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Piracy down in Indian Ocean, but up in West Africa, Indonesia
by International Chamber of Commerce on 23 Apr 2012
2012 Live Piracy Map .. .
Piracy in the waters east of Africa is slightly down, but it is still a no-go zone for yachts and a nervous crossing for ships. West African shores are experiencing increased piracy attacks, and there have been five kidnappings in Indonesia, according to the Global Piracy Report by the International Maritime Bureau..
One hundred and two incidents of piracy and armed robbery have been reported for the first quarter of 2012, with dangerously increasing numbers in West African waters, according to figures released today in the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) global piracy report.
In total, 11 vessels were reported hijacked worldwide, with 212 crew members taken hostage and four crew killed. A further 45 vessels were boarded, with 32 attempted attacks and 14 vessels fired upon – the latter all attributed to either Somali or Nigerian pirates.
Nigerian pirates widening range:
Ten reports were received from Nigeria in the beginning of 2012, equalling the same number reported in Nigeria for the whole of last year. A further attack in neighbouring Benin has also been attributed to Nigerian pirates. The reports include the hijackings of one product and one chemical tanker, between which 42 crewmembers were taken hostage.
'Nigerian piracy is increasing in incidence and extending in range,' said Pottengal Mukundan, Director of the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, which has been monitoring piracy worldwide since 1991. 'At least six of the 11 reported incidents in Nigeria occurred at distances greater than 70 nautical miles from the coast, which suggests that fishing vessels are being used as motherships to attack shipping further afield.'
Two crew members were killed when armed pirates boarded their bulk carrier 110 nautical miles off Lagos, Nigeria.
Attacks in Nigerian coastal waters have further resulted in at least three crew kidnapped from their anchored vessel.
'While the number of reported incidents in Nigeria is still less than Somalia, and hijacked vessels are under control of the pirates for days rather than months, the level of violence against crew is dangerously high,' added Mr Mukundan.
Threat still high in Somalia despite fewer incidents:
Somalia continues to dominate figures with 43 attacks, including the hijacking of nine vessels and the taking hostage of 144 crew. Four dhows and a fishing vessel, softer targets that make for ideal motherships, were among the highjacked vessels. Somali pirates were also responsible for the hijacking of a Panamax bulk carrier at the end of March.
But while the number of 2012 incidents and hijackings are less than reports for the same period in 2011 (97 incidents, 16 hijackings), it is unlikely that the threat of Somali piracy will diminish in the short to medium term unless further actions are taken.
The report attributes the reduction in overall attacks to the disruptive actions and pre-emptive strikes by the navies in the region, which disrupted numerous pirate action groups, emphasizing the importance of the navies in both deterring and combating Somali piracy.
The application of Best Management Practices and the increasing use of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) also contributed to the decrease in the hijackings. In the incidents reported to the Piracy Reporting Centre, more vessels with PCASP have been reported in the first quarter than those not armed.
Until a comprehensive legal framework is in place, however, owners and Masters should follow the International Maritime Organization and industry guidelines on the carriage of PCASP.
'The EU announcement to expand their anti-piracy mission to target pirates ashore is another welcome move that could further threaten the Somali piracy model,' Mr Mukundan said.
As of 31 March 2012, suspected Somali pirates still held 15 vessels with 253 crew members as hostages, with an additional 49 crew members being held hostage on land.
Increased attacks in Indonesia:
Elsewhere, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of armed robbery attacks in the Indonesian archipelago, up from five in the first quarter of 2011 to 18 in 2012.
The report shows that all types of vessels in Indonesia have been targeted and that the attacks aimed at theft from those vessels. Fifteen vessels were boarded – 13 while anchored, one while berthed and one underway. Five crew members were taken hostage overall.
About the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre:
The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) remains the world's only manned centre to receive and
disseminate reports of piracy and armed robbery 24 hours a day across the globe. As part of the ICC, it is
an independent body set up to monitor these attacks free of political interference. IMB strongly urges all
shipmasters and owners to report all actual, attempted and suspicious piracy and armed robbery
incidents to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. This is an essential first step in the response chain. The
statistics and reports of the IMB PRC act as a catalyst to encourage firm response by government and
law enforcement.
About the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC):
The International Chamber of Commerce is the largest, most representative business organization in the
world. Its hundreds of thousands of member companies in over 120 countries have interests spanning
every sector of private enterprise. A world network of national committees keeps the ICC International
Secretariat in Paris informed about national and regional business priorities. More than 2,000 experts
drawn from ICC's member companies feed their knowledge and experience into crafting the ICC stance
on specific business issues. The United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the G20 and many other
intergovernmental bodies, both international and regional, are kept in touch with the views of international
business through ICC.
For more information please visit: www.iccwbo.org
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What is Tapotement?
