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Raphael Sai Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Replica Prop
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Raphael is a hothead, the most opinionated, impulsive and restless Ninja Turtle. "Raph" loves nothing more than to test himself in battle and trains for sheer enjoyment. He's usually the first one to leap into action and it's nearly impossible to get him to back down! Raph's weapon of choice is a pair of sai. These are a traditional martial arts weapon and come in many styles. The basic form is that of a metal baton, with two curved prongs (yoku) projecting from the handle (tsuka). These prongs are designed for trapping and blocking. As huge fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated television show, the artisans at Factory Entertainment were intrigued by the question "If the '80s animated Turtles where real, what would their weapons look like?†Growing up as fans of the show, our desire was to create a collectible more age-appropriate than the toys we had enjoyed as children back in the day (okay, which we still enjoy when no one's looking). The result--a museum quality realization of Raphael's signature weapons suitable for "grown-up" collectors who still want to celebrate their Turtle Power!
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Working closely with the team at Nickelodeon and with extensive study of the classic animated series, we were able to create an accurate real world replica of the sai wielded so expertly by Raphael
Each sai is cast from solid metal that has been chrome-plated and features a leather wrapped handle and brass-alloy pommel
To display the Sai we could think of no more fitting 'stand' than facsimiles of Raphael's hands, cast in polyresin with integral magnetic latches which safely secure them to the metalized resin sewer lid base, that includes a cast metal plaque bearing the edition number
The worldwide production run is limited to 1,000 pieces
Sub Category: TV / Movie Busts Statues
Brand: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Roberto Giusti
Roberto Giusti is a Venezuelan journalist. He is a columnist for El Universal,[1] a presenter of the programme Primera Pagina on Globovisión, and an RCTV radio host.
Death threats[edit]
On 13 May 2003, Giusti, host of the Radio Caracas Radio program Golpe a Golpe ("coup to coup") with Fausto Masso, filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office denouncing the death threats he had been receiving. On 2 May, a group of about ten people entered the studios of Radio Caracas Radio and began shouting offensive slogans at the journalist and calling him a "murderer". The attackers sprayed graffiti on the building's walls and Giusti's car. Giusti called for an investigation into the incident and possible links to his reports on the presence of Colombian guerrillas in Venezuela.[2][3]
- ^ "La mayor amenaza de Chávez está dentro de su propia casa" (in Spanish). El Pais. 31 January 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2010.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.asylumlaw.org/docs/showDocument.cfm?documentID=3934
- ^ http://www.urru.org/papers/20040215_Agresiones_Periodistas_DiputadoJordanHernandez_mayo.htm
- Hernández, Ramón, and Roberto Giusti. Carlos Andrés Pérez: Memorias Proscritas. Caracas: Los Libros de El Nacional, 2006
External links[edit]
- Roberto Giusti, El Universal, 21 October 2009, Not against Chávez: It is against all the ordeals suffered by us as something natural and unavoidable
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Hey everyone, welcome to another edition of the Movie Sketch Project, wherein I make some art for a movie I reviewed this past week. Wow, well last week I had a really nice surprise when director Mark Romanek on twitter re-tweeted my sketch for Never Let Me Go. It led to lots of new views and I hope everyone liked it! Since then I've turned the drawing into a digital collage and it's for sale as a print, if you're interested!
Anyway, today's sketch is from that lovable dark comedy Drop Dead Fred, a favorite film from my youth that I revisited recently and still found quite charming. I had the idea for this drawing years and years ago but only just got around to it now (it is one of so many art ideas I haven't gotten around to trying out). Fred himself has "Drop" and "Dead" written on his fingers, Night of the Hunter-style, and I thought that was cool. That's it. That's the grand inspiration. It's just a simple pen-and-pencil sketch for now but I do plan on fiddling with it and giving it some color when I have more time. And I apologize for the quality, the scanner was being inhospitable.
UPDATE: I did some more pencil and ink work and made it prettier! The second image is the regular drawing, the third image is some playing around I did in photoshop. Both are available for sale, the original and a print.
Friday, October 15, 2010
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Swimming Pool | Private pool (0 x 0 m) |
Air-conditioning | Air-conditioning in all the bedrooms |
high-speed internet line | Yes |
Barbecue | Yes |
washing machine | Yes |
dishwasher | Yes |
TV | Yes |
Stereo with CD player | Yes |
Private parking | Private parking for 2 cars |
Distance from the sea | Access to the sea |
Nearest Beach : gravel | 200 m |
Nearest grocery | Mazzarò 0.3 km |
Tennis | Public tennis courts 2 km |
Further costs to be paid on the premises in cash
Refundable damage deposit to be paid in Euros on arrival: 500 |
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text: Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRGI), the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® fast-casual restaurant brands, today announced the launch of a proposed secondary public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. All shares will be offered by funds managed by Jefferies Capital Partners. The selling shareholders also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares of common stock. Fiesta will not receive any proceeds from the sale of any shares in the offering. Jefferies LLC, Piper Jaffray & Co., and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering. Stephens Inc. is serving as co-manager for the offering. A shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) relating to these securities was filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on November 20, 2012. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and base prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained by contacting Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, Jefferies LLC, 520 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10022 at (877) 547-6340 and at email@example.com, or Piper Jaffray & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 800, Minneapolis, MN 55402, by email to email@example.com, or by telephone at (800) 747-3924, or Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 or by telephone at (800) 248-8863. Before you invest, you should read these documents and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC for more complete information. You may obtain these documents free of charge by visiting the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® restaurant brands with 251 company-owned and operated restaurants and 43 franchised restaurants in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela as of December 30, 2012. The brands specialize in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with a broad appeal at a compelling value. Both brands feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, and drive-thru service and catering.


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McDonald's Going Big in Japan
Last Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported on what it may have perceived to be a case of irony: In Japan, where citizens traditionally eat a healthier diet, live longer, and weigh less than their American counterparts, McDonald's has launched Big America 2, a marketing campaign featuring four brawny, drippy burgers seemingly at odds with the market.
The quartet are named for and possibly inspired by places in the United States. For instance, the Miami burger is crowned with tortilla chips. The Idaho burger boasts a deep-fried hash brown cake, bacon, and a pepper-mustard sauce. The Texas 2 burger is the largest of the bunch, oozing chili, cheese, and bacon from its three buns. Still, anyone who thinks such a campaign is destined to flounder in the land of dashi and pickles should think again.
First of all, ranging from 542 to 713 calories apiece, these burgers are mere sliders in comparison with the bulging, crassly over-topped behemoths common in the United States. Hamburgers are also incredibly popular in Japan, where, at downtown Tokyo lunch spots, they're no longer desperate imitations of what Japanese cooks perceive to be the American standard.
