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According to a study performed by Columbia Law School for the National Bankruptcy Research Center, the number of bankruptcy filings in the U.S. decreased by about 12% last year. However, it's a different situation for the state of California. It still had the 5th highest bankruptcy rate in the nation last year, with 1 in every 120 Californians filing for bankruptcy. California consumers weren't the only ones needing bankruptcy protection. Recently, several high-profile Southern California bankruptcies involving cities took place. The first was the city of Stockton bankruptcy, followed by Mammoth Lakes and San Bernardino. These cities sought protection under Chapter 9.
The purpose of a Chapter 9 bankruptcy is to protect financially-distressed municipalities (such as cities, counties, and school districts) from their creditors while they develop and negotiate plans for adjusting their debts. The big difference from other chapters of bankruptcy is that there is no legal provision for liquidating municipalities' assets and distributing the proceeds to creditors. The reason: liquidations would violate the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution and the states' sovereignty regarding their internal affairs.
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I have Questions dear friends and I hope someone will answer.
In PHP there are some frameworks (Cake, Symfony, CI which I prefer over the other). I have been doing some JSP/Java web for a while and I'm confused of web framework in Java EE. Is Javabean, Struts, JSF frameworks or what?
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Hey guys, I recently got a 2012 MacBook Pro from a friend for Christmas and erased the HDD to set the whole thing up as new. Only thing is that when I tried to install the iLife Apps off the Mac App Store it wouldn't allow me to do so. Any suggestions for how to get these as I don't want to have to pay for them really if I don't have to.
When you get a new Mac, you get a pop up message asking if you want to add these apps to your purchased apps via your Apple ID. Since these apps are tided to who ever purchased the Mac in the first place, you don't have access to them. However I seen Apple give people codes to the Mac App Store for these Apps when they do a fresh install without first registering them to their account first. Not sure if they will do it for you as you are not the original owner, but it is worth a try.
You can't. You have to buy them. I tried and tried to get Apple to credit the buyer of my previous Mac, but they refused. For all the "apple support is the best" comments floating around, I've had the opposite experience. I'm sure there are other "options" to fix this problem. Seeing as you probably spent a small fortune on your purchase, I know I wouldn't feel bad doing it. Apple should really smarten up on this one.


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January 3, 2011 4:45 PM | Comments [2] | by Ed Blankenship
I am really happy to announce that I received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award again for 2011! The award is for the Visual Studio ALM products which includes Team Foundation Server. This will be my fourth year as an MVP and it has been truly an honor working with all of the great colleagues and the product teams that I work with pretty much every day! I'm r.ally looking forward to going to the MVP Summit next month and handing off the MVP of the Year award to the next new awardee and for another exciting year!
Thanks to everyone who has helped support me with my developer community contributions!
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Hairstyle Highlights from the 2012 American Music Awards
By Kate
We take look at some of the best hairstyles from the 2012 American Music Awards.
When you've got a red carpet full of celebrities, there's always some hit and miss looks. For the 2012 American Music Awards there were some great looks, and we've highlighted some of the best right here!
Long Hair: Kesha
If you did a double-take when you saw this image of Kesha, you're not the only one. The pop-tart looks completely different with this glamorous retro hairstyle. The long hair, soft waves and platinum hair color really suit her and blend perfectly with her toned down makeup.
Short Hair: Pink
Always one for a funky 'do, Pink's short clipped hairdo still creates a feminine finish thanks to the volume and shape through her top section. This is great hairstyle for any upcoming parties this holiday season, and will allow you to show off some very fancy earrings. Keep your makeup color minimal to help your hair garner all the attention, and ensure your locks are healthy for the best results.
Mid-Length Hair: Zendaya Coleman
This mid-length style is the perfect option for those looking for a look that is stylish but not too high maintenance. The volume ensures your locks will be full of bounce, and the side-swept fringe is the icing on the cake. If your locks are dark like Zendaya Coleman's , enhance them with the right makeup colors. The pop of pink on her lips is one of the great touches of this overall look.
Updo: Taylor Swift
If you're sick of boring updos or pulling your locks into a ponytail for the millionth time, take your styling cue from Taylor Swift and opt for an updo with some interest. The backcombing through the top that leads to the perfectly pinned bun makes for a very trendy and flattering finish, and is then topped off perfectly with her full fringe.


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Revenue rose 21% to $650.8 million, beating expectations, from $537.2 million a year ago. The company September acquisition of women's clothing chain Boston Proper added $33.7 million in sales during the quarter.
Same-store sales were up 9.6%, with Chico's/Soma Intimates brands up 8.8% and White House | Black Market up 11.3%.
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2010-07-01, 21:52 | Link #241 |
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Week 65
"Lost My Music" by Aya Hirano Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu (TV) Insert Song [2006] Spoiler:
"HELLO, VIFAM" by TAO Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam (TV) Opening Theme [1983] Spoiler:
"CARNIVAL BABEL" by TAKADA BAND Aokushimitama BLUE SEED (TV) Opening Theme #2 (episodes 17-24) [1994] Spoiler:
"Bomb A Head! V" by m.c.A·T Tenjho Tenge (TV) Opening Theme [2004] Spoiler:
"Kokoro no Photograph" by Wataru Kuniyasu Mister Ajikko (TV) Ending Theme [1987] Spoiler:
"Mahou Tsukai Sally no Uta" by Three Graces Mahou Tsukai Sally (TV) Opening Theme [1966] Spoiler:
"Uchuu de Koi wa Ru-run Run" by Rune Angel-tai Galaxy Angel Rune (TV) Opening Theme [2006] Spoiler:
"[Warau ga Kachi!] de GO!" by Mayumi Gojou Futari wa Precure Splash Star (TV) Ending Theme #1 (episodes 1-30) [2006] Spoiler:
"Kimi no Mitsumete -The Time I'm Seeing You-" by Hiroko Moriguchi Kidou Senshi Gundam F91 (movie) Opening Theme [1991] Spoiler:
"Pure Stone" by Risa Yuuki Akai Kodan Zillion(TV) Opening Theme [1987] Spoiler:
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Week 66
"Virgin's High" by Mell Sky Girls (TV) Opening Theme [2007] Spoiler:
"Sora ni Kakeru Hashi" by Masami Okui Tales of Eternia (TV) Opening Theme [2001] Spoiler:
"DANCE! Ojamajo" by MAHO-DO Ojamajo Doremi Dokkan (TV) Opening Theme #1 [2002] Spoiler:
"Musouka" by Suara Utawarerumono (TV) Opening Theme [2006] Spoiler:
"Wonder Winter Yattaa!!" by Mayumi Gojou Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart (TV) Ending Theme #2 (episodes 37-47) [2005] Spoiler:
"IN MY DREAM" by Eri Shingyoji Brain Powered (TV) Opening Theme [1998] Spoiler:
"Yume wo Shinjite" by Hideaki Tokunaga Dragon Quest ~Yuusha Abel Densetsu~ (TV) Ending Theme #1 (episodes 1-26) [1989] Spoiler:
"Wind Climbing ~Kaze ni Asobarete~" by Aki Okui Mahoujin Guru Guru (TV) Ending Theme #1 (episodes 1-26) [1994] Spoiler:
"dis-" by Mika Arisaka Mugen no Ryvius (TV) Opening Theme [1999] Spoiler:
"Drastic my Soul" by Mikio Sakai S-CRY-ed (TV) Opening Theme #2 (ep. 26) [2001] Spoiler:
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At last, I'm on the current week. I'll make progress with the 100 Songs of the Decade this weekend.
