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Ashley Greene on Showering Alone and Saying Goodbye to 'Twilight'
Ashley Greene admits nobody's better at scaring her than, well, Ashley Greene.
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"When I was younger, I watched a lot of horror films," she says. "And then at a certain point I hit an age where I kind of realized 'Oh, wait -- people can probably watch this and duplicate it; or this could be real.' That's when it got scary to me, that all of this could actually happen. I know it is a movie, but there are people out there."
Even if those people are just characters in movies.
"I had this weird thing about showering at night by myself because I had, obviously, seen 'Psycho' and one night my parents weren't home, and I had to," she recalls. "And the power went out -- that one time! I was terrified. I literally climbed out the window and went to my neighbor's house. I was so terrified, and we lived on the water and the back of my house was glass. There were all these long hallways. I mean, it was literally terrifying."
Greene says she's been generally more scared by psycho killer scenarios than supernatural forces -- she'd rather remain in denial of phantasmagorical possibilities. "I would prefer to not believe in ghosts," she says. "Actually, the building that I live in, they say, is haunted, which is great. It's an historical building. … The whole reason that I prefer not to believe in ghosts is because it's a scary thing. You can't call the cops and say, 'Oh, there's a ghost.' No one can really help you and there's not really much of a defense against it."
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If you can't tell, Greene has been spending a lot of time thinking -- and talking -- about what scares her. The actress, known for her stint in the vampire genre in "Twilight" stars in her first psychological horror film, "The Apparition," in theaters on Aug. 24.
One genuinely scary thing facing Greene right now is life without "Twilight." The Nov. 16 release of "Breaking Dawn -- Part Two" is the final installment of the blockbuster franchise.
"Comic-Con was when I was like, 'Oh, wait,'" she says. "That was the first event that was the last event that we were going to do for 'Twilight,' and I was like, 'Wow -- It's crazy.' It has been such a huge part of my life and my career. It basically started my career. You do get comfortable and you do become a family with these people, so it's a little weird knowing that we're not going to go back to that."
But she won't let that haunt her, either. "I like to be positive," says Greene. "I think it's afforded me a lot of opportunities and so I feel like I just want to keep moving forward and kind of jump at those rather than being that sad about the past."
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Nucky deals with his jealous brother's oratory ambitions.
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Ghostbusters PS3 Vs 360 difference shown in screens [Update]
Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter's put the "rumours" to rest regarding the differences between the PS3 and 360 versions of Ghostbusters. The PS3 version's resolution is far smaller, basically. Here's the PS3 game, and this one's from the 360 version. The difference is a tad obvious. Rich tells us the PS3 version runs at 960×540, while […]
Ghostbusters: PC multiplayer was sacrificed for console versions
A statement has been issued regarding the lack of multiplayer in the PC version of Ghostbusters. According to the game's multiplayer developer, the multiplayer was cut so that the console versions could be "the best that they could be." "Multiplayer for the PC version of Ghostbusters is something that Threewave and Terminal Reality always wanted […]
Ghostbusting: Making a game funny like "writing three hit movies"
Ghostbusters writer and general superstar Harold Ramis has told explained to GamesRadar why writing funny games is so difficult. Basically, it's a stupid amount of work. "To make a game so funny with so many comic alternatives, that would be like writing three hit movies," he said. "The scripts are impossibly long. That would be […]
No multiplay in PC Ghostbusters
According to this Ecto-Web post, the PC version of Ghostbusters doesn't have any kind of multiplayer feature, despite online play being present in both the PS3 and 360 versions. The PC version doesn't have any DLC listed as a feature, either. Why? Unknown. We can ask, though. It's out on Friday for PS3 and PSP […]
US version of Ghostbusters will not be region locked
Good news European Xbox 360 owners. The North American version of Ghostbusters will not be region locked. This was confirmed by Atrai to Destructoid earlier today. Game's out Jun 16, and now you won't have to wait. Import away pals!
Terminal Reality wrote two-thirds of Ghostbusters script
Atari may be touting that Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis were the writers of the Ghostbusters game, but both men acknowledge that it's more of a marketing ploy than anything. Speaking with The New York Times, Aykroyd said that Terminal Reality came to him with script in hand, and he and Ramis supplied the structure […]
Home update ushers in photo sharing, BUZZ, Ghostbusters
As of today, Home users will be able to share user created content in the way of photo sharing. Picture frames are to be made available in the Mall where you can then upload photos from your hard drive or select various default pictures, and then display them in your little PS3 apartments. You can […]
Fat Princess, Ghosbusters demo and more coming to PSN in June
The EU PS Blog has updated informing us all over what's coming up on PSN this month and if the headline doesn't give it away, it includes Fat Princess and a Ghostbusters PS3 demo. There's Trash Panic and Numblast too, and some PSP classics are promised. Have a read.
