn't realize it was by the burns from the atomic bomb.
Beppu: Even a nurse in Hiroshima didn't recognize it immediately?
Kondo: Yes.
Beppu: In addition to the memories of the hibakusha, you've been saying it's important that we carry on the memories of what Japan was doing in Asian nations leading up to the bombing. Is that right?
Kondo: Yes. When I was in China about 30 years ago to talk about hibakusha in Hiroshima, one lady said, "Don't you know what Japan did for Asia?" Then I started thinking, I always talk about the survivors of Hiroshima, I never thought about people in Asia. But I learned there, we have to learn the history of what we did as Japanese. Today's young people should know that too -- about the war that went on.
People who survived the bombs have been long suffering from health problems. They're entitled to receive government subsidies for their treatment. But for those living abroad, getting that help has been a long battle. The Japanese government says around 4,200 hibakusha live outside Japan. NHK World's Hiroki Yajima has the story of one man who spent decades fighting to secure these benefits for himself -- and for those like him.
Ninety-one-year-old Kwak Kwi-hoon visits a monument in Hiroshima for Korean victims of the atomic bomb. He's one of approximately 2,400 atomic-bomb survivors living in South Korea -- which is the largest number outside of Japan.
Kwak has devoted himself to securing their rights. He prays for the more than 20,000 Koreans thought to have perished from the attack. He says he came to Hiroshima to pay tribute to the Korean victims who died in such a regrettable way.
Kwak was conscripted into the Japanese military in 1944, near the end of Japan's colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. He was training in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped. He was only about 2 kilometers from ground zero.
Kwak says the blast burned his whole left arm. Ten years later, keloid scars appeared and the doctor said they were an after-effect. Kwak suffered severe burns on his back, too.
He later met a South Korean man who'd received survivor certification in Japan. He visited Hiroshima in 1979, and received his own certificate. But its value was purely symbolic. Certified survivors would lose their right to benefits if they left the country.
Kwak says they are all atomic bomb survivors, whether they're in Japan or not. He says the idea that the benefits are lost once the victim leaves the country is nonsense. He filed a lawsuit demanding equal rights for survivors outside Japan. Some citizen's groups in Japan offered to help.
He spoke out about how they were brought to Japan by force, made victims of the bombings, then ignored by the Japanese government. They said they were victimized 3 times over.
Kwak won the suit. The Japanese government began providing the same benefits to survivors living abroad as they did to those in Japan.
A group of students from Japan and South Korea are studying relations between their 2 countries. They visited Hiroshima to hear from South Korean survivors of the atomic bomb. Kwak told them about his experience. He said he was not considered a hibakusha in South Korea, because that status only applied in Japan. But when he arrived in Japan for court, he became a hibakusha again. Then, once he left to go back to his country, he would lose that status.
He says Korean survivors have suffered through pain and hardship. Almost 90% of them have died, and fewer and fewer remain.
A South Korean student who listened to Kwak speak says that neither she nor the people around her knew about the Korean survivors. She says South Koreans should memorialize the victims and survivors of the bombing as they do in Hiroshima.
A Japanese student says that his generation has advantages like the use of social media. He says it can be used to spread the experiences of the hibakusha.
Kwak has decided to share his experience with younger generations for the rest of his life. He hopes such a tragedy will never be repeated again.
Sho Beppu interviewed 2 experts who have been applying the lessons of Hiroshima on the global stage. Peter Kuznick is a historian and a professor at American University. Hideaki Shinoda is also a professor. He's teaching at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and he specializes in post-war reconstruction.
Beppu: First, Professor Kuznick. Recently, you organized an exhibition in the US with paintings that depict the horrors of the atomic bombings. How do you think the exhibition could change the American perspectives on the bombings?
Kuznick: This is actually the biggest exhibitions on the atomic bombs that have ever been held in the United States. Our goal is to reach as many people as we can because we're up against a very, very deeply-believed myth in the US, and the myth is that the atomic bombs ended the war in the pacific; that the atomic bombs were necessary in order to avoid an invasion, in which perhaps a half-million American soldiers would have been killed. That's the myth. The reality is quite different. The American public started in 1945 85% of the American people said they approve of the atomic bombing, and a couple of months later, 23% said they wish the Japanese had not surrendered so quickly, so the US could have dropped more atomic bombs on them. So this is what we're up against.