Week 67 "Jidai ga Naiteiru" by Masato Arai Kidou Senshi Gundam ZZ (TV) Ending Theme #1 (episodes 1-25) [1986] Spoiler:
"Hidamari" by Kouzou Murashita Maison Ikkoku (TV) Opening Theme #5 (episodes 77-96) [1987] Spoiler:
"Heats" by Hironobu Kageyama Change!! Shin Getter Robo - Sekai Saishuu no Hi (OAV) Opening Theme #2 (episodes 4-13) [1998] Spoiler:
"Soredemo Ashita wa Yatte Kuru" by Yume Suzuki Ninku (TV) Ending Theme #1 [1995] Spoiler:
"Ushiwareta Yume wo Motomete" by ANDY Kiko Soseiki Mospeada (TV) Opening Theme [1983] Spoiler:
"Winners" by G-Grip Future GPX Cyber Formula (TV) Ending Theme [1991] Spoiler:
"clover" by meg rock Solty Rei (TV) Opening Theme [2005] Spoiler:
"Idea" by eufonius Noein - Mou Hitori no Kimi e (TV) Opening Theme [2005] Spoiler:
"Illusion" by Invoice Shinpi no Sekai El Hazard (TV) Opening Theme #1 (episodes 1-16) [1995] Spoiler:
"romanesque" by FictionJunction YUUKA El Cazador de la Bruja (TV) Ending Theme [2007] Spoiler:
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Recommendations of anime song for the month of July (The endless journey)
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The Top 100 Songs of the Decade [2000-2009] (100-11) I just realized while making the list that the best anime songs are all in the 90's. (try Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis, Tank! or Yuzurenai Negai). You can say the 90's was the golden age of Anime songs but the last decade (whatever it's called) was pretty interesting too. With the advent of the internet (particularly youtube), iPod and blogs/forums such as animesuki, people have easy access and reference to a dizzying amount of anime songs, particularly the recent ones. Great songs from Haruhi, Gundam, Macross, Full Metal Alchemist, Bleach and many more made the last decade as awesome as the one that precedes it. To prove my point here's my selection of the top 100 songs of 2000-2009: 100."Be My Angel" by Atsuko Enomoto (Angelic Layer OP, 2001) Spoiler:
99."Houkigumo" by RYTHEM (Yakitate!! Japan OP 1, 2004) Spoiler:
98."Precious Memories" by Minami Kuribayashi (Rumbling Hearts OP, 2003) Spoiler:
97."KERO! to MARCH" by Nobuaki Kakuda and Juri Ihata (Sgt. Frog OP 1, 2004) Spoiler:
96."Gotta Knock a Little Harder" by The Seatbelts featuring Mai Yamane (Cowboy Bebop: The Movie ED, 2001) Spoiler:
95."Ride on Shooting Star" by The pillows (FLCL ED, 2000) Spoiler:
94."White Line" by Aozu (The Prince of Tennis ED 4, 2002) Spoiler:
93."Shinai" by Nana Mizuki (White Album OP 1, 2009) Spoiler:
92."inner universe" by Origa featuring Ben Del Maestro (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex OP, 2003) Spoiler:
91."Tsuki no Mayu" by Aki Okui (Turn a Gundam ED 2, 2000) Spoiler:
90."Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" by Eiko Shimamiya (When They Cry - Higurashi OP, 2006) Spoiler:
89."Hishoku no Sora" by Mami Kawada (Shakugan no Shana OP, 2005) Spoiler:
88."Red Fraction" by MELL (Black Lagoon OP, 2006) Spoiler:
87."19sai" by Shikao Suga (XXXHOLiC OP, 2006) Spoiler:
86."rose" by ANNA inspi' NANA ~Black Stones~ (NANA OP 1, 2006) Spoiler:
85."Re-sublimity" by KOTOKO (Destiny of the Shrine Maiden OP, 2004) Spoiler:
84."Gake no Ue no Ponyo" by Fujioka Fujimaki and Nozomi Ohashi (Ponyo ED, 2008) Spoiler:
83."the WORLD" by Nightmare (Death Note OP 1, 2006) Spoiler:
82."HOWLING" by abingdon boys school (Darker than BLACK OP 1, 2007) Spoiler:
81."Dramatic" by YUKI (Honey and Clover OP 1, 2005) Spoiler:
80."Kiss ~ Kaerimichi no Love Song" by Tegomass (Lovely Complex ED1, 2007) Spoiler:
79."Rise" by Origa (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG OP 2, 2004) Spoiler:
78."Love Destiny" by Yui Horie (Sister Princess OP, 2001) Spoiler:
77."Hit in the USA" by Beat Crusaders (BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad OP, 2004) Spoiler:
76."For Real" by Hidenori Tokuyama (Saiyuki OP 1, 2000) Spoiler:
75."Hateshinaku Tooi Sora ni" by The Stand Up (Kyo kara Maoh! OP, 2004) Spoiler:
74."Find the Way" by Mika Nakashima (Gundam Seed ED 3, 2003) Spoiler:
73."sailing day" by BUMP OF CHICKEN (One Piece: Dead End Adventure ED, 2003) Spoiler:
72."King Gainer Over!" by Yoshiki Fukuyama (Overman King Gainer OP, 2002) Spoiler:
71."Reckless Fire" by Yasuaki Ide (S-CRY-ed OP 1, 2001) Spoiler:
70."For Fruits Basket" by Ritsuko Okazaki (Fruits Basket OP, 2001) Spoiler:
69."Grip!" by Every Little Thing (Inuyasha OP 4, 2003) Spoiler:
68."National Awakening - Catharsis" by Ali Project (.Hack//Roots ED 1, 2006) Spoiler:
67."Asu e no Brilliant Road" by Angela (Stellvia OP, 2003) Spoiler:
66."Kesenai Tsumi" by Nana Kitade (Fullmetal Alchemist ED 1, 2003) Spoiler:
65."Ketsui no Asa ni" by AQUA TIMEZ (Brave Story ED, 2006) Spoiler:
64."Gekkouka" by Janne Da Arc (Black Jack OP 1, 2004) Spoiler:
63."Summer Rain" by Kobukuro (Cross Game OP, 2009) Spoiler:
62."Hitori no Yoru" by Porno Graffiti (Great Teacher Onizuka OP 2, 2000) Spoiler:
61."Yuukyou Seishunka" by Ali Project (Code Geass ED 1, 2006) Spoiler:
60."Secret of My Heart" by Mai Kuraki (Case Closed ED 9, 2000) Spoiler:
59."Donten" by DOES (Gintama OP 5, 2008) Spoiler:
58."Haruka Kanata" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation (Naruto OP 3, 2003) Spoiler:
57."Sakura Addiction" by Takashi Kondo & Toshinobu Iida (Reborn! ED 5, 2007) Spoiler:
56."Colors of the Heart" by UVERworld (Blood+ OP 3, 2006) Spoiler:
55."Vestige" by T.M. Revolution (Gundam Seed Destiny IN, 2005) Spoiler:
54."Believe" by Folder5 (One Piece OP 2, 2000) Spoiler:
53."The Biggest Dreamer" by Kouji Wada (Digimon Tamers OP, 2001) Spoiler:
52."Lion" by May'n & Megumi Nakajima (Macross Frontier OP 3, 2008) Spoiler:
51."Happy Material" by The Class of 2-A (Negima! OP, 2005) Spoiler:
50."Over Soul" by Megumi Hayashibara (Shaman King OP 1, 2001) Spoiler:
49."O2" by ORANGE RANGE (Code Geass R2 OP 1, 2008) Spoiler:
48."Hemisphere" by Maaya Sakamoto (RahXephon OP, 2002) Spoiler:
47."DANZEN! Futari wa Precure" by Mayumi Gojo (PreCure OP, 2004) Spoiler:
46."COLORS" by FLOW (Code Geass OP 1, 2006) Spoiler:
45."Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi" by UVERworld (Gundam 00 Second Season OP 1, 2008) Spoiler:
44."Sorairo Days" by Shoko Nakagawa (Gurren Lagann OP, 2007) Spoiler:
43."Uso" by SID (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood ED 1, 2009) Spoiler:
42."Sakura Saku" by Megumi Hayashibara (Love Hina OP, 2000) Spoiler:
41."BLUE BIRD" by Ikimono-Gakari (Naruto Shippuden OP3, 2008) Spoiler:
40."Rewrite" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation (Fullmetal Alchemist OP 4, 2004) Spoiler:
39."Beautiful World" by Utada Hikaru (Evangelion: 1.0 You Are [Not] Alone ED, 2007) Spoiler:
38."Kiss of Monochrome" by SID (Kuroshitsuji OP, 2008) Spoiler:
37."Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru" by See-Saw (Gundam Seed Destiny ED 4, 2005) Spoiler:
36."again" by YUI (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OP, 2009) Spoiler:
35."Reason" by Nami Tamaki (Gundam Seed Destiny ED 1, 2004) Spoiler:
34."Seishoujo Ryouiki" by Ali Project (Rozen Maiden: Träumend OP, 2005) Spoiler:
33."Shangri-La" by angela (Fafner OP, 2004) Spoiler:
32."only my railgun" by fripSide (A Certain Scientific Railgun OP 1, 2009) Spoiler:
31."innocent starter" by Nana Mizuki (Nanoha OP, 2004) Spoiler:
30."Days" by FLOW (Eureka Seven OP 1, 2005) Spoiler:
29."INNOCENT SORROW" by abingdon boys school (D.Gray-man OP 1, 2006) Spoiler:
28."Tori no Uta" by Lia (Air OP, 2005) Spoiler:
27."Ignited" by T.M. Revolution (Gundam Seed Destiny OP 1, 2004) Spoiler:
26."ETERNAL BLAZE" by Nana Mizuki (Nanoha A's OP, 2005) Spoiler:
25."Link" by L'arc~en~Ciel (Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa OP, 2005) Spoiler:
24."Pride" by High and Mighty Color (Gundam Seed OP 2, 2005) Spoiler:
23."Go!!!" by FLOW (Naruto OP 4, 2004) Spoiler:
22."Sen no Yoru wo Koete" by AQUA TIMEZ (Bleach: Memories of Nobody ED, 2006) Spoiler:
21."Believe" by Nami Tamaki (Gundam Seed OP 3, 2003) Spoiler:
20."Itsumo Nando demo" by Yumi Kimura (Spirited Away ED, 2001) Spoiler:
19."Triangler" by Maaya Sakamoto (Macross Frontier OP 1, 2007) Spoiler:
18."Northern Lights" by Megumi Hayashibara (Shaman King OP 2, 2002) Spoiler:
17."Rolling star" by YUI (Bleach OP 5, 2006) Spoiler:
16."Diamond Crevasse" by May'n (Macross Frontier ED 2, 2008) Spoiler:
15."D-tecnolife" by UVERworld (Bleach OP 2, 2005) Spoiler:
14."Cagayake! GIRLS" by Sakurakou K-ON Bu (K-ON! OP, 2009) Spoiler:
13."Anna ni Issho Data no ni" by See-Saw (Gundam Seed ED 1, 2002) Spoiler:
12."Motteke! Sailor Fuku" by Aya Hirano, Emiri Kato, Kaori Fukuhara and Aya Endo (Lucky Star OP, 2007) Spoiler:
11."DAYBREAK'S BELL" by L'arc~en~Ciel (Gundam 00 OP 1, 2007) Spoiler:
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@christinemarie: I'll gladly take "decent" and 42 over 90 song approval as a good sign, thanks. I was expecting more of a critical disdain/bashing from you. Pardon me if I made a list of what I think your Decade-End List would look like based on your previous posts (you're one of the regular contributors that I have that much respect), the result is listed below:
