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Battle Frontier (Generation IV)
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| Battle Zone (Sinnoh)
Route 40 (Johto)
|Sinnoh and Johto
| File:MapFront.gif
Location of Battle Frontier in Johto.
|Pokémon world locations
The Battle Frontier (Japanese: バトルフロンティア Battle Frontier) is a special post-league area featured in the Generation IV games, Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver. It is similar to the Battle Frontier featured in Pokémon Emerald, the Hoenn Battle Frontier. The key difference is the number of facilities and the challenges they hold.
This Frontier is found in two regions, Sinnoh and Johto; each region's Frontier is identical in facilities and appearance. The Sinnoh Frontier is located north of the Fight Area in the place of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl's Battle Park. The Johto Frontier is located west of Olivine City, where the Battle Tower was located in Pokémon Crystal. Access to Johto's frontier is through the Frontier Access. Each of the facilities in the Battle Frontier has a leader, the Frontier Brain, who may be challenged after certain winning streaks have been made through their respective facilities. Defeating the Frontier Brains will earn the player commemorative prints.
Only two of the facilities had been featured in Pokémon games prior to the Battle Frontier's debut in Platinum. The Battle Tower and Battle Factory were both present in Emerald; the Battle Tower has been in every game since its debut in Crystal.
- 1 Overview
- 2 Banned Pokémon
- 3 Facilities
- 3.1 Battle Tower
- 3.2 Battle Factory
- 3.3 Battle Arcade
- 3.4 Battle Castle
- 3.5 Battle Hall
- 4 Other areas of interest
- 5 Trivia
- 6 In other languages
Upon the player's first entry into the Battle Frontier, their Vs. Recorder will be upgraded with a Frontier Record by a woman at the entrance. The Vs. Recorder keeps the amount of Battle Points the players has. It also contains the commemorative prints obtained from the Battle Frontier. One battle from within one of the facilities may be recorded and stored on the Frontier Record, which may be watched or overwritten with another at any time.
On winning through a set amount of battles in any given facility, Battle Points, or BP, will be awarded, usually in small amounts, but gradually growing through each consecutive streak. Defeating the Frontier Brain of a given facility for the first time awards the silver commemorative print of that facility, while the second defeat of the same Brain gives the commemorative print a golden color. They are the equivalent of a badge, and equivalent to the symbols from Hoenn's Battle Frontier. The Frontier Brain will only appear in single battle mode. Also, defeating a Brain will always yield a 20BP reward. Battles conducted here do not award experience or money.
There are usually three forms of challenges. The first of these challenges is the standard single battle in which the challenger must engage in seven three on three battles in a row. Winning a set of seven battles earns the player Battle Points. The second of these challenges follows the same layout as the standard single battle but are rather conducted as double battles. Each facility also offers Multi Battles that two players can participate in, using the Nintendo DS's Wireless Connection, to increase their record. The Battle Frontier also allows players from around the world connect together using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, to take part in multi Battles in any of the Battle Frontier facilities. This can be done by going to the Wi-Fi Club on the base floor of any Pokémon Center, and selecting the Battle Frontier function. However both players must have entered the Hall of Fame and visited the Battle Frontier at least once.
Map information
- The Battle Frontier—where the best of the best Trainers gather to test their skill—is located here.
Banned Pokémon
Regardless of what challenge is taken, the following Pokémon are not allowed:
Battle Tower
| Battle Tower
バトルタワー Battle Tower
|"Never Lose! Keep Winning!"
The Battle Tower (Japanese: バトルタワー Battle Tower) is identical to the Battle Tower in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It is the northernmost facility in the Battle Frontier, and has a direct path to it from the entrance. It is on a large, glass platform that elevates above all the other facilities, making it the head of the Battle Frontier. The same small boy who stands in front of the Battle Tower in Hoenn's Battle Frontier, is also standing outside this one.
The player battles seven Trainers consecutively in a simple knock-out, progressively becoming more difficult. Before entering, Trainers will choose three Pokémon to battle, their level reduced to 50. Players are not allowed to bring Pokémon with the same items here. Consumed items, such as Berries, will be replaced after each battle. The player's Pokémon will also be healed completely after each battle. Players will then have the option to continue, rest, retire, or get their most recent battle recorded on their Vs. Recorder. The difficulty of battles here is based on how many rounds the player endures; the first round features fast opponents, the second round has opponent's Pokémon holding items, and starting in the third round, opponents begin to use strategic battle combinations.
There are also a number of other challenges in the Battle Tower that other facilities don't have. Multi battles can be conducted, following the format found in the other two challenges. Before the challenge begins, players can choose one among Riley, Cheryl, Buck, Mira, and Marley as their partner, though in Platinum, they must be met in certain areas before they will appear in the Tower. Each partner specializes in a different Pokémon stat, and different Pokémon. There is also another feature that allows the player to randomly download a team using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which will then begin to appear in the player's Battle Tower challenges. One can also upload their team to the database to be downloaded by another player.
Palmer is the Frontier Brain for the Battle Tower. He can be challenged after 21 consecutive battles. His first lineup is filled with final evolutions, with high stats to match. Once defeated, he will give away the silver commemorative print. Palmer can be challenged again after 49 consecutive battles, and will give away the gold commemorative print when defeated. He uses different Pokémon during the second match, battling with three legendary Pokémon.
Unlike the other facilities at the Battle Frontier, the Battle Tower awards the player goods and ribbons for meeting certain conditions. Not only are there prizes for single battle, but also for winning consecutive double battles or multi battle in the Wi-Fi battle room.
|Bronze Trophy
|Win 20 consecutive Single Battles
|Silver Trophy
|Win 50 consecutive Single Battles
|Gold Trophy
|Win 100 consecutive Single Battles
Commemorative Ribbons
|Ability Ribbon
|Defeat Tower Tycoon Palmer in Single Battle for the first time.
|Great Ability Ribbon
|Defeat Tower Tycoon Palmer in Single Battle for the second time.
|Double Ability Ribbon
|Win 50 consecutive Double Battles
|Multi Ability Ribbon
|Win 50 consecutive Multi Battles
|Pair Ability Ribbon
|Win 50 consecutive Multi Battles with two players
|World Ability Ribbon
|Attain Rank 5 at the Wi-Fi Battle Room
|Outside the Battle Tower
|Inside the Battle Tower
|Before battle in the Battle Tower
Battle Factory
| Battle Factory
バトルファクトリー Battle Factory
|"Win Consecutively with Rental Pokémon"
The Battle Factory (Japanese: バトルファクトリー Battle Factory) is another battle venue in the Generation IV Battle Frontier, having basically the same rules as Hoenn's Battle Frontier's Battle Factory. It is located on the northeast corner of the Battle Frontier. The blue building itself is like much like a factory, with exhaust fans, and pipes. There is a long, glass panel on the floor of the building that transfers information around. There are Poké Balls containing rental Pokémon in glass storage panels inside, and there is an electronic battle ground that lights up before a battle begins. Like Hoenn's Battle Factory, it is more dedicated to research than the other facilities, and the subject of the scientists' research is the abilities of Trainers when using random Pokémon in battle.
Before entering the Battle Factory, the player will be asked to hand over their current party in exchange for rental Pokémon. The player will then be able to choose three out of six random Pokémon to rent and battle another Trainer with rental Pokémon in that round. After winning a battle, the player's Pokémon will be healed completely, and the player will have the option to continue, rest, retire, or get their most recent battle recorded on their Vs. Recorder. If the player continues, they will get the offer to trade one of the rental Pokémon for their opponent's rental Pokémon, but they may not see the Pokémon's status before trading. A scientist will tell the player what Pokémon their opponent will be using before every battle, but after the player progresses through consecutive battles, the scientist will tell less and less.
Thorton is the Frontier Brain for the Battle Factory. He can be challenged after 21 consecutive battles. Thorton is subject to the same rules in the Battle Factory; he must use rental Pokémon as well, and so cannot be known until he is encountered. He could have anything except for the Pokémon that are not admissible in the Battle Frontier. Once defeated, he will give away the silver commemorative print. Thorton can be challenged again after 49 consecutive battles, and will give away the gold commemorative print when defeated.
Staff information
The Battle Factory scientist staff member will hint about the next Pokémon or move the player will face. But after the player progresses through rounds, the scientist will hint less information than last round. Use the data to decide which Pokémon the player rents, and form a strategy based around it.