They're inspired, delicious, and, in their own way, authentic creations, not because they conform to our notions of hamburger excellence, but because artful, careful cooking and composition--the sequence of ingredients added, the ways in which they are layered, how toppings are applied and in what order--exemplify Japanese culinary traits. Plus, some burger joints in Japan traffic in eccentric, playful toppings like cinnamon and baked apples or broccoli crowns, for example, a cultural tendency the Big America 2 burgers clearly echo. According to the WSJ:
"The strategy in Japan seems diametrically opposed to McDonald's U.S. strategy: a continued focus on healthier eating options," says the article. "Though McDonald's in the U.S. still offers hefty items, such as a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese listed at 740 calories, nine meal-size salads and a fruit-and-walnut salad for snacking are on the menu as well. The U.S. website features a steaming bowl of oatmeal, studded with fruit. In Japan, there's only one salad offering -- a puny side salad -- and no oatmeal."
The explanation is that Japanese people don't go to hamburger restaurants to eat salads. For that, they have salad restaurants.
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Declarations and Reservations to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (in particular respect to the United States)
Many of the parties that signed and ratified the Genocide Convention did so with what are referred to as "declarations and reservations." Statements of "problems" the countries found with the wording or intent of parts of the convention. Further elaborations are "understandings" where the nation explains what it understands the meaning of certain intents and wording to be. Finally, many countries voiced official objections to other nations' declarations and reservations.
Since the majority are in reference to article IX, I'll list those with notes if those countries had further declarations/reservations. After IX, VI and XII were the most often mentioned. As can be seen, several of the nations which had problems with article IX later withdrew their reservation.
The United States' "reservations and understandings" should be duly noted, not only because of the content and refusal to withdraw them despite numerous objections by other convention countries (see below) but when viewed in context of the length of time it took to ratify the convention even with those reservations and understandings.
The convention was approved for "signature and ratification or accession" in 1948. It was entered into force in 1951 after it had at least twenty signees (as stipulated in article XIII). While the US signed in 1948, it wasn't ratified until 1988. Also, by basically denying article IX, the United States is saying that the convention applies to other countries but only to itself if and when it chooses to allow itin effect trying to be both a signee of the convention and the ultimate arbiter of its expression and applicability (at least as far as the United States is concerned).
As noted by the objection by the Netherlands (below), this goes against international law:
The Statute of the Permanent Court of Justice (1945) claims within its jurisdiction "all matters specially provided for in the Charter of the United Nations or in treaties or Conventions in force" (Article 36.1.). Article 36.6 states: "In the event of a dispute as to whether the Court has jurisdiction, the matter shall be settled by the decision of the Court." (http://serendipity.magnet.ch/more/genocide.html)
As far as the United States is concerned, this also does not apply to itself. Further:
There simply is no other world court to decide.... The other objecting nations are simply affirming the right and necessity of the International Court of Justice as the interpreter of international treaties. By refusing to submit to the International Court of Justice's possible interpretation of the "Convention on Genocide" the United States is in effect, denying its own participation. (ibid.)
(This being hardly the first time the United States has ignored international law in deference to "foreign policy" and/or self-interestthough that goes beyond the scope of this writeup.)
Also of note is Article VI of the US Constitution which states that
and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
Interestingly, the United States Code does have legislation concerning genocide. It uses the basic form of the convention but with minor alterations: mere "intent" (admittedly a point of contention in defining acts as genocidal) becomes "specific intent" and the "mental harm" provision (II b) becomes "permanent impairment of the mental faculties of members of the group through drugs, torture, or similar techniques" (see under "Understandings" below), making it much more difficult to prosecute. The changes with "specific" and "mental harm" are enough to "mitigate" the United States' history in regard to slavery and its assimilationist policies toward the Indians, among other questionable domestic and foreign policies in the past and present. (I'll choose not to speculate whether or not this is deliberate or merely an attempt give itself more "freedom" in dealing with other nations/peoples.)
For reference, Article IX:
Disputes between the Contracting Parties relating to the interpretation, application or fulfillment of the present Convention, including those relating to the responsibility of a State for genocide or for any of the other acts enumerated in article III, shall be submitted to the International Court of Justice at the request of any of the parties to the dispute.
Declarations and Reservations of Article IX (as of 11 June 2001; note these are countries that have signed/ratified the convention)
Albania (later withdrawn) Algeria (also VI, except as an "exceptional measure") Argentina Bahrain
"The Government of the State of Israel will, in so far as concerns the substance of the matter, adopt towards Bahrain an attitude of complete reciprocity."
Objections are almost universally in regard to other countries' "reservations" about article IX. Ten countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom) specifically addressed the United States' reservations (among those of other nations).
Some of the objections concerning the US:
"this reservation is subject to general principle of treaty interpretation according to which a party may not invoke the provisions of its internal law as justification for failure to perform a treaty." Denmark
"The Government of Ireland is unable to accept the second reservation made by the United States of America on the occasion of its ratification of the [said] Convention on the grounds that as a generally accepted rule of international law a party to an international agreement may not, by invoking the terms of its internal law, purport to override the provisions of the Agreement." Ireland
"The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands objects to this reservation on the ground that it creates uncertainty as to the extent of the obligations the Government of the United States of America is prepared to assume with regard to the Convention. Moreover, any failure by the United States of America to act upon the obligations contained in the Convention on the ground that such action would be prohibited by the constitution of the United States would be contrary to the generally accepted rule of international law, as laid down in article 27 of the Vienna Convention on the law of treaties (Vienna, 23 May 1969)." The Netherlands
(Sources: www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/treaty1gen.htm, http://serendipity.magnet.ch/more/genocide.html, US Code can be found at www4.law.cornell.edu, also see Genocide Convention for the full text of the document)
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A new handset maker is joining Verizon's Droid party: Samsung's Droid Charge recently appeared on Verizon's network, and we got a chance to take one for a test drive.
Android phone manufacturers in 2011 seem to regard bigger as better. The Charge sports a 4.3-inch screen, a size more common than ever in smartphone releases. This may be a welcome change for you, but only if you're into big phones. A 4-inch screen suits most of my needs, so the extra space felt a bit unwieldy to me at first. But after tapping away on the very responsive capacitive-touch keyboard, the extra screen space grew on me.
I appreciated the size when I used Amazon's Kindle e-reading app, which comes bundled with the phone. It's difficult enough reading Jane Austen in any form, so more screen meant more space for my eyes to relax and focus on each "page."
Despite such large dimensions, the Charge is surprisingly airy. At about 5 ounces, the phone feels lighter than you'd expect. Samsung uses mostly lightweight plastics in its Android phones — for instance, the Galaxy series of handsets all have a chintzy feel to them (my only major qualm with the Nexus S was its lack of sturdiness). I've always found the lightness strangely off-putting, and the lightweight Charge is no exception.
As the second 4G device on Verizon's network, I had high expectations for the Charge's download and upload speeds. Verizon's flagship 4G device, the HTC Thunderbolt, blew us out of the water. Luckily, the Charge didn't disappoint: Results on our speed tests averaged between 7.5 to 8.6 Mbps on download speed, and 5.6 to 6.3 Mbps up. That's a far cry from the theoretical peak speeds Verizon's site boasts, but still faster than most phones we've seen.
It almost goes with out saying that the Charge comes with two cameras — a 1.3-megapixel front-facing one for video chat and face pics and an 8-megapixel back-facing camera for everything else. Fairly straightforward stuff, though the test shots we took were better than what we're used to. In the handful of photos we took, pictures came out crisp and properly exposed.