Decade-End List 50 Allegro Cantabile Sound by Suemitsu and the Suemith from Nodame Cantabile Opening 1 2007 *49 Sakura Saku by Megumi Hayashibara from Love Hina Opening 2000 48 Koi se yo Onna no ko by Yukari Tamura from Best Student Council Opening 2005 47 Sakura Saku Mirai Koiyume by Yozuca from Da Capo Opening 2003 46 Sentimental Generation by Ami Tokitou from School Rumble Nigakki Opening 1 2006 45 Strength by Abingdon Boys School from Soul Eater Ending 4 2008 *44 Colors of The Heart by Uverworld from Blood+ Opening 3 2005 43 Kanashimi o Yasashisa ni by Hummingbird from Naruto Opening 3 2003 42 Minna Daisuki by *Yummy* Buono! from Shugo Chara Opening 2 2007 41 Asu no Egao no Tame ni by Yumi Matsuzawa from Gatekeepers Ending 1 2000 *40 Innocent Starter by Nana Mizuki from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Opening 2004 39 - Float ~Beyond The Sky~ by Tomoe Ohmi from Solty Rei Ending 1 2005 38 A Happy Life song by Megumi Hayashibara (performed by Late Ritsuko Okazaki) from Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight Opening 2007 37 Parallel Hearts by Fiction Junction from Pandora Hearts Opening 2009 36 Sign by FLOW Naruto Shippuuden Opening 6 2009 35 Trust You by Yuna Ito from Gundam 00 Second Season Ending 4 2009 34 True Light ~Byakuya~ by Miyamoto Shunichi from DN Angel Opening 2003 33 Kimi Ni Todoke by Tomofumi Tanizawa from Kimi Ni Todoke Opening 2009 *32 Don't Say Lazy by Yoko Hikasa from K-ON Ending 2009 *31 Again by YUI from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Opening 1 2009 30 Tsukiakari no Michishirube by Stereopony from Darker Than Black Season 2 Opening 2009 *29 Only My Railgun by fripSide from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun Opening 2009 28 Let Me Be with You by ROUND TABLE featuring Nino from Chobits Opening 2002 27 Ichibyou No Refrain by Otoha from Getbackers Ending 1 2000 26 Mousukoshi Mousukoshi by Saori Atsumi from Midori no Hibi Ending 2004 25 Dramatic by Yuki from Honey and Clover Opening 2005 24 FDD by Kanako Itou from Chaos Head Opening 2008 23 Sakura Kiss by Chieko Kawabe from Ouran H.S. Host Club Opening 2006 22 Ichirin no Hana by High and Mighty Color from Bleach Opening 3 2006 21 My Pace Daiou by Manzo from Genshiken Opening 1 2004 20 88 by LM.C from Katekyo Hitman Reborn Opening 4 2006 19 Hikari by Elisa from Nabari No Ou Ending 1 2008 18 Daijoubu by Aki Maeda from Boys Be Opening 1 2000 17 Ano hi time machine by LONG SHOT PARTY Natsume Yuujin-Chou Zoku Opening 2008 16 Jikan Yo Tomare by Azu featuring SEAMO from Itazura Na Kiss Ending 2 2008 *15 Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari by Supercell from Bakemonogatari Ending 1 2009 14 Tears Infection by KAORI from Myself;Yourself Opening 2007 13 Asu e no Hikari by Hinoi Asuka from Seto No Hanayome Ending 1 2007 *12 Colors by FLOW from Code Geass Opening 1 2006 *11 Donten by Does from Gintama Opening 5 2006 *10 Eternal Blaze by Nana Mizuki from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's Opening 1 2005 *09 Hishoku no Sora by Mami Kawada from Shakugan no Shana Opening 1 2005 *08 Hare Hare Yukai by Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara and Yuko Goto from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu Ending 1 (2006) 07 Paradise Lost by Chihara Minori from Ga-Rei Zero Opening 2008 06 Modokashi Sekai No Uede by Makino Yui from Welcome To The NHK Ending 2 2006 *05 Triangular by Maaya Sakamoto from Macross Frontier Opening 1 2008 04 Sore Ga Ai Deshou by Shimokawa Mikuni from FMP:Fumoffu Opening 2003 03 You Raise Me Up by Lena Park from Romeo X Juliet Opening 1 2007 *02 Sorairo Days by Shoko Nakagawa from Gurren Lagann Opening 2007 01 Yakusoku by Horie Yui from Love Hina Intro Song 2000 * - included in my list ...as you see only 14 out of 50 of your suggestions made it in my list of 100. However, I see this as a good thing as it serves as an alternative to my version, unless of course we get to see your real top 50 or top 100 for that matter when and if you post it, which is a better thing. P.S., Pls. don't see this as pressuring you to come up with your top 50 or top 100). Last edited by janfive; 2010-07-08 at 09:48. |
2010-08-03, 07:26 | Link #253 |
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Before going into the top 10 here are my "Honorable Mentions", songs that almost made it to the Top 100 Songs of the Decade and are personal favorites of mine that they should at least be given some sort of recognition:
"Share the World" by TVXQ - One Piece OP (2009) "Papermoon" by Tommy heavenly6 - Soul Eater OP (2008) "Uninstall" by Chiaki Ishikawa - Bokurano OP (2007) "Musouka" by Suara - Utawarerumono OP (2006) "Makka na Chikai" by Yoshiki Fukuyama - Busou Renkin OP (2006) "Lilium" by Kumiko Numa - Elfen Lied OP (2005) "Sore Ga Ai Deshou" by Shimokawa Mikuni - Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu OP (2003) "Byakuya ~ True Light" by Miyamoto Shunichi - D.N.Angel OP (2003) "Getsumei Fuuei" by Mika Arisaka - The Twelve Kingdoms ED (2002) "Shooting Star" by KOTOKO - Onegai Teacher! OP (2001) The Top 10 Anime Songs of the Decade (2000-2009) Spoiler for video:
10."Sousei no Aquarion" by AKINO (Aquarion OP 1) [2005] Spoiler for data:
""Sousei no Aquarion" is the debut single by American-born J-pop singer, AKINO. It is composed by the incomparable Yoko Kanno, is probably the only song in the top 10 from a low profile anime series. It can be said that the song is bigger than the series due to its popularity and long chart life. Initially released in 2005, the song in late 2007 was re-arranged and re-released for use in the Sankyo CR Fever Genesis of Aquarion pachinko game commercials as sung by members of the cast. This version (Element Gattai Ver.) peaked at #14 on the Oricon Singles Weekly Charts and topping download charts and was eventually certified as the #189 song for 2008. It even was awarded the silver medal in the JASRAC(Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers) awards for 2008. The song since its initial released was covered by several established artists like Yoko Ishida, Masaaki Endoh and m.o.v.e. As with several songs in the top 10, the song is also popular in the Japanese Internet communities, having been included in several of the Kumikyoku Nico Nico Douga mashups, particularly its chorus which begins with "Ichiman nen to nisen nen mae kara aishiteru." "Sousei no Aquarion" is that rare song that has universal appeal (even in its English version): almost everyone likes it. A song about love that transcends time, its appeal comes from AKINO's beautiful voice especially in the sweeping and uplifting chorus. It's internet coverage and obiquity in Japanese media ensures that this song's appeal remains timeless... and that's a good thing." Spoiler for video:
9."Invoke" by T.M.Revolution (Gundam Seed OP 1) [2002] Spoiler for data:
""Invoke is the 20th single released by T.M.Revolution. It kickstarted the music of the Cosmic Era of Gundam. Gundam SEED has become one of the most popular of the Gundam series in Japan, arguably the first to reach not only to the diehard fans of the series but also among casual viewers in Japan. The adolation the series gained spread to its music, six of the songs are sung by T.M.Revolution, the best of which is this high energy song which almost went to #1. In 2002, after listening and getting inspired by T.M.Revolution's "THUNDERBIRD", Gundam SEED director Fukuda Mitsuo asked him to perform the first opening theme, "Invoke", and the rest is history. Such upbeat songs has since been the template of Gundam openings ever since." "Invoke" talks about a conflicting love, one that shines then burns, one that reflects the storyline of Gundam Seed, particularly the main characters. TMR's steady and passionate vocals is the highlight of this song. With a beat that's more suited for the clubs rather than outer space battles, the song nevertheless provides the restless energy and enthusiasm that the accompanies the latter that one can't wait for the main battle to start." Spoiler for video:
8."Ready Steady Go" by L'Arc~en~Ciel (Fullmetal Alchemist OP 2) [2004] Spoiler for data:
""Ready Steady Go" is L'Arc~en~Ciel's 22nd single. It was used as the second opening theme for the anime Full Metal Alchemist going #1 and selling loads of CDs. Such was the success of Ready Steady Go that L'Arc~en~Ciel was called upon again to provide the opening and ending theme to the Full Metal Alchemist movie released in the summer of 2005.It's not that L'Arc~en~Ciel, among the most popular and influencial Japanese artists of all time, lacks the track record. when it comes to anime songs, everything L'Arc~en~Ciel touches turns to gold. DNA² ("Blurry Eyes"), Rurouni Kenshin ("Fourth Avenue Cafe") and GTO ("Driver's High") had benefited from their music. After its initial release, "Ready Steady Go" was featured as a song in the Japan-exclusive Nintendo DS launch music video game, Daigasso! Band Brothers. It was also featured in the Japan-exclusive 2005 iNiS music video game Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan as the last stage. Hyde's voice is great in this song. The controlled and confident tone of his voices blends well with the song's lyrics of moving forward towards reaching a loved one. This song brings the epic in what many are calling the anime of the decade" Spoiler for video:
7."Akatsuki no Kuruma" by FictionJunction YUUKA (Gundam Seed IN) [2003] Spoiler for data:
""Akatsuki no Kuruma" is the 3rd single of J-pop duo (composer Kajiura Yuki and seiyuu Nanri Yuuka) FictionJunction YUUKA, though it was their first recording. The title track was used as an insert song for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Special Edition II Harukanaru Akatsuki. Although the song has been out since June 2003 it was not released as a single but due of its massive popularity and the fact that it was Gundam SEED's one-year anniversary, "Akatsuki no Kuruma" was released as a single in September 2004. It debuted at #12 but peaked at #10 and had a long run in the Oricon chart. It was the FictionJunction YUUKA's best selling single and the duo failed to replicated the huge success of this song and their other Gundam song ("Honoh no Tobira", the first seiyuu single to hit #1 on Oricon daily rankings). They have not released any new materials since 2007. "Akatsuki no Kuruma" is a song that talks of war and its more dire of consequences death and the pain and grief it cause to those left behind. Such theme suits very well to the scene played in the video above. One of the few songs that's so emotional it really pulls you deep and that powerful farewell scene with Cagalli and her father had several weeping in tears. Such a beautiful and heartbreaking song, made even beautiful by lyrics such as these: Sending off the dawn's carriage Those orange petals are stirring somewhere even now The peaceful daybreak I once saw Until it is placed in my hands once more, please don't let the light go out The wheels are turning (English translated)" Spoiler for video:
6."Don't say "lazy"" by Sakurakou K-ON Bu (K-ON! ED) [2009] Spoiler for data:
""Don't say "lazy"" is the debut single released by Sakurakou K-ON Bu. It was released on the same day as "Cagayake! GIRLS". Due to the popularity of the anime series, the former peaked at #2 and the latter at #4 on Oricon. "lazy" went on to became the #33 single of 2009. Sakurakou K-ON Bu is a Japanese pop group formed by four voice actresses to sing theme songs of the fictional group of the same name in K-ON!. In May 2009 (episode 8 of K-ON!), a new unit, HO-KAGO TEA TIME, was formed with an additional member. They released their debut mini-album, the first album credited to fictional anime characters to top the charts. "lazy" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for 250,000 full-track ringtone digital music downloads (Chaku Uta Full). "Don't say "lazy" is, in essence, fun to listen to. The vocals are intense and passionate much so that it sounds likes the next song in this list but with ominous, intense and edgy hard rock music in the background. The lyrics basically describes the group (especially Yui) as being carefree and easily distracted but one that pumps up the volume come show time. While the song's popularity may be questioned in the long run since much of its success is owed to the popular anime series currently airing it is certain that it won't go away anytime soon." Spoiler for video:
5."Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" by Supercell (Bakemonogatari ED) [2009] Spoiler for data:
""Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" is the debut single by the J-pop band Supercell led by ryo. They are known for their self-titled debut album featuring vocals by popular virtual idol Hatsune Miku and are considered one of the best new artists in Japan. However, this single was sung by (human) singer Nagi who had previously submitted cover versions of songs (some by Supercell) to the Nico Nico Douga video sharing website. Ryo had been a fan of her voice even before uploading his own songs to Nico Nico Douga. Roughly the next day after Ryo uploaded Supercell's first song "Melt" onto Nico Nico Douga Nagi uploaded a cover of her singing the song. Nagi, who was herself a fan of Ryo's music, contacted him and the two talked about someday collaborating together. After Ryo used Hatsune Miku for the demo of "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari", he thought the vocal range would wear out any human singer, but was he pleased to find out that Nagi had just as wide a vocal range as Miku and decided to have her sing the song. This was the first song not to use Hatsune Miku for the vocals. Ryo did not want to copy the tone or style of the original Bakemonogatari novels, because he felt the author would enjoy the song more if it was more original. Thus, Ryo wrote a different story after borrowing the general setting of the novels. The lyrics tell the story of a girl with an unrequited love who was never able to convey her feelings to the person she loved. In January 2010, the song was certified gold by the RIAJ for 100,000 full-track ringtone digital music downloads and was again awarded a Gold Disc by the RIAJ in February 2010 for having exceeded 100,000 copies shipped in a single year. "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" is a modern masterpiece. An excellent move on ryo's part to have Nagi at vocals instead of a virtual voice, considering all the emotions involved in the song. She has a beautiful, soothing and ethereal voice here that one listen to her vocal performance coupled by the excellent rocking music and that striking pounding piano and already you are hooked. The theme of unrequited love set to the stories concerning the Summer Triangle makes for a heartwarming companion piece to the anime particularly its last episode." Spoiler for video:
4."God knows..." by Aya Hirano (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya IN) [2006] Spoiler for data:
""God knows..." is featured in episode 12 of the The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime series in a highschool auditorium setting sang by the titular main character that ranks as one of the most memorable musical moments in Anime. It is included in "Suzumiya Haruhi no Tsumeawase", a special character single released for the series. The single also contains the other insert song featured in that scene, "Lost My Music". "God knows..." reached #5 on the Oricon weekly charts and charted for 133 and is one of Oricon's longest charting single. The song is sung by Hirano Aya. After graduating high school in 2006, she began to work full-time as a voice actress and picked up several roles. Her popularity was increased significantly thanks to her breakout role as Haruhi Suzumiya. Aside from "God Knows" she performed several songs for the show, including the opening song, "Bouken Desho Desho?" whose CD single sold out on the day of release and of THAT other song in the Top 10. Animators of the series traced the performance of Hirano and her band by Rotoscoping, and drew the performance scene in animation which lead to the crowning music of awesome (as coined by tvtropes) in Anime. On "God Knows..." Hirano's powerful and stirring vocals match perfectly with the high school auditorium feel and setting to give the effect of a stunning live performance. The music composition too is great, the shredding lead guitar in particular (not like Nagato can help it). That anime musical performance is so believable and amazing that it probably sparked the trend of sorts in Anime as can be seen in Nodame Cantabile, K-On! and recently in Angel Beats. Many even prefer this song to all other Haruhi songs. The lyrics are quiet good too, talking about an undying and redemptive love and how one in love follows that someone through thick and thin. This is the standard to which all songs featured in an anime episode are judged from now on. It's a pretty steep standard." Spoiler for video:
3."Melissa" by Porno Graffitti (Fullmetal Alchemist OP 1) [2003] Spoiler for data:
""Melissa" is Porno Graffitti's 12th single. It reached #2 in Oricon charts and was the #34 single of 2003 and the #66 single of 2004. FMA is widely considered one of the best Anime TV series to come out this decade. The FMA soundtrack is equally praised for its varying styles of music as well as the variety of artists that make every song enjoyable. DVDvisionjapan considered this song as the best track of the series remarking that it made a good combination of anime and song which this list whole-hearted agrees. "Melissa" has nary a boring verse and seems to be better with each listen. Lyrics depicting a person with a closed heart eager to break out into the light and fleet in the midair like a Melissa leaf does jive with the tone of the music. It's a shame that the song was excluded when it was brought to the U.S., and was replaced by "Ready Steady Go" (due to promotional issues). U.S. viewers would not find it hard to like this gem." Spoiler for video:
2."* ~Asterisk~" by Orange Range (Bleach OP 1) [2004] Spoiler for data:
""* ~Asterisk~" is ORANGE RANGE's 10th single. It's the third biggest selling anime theme song of the decade (after Detective Conan's "Secret of My Heart" and Inuyasha's "Dearest") selling more than 600,000 copies to date. It is a song that the band had performed since their early indie days and one of the reasons why it is one of the most popular groups in Japan today. It stayed on the Top 20 for 22 weeks in Oricon, several at #1 and was the #4 single of 2005. While it was the band's second super sized hit, it came with a price. A few singles after "* ~Asterisk~", the band's drummer and co-founding member, KATCHAN, announced he was leaving the band due to "creative differences". He was against the band's move to more and more into hip-hop and away from rock. As a result, the band then somewhat slowed down but regained some of their former glory in the succeeding years. * ~Asterisk~" indeed has rap in it, with its fast paced lyrics and beats in its verses, but did not forego guitar rock and pop elements. The lyrics are "atmospheric", with images of the sky, the moon and the stars relecting our memories and feelings through time scattered throughout the song. It makes for an idyllic listening and has a calming effect seldom heared in rap-rock songs. The perfect song to introduce the theme of friendship and high energy found in Bleach." Spoiler:
1."Hare Hare Yukai" by Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara, and Yuko Goto (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya ED) [2006] Spoiler for data:
"Literally translated as "Sunny Sunny Happiness", Hare Hare Yukai is the name of the ending theme and the accompanying dance done by the main characters of "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" series. The animated choreography accompanying the song was based on several singles by the idol group Berryz Kobo. Along with the single that contains "God Knows", the single which includes "Hare Hare Yukai" is known as one of Oricon's longest charting singles. But beyond its impact on the charts, the song and its dance was massively influential in the internet and has become a cultural phenomenon of sorts in Japan. The Hare Hare Yukai dance, originally broadcasted as part of the closing credits, became an Internet "meme". Right after the pilot episode fans began making and sharing parodies and fanmade videos inspired by the dance on the Internet from countries around the world. Some even arranged tribute performances via 2chan and many of those videos were posted on video sharing websites such as YouTube. The number of derivatives multiplied, featuring other anime/manga/videogame characters as well as the contributors themselves. During 2007-2008, in anime conventions, it is common to see at least one group of 3-5 people doing the Hare Hare Yukai dance. In a handful of expos, characters ranging from Darth Vader to Optimus Prime danced alongside Haruhi cosplayers and some instances, dozens of people participated in number of Hare Hare Yukai dances all over Japan.One video shows around a thousand Japanese cosplayers blocking an entire street to perform the dance shortly before they are dispersed by the presence of Tokyo Police. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is perhaps one of the most popular dances in recent memory. Its dance steps has its own wiki entry and even a facebook page. Cosplayers from around the world, with it's biggest influence on the Philipines, Chile, and Thailand. It was even performed by the "Thriller" prisoners in the Philippines. One can argue by the foregoing that Hare Hare Yukai's standing has a lot to do with the popularity of the dance but on it's own merit the song is definitely catchy, cutesy and unique with lyrics that pertains to Haruhi's fun memories with her brigade during their neverending search for "mysteries". It influenced many theme songs from similarly themed animes thereafter, like Lucky Star and K-ON! While there is a chance that the song will become increasingly dated with each passing year, for now no song could better represent the decade where Internet pervades all aspects of our lives, including our taste in anime theme songs." Last edited by janfive; 2011-02-03 at 22:57. |
2010-08-04, 13:42 | Link #254 |
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(1, 4, 5, 6, and 10) out of your top ten deserves their spot.
