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TR4 Turf reinforcement mesh allows permanent trafficking by pedestrians, dogs, bikes and wheelchairs on grassed areas where and when this would not normally be considered. TR4 reinforcement mesh is also used for slope stabilisation to allow grass or vegetation to become established.
SUREGREEN TR4 turf reinforcement mesh helps to reduce grass wear, rutting and damage by spreading loads and creating a stronger root base and so retaining a natural, structure free grass cover. TR4 turf reinforcement meshes allow the use of the reinforced grass throughout the warmer seasons and occasionally in the winter months in some special circumstances, subject to factors like frequency of use, type of traffic, nature of soil and the surface drainage.
SUREGREEN TR4 Turf Reinforcement mesh is a 660g/m² green plastic mesh manufactured from part-recycled HDPE plastics and coloured green and are designed to provide many solutions to pedestrian access and prevent worn and rutted grass areas from occurring when traffic causes wear. Typical applications include:-
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SUREGREEN TR4 Turf Reinforcement mesh has been specially designed to allow quick and maximum grass entanglement and a reinforced structure. The plastic mesh will quickly disappear into the grass producing an invisible reinforced natural looking grass surface. SUREGREEN TR4 mesh is intended to give extra strength and a footprint to the top grass surface protecting the grass root structure and so abrasion is greatly minimised.
- TR4 is 660g/m²
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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 30, 2013
GroundCntrl, a real-time mobile data and analytics platform, released data today which shows how big-box retailers and pop-ups vary in their approach to attracting Halloween shoppers during the final weekend before the holiday.
GroundCntrl used a mobile data and analytics platform with on-the-ground researchers to monitor real-time products on shelf, with prices and photographs from retailers like Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and Halloween pop-ups in order to identify early trends in shopper experience and behavior. Stores were surveyed in four major cities this weekend including Boston, Chicago, LA, and San Antonio. The findings were:
- Big-box retailers and pop-ups varied in their approach to attracting Halloween shoppers during this final shopping weekend.
- Major retailers played it safe in their in-store promotions with 35% of promotions going to the Superhero category for the best looking costumes according to our shoppers.
- The major difference between retailers and pop-ups was the focus pop-ups put on non-traditional costumes.
- To attract both an older crowd, and those looking for more individuality, Superhero costumes only took 6% of the pie in pop-up stores in terms of original and noteworthy costumes. Instead, a full 38% of attention went to a long-tail category of non-traditional costumes when looking for an individual Halloween expression.
- In terms of cost, only 15% of costumes in our retail survey were above the $50 mark.
- The lion's share of costumes fell within a more reasonable $20 to $30 range, and 72% were $30 and under.
"Possibly trying to differentiate themselves from the big-box retailers, pop-up stores instead focused their promotion on the strange, funny and niche," said Richard Mandeberg, co-founder and CEO of GroundCntrl. "A full 38% of most creative costumes in pop-up stores fell into the "Other" category, aiming to fill the long-tail needs of shoppers who want to step outside of the norm this season."
The full article with data charts and sample pictures can be seen here: http://wp.me/p2JDeA-4E
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GroundCntrl (https://www.groundcntrl.com) is a real-time mobile data and analytics platform that enables retailers, consumer product companies, and marketing agencies to more effectively conduct field audits and competitive intelligence, monitor and optimize in-store marketing programs, and track promotional compliance. The platform includes a mobile task management application (iOS and Android), Web-based program management dashboards, a searchable visual database, on-demand reporting, and analytics. Both the mobile app and management dashboards can be custom branded. GroundCntrl delivers actionable data for optimizing program ROI and sales.

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Chicago Cultural Center Spring Open House
Friday March 6, 2015
Join The Chicago Cultural Center in celebrating an iconic African-American painter and devotee of the Chicago Jazz scene in the 1930s by way of Bronzeville nightclubs and Honky Tonks.
The Galaxie is partnering with the Chicago Cultural Center and the Lake Shore Four to create an atmosphere inspired by some of Motley's most prolific work.
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Charleston dance lesson 7:30-8pm, Live music 8pm-9pm
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Blooming onion
|Alternative names
|Onion bloom, onion blossom, onion flower, onion 'mum
|Hors d'oeuvre
|Place of origin
|United States of America
|Main ingredients
|Onion, batter
|Cookbook: Blooming onion Media: Blooming onion
A blooming onion, onion bloom, onion blossom, onion flower, bloomin' onion, or onion 'mum is a dish consisting of one large onion which is cut to resemble a flower, battered, and deep-fried. It is served as an appetizer at some restaurants.
The owners of Scotty's Steak House in Springfield, New Jersey claim to have invented the dish in the 1970s.[citation needed] The dish was popularized in the United States when it appeared as "Bloomin' Onion", a charter feature of the Outback Steakhouse when that national chain opened in 1988. It is usually served with a restaurant-specific signature dipping sauce.[1]
Despite the implied association with Australian cuisine due to Outback Steakhouse's branding, the dish is almost unknown in Australia (much like the Outback Steakhouse chain itself).
The dish, under the name Awesome Blossom, was also a very popular part of the Chili's menu until it was removed in 2001.
From June 21, 2016 to August 2, 2016, Outback Steakhouse served a limited variant of Bloomin' Onion: the Loaded Bloomin' Onion.[2][3]
The egg wash and deep frying preparation process of the dish means it is high in calories; a single blooming onion with dressing contains approximately 1954 kcalories and 134 grams of fat.[4] A study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest found a somewhat lower fat content of 116 grams, including a combined 44 grams of saturated and trans fat.[5] When it existed, the similarly styled Awesome Blossom at Chili's was ranked "Worst Appetizer in America" by Men's Health magazine in 2008 for the unusually high totals of calories and fat, with 2,710 kcalories, 203 grams (1,827 kcalories) of fat, 194 grams of carbohydrates, and 6,360 milligrams of sodium, with as much fat as 67 strips of bacon.[6] There is a healthier variety, which contains 522 kcalories and 16 grams of fat.[7] For reference, the US Reference Daily Intake for fat is 65g and for sodium is 2300 mg, assuming a 2000 kcalorie diet, while typical daily food energy recommendations lie in the range of 2000-3000 kcalories.