An interesting tidbit for smartphone modders: Blockbuster's recent app comes bundled with the Charge and lets you stream movies directly to your phone (the more-popular Netflix is only available on a handful of Android phones at the moment). But if you've rooted your device (obtained superuser access and have full permissions to install any types of programs you want on your phone ), you'll be blocked from using the Blockbuster app.
The app uses Widevine's Digital Rights Management (DRM) software to restrict rooted phones from access. It's not a huge surprise — the Android Market's recently released movie-rental service is also restricted to those using rooted devices — but it's still annoying to those who want to modify their phones.
Unfortunately, Samsung isn't deviating from the trend of shipping phones that aren't running the latest version of Android (Gingerbread, 2.3.4). The Charge comes with version 2.2 (Froyo), cluttered with a host of pre-installed apps that clog up the home screens. Most of those are related to Verizon, which come with the company's "Droid" branding. Many users may find apps that let you check your monthly minutes or direct you to Verizon's "V-Cast" proprietary app store helpful. I consider them bloatware.
And not to pour more fuel on the Apple vs. Samsung fire, but Samsung's Android skin makes the app icons look a bit too iPhone-esque for my taste.
All in all, it's a decent phone if you're a Samsung loyalist. If not, HTC's Thunderbolt or LG's Revolution may sate your thirst for Verizon's 4G network speeds.


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Although the company positions itself as a "social experiment" that enables users to reap the monetary rewards of advertising profits garnered by site shares, some FanBox users have reported that the site doesn't live up to its promise, as indicated by more than 140 complaints to the Better Business Bureau. Chiefly, users complain about large amounts of spam emails from FanBox, which claim that you've earned money for essentially doing nothing. Although FanBox's emails feature an "unsubscribe" link, users report that getting rid of the emails for good takes a bit more work than a single click.
Mark It
Typically, messages from FanBox aren't hard to spot; these messages are upfront about who they're from, and they often tell you that you're invited to earn money by advertising your product, service or blog, or that you have unclaimed money waiting, even if you don't sell products or have a website. Upon receiving any FanBox emails, mark them as spam. Virtually all email services or clients feature a "mark as spam" button available when viewing any particular email -- click this button when viewing any given message from FanBox. This helps your email provider identify future FanBox emails as spam, which in turn keeps them out of your inbox, as well as the inboxes of others.
Raise the Phishing Flag
Any email that tries to get a hold of your financial information or otherwise exploit your finances -- as some FanBox messages that ask you to a pay a "processing fee" reportedly do -- fall directly in the phishing category. If available, use your email client or service's "Report phishing" option -- available from Gmail's drop-down "Reply" menu, for instance -- if you receive unprompted messages from FanBox telling you about your unclaimed money. This prevents FanBox from sending you any more emails from the address in question and helps your email provider reduce phishing attempts in the future.
Filter FanBox
Perhaps the most effective tool in the fight against FanBox, email filters block incoming emails based on key words. Create a filter to automatically delete incoming spam emails from FanBox. Although the exact process varies a bit depending on your email provider, you can typically access your email's filtering options under the "Settings" or "Options" menu. From the menu, choose the "Add Filter" or similar option. Create filters for the words "FanBox" and "SMS.ac," FanBox's parent company. While these two keywords serve as catch-all filters, you can create more specific filters for the following email addresses, as reported by users targeted by FanBox spam: @fanbox.com, @myfanbox.com, @corp.fanbox.com, @apps.fanbox.com, @fanboxapps.com, @sms.ac and @optin.fanbox.com.
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Avoid clicking any link within emails from FanBox, including the link that reads "to stop receiving emails click here." This link may not unsubscribe you from FanBox emails; in fact, some users report that clicking any link within a FanBox email simply lets the company know that your email account is active, potentially encouraging even more spam messages. Likewise, do not reply to any emails from FanBox if you're dealing with spam from the company.
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Get an overview of this hotelMotel in Kelseyville with free parking
Situated in Kelseyville, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Wildhurst Vineyards Tasting Room and Bell Hill Vineyards. Chacewater Wine and Olive Mill and Steele Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Property Features
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and RV/bus/truck parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Room Amenities
All 16 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Coffee makers and free local calls are among the other amenities available to guests.
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Kelseyville Motel features laundry facilities and RV/bus/truck parking. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 1
- Free WiFi
- Total number of rooms - 16
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Internet access
- Free self parking
- Laundry facilities
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Phone
- Free WiFi
- Cable TV service
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 11 PM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Only service animals are allowed
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(WiPC/IFEX) - 31 October 2012 - The Writers in Prison Committee of PEN International is appalled by the sentences handed down to songwriters Vo Minh Tri and Tran Vu Anh Binh who were sentenced to four and six years in prison respectively, for conducting 'anti-state propaganda' via their critical songs posted on the internet. PEN International protests their imprisonment in the strongest possible terms, and calls for their immediate and unconditional release in accordance with article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) to which Vietnam is a signatory.
Vo Minh Tri (pen name: Minh Tri and Viêt Khang) and Tran Vu Anh Binh (pen name: Hoang Nhat Thong) were convicted for 'conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam' under Article 88 of the Criminal Code, for posting the songs they authored on the internet. Both writers were sentenced after a five-hour trial at Ho Chi Minh People's Court on 30 October 2012.
The court also accused the songwriters of having links with the organisation Tuoi Tre Yeu Nuoc (Young Patriots), a group that reportedly advocates respect for issues including human rights and democratic reforms. The court alleged that some of Vo and Tran Vu's songs and blog posts had been published on the Young Patriots' website.
Vo Minh Tri, aged 34, is a songwriter and performer. He was arrested in September 2011 and held for a week; rearrested three months later by public security who seized his computer and recording equipment. Some of Vo's most popular songs Who are you?, Where is my Viet Nam?, and The Mother in the Mekong Delta, quickly spread on various internet sites. He writes about social and human rights issues, such as poverty, police violence, and the conflict with China's territorial claim in the South China Sea. Vo is currently held at Trai tam giam Cong an, a Public security police temporary detention camp in Ho Chi Minh City, where he is held in solitary confinement. His four-year imprisonment sentence includes a two-year probationary period.
Tran Vu Anh Binh, aged 38, is a songwriter and blogger. He was arrested on 19 September 2011 by a group of about 10 plain-clothed police, who confiscated his computers and audiovisual equipment. He has written songs which deal with social matters, advocating the respect of human rights, denouncing social injustice and abuse of power. His most known songs include Father, You Gave Me (Your Child) the Future, and The Lullaby is Not Fully Sung Yet. He is also credited with writing the music for Courage in the Dark Prison, a song that reportedly expresses support for imprisoned blogger Nguyen Van Hai. Tran Vu is being held at the Public security temporary detention camp Trai tam giam Cong an in Ho Chi Minh City, where he was initially held in solitary confinement. He is said to be allowed one family visit per month. Following his six years in prison he will serve two years of probationary detention.