@janfive Currently my recent top 100 (with the new series anime songs, and the reemergence of other anime songs I didn't play for a very long time) are not ranked I'll probably finish it by October with no more than one songs of the band/singer to make it more interesting and no more than one anime song of each anime title whether its ending or opening applied but I have no spare time to do them. Recommendations for the month of August 2010 1. Highschool of the Dead by Kishida Kyoudan Highschool of the Dead Opening Theme 2010 Spoiler for click to view:
2. Ice Cream by Saeko Chiba Narue No Sekai Ending Theme 2003 Spoiler for click to view:
2010-08-06, 18:58 | Link #255 |
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janfive, what's the criteria used to determine which songs make it to the list? I tried searching through the thread, but after 20 minutes, no luck. If it's buried in this thread somewhere where I missed it, could you attach it to the OP? I ask partly because I'd be embarrassed to be found listening to the majority of these songs in your list. The taste in music seems very odd, but there are a lot of songs that others suggested that sound really good--they're better than the songs ranked highly, but most are no where to be seen on the massive list. I found this thread by googling "best anime songs" and also came upon a few other sites, JapanProbe and Japanator/2chan, and jumped to the conclusion that you probably are going by Japanese tastes rather than "English speaking world" tastes. That or you are going by numbers (of times people have listened to them or number of people who know of the song), which explains why a bunch of really old songs made it. I guess I'm just sad that my favorite song isn't mentioned... - Kara no Kyoukai EP5 ED; Kalafina「Sprinter」 Spoiler for Kara no Kyoukai AMV [Sprinter] YouTube video:
2010-08-14, 21:15 | Link #256 |
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@Varaxis: I have posted the criterias in the very first Post at the beginning. Thanks for clearing that up. Indeed, the list is massive (and I'm nowhere near the halfway mark), the songs are so diverse that not all will suit to everybody's taste. Ah finally, google noticed this thread. Yes, I'm using the 2ch list as a main reference. Actually, all my references originated in Japan (listed in my first post on the criterias). Unfortunately, no lists from the Western media on anime music are available in the internet. If anyone do have info pls. feel free to post it.
@christinemarie: I have to pass on the Flame of Recca songs, for now, since their Gendou ratings are dismal and I have no chart/countdown rankings to back them up. Here are my inductions into the Hall of Fame for Week 66 Week 68 (I've done away with the lyrics part from now on since it takes up much of my time): "One more time, One more chance" by Masayoshi Yamazaki Byousoku 5 Centimeter/5 Centimeters Per Second - a chain of short stories about their distance. (movie/Ending Theme/2007) suggested by Mithfalath & kuroishinigami Spoiler for video:
"Kimi, Hohoenda Yoru" by elika Kaiketsu Jouki Tanteidan/Steam Detectives (TV/Opening Theme/1998) suggested by christinemarie Spoiler for video:
"Katsushika Rhapsody" by Kōhei Dōjima Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo/Kochikame - This is the Police Station in Front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward (TV/Opening Theme/1997) Spoiler for video:
"Last Impression" by TWO-MIX Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Special Edition (movie/Ending Theme/1998) Spoiler for video:
"Kyou mo Dokoka de Devilman" by Keizo Toda Devilman (TV/Ending Theme/1972) Spoiler for video:
"Kokoro yo Genshi ni Modore" by Yoko Takahashi Shin Seiki Evangelion Gekijōban: Death & Rebirth - Shi to Shinsei (movie/ Rebirth Ending Theme/1997) "Stairway Generation" by Base Ball Bear Gintama/Silver Soul (TV/Opening Theme #7, eps 151-176/2009) Spoiler for video:
"Kokoro E" by Road of Major Major (TV/Opening Theme #1, eps 1-26/2004) Spoiler for video:
"Time after time" by Mai Kuraki Meitantei Conan: Meikyuu no Crossroad/Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital (movie/Ending Theme/2003) Spoiler for video:
"Ganbare Dokaben" by Koorogi '73 Dokaben (TV/Opening Theme/1976) Spoiler for video:
"Chiisa na Bokura no Ooki na Heart" by ICHIKO Kodai Ōja Kyōryū King D-Kids Adventure/Dinosaur King (TV/Opening Theme/2007) Spoiler for video:
Last edited by janfive; 2010-08-30 at 06:59. |
2010-08-15, 10:44 | Link #257 |
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Strangely, I had time to waste today. Here's a video of the Top 25 Anime Singles for July 2010:
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Another weekend of catching up, here are my inductions into the Hall of Fame for Week 67 Week 69: "Satsugai" by Detroit Metal City Detroit Metal City (OAV/Opening Theme/2008) suggested by Zaseka, roriconfan & verdicardi Spoiler:
"STRENGTH" by Abingdon Boys School Soul Eater (TV/Ending Theme #4/2008) suggested by christinemarie Spoiler:
"Patalliro!" by Fusako Fujimoto Boku Patalliro! (TV/Opening Theme/1982) Spoiler:
"Hajime Ningen Gyatoruz" by Hiroshi Kamayatsu Hajime Ningen Gyatoruz/First Human Gatorus (TV/Opening Theme/1974) Spoiler:
"Agape" by Melocure Enban Oujo Valkyrie/UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie (TV/Insert Song, ep 1/2002) Spoiler:
"Ten Years After" by Chihiro Yonekura Kidou Senshi Gundam: Dai 08 MS Shotai/The 08th MS Team (OAV/Ending Theme #1, eps 1-10/1996) Spoiler:
"Kimi ga Tame" by Suara Utawarerumono (TV/Ending Theme #2, ep 26/2006) Spoiler:
"why, or why not" by Hiroyuki Oshima featuring Rekka Katakiri Higurashi no Naku Koroni/When They Cry (TV/Ending Theme/2006) Spoiler:
"Tomorrow" by Mikuni Shimokawa Full Metal Panic! (TV/Opening Theme/2002) Spoiler:
"Teleportaion ~ Koi no Mikakunin" by Ushio Hashimoto ESPer Mami (TV/Opening Theme #1, eps 1-107/1987) Spoiler:
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2010-08-16, 07:25 | Link #258 |
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Found another clip purporting to be the best 50 anime songs selected by 2ch dated 1/7/2009. The song rankings really differs from the 2008 version, I'm guessing they started voting back to zero right after the Dec. 2008 votes were tallied.
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Here are my inductions into the Hall of Fame for Week 68 Week 70: "Sketch Switch" by Kana Asumi, Kaori Mizuhashi, Ryoko Shintani & Yuko Goto Hidamari Sketch (TV/Opening Theme/2007) suggested by neonangel123 & NinjaYali Spoiler:
"Undine" by Yui Makino Aria the Animation (TV/Opening Theme/2005) suggested by margafred Spoiler:
"Alala no Jumon" by Chibi Maruko-chan with Bakuchu Mondai Chibi Maruko-chan (TV2/Ending Theme #7/2004) Spoiler:
"LOVE YOU ONLY" by TOKIO Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai/Get a grip, Tsuyoshi! (TV/Opening Theme #3/1994) Spoiler:
"Gyakuten Ippatsu-man" by Masayuki Yamamoto Gyakuten Ippatsu-man/Go for it, Ippatsuman! (TV/Opening Song/1982) Spoiler:
"ningen tte ii na" by Young Fresh with Yoshimi Nakashima Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi (TV '76/Ending Theme/1984) Spoiler:
"Yuke Yuke Hyuuma" by Isao Sasaki Kyojin no Hoshi/Star of the Giants (TV/Ending Theme #2, ep 26/2006) Spoiler:
"Tabidachi no Kane ga Naru" by Mikio Sakai S-CRY-ed (TV/Ending Theme #2, ep 26/2001) Spoiler:
"Saa" by SURFACE Mamotte Shugogetten/Guardian Angel Getten (TV/Opening Theme/1998) Spoiler:
"GET THE WORLD" by Hironobu Kageyama Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go WGP (TV/Opening Theme/1997) Spoiler:
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Guys, I just recently read my private messages, thank you very much for the words of appreciation!