The reality is obviously quite different. The reality is there were 2 ways to expedite the end of the war without using the atomic bombs. One was to tell the Japanese that they could keep the Emperor, because they were very, very concerned about the terms of surrender-- the US was demanding unconditional surrender which meant the Emperor would be executed as a war criminal. The second way was to announce that the Soviet Union was about to come into the war. The thing that the Japanese dreaded the most was Soviet intervention, and the Americans knew it. If you look at American intelligence, from April on, it says over and over that once the Soviet Union comes into the war, the Japanese will realize that defeat is inevitable. However, Truman didn't do that because he wanted to drop the bomb. This was part of America's broader post-war strategy to send a message to the Soviet Union that if the Soviets interfered with American plans in Europe or the Pacific, then this was the fate that they were going to suffer.
Beppu: Talking about the history that you just told us, you've been educating the American public about this history of the bombings. In your university, you made a specific institute to learn about the history of the atomic weapons. Also, you're bringing students every year to Hiroshima and Nagasaki and you've been doing this for more than 20 years. When these students come here, do they realize that what they've learned was a myth? What are their reactions?
Kuznick: They have a very powerful reaction on a very visceral level. I can teach them on intellectually and academically in the classroom and they can read and study. But they come here, and they experience it in a very personal, emotional way. The lantern ceremony is very powerful, and the peace ceremonies during the day. But the thing that has the biggest impact on them, that they say is life-changing, is spending time with the hibakusha. They spend the entire 2 weeks that we're here with Koko Tanimoto Kondo, who you just spoke to. What a powerful human being, what a loving person, what a story she has to tell. We meet with a lot of other hibakusha, and they travel with and study with Japanese students and professors and also students from China, Vietnam, Korea, other parts of Asia, so its learning this together, going through the experience together, that makes this so transformational, so powerful.
Beppu: Next to you, Professor Shinoda. When we hear the word "Hiroshima," it evokes thoughts of the global peace movement. How were people feeling about Hiroshima becoming the symbol for peace?
Shinoda: Initially, people weren't thinking about promoting peace. Immediately after the war, people were focused on survival. They needed food, housing, jobs. It was more natural for them to talk about revenge, or hatred, than peace. But things changed gradually. Now, people are supporting the idea of making Hiroshima a "peace memorial city," as we can see today.
Beppu: Was there something that brought about the change?
Shinoda: There were many factors, but for instance, the first mayor of Hiroshima, Shinzo Hamai, played a significant role. He Introduced the project of constructing a Peace Memorial City in Hiroshima and argued that those who knew the worst elements of the war should be able to talk about peace. People in Hiroshima did not support the idea initially, but they came around gradually. But what's important is that people like Hamai believed that Hiroshima needed such a vision as a Peace Memorial City to enable people to move forward, especially to let them overcome the feeling of hatred.
Beppu: You've been engaged in post-conflict situations globally. Do you think lessons from Hiroshima can be applied? Is there something we can learn from Hiroshima globally so that it could give a clue for the other parts of the world?
Shinoda: I wouldn't claim that the history of Hiroshima is universally applicable, but still, people all over the world can learn quite a lot from the history of Hiroshima. I have organized many workshops in Japan, in post-conflict countries with Afghans, Iraqis, Sierra Leoneans, Sri Lankans, and so on. They are interested in Hiroshima, especially in how the people overcame the feeling of hatred. They say that there are many lessons that Hiroshima can offer to the world. There are many NGOs including the one I'm involved with, Hiroshima Prefectural city offices, developing ways and materials to present Hiroshima for reconstruction peace building in the contemporary world.
After hearing from survivors and experts, Sho Beppu shares his thoughts on the bombings and what they have caused in the time since.
August 6th, 70 years ago, was a hot and humid day, just like today. Workers were heading to their offices, schoolchildren were attending morning assembly, and some people were at home having breakfast. Then, at 8:15, in a flash, their lives were taken away.
Now, we know how destructive nuclear weapons can be. Yet, all 5 permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are among those who still possess the weapons and continue to develop them.