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It's been close to two years since council member Delia Jasso tagged Oak Cliff attorney John Barr as the city's so-called graffiti czar, a title with which he was never very comfortable. Nevertheless it fit: For years Barr had his own army of paint-brushers -- the so-called "bucket brigade" -- charged with covering graffiti whenever and wherever it appeared along his stretch of North Oak Cliff. The city didn't much care for his tactics either, but as then-Mayor Tom Leppert said two years back, when Barr took the helm aided by Mark Cuban's $100,000 donation, graffiti in Dallas is "pervasive, it reflects very poorly on our city, and it makes it look more crime-ridden and run down than is the case."
But Barr's always had a soft spot for graffiti artists, as evidenced by his chat with London-based street artist Ben Eine. The video you see above will be screened for council next week, and in it Barr talks to Eine about putting his mark on Fort Worth Avenue and asks the artist how Dallas's outlaws can become "income producers." In short: Some will go for it; others just like breaking the law.
Upon his appointment, Barr spoke often of turning over slabs of concrete canvases to taggers in need of a place to express themselves. Because, look, the usual enforcement and abatement efforts don't seem to do much good; according to briefing docs prepared for Tuesday's meeting of the council's Public Safety Committee, the city deals with some 60 to 80 graffiti-related issues each week while while making about, oh, eight arrests every month. And while the city's trying to amp up its efforts, using geo-coded photos to track and apprehend some of the city's more prolific taggers, it's still an attack-the-block effort that can only erase so much.
Which brings us to the so-called "new approach" outlined in the doc below, a concept that will "harness the creative energy of some of the violators and show them a different path -- one where they can express themselves legally [and] one where can maybe even make some money," sweet. It's the Graffiti Arts Project, which ...
Seeks to provide graffiti artists an alternative to tagging and to redirect their creative energy in socially acceptable ways and earn public acceptance of their talent. Central to this project is creation of a series of public free walls and semi-permanent public art locations. In return the city gets pledges from all participants not to continue to tag elsewhere and, ideally, less illegal graffiti and to use their influence within their community to enhance the community's appearance.City officials, including Jasso and Linda Koop and Mayor Mike Rawlings, more or less debuted the concept in May, during the Trinity Wind Festival, when they whipped out their spray cans and went to work on the columns beneath the Commerce Street bridge in the shadow of the county jail. Next stop, should council sign off on the proposal: a fall cash-money competition at Dallas Farmers Market, where eight pillars are set for a new paint job. After that the city will look for other open spaces in need of some brightening up; not, say, the entrances and exits to the Calatrava.Dallas Graffiti Arts Project


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My cork board process...
First I grabbed my huge collection of corks from a few years of drinking too much wine. Also, my glue gun and a plethora of glue sticks.
Then I decide which part of the cork I like the best and ensure it will be visible
Glue two corks together and then glue 4 sets together in a parquet pattern
Then glue the parquet piece together to the desired width and height and voila! You have a new fancy cork board!
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DENVER, CO. A western, nonprofit, public-interest law firm active in litigation regarding immigration and constitutional issues, has filed its friend of the court brief defending an Arizona law that addresses illegal immigration impacts. Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF), which prevailed at the U.S. Supreme Court in a landmark civil rights case, advised the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that the ruling of an Arizona federal district court striking down portions of S.B. 1070 was in error and must be reversed. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by the Obama Administration, which followed lawsuits filed by the ACLU, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), NAACP, and others. On July 28, 2010, the district court agreed with federal lawyers and ruled that the Arizona law conflicted with federal law and was preempted.
"For the Obama Administration, the question is not whether Arizona's law conflicts with congressional acts, but whether it is consistent with White House policy, such as, 'foreign relations [] and humanitarian concerns,'" said William Perry Pendley, MSLF president. "This fallacious argument proves the lawsuit is not truly about illegal immigration and who may enforce those laws. It is about the Constitution, federalism, and dual sovereignty." On April 23, 2010, Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer signed Arizona S.B. 1070 into law. Arizona House Bill 2162 made additional changes to S.B. 1070 and was signed by Governor Brewer on April 30, 2010. The intent of S.B. 1070 is, through "cooperative enforcement of federal immigration laws" "to make attrition through enforcement the public policy of all state and local government agencies in Arizona" and "to discourage and deter the unlawful entry and presence of aliens and economic activity by persons unlawfully present in the United States." After passage of S.B. 1070, seven lawsuits were filed challenging its constitutionality. The lawsuit filed on July 6, 2010, by the United States seeks a declaration that some provisions of S.B. 1070 are unconstitutional because they are preempted by federal law. Concurrently, the United States filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction seeking to enjoin all those provisions until the district court could issue a final decision on the merits. On July 28, 2010, the district court granted the United States' motion, in part, and preliminarily enjoined certain provisions of S.B. 1070. On July 29, Arizona and Governor Brewer appealed to the Ninth Circuit. On July 30, the Ninth Circuit denied Arizona and Governor Brewer's motion for expedited briefing and placed the case on its November 2010 calendar. After the Ninth Circuit rules, the case will return to Arizona federal district court. Mountain States Legal Foundation, founded in 1977, is a nonprofit, public-interest law firm dedicated to individual liberty, the right to own and use property, limited and ethical government, and the free enterprise system. Its offices are in the Denver, Colorado, metropolitan area.


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January 13, 2014 7:26:37 PM
STARKVILLE -- While Starkville High School freshman Kate Mattox is at the top of her sport, she finds that this is no time to rest.
"I love cross country because I just love the people I get to run with and against," Mattox said. "It's all about the people. I feel like I've been blessed with the talent and it's my obligation to do something with the talent.
"It's kind of my job to get better and better as long as I have the talent in this sport."
Mattox put her talent to good use this past fall as she was recently named Gatorade Cross Country Performer of the Year for the State of Mississippi. Mattox won the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A individual championship while helping lead the Jackets to a third-place finish as a team. She is now a three-time individual state champion in cross country.
For this achievement, Mattox is being recognized today as the Dispatch's Prep Player of the Week.
Also a member of the SHS soccer team and a state champion in track, Mattox has really blossomed in her three years of running cross country for coach Caroline Woomer.
"I love racing against quality competition because it pushes me to go harder," Mattox said. "In general, running has made me a more competitive person than I think that I would be in other things of my life. I definitely love running with people close to my times because I end up doing better."
Woomer has enjoyed watching the maturation of Mattox as a cross country star and feels like the best is yet to come.
"Kate is a real competitive person," Woomer said. "She is always pushing herself to do bigger and better. I think that is the mind-set that is going to carry her a long way in athletics."
For Mattox, she also feels like continual improvement in her game will be important, as other competitors also keep getting bigger, faster and stronger.
"I have a lot of quality competition in Mississippi so that never stops," Mattox said. "It'll still be a high competitive environment because the times of the top runners in that state and region are just so close together. I'll just keep training, competing hard and do my best. If I pray that I get better, God tends to let that happen more often than not.
"If everything goes as well as it is now, I'd definitely want to run in college and see how that goes for me."
For most athletes chosen the best in the state, college is right around the corner. For Mattox, the situation is different as her prep career will only be halfway over after this year's track campaign.