Here's another find (to add to my database of year-end anison countdowns): Top CD sales of Anime/Game-related songs of 2009: http://3q3q.blog89.fc2.com/blog-entry-6355.html (I can't believe my eyes when I saw "God Knows..." ranked at 95. The song was released way back in 2006!) Here are my inductions into the Hall of Fame for Week 69 Week 71: "Egao no Genki" by SMAP Hime-chan no Ribbon (TV/Opening Theme/1992) suggested by christinemarie Spoiler for video:
"Breeze" by Megumi Hayashibara Slayers Try (TV/Opening Theme/1997) suggested by margafred Spoiler for video:
"brave heart" by Ayumi Miyazaki Digimon (Digital Monsters) Adventure (TV/Insert Song/1999) Spoiler for video:
"Storm" by JAM Project featuring Ichiro Mizuki Shin Getter Robo tai Neo Getter Robo (OAV/Opening Theme/2000) Spoiler for video:
"Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line" by Minami Kuribayashi Chrno Crusade: Mary Magdalene (TV/Opening Song/2003) Spoiler for video:
"Kagayaki wa Kimi no Nakani" by Yume Suzuki Ninku (TV/Opening Theme/1995) Spoiler for video:
"First Kiss" by ICHIKO Zero no Tsukaima/The Familiar of Zero (TV/Opening Theme/2006) Spoiler for video:
"Tomoshibi" by Suara ToHeart2 (TV/Ending Theme/2005) Spoiler for video:
"Wonderful Life" by Mikio Sakai Planetes (TV/Ending Theme #1, eps 1-25/2003) Spoiler for video:
"BLOOD QUEEN" by Aki Misato Kaibutsu Oujo/Princess Resurrection (TV/Opening Theme/2007) Spoiler for video:
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Who likes Ali Project? The link below will lead you to a video of Ali Project's Top 15 best selling anime-releated songs, several of which are already inducted into the HoF:
http://3q3q.blog89.fc2.com/blog-entry-5434.html Spoiler for Ali Project Top 15:
Here are my inductions into the Hall of Fame for Week 70 Week 72: "Koi Kogarete Mita Yume" by Ayaka Cross Game (TV/Ending Theme #1, eps 1-13/2009) suggested by pseudonhym Spoiler for video:
Hoshizora no Spica" by Yukari Tamura Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (TV/Ending Theme #1, eps 1-14/2007) suggested by margafred Spoiler for video:
"Yakusoku no basho e" by Chihiro Yonekura (eps 14-26) Kaleido Star: New Wings (TV/Opening Theme #2, eps 14-26 /2003) Spoiler for video:
"Venus Say" by BUZY Futatsu no Spica/Twin Spica (TV/Opening Theme/2003) Spoiler for video:
"Ai no Rinkaku" by Kokia Brain Powered (TV/Ending Theme/1998) Spoiler for video:
"Ichigo Complete" by Saeko Chiba, Fumiko Orikasa, Ayako Kawasumi and Mamiko Noto Strawberry Marshmallow/Ichigo Mashimaro (TV/Opening Theme/2005) Spoiler for video:
"Dare ga Tame ni" by Ken Narita and Koorogi '73 Cyborg 009 (TV2/Opening Theme/1979) Spoiler for video:
"Minami Kaze" by Mikuni Shimokawa Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid (TV/Opening Theme/2005) Spoiler for video:
"Galaxy in my Hands" by Junko Iwao Key the Metal Idol (TV/Ending Theme #3, eps 15/1995) Spoiler for video:
"Yuujou Monogatari" by Aice5 Inukami! (TV/Ending Theme #1/2006) Spoiler for video:
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Review: Samsung T809
The clock is perpetually displayed in large, clear type in the upper right corner of the display. Though it doesn't display a simple clock once the display goes to sleep, pressing any button or sliding the phone open will briefly activate the display to allow you to check the time. While we would prefer to have a screen saver that always displays a clock, the responsiveness of the display makes checking the time quick and painless.
BluetoothBluetooth implementation on the t809 includes headset and handsfree profiles. The phone also allows for simple file transfer and object push for trading data between devices. Pairing the t809 with our Mac gave us options for using the phone as a high speed modem for DUN usage, as well as connecting it to the Mac's address book. Unfortunately the t809 does not support syncing with a PC or a Mac, something it's RAZR competition does without protest. Keep in mind that while syncing wasn't possible, using file transfer we were able to move collections of vcard files into the phone's address book.
ExtrasThe t809 does include the basic utility applications under the Organizer heading. The stopwatch function is surprisingly well executed, with a rolling clock and room for recording four splits underneath. The timer allowed us to set a time in hours and minutes, start the clock, and return to other operations while it continued in the background.
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The unit conversion tool includes currency, length, weight, volume, area, and temperature, and all of these share a common screen, allowing us to quickly change between different types of data. The calculator provides a large expression space, and then maps basic arithmetic functions onto the main rocker pad. This design allowed for very quick operation, something rare in most phone calculators.
The world clock includes two different time zones which are selected using major world cities. It also includes a graphical map on which the selected time zone is highlighted. The alarm clock includes a wake up alarm, two secondary alarms, and lastly an auto power option. While we prefer to see any alarm clock power on the phone, this option is certainly better than an outright lack of such an ability.
Lastly, the calendar has the standard month, week, and day views, along with schedule, anniversary, misc, and to-do appointment types.


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William Murray tenant in Fruid
William Murray, tenant in Fruid, was probably born about 1675 and the names of his parents are currently unknown. Probably early in the 18th century, William MURRAY married Margaret TWEEDIE, who later became known as "Gudewife o' Herstanes." (Good wife of Hearthstane) Margaret was baptized 28 Dec 1678, the daughter of Alexander TWEEDIE and Marion HUNTER. William MURRAY, tenant in Fruid, which is in Tweedsmuir Parish of Peeblesshire, died sometime before about 1717.
Margaret TWEEDIE was married secondly, probably before 1719 to Humphrey WELSH, tenant at Hearthstane. Hearthstane is also in the Tweedsmuir Parish of Peeblesshire. Margaret TWEEDIE died on 03 Apr 1772 in Tweedsmuir.
William MURRAY and Margaret TWEEDIE had the following children:
i. James MURRAY, born about 1703, Tenant in Easter Stanhope.
ii. John MURRAY, born about 1708, tenant in Hearthstane.
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Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2006 Article IV Consultation with Japan
July 28, 2006
Public Information Notices (PINs) form part of the IMF's efforts to promote transparency of the IMF's views and analysis of economic developments and policies. With the consent of the country (or countries) concerned, PINs are issued after Executive Board discussions of Article IV consultations with member countries, of its surveillance of developments at the regional level, of post-program monitoring, and of ex post assessments of member countries with longer-term program engagements. PINs are also issued after Executive Board discussions of general policy matters, unless otherwise decided by the Executive Board in a particular case. The staff report (use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this pdf file) for the 2006 Article IV Consultation with Japan is also available.
July 28, 2006
On July 21, 2006, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Japan.1
Deflation has ended and the economy is on a strong recovery path. GDP growth in 2005 was around 2¾ percent, led mainly by private consumption and investment. Labor markets are tightening and the unemployment rate remains around an eight-year low. The pace of activity in the first quarter of 2006 continued briskly at about 3 percent (seasonally adjusted at an annual rate), following an exceptionally strong fourth quarter. Core inflation (CPI excluding fresh food) has been clearly positive since November 2005 (year-on-year core inflation was 0.6 percent in May). The GDP deflator continues to decline, but the deflator for domestic demand is rising marginally. However, other measures confirm the upward trend in price pressures; land prices in urban areas have halted a fifteen year slide and are beginning to rebound.
The yen, in real effective terms, is currently about 6¾ percent weaker than a year ago. After depreciating nearly 15 percent in 2005 against the U.S. dollar as interest rate differentials widened, the yen has appreciated modestly this year (mainly against the dollar), reflecting the markets' reassessment of the likely pace of monetary tightening in major economies. No intervention has occurred since March 2004.
The external surplus is narrowing. The trade balance fell in 2005 by ¾ percent of GDP, in spite of yen depreciation. The current account declined more modestly as factor income surged. Heavy purchases of foreign bonds and repatriation of funds by foreign banks strengthened the financial account, notwithstanding record foreign purchases of domestic equities.
The financial and corporate sectors are in their best shape in over a decade. Under tougher regulation, major banks' nonperforming loans fell to below 2 percent of loans in March 2006. Progress at regional banks has been more uneven. Intense corporate restructuring has buoyed profits to record highs and unlocked productivity gains. With credit supply constraints eased and loan demand revived, bank lending (adjusted for provisions and write-offs) has been trending up since mid-2005, after eight years of contraction.
Monetary policy remains appropriately accommodative. On March 9, the Bank of Japan shifted its strategy from targeting banks' excess reserves (quantitative easing) to targeting the overnight interest rate. The exit from quantitative easing was smooth, with limited volatility in short-term interest rates and private money market activity picking up.
Fiscal consolidation is ahead of the authorities' schedule, but imbalances remain large, with net general government debt about 90 percent of GDP, among the highest in advanced countries. In FY2005, the general government primary deficit excluding social security is estimated to have narrowed by 1 percent of GDP to around 3 percent of GDP. The FY2006 budget, which rolls back past income tax cuts and curbs some discretionary spending, envisages a further fall of some ½ percent of GDP.