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- ^ Myers, Dan (11 November 2015). "How they make a Bloomin' Onion and other Outback Steakhouse secrets". Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- ^ Amatulli, Jenna (23 June 2016). "The Loaded Bloomin' Onion Is Here, And It's Coming For You". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- ^ Steakhouse, Outback (21 June 2016). "Outback Steakhouse Tops Its Iconic Bloomin' Onion". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- ^ CalorieKing - Calorie Counter - Calories in Outback Steakhouse Archived June 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ What's At Steak? Archived July 1, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Men's Health - Eat THIS, not That - 20 Worst Foods - 2. Worst Starter
- ^ Blooming Onions Recipe - Details, Calories, Nutrition Information | RecipeOfHealth.com
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Music Ministry
To contact our Music Ministry staff, please visit our staff Web page.
Parish Choir and Handbell Choir
We seek to continually enhance the worship experience through a balanced repertoire of traditional hymns, Music of the Masters, psalms and songs of praise and renewal. The liturgy at St. Martin's includes classic Anglican music and a blend of renewal and contemporary sources performed in classic style. Our Parish Choir is comprised of some 85 members including professional staff singers. The choir sings 52 weeks a year and for principal Feast Days. For information on our choirs, please click here.
The Gloria Dei Organ
Schoenstein Pipe Organ Company, San Francisco, California, Opus 145. Dedicated on September 19, 2004, by Bishop Don Wimberly at the 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist, the Gloria Dei Organ contains 80 ranks with 68 voices controlled by a four manual and pedal board console. A 40-page full color booklet describing the organ and the dedication events is available through St. Martin's Music Department for $10.00 plus shipping and handling; call 713-985-3838.
Children's Choirs
Our choirs sing on special occasions throughout the year. We have several opportunities for children and youth. For information, please click here.
Music St. Martin's
Music St. Martin's exists for the purpose of outreach to the community of greater Houston. Parishioners assist in advertising and management of the details of the series as well as being involved in many of the performances. Your support of this series is vital and thankfully received. Contribution checks are to be made out to St. Martin's Episcopal Church, marked Music St. Martin's.
Noon Organ Recital Series
A Noon Organ Recital Series (free) is offered one Wednesday of each month, from 12:00-12:30 PM, in association with the Docent Guild tour. Special events and/or funerals may alter this schedule; call 713-621-3040 for updates.


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Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Fancy a Birmingham Blogger Meet-Up??
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That sounds like fun! Call me a maybe for the moment because I have a horrid feeling Im supposed to be doing something else that day...but I'd love to come if I can.ReplyDeleteReplies
Brilliant! I'll add you to the list and then you can always see what you're doing nearer the time :)Delete
- Anonymous3 October 2012 at 06:53
I love Birmingham rag market, if I'm free I'd like to come, but I won't know until nearer the time.ReplyDeleteReplies
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I don't have a blog, but I am keen to come along... I have recently returned to the Uk but I have never been to the rag marketReplyDeleteReplies
Brilliant, it would be lovely to meet you. If you pop me an email with your email address, I will add you to the list!Delete
Hi kat, have commented over at Marie's that I think my arm has been twisted!! Look forward to meeting youReplyDeleteReplies
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Every individual is prone to depression at some or other point of their life. It is one of the common problem effecting million of people every year. Depression has become one of the biggest problems just like accident, cancer and diabetes. It is also called as common cold of mental illness that affect people either by physical or psychological. It is not only being sad and annoying but it is a disorder which not only affect mind but also the thoughts of an individual. Because of the behaviors of the particular person, it also show effect on the patient loved once.
It is mainly caused by imbalance of specific chemical that control brain to perform normal functioning. When these chemical are altered, person starts behaving abnormal and start to avoid concentration even on favorite activities. The other cause of depression is genetic problem, environment problem, stress, tension and other disorders. Mostly because of busy and hectic life schedule, people won't get much time to look after their health. Women's are more prone to get depressed compare to men. Some time if depression is not treated people find suicide as an option to come over depression. It is always better to talk to the patient and try to avoid their stress.
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Amnesia can be a bit complicated. Here's a list of events that happened BEFORE Season 1 started, which led to the crew of the Raza becoming the crew of the Raza. Translation: These are the backstories that led to the crew of the Raza getting together.
Pre-Season 1
Marcus Boone, the man we will come to know as Three, was a member of the rebellion against the corrupt Ferrous Corporation. He meets and falls in love with Sarah, a terminally ill woman. Sarah's frozen body is later found and revived by the amnesiac crew.
Catherine Moss, the wife of Derrick Moss, the CEO of CoreLactic Industries and the man we will later know as One, is murdered. The main suspect? Marcus Boone.
Ryo Tetsudo, the man we will later know as Four, is framed for the murder of his father, the Emperor Ishida Tetsuda. The real culprit is Ryo's stepmother, who killed her husband so her own son, Hiro, could rise to the throne. Ryo goes on the run.
Alexander Rook, a mad Ferrous Corporation scientist, creates his masterpiece: Rebecca, a bio-engineered badass with super-strength, super-speed and super-healing ability. Rebecca later escapes from the Ferrous facility and reinvents herself as Portia Lin, a mercenary whom we'll later know as Two.
Griffin Jones, whom we will later know as Six, is a member of the Procyon Insurrection, a rebellion against the Galactic Authority. Upon the Insurrection's stealing a Galactic Authority destroyer, a bomb was activated and killed 10,000 people on board a space station. Six had no prior knowledge of the bomb … but his corrupt superior, a man known only as The General, did.
A group of mercenaries is gathered to take out an independent colony of miners for the Ferrous Corporation. Portia Lin, Marcus Boone, Ryo Tetsudo, Griffin Jones and a man named Jace Corso answer the call and prepare to board the Raza for the kill mission.
How do you get on board the Raza in order to get to Marcus Boone, the number-one suspect in your wife's murder? High-tech futuristic plastic surgery, of course. Derrick Moss, Catherine's revenge-seeking widower, makes himself look like Jace Corso in order to get on the Raza and, hopefully, kill Marcus Boone.