When I was a correspondent covering the UN headquarters in New York, I heard from delegates and diplomats from countries such as the US, UK, Russia China and France saying things like, "Nuclear weapons are an effective deterrence," and, "They're in safe hands with the major powers."
I also heard people saying that "Bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a necessary evil to end the war."
But today, standing here in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome, I wonder if those people could express those views directly to the survivors.
On this 70th anniversary of the first nuclear bombing, as I listen again to the stories of survivors, it's clear to me that it's time for us all to recognize the reality -- that nuclear weapons are inhuman.


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Boom! Studios has sent Major Spoilers a ten page sneak peek of the upcoming Swordsmith Assassin #1 by Andrew Cosby and Michael Alan Nelson.
Written by Andrew Cosby and Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Ayhan Hayrula
Diamond Code (Cover A, B): JUN090767
24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Toshiro Ono has spent his life making the best swords that have ever been forged and selling them to the highest bidder. But when his family is killed by a blade of his own making… Toshiro will do whatever it takes to make sure none of his swords ever kill again. Andrew Cosby, creator of EUREKA, and Michael Alan Nelson, creator of HEXED, brings feudal Samurai Japan to life like no other comic has done before.
Orders for this title are due to your local comic shop owner by June 29th, so there is still plenty of time to get on this title if you so desire.
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This looks really good. I really like that the sneak peek is almost half of the book.
The concept of the book sold me on giving it a try so I'm glad to see the interior is looking good to boot.
Boom is really doing good they have Disney,farscape ,sherlock holmes,Creator owned characters books like Irredeemable which is a huge hit . It feels lime the early days of image comics or crossgen .


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What Does Christmas Look Like Around the World? 9 International Traditions
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By Luis Fuentes There is no room for doubt that culture affects the way we live – it affects the way we think, the way we behave and the way we interact with each other. It also has an effect on the way we work. As every country has its own culture and its ownRead More »Read More
By Gwenllian Jones, Project Manager at Wolfestone It seems that throughout the last few years we have been bombarded with headlines conveying the seemingly increasing racist mentality found in Europe. The recent scandals within the footballing world were brought to a head during the Euro 2012 Tournament held in Poland and the Ukraine when blatantRead More »Read More
By Mattia Ruaro and David Jones As we move further into the 21st century, with all its promise and uncertainty, much can be said about the situation of Wales: an independent, bilingual country, rich in culture and tradition, populated by a range of vibrant businesses of all sizes. So far, so good. But does theRead More »Read More
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I'm someone from a working-class family who went to a good state comprehensive. I will always fight for quality education for all our children and young people. I think the issue is less about parental choice and more about being sure that your local school will deliver a great education. That means it will be staffed by qualified, highly skilled and motivated teachers. It will have enough resources to provide a broad and creative curriculum. It will have the leadership to provide vision, drive and good discipline.
The Labour Party will focus on four key areas in improving our schools:
1 - Quality of teaching We will start by reversing the Tories' decision to employ unqualified teachers and by presenting staff with more high quality training and new career paths.
2 - Local oversight and accountability We will appoint local Directors of School Standards. They will be accountable to local authorities, and responsible for promoting collaboration between schools, making sure there are enough school places and supporting under-performing schools.
3 - Character and creativity We will promote so-called "soft skills" training in schools. The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) has repeatedly highlighted the need for a better fit between schools and the world of work. That includes assessing schools on a wider basis than the narrow measure of exams. We want to produce young people who are "rigorous, rounded and grounded". CBI report
4 - Scrapping the Free Schools programme It has taken money away from local schools. Funding for additional school places will be prioritised for areas where there are shortages, not for pet projects.
We live in a globalised, increasingly inter-connected and competitive world. To compete, we need to educate our children to the highest standard possible. We have to foster their creativity and entrepreneurism, and build their knowledge, skills and resilience.


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Ex WikiLeaks Spokesperson Daniel Domscheit-Berg to Publish Memoir
Daniel Domscheit-Berg, the spokesperson for WikiLeaks, is expected to publish his memoirs in February. Domscheit-Berg was the second in command with the online whistleblower, the most public face of the group behind founder Julian Assange.