The near-term macroeconomic outlook is favorable. GDP growth is projected at nearly 3 percent in 2006 and slightly above 2 percent in 2007. CPI inflation will pick up slowly as capacity utilization rises. Risks are balanced, with downside risks mostly external (volatile oil prices, rising long-term interest rates, or a sharp global slowdown). Low inflation raises the possibility of renewed deflation, particularly if a disorderly unwinding of global imbalances occurs. On the upside, private consumption and investment could show further strength.
For the medium term, growth is anticipated to slow to potential, estimated at 1.7 percent, and the current account to narrow. Potential growth could be higher with stepped-up reforms, a recovery in R&D and greater business restructuring. Faster productivity growth in a broad range of sectors would also decrease the current account surplus over time, countering the effects of fiscal consolidation.
Executive Board Assessment
Directors welcomed the continued strong forward momentum in Japan's expansion. Remaining fragilities in the corporate and financial sector have been largely dealt with, and improvements in labor markets and disposable incomes have strengthened the underpinnings for durable growth driven by domestic demand, with an associated decline in the trade surplus. Directors welcomed the end of deflation as measured by several indices—a watershed for Japan. In this connection, they underscored that consumer prices are likely to continue rising and that the risk of a deflationary relapse has receded.
Directors noted, however, that—notwithstanding the prospect of above-potential growth for the near term—major policy challenges remain. They stressed that adopting an appropriate post-deflation monetary framework, undertaking a well-designed fiscal consolidation, and boosting productivity through structural reforms are complementary elements of a strategy for sustained non-inflationary growth. Directors thus urged the authorities to take advantage of the favorable conjuncture to make further progress on all these fronts.
Directors welcomed the smooth transition out of quantitative easing and a return to more normal monetary operations. They commended the Bank of Japan for skillfully managing the policy shift while avoiding undue volatility in financial markets. Directors agreed that, in the near term, the policy stance should remain accommodative—allowing inflation expectations to take a firmer hold and drift up.
Directors agreed that the Bank of Japan's monetary framework is well suited to the post-deflation environment and welcomed the improvement in transparency. They acknowledged that the framework also allows appropriate flexibility for the Bank of Japan to respond to a range of short- and long-term risks to price stability.
Directors suggested that further steps to elaborate various aspects of the new monetary framework could help guide market expectations and may bolster policy credibility. In particular, the clarification of the risks associated with near-zero inflation would help markets to form appropriate expectations about the conduct of policy, including with regard to the zero floor on the "understanding of price stability." Most Directors recommended introducing a higher floor over time, to signal the desirability of a buffer against deflationary shocks. A few Directors, however, noted that periodic reviews of the "understanding of price stability" could weaken the establishment of an anchor for inflation expectations.
Directors noted that the authorities' exchange rate policy remains grounded in the belief that the exchange rate should reflect economic fundamentals. They supported the policy of a market-determined exchange rate, and agreed that official foreign exchange intervention should be limited to counter disorderly movements in the external value of the yen. In that connection, several Directors noted the economy's ability to handle a stronger currency in view of its favorable outlook and improved underpinnings.
Directors welcomed the progress made in fiscal consolidation and noted that recent deficit reductions have not held back the expansion. They observed that the long cyclical upswing has contributed to revenue buoyancy and has made it easier to restrain spending. For the current fiscal year, they encouraged the authorities to save any tax windfall and avoid expansionary measures in the supplementary budget.
Looking forward, Directors observed that fiscal policy faces significant challenges if the public finances are to gain a sounder footing. They welcomed the authorities' commitment to medium-term fiscal consolidation and the recent proposals for achieving it. However, most Directors thought that, given the strength of the expansion, a somewhat more front-loaded and ambitious adjustment than envisioned by the authorities would be appropriate. Such an adjustment would stabilize the debt ratio, buy insurance against unanticipated fiscal or economic shocks, and bolster the credibility of the authorities' plan. Some Directors argued, however, that fiscal consolidation needs to be implemented as planned to minimize the risk of weakening the expansion as the global monetary tightening cycle advances.
Directors emphasized that further financial sector reforms will accelerate development of securities markets, improve the financial system's resilience to shocks, and help to sustain non-inflationary growth over the medium term. They welcomed the steps under way to reduce the government's role in intermediation, streamline and clarify securities regulation, and bolster financial risk management, which will help safeguard the stability of the financial system while improving its efficiency.
Directors welcomed Japan's progress in structural reforms. They noted that the current strong expansion reflects in part the payoff from vigorous financial and corporate sector restructuring in the past. Looking ahead, Directors observed that steps to downsize the public sector, make labor and product markets more flexible, and liberalize trade could lift productivity further.
Directors stressed that accelerating structural reform would pay additional dividends to Japan and the world. The stronger underlying growth these reforms would engender would facilitate fiscal consolidation, while helping to support living standards in the face of rapid population aging. Directors noted that, as part of a package of policy measures involving a number of countries, reforms would also support a more balanced pattern of global growth and an orderly resolution of global current account imbalances. For all these reasons, they encouraged the authorities to maintain an ambitious reform program.
Directors expressed appreciation for Japan's generous official development assistance, as well as for its financial and other support for the Fund's technical assistance activities.
Japan: Selected Economic Indicators | |||||
Proj. | ||||
2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
Real GDP 1/ |
1.8 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 | |
Private consumption |
0.6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Nonresidential investment |
6.2 | 4.7 | 7.8 | 7.3 | |
Residential investment |
-0.9 | 2.0 | -0.7 | 4.9 | |
Public investment |
-10.8 | -8.8 | -5.9 | -2.5 | |
Public consumption |
2.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 | |
Stockbuilding (contribution to growth) |
0.3 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |
Foreign balance (contribution to growth) |
0.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | |
Exports of goods and services |
9.0 | 13.9 | 7.0 | 11.2 | |
Imports of goods and services |
4.0 | 8.5 | 6.3 | 10.3 | |
Inflation |
GDP deflator |
-1.6 | -1.2 | -1.3 | 0.0 | |
-0.3 | 0.0 | -0.3 | 0.6 | |
Unemployment rate (period average, percent) |
5.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
Current account balance |
Billions of U.S. dollars |
136.2 | 172.1 | 165.7 | 169.6 | |
Percent of GDP |
3.2 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
General government balances (percent of GDP, FY) |
Balance including social security |
-7.8 | -5.6 | -5.3 | -5.0 | |
Balance excluding social security |
-8.0 | -6.0 | -4.9 | -4.7 | |
Structural balance 2/ |
-6.9 | -4.7 | -5.0 | -5.0 | |
Money and credit (12-month growth rate; end period) |
Base money |
13.2 | 4.2 | 1.0 | -16.2 3/ | |
M2 + CDs (period average) 4/ |
1.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 3/ | |
Bank lending 4/ |
-5.2 | -3.2 | -0.3 | 1.8 3/ | |
Exchange and interest rates (period average) |
Yen/dollar rate |
115.9 | 108.2 | 110.2 | 113.2 5/ | |
Real effective exchange rate 6/ |
80.2 | 79.9 | 74.8 | 71.3 6/ | |
3-month CD rate |
0.09 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.28 5/ | |
10-year government bond yield |
1.00 | 1.51 | 1.39 | 1.87 5/ | |
Sources: Global Insight, Nomura database and IMF staff estimates and projections. |
1 Under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, the IMF holds bilateral discussions with members, usually every year. A staff team visits the country, collects economic and financial information, and discusses with officials the country's economic developments and policies. On return to headquarters, the staff prepares a report, which forms the basis for discussion by the Executive Board. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Managing Director, as Chairman of the Board, summarizes the views of Executive Directors, and this summary is transmitted to the country's authorities.
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Rob Dyrdek is the Jay-Z of Jingles
If you think Rob Dyrdek is just a skate boarder, or just a charitable guy, or just hilarious-you are just wrong. This week on Fantasy Factory Rob Dyrdek started his new career, as the Jay-Z of Jingles.
In the midst of planning a huge charity event, Rob decides to follow his newest passion as a world-famous jingle creator. Rob can spit product jingles off the top of his head for everything from pregnancy tests to baby wipes, and decides to make a demo reel to pursue his newly discovered talent.
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Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Social Work Licensure Examinations
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) social work licensing examinations are used in 49 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia. Depending on jurisdictional requirements, candidates may take one of five examination categories: Associate, Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, and Clinical. Visit ASWB's website for more information.
ASWB exams are administered at Pearson Professional Centers worldwide. Regional Call Center information is available using the "Customer service" button.
You will not be able to schedule an appointment to test if you have not already registered with ASWB and paid the examination fee. If you have not done so, you may register online at www.aswb.org or by phone at 1-888-579-3926.
Candidates with ASWB-approved special testing arrangements must call the Special Accommodations Team to make a testing appointment. Please refer to your ASWB authorization to test correspondence for more information.
Exam Information
Appointment Length
Please note that your appointment length is longer than the exam time. The APPOINTMENT LENGTH includes ALL components of the testing appointment, including the exam introduction, non-disclosure agreement, tutorial, etc. The EXAM TIME is the time that is allocated only for answering and reviewing exam questions.
Exam Policies
Per ASWB policy, food and drink are not allowed unless you have been approved for special accommodations. If approved, you must eat and drink in the waiting area of the testing center. These items must be stored in your locker and you must be monitored by the test administrator when accessing the locker.