Das, the young woman we will later know as Five, is a homeless teenager living on the streets as a pickpocket. Almost all of her friends are murdered by unknown forces after she steals a valuable key.
Das and her mortally wounded friend TJ sneak onto the Raza as stowaways. Marcus Boone finds Das and traps her in the airlock, threatening to shoot her out into space. TJ's body is later found by the amnesiac crew.
Our six antiheroes wake up from cryosleep on board the Raza with no memory or who they are, how they got there or where they're going. The refer to each other by the order in which they were awakened: One (Derrick Moss, disguised as Jace Corso), Two (Portia Lin), Three (Marcus Boone), Four (Ryo Tetsudo), Five (Das) and Six (Griffin Jones). Adventure Time!
By the end of Season 1, we know that it is Five who wiped the crew's memories. But why? It might have something to do with a recording she found in which Two and Three discuss killing 'him.' Who is 'him'? Five's surrogate father figure, Six? One, because he's not who he says he is? Stay tuned!


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Darkness Possesses Town of 'Wake Wood'
After Let Me In, it's truly hard not to get excited for a new Hammer production. This year we'll see not only the release of The Resident, but also Wake Wood (trailer), David Keating's pic that received high praises out of last November's AFM in Santa Monica, CA. North American rights recently acquired by Chicago-based MPI Media Group. Dark Sky plans a theatrical release in spring 2011, followed by DVD and VOD.
Inside you'll find a slew of new images for the thriller that "follows a couple whose new neighbors in a remote rural community introduce them to a pagan ritual to attempt to bring back their dead daughter." The film was shot in Ireland. Aidan Gillen, Eva Birthistle, Timothy Spall and Ella Connolly star.
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'Game of Thrones' recap: A sad death with a terrifying consequence
It was White Walker killin' time on the penultimate episode of this season's Game of Thrones. But before Jon Snow and the gang found any dead people, they found a dead bear! And Thoros, the red priest who kept bringing Beric Dondarrion back to life, was on the menu for the blue-eyed killing machine.
Although that wasn't the most terrifying thing to happen in the episode. The guys found themselves stuck on a rock in the middle of a frozen lake, surrounded by dead people. And just when it looked like Jon Snow was doomed again, he was saved at the last second — again! Daenerys came flying in with her dragons, torching the dead around them. Drogon landed on the rock and protected the guys, while the other two dragons circled around, raining down fire on White Walkers.
Ice beats fire … this time
Unfortunately, the Night King wasn't afraid of dragons and launched an ice spear right into one of them, sending it crashing into the frozen lake. Just like that, we're down to only two dragons. And to make matters worse, Jon Snow got tackled into the water and Daenerys and the rest of the guys had to fly off without him. Luckily, he survived, because he's Jon Snow. Plus, he had some help from Uncle Benjen, who rode in to save the day one last time. Benjen gave Jon his horse, and then stayed to fight all the dead — a fight he quickly lost.
Jon finally made it back to the Wall and woke up to Daenerys sitting by his side. She promised to fight the Night King alongside Jon, and then the two shared a moment as he held her hand. But their forbidden love would have to wait, because the most terrifying part of the episode was at the end. The Night King dragged the dead dragon out of the water, and, with a simple touch, gave everyone nightmares by bringing the dragon, partially, back to life.
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January 15, 2014 04:00 ET
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON--(Marketwired - Jan. 15, 2014) - Peptide Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PEPT) is pleased to announce that after 18 years of development and testing, it has commercially launched the first organic-based fouling prevention coatings product line to address the economic and environmental burden of aquatic bio- fouling. Peptide Technologies' products specialize in the prevention of the attachment of organic matter on ship hulls and fixed assets to improve vessel fuel efficiency, decrease maintenance costs, reduce emissions and the release of toxic materials (i.e. copper) in our oceans, lakes and valuable water sources. After the past two years of conclusive product testing and formula improvements, we have launched a perfected product line offering the industry safe and sustainable fouling prevention coatings used to combat the rapidly growing problems caused by the attachment of hard fouling agents in the marine and fresh water environments. Peptide Technologies' patent-protected approach not only significantly minimizes the attachment of hard fouling agents such as mussels, barnacles, etc., but is also highly effective in preventing the build-up of any bio-film or algae layer as well.
Peptide Technologies' four coatings also offer an industry-first successful "30 MINUTE" curing phase to significantly lower maintenance dry-dock downtime, and are designed to prevent the attachment of fouling organisms to a variety of substrates.
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The organic-based solutions we have developed and perfected are highly effective in both marine and fresh waters, and are the first non-dangerous, non-hazardous, and therefore environmentally friendly, products available to the aquatic and industrial market. Our fouling prevention coatings adhere to both stationary and flexible substrates (i.e., netting) and are available in "Clear" and a variety of colors including white. There are many benefits to applying our fouling prevention coatings in enclosed systems as well as open surfaces such as ship hulls, fish nets, intake screens, and canal gates - where the application of paint containing biocides, bio-pesticides, or copper products and/or chemical-based products is not appropriate.
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Furthermore, the incorporation of silicone into our coatings has been carefully tuned to not interfere with the slow release of the active ingredients. Indeed, the silicone provides a hydrophobic environment at the coated substrate/water interface. Empirical data obtained from a laboratory designed flume suggests a reduction in drag of greater than 5%. As a result, our coating will contribute to an overall savings in fuel costs for mobile assets for a period of 5 years (AquaNatural Marine Coating).
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A third man has been charged with murder in the slaying last month of Chicago Police Officer Thomas Wortham IV.
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Brian Floyd, 20, was fatally shot while trying to steal Wortham's new motorcycle outside Wortham's parents' Chatham home.
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text: Climate change and ongoing transformation processes in economy and agriculture will have strong and multiple impacts in the Baltic region. In particular coastal zones face increasing hazards, e.g. due to sea level rise or changes in riverine nutrient loads and eutrophication. These changes also offer a wide range of new opportunities in the Baltic Region. Adaptation measures are needed but require a thorough and spatially differentiated understanding of underlying ecological, economic and social processes. Sixteen contributions by authors from eight countries give a comprehensive overview of these changes, their consequences and practical challenges with focus on coastal zones. Besides risks, the chances and opportunities of changes for the region are addressed and adaptation examples and strategies are given. The practitioners perspective and their demands are integrated in the various contributions.