Domscheit-Berg operated as the number two at WikiLeaks behind Assange, using the pseudonym Daniel Schmitt in the process. The rights to his memoir were acquired by Crown, a sector of Random House publishing, and have set a release date of February 15, 2011 in the U.S. The memoir will be entitled "Inside Wikileaks: My Time with Julian Assange at the World's Most Dangerous Website."
Domscheit-Berg first met Assange in Berlin in 2007, and together they brought WikiLeaks to the forefront as an online whistleblower. Berg's memoir will chronicle the rise of the site and its finances, and also cover his split from Assange and WikiLeaks in September 2010.


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Friday, May 22, 2009
Top Secret Mission
This Momma/Grammy Cow has accepted an invitation to be part of a very special event this summer and she's working her fingers, hooves and toenails to the bone getting ready with some top secret soapy creations. This top secret mission is for a wonderful cause that has me absolutely tickled pink! I will reveal this top secret mission and soapy creations real soon....In the meantime, I'm up for guesses as to what this top secret mission is about. If you think you know, leave a comment here on this post. On or after June 15, I will reveal this top secret mission and if YOU guess what it is (or a good close guess), I will let you enjoy a shopping spree in my shop! My dear blogger friend (and partner in crime) Lily aka Hot Lips is the only person who cannot guess ~ only because I shared with her a month or so ago about this top secret mission...so Lily ~ mum's the word (and no fair accepting bribes, either!), got it? LOL Oh...you guys want clues? I've given enough clues already...just reread this post if you have to, it'll bite you in the nose!
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Insurance companies in New Jersey often investigate car accidents to decide how much each individual involved has contributed to the cause of an accident. The concept of comparative negligence helps determine the degree of fault of each individual involved in the crash.
Comparative negligence is not applicable if the accident victim is seeking reimbursement from his or her own insurance company. However, if a claim petition is filed against another driver, his or her insurance company will want to determine the extent of fault of that driver. Most states, including New Jersey, have a law governing comparative negligence, but the degree of fault taken into consideration and the amount of compensation a person can collect for the damages can differ among states.
Since every accident occurs under different circumstances, New Jersey law does not define specific guidelines and procedures to determine the degree of fault. The Comparative Negligence Act gives insurers the right to review and investigate an accident and suggest a percentage of liability of each party involved which follows determination of the degree of fault.
A party in an automobile accident should be familiar with a few important terms, such as proximate cause of the collision or the exact reason the accident happened. The reason for an accident could be rash driving behavior, failure to heed traffic signs or lack of care when driving.
The degree of negligence is determined by the percentage of fault. Recovery of damages is only possible if the percentage of fault is 50 percent or less. For example, if a driver is determined to be 40 percent at-fault for an accident, the damage amount will be reduced by 40 percent. Car accidents are inevitable and unjustified compensation might be paid without being at-fault or resulting in serious injuries. Therefore, a legal representative may help a New Jersey resident involved in accident avoid these dire situations.
Source: State.nj.us, "Auto Comparative Negligence Settlement - Frequently Asked Questions," Accessed on May 15, 2015


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WASHINGTON — The British supergroup Yes performed at Nissan Pavilion on Sunday night, and apparently the group's 35-year-old keyboardist was not on his best behavior.
Prince William County police say Igor Khoroshev sexually assaulted two female security guards working backstage at the concert. A 26-year-old woman who was not identified told police that Khoroshev sat on her lap during a break and tried to put his tongue in her mouth.


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For the first time, I was able to drive through the Peron National Park, which is found in Sharks Bay. Because the road to the homestead is good enough for a 2 wheel drive, I had always thought that one could drive through the park with a 2 wheel drive car. After my recent 4 x 4 experience with our Great Wall Ute, I soon realized that this type of trip really calls for a 4 wheel drive car. Anything less will see people in some very sticky situations.
So, with that being said, here is a few tips I would give a beginner 4 x 4 driver~ mostly from lessons learnt in my recent experience.
- NEVER EVER travel alone. If you have never driven through soft deep sand before, I would strongly recommend you take someone, who is experience, to go with you. The reasons are two fold: Firstly – you will learn a lot from what they do and tell you to do. Secondly – if any of the two cars breaks down for any reason, you will have a back-up for help! Safety First!