Single Battle
|Name of all 3 Pokémon
|Name of 2 of the 3 Pokémon
|Name of the lead Pokémon and one of its moves
|One of the lead Pokémon's move
|The most common type of the 3 Pokémon
Double Battle
|Name of all 3 Pokémon
|Name of 2 of the 3 Pokémon
|Name of the 2 lead Pokémon and one of their moves
|One of the 2 lead Pokémon's moves
|The most common type of the 3 Pokémon
|Outside the Battle Factory
|Inside the Battle Factory
|Before battle in the Battle Factory
Battle Arcade
| Battle Arcade
バトルルーレット Battle Roulette
|"Where Events Sway Outcomes"
The Battle Arcade (Japanese: バトルルーレット Battle Roulette) is a new facility located in the southeastern corner of the Battle Frontier. The building itself looks like a large tent, with articular domes, much like Saint Basil's Cathedral. Inside the Arcade, it is dark with strange patterns on the walls and floors like a tent. In the stadium room, there is a large screen called the Game Board that most of the game is displayed on.
The player battles seven Trainers consecutively in a knock-out, much like all other facilities in the Battle Frontier. Before entering, Trainers will choose three Pokémon to battle, having their level reduced to 50. Prior to battles, all items equipped on the Pokémon used are removed. Battles in the Battle Arcade are 3 vs 3. Upon entering, the player's Pokémon will be seen on the Game Board. The foe's Pokémon will also be seen when they enter the field.
Before a battle begins, the player must play the game board to determine the condition of the battle. The game board is a massive roulette machine that will scroll quickly through a grid of small boxes, known as Events. Landing on a black box affects the player while landing on a red box affects the foe. Gray boxes, on the other hand, affect both foes. Each event will have a different effect; some may lower the opponent's HP, poison the opponent's Pokémon, or speed up the game board. The choice may affect the player's Pokémon, the opponent's, or even the field. The board may land on status ailments, weather changes, level changes, berries and more. It may even land on nothing. The status ailments appear to be based on moves with certain types. This means that Template:Type2s are immune to poisoning. Every battle is called a game; for example, the first battle is known as Game No. 1. After winning a battle, the player's Pokémon will be healed completely, and the player will have the option to continue, rest, retire, or get their most recent battle recorded on their Vs. Recorder.
Dahlia is the Frontier Brain for the Battle Arcade. She can be challenged after 21 consecutive battles. The Pokémon that Dahlia uses in her first match share common type weaknesses - Template:Type2, Template:Type2, and Template:Type2. Once defeated, she will give away the silver commemorative print. Dahlia can be challenged again after 49 consecutive battles, and will give away the gold commemorative print when defeated.
Roulette events
|Lowers foes' HP
|Lowers Pokémon's HP by 20%
|1 battle
|Poisons foes
|Poisons Pokémon
|1 battle
|Paralyzes foes
|Paralyzes Pokémon
|1 battle
|Burns foes
|Burns Pokémon
|1 battle
|Puts foe to sleep
|Puts one Pokémon to sleep
|1 battle
|Freezes foe
|Freezes one Pokémon
|1 battle
|Foes get berries
|All Pokémon gain a berry
|1 battle
|Foes get items
|All Pokémon gain a held item
|1 battle
|Foes level up
|All Pokémon gain 3 levels
|1 battle
|Lowers allies' HP
|Lowers Pokémon's HP by 20%
|1 battle
|Poisons allies
|Poisons Pokémon
|1 battle
|Paralyzes allies
|Paralyzes Pokémon
|1 battle
|Burns allies
|Burns Pokémon
|1 battle
|Puts ally to sleep
|Puts one Pokémon to sleep
|1 battle
|Freezes ally
|Freezes one Pokémon
|1 battle
|Allies get berries
|All Pokémon gain a berry
|Remainder of the round
|Allies get items
|All Pokémon gain a held item
|Remainder of the round
|Allies level up
|All Pokémon gain 3 levels
|1 battle
|Battle in Sunny weather
|1 battle
|Battle in Rainy weather
|1 battle
|Battle in Sandstorm weather
|1 battle
|Battle in Hail weather
|1 battle
|Battle in thick fog
|1 battle
|Trick Room
|Battle in Trick Room conditions
|1 battle
|Pokémon swap
|Battle after swapping all Pokémon with foe
|1 battle
|Speed Up
|Increase the speed of subsequent roulette flashes by 1
|Remainder of the round
|Speed Down
|Decrease the speed of subsequent roulette flashes by 1
|Remainder of the round
|Makes subsequent roulette flashes non-sequential
|Next roulette game
|Get a few BP
|Get a few BP, and move onto the next Trainer without battling
|1 battle
|No battle
|Move onto the next Trainer without battling
|1 battle
|No Event
|Battle with no event
|1 battle
|Get lots of BP
|Get lots of BP, and move onto the next Trainer without battling
|1 battle
Nullify events
Some events that include poisoning, paralyzing, freezing, and burning Pokémon can be negated by certain abilities and types. The status ailments appear to be based on moves with certain types; Template:Type2s are immune to poisoning and Template:Type2s are immune to paralysis.
| Ability
Steel, Poison
| Ability
Magma Armor
| Ability
Water Veil
| Ability
Vital Spirit
| Ability
|Outside the Battle Arcade
|Inside the Battle Arcade
|Before battle in the Battle Arcade
Battle Castle
| Battle Castle
バトルキャッスル Battle Castle
|"Manage Battles with Castle Points"
The Battle Castle (Japanese: バトルキャッスル Battle Castle) is another new facility located in the southwestern corner of the Battle Frontier. The Battle Castle, as its name suggests, is a huge castle, with elegant furniture on the floor and sparkling jewels on the wall. There is a golden carpet from the entrance to the battle ground. In the stadium itself, Lady Caitlin, the princess of the castle, sits on her throne atop a platform, watching down on battles. Her butler, Darach, directs people to their battle, handing out prizes to people after victory.
In the Battle Castle, players must fight seven opponents in a row. Like in the Battle Arcade, all held items are removed prior to battling. Before entering, Trainers will choose three Pokémon to battle, having their level reduced to 50. After entering, the player will meet Castle Valet Darach in the hallway, and he will give 10 Castle Points, or CP, to the player, and will lead them to the battles.
Castle Points are the currency within the Battle Castle — special things must be done to gain them, but they can be exchanged for certain benefits. Winning allows players to receive Castle Points, which are used in multiple ways. The Castle Points can allow players to heal their Pokémon's HP, PP, both, or buy items for use inside the Battle Castle, such as berries. It can also allow players to see their opponents' Pokémon and even increase or decrease their levels by five. Unlike other facilities in the Battle Frontier, in the Battle Castle, Pokémon will not be healed automatically after a battle.
At first, the player will be limited to what they can do with their CP, but if they save up enough, they can rank up and unlock more abilities, such as increasing the selection of items they can buy for their Pokémon, or increasing the amount of information the player can get on the opponent. After winning a battle, the player will have the option to continue, rest, retire, or get their most recent battle recorded on their Vs. Recorder. If the player chooses to continue, they will be able to get the chance to exchange CP for advantages. In Multi Battle mode, both players keep their own individual CP and ranks, but can also spend their CP for their teammate's Pokémon's benefit, such as buying an item that their teammate cannot currently afford.
Lady Caitlin and her valet, Darach are the Frontier Brains for the Battle Castle. Darach is challenged after 21 consecutive battles. The Pokémon that he uses in his first match are unique. They use powerful attacks that burn and paralyze Pokémon. Once defeated, he will give away the silver commemorative print. He is battled again after 49 consecutive battles, and will give away the gold commemorative print when defeated.