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Raeford University's Online School of Engineering provides an exceptional experience to engineering students; one that is unrivaled by any other online university
(PRWEB) August 21, 2014
Raeford University was recently recognized for its highly advanced and state-of-the-art Online Engineering Program by the Arab Engineering Council; a leading online accreditation body in the Gulf region. The Arab Engineering Council hailed Raeford University's Online Engineering Program as the region's most popular online program from a survey conducted amongst a majority of online students around the world. The accreditation body then published its findings on its website.
The Engineering School of Raeford University has an established reputation among students, particularly those who prefer online education. It features many of the degrees, certifications, and diplomas that have made a difference in the lives and careers of online students the world over. The level of online education on offer far surpasses other online universities that do not have extensive and efficient learning facilities such as those found at Raeford University's Engineering School.
"We are very pleased that our engineering program has been featured at the top of such a prestigious list." stated Clinton Elson, Associate Professor School of Engineering. "Raeford University's Online School of Engineering provides an exceptional experience to engineering students; one that is unrivaled by any other online university. This superior level of online education is provided by the sincere efforts of university personnel who work around the clock to make it one of the very best in the world."
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Aspiring engineering professionals can now look towards Raeford University as the chief provider of top class engineering degree, diploma and certificate programs online. With its online engineering program now recognized as the most popular program of the region, Raeford University has managed to categorize itself as one of the leading names in the training and education of engineering practices.


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Joining Straight Out Compton producer Ice Cube, who called the "Oscars So White" Academy Awards controversy "ridiculous," is actor Malik Yoba–who told his fans via Instagram that "being included" in Hollywood "is not a given."
"From atheist to believers one thing is certain, everybody wants to feel loved, honored, included, acknowledged and feel the support of their peers," Yoba wrote. "Working in a business that doesn't always see the big picture is a challenge but being included is not a given or a birthright."
Yoba's comments come just as the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) promised to promote a series of new measures to increase diversity.
"The Academy is going to lead and not wait for the industry to catch up," wrote AMPAS president Cheryl Boone Isaacs in response to a boycott and backlash to a second consecutive year of announcing all white Oscar nominees. "These new measures regarding governance and voting will have an immediate impact and begin the process of significantly changing our membership composition."
"All we can do as individuals is continue to honor our gifts and work toward building our own pathways to get our stories out to the masses," Yoba added. "None of this is easy and every little bit counts including the protestations."
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I always enjoy a stop at PaperPhine... each time I visit the shop I spot new examples of things that can be made with intriguing paper yarn. Look at this little basket decorated with unfurled ends of black paper twine - so unusual!
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PENNSYLVANIA -- Purchased pre-owned unit rated E+ from reputable Adorama Camera Co. Have had excellent dealings over many years. Received flash in original carton with all standard accessories. Everything appeared as though new, Unit fails to switch into TTL mode. Took my compatible camera, PanaSonic Lumix DMC-50FZ to large St. Louis-based camera store which had a new Olympus FL-50R.
This unit was attached to my camera and DID GO INTO TTL MODE... OBVIOUSLY there is an internal electronics fault within my flash. Contacted very helpful Customer Service lady at Olympus who advised me that my unit was under warranty if not over 90 days since purchase. She also informed me as to what must be included/shipped in addition to the basic flash unit.
And she e-mailed appropriate forms, etc... SO FAR SO GOOD... Am putting "things together," BANG!!! Comes an e-mail from firstname.lastname@example.com (and WHO is this) advising me: "Be sure flash is all the way forward in the hot shoe of the camera. When the flash is off the camera is TTL AUTO an available option? IF THE FLASH IS FAULTY YOU WILL HAVE TO CONTACT THE SELLER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND" (Emphasis mine.) What crap!!! This person did not even offer option of shipping unit in for evaluation/diagnosis and possible repair!
Am retired senior citizen on fixed income and do not purchase items (especially high-priced ones) without significant research. Selected this model based on comparison/reviews online and looking at other high-end equivalent units. Some decades past I had experience using several brands of microscopes. Olympus "scopes" were outstanding. That influenced my impression of Olympus in general... Boy what a letdown! (This is not the first instance where a manufacturer "Stood behind his product... SO FAR BEHIND YOU COULDN'T SEE HIM!!!") I shall reply to My3cents within a reasonable time as to what Olympus will do, if anything...
I had been planning my honeymoon in Mexico. I wanted a durable camera that I could used to take pictures while snorkeling. The 6020 seemed to fit the bill. While snorkeling the camera quit working. A small grain of sand had been stuck in the corner of the watertight seal and let seawater into the housing. Granted, ultimately it is my fault. Yet, upon inspection, the seal is only .02-.03 inches wide and there is only one seal.
I have been a machinist and mold maker for 16+ years. In my professional opinion, there is enough room for multiple seals. Therefore, I would consider this a design flaw. I don't know their research and development processes but I would think that they could have tested for this situation and redesigned the product. I don't expect a free camera or anything like that. I will say that with their current design I would never recommend this camera. I hope this will help someone avoid the 300 dollar mistake I made.
SOUTH CAROLINA -- I just spent almost $500 on a new Olympus SP-550UZ camera (does not include accessories). When I got home and opened it, I discovered it comes WITHOUT a picture card! Fortunately I had a spare. For that kind of money, I don't think it is unreasonable to include it with the camera!