After a very long stressful week we deserve some rest and our body needs some pampering. Everyone has their own way to unwind. Others get their nails done, or get a foot spa and foot massage or have a body scrub but most people say that the best way to distress is to have a full body massage. Why massage? It is focused on deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues that promotes relaxation and well-being.
Tapotement is a technique used in Swedish massage, it involves rhythmic tapping, pounding or patting. There are different categories used in using the tapotement techniques, it can be executed with the edge of the hand, a cupped hand or the tips of the fingers. Tapotement is very efficient in revitalizing sore and tires muscles, this is also the most common massage for athletes. Chinese medicine also uses tapotement to loosen mucus in the air passages which is very beneficial to patients with bronchitis. In administering tapotement massage, you need to be careful in the bony area of the body such as spine, joints and knees. The most important reminder when conducting the tapotement massage, just keep the session free flowing, do not focus on how you are doing it, but focused more on why are you doing it .
Types of Tapotement
There are different types of tapotement massage, it depends on how it is being executed either by edge of the hand, a cupped hand or the tips of the fingers. Here are the different tapotement techniques:
Is done with a cupped hand, the palm of the hand should never touch the person's body being massaged. The therapist would rhythmically pound the person's body producing a hollow sound until the skin develops a pinkish coloration. This tapotement technique has stimulating and invigorating effect that helps stressed muscle relax.
This tapotement technique is commonly used in conjunction with cupping. This is a technique used after a relaxing massage. This is a technique that you could apply to almost every part of the body from the back to the legs. It is executed using the side of the hands, you can either pound them one hand after the other or together.
This technique is also known as pounding or pummelling. Hands are in closed position and you just let your fist fall loose on the person's back. This tapotement technique is very good after a cold to loosen mucus in the lungs.
From the word itself, this is initiated by rhythmic plucking of the skin using the thumb and fingers. This technique is often initiated in the arms and legs to relax stressed and sore muscles.
Benefits of Tapotement
Tapotement has a lot of benefits either mentally or physically. Here's the list of what you can get out of this massage technique.
- Tapotement helps athletes to prepare and recuperate from exhausting workouts, it relaxes soften and tired muscles.
- Promotes mental and physical rejuvenation as it fosters peace of mind and it enhances an individual's capacity to think calmly and creatively.
- It helps blood circulation and relieves tension related headaches.
- Tapotement also strengthens the immune system. As tapotement rejuvenates your cells the lesser stress you can get and it will help you avoid getting colds or other illness that are stress related
Tapotement FAQ's
How often should we get a tapotement therapy?
Everything that is too much is not good. Ideally once or twice a week depending on your activities and the need of your body. If you think you are too tired and you need it, then by all means you can have a massage.
What are the restrictions of the tapotement massage?
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What do I prepare and what do I do during the tapotement therapy?
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Every Cold Call Needs a Problem to Solve by Ari Galper, Founder, Unlock The Game
Make your cold calling about them, not about you
In the old way of making cold calls, we offer a sales pitch to a perfect stranger, cross our fingers, and hope for the best!
This really doesn't work very well in building a business relationship (or any other relationship, for that matter). This is done best by stepping into the world of the other person and finding a problem we can solve for him or her.
That's how we begin a conversation with another person – talking about them rather than talking about ourselves. It's just a very common dynamic that occurs in any human interaction. When you're dating somebody, for instance, if you just talk about yourself, they're not going to like you very much!
It's the same in cold calling. Don't talk about your solution for a while. Talk instead about their problems for a bit.
It's a movement of dialogue. This dialogue is around talking about their world and not about your product. That's the shift. All you have to do is identify three or four major problems that your product solves, and use those problems as phrases to begin the dialogue of your cold call.
You see, this new cold calling approach has to be tied to a specific, real problem that the person experiences in their world. This is needed in order for them to feel comfortable having a conversation with you. When you're relevant to them and their world, they trust you. They sense that you're there to help them solve a problem – not sell a product.
So remove yourself for a moment from what you have to sell, and think about what problem your solution solves for somebody.
For example, if you're in the a coaching industry, think about what problem you're solving for your clients. And then in your cold calling, address the problem right away. You might say, "I'm just calling to see if your company's open to the idea of using coaches to improve management performance."
When you use the word "open," people respond positively. Who would say "no" to being open? You're not challenging them. You're not forcing a solution. You're not even saying what you're offering to sell. You're simply asking a question around whether they have a particular problem.
This also invites a question back to you. Potential clients will often ask at this point who you are and what you do. They might say that they already have a service, but they may need some more help. So it opens up even more conversation.
Here's an example of how salespeople focus their cold calling around something that appears to be a need, but they haven't tied it to a specific problem.
Let's look at financial services. In this case, people who sell financial services start cold calls with a focus on the future of the person's situation. They might say, "I'm just calling to see if you'd be open to some new ideas to help you increase your income."