"I certainly like not being the youngest on my team and not being the baby of my squad that's for sure," Mattox said. "I loved being the baby before but now I get to see my younger sister Caroline join this team and hopefully I can be a good role model for all those younger runners here. I like the idea of being in the middle age wise because there's still upperclassmen I can go to but there's younger runners that look at me for how to do things."
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Allowing more homeowners who owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth to refinance at a lower interest rate will make it easier for them to stay current on their obligation and have a bit more money left over to spend.
The additional spending in turn could help bolster a faltering economy. But what is really needed to reduce the temptation to walk away from a house thatâs become a poor investment and thus reduce the incidence of foreclosures would be to make lenders lower the balances on those mortgages so borrowers no longer are âunder water,â as their predicament is commonly called.
Thatâs the argument that I have heard repeatedly from economists and consumer advocates in the wake of the Obama administrationâs initiative announced this week to expand an existing mortgage refinancing program for borrowers with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages to include instances where mortgages are more than 125 percent of a homeâs current market value.
âThe fact we canât get principal down on any of these programs is really the difficulty,â said Inland economist John Husing, noting that in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties it is not uncommon for homeowners to be 60 percent âupside down.â
Similarly Kevin Stein, associate director of the California Reinvestment Coalition, representing consumer advocacy and counseling agencies statewide, called the Obama administrationâs directive âa positive development.â But he added, âWhat we really need is for them now to be willing to do principal reduction and stop the dual track,â where lenders allow homes to continue down the path to foreclosure at the same time that foreclosure prevention alternatives are in negotiation.
One oft-quoted economist, Chris Thornberg, said if principal balance reductions are not allowed it would behoove some middle-income families who owe $100,000 or more above what their homes are worth to walk away from their homes rather than refinance at a lower interest rate. âKeeping them in that house is not good policy because that isnât helping them get a financial leg up in the world. They will never build equity,â said Thornberg. âThey would be much better off leaving the house and renting for a while and buying a new place. Their credit score will heal faster than their equity.â
But principal reductions may not be far behind, according to a Housing Wire story that was referenced this week in Builder Pulse.
Housing Wireâs Jon Prior was quoted as saying âThe Obama administration is working to include substantial principal balance write-downs in the upcoming settlement between the largest mortgage servicers and most state attorneys general.â The Builder Pulse blogger s didnât sound exactly pleased, remarking that this is a case of âfighting moral turpitude with moral hazard.â
The Building Industry of Southern California Inc., representing more than 1000 businesses in the homebuilding industry, appointed Mark Knorringa as its chief executive officer. Knorringa, 61, who had a long career as a builder and developer, since 2008 has served as executive officer of the BIAâs Riverside County chapter.
Bob Yoder, president of the Southern California Division of Shea Homes and the current president of the Building Industry of Southern California, said during these tough times for home builders Knorringa has been able to get local governments to defer and in some cases reduce building fees and to streamline government processing of new projects.
Knorringa succeeds Holly Schroeder, who has served as the organizationâs interim chief executive since January. Schroeder is executive director of the BIAâs Los Angeles/Ventura chapter.
At the BIAâs Riverside chapter, Knorringa is expected to be succeeded by Bill Blankenship, who has served as that chapterâs deputy director, Yoder said.


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Oh man. I think I just orgasmed.
Up until now, I thought that the movie was just some fan speculation. Unlike the 6-episode OVA which left viewers a wtf? state of confusion, these new clips just scream awesome. It's an audio-visual feast of cyberpunk, I can't wait to see the complete movie!
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okay so how come there has been no updates about the CG movie? I read on ANN that they stated making it last summer.....they should start a website or something! I'm tired of searching the web for info that doesn't exist! :/
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Cleveland has the worst coaching staff left in the playoffs. Maybe it's not all Brown's fault, but that performance last night was some of the worst in game management I've ever seen. If I had to rank the remaining coaches, it would look something like this:
1. Pops
2. Phil
3. Sloan
4. Scott
5. Flip or Stan...Flip I guess, he's up 2-0
6. Stan
7. Doc
8. Me
9. My pants
1,892. Mike Brown
If I had the energy I would extend this to ranking all sorts of different positions. But I don't.
Cavs in 6
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Brian, You're Right
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- Brian Raab said...
Every time Varejao puts the ball on the floor I cringe and wonder why Brown has a job. Seriously, how many turnovers and awful shots does it take to sit Sideshow Bob down and tell him to stop playing like an idiot. I'm surprised LeBron hasn't done it yet. The problem might be that no one on the Cavs speaks Portuguese.
I'm with you on the Cavs winning the series. The Celtics were incredibly lucky to come away with the win last night. LeBron had an abysmal night and Cleveland still nearly took Game 1. Not too encouraging for the Celtics.
Thinking about it now, could this be the worst coaching match-up in NBA playoff history? I mean Brown and Rivers have to be among the worst ten coaches in the entire league, and here they are in the second round. We should find some way to chart their ineptitude and see who is the worse coach. Let's get on this. - May 7, 2008 at 4:39 PM
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The Insinkerator F-GN2215MB Tuscan Instant Hot Water Dispenser (Mocha Bronze). This Tuscan hot water dispenser features a durable all-brass construction, an elegant, high-arc swivel spout for greater convenience, and a classically integrated lever handle. This model features a Mocha Bronze finish, and is designed to be used with Insinkerator's stainless steel tank and F-201 Filtration System (tank sold separately).
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Strong yet fuel-efficient powertrains; excellent all-wheel drive system; roomy, luxurious interiors; top-notch navigation displays and connectivity; available Bang & Olufsen sound; optional diesel powertrain
There are six trims within the Audi A8 family. The standard-wheelbase A8 is offered with either a 3.0L V6 or 4.0L V8 form. The 3.0L model utilizes a supercharged 3.0L V6 that makes 333 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, and is capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. Meanwhile 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 makes 420 hp and 444 lb-ft of torque and can rocket to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.
Long-wheelbase A8 L models are the way to go for rear-seat comfort. They add about five inches of overall length and wheelbase--most of which provides added legroom in back. Long-wheelbase models are offered with a choice of the short-wheelbase's 3.0L supercharged V6 and the 4.0L turbo V8. A new-for-2014 3.0L turbocharged diesel V6 makes 240 horsepower and helps make some impressive fuel economy numbers. The top of the range is a special, limousine-like 6.3L W12 engine that makes 500 hp and 463 lb-ft of torque.
The Audi S8 variant is the pick for the performance-minded. It packs a special high-output version of the 4.0 TFSI, making 520 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque--good for an almost incredible, supercar-like 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds.
Throughout the A8 and S8 lineups, acceleration, all-weather traction, and overall handling stability are aided by Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system. In the S8, a sport differential is added to the system to aid high-performance handling and stability, and an adaptive damping suspension helps make the most of its handling and added responsiveness without negatively affecting ride quality. Upgraded ventilated disc brakes--6-piston in front--help give the S8 stronger stopping performance to match its high-speed potential, and showy 21-inch wheels are included in that model.