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Traveling Talks: Church & Cut Outs, Sketches, and Studies
Traveling Talks: Church & Cut Outs, Sketches, and Studies
Perhaps the process of assembling a 21st century installation art piece and a 19th century panoramic landscape painting share more than we realize. Join Caroline O'Connell from the Drawings, Prints & Graphic Design Department at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum for a close reading of Frederic Church's trips to Maine in the 1850s as illustrative of the common ground. O'Connell will show work from storage at the Cooper Hewitt as well as share interesting facts about the Hewitt sisters' acquisition of over 2,000 works by Church in 1917. Illustrated lecture followed by Q&A and an abridged tour of the main house. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, April 22 | 4PM | Member: $15, Non-Member: $20 | Ages 12+
Image Credit: Frederic Edwin Church, Mount Katahdin Rising over Katahdin Lake, ca. 1878, Brush and oil, graphite on paperboard, 30.6 x 50.8 cm (12 1/16 x 20 in.), Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Gift of Louis P. Church, 1917-4-626


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Are you having difficulties translating the truths you believe in your mind about your Christian faith to the reality of your everyday life? Learn how to keep the gospel in the everyday stuff of your life with a new resource, Saturate Field Guide. This 8-week guide offers an all-of-life approach to being disciples who make disciples of Jesus. The questions, activities, prayers, and exercises will prompt you to do exactly that—put your thoughts and theology into hands-on practice. Designed for both group and individual use, each week will build on the next, aligning your heart with the will of God, examining your core identity beliefs, and launching you into mission.
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted at Breaking the Spine. The purpose is to spotlight upcoming releases that we are excited for.
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Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.
Every morning, A wakes in a different person's body, a different person's life. There's never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that, even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.
It's all fine until the morning that A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone he wants to be with—day in, day out, day after day.
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This video clip exposes all the hanky pankie between the police and the IPCC trying to cover up the circumstances surrounding the police shooting dead Mark Duggan. It would appear he was killed by an unknown police officer using an illegal Dum Dum Bulletts outlawed by the Hague convention and the geneva convention previously.
I was a small works builder who was tricked into laying out 5 months of my time and my skills and finances on an agreement which my friend/customer Dennis Bottomley, proposed to me and one which he never ever had any intention of honouring.
The human body depends almost entirely on phosphorus/oxygen bonds. Even the structure of DNA itself is dependent on such bonds. The organophosphorus chemicals are dangerous because they can disrupt those natural processes - a purpose for which they were specifically designed. As a former scientific researcher explained there were no OPs that did not cause harm but only those which did not appear to do serious immediate harm were developed - but that does not mean that they did no harm and it is said that there is no level of exposure at which no harm is done.
Len Lawrence. His storey was one of costly legal battles to prove that his brain injury was due to chemical exposure and that he was not mentally unfit. What emerged was a story of incompetence by the medical profession, who lacks knowledge of the symptoms following exposure to neurotoxins and the unfairness of the legal profession in not allowing him to see data concerning his own personal records in their reluctance to take those culpable.
I have been another victim of the criminal organisation known as the office of the official solicitor. The head of this organised crime network, Alistair Pitblado & staff, Joseph Goswell, Zena Soormally and Adelaide Samson-Tandoh
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Taylor Farms Retail has begun operating a newly installed sustainable solar panel energy system as of July 30, 2014.
The system features 2,250 solar panels on the roof of a Taylor Farms salad processing plant in Salinas CA. Energy from the panels will help power the plant with one million kilowatt-hours every year.
"Taylor Farms is committed to adopting cleaner energy and reducing its carbon footprint," said John Petroff, director of sustainability at Taylor Farms. "The launch of our solar program is the result of a four-month installation and permitting process. The solar energy initiative is just the latest example of how Taylor Farms embraces sustainability."
In September 2012, Taylor Farms Retail also implemented a fuel cell power system. This system provides Taylor Farms with a cleaner energy solution; for each unit of electricity generated, the fuel cells produce 30% less carbon dioxide and use 99.99% less water than a conventional power plant.
The two systems are capable of supplying the facility with about two-thirds of its typical demand for electricity. These investments in energy-generating equipment complement a strategy of using efficient machines and processes to minimize the demand for energy at Taylor Farms facilities.
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STAAR Surgical Announces Third Quarter 2010 Results Release Date and Conference Call
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MONROVIA, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq : STAA ) today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2010 on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 after the market close. The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern / 1:30 p.m. Pacific to discuss the Company's third quarter results and recent corporate developments. The dial-in number for the conference call is 877-941-7133 for domestic participants and 480-629-9821 for international participants.
A taped replay of the conference call will also be available beginning approximately one hour after the call's conclusion and will be available for seven days. This replay can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 for domestic callers and 303-590-3030 for international callers, both using passcode 4375246#. To access the live webcast of the call, go to STAAR's website at www.staar.com. An archived webcast will also be available at www.staar.com.
About STAAR Surgical
STAAR, which has been dedicated solely to ophthalmic surgery for over 25 years, designs, develops, manufactures and markets implantable lenses for the eye. All of these lenses are foldable, which permits the surgeon to insert them through a small incision. A lens used to replace the natural lens after cataract surgery is called an intraocular lens or "IOL." A lens used in refractive surgery as an alternative to LASIK is called an Implantable Collamer(R) Lens or "ICL." Over 180,000 Visian ICLs have been implanted to date; to learn more about the ICL go to: www.visianinfo.com. STAAR has approximately 300 full time employees and markets lenses in approximately 50 countries. Headquartered in Monrovia, CA, it manufactures in the following locations: Nidau, Switzerland; Ichikawa City, Japan; Aliso Viejo, CA; and Monrovia, CA. For more information, please visit the Company's website at: http://www.staar.com/ or call 626-303-7902.
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The studies in my laboratory have focused primarily on corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). This 41 amino acid neuroendocrine peptide is the key hypothalamic releasing factor in the mammalian stress response. Hypothalamic CRH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary, which in turn stimulates the production and release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex. Glucocorticoids then mediate the body's adaptive response to stress. CRH is also expressed in other regions of the brain and in the periphery where it mediates many of the endocrine, autonomic, and immunological effects of stress. Moreover, alterations in CRH neural activity appear to contribute to a number of illnesses including depression, anxiety disorders, and anorexia nervosa.
One goal of our research is to understand the molecular mechanisms responsible for transcriptional regulation of this important peptide. We have used recombinant DNA approaches and gene transfer methods to localize DNA sequences in the flanking regions of the CRH gene which mediate regulation by different extracellular (neurotransmitters, hormones) or intracellular (second messenger molecules) signals. We have focused on transcriptional regulation of the CRH gene by cAMP, calcium, and steroid hormones. Of particular interest is the differential glucocorticoid regulation of the CRH gene; hypothalamic CRH expression in negatively regulated by glucocorticoids while placental CRH expression is positively regulated by glucocorticoids.