The better approach here would be to problem solve. For example, "I'm just calling to see if you'd be open to identifying any gaps in your portfolio that might be holding you back in some way."
It's about problem solving and closing gaps, as opposed to promoting a beautiful future. "Hire me and I'll make you a lot of money!" Everyone does that. That's the problem. It gets old and very tiring
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text: Vin Diesel's Chevelle Pops A Fast, Furious WheelStand In New MovieMark Arnold4/23/08 11:00amFiled to: Fast and the Furious4 Fast 4 Furious4F4FChevrolet ChevelleChevy ChevelleClipsFastFast and furiousfuriousMovie CarsMoviesPart 4Paul WalkerVin DieselChevelleSequel87EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkThis here is some leaked video from the set of the fourth installment of the rice-sploitation The Fast And The Furious movie franchise. Remember that famous scene at the end of the first film, where Vin Diesel's blown Dodge Charger pops a massive WheelStand (by the way, we never remember if it's two words or if the "S" is capitalized — but we like how this looks)? Well it looks like the pacifier is at it again, this time in a Chevelle. Lined up against the Chevy looks to be a BMW M5, Nissan Silvia, and Skyline GT-R. Now if you're not a FatF fanboy, this raw footage is still enjoyable, seeing as it's lacking any of the mind-numbing dialogue and ridiculous story line the upcoming movie will likely have. [CarDomain]Reply87 repliesLeave a reply


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By Forrest Berkshire Landmark News Service Three men were indicted recently for beating a 62-year-old man in the Huddle House parking lot in Nelson County last month. Deandre L. Douglas, 20, of Lebanon, Darrian D. Ellery, 19, and Martin R. Barber, 23, both of Bardstown, were each indicted for one count of second-degree assault and one count of second-degree complicity to assault.
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Terrance S. Hazelwood, 21, of 229 Mock Avenue in Lebanon was indicted for second-degree burglary. According to the indictment, on or about Oct. 1, Hazelwood entered or remained unlawfully in a dwelling (Bruce Higdon residence) with intent to commit a crime or he aided, abetted or counseled with another in said act.


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Javier Colon finds his 'Voice,' preps to play L.A.
Javier Colon was just about to give up on life as a musician when he heard about auditions for an NBC singing competition back in February.
The 34-year-old Connecticut resident, who had signed with Capitol Records in 2002 only to be dropped four years later, had been struggling to catch another break. In January, he performed what he thought would be his final showcase at Blue Note Records in New York. He was rejected, again, figuring the resounding "no" would be the final dagger in his career.
Now, Colon has been crowned king of The Voice, the summertime ratings sensation that found him coached by Maroon 5's Adam Levine and pitted against potential breakout stars backed by three other celebrity mentors: Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton.
After weeks of battle rounds and at-home voting, the guy who was about to throw in the towel on his career walked away with $100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Republic. He's also heading out on a six-date tour, including a stop Wednesday at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, alongside the other Top 8 finalists: Beverly McClellan, Vicci Martinez, Casey Weston, Nakia Reynoso, Xenia Martinez, Frenchie Davis and runner-up Dia Frampton.
Just a few weeks after being passed on in New York, Colon auditioned for The Voice, a show that initially found its four industry pros turned away from the stage, thus making these blind auditions in which contestants were selected based strictly on vocal abilities. When coaches were impressed, they would swivel around to select singers, often having to convince them to be on their team.
Colon managed to get all four judges to turn their chairs -- and heads. With the power in his hands to determine which coach he'd work with, he chose Levine.
"It was very unexpected," he said in a recent phone interview. "I was just hoping for somebody … (but) to get all four was amazing. I was very flattered that everyone thought enough of me to turn around. All the coaches were great, but I knew Adam was amazing."
Early on, Colon was called out by critics and fans as a front-runner. He had his share of naysayers as well, as loyalists lined up behind each contestant, but insists he never let idle chatter, good or bad, hinder his focus.
"There's no resting assured for me at any point, especially in this kind of competition," he says. "I knew I had to go out every week and deliver my absolute best performance or I could go home. I let the folks that were gonna talk, talk. I just stayed clear of it and didn't let it enter my mind at all because there's no room for that."
Colon says the hardest part about being on the show was having to spend time away from his family -- his wife, Maureen, rooted for him at home while raising their two girls, one 3½, the other 22 months old. He knew this was his final chance.
"If this opportunity hadn't come along by this point I would have probably been doing something unrelated to music to have some sort of steady income," he says. "There weren't enough shows on the books or enough interest, I didn't have enough opportunities, and I wasn't going to be able to support my family just doing music anymore. I know for sure by this point I would have had to be doing something else."
After being dropped from Capitol five years ago, Colon was able to make a decent living booking college shows and club gigs. He set up numerous showcases for labels, thinking it would be easier to get a record deal since he had in the past. But labels were reluctant to give him another shot.