Atari will not be exhibiting at E3 this year
Atari has decided not to exhibit at E3 this year, although the company still plans to attend. Speaking with Joystiq, an Atari representative told the site that a "proactive decision to attend but not exhibit at this year's E3 event" was made so it could focus on "other selling and marketing initiatives" for Champions Online, […]
Ghosbuster devs don't want customers confused over distribution changes
Terminal Reality doesn't want consumers to be confused over the constant publishing changes for Ghostbusters: The Video Game. After changing hands three times within a year, VP Joe Kreiner says the team is frustrated and hoping the alterations do not sully customer expectations. "It is not the ideal situation for a developer like Terminal Reality […]
Atari confirms multiplatform Ghostbusters release for US
Atari president Jim Wilson has confirmed that Ghostbusters will release on multiplatforms in the US come June, and that Sony will only publish the PlayStation versions in PAL regions. "The Sony Computer Entertainment partnership is exclusive to Europe, Atari is going to be publishing on all platforms in the US on June 16," Wilson told […]
Ghostbusters on Blu-ray will not have a game demo
Atari has confirmed that there will not be a demo for Ghostbusters: The Video Game included in the Blu-ray edition of the movie. Online retailer ShopTo.Net listed a demo among the features on the disc, but Atari has told Joystiq that this was not true. "There will be no demo for Ghostbusters: The Video Game […]
Check out the intro to Ghostbusters: The Video Game
The intro movie for Ghostbusters: The Video Game showed up on GameTrailers today. If it's any indication of how fun the game is going to be, we're getting it day one. Not much longer to go – it's out June 16.
Target announces $1 pre-order program with $5 gift card incentive
Target announced today a new reservation program beginning April 19, where for only one dollar you can pre-order games using a collectible reservation card. Upon returning to the store within seven days of the game's release, you will get back your collectible card along with a $5 gift card to use towards a future purchase. […]
Ghostbusters gets multiplayer dev diary and screens
Atari has released a few new Ghostbusters screenshots, along with a dev diary from the game's multiplayer developers. Threewave, the firm handling co-op for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, was initially skeptical about working on the project because "movie licensed games are not something that Threewave, being a group of mostly hardcore shooter fans, usually […]
Dan Aykroyd likes the look of Ghostbusters on Wii
Dan Aykroyd has told Newsweek that he prefers how the characters look in the Wii version of Ghostbusters as the style resembles The Incredibles. "Honestly, I love the way we look in the Wii platform, because it resembles the animation that was done in The Incredibles," he said. "Anybody who looks like an Incredible is […]
Ghostbusters Blu-ray to include making-of game featurette
Sony is to include a making-of featurette of Ghostbusters: The Video Game in the Blu-ray edition of the movie, due to land in stores June 16. Not surprising, since the game and the 25th Anniversary Edition of the movie are slated for release on the same day. Should at least give you something extra to […]
Ghostbusters isn't coming to PSP, says Atari
Remember that ESRB posting that said Ghostbusters was coming to PSP? It was a giant, marshmallow-shaped lie. Atari told Eurogamer so today. You'll just have to play it on DS, Wii, PS3, PS2 and 360 when it releases this June.
ESRB lists Ghostbusters for PSP
Looks as though Ghostbusters is coming to PSP, if a recent ESRB filing is any indication. This means it'll release for DS, Wii, PS3, PS2, PS3, 360 and PSP come June. Thanks to the hawk-eyed folks over at Kotaku.
Ghostbusters - six-minute gameplay movie
After the break. It's direct-feed gameplay footage taken from the Spanish version of the forthcoming demo, apparently. It looks great. This has been grabbed from PartnerNet, supposedly. Naughty rabbits. The game's out on June 19 for all formats. Thanks, Blerk.
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Hi all
I got such an error when trying to compile some premade codes
In a simplified way it looks like this:
omp_lock_t lock;
if (lock!=NULL) {
do something;
this will give a compile error in gcc: no match operator !=
however, straight pass in icpc.
"lock!=NULL" looks wrong, but somehow icpc understands, though the program still crashes at last.
Can anyone tell me what does "lock!=NULL" exactly mean to do (possiblely allowed in older version of OMP?) and how to correct it?
many thanks


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Summaries of EU Legislation
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Challenges for the European Information Society beyond 2005
Information and communications technologies (ICT) * allow for faster technical progress, modernisation and structural changes to be made to the economy. Given that ICT greatly improve competitiveness, the European Union (EU) should make use of all the possibilities offered by them to contribute to achieving the Lisbon goals *. ICT are central to this process. Through this communication, the Commission aims to launch a broad political debate on the EU Information Society strategy beyond 2005.
Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, 19 November 2004: "Challenges for European Information Society beyond 2005" [COM(2004) 757 final - Not yet published in the Official Journal].
This communication recommends more widespread use of ICT. Their wide dissemination will depend on the ability of the EU to find solutions to the many problems raised by their use and to make their advantages more obvious. It must be ensured that as many people as possible benefit from their use. The eEurope initiative launched by the European Commission in June 2000 has proved very positive.