The biological effects of CRH are, of course, dependent upon specific receptors on the post-synaptic or target cells. In addition to the two classes of CRH receptors, a high affinity CRH-binding protein (CRH-BP) was recently isolated. This protein is distinct from the receptors, binds CRH with an affinity equal to or greater than that of the receptors, and is expressed in the pituitary and CNS of rodents and primates. In vitro, this binding protein appears to neutralize the biological activity of CRH and the recently discovered CRH-like peptide, urocortin. These findings have led us to hypothesize that the CRH-BP may play an important physiological role by modulating the biological effects of CRH and other CRH-like peptides in the pituitary and CNS. We are presently characterizing the expression, regulation, and activity of the CRH-BP using in situ hybridization histochemistry, RNase protection assays, gene transfer studies, and biochemical methods. We have also created mouse models for CRH-BP overexpression or deficiency states. CRH-BP deficient mice, created by homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells, show increased anxiety-like behavior and decreased weight gain, consistent with elevated levels of "free" CRH and urocortin in the absence of CRH-BP. The results from these in vivo and in vitro studies will allow us to better understand the role of this protein in modulating the actions of CRH and other CRH-like peptides in the pituitary and within the central nervous system.
Honors & Awards
1981 American Chem. Society-Award for Outstanding Student Research and Teaching
1990-1993, 1996-1999 NARSAD-Young Investigator Award
1994 MHRI Distinguished Achievement Award
1999 Career Development Award, UM Agenda for Women
1999-2001 NARSAD Independent Investigator Award
2000 Research Scientist Recognition Award
Published Articles or Reviews
Karolyi, I.J., Burrows, H.L., Nakajima, M., Ramesh, T., Camper, S.A., and Seasholtz, A.F. (1999) Altered anxiety and weight gain in CRH-binding protein deficient mice. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci, USA 96:11595-11600. PMID: 10500222
Speert, D.B., McClennen, S.J., and Seasholtz, A.F. (2002) Sexually dimorphic expression of CRH-binding protein in the mouse pituitary, Endocrinology 143:4730-4731. PMID: 12446601
Van de Stolpe, A., Slycke, A.J., Reinders, M.O., Zomer, A.W.M., Goodenough, S., Behl, C., Seasholtz, A.F., van der Saag, P.T.:Estrogen receptor (ER)-mediated transcriptional regulation of the human Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-Binding Protein promoter: differential effects of ERalpha and ERbeta. (2004) Molecular Endocrinology 18:2908-2923. PMID: 15345745
Westphal, N.J. and Seasholtz, A.F. (2005) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) positively regulates CRH-binding protein expression via multiple intracellular signaling pathways and a multipartite GnRH response element in alphaT3-1 cells. Molecular Endocrinology 19: 2780-2797. PMID: 15976007
Westphal, N.J., Seasholtz, A.F. (2006) CRH-BP: the regulation and function of a phylogenetically conserved binding protein. Front Biosci. 11: 1878-1891. PMID: 16368564
Westphal, N.J., Evans, R.T., and Seasholtz, A.F. (2009) Novel expression of type 1 CRH receptor in multiple endocrine cell types in the murine anterior pituitary. Endocrinology 150:260-267. PMID: 18787023
Seasholtz A.F., Ohman, M., Wardani, A., Thompson, R.C. (2009) Corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor expression and functional signaling in murine gonadotrope-like cells. J Endocrinol. 200:223-32. PMID: 19008330
Evans RT, Seasholtz AF. (2009) Soluble Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor 2{alpha} Splice Variant is Efficiently Translated, but not Trafficked for Secretion. Endocrinology. Jun 11, e-pub. PMID: 19520785
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You Can't Detect What You Can't See: Illuminating the Entire Kill Chain
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In a meeting with press and analysts at NXTcomm here, Cindy Christy, president of Alcatel-Lucent North America, outlined how her company is transforming networks for the blended service economy.
"Enterprise networks are becoming so complex that it opens up advanced communication opportunities for ourselves and our customers," Christy said. "We're seeing a true change where broadband will displace traditional revenue streams."
The challenge for Alcatel-Lucent is how to help customers generate money in the new enterprise 2.0 environments.
Christy said that studies conducted by Alcatel-Lucent report consumer preference is shifting from wanting a monolithic service to wanting a blended service where the experience is integrated. That means carriers are moving away from the traditional voice-driven model.
In terms of packaging that offering, Alcatel-Lucent's study showed that, while consumers see bundling of triple play services as a discount vehicle, customers are willing to pay more for blended services. Those are value-added services where the traditional lines of voice, video and data are blurred.
"What is the communication experience that people want and how do we help our customer make money?" Christy added.
Fundamentally it's about user-centric services and, of course bandwidth -- lots and lots of bandwidth for voice, video and data. "It's about being able to manage and make sure users get the experience they want while driving bandwidth efficiency," Christy said.
The new networks being built do more than just enable connectivity; they also give carriers the ability to deal with the challenge of declining average revenue per user (ARPU). Christy explained that carriers can now get into personalized advertising and generate new revenue models for users.
"There are no such things as dumb pipes anymore; they are all smart pipes, given that blended services matter," Christy said. "How we deliver that value to consumers will drive better ARPU. Broadband matters because of what it enables."
Although networks and broadband matter, it all has to be transparent to users. From that point of view, Christy was pleased to report that the integration of the former Lucent and Alcatel is going well.
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December 31, 2018
The Public Events Intern will have a role in planning and preparing the department's public exhibits, speaking events, and recruitment activities, including national and regional medical conferences. This is a hands-on position, offering the opportunity to become familiar with the tools through which MSF communicates its message to the general public. The ideal candidate will contribute creatively to new and ongoing projects, while providing logistical and administrative support to the Public Events team. You must be an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in event planning, marketing, research, or exhibit design to be eligible for this internship.


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Police: Man's body found near New Croton Reservoir in Yorktown; death looks 'suspicious'
There is still no official word on what killed the man found dead in a parked car near the New Croton Reservoir in Yorktown Friday morning.
A worker from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection found the body in an SUV parked on Old Croton Lake Road at around 11 a.m.