- Tools. make sure you have the right tools. Purchase a mobile compressor kit and a tire pressure meter. One is to pump the tires up and the other is to see how much air you have in your tire.
- Deflate your tires. I learnt that starting with a 20 PSI was a good place to begin. One can always remove more air as you go along.
- Keep your distance. Do not travel on someone's bumper while 4 wheel driving. If they stop, you will slide and hit them.
- Keep momentum. The best way to get through thick soft sand is to keep moving. Trouble strikes when you gear down and slow down causing the back wheels begin to spin with the result ~ getting stuck. (your learn quickly what not to do when this happens to you for the first time)
- Don't Panic. If you get stuck – don't panic and put your foot on the accelerator. Your travelling companions will quickly know what you need to do to help you out of a sticky situation.
- Do not turn the car quickly. Because you deflated the tires, turning quickly may cause the tire to roll of the rim. This will give you a whole heap of problems which you will most likely- not be prepare for.
- Follow the tracks. As a new 4 wheel driver, it is best to follow in the tracks of your travelling companions. They would have made the sand just a little harder for you, which makes it easier for you to travel through.
- Back the truck up. If you come to a stop, reverse the car a bit. Stopping will result in the back wheels digging into the sand. When you want to move forward, you will find the back wheels spinning which means people may have to help push you out of trouble. Best thing is to reverse a little as you stop so that you can get traction to pick up more momentum when you start to move again.
- Avoid the rocks. Because your wheels are soft, hitting a rock will increase your chances of a puncture. Unless you have a puncture repair kit (and in some cases, even this won't help), having a puncture in the middle of nowhere can be a little stressful.
- Let people know. Always let people know where you going. In the event that both cars get into trouble, there are people that know where you are and can call for help.
- Mobile Phone. Know what the cellular towers are in the area. Sharks Bay has telstra and optus reception. Although we had one phone with optus, there were times we could not pick up any reception. Therefore Tip No. 11 is very important.
- Water. Take more water than you need. We budgeted for 4 liters per person and then add 2 liters per person – just in case. At the end of the day we only had 5 liters left. We had a 10 person travel team.
- Weather. Know the weather you are going to be travelling in. We traveled in over 45 degree Celsius weather, therefore water was important. I also took a long sleeve shirt in case of cooler weather. And, a change of clothing in the event we were forced to stay just a little longer than usual. Swimming gear, towels, sunscreen and a cooler box for food was other essentials we added to the list.
As for the type of 4 wheel drive you need. You don't need the latest and greatest or the most expensive. We took our Great Wall Ute which had a few years on it. It had ample room in the back for the kids AND capacity to carry some gear in the cargo tray.
However, it is a good idea to make sure your car is ready for a 4 wheel drive experience. If you have an older car, make sure you have someone who is familiar with 4 wheel drive, take a look at it and check points which most mechanics won't! We learnt this the hard way when one of the hoses rattled lose. Luckily for us, it was after our 4 wheel drive adventure AND we were able to get it fixed!
And lastly, don't forget the camera. Sometimes there are moments you just want to capture forever! Good luck and I hope this has helped you with your future 4 wheel drive adventure! 😉
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Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May, under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark, Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine - distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man - but when the Vulture emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened. Written by Benett Sullivan
Follows the journey of a young boy, Agu, who is forced to join a group of soldiers in a fictional West African country. While Agu fears his commander and many of the men around him, his fledgling childhood has been brutally shattered by the war raging through his country, and he is at first torn between conflicting revulsion and fascination Depicts the mechanics of war and does not shy away from explicit, visceral detail, and paints a complex, difficult picture of Agu as a child soldier. Written by Bennie Carden
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From the City of Apopka Emergency Operations Center
Hurricane Irma update:
The City of Apopka's Emergency Operations Center is monitoring Hurricane Irma and is prepared to respond with police, fire and public services during and after the large storm.
The hurricane's heaviest impact on this area will occur into this evening, so residents are encouraged to stay sheltered in a safe location and to closely monitor local weather alerts.
Call 911 only for emergencies. For storm questions, contact the City of Apopka at (407) 703-1690.