"There were times where I thought I had the success that I had always wanted and that things were going to be amazing from there on in," he says. "When I got signed with my first record deal with Capitol, I thought that was it. I thought … we'd never have to worry about another bill again, and that just proved not to be the case."
These days he approaches things more cautiously; even as optimistic as he is in the wake of his "Voice" win, he can't help but wonder if someone is going to pull the rug out from underneath him again. He's simply dedicating himself to releasing the best possible album he can when his debut for Universal Republic drops in November.
"There's still that big piece of me in the back of my head that says, 'You have to work hard and you have to fight for this still,'" he says. "So, I'm still in fighting mode. I'm coasting and enjoying the things coming in, and I'm also focused on the task at hand, because I know how easily things can slip away. I'm doing everything I can to make sure that this time is the time."
The devoted family man says all of his winnings are going straight "into the bank."
"It's going to take care of the many bills that we've had and the debt and stuff that we've accumulated over the years. There's going to be no lavish spending or crazy vacations or cars or crazy stuff -- all of that is going to sensible expenses that need to be paid. … I'm not about to be foolish with (the money). It's about stability, putting it away and taking care of the needs of my family."
His young daughters, it turns out, were unapologetically huge fans of finalist Vicci Martinez. Colon says that though they might not comprehend the scope of his win, they were excited to see their daddy on TV.
"If they had phones they might have voted for Vicci a couple more times than me," he says with a laugh. "They love some Vicci Martinez. They are big fans, and rightfully so because she is amazing and I love her to death, so I support their love 100 percent."
These last few weeks, he says, he feels like he's been living someone else's life. While still taping the show, he and the other contestants would hear reports of millions of households tuning in, but no one really understood how that would translate once they were in public after the show.
"It's been such a crazy change that I can't even begin to tell you. Everything, from just walking down the street and folks stopping me and congratulating me … you know, it has been really, really awesome. The show of support that folks have been giving me from all over, it's been insane. I guess I just didn't realize how far reaching the show was."
The Voice Live on Tour -- featuring Javier Colon, Dia Frampton, Beverly McClellan, Vicci Martinez, Frenchie Davis, Casey Weston, Nakia Reynoso and Xenia Martinez -- plays July 27 at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza. Tickets are $41.50-$62.50. Also catch the tour July 30 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, $29.50-$59.50.
Top photo courtesy of the artist. Live shot, from a National Anthem performance at Dodger Stadium earlier this month, by Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images.
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Mental Health Month Blog Party 2011 – Round Up
The party is hoppin'! Here's a selection of some great stories from bloggers and writers attending our Mental Health Month Blog Party. Party attendees are dedicating a post today on their own blogs about the importance of mental health.
Thank you to everyone who is helping us increase awareness and recognize Mental Health Month.
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The Columbus Crew announced today that it has signed forward Aaron Schoenfeld after acquiring his rights from the Montreal Impact in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft. Per club and league policy no further terms of the deal were disclosed. To make room for Schoenfeld on the roster, defender Rich Balchan has been placed on the disabled list.
A native of Knoxville, Tenn., and product of East Tennessee State University, the 6-4, 21-year-old was originally drafted by Montreal in the second round (No. 20 overall) of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft. He finished his career at ETSU with 20 goals and 10 assists in 72 games.
"Aaron is a young talented forward with a lot of potential," said Crew head coach Robert Warzycha. "He has a good touch and a good nose for the goal. He showed us that nothing is going to distract him from achieving his goals."
While at ETSU, Schoenfeld received a series of accolades including Atlantic Sun First Team All Conference and Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team honors as a junior and senior, as well as A-Sun All-Academic Honors all four years of his collegiate career. He was also named to the NSCAA First Team All-South Region his senior year and Second Team his junior year.
"I'm really excited for the opportunity," Schoenfeld said. "I found a fit here with Columbus. I enjoy the team and the city and I think it is going to be a great season."
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Position: Forward
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190
Born: April 17, 1990
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
Citizenship: USA
2011 team: East Tennessee State University (NCAA)
How Acquired: Acquired from Montreal, in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft, on March 23, 2012.
TRANSACTION: Crew signs F Aaron Schoenfeld after acquiring his rights from Montreal for a conditional pick in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft.


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Foothill student reaches Eagle Scout rank
After years of hard work, one Tustin Scout has placed himself in a very exclusive rank.
Foothill High School senior Bobby Okereke became an Eagle Scout in honor of Troop 243 after a ceremony at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tustin on July 20, according to Ivan Bishop, first vice commander of the post.
Foothill choir director Chelsey Dehn and varsity football coach Doug Chase spoke at the ceremony.
Okereke also received an award from the American Legion.