Receiving CP
Castle Points or CP is used as currency in the Battle Castle. The player automatically receives 10CP on entry. Winning battles also allows players to receive Castle Points, which are used in multiple ways. There are certain conditions the player can try to meet for more CP.
|Number of Pokémon that have not fainted
|No. ×3CP
|Number of Pokémon with full HP
|No. ×3CP
|Number of Pokémon with more than half HP remaining
|No. ×2CP
|Number of Pokémon with less than half HP remaining
|No. ×1CP
|Number of Pokémon with no status ailments
|No. ×1CP
|Under 5 PP used in battle
|No. ×8CP
|Under 10 PP used in battle
|No. ×6CP
|Under 15 PP used in battle
|No. ×4CP
|Number of opponent's Pokémon that gained 5 levels
|No. ×7CP
Spending CP
The Castle Points can allow players to heal their Pokémon's HP, PP, both, or buy items for use inside the Battle Castle, such as berries. It can also allow players to see their opponents' Pokémon and even increase or decrease their levels by five. This can only be done by exchanging CP earned in battles, before every battle. CP can also be used to rank up certain actions, so instead of renting the normal eight berries, the player can increase the rank to level 2 so they are able to rent 8 kinds of berries and 12 kinds of items. Some advantages can be ranked up twice to level 3 for more advantages.
|CP used
|Level 1
|Level 1
|Level 1
|Level 1
|Level 2
|HP Recovery
|Level 1
|PP Recovery
|Level 2
|Full Recovery
|Level 3
|Level 1
|Cheri Berry
|Level 1
|Chesto Berry
|Level 1
|Pecha Berry
|Level 1
|Rawst Berry
|Level 1
|Aspear Berry
|Level 1
|Persim Berry
|Level 1
|Lum Berry
|Level 1
|Sitrus Berry
|Level 2
|Liechi Berry
|Level 3
|Ganlon Berry
|Level 3
|Salac Berry
|Level 3
|Petaya Berry
|Level 3
|Apicot Berry
|Level 3
|Lansat Berry
|Level 3
|Starf Berry
|Level 3
|Occa Berry
|Level 3
|Passho Berry
|Level 3
|Wacan Berry
|Level 3
|Rindo Berry
|Level 3
|Yache Berry
|Level 3
|Chople Berry
|Level 3
|Kebia Berry
|Level 3
|Shuca Berry
|Level 3
|Coba Berry
|Level 3
|Payapa Berry
|Level 3
|Tanga Berry
|Level 3
|Charti Berry
|Level 3
|Kasib Berry
|Level 3
|Haban Berry
|Level 3
|Colbur Berry
|Level 3
|Babiri Berry
|Level 3
|Chilan Berry
|Level 3
Ranking up
|CP used
|Level 1
|Restore one Pokémon's HP
|Level 2
|Restore one Pokémon's PP
|Level 3
|Restore one Pokémon's HP and PP
|Level 1
|Can rent 8 kinds of berries
|Level 2
|Can rent 8 kinds of berries and 12 kinds of items
|Level 3
|Can rent 32 kinds of berries and 27 kinds of items
|Level 1
|Can see opponent's Pokémon
|Level 2
|Can see the opponent's moves
|Outside the Battle Castle
|Inside the Battle Castle
|Before battle in the Battle Castle
Battle Hall
| Battle Hall
バトルステージ Battle Stage
|"Let Each Pokémon Seek No. 1"
The Battle Hall (Japanese: バトルステージ Battle Stage) is another facility located in the northwestern corner of the Battle Frontier. The stadium is a huge catwalk, in where people walk down the catwalk to the battleground, while fans take a number of photos and the spotlights shine all over the place. There is also a red carpet on the floor, all the way from the entrance to the stadium.
The Battle Hall is unique from any other facility in the Battle Frontier, as there are 10 battles per round instead of the usual 7, and only one Pokémon can be used in a single battle, meaning the battles are one-on-one. Before entering the Battle Hall, the player will be asked to select one Pokémon level 30 or higher for entry. If it is a different Pokémon from last time, the attendant will warn the player that they are using a different Pokémon, as Pokémon are used in winning streaks, and if the player uses a different Pokémon, the streak will be lost.
Once the Pokémon is entered, the player will go down the runway and will have to choose from a list of types which type they want to battle. This lets players control their advantages, as they are about to choose their own type they want to battle. As the only thing known about an opponent is one of the types of their Pokémon, the game may occasionally throw a curveball, such as if a player chooses to use a Template:Type2 against their Template:Type2 opponent, they may find out that the opponent is using the Ghost/Dark Spiritomb who is immune to Fighting moves.
As the player wins against each type, that type raises in rank, causing the Pokémon of that type challenged to raise in level, making this the only facility to feature Pokémon above level 50. The opponent's Pokémon can be chosen from any one of the 17 types. Each type begins at Rank 1, and advances to the next rank when the battle is won. The ranks will go up to 10, with Ranks 8-10 having Pokémon of different types.
After winning a battle, the player's Pokémon will be healed completely, and the player will have the option to continue, rest, retire, or get their most recent battle recorded on their Vs. Recorder. Players must also have ten battles in a row before they are allowed to exit. If doing a Double Battle challenge, the player must enter two of the same species of Pokémon.
Argenta is the Frontier Brain for the Battle Hall. She can be challenged after 50 consecutive battles, which is unique as all other Frontier Brains can be challenged after 21 consecutive battles. Like Thorton, her Pokémon are completely random, and the player can not choose the type she uses from the list. She could have anything except for the Pokémon that are not admissible in the Battle Frontier. Once defeated, she will give away the silver commemorative print. Argenta can be challenged again after 170 consecutive battles, and will give away the gold commemorative print when defeated. The player must defeat all types at least 10 times before challenging her again and again.
Gaining fans
In the Battle Hall, the player will gain fans as their total record or their winning streak increases. If the player is a female, their major fan is Winston, and if the player is a male, their major fan is Serena. They can be found in the Battle Hall lobby in various locations with varying dialog. The player will also get visitors cheering them on in the lobby. If the player's total record is over 500, they will get the professor's assistant. If the record is over 1,000, the player will get Johanna, and over 10,000 will get Professor Oak or Jasmine.
Raising records
At the Battle Hall, the staff members next to the monitor will keep track of the player's total record, which is how many successive wins the player has earned with all of their Pokémon. For example, if two different Pokémon have both won 10 times, then the total record is 20. The player earn BP based on the total record.
|BP received
|Outside the Battle Hall
|Inside the Battle Hall
|Before battle in the Battle Hall
Other areas of interest
Entrance hall
The entrance hall is the entrance to the Battle Frontier from the Fight Area. Because the Battle Frontier does not have a Pokémon Center, unlike Hoenn's, it cannot be accessed to by Fly, making the entrance hall the only way to get into the Battle Frontier. Upon the player's first entry into the Battle Frontier, their Vs. Recorder will be upgraded with a Frontier Record, by the women at the entrance. There are many women that will guide and explain venues of the Battle Frontier.
- The top left woman will explain the Battle Castle
- The top right woman will explain the Battle Arcade
- The middle left woman will explain the Battle Factory
- The middle right woman will explain the Battle Hall
- The bottom left woman will explain about the Battle Frontier itself.
- The bottom right woman will explain the Battle Tower
Stats Judge
In the lobby of the Battle Tower is a man who can appraise one of the player's Pokémon by looking at its stats. He considers himself a Judge of Trainer's Pokémon. He examines the Pokémon's Individual Values (IVs) and gives feedback on how high or low they are. First he describes the Pokémon's "potential", which is based on the sum of all six of its IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in. If 2 or more IVs are tied for the highest then he will choose one randomly.
|Pokémon's Potential
|IV Total
|0 to 90
|Above Average
|91 to 120
|Relatively Superior
|121 to 150
|151 to 186
|Highest IV
|Rather Decent
|0 to 15
|Very Good
|16 to 25
|26 to 30
|Can't Be Better
Exchange Service Corner
The Exchange Service Corner is located within the center of the Battle Frontier. The player can buy various goods with Battle Points won from the facilities. The Battle Frontier's prizes are similar to Diamond and Pearl's Battle Tower's prizes. They also use Battle Points which are won in the Frontier's various facilities. They can be bought at the stalls at the center of the Frontier. The following items are offered as prizes:
|Left corner
|Right corner
Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner
The Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner is located just north of the Exchange Service Corner. Pokémon Scratch-Off is a game that can be played for 1BP. With this one BP, the player gets three different Scratch-Off Cards that could cause the player to win up to 3 items, including berries, or could leave them with nothing. Because they are a bit like Scratchcards, it is all up to chance. When the player spends the Battle Point, they will get to select 3 cards from a selection of red, blue, green, and yellow color on the touch screen. Once done, scratching mode will begin. Using the stylus, the player will have to get three Pokémon to get the particular item that is revealed under the scratch-off. As soon as the player touches any part of any of the 9 blocks, they must choose that one as one of the choices. There is an extra Pokémon on the card, a Ditto. If the player get a Ditto, it acts as a Wild-Card, transforming into any other Pokémon should the player manage to get two of them. There are a total of three out of twenty-three different berries to be won, and there will always be a Nugget to be won.
|No. won
|Qualot Berry
|Tamato Berry
|Wacan Berry
|Chople Berry
|Coba Berry
|Pomeg Berry
|Hondew Berry
|Occa Berry
|Rindo Berry
|Kebia Berry
|Payapa Berry
|Kelpsy Berry
|Grepa Berry
|Passho Berry
|Yache Berry
|Shuca Berry
|Tanga Berry
|Charti Berry
|Colbur Berry
|Kasib Berry
|Babiri Berry
|Haban Berry
|Chilan Berry
- The Battle Frontier logo is the color code of the venues corresponding to the five battle venues and their position in the Battle Frontier.