Separately, a Sport Plus package adds an adaptive air suspension plus dynamic steering, the sport differential system, and summer performance tires. Throughout, an Audi Drive Select system also allows the driver to adjust throttle and transmission response as well as steering feel and other characteristics, with Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual settings.
No matter the A8 model, it has a luxurious interior that matches the best of both classic executive-car cabins with some of the fine, almost custom-look details of bespoke ultra luxury cars. Interior trims include matte-brushed aluminum, ash brown wood, layered oak wood, or Carbon Atlas in the S8, and heating, ventilation and massage are included in the front seats in the S8.
A8 V6 and V8 models come with fuel-saving start/stop technology that automatically turns the engine off when the vehicle is stopped at a light and automatically restarts, almost instantaneously, when the brake is released. EPA fuel economy ratings range from a high of 24 mpg city and 36 mpg highway for the TDI model to 13/21 mpg for the W12-powered 6.3L model.
6.3L models stand out from the rest of the model lineup. It offers an available Executive Rear Seat package with recline, a footrest, massage and heating and cooling. A rear entertainment system is also offered on that model and includes Bluetooth wireless headphones and can even project map displays to passengers.
The navigation displays in the A8 lineup are unique. The Audi Connect system can display panoramic views as well as 3D Google Earth views, plus live traffic information from SiriusXM Traffic. The system also includes mobile hot-spot capability, through its built-in data connection, as well as Google Voice Local Search plus other information apps.
Even base 3.0L models include Audi connect, a rear-window electric sunshade, a garage-door opener, Bluetooth connectivity, Bose surround sound, a dual-zone climate-control system, proximity entry and ignition and a power sunroof.
Noteworthy extras include new LED headlamps with a high-beam assistant, available on the A8, standard on the S8 and W12 models, the Sport plus package and a new Sport Design package that upgrades the look and feel of A8 3.0L or 4.0L models. The optional Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound system packs 1,400 watts and 19 speakers in all.
For 2014, the biggest Audi gets a new 3.0L turbo-diesel V6. It makes 240 horsepower and helps the A8 long-wheelbase model achieve an impressive 28 combined mpg.
Several new features are now standard, including keyless entry and ignition as well as power-assist trunk opener/closer.
The A8 one of the most technologically advanced luxury sedans on the market, with a stunning, beautifully trimmed interior and very well integrated technology, including sharp and seamless Google Earth maps and standout Wi-Fi hotspot capability built into the vehicle.
Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, standard throughout the lineup, remains an asset for both all-weather handling and performance. With the addition of a diesel V6 for 2014, the A8 is able to achieve impressive fuel economy for such a large car.
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Eritrea at the Olympics
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Eritrea (ERI) was first at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Four years later, four athletes from Eritrea were sent to the 2004 Games in Athens. Zersenay Tadese won the country's first ever medal in the men's 10000 meters.
As of 2010, Eritrea has not been in any Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Eritrea was formed in 1996. They were recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.[1]
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- ↑ International Olympic Committee. "Eritrean National Olympic Committee". http://www.olympic.org/eritrea. Retrieved 2011-06-13.


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text: Weird Facts You Never Knew About H.G. Wells' Movie, Things to ComeCharlie Jane Anders8/09/13 7:00pmFiled to: moviesthings to comeh.g. wellsbooksDVDscriterion collectionfuturism631EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Did you know the Criterion Collection had recently come out with a deluxe DVD/Blu-ray release of Things to Come, H.G. Wells' 1936 movie? It includes a restored print that's way better than any previous release, plus unused special effects footage. And the Criterion site includes some astonishing facts about Things to Come. Top image: H.G. Wells, star Pearl Argyle, and director William Cameron Menzies, on set. Advertisement Advertisement Wells wrote the screenplay of Things to Come, based on two of his books, Things to Come and The Work, Wealth and Happiness of Mankind. His original title was Wither Mankind?, which isn't quite as catchy.A big reason for Wells to want to make his own movie? He hated the vision of the future in Metropolis, which was full of "balderdash" about "'robot workers' and 'ultra-skyscrapers.'" He told the filmmakers that "whatever Lang did in Metropolis is the exact contrary of what we want done here . . . There we have the guiding rules to observe. But within these limitations and style I would say to our designers, for God's sake, let yourself go!"Wells had a huge amount of sway over the film, thanks to his huge literary fame — but he didn't succeed in his crusade to eliminate all credits from the movie. (He wanted the information about who made the film to be available only in the form of booklets, handed out at theaters.) Meanwhile, actor Ernest Theisinger shot all his scenes as the artist Theotocopulos, before Wells decided to replace him with a new actor, Cedric Hardwicke. Theisinger showed up at the film's premiere expecting to see himself in the movie. Sponsored A ton of avant-garde artists, architects and designers worked on the film as consultants, although the producers actually rejected ideas from some luminaries such as Fernand Léger and Le Corbusier. And famed Bauhaus artist László Moholy-Nagy contributed to the design of the Everytown sequence, but most of his material was cut from the final film. (A film reel of these unused special effects was found, and is included on the new DVD release.) Also, Things to Come was one of the first science fiction movies to have a super-successful soundtrack release — Arthur Bliss' score was released on three 78-RPM records, and he performed it at hundreds of concerts. And because people believed that Things to Come had predicted World War II and the Blitz, it had a huge re-release in 1940. Read more secrets about Things to Come over at the Criterion website, and order the DVD/Blu-ray here.Reply63 repliesLeave a reply


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Chukwuemeka Chikelu
Chukwuemeka Chikelu | |
Minister of Information and National Orientation | |
In office July 2003 – June 2005 |
Succeeded by | Frank Nweke |
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Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
Chukwuemeka Chikelu is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who was a National Representative from Anambra State (1999–2003), and then was Minister of Information and National Orientation during the second term of President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Chikelu earned a B.Sc. in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Maiduguri and an LLB from the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom before being called to the Nigerian Bar. He founded the Matterson Group, a real estate development company, in 1996.[1] His father Chief Gilbert Chikelu, the Owelle Ichida, worked for Olusegun Obasanjo when he was military head of state.[2]
Political career[edit]
In 1999, Chikelu ran successfully on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform as a representative for the Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia constituency of Anambra State, holding office until May 2003.[3]
Obasanjo selected Chikelu as Minister of Information at the start of his second term in 2003, a position in which he was expected to act as government spokesman.[2] In 2004, Chikelu announced an "image laundry" scheme to improve Nigeria's international image and make the country more attractive to foreign investors. The idea was greeted with some skepticism.[4] In May 2004, he directed all Federal Government media chief executives to give reduced charges for HIV/AIDS messages, and urged all other media executives to increase coverage and education on the epidemic.[5] He also challenged Nigerian journalists to sustain the campaign against Female Genital Mutilation, saying they "should make it a covenant to write at least a story on the evils of the practice."[6]
Obasanjo dropped him from his cabinet in a major cabinet reshuffle in June 2005, replacing him with Frank Nweke.[7]
In September 2008 he was named a member of the Anambra PDP Peace and Reconciliation Committee, aimed at resolving infighting between party factions in the state.[8] In 2009, he was being seen as a potential candidate for Governor of Anambra State in the elections due on 6 February 2010, although he had failed to express interest in running for the position.[9] Chikelu would be "clean" candidate, unblemished by the murky politics of Anambra State.[10]
- ^ "The Team: Chukwuemeka Chikelu - Chief Executive Officer". Matterson Properties Limited. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ a b Maximus Uba (July 16, 2004). "Govt information management:How far can Chikelu go?". BNW News. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ "FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA LEGISLATIVE ELECTION OF 20 FEBRUARY AND 7 MARCH 1999". Psephos. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ Wakil Oyeleru Oyedemi (August 12, 2004). "What can Soyinka do?". Daily Independent Online. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ Ikenna Emeka Okpani (4 May 2004). "Chikelu Orders Government Media to Dedicate Time to HIV/Aids". Daily Trust. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ "Nigerian govt wants debate on female genital mutilation". Afrol News. 11 February 2004. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ Olujimi, Chikelu (July 14, 2005). "As Obasanjo Reshuffles Cabinet... Ministers Under Probe for Corruption". BNW News. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ Chuks Okocha (September 12, 2008). "Jerry Gana Heads Anambra Reconciliation Committee". ThisDay. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ Maximus Uba (September 21, 2009). "ANAMBRA 2010: WAITING FOR CHIKELU". Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ "Dark horse, Emeka Chikelu, to fly PDP flag in Anambra State?". zumarockreports. October 6, 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
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Gov. Dixy Lee Ray issued several executive orders in 1980 that related to the Mount St. Helens eruption. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives)
They might lack the authority and consensus of legislatively approved state laws, but executive orders are a powerful way that Washington's governors have made things happen in state government over the years.