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text: Maniac Cyclists Take To The L.A. Freeway To Protest, Or SomethingTravis Hudson5/15/08 3:20pmFiled to: Offbeat NewsLos Angeles FreewayProtestsBicyclesCyclistsLos AngelesSafetyTraffic94EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkIf you were stuck in L.A. rush hour last Friday, there's a chance you encountered the folks from Crimanimal Mass, who took to the freeway, on bicycles (and in-line skates), as part of some sort of demonstration. One of the organizers said the purpose was to raise questions of transportation infrastructure. Aren't there better ways to protest than pissing off the already unruly L.A. commuters? We generally try to treat everyone equally around these parts, but cyclists on the roads need to GTFO. Sidewalks, son, sidewalks. [LAist]


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Same-Sex Marriage Ban Anniversary Marked in NC
Supporters and opponents of the amendment that banned same-sex marriage in North Carolina are holding events to mark the second anniversary of its passage.
The pro-amendment North Carolina Values Coalition scheduled a midday rally Thursday on the old Capitol grounds in Raleigh.
Same-sex couples who want the ban overturned planned to apply for marriage licenses Thursday morning in Wake County with the register of deeds. Couples have made similar applications at other county government offices, only to be turned away.
The pro-amendment rally is also taking aim at recent efforts to overturn the ban. Last month, some clergy members filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's constitutional ban on gay marriage, saying it violated their religious freedom.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Venice has received a $5,000 grant from Southern California Edison in support of its robotics team and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based programming.
Following a check presentation by Edison executives Nov. 28, a demonstration was given by the club's robotics team, which is developing a prototype to service senior citizens in the community.
"We deeply value the support of companies such as Edison," said club Executive Director Erikk Aldridge. "Their commitment to the youth in our community and STEM-based programs are critical to our country's future."
The club's STEM initiative is committed to providing unique and tangible science, technology, engineering and math experiences for its members with the purpose of making them curious, competent, and capable learners, Aldridge said. STEM learning opportunities are administered through nationally tested Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs.
In addition to robotics, STEM-based programs at the club include cyber security, audio engineering, fine arts, digital photography and marine education.
The club has also received support from Time Warner Cable, which sponsors the club's First Lego League Robotics team.
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I am Three3 and I am currently in the learning process of ethical hacking and penetration testing. I would like to ask if you are aware of other projects such as the De-ice where we can have hands-on practice using backtrack. Additionally any recommendations for further reading are more than welcome!
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OK I still disagree but I wont continue it because the topic is different. I will pm you
I'm the one that moved it and I feel it belongs in the newbie section. Disagreeing with a moderator in public shows you are are newbie in my opinion. Who cares where the post ends up. If I have bruised your ego by placing your post in the newbie section, I am very sorry.
Pureh@te, in my humble opinion disagreeing with someone even if he is a moderator, admin, or the God is proof of having an opinion. So in my opinion it is not correct to strict every new user to post only to this section (even for the first 3 days) since this user may have advanced knowledge ( in my opinion this is not the case) to share which doesnt fit in this section.
Don't worry about my ego, it isn't even scratched!
I should have pm-ed my last posts but I didn't find pm functionality in this forum maybe this proves that i am a newbie!
Unfortunately the forum is not a democracy. If it makes your feel any better I consider every one a n00b unless:
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See Furka Pass I for details about the Furka Pass. This one is taken from near the hotel in Furka Pass I (Hotel Belvedere, I believe), directly below off the street. There is a small platform with the magnificent view down into the valley here. Lens on the E30 was the legendary Leica Telyt-R APO 180 f3.4, stopped down...


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Michael Bay Launching Pirate TV Series 'Black Sails'
Thank goodness Michael Bay's next project still takes place in the age of gunpowder, otherwise the director's first TV foray would be dreadfully devoid of explosions. But if Michael Bay really is to take to TV for a new Starz series, what classic story might the upcoming 'Black Sails' draw its inspiration from, how will it manage to incorporate giant robots?
'Two and a Half Men' Season 10 Happening; Cast Officially Signs On
Though the negotiation efforts were far tamer than last year's mad dash scramble to replace Charlie Sheen in CBS' most popular sitcom, now 'Two and a Half Men' fans can rest easy that Walden, Alan and Jake will return for a tenth season of the long-running series. Whether or not they secured the lucrative pay hikes sought, is another matter.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Series Picked Up By HBO
It almost sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Two of America's most charming Southern-flavored actors doing a buddy-detective story on cable? Perhaps an oversimplification, but for now it seems like HBO has won the bidding war to the high-profile new drama 'True Detective,' written by 'The Killing's own Nic Pizzolato.
Vince Vaughn and Tony Danza Creating ABC Sitcom?