- The color code of each of the venues corresponds approximately to the color codes of each of the five flavors of Berry and to the types of Pokémon Contests and Super Contests.
- Due to the pairing of Darach and Lady Caitlin, there is an equal number of male and female Frontier Brains. This is the case with Sinnoh's Gym Leaders as well.
- Several of the Frontier Brains have Pokémon with moves they normally learn at a higher level. This may mean that their Pokémon also decrease in level when they are above level 50.
- All Frontier Brains with a fixed team have at least one legendary Pokémon in their party when they are battled for the gold commemorative print.
- Although Pokémon under level 30 are banned from use by the player at the Battle Hall, opponent Trainers can use Pokémon under this level.
- This Battle Frontier is the first one of its kind to appear in two separate locations in one generation.
- Also, it is the first one to appear in the mainland of one region, in this case, the Johto region.
- Rotom's forms and the Spiky-Eared Pichu are the only non-legendary Pokémon that aren't allowed in the Frontier.
- The Battle Factory is the only facility to not have a PC, due to the fact that players rent Pokémon instead of using their own.
- The Battle Arcade is the only location in a Generation IV game to have moving animation while the player is saving: the screens that show the player's and their opponent's Pokémon flash, despite everything else pausing during the save.
- In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokémon which follows you automatically returns to its Poké Ball after entering the Battle Frontier, despite being an open place. This is likely due to the fact that once the player steps into the opening of a facility, they are automatically drawn deeper inside.
- In [Pokémon Heartgold and Soulsilver Versions], the [Pokégear] will not play any radio channels whatsoever. It is unknown why this happens.
- The Stat Trainers seemingly appear in the Battle Tower without any reason why; the player character of HeartGold or SoulSilver has never even met them at all during the game. The reason for both of these happenings is to guarantee link play compatibility with Platinum.
- In Heartgold and Soulsilver, the [Pokégear] will not play any radio channels. It is unknown why this happens.
In other languages
Battle Frontier
- French: Zone de Combat
- German: Kampfzone
- Italian: Parco Lotta
- Spanish: Frente de Batalla
- Korean: 배틀프런티어 Battle Frontier
Battle Tower
- French: Tour de Combat
- German: Duellturm
- Italian: Torre Lotta
- Spanish: Torre Batalla
- Korean: 배틀타워 Battle Tower
Battle Factory
- French: Usine de Combat
- German: Kampffabrik
- Italian: Azienda Lotta
- Spanish: Fábrica Batalla
- Korean: 배틀팩토리 Battle Factory
Battle Hall
- French: Scène de Combat
- German: Kampfsaal
- Italian: Palco Lotta
- Spanish: Sala Batalla
- Korean: 배틀스테이지 Battle Stage
Battle Castle
- French: Castel de Combat
- German: Kampfpalais
- Italian: Maniero Lotta
- Spanish: Castillo Batalla
- Korean: 배틀캐슬 Battle Castle
Battle Arcade
- French: Arcade de Combat
- German: Kampfarkaden
- Italian: Arena Lotta
- Spanish: Ruleta Batalla
- Korean: 배틀룰렛 Battle Roulette
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Taylor Swift + Publicist to Go Their Separate Ways
Taylor Swift's latest breakup? Her publicist of seven years.
Swift has been represented by Paula Erickson of Erickson Public Relations, based in Nashville, since 2007. The two have enjoyed quite a fruitful relationship, as Swift has appeared on countless magazine covers and high profile TV shows like 'SNL' and 'Ellen,' among many others, while repped by Erickson.
Billboard reports that Erickson is resigning this month. Sources say that Swift wants to have all of her public relations handled in-house via her management company, which may be the reason for this professional parting of ways.
A seven-year relationship is a long one in the music business and artists are always very loyal to their publicists, since they are ones responsible for developing and fostering the artist in and with the media. Their role is a critical one.
But the music business is also one of change and these things happen.
A PR exec told Billboard that Swift will have her pick of the best publicists working today. Let's be honest – Swift is an A-list client that any firm or publicist would give their eyeteeth to represent and work for.
She's a maaaaaj superstar and a huge "get" and we're sure her team will work diligently to ensure that the right replacement for Erickson is brought onboard to further cultivate and nurture the singer's image and brand.
Swift also recently waxed about why she loves her adopted hometown of Nashville, telling TIME that she chose to base herself in the city because her family is there, her label is there and country music is there.

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If you own a business and owe Pennsylvania state taxes, you may be able to redirect those funds to Mt. Airy public elementary schools.
Mt. Airy USA and East and West Mt. Airy Neighbors are in the process of becoming registered as an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), a state program that allows businesses to direct their state tax dollars to support local schools.
"Strong public schools are essential to the diversity of the neighborhood," said Anuj Gupta, executive director of Mt. Airy USA. "The success of public neighborhood schools is an intricate factor to the health of the neighborhood."
He said that's why Mt. Airy USA and East and West Mt. Airy Neighbors have partnered to launch "The Mt. Airy Schools Initiative."
All businesses that owe Pennsylvania Corporate Net Income Tax, Capital Stock Franchise Tax, Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax, Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax, Insurance Premiums Tax, Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax and Personal Income Tax of S Corporation or partners in a general fund or limited partnership are eligible for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
Funds raised through the EITC program will be distributed to five Mt. Airy elementary schools: A.B. Day, Emlen, Henry, Houston, and Lingelbach.
Elayne Bender, executive director of East Mt. Airy Neighbors, said EMAN and their partner organizations are committed to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Mt. Airy.
"Good schools attract young families to the neighborhood, which allows our restaurants, retail and other businesses to grow, and attracts new businesses as well," Bender said.
She added that several local business owners have already expressed support for this initiative.
"Many [local businesses] are strong supporters of public education and understand that good schools draw people to the community, and they'd like to see their tax dollars put to work right here in their neighborhood," Bender said.
"As a former public school parent whose children received a fine education at local public schools, I take the public education crisis very personally," Bender added. "These students are all our children, and we have an obligation to provide whatever we can to lift them all. We don't know if we'll be approved as an EITC organization, but we know we have to try."
Abby Thaker, special projects manager at Mt. Airy USA, said while Mt. Airy USA is still in the process of applying for EIT status, they are confident that they will be approved. She said because there are a limited number of tax credits available and they are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, Mt. Airy USA is working now to identify businesses eligible to participate in the program.
"It's imperative to note that the application must be submitted on July 1, 2013," Gupta said. "If they submit beyond July 1, the likelihood of getting the tax credit is almost zero."
Thaker added that in 2012, 90 percent of businesses that applied on the first day were awarded credits.
She said contributions made through the EITC program are credited toward the company's tax bill. Businesses receive a 90 percent credit of their contribution for a two-year commitment, or a 75 percent credit for a one-year commitment.
Thaker called the program a "win-win" for everyone in the community. She said the participating schools each identified specific projects that "would allow them to enchance instruction and enrich their curriculumn in a variety of ways."
Mt. Airy USA hopes to have the funds in place to allocate in September. Thaker said the principals and teachers from participating schools "all had great ideas about programs that they would like to offer."
"So, we're hoping this credit will allow them to do that," she said.
Marily Cohen, executive director of West Mt. Airy Neighbors, said the organization was founded to preserve a core set of values – including the importance of remaining a diverse neighborhood and "being mindful of the quality of life for all."
"As a community, that means we're committed to good public schools and enriching educational programs that broaden our children's minds and open their hearts to caring about others," Cohen said. "As the adults, we have an ideal opportunity – and a responsibility – to direct our state tax dollars to educational improvement organizations like the one we're establishing here in Mt. Airy so that we truly honor our neighborhood's values."