Police say the vehicle had Massachusetts license plates.
Investigators declined to comment on camera, but confirmed to News 12 that the cause of death is suspicious.
Police have not released the man's name, and say they do not expect to reveal further details until next week.


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Wine and Chocolate Pairings
— Our wine and chocolate pairings have come a long way since we introduced cherry wine with milk chocolate candy bars in the 60s. Right now, we're featuring the truffles created by Birnn Chocolates. Jeff & Bill Birnn (pronounced "Burn") have an ironclad bond. It's one that's developed through brotherhood, chocolate and an understanding of relationships — even when they include cows. As third generation confectioners, they've transformed their family's business from 11 retail stores to an exclusive manufacturer of premium, wholesale truffles. One of the most important ingredients to their success is using fresh, heavy cream from Vermont cows, and gently blending it into the truffle's ganache center.
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Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG) joined AIM in November 2013. It welcomes investors and potential investors to explore these pages for useful information and has been designed in full accordance with AIM Rule 26.
Learning Technologies Group plc is the holding company of a group of high quality companies that provide a comprehensive and integrated range of services and technologies to corporate clients in the field of learning technologies. It is our aim to consolidate the learning technologies sector in the coming years and become the foremost full-service learning technology agency in the world. Our international offices are expanding quickly, and our UK operation is one of the most trusted and successful in the industry.
Our strategy
The Directors expect LTG to achieve organic growth driven by its differentiated service offering and the structural growth of the e-learning sector, alongside growth by acquiring complementary businesses.
The Directors believe that LTG is the first publicly quoted company in the UK that is focused on consolidating the corporate e-learning sector. LTG is well placed to establish a substantial global organisation by combining e-learning companies from Asia, Europe, Latin America and US to form a market-leading learning technologies agency.
In November 2013, the first acquisition for LTG was Epic Group Limited, a leading learning technologies agency, established in 1986 and headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom with additional offices in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (established in 2011) and New York, United States (established in 2012).
The next strategic acquisition was LINE Communications in April 2014, which was acquired with the purpose of merging it with Epic, to create the undisputed UK leader in the e-learning custom content market. The acquisition marked the first realisation of LTG's 'buy and build' strategy to create a learning technologies business with revenues in excess of £50m. Together, they form LEO, the strong foundation stone for growth for LTG which has the requisite size, scope and reach to deliver complex, global learning solutions.
The Group acquired Preloaded in May 2014. As LTG's second acquisition, this was a strategic move to add the services of a specialist learning games company to the group, strengthening LTG's position as a global end-to-end service provider of learning technologies.
In July 2015, LTG acquired Eukleia, an e-learning provider to the financial services sector. The acquisition of Eukleia brings with it significant strategic benefit to the group, including a presence in the substantial and growing market for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
During the next few years, we will achieve significant expansion by acquisition through the judicious use of our research, and our industry-specific expertise (which is second to none).


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The Characters:
Ken - Martial arts master known as the Fist of the North Star. Not only can he perform clothes bursting sequences reminiscent of the Incredible Hulk, anything he punches explodes, including people.
Ray - Powerful fighter whose style cuts enemies to ribbons. Searching for his kidnapped sister, after finding her he tries to take on Raoh. Ray is not with us at the end of the movie.
Julia - Ken's true love, taken prisoner by Shin then Raoh.
Bat and Lynn - Two kids, she has special powers enabling her to grow plants even though the world is an arid wasteland. Mostly I have been wondering about parents who would name their son "Bat."
Ryuukin - Father to Ken, Jagi, and Raoh. His ideals and knowledge might be among the most noble, but only one kid turned out to be anything except a dangerous megalomaniac. Killed by Raoh.
Shin - The Fist of the South Star. Betrays everything sacred in his desire to possess Julia, though first being pummeled by Raoh and then finished off by Ken is probably ample punishment.
A Limitless Supply of Fodder - Thugs, bandits, and giants. Despite their own strengths and weaknesses, like being large enough to make Richard Simmons cry or transforming their skin into metal, all are destined to meet gory ends. Zendah falls into this category.
Jagi - Ken's brother, a previous argument between the two led to the mutilation of his head. The second encounter proves to be a very messy affair.
Raoh - Ken's older brother and probably the most powerful warrior alive (by a smidgen). Wanders around doing evil stuff like raising armies and massacring people.
The Plot:
I tend to wax nostalgic when thinking about this film, but what young lad wouldn't? First off - it is (decently drawn) Japanese Animation, secondly - people get punched then explode into fountains of guts and blood! Forget the Internet and television, how did our parents make it growing up without this movie?
All that and an acceptable plot too, which we will now go into more detail about (for some reason I imagine you all cowering under tarps like the audience at a Gallagher show). As so many other films here the movie begins with a nuclear war devastating mankind and the Earth in general. Even though many large buildings are destroyed (including one with a oil tanker through it) I would like you to ignore the large amount of unbroken windows in evidence. This is secondary to more important plot points, like the development of martial arts that cause massive trauma to anyone struck.
Yeah, what about that? I honestly don't know, though that fact does not tarnish my joy at watching Ken glow with power as he stomps a hole in someone the size of Goliath. Or squeeze some guy's skull in, can't forget that.
In his quest to rescue Julia from Shin our hero encounters Bat and Lynn, which proves fortunate since the little girl has a green thumb. Unfortunately the seeds which everyone hopes will save the world appear to be weeds and annuals to further the insult. Terrific, the last darn photosynthetic organism on Earth and it's a weed.
Besides this the movie has fighting, lots of it. Plenty of people getting punched, smashed, or cut into pieces. Whether it is Ken defending a town against marauding bandits or Raoh leading his armies across the dusty wastes, you're going to see some messy stuff. I recommend this film to people who like over the top splatter.
On a final note, try counting the number of times someone says "Fist of the North Star." I gave up around twenty.
Things I Learned From This Movie:
Eyes are more resistant to damage than muscle and bone.
People are little more than pressurized sacks full of blood and intestines.
After a nuclear war the Aurora Borealis are really spectacular.
A dirt buggy is fully functional and the occupants unharmed after plummeting twenty stories.