A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for all of Central Florida. Be aware that tornadoes could develop and be ready to take immediate action. Heavy rain is expected to cause flooding in some areas. High winds could damage structures and down trees.
Orange County's mandatory curfew will be in effect from 7 p.m. today through 6 p.m. Monday. Stay inside during this period and do not drive on the roads.
Residents in manufactured homes are under mandatory evacuation and should seek safe shelter immediately.
If you need to get to a public emergency shelter, do it before 7 p.m. today. The shelter at Apopka High School is full – please go to Apopka Memorial Middle School at 425 N. Park Ave. Make sure to bring daily necessities, medications and other supplies that will serve you for at least three days. Pet friendly shelters are located at Barnett Park Community Center, 4801 W. Colonial Dr. in Orlando, and the Bithlo Community Center at 18501 Washington Ave. in Orlando. For a full list of Orange County shelters, visit www.ocfl.net/irma.
Apopka City Hall and other non-emergency municipal offices are closed through Monday, Sept. 11, for Hurricane Irma. City offices will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 12.
All entrances and restrooms at the Northwest Recreation Complex are closed until Tuesday, Sept. 12.
There will be no solid waste pickup on Monday if severe weather conditions prevail in the morning. If so, those residential collections will be made at the next scheduled pickup on Thursday. Residents should not put garbage or yard waste on the curb during the storm.


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Fully furnished, this near new, secure apartment is ideal for students, share groups or busy professionals looking for flawless and centrally located, "turn key" rental accommodation.
Upon entry, you will adore the open plan design and galley style kitchen that features stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. This free-flowing floor plan embraces effortless integration from the kitchen, with immediate access to the living and dining space.
A spacious balcony captures refreshing breezes and provides comfort throughout this apartment. This beautiful setting will make for the perfect backdrop for entertaining friends and family. An extra benefit to this small complex is access to the roof terrace.
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Internal ventilation system (allowing you fresh air from outside with the windows closed).
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Internal laundry
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3km to CBD
200 meters to world renowned The Gabba cricket ground and Brisbane lions
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With Brisbane's best public transport, universities, hospitals, sporting venues and restaurants just moments away, including an exciting river walk via kangaroo point cliffs to the cosmopolitan South Bank makes this property one not to miss.
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On the 5th September the TW:eed Project team met up at the Core Store of the British Geological Survey, where all 502 metres of the newly drilled borehole were set out for us to examine. This was a preliminary look at the core and group discussion of the first results, before work starts next week. After a long wait since drilling finished at the end of May, we can finally start our detailed study, very exciting!
It was fantastic to see the wonderful quality of the rock that we have drilled. The core has been cut in two with a rock saw, revealing the 'fresh' rock within. The whole core has been photographed and a summary sedimentary log recorded at the drill site. Features that were hard to see in the field because of seaweed cover like palaeosols and thin fossil-rich beds were very clear. Below are two images of the core, and you can see more on the @TetrapodWorld Twitter profile.
Cross-bedded white sandstones
A close-up image of a fossil-rich silt unit – I think I can see ostracods in there!
Next week we will start detailed logging and sampling of the core, keeping half the core untouched as a record, and taking small samples from the other half. The core working team comprises myself and Tim Kearsey (BGS), who will log the core, and new team members Emma Rathbone (University of Southampton, working on palynology) and Andrea Snelling (BGS, working on isotopes) who will sample the core and record fossils. We will spend a month working through the core – and with such fantastic material there are sure to be lots of new discoveries!
Why are we working on this core? Re-visit Tim Kearsey's blog 15million years in 56 days to find out.
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We recently held a project meeting where team members presented their latest results and research progress. We were delighted to welcome Project Partner Mike Coates from the University of Chicago, a tetrapod and rhizodont expert and the artist of our fantastic Ribbo image which is the blog background. It is amazing to see how quickly the project is progressing as we enter our second year of research.
If you live near Edinburgh do pop down to the BGS Open Day on Saturday 28th September where you can hear all about the TW:eed project from Dave Millward.
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You can now visit the TW:eed Project on Facebook, please 'like' us! Even if you don't have a Facebook account you can still catch up with the latest.
Until next timeCarys