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Last summer, I travelled to the Philippines for the 70th birthday celebration of my father. It was a very short visit since I needed to be back home for work. I've always wanted to try EVA Air's Hello Kitty Jet so I booked my flight from Stockholm to Fukuoka using Avianca Lifemiles. From Fukuoka, I flew on a budget carrier to Tokyo, and from Tokyo I flew on Singapore Airlines Suites to Singapore, and then first class to Manila using my Kris Flyer Miles. On my way back to Stockholm, I flew on Cathay Pacific First Class and Finnair Business Class using my AA Advantage Miles. This trip allowed me to test EVA Air Hello Kitty, Singapore Suites and Cathay Pacific First Class all for the first time and I couldn't be more satisfied.
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Greet the sun as she gradually rises from below the horizon radiating the most brilliant colors over Sanur Beach, while the soft white sands embrace the oncoming waves: a perfect picture of a beautiful sunny morning, where nature displays her fascinating features at the tranquil, laid back retreat of Sanur, east of Denpasar, capital of the fabled island of Bali .
Located just 25 minutes from the international airport, 30 minutes from the Kuta area, and 15 minutes from downtown Denpasar, Sanur is renowned as Bali 's first beach resort and is actually where the early tourism industry grew on Bali .
Sanur is also recognized as the largest village in Bali where its people - as with the rest of east Bali - are particularly friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Despite the locals' activities and the abundance of restaurants and accommodation, it is surprising how un-crowded and peaceful Sanur is. There are many activities to try as well as beach resorts and restaurants but these are all spread along a long coastline, creating a secluded feeling where the action goes unnoticed to sunbathers and loungers on the unspoiled beaches that continue to maintain the traditional Balinese feel.
Sanur beach is a long stretch of beautiful white sand lined with palm trees that shade dreamy footpaths, market stalls and relaxed beach cafes. Along the beach are traditional Balinese Bale (raised shaded open verandas for lying down or relaxing). Most are no longer in use although a few are sometimes occupied by fishermen who fish in these waters.
The waters of Sanur are protected by a long string of offshore reefs, creating large, warm shallow, safe lagoons that are perfectly clear and excellent for swimming, snorkeling and a whole array of water sports. Surfers will be pleased to know that the reefs around Sanur produce some of the best waves in the world in the right conditions although they can be very shallow at low tide. But there are more consistent waves beyond the reefs good for surfing.
Sanur is also the launching pad for visitors who want to dive and explore the splendors of the nearby island of Nusa Lembongan. Nusa Lembongan is approximately 8 square km in size, and is one of three neighbouring islands, the others being much the larger Nusa Penida and tiny Nusa Ceningan. Many areas around the island are good for diving and snorkeling, with abundant marine life and healthly corals. Surfing can get a bit crowded, but the waves are good. There are several white sand beaches away from the main centers which are virtually never crowded.
Sanur Beach was first introduced by A.J. Le Mayeur, a renowned Belgian impressionist painter who arrived in Bali in 1932 and soon immersed himself in the culture of the island. He married a noted Balinese Legong dancer named Ni Polok and made her his model. Here he created some of his famous masterpieces. Today, the house of Le Mayeur has become a famous museum where visitors can view some of his artworks and gain an insight into the romantic aura of the time when Le Mayeur was one of a handful of expatriates.
As a place where tourism first flourished in Bali , Sanur has some of Balis' historic hotels. Built in 1965, the Inna Grand Bali , formerly called Bali Beach Hotel, was the first five star and the only high rise hotel in Bali . After its construction a new law came into force where in Bali no hotel may be built higher than a coconut tree.
Here are also the Sanur Beach Hotel (Initialy called Hotel Garuda) and the Bali Hyatt. All of these hotels still operate until today with that certain touch of modernity that offers that nostalgic ambience for those who knew Bali decades ago before the onrush of tourism. But even today Sanur still maintains that pleasant ambience with places shaded by high and age old trees that continue to radiate the serene magic of Sanur.


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MORNING MINUTES: Includes Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Gastronomy A to Z -- Food rail for Dec. 28, 2009. Includes items on a modern gastronomy book, an easy recipe for cranberry couscous, tips on braising, and more.
FOOD PAGE: Put the kettle on.
HOME HELP: 6 ways to update your kitchen -- Home and garden rail for Dec. 30. Includes items on kitchen projects, wallpaper styles, cleaning tips and more.
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FAMILY TIME: Weekly family rail, with a tip on your household budget, a review of "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and more.
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RELIGION NEWS: Patients more likely than doctors to discuss prayer -- Religion rail for Dec. 31, with research on physicians and prayer, Bible-based video games, a book for men, and more.
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AGING FAMILIES: For some families, holiday gatherings include discussion about nursing homes -- Families gather for the holidays and sometimes find they see an elderly parent or grandparent in a new light. Time changes things and Mom or Dad may look more frail. Is there a nursing home in their future? How do you select one? By Sue Scheible.
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DR. JEFF HERSH: The heart is a complex muscle -- Heart cells not only have the mechanical role of contracting to enable the heart to squeeze and hence pump blood, they are also part of the electrical conduction system that coordinates these contractions in a precise manner.
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DR. MURRAY FEINGOLD: When to have the next baby -- Your first baby is now 4 months old and you plan to have one or two more. When is the best time to have the next one? A number of medical and non-medical factors need to be considered before making this decision.
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PHYSICIAN FOCUS: The power of vitamin D -- Vitamin D has come a long way in a short time. When I was a medical student in the 1970s, all that was known about this nutrient was that it helped to absorb dietary calcium. We now know that every cell in our bodies contains receptors for vitamin D and that vitamin D modifies the activity of about 10,000 genes, or about one third of the human genome.
DARIN ST. GEORGE: Use technology in training -- Today, cell phones have become "smart phones" and all you have to do is rub your phone and pictures appear and songs are downloaded. Don't ask me to figure it out -- I'm just a trainer. What I have learned, though, is that these devices can be used to make a 24/7 "fitness zone," if you will, where people can connect with and ask questions of their trainer or other supporter.
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SHOESTRING LIVING: Here's to a frugal fresh start in 2010. MOLLY LOGAN ANDERSON
DAVID ROBSON: 2009 in the garden
Things sure were soggy for gardeners this past year. But there's always 2010.
MEREDITH O'BRIEN: My anti-resolution list -- Around this time of year, people make all kinds of vows to do things differently now that we're in a new calendar year. Here's where this article can come in handy. I can provide you with alternatives to those "healthier" resolution lists you've likely been seeing, at least when it comes to parenting. Here's a list of funny things I (probably) won't actually do.
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DANNY HENLEY: Looking toward a prayerful 2010 -- I admire those whose knee calluses serve as a spiritual badge of honor. My prayers are frequently more akin to telegraph messages, which traditionally were succinct since the sender was typically paying by the word. My lack of time spent in fervent prayer should not be interpreted as a shortage of faith that prayers in
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GARY BROWN: In search of New Year's resolutions I might be able to keep -- Our health seems to be important to us at resolution time. Two of the top 10 most popular resolutions for 2010 include quitting smoking and getting healthier.
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RICK HOLMES: The best books read in 2009 -- A confession: The small table by my bedside holds a stack of reading material that grows and grows. It's got newspaper articles I'm sure I'll get to, magazines abandoned halfway through, a book I was fired up about when summer vacation ended, 100 pages from the end, that I haven't returned to since and a couple of books recommended by friends.
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ALBUM REVIEW: 'Banda Olifante" combines smart rhythms, funk for a fun sound.
MUSIC ROUNDUP: 10 rock albums from 2009 you might like -- Canton Repository writer Dan Kane offers a selection of his favorite albums from 2009.
GRANLUND CARTOON: Still hung over from 2008
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NOT-SO-GENEROUT TIPS: Tips dwindle as customers watch what they spend - Tipping isn't faring well in what's become more of a do-it-yourself economy. According to a national study, tipping this year is down anywhere from 5 percent to 50 percent. Locally, restaurant servers and others say it's not so much that the tippers aren't tipping their usual amounts, but that there aren't as many customers, period. By Rhys Saunders / Springfield, Ill.
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The Australian government reaps benefits from telework and looks to expand services
At Cisco we believe that when governments keep pace with the latest technologies they improve efficiency and better serve their constituents.
Australia is known as a government at the forefront of technological innovation. Since 2009 the Australian government has rolled out 36 Cisco TelePresence units across Australia, in Commonwealth offices, Prime Minister and Cabinet offices, Parliament House and state government offices.
The Australian Government has participated in more than 1800 meetings via Cisco TelePresence and has saved more than $26 million in travel costs since deploying in 2009. This is double the amount of savings the country anticipated, according to a recent ZDNet article. So it's no surprise that the country is looking to expand its telepresence usage.