If some guy makes things explode when he hits them then (for crying out loud) don't let him punch you in the forehead.
Fat guys are just like tar babies.
Trying to kill a woman's boyfriend is not the best start to a relationship.
Sometimes not having rhythm is fatal.
Stuff To Watch For:
4 mins - It is the middle of a nuclear war, why are you idiots walking around?
20 mins - RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST REFUGEES!
25 mins - Want to know what I'd do after seeing some guy knocking down skyscrapers with punches? The phrase is "run like a little bitch."
33 mins - Zendah seems to change size...
46 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A WALL!
48 mins - You have to admit, fatboy had a lot of guts. Okay, no more puns this review, I promise.
60 mins - How did Lynn know Alei's name?
70 mins - RANDOM GRATUITOUS BREAST SHOT!
(Feel really funny saying that about ink.)
86 mins - Flowers are against the law? What is this, California?
102 mins - Where in the heck did this change of heart come from?
104 mins - Obviously some bees survived and pollinated the first flower.
Julia: "This is madness, the fists of the north and south aren't ever supposed to fight! You know that!"
Raoh: "All right, if you're that eager to die I'll oblige you. Any time you're ready."
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Starving actors speak out
Ryuukin: "Power without perception is virtually useless, and therefore of no true value."
Zendah: "Refuse me and the girl will be the first to die."
Villager: "If we give up you'll most likely kill us all anyway."
Zendah: "Maybe so, but if you don't I'll break this kid into pieces and stuff her down your throat."
Evil Guy: "Hey I thought you was a girl! Either way, you die."
Ray: "Sorry, I don't agree, I believe you are the one who is about to die."
Ray: "Quit stalling Raoh, come on!"
Raoh: "Death shouldn't be rushed, one should savor it like fine wine and enjoy it's aroma. But if, in consideration of your impatience, I must kill you now - so be it."
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Reply #25.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by No Nukes
This movie spawned a TV series and a bunch of really, really sucky video games. I'm sure you've been exposed to the Fist Of The North Star NES game at some point and I feel your pain. They were in such a rush to get the game over here that they forgot to translate it, so when you boot up the NES you're greeted by a screen full of kanji. Even worse, they kept the punchy-explode element of the story intact, which angered parents to no extent measurable by man. (the US version of the game, by the way, was the SEQUEL to the Famicom Disk System Fist Of The North Star game. I'm afraid to find out what THAT one looked like.) Take a look at this vile spinoff here:
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Reply #26.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by octo
This movie sucked as a kid... i watched it and instantly i could see it sucked especially the ending when two men fight to the death, they are both hurt immeasurably and then this little girl shouts out' stop...' and the action ends WHATS ALL THAT ABOUT??!! and ray... he was tops and he dies.
BUT later on i read alittle about the anime and its actually quite a good story despite the poor tv series. apparently the movie consisted of clippets of the full anime, so thats why when ppl watched it you are introduced to some wierd questions of why's and how's, later on you will discover the answers. The movie in my eyes now wasn't as bad as it seemed when i was young. the musical score was pretty good, the action was good and u have to understand the 2 difference types of art, the nerve exploding one and the cutting one...
You will c that all characters end up in the same place but in reality the movie has missed other powerful characters and the journeys of ken... the voice overs r better then the series and also better drawn!
Watch this movie, then read the anime, then watch the TV series and finally if u must watch the western movie (shrug).
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Reply #27.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM by Stoegen
I had seen "Fist of the North Star" last I was eight years old. Now (17) I had bought the Movie @ ebay! Last Sunday I watched "FotNS" on Television with all my friends. We had a good Time. There is no better "Anime" Movie! I can only recomand it to you!!!
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Reply #28.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM by Shaenharaz
My email is seriously jacked right now, so I thought I'd try to post a question via this comment and see if anyone later posted an answer. If as a neophyte I'm violating the rules, I'm sorry; please elucidate me. But on the subject of "Fist of the Northstar," my question is:
Does anyone know the meaning of the kanji character "ra" in Raou's name? I know the second character means "king," but I don't know what "ra" means. It even appears in that other name of Ryuuken, "Ramon." But every site I go to is like, "Raou left the dojo and changed his name to 'Kenou' (Fist King) and blah, blah, blah..." I know what "Kenou" means, so how about "Raou"?
Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Reply #29.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM by HokutoLover
This is one of those animes that cannot be appreciated the first time you see it. The story of the hokuto brothers is a great tale. Too bad the movie version had to change a lot of things, including removing Toki, the fourth hokuto brother. But it is a good introduction nonetheless.
If you are interested in seeing the story as it was meant to be told, grab one of the TV series box sets from Ebay. I dare you to stop watching after episode 30, where the movie version leaves off, and the series really begins to shine.
Awesome, my favorite series next to Berserk !
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Reply #30.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Al Lopez
Hey folks! I remember back in 1988 when I was about 12 years old my cousin had a bunch of tapes entitled fist of the north star. He was a big fan of the series and took numerous trips from hawaii to japan just to buy anime comics and what not. Anyhow I remember the series being subtitled in english while being dubbed in japanese. The whole series rocked but it was so long ago I can't remember any specifics other than it was my favorite anime at the time (I was an avid comic book collector back then). Ok, it is about 1994 or so and I manage to see it at the local video store in NY. Now the series seems to be much shorter and I am rather disappointed in it. Trying to remember but I can remember at the age of 12 watching characters like Juzo of the Cloud and Raul's name was Ken-o or something like that. Now I am looking for that original series, is my memory correct? Was their a character named Juzo? Bah, it's really fuzzy now, that was like 15 years ago.... If anyone has any info on what I am talking about please feel free to e-mail me, I'd love to get some copies of those. Maybe I should try to locate my cousin in hawaii... sigh....
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Reply #31.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Craig
Fist of the North Star is by far one of the greatest animes ever and probably one of the longest next to DBZ... I got my box set on ebay and I've watched it twice... definitely worth the amount I paid for...
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Reply #32.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Paul
I loved this movie since the day I seen it. Which was when I was 9 years old. I like the movie just the way it is, even though its not the original plot. I've seen it over 30 times and plan on seeing it a whole lot more!
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