Executive orders are formal orders issued by the governor, generally to cabinet agencies statewide, requiring that certain actions be taken. They may have the force and effect of a law. One historic use of these orders came in connected with the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. More recently, Gov. Jay Inslee used executive orders to deal with climate change.
The Washington State Library is a portal you can use to look up past executive orders going back to 1918, linking to Gov. Inslee's website.
You can view the Executive Orders Archive here. This archive also covers Govs. Chris Gregoire, Gary Locke, Mike Lowry, Booth Gardner, John Spellman, Dixy Lee Ray, Dan Evans, Albert Rosellini, Arthur Langlie, Louis Hart and Ernest Lister.
Evans (1965-77) began what could be called the golden age of executive orders. He had the most executive orders (117) of any governor included in the archive, which is not surprising considering he served three terms. Spellman was also a prolific user of executive orders, issuing 90 in his one term (1981-85) in office. Gardner ranked third with 75 over his two terms (1985-1993) in the Governor's Mansion. Ray issued 54 in her one term (1977-81).
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Raising Heart
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Raising Heart Exelion[1] | |
Raising Heart Exelion in Axel Mode | |
Device profile | |
Other names | Raising Heart |
Master | Nanoha Takamachi |
Gender | Female |
Language | English |
Classification | |
Magic system | Mid-Childa |
Type | Intelligent |
Handling | Weapon Auxiliary control (SAFM) |
Production | |
Japanese name | レイジングハート・ エクセリオン (Reijingu Hāto Ekuserion) |
First app. | Nanoha (ep.1) |
Voiced by | Donna Burke |
Raising Heart (レイジングハート Reijingu Hāto) is Nanoha Takamachi's Intelligent Device, and is upgraded to Raising Heart Exelion[1] (レイジングハート・エクセリオン Reijingu Hāto Ekuserion) in A's. She refers to Nanoha as "master" and only speaks English. Her magical color is magenta. As an intelligent device, she provides assistance and advice in the processing of magical attacks and fire control.
Early fansubs rendered Raising Heart's name as "Raging Heart". The official spelling has since been confirmed as "Raising Heart" in the bonus information card that accompanied the anime DVDs. While the English release started out using "Raging Heart", it switched to "Raising Heart" later on; with the subtitles, only the first disc (containing the first five episodes) uses "Raging", but the dub only changes to the correct terminology upon the beginning of A's.
The different spellings exist because the character "ジ" is treated differently in different systems of romanizing Japanese. The seldom-used Kunrei system renders it as zi, while the more common Hepburn system renders it as ji. However, the consonant at the beginning of the syllable is neither English z, nor English j but a sound that does not occur in English; the closest English sound is that of j. Thus the English pronunciation of "Raging Heart" is probably the closest to the original Japanese pronunciation of the name. It is possible that the creators intended it to be the Device's name, and the final official English spelling is an artifact.
The word "heart" in her name stems from the fact that the original design of Raising Heart, as seen in the Lyrical Toy Box, did include a large heart-shaped crystal, which was replaced with a red sphere in the MGLN version.
So far, Raising Heart appeared in the original series, the A's manga, A's, StrikerS manga, StrikerS, and ViVid, and Force.
Raising Heart first appears in the first episode of the original series, carried by Yuuno Scrya (though it remains in Standby Mode and displays little power in his hands) before he gives it to Nanoha. In The MOVIE 1st, Yuuno is explained to be only a "Guest" user (外部使用者) instead of registering as her Master. For a Guest, only the searching and sealing functions could be used.
The exact origins of Raising Heart are a mystery. She was obtained by Yuuno by chance while exploring some ruins. No other users have been registered to her before Yuuno,[2] and her AI could not be activated fully before her acquisition by Nanoha.[3]
Raising Heart Exelion is the upgraded form of Raising Heart. In A's, after being badly damaged in the first engagement against Vita and Graf Eisen, she insisted on being retrofitted with the Belkan cartridge system. She is capable of a larger range of attacks with cartridges (loaded in magazines akin to those used in modern automatic weapons), and was officially renamed, though Nanoha still only addresses her informally as Raising Heart. When in battle Nanoha will generally call out her full name with the added Exelion.