Boy, that Vince Vaughn sure has his plate full these days, and we're not talking about craft services (okay, probably that too.) Between re-teaming with 'Wedding Crashers' star Owen Wilson for 'The Internship,' potentially taking on 'The Rockford Files,' and developing an FX dominatrix drama, just how will he manage to cram in a new ABC sitcom with Tony Danza? And which of them will be the boss?
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Exclusive Interview with former Temptations member's son, David Ruffin. Jr.
By Naomi K. Bonman
They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, which stands true when it comes to being from a musically inclined family. David Ruffin Jr., son of legendary former lead singer of the Temptations David Ruffin, understands the expectation that has been placed upon him and he has been on the rise of making his voice heard while continuing to keep that RUFFIN soul with a little hip-hop twist.
David originally created wrote, and sung the chorus/hook for "Gin & Juice," from the Doggy Style LP released by Deathrow Records in November 1993, which was one of the hottest hits of the 90s featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Ruffin Jr has also worked with other unforgettable artist such as: Chuck D, Redman, TmoneyG, MistaPerkins, Classified (Canadian Mc), Spyder D, Kurupt, Daz, Nate Dogg, Sisquo & Jazz of DruHill to name a few.
He has also toured, performed with and opened for the legendary singing group The Dramatics. Over the years, several highly touted music publications such as The Rolling Stone, The Source and Rap Pages have labeled him as "talented and up?and-coming."
Currently, Mr. Ruffin Jr. is preparing for his first television documentary entitled, "Real Blood Lines," which portrays the ups, downs, and in between of a couple dozen of his friends that also happen to be children of world known entertainment, acting, and sports icons as well. The show is anticipating an air date on Discovery-Life sometime this year. He is also working on The Sons of Motown project which is a presentation or production of Temptation music and songs, performed and or recorded by 5 of the Sons of "a" Temptation.
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COUNTY JAIL DOCKET (The following people were booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on felony charges yet to be proven in court.): Stephanie Edmiston, 44, Daytona Beach, child abuse; Dyllon L. Henson, 21, White, Ga., aggravated battery; Harold C. Evans, 28, Pittsburgh, Pa., court violation (3); Kristen A. Trotter, 37, Palm Coast, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia; Gregory J. Foster, 32, Daytona Beach, aggravated battery on a pregnant person; Edward G. Van Wagner, 47, DeLand, domestic battery by strangulation; Zachary Michael Mytnik, 39, New Smyrna Beach, burglary of an unoccupied structure; Oliver Kile Resendez, 37, Daytona Beach, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; Shane M. Driggers, 28, Port Orange, court violation (2); Robert W. Danzi, 25, Lake Mary, court violation; Michael A. Merrit, 26, Daytona Beach, violation of community control (3); Jon Wade Scott, 27, DeBary, dealing in stolen property; Brian E. Watson, 30, South Daytona, drug offense, possession of paraphernalia; Raven E. Tuthill, 18, Ormond Beach, attempted murder, burglary of a structure or conveyance; Trashawn McDonald, 19, Daytona Beach, failure to appear; Willie J. Timmons, 19, Daytona Beach, failure to appear (5), grand theft of a motor vehicle; Anna Marie Girst, 30, Deltona, possession of methadone with the intent to sell, possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of alprazolam, possession of paraphernalia; Cheryn Lee Scaggs, 31, Deltona, violation of drug court (2); Laurie Ann Ceffalo, 48, DeLand, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance; Erskine A. Williams, 47, Daytona Beach, fleeing and eluding law enforcement with lights and siren; Joshua Ian Burgess, 30, Daytona Beach, battery; Louis Roy Burk Jr., 39, Ormond Beach, dealing in stolen property, burglary of an occupied structure; Spencer P. Esty, 26, New Smyrna Beach, failure to appear; Joel Rodriguez, 41, Miami, criminal mischief with damage to property, burglary of a structure or conveyance (3), attempted burglary of an unoccupied structure; Karry D. Ball, 34, DeBary, grand theft of more than $5,000 but under $10,000, dealing in stolen property, giving false information to a pawn broker; Carla M. Vargo, 37, DeLand, court violation (2); Alexis Viola Moore, 31, Port Orange, possession of listed chemicals, burglary of an unoccupied dwelling; Matthew R. Singletary, 20, Deltona, domestic battery, principal to child abuse.
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2012-12-14, 05:16 | Link #81 |
Cruel Angel's Thesis
Join Date: Oct 2004
I'm sorry that you feel that somehow it's defensible to send someone down a career path you believe will hurt them (She said it herself, she wanted Mashrio to waste her tallents on Manga) because you hate hate them for the crime of having natural talent.