While saving millions of dollars is an accomplishment worth celebrating, the environmental benefits are also significant (especially when considering how many pollutants one Cisco employee estimated he saved during a simple 3-day telework pledge).
It is clear that Australia is evolving into a modern government that recognizes the busy lives of its minsters and embraces high-technology solutions that enable more effective telework initiatives. Australia also recently announced a telehealth initiative and has committed $620 million to this cause, which is aimed at increasing the acceptance of telehealth among physician and aged care providers and physicians and hospitals in remote and regional Australia.
Australia's minister, Gary Grey spoke previously to Cisco about how telepresence is enabling better decision making, improving discussions and helping to more easily connect multiple levels of government more efficiently and in a life-like setting.
Do you think Australia is ahead of the times with its use of telepresence or are other countries just behind?
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Just looking for a quick answer really.
Our tester has come preloaded with around 25 tests, most of which we're never likely to use. To help prevent choosing the incorrect test and also for streamlining purposes I'm looking to remove some of the tests from the menu.
If I delete some of the tests will there be any way to bring them back if needed?
I know I can always make new tests and add them to the list but this seems a little long-winded and hopefully there is a quicker way, such as a back up, which I can perform prior to deleting them.


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Creating promotional trailers for restaurants and small businesses requires high quality content at affordable rates. Kissi Media produced this great promo for the NYC Hibachi food truck Hibachi Heaven using royalty free music from Productiontrax, allowing them to stay on budget without sacrificing quality.
Hibachi Joe, New York City from Kissi Media on Vimeo.
To capture the energy of grilling and chopping, Kissi Media used the stock music track Metal Drum and Bass 170BPM DM by Mykola Odnorog. Their selection of production music for the video helps to introduce Chef Joe and his food truck to the masses in NYC.
From the video description:
"Operated by Johansen Oliva, a Brazil native and New Yorker by way of Miami, Oliva (also known as "Chef Joe")? serves hungry New Yorkers and foodies alike from the Financial District to Midtown (east/west) and Harlem, where loyal fans and diners flock to the corner of 99th and Madison Ave. Every Monday, employees at Mount Sinai Hospital are treated to the only hibachi dishes in the city available outside an established restaurant."
We think Kissi Media's choice of music and food closeups really makes our mouth water for some of Joe's Yum Yum sauce.


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In case you're just joining us, Sir, You Are Being Hunted is an upcoming indie game that promises to be "a procedurally generated first-person, open world game, with some sneaking, some shooting, some tweedpunk adversaries, and plenty of fleeing in terror".
It's coming along very nicely, so nicely in fact that there's a whole new bunch of screenshots available showing the game's fancy landscape generator, whose sole purpose is to randomly create patches of the English countryside, through which you'll be hunted by robotic gentlemen.
Robot News Regarding: Sir, You Are Being Hunted [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]


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Rumors about plastic's detrimental impact on our health have circulated for decades. Though the FDA, CDC, and other official agencies issue periodic reassurances, other experts believe that this miracle of modern alchemy may be lacing our food with chemicals. But you don't have to forgo all your wraps and containers just yet. By learning the ground rules for different types of plastic, you can strike a reasonable balance between convenience and caution.
The FDA keeps close tabs on anything designed for contact with foods -- and it stands by the safety of approved plastic containers, saying they leach negligible amounts of chemicals when used for their express purposes. But what about that yogurt container you used for leftovers and then popped into the microwave for reheating? Since federal standards only address how plastic performs during its "intended use," those of us trying to do the green thing by reusing plastics could be gambling with our health.
Stepping outside the bounds of intended use, we risk heightened exposure to preservatives and other additives. While studies are mixed as to how much of these chemicals we can tolerate, research does confirm at least three things: First, certain types of plastic contain dangerous compounds, including carcinogens and hormone imitators, substances that the body can mistake for estrogen; second, overheating or overusing plastic food containers may cause some of these compounds to "migrate" into food; and third, heat from microwaving or dishwashing and high levels of fat in foods like meat and cheese can expedite this migration.
In the case of polycarbonate, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride (plastics often used to make certain cling wrap, takeout, and durable food storage containers), even low-level migration of their chemicals may damage hormone and gene function over time. Studies have yet to prove that concentrations found in food pose a threat to humans, but the basic building blocks of these plastics include known human carcinogens and substances harmful to the reproductive system. Other plastics, such as polyethelenes (used to make some cling wraps and containers as well as zippered bags), contain fewer additives and less toxic ingredients. Optimal safety requires that you abide by manufacturer instructions and, in some cases, take a few additional precautions to minimize your exposure. With a little food-storage know-how, you can easily spot the best -- and the safest-plastic for the job.
polypropylene (PP, #5)
This plastic has a relatively high melting point, so it's usually safe for warm or cold foods. While many of these containers pass microwave-safety tests, they rarely undergo tests for prolonged use and may break down faster than durables. To limit risk of exposure to the preservative BHT, reuse these containers only as long as recommended by the manufacturer. If you can't find recommendations on the product packaging or on the company's Web site, use them no more than five or six times.
Dairy Tub
high-density polyethylene (HDPE, #2) or polypropylene (PP, #5)
Designed to store food at cold temperatures for a limited time, these containers will likely melt if subjected to heat, increasing your risk of exposure to chemical additives -- so reuse them for cold foods only. Be sure to recycle them when you see signs of wear, such as discoloration, warping, or scratches.
Produce Bag
high-density polyethylene (HDPE, #2) or low-density polyethylene (LDPE, #4)
While both types of polyethylene may contain chemical antioxidants to prevent discoloration, they do not appear to cause health problems and are free of plasticizers -- chemicals often added to plastic for flexibility that some animal studies have linked to hormone dysfunction. To minimize exposure to preservatives, avoid using these bags with high-fat foods, which absorb additives more readily.
Cling Wrap
polyvinyl chloride (PVC or V, #3) or low-density polyethylene (LDPE, #4)
Choose wraps made from LDPE, such as those from Glad or Saran, since PVC contains the known carcinogen vinyl chloride. If you can't find "LDPE" or "#4" (in the chasing-arrows symbol on the box), don't buy it until you've checked with the company online or over the phone. If you buy plastic-wrapped meat or cheese, trim areas exposed to wrapping (since it's often PVC) and store the remainder in glass or ceramic. For freezing, try tempered glass; parchment paper works for shorter periods. In the microwave, use ceramic or glass covers; wraps can melt and release chemicals upon contact with hot foods and liquids.
low-density polyethylene (LDPE, #4), polypropylene (PP, #5), or polycarbonate (PC, #7)
Choose containers marked with #4 or #5; #7 PC can leach low levels of an estrogen imitator. Note that #7 is a catch-all "other" category that includes combinations of safer types, but because you can't discern between these and the #7s made with PC, avoid the category entirely. Many durables are microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but always check labels. Avoid using them to heat sugary foods, like syrup or sweetened tomato sauce, which reach very high temperatures and are more likely to melt plastic.
polypropylene (PP, #5) or polystyrene (PS, #6)
Polypropylene doesn't appear to leach chemicals, but since few takeout containers undergo testing to ensure safety beyond one-time usage, don't keep them for storage. Polystyrene, most recognizable as Styrofoam, can also assume a hard, clear form. Both forms are made with benzene and could leach styrene, a possible human carcinogen and hormone disrupter; they also can't be recycled in most communities. If you have food delivered in any of these plastics, store leftovers in another container. Also, don't reheat your food in them -- even if your takeout shows up cold -- unless you see a "microwave safe" label on the bottom.
Zippered Bags
high-density polyethylene (HDPE, #2) or low-density polyethylene (LDPE, #4)
These plastics have not been found to leach harmful chemicals, but save them for cold, low-fat foods. Both types of plastic melt fairly easily in this form, and fatty foods are more likely to absorb antioxidant preservatives.
Go Green
From manufacture to disposal, plastics pollute air and water, consume massive amounts of fossil fuels, and take up landfill space. Here's how to reduce your impact.
1. Know your numbers. The number and chasing-arrows symbol on plastic containers indicates type of plastic -- not whether it can be recycled. Visit earth911.org or call 1-800-CLEANUP to find out which numbers your community recycles.
2. Pack your bags. The 100 billion plastic bags that Americans use every year require more than 21,000 barrels of oil daily to produce. Plastic recycling is expensive and energy intensive, so keep a stash of cloth or once-used grocery bags on hand to carry purchases.