Effective December 1 2015, candidates will be required to store electronic devices, including cell phones inside a plastic bag, that will be sealed and stored in your locker along with any other personal belongings. All electronic devices that are small enough (smart watches, mobile phones, MP3 player, iTouch, iPod, etc.) must be placed in the bag. Bags will be provided by the testing center.


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Should I be able to make the truck wheelie on a 2s lipo pack? I am just trying to button things up before I give it to my son.
Yes you can. You would have to tighten the clutch. I like to have my clutch a little lose.
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Slash 4x4
Stampede 4x4
also make sure your truck is not in training mode.
I play til something breaks
It'll wheelie on nimh batteries. Remove the spur and slipper unit, tighten the slipper nut holding the spur with your fingers (ala 'finger tight') then back it off 1/8 to 1/4". Wheelie away
The pede loves wheelies its all down to the slipper dude hope you have lots of fun with it as a family...peace
Famous last words...watch this!!!!
We run the castle 3800's and can wheelie for days!
Thrash It, Bash it, Break it, No Regrets!!!
i have stock nimhs with slipper 1/4 tite and cant pull wheels off the ground!!!!!!!!
Training mode is off? Plenty of traction (no wheel spin)? If yes to both, try tightening the slipper more. Other than bad battery, esc or motor causing poor performance, if everything is stock then your slipper may be either too loose or possibly too worn. I suppose the latter likely if it's been run loose for a long time; a telltale sign is lots of clutch fibre built up around the rear diff housing where it meets the center shaft.
2wd or 4x4?
I have the vxl 4x4 no wheelies yet. Still a work in progress.
Here is a quick vid of my pede on 2s, slipper is set at 1/8th out from full tight.
O.S.21 Nitro Revo, Stampede 4x4, 2 Axial Honcho's
Nice video.The mountains in the back ground look awesome.
Good bear hunting in BC?
You've probably got a bind somewhere or an ESC/motor issue. Anyway, once you get things sorted out, you can put the bigger Revo Clutch in. You need to buy the pressure plate and rebuild kit and you can use your stock shaft and other parts. I wouldn't go beyond 1/4 turn on the slipper though or you will be breaking things like MIP coupler pins, axle pins, motor shafts, etc. of you run 3S Lipo.
"The Voice of Expensive Experience".
I was unable to pull wheelies in training mode, but when I went to sport mode, and had traction, I was wheeling like no other. I was using the stock 2S Lipo. Hope you get it figured out.


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TPM Livewire
Sean Hannity To Dem Rep: 'Cut The Crap And Stop Lying' About Obamacare Subsidies (VIDEO)
"I don't have the federal plan," Pascrell responded. "I have my own plan. So you don't know what you are talking about."
"You have a 72 percent subsidy that everybody watching this show does not have. That's what the law says congressman," Hannity said. "You're getting special perks and special breaks for yourself, absolutely. So cut the crap and stop lying to the audience!"
"My problem is people that lie on this program," he later added, calling Pascrell an "elitist." "You're not telling the truth, you're lying to the American people."
"Don't you dare call me a liar," Pascrell shot back.
Hannity then staked Congress' "special subsidy" on a bet, proposing to give $10,000 to the New Jersey Democrat's favorite charity if he was proven wrong. Pascrell refused.
"When you're explaining, you're losing," Pascrell said. "You're afraid [Obamacare's] going to be successful."
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FARNET is the community of people implementing Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). This network brings together Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), managing authorities, citizens and experts from across the EU to work on the sustainable development of fisheries and coastal areas.
Fisheries areas across the EU are facing significant challenges. The continuous decline in income and employment in the fishing sector has underlined the need for innovative responses that are both sustainable and inclusive. Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) is a tool that enables local fisheries communities to address these challenges by proposing and testing new solutions. FARNET is there to help them make it happen.
CLLD continues the area-based approach initiated by Axis 4 of EFF. CLLD under the EMFF brings additional and innovative opportunities that will enable local communities to scale up the effects of the 10000+ projects supported between 2007 and 2014. In particular, local communities will have the possibility to combine funds allocated under the EMFF with those from other European Structural and Investment Funds: the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
As with Axis 4, decision-making on the use of CLLD funding is delegated to local partnerships that bring together the private sector, local authorities and civil society organizations. Known as Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), these partnerships take decisions within the framework of a local strategy, developed in response to specific needs and opportunities identified locally. Funding available is targeted primarily at creating employment and new economic activity as well as improving the quality of life in areas affected by a decline in fishing activities or by other specific challenges hindering the viability of local fisheries communities.
The FARNET Support Unit (FSU) is the technical assistance team established by the European Commission to assist in the implementation of CLLD under the EMFF. It works closely with DG MARE, the Member State administrations, the national fisheries networks and with the FLAGs and others involved in the implementation of CLLD, building a "learning network" that connects the growing knowledge and experience in CLLD from across Europe. It consists of a permanent team of 10 people, based in Brussels, assisted by 18 regional experts.
What we do:
• Build knowledge and capacity in Community-Led Local development
• Identify and disseminate successful responses to key challenges for coastal, fisheries and aquaculture areas across Europe
• Ensure the flow of information among stakeholders involved in Community-Led Local Development
• Support cooperation between FLAGs and with other local development partnerships throughout Europe and beyond.
How we do it:
• Expert advice and assistance to FLAGs and administrations
• Events: transnational seminars, conferences
• Publications: regular electronic FARNET Flash, a yearly FARNET Magazine, thematic and methodological guides and other technical reports
• The FARNET website and social media
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To contact the FSU send an email to info (at) farnet.eu or drop by at the address below.
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Miniature metal inductive sensor made for extreme applications
Balluff expands its inductive sensor miniature line with the addition of the BES R04 block sensor. The metal-housed inductive sensor is suitable for extreme applications. Its ceramic sensing face makes it appropriate for applications with weld spatter, metal debris, and vibration; its small size and low profile allow it to be used where space is at a premium.
The short housing length enables integrated installation in compact assemblies. The flat housing form makes the required installation depth extremely small. The sensor's light weight makes it suitable for applications with high acceleration.
The electronics are fully integrated, so no external amplifier is needed. The high switching frequency allows for high cycle speeds. The ceramic cover on the active surface protects the sensor from weld spatter and sparks.


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By Claudia Assis
Solar-panel makers are about to embark on a new round of spending to the tune of $3.8 billion by the end of the year, market research firm IHS said Monday.
That's 45% more than last year's spending, which amounted to $2.7 billion, the firm said.
PV capital spending has been rising over the past two quarters, and is on its way to a third straight increase with the trend "clearly continuing" into the first quarter of this year, IHS said.
Overcapacity had plagued manufacturers in recent years, but the market is finding a balance mostly thanks to demand in emerging markets, IHS said.
IHS's Monday forecast is a small tweak from a forecast that put the price tag at $3.4 billion earlier this month.
Most PV manufacturers are fully using, expanding, and planning to increase their manufacturing capacity, with extra emphasis on expanding in developing countries.
Latin America will lead the way in manufacturing capacity growth, IHS said. The expansion rate there will hit 35%, down from 42% in 2013, when it was also the global leader.
IHS said solar manufacturing capacity in Latin America will grow 147% in 2015, with the region continuing to lead through 2017.
Chinese solar-panel makers that have reported fourth-quarter earnings sounded optimistic, and a few have returned to profits after years in the red.
ReneSola Ltd. /quotes/zigman/498870/delayed /quotes/nls/sol SOL on Monday said it swung to profit for the first time in two years. JA Solar Holdings Ltd. /quotes/zigman/13110722/delayed /quotes/nls/jaso JASO last week reported its first profit since 2011, and earlier this month Trina Solar Ltd. /quotes/zigman/446274/delayed /quotes/nls/tsl TSL also reported profits.
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Sept. 25, 2011 Delaware Diamonds 5 posts | Delaware Diamonds 75 's I want to provide new competition in the 75 age group as I am tired of playing against 65's and 70's. I am starting a new team of 75 year old players who can do it all--run, field and hit. I'd like to get this team together by the Fort Myers tournament in November but no later than April. I intend to play at least 7 tournaments. Looking forward to some calls---Pete Rendina 302-436-5074 |
Sept. 29, 2011 Delaware Diamonds 5 posts | I am still adding to this new 75 year old team and know we will be competitive! Looking especially for a short stop and some outfielders. Pete Rendina 302-436-5074 cell 302-339-0304 firstname.lastname@example.com |
Oct. 8, 2011 Joe Bush Men's 65 24 posts | If you don't have enough guys for Florida. I could use 1 AAA guy for a seventy team going to Ft. Myers, I have 12, would like to have 13. Please call 609-335-0775 Joe Bush Monkey Joe's Big Nut Co. |


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Australia Day. Went
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culture, heritage, and special interest groups.
Huge crowds.
Then it was on to Kings Domain Gardens, a huge park just
across the Yarra river. They had 450
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Very cool. We sat next to a
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George Bland set an unmatched standard for longevity in professional football.
On Monday, the Oakland Raiders announced the passing of Blanda, who last played for Oakland in the late 1960s and 1970s.
Blanda began his pro football odyssey in 1949 when the Bears drafted him out of the University of Kentucky, where he played for legendary coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant. He spent the better part of ten seasons in Chicago, primarily as a kicker and backup quarterback, and had a short stay with the Baltimore Colts in 1950.
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Alex Jones is announcing an exciting escalation in the Infowar. If you have ever wanted to be on the front lines exposing corruption, tyranny and the New World Order, this is your chance!
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