Hell, I'm ignoring the elephant in the room here by not even going into comics being a lesser art form in Rita's dumb opinion. What Ryunnosuke did was but a 10th of the verbal take down she deserved. If Bright Noah was involved, there'd be no face left after the bright slap she'd get. |
2012-12-14, 05:24 | Link #82 | |
仁王 - Benevolent King
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sengoku
Age: 28
You're not being entirely fair yourself when you ignore all of her past in favor of the simple but incomplete argument that this was just about jealousy. Rita has been battling her demons for the last ten years ever since she was a child of six years. Her entire class ostracized both her and her best friend, all the adults never gave her any recognition, and to top it off said best friend was not good at expressing her feelings... it's enough to drive anyone to the dark side.
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2012-12-14, 05:35 | Link #83 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Age: 38
OK. Per the discussion in the episode 9 thread -- I take it all back. Rita is a selfish bitch. But, I'd still want Sorata to do her. Lololololololol
Yup. Throw Rita right into the harem. But man, these tears were delicious. So delicious, I could taste 'em myself. Kekekekekeke
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2012-12-14, 06:00 | Link #84 | |
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2012-12-14, 07:28 | Link #86 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Planet Earth
Age: 47
I hate repeating myself, but there is no need to classify someone as simply good or evil. Even in fiction, almost any intention or thought is of varying shades of gray. People need to recognize that there is such thing as "try", and that you can't simply say someone "did" or "did not" to "good" or "evil". It is this failure to recognize that there are many possibility between two opposing aspects of a situation that is at the root of many of what is wrong with the society and the world.
Rita is fallible and have faults just like all human being. While she may had wrong ideas and part of her intention was bad, what should also be recognized was that she was the reason why Mashiro had no need to care for anything other than arts during her time at London. More importantly, she repented. When someone as young as she repents for her action, and if the consequence of her action caused no physical nor mental harm to the other people, I would be very forgiving of that person. I actually believe the consequence of Rita getting Mashiro interested in manga is Mashiro gaining valuable experiences that she could not have if she stayed in London. As someone who was fortunate enough to have interacted with many artists, I can say that variety and depth of experiences often is the key factor as to whether an artist or performer can enjoy long successful career or flame out after a short period of success. Rita, unintended, may have given Mashiro better foundation to grow as a person and likely as artist as well. She also ended up understanding her ownself better. While her past actions may be frowned upon, it would be callous to denounce her as evil person deserving of severe punishments.
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2012-12-14, 08:20 | Link #87 |
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Age: 21
I believe that Rita has no any malicious/evil intent towards Mahiro, even though she hates her. Otherwise she could have just dumped her since long time ago and chose to befriend with non-talented, more normal kids instead.
2012-12-14, 11:14 | Link #89 |
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Location: Indonesia
I think he's quoting Yoda from Empire Strikes Back. IIRC Yoda said it to Luke Skywalker when that disciple of his was doing the Jedi training half-assedly and said "I'll try".
Just want to point it out to the uninformed. As for the relation between the quotation and the "Rita topic" at hand, I'll just leave it to you two.
2012-12-16, 10:54 | Link #92 |
likes cute things
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Location: Searching for more imoutos
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Hmm, so Rita is getting a lot of flak? I find her feelings quite understandable, especially since it's a very common thing, even I have felt and still feel that every now and then.
Rita doesn't really bother me, but I'm curious as to how she's going to fit into this cast of already well saturated personalities. For me, she's more likable than Nanami, whom I still feel is just an extra. I'm probably way off, but my guess is that Nanami is going to help develop Sorata's character and Rita is going to help develop Mashiro's which will eventually bring those two together. |
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So, Rita X Nanami?