Here is a simple way to make grocery bags sturdy enough for long term use:
Collapse the bottom of the paper bag.
Slide the paper bag into a plastic bag. Cut off the top portion of the paper bag in a gentle arc to create a wider opening for easier use.
Fit the bottom corners of the paper bag into the plastic bag to create a secure and sturdy foundation.
For easy packing and travel, simply fold your homemade bags up, tucking in the plastic and handles, and fold the bags in half. Multiple bags held together with rubber bands will fit neatly into the compartment in your car door or in your trunk.
3. BYORB. Bring your own reusable bottle. Check out Klean Canteen's lightweight stainless steel bottles at rei.com. When you do purchase a drink on the go, choose glass over plastic since it recycles more efficiently.
4. Skip the packaging. When you buy produce, think twice before grabbing a bag. Oranges, onions, and many other items don't need the extra protection. For prepackaged goods, buy in bulk to minimize waste.
5. Get involved. The Center for Health, Environment, and Justice recently launched a campaign to encourage companies to phase out PVC use in favor of less harmful materials. Microsoft, Victoria's Secret, and Wal-Mart are already on board. Help build momentum for change by visiting besafenet.com/pvc.
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Sarah – A Woman of Valor
by Jenny Everett King
We met in Sunday school, in a moment that could have been the beginning of a coming-of-age friendship movie. In a smaller than small Vermont town, I was the shy new girl, the daughter of the visiting preacher; she was the bubbly, outgoing girl from the unchurched family. We connected over the fact that our birthdays were four days apart, and soon we would both turn 11.
When the church hired my father as the full-time pastor, she welcomed me with a 2-inch piece of coral wrapped in a handkerchief. Within months she became the best friend with whom I swapped clothes, experimented with make-up, played MASH with the names of the boys in youth group. She adopted my family as her own, took it upon herself to call my parents "Mom" and "Dad," and kept a small piece of the parsonage's hideous kitchen floor when the church finally replaced it.
Like so many childhood friendships, job and family changes separated us in adolescence. She and her mother moved to South Carolina after her parents' divorce, while my family moved back to New Hampshire to plant another church. We kept in touch through phone calls, a few letters, and the rare visit. Eventually we were bridesmaids in each others' weddings, though each of us married a man the other had not met. Before my rehearsal dinner she gave me a card that said, "I have not met him, but I love him because you love him." When she married six years later, I stood beside her with the same attitude. She loved him, and that was enough.
Until it wasn't enough.
Today, Sarah's life bears so little resemblance to the woman of Proverbs 31 that she would probably laugh at the thought of inviting a comparison. There are no fields to be bought, because there is no money left. There is no husband to sing her praises, because she left him after he smashed in the cabinet door inches from her head. Her three children may rise in the morning and sing her praises – or they may rise in the middle of the night, complaining of a tummy ache or a molar cutting through. Yet she will still be up before dawn, preparing for work at a job for which she is severely overqualified.
If I had been asked 10 years ago to describe a woman I admire, or a woman I deemed valorous, a single mother barely making ends meet would not have crossed my mind. Yet it is when I look at Sarah that the meaning of Proverbs 31 becomes most clear.
A woman of valor works diligently. A woman of valor manages her money well and does not waste a cent. She provides for her family with a heart of unconditional love and sacrifices herself without hesitation. She humbles herself. She lives for others. In truth, she models the best example of valor within the whole of Christian tradition, Jesus Christ. As Jesus scorned the shame of the cross, Sarah has scorned the shame of asking for help, of taking a position so clearly beneath her, in the name of giving herself up for those whom she loves.
Sarah may not purchase fields, or plant vineyards, or clothe her family in scarlet, but she can stretch a meager grocery budget like nobody else. Her lamp does not go out at night – because after work and dinner and baths and bedtime, she finds herself sorting through paperwork for the custody lawyer she can barely afford. More than once she has spent her day off from work at the police station, collecting forms and evidence for upcoming hearings. For two years, she has fought tirelessly for her childrens' safety and well-being, enduring the frustrations of the family court system.
Sarah has plenty of reasons to be angry with God. As a teen she grieved her parents' bitter divorce; as an adult she removed her children from an abusive home, only to face scorn from her church when she did so. When she told her pastor of her intent to leave her abuser, he shamed her for breaking the sacred bond of marriage. Yet her faith in a loving God does not waver. This is not merely a faith that she clings to, nor a life raft for when times are tough. Sarah's faith is joyous. In the midst of her pain, she is victorious. I suspect she worries about money, and I know she worries about her kids. Yet underneath her worry is a quiet strength, and an assurance that God will provide and God will protect.
Like the woman of Proverbs, she laughs at the days to come. Some days it may be through tears, but still, she laughs, and she believes.
Jenny Everett King is a freelance writer, police officer's wife, homeschooling mother, and youth ministry team member living in southern New Hampshire. With a background in women's health and wellness, she has a strong interest in the vital roles women play in ministry, the modern church, and social justice. She blogs at http://birthatthecrossroads.blogspot.com/.
This post is part of our Women of Valor series. Eshet chayil—woman of valor— has long been a blessing of praise in the Jewish community. Husbands often sing the line from Proverbs 31 to their wives at Sabbath meals. Women cheer one another on through accomplishments in homemaking, career, education, parenting, and justice by shouting a hearty "eshet chayil!" after each milestone. Great women of the faith, like Sarah and Ruth and Deborah, are identified as women of valor. One of my goals after completing my year of biblical womanhood was to "take back" Proverbs 31 as a blessing, not a to-do list, by identifying and celebrating women of valor. To help me in this, you submitted nearly 100 essays to our Women of Valor essay contest. There were so many essays that made me laugh, cry, and think I've decided that, in addition to the eight winners to be featured this week, I will select several more to feature as guest posts in the weeks and months to come.
Jenny, and the other winners of the Women of Valor contest, will receive a flower necklace that is hand-made by the artisans of Hill Country Hill Tribers, a non-profit helping Burmese refugee women in Austin earn supplemental income and learn marketable skills. The necklaces and other new products in their fall line are available on their website TODAY! I enourage you to read the stories of these women of valor in their Artisan Profiles and find out how you can become a Hill Triber Patron to support the artisans in their work.
Read the rest:
Mrs. Foster - A Woman of Valor by Jenn LeBow
Rebecca - A Woman of Valor by Cheryl Cash
I hope you will consider writing a tribute to a woman of valor on your own blog this week. If you do, leave a link in the comment section so we can all enjoy. I'll be sure to tweet/share some of my favorites. (Note: All the winners of the contest have been notified.)
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In following through with the direction given in the Third Trumpet Communiqué, #28, the Theological Formation & Education team is formed with the following mandate:
1. Prepare a revised Catechism for training in discipleship
2. Develop a training program for existing Anglican leaders
3. Strengthening the network and cooperation between theological institutions and theologians in Global South. Where possible we will cooperate with Western institutions and theologians who share a similar vision in a theological education that is faithful to Scriptures and tradition.
4. This team will also work as a resource group to write, research, reflect and advise the Primates as needed.
Profile of Members
Rev. Dr Joseph Denge Galgalo
Lecturer in systematic and contextual theologies; Head of Divinity Department at St. Paul's United TC, Limuru, Kenya. St. Paul's United Theological College.
Dr Galgalo was made a deacon in the year 1993 and priested in 1994 in the Anglican Diocese of Kirinyaga, Kenya. He served in various capacities within the same diocese. He is presently involved in the life of the Anglican church in various ways, including serving as a member on two commissions at the Communion level: The Inter-Anglican Theological and Doctrinal Commission and the recently established Archbishop of Canterbury's Panel of Reference.
Rt Rev Dr D Zac Niringiye
Assistant Bishop Kampala Diocese, Church of Uganda
Prior to being consecrated bishop in January 2005, Dr Zac Niringiye served with the Church Mission Society as Regional Director for Society's work in Africa, after 20 years of ministry among students in Uganda and all over English and Portuguese Speaking Africa, with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students.
Dr. Niringiye received his Masters in Theology from Wheaton College in Illinois and his PhD in Theology and Mission History from Edinburgh University. He also received an honours degree in Physics from Makerere University, Uganda. He has published many articles on theology, leadership and mission. Bishop Zac has been instrumental in founding many organisations and ministries such as the Global South Institute at Uganda Christian University; The Evangelical Fellowship (EFU) of Uganda, Kampala Evangelical School of Theology (KEST), Aclaim Africa (a leading leadership and management consulting firm), Mission Together Africa, and Relate Communications, the publishers of Relate magazine. He has had a distinguished career as a theologian, mission leader, pastor, HIV/AIDS activist and organizational development consultant. He is also a marriage and family life counsellor.