In Force, Raising Heart Exelion is further upgraded to be able to assume the Standalone Flight Mode, since Nanoha needs both hands to control her Fortress and Strike Cannon simultaneously.FormsEdit
Primary continuityEdit
Raising Heart has assumed following forms/modes in the primary continuity:
Form | Description | Appearances |
Raising Heart (レイジングハート) | ||
Standby Mode[4] (スタンバイモード) | Raising Heart's unactivated form is a gem-like red sphere about 1.5cm in diameter. In this form it can perform some assistant magics as well as image training for Nanoha. | Nanoha (ep.1) — A's |
Device Mode (デバイスモード) | Raising Heart's default form, a white-and-pink staff capped by a red jewel suspended within a partial gold ring with two exhaust valves (somewhat resembling the staff used by Wavemasters in .hack). | Nanoha (ep.1) — A's |
Shooting Mode (シューティングモード) | The gold section of Raising Heart's head dematerialises, then reforms into a more square shape with two prongs. This form can use Divine Buster. | Nanoha (ep.3) — A's |
Sealing Mode (シーリングモード) | The head of Device Mode extends away from the main body, and two energy wings spread from the gap. This form can use Sealing and Starlight Breaker. | Nanoha (ep.2) — A's |
Raising Heart Exelion (レイジングハート・エクセリオン) | ||
Standby Mode (スタンバイモード) | Identical in appearance to Raising Heart's original Standby Mode. This form can generate a Barrier Jacket without being released and is occasionally seen floating under its own power. In ViVid, it is usually seen with two light fins (similar to Flier Fin) while doing so. | A's (ep.4) — present |
Axel Mode (アクセルモード) | Mid-range high-speed combat mode. Identical to Device Mode, except for the addition of a Cartridge System resembling a rifle magazine. | A's (ep.4) — present |
Buster Mode (バスターモード) | Improved version of Shooting Mode. In StrikerS, the Accelerate Charge System is also available under this mode, with three mana wings.[5] | A's (ep.7) — present |
Exelion Mode[1] (エクセリオンモード) | The head of Buster Mode widens and extends away from the body, its prongs move closer together, and a set of fins sprout from the gaps. The end result resembles a golden spearhead set with a jewel, which generates two sets of energy wings when in use. The butt of Exelion Mode is a equipped with a rocket engine as part of its Accelerate Charge System. This form can use Exelion Buster. | A's (ep.11) — StrikerS |
Exceed Mode (エクシードモード) | Replacement to Exelion Mode in StrikerS, which is assumed to be the "reinforcement" to Raising Heart's frame Amy Limietta spoke of in A's. | StrikerS (ep.12) — present |
Blaster Mode (ブラスターモード) | Addition to Exceed Mode with three levels. The first level increases Nanoha's power dramatically while damaging the health of both her and the device. The second and third levels generate Blaster Bits (two and four respectively) which can duplicate her spells or attack independently, at the cost of increased strain. | StrikerS (ep.23) — present |
Standalone Flight Mode (単独飛行形態 Tandoku Hikō Keitai) | Resembles a larger version of a Blaster Bit. While still fulfilling all her functions as an Intelligent Device, Raising Heart floats in the air and can be used as a magic "staff", a mobile shield, or a cutting weapon using the new blade edges. The need for such upgrade arose because Nanoha's new Strike Cannon requires both hands to wield.[6] | Force (ch.11) — present |
The Exelion Mode may have been named after either a battleship from Gunbuster or Excellen Browning from Super Robot Wars. Supporting the latter, Nanoha's Barrier Jacket resembles Excellen's mech the Weissritter, and after the airing of A's, Super Robot Wars introduced a character named Haken Browning in a possible reference to Bardiche's Haken Form.
Blaster System's Blaster Bits are based on the bits and funnels used in Mobile Suit Gundam. As the weapons of Amuro Ray's ultimate mecha, this would seem the logical extension of Nanoha's "Gundam-like" design.
Movie continuityEdit
The available forms/modes have been altered slightly in the movie continuity:
Form | Description | Appearances |
Raising Heart (レイジングハート) | ||
Standby Mode (スタンバイモード) | Equivalent to Standby Mode of the original series. | The MOVIE 1st — The MOVIE 2nd A's |
Device Mode (デバイスモード) | Equivalent to Device Mode of the original series. Blue parts are added to the neck and tail of the staff body. | |
Canon Mode (カノンモード)[7] | Fills the function of Shooting and Sealing Modes of the original series. Besides the extra blue and white parts, there is also an extra 180°-turnable trigger unit (firing grip) on the neck of the staff body. | |
Raising Heart Exelion (レイジングハート・エクセリオン) | ||
Standby Mode (スタンバイモード) | Equivalent to Standby Mode of the original series. | The MOVIE 2nd A's |
Axel Mode (アクセルモード) | Being the upgrade of Device Mode; equivalent to Axel Mode of the original series. | |
Bustercanon Mode (バスターカノンモード) | Being the upgrade of Canon Mode; equivalent to Buster Mode of the original series. | |
Exelion Mode (エクセリオンモード) | Being the Full Drive of Raising Heart Exelion; equivalent to Exelion Mode of the original series. |
Upgrade | Description | Appearances |
Auto Guard (オートガード) | Nanoha's Auto Guard spell is Protection. | Nanoha — present |
Cartridge System (カートリッジシステム) | Belkan Cartridge System CVK792-A, hextuple automatic type. | A's (ep.4) — present |
Magazine (マガジン)[8] | The "rifle magazine" used for reloading in the Cartridge System. Also used as a sub-grip in Buster Mode. | A's (ep.4) — present |
Accelerate Charge System (A.C.S) | Allows rapid acceleration while in Exelion/Exceed Mode. When active, Raising Heart generates 6 light wings and a Strike Flame bayonet from her tip. | A's (ep.11) — present |
Blaster System (ブラスターシステム) | Enhances powers greatly at the cost of the lives of caster and Device. The research of the system is already started at the time of the Unbreakable Dark Incident (post-A's).[9] | StrikerS (ep.23) — present |
Blaster Bits (ブラスタービット) | Drones capable of independent attack which resemble the head part of Raising Heart, made from the same materials as her frame. | StrikerS (ep.25) — present |
Raising Heart's special attack is Starlight Breaker. In the manga, Nanoha comments that Raising Heart is "so finely tuned in her functions that the TSAB maintenance staff has a hard time with her."
- ^ a b c Raising Heart Exelion is the official name as per Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's DVD Device Card and Nanoha Force. It is commonly mistranslated as Raising Heart Excelion/Excellion based on japanese kana. "Exelion" applies to the name of her specific form too.
- ^ Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 1st pamphlet. Scan (Japanese).
- ^ Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha MOVIE 1st THE COMICS Sequence 1-4 (chapter 8, page 7).
- ^ Also referred to as Wait Mode (ウエイトモード) in Magic Dictionary, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha BD Box Booklet.
- ^ Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS Official Fan Book.
- ^ Magical Record Lyrical Nanoha Force NEXT, Design 01.
- ^ Canon Mode is shown on the gem in The MOVIE 1st, while Cannon Mode is used in MOVIE 1st THE COMICS.
- ^ Adopted from Nanoha's conversation in A's episode 11.
- ^ Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Gears of Destiny, Sequence 06 Battle 3A.


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So blow, blow, Seminole wind, blow like you're never gonna blow again. I'm calling to you like a long lost friend, but I know who you are. And blow, blow from the Okeechobee, all the way up to Micanopy. Blow across the home of the Seminole.
Dear The Essential John Anderson,Have biblical prophecies really come true? Many believers claim that the fulfillment of prophecies found in their Bible is evidence that it has supernatural origins. But which, if any, prophecies really were accurate?
You shouldn't wade out in deep water if you don't know how to swim. He told you it was over and like a fool you followed him into a whirlpool of emotions spinning out of control. It's killing you but you won't let him go. Let go of the stone if you don't want to drown in the sea of heartache that's dragging you down. It's pulling you under but you keep hanging on. If I'm ever gonna save you let go of the stone. The Essential John Anderson
is a syndicated advice columnist whose weekly column, "AskThe Essential John Anderson
," is featured in over 250 newspapers nationwide. John Anderson plays 8:30 p.m. Friday, September 11, at Dosey Doe Coffee House, 25911 I-45 S., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774 or www.doseydoecoffeeshop.com.In Case You Missed It
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