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Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
Animalia | Chordata | Mammalia | Primates | Cercopithecidae |
Scientific Name: | Macaca tonkeana | |||||||||
Species Authority: | (Meyer, 1899) | |||||||||
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Macaca hypomelanus (Matschie, 1901)
Taxonomic Notes: | This species hybridizes with M. ochreata, M. maura and M. hecki in areas where their ranges overlap (Groves 2001). The so-called "Balantak Macaque" from the Togian Islands is almost certainly a hybrid swarm, rather than a distinct species. |
Red List Category & Criteria: | Vulnerable A2cd+3cd+4cd ver 3.1 |
Year Published: | 2008 |
Date Assessed: | 2008-06-30 |
Assessor(s): | Supriatna, J. & Richardson, M. |
Reviewer(s): | Mittermeier, R.A. & Rylands, A.B. (Primate Red List Authority) |
Justification: This species is considered Vulnerable due to an continued decline estimated to be more than 30% over three generations (approximately 40 years) in the past and future, due to a projected increase in oil palm, cacao and human settlement. |
Previously published Red List assessments: |
Range Description: | This species occurs on Sulawesi and the Togian Islands, Indonesia. It is found in the central part of Sulawesi south to Latimojong, southwest to the base of the Toraja highlands (where it interbreeds with M. maura), southeast to the lakes region of the southeastern peninsula, and northwest to the isthmus between Palu and Parigi (where it interbreeds with M. hecki) (Groves 2001). | ||
Countries occurrence: | Native: Indonesia (Sulawesi) | ||
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Range Map: | Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. |
Population: | This species is common in appropriate habitat. Densities are estimated at 3-5 individuals/km2 (WCS unpubl. data). | ||
Current Population Trend: | Decreasing | ||
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Habitat and Ecology: | This species is found in rainforests at moderate elevations from sea level up to 2,000 m. It is frugivorous, but will eat immature leaves, arthropods, stalks of newly flowering plants, and cultivated crops (fruits, vegetables, and maize). |
Systems: | Terrestrial |
Major Threat(s): | The species is often poisoned and trapped as an agricultural pest. Other threats include hunting for food, collection for use as pets and habitat conversion, especially due to oil palm and cacao plantations, and human settlements, all of with are projected increase in the coming decade. |
Conservation Actions: | This species is listed on CITES Appendix II. It exists in a number of protected areas, including: Lore Lindu National Park (2,290 km2); Morowali Nature Reserve (2,250 km2); Peg. Faruhumpenai (900 km2); Towuti Nature Recreation Park (687 km2); and Danau Matano Nature Recreation Park (331 km2). |
Citation: | Supriatna, J. & Richardson, M. 2008. Macaca tonkeana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T12563A3359793. . Downloaded on 27 March 2017. |
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Kai Ryssdal: The American Secretary of the Treasury's not the only person who's ever gone to China and had things not quite work out for him. Hank Paulson is just the latests in long line of Westerners who've run into trouble there. It's been happening for decades — not only government officials, but businessmen, too. And journalists.
Marketplace's Scott Tong is back home from Shanghai for a break. We thought we'd bring him in and talk about perceptions people might have versus his reality. Hi, Scott.
Scott Tong: Hey Kai, how are you?
Ryssdal: I'm all right. So, you know, six months ago, we sent you over to China, and we said start yourself up what is basically a business, the Marketplace bureau over there. It's an experience a lot of entrepreneurs have had, a lot of executives, a lot of businesses. Relate your experience to their's for me and talk about some of the big surprises you think businesses face when they go over there.
Tong: Well, the first thing I thought when I went to China was Beijing is where the leaders are sittin' there in the bat cave, kind of running the country. And the whole country runs really efficiently because of that. Well, what I found out after covering just a few stories is the central government doesn't have the power that it needs. So many conversations end up in corruption at the local level, it's stopping the central government from doing the things they want to do. And they're trying to
reshape this economy, move up the value chain as the economists put it, but it's really hard when it's so decentralized and hard to control what happens in these far-flung provinces.
Ryssdal: You know, when businesses go over there, they worry, obviously, about a lot of things. One of the big ones is getting fundamentally ripped off — that their intellectual property, whether it's, you know, a DVD or architectural designs, simply will just be taken from them. Do you find that to be the big issue?
Tong: That is a giant issue in China, whenever a company decides whether China is worth it for them. But one business organization has found that the bigger problem is HR issues.
Ryssdal: Human resources.
Tong: Human resources. It's hard to think of China running out of workers, right? A billion three, and they don't have enough workers. But so many multinationals are going into cities like Shanghai and Beijing, and they need experienced, white-collar types with management skills. And the universities are cranking them out at a certain pace. But so many multinational companies are going there in a hurry and demanding them that they're all chasing after the same small group of people.
Ryssdal: Let me bring this back to the headlines and talk about the thing that's been big in this country — the poison pet food, the poison toothpaste. Do you think the Chinese government realizes the looming catastrophe that it has on its hands if it doesn't quickly — and to the satisfaction of the American consumer — deal with these problems?
Tong: I think the government has an idea of what's at stake here. They know that the "Made in China" label is at stake here. What China's trying to do is to move up into more profitable sectors, and they can't do that if consumers worry about everything that's made in China. They know the Olympics are coming up next summer, and that is gonna be the showcase. They want to show the world they can make auto parts, that they can make laptops, and all these great things that China is able to do.
The problem is the public relations side of this. When the product safety story first came out, there were kind of denials, and a lot of this was perceived as a PR problem. And then over time, China started doing what a lot of peer professionals say was a good thing — they started saying "We have this problem," kind of moving in the right direction, having a lot of press conferences of how they were gonna fix the problem.
But there's a sense that there's not a broader infrastructure for that. You know, the leaders in Beijing are paying Western public relations firms to help them get their message out in Beijing. But in Washington, they pay pennies for lobbying and PR. So a lot of people say they need to spend a whole lot more money in Washington in order to get their message out the right way. And there's a lot of good news about China that isn't getting out.
Ryssdal: Scott Tong runs our bureau over there in Shanghai. It's our own little Marketplace business there in Shanghai. Scott, thanks a lot.
Tong: All right, Kai. Good to see you.


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