In recognition of his leadership, passion and crusade for social justice and restoration of human dignity among marginalised communities, at its plenary session in June 2005, the Uganda Joint Christian Council (a Council bringing together the Church of Uganda [Anglican], the Roman Catholic and the Orthodox Churches in Uganda) elected Bishop Niringiye to chair the National Task Force on the Conflict in Northern Uganda. The Task Force is working with other stakeholders for the ending of the 20 year conflict between a brutal rebellion and the Government of Uganda, as well as advocating for humanitarian, resettlement and reconstruction for over 1.8 million displaced people in the region.
Rev. Canon George Ugochukwu Njoku
Director Theological Education and Doctrinal Matters and the Dean, St. Francis of Assisi Theological College Wusasa, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
The Reverend Canon George Ugochukwu Njoku is 46 years of age. He first trained as a Mechanical Engineer before answering the call to full-time pastoral ministry. He was ordained in 1992 at Jos after graduating from the Theological College of Northern Nigeria Bukuru-Jos with a BD. He obtained further training in the UK at the Proclamation Trust's Cornhill Training Course and the London
Bible College with an MA in Biblical Interpretation. He is pursuing higher degrees in Hermeneutics.
A former National Chairman of the Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship, he has been serving as the Director for Theological Education and Doctrinal Matters and the Provincial Clerical Secretary for Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). He has just been redeployed to St. Francis of Assisi Theological College, Wusasa Zaria as the Dean. Internationally, he is a member of TEAC and is representing Nigeria in the Governing Council of ANITEPAM (The African Network of Institutions of Theological Education Preparing Anglicans for Ministry). He is interested in the Anglican Church's faithfulness to the Scriptures.
Rev. Dr Michael Nai-Chiu Poon
Director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity in Asia,
Trinity Theological College
Michael Poon is the Director of CSCA, the mission research arm of Trinity Theological College, Singapore. One of his main tasks is to help churches in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to reflect on their history and organize their archives. He also teaches postgraduate courses on Christianity in Asia, and supervises master and doctoral students. He is the series editor of the Australasian Theological Forum Press Christianity in Asia Series. He contributes regularly to the Global South Anglican web site on present-day Communion issues. (See also http://www.ttc.edu.sg/csca/poon/index.htm.)
Michael Poon also is an honorary clergy in St Andrew's Cathedral, Diocese of Singapore. He is the Convenor of the Documentation Study Group (DABOH) of the International Association of Mission Studies; Honorary Research Affiliate in Asia Research Institute, University of Singapore; Honorary Research Associate, Divinity School, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Fellow of Saint John's College, University of Hong Kong; and Convenor of Langham Partnership regional Council (East Asia).
Before his present ministries in Singapore since 2004, he served twenty years in Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican). He is married with three children.


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Halley's Comet streaks across the sky in this photograph from May 25, 1910. Earth passed through Halley's tail that month, prompting fears that toxic gases in the tail would infiltrate the atmosphere. [ESA/Courtesy of D.A. Klinglesmith, J. Rahe]
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Halley's Comet
It looked down upon the fall of Jerusalem, the Battle of Hastings, and the fall of the Alamo. It was there for Mark Twain's birth -- and his death. And it provided confirmation that the laws of gravity apply to all the bodies in the heavens.
This witness to history -- and history maker -- is Halley's Comet. Through the ages, it's inspired fear and wonder -- often at the same time. A good example is its appearance 100 years ago this month. It drew skywatchers to rooftops and comet parties. But Earth's passage through its long tail caused many others to cower in fear. More about that tomorrow.
The comet is a "dirty snowball" -- an oddly shaped chunk of ice mixed with rock and dirt. It orbits the Sun once every 76 years or so. On each approach to the Sun, it sprouts a long, glowing tail.
The comet was first recorded by Chinese astronomers in 240 B.C. During many of its following encounters, it was seen as an omen of death and destruction. Yet no one knew that these encounters were all repeat appearances of a single object -- each comet was considered a one-time event.
In the 17th century, though, British astronomer Edmund Halley changed that. He plotted the comet's orbit using the laws of gravity recently devised by his friend, Isaac Newton. And he predicted that the comet would return to view again around the end of 1758. When it did, astronomers named the comet in Halley's honor -- assuring Halley a bit of immortality.
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Brooke Harris - Care & Community Village Project in Fiji
Siting with a few of the local people from the village, they asked me if I could explain the trip in one sentence what would I say, I thought about it for a couple of minutes but every sentence I put together felt like it was missing something. What I had experienced over the two weeks I spent at Natalau Village, Fiji couldn't be put into one sentence; it was an amazing opportunity and one that I will never forget.
Projects Abroad pamphlets were being handed out during my year meeting at school and it caught my eye because volunteering overseas had always been something I've wanted to do. After further research into the organisation and the different projects that are offered I found that the Care and Community Village project would be best suited for me, as I am in year 12 at school and also because Fiji is known for being a safe and welcoming country.
The lead up and preparation to my placement in Fiji was made very smooth by the Projects Abroad staff they were always there to answer any questions or queries that I had. The Projects Abroad website and personal webpage they set up for you clearly displays everything you need to know about your trip from visa information to climate. Having so much information so clearly displayed and at such easy reach left both my parents and myself feeling very comfortable. The Projects Abroad team also set up a Facebook group with all of the volunteers and supervisors that I would be working with on the project; this was especially helpful for me as I was very nervous because I didn't know anyone else going on the trip.
Volunteering in Fiji
A typical day on the project included waking up to a traditional Fijian breakfast cooked by your host family, after breakfast all of the volunteers would meet at the Community Hall, we were met there by the children in the village who aged from 4-14. From there we would begin our holiday school with singing songs such as 'wheels on the bus'; 'one big happy family'; and, 'head, shoulders, knees and toes' to name a few. After we started singing other kids in the village would hear, and the group would begin to grow and grow, and the singing would get louder and louder.
After singing we would break off into groups with the children being divided by their age. We would do craft and different fun educational activities. Our group's goal for the holiday school programme was to teach the children about colours and also how to treat animals. After the day's activities each group would perform in the talent quest, either singing or dancing, then to finish off we would have free time out on the oval were we could play football, soccer, skipping, tip and other games with the children.
After holiday school we would head back to our host family for lunch break and then after lunch we would meet back at the community hall to begin our project for that day. During the two weeks our group of volunteers, with help from some locals, painted the interior and exterior of the community hall as well as two widow's houses, and tye-died curtains for their homes. Throughout the 2 weeks we also went on numerous trips into town and to the pool, we also went to mud pools and hot springs and had a weekend trip to the Robinson Crusoe Island. All of these extra activities were great fun and they also brought the group of volunteers closer together.
My time in Fiji
The highlight of the trip for me was the time I spent with my host family and the people in the village. The whole village welcomed us with open arms, big smiles and loud shouts of 'Bula.' They allowed us to be fully immersed in their beautiful culture and many different traditions.
The trip opened my eyes to the world. The people in the village didn't have very much but they all supported each other and were filled with so much love and faith. The bond you develop with your host family over the two weeks is incredible. Saying goodbye and leaving was really hard but I left feeling so proud and happy because in those 2 weeks we made a big difference in those people's lives.
During the trip I learnt so many new things about myself; I have never loved doing something so much in my life and I'm now very passionate and excited about doing another trip with Projects Abroad. My advice for people who are thinking of applying is to just go for it; it truly is the experience of a lifetime.
Brooke Harris
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I've got a problem with the
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Whenever I want to refer to something that is on the same page as the reference,
varioref normally printed something like 'X on this page' or 'X auf dieser Seite' (German) (X = number of label) , but today I tried to use
varioref again (after I reinstalled MiKTeX because of an API 1113 Error or something concerning the update manager after an update -- fixed it \o/) and I only got 'X on page Y' (Y = page number) when the reference was on the same page as what I wanted to refer to. If there's something on the next or former page, the output is correct (e.g. 'X on the previous page').
Here's a (hopefully more or less) minimal example:
Haha, \vref{bla}. {\reftextcurrent} \clearpage
Haha, \vref{bla}.
And what I get using pdfTeX is:
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{\reftextcurrent} to see whether the text
varioref normally used, might have been redefined accidentally. )
Does anyone have a solution to this problem?