The contribution of ICT to the Lisbon Goals
The EU is still far from exploiting all the possibilities offered by ICT for achieving the Lisbon objectives. Greater use of these new technologies would have a positive impact on European productivity and competitiveness, as well as on society as a whole. This sector is one of the most innovative and productive, representing about 8% of the EU's GDP and accounting for 6% of jobs in 2000. 40% of productivity growth between 1995 and 2000 was due to ICT. ICT also boost citizenship and improve the quality of life by allowing more and better services to be provided to larger numbers of people.
Information Society policies
Given the huge potential for growth in this sector, it is necessary to implement ICT-specific policies and adapt current policies to new developments. The different Information Society initiatives in the EU should be linked together by abolishing sectoral boundaries and ensuring an even take-up of ICT in society.
At the global level, the market is rapidly expanding, especially in China, India and Brazil. The EU must follow the developments in these countries closely. Close international co-operation is needed to deal with threats to network safety and to prevent cyber crime.
Even if the EU and the Member States already support the research efforts of European companies, research and development (R&D) needs in this field are still very great. Similarly, there is an increasing need for research on the socio-economic impact of applying ICT in the various sectors.
Issues for an Information Society policy beyond 2005
The changes which have had to be made for ICT to be used are not just about technology. New social and economic structures and new forms of governance are appearing, leading to new ways of communication and interaction between individuals, businesses and the public authorities. The Commission has identified a number of issues that it considers important, in particular:
- Content and services: the EU must support content providers and foster the emergence of innovative services. The variety of obstacles slowing down the development of new services and content must be eradicated so that users and businesses can benefit from them;
- eInclusion and citizenship: citizenship is about the participation of all in society. The policies of "eInclusion" * aim at ensuring equal access to and the availability of ICT services for all at an affordable cost. New and complex technologies marginalise those who are not equipped to use them. In order to avoid the creation of new divides, it is important to ensure digital literacy for everyone and that technologies are easy to use;
- Public services: the use of ICT in this area will increase democracy and transparency. Their use also ensures that services are more efficient and of a better quality;
- Skills and work: the ICT component must be strengthened during all learning and training processes to obtain the full benefit for users in this field. Europe must apply ICT in the workplace in ways that raise efficiency and provide better jobs;
- ICT as a key industrial sector: by covering information technology, electronic communications and audio-visual markets, ICT represent a major sector of the economy. In order to make Europe a more attractive place for foreign investors, it is important to create a competitive environment that is as clear and simple as possible;
- Interoperability *: Interoperability should be guaranteed at all levels - for network operators, for content or service providers and consumers - as well as between services, legal provisions and administrative practises which are different in every country;
- Trust and dependability: it is essential that these resources are both safe and reliable. Consumers want their privacy to be guaranteed and to see action taken to prevent illegal commercial practises and all unsolicited communications. The infrastructures of modern life rely heavily on ICT and are interdependent, so failures may have far-reaching consequences;
- Exploitation of ICT by business: given that the use of ICT by companies is recognised as being one of the success factors for European competitiveness, these companies should use them efficiently, especially SMEs.
The EU will face a number of challenges in the field of ICT in the next few years. This area, which is already important, is crucial for growth and improving productivity as well as for strengthening citizenship and quality of life. The effective adoption of new business processes and economic models to exploit the potential of ICT remains a challenge. The Commission considers it necessary to intensify research and investments in these production-generating technologies. Through this communication, the Commission is launching a process of reflection on this subject and broad consultation among stakeholders.
Key terms used in the act
- Information and communications technologies (ICT): the term ICT covers a large range of services, applications, technologies, equipment and software, i.e. tools like telephony and the internet, distance learning, television, computers, the necessary networks and software to use these technologies. They are revolutionising social, cultural and economic structures by generating new behaviour towards information, knowledge, work, etc.
- eInclusion: this concept is linked to the use of information society for all, i.e. a society ensuring equal access to ICT and the same availability at an affordable cost. eInclusion therefore has a double meaning: it aims at ensuring equal access to and the participation of all in the information society; it also aims to implement systems to enable disabled and older people to play an integral role in society and improve their level of independence.
- Lisbon Goals: at the European Council in Lisbon (March 2000), the EU set a new strategic target for the decade to come becoming the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. The strategy was designed to allow the Union to regain full employment and to strengthen cohesion by 2010.
- Interoperability: interoperability means that several systems, whether they are identical or radically different, can communicate without ambiguity and work together. Interoperability is a very important concept for the global telephony network and the internet which are inherently heterogeneous networks in which different types of equipment are interconnected. Communications must therefore conform to clearly defined and unambiguous standards.
Communication from the Commission, 1 June 2005: "i2010 -A European Information Society for growth and employment" [COM(2005) 229 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
This communication, in which the Commission lays out broad policy guidelines for the information society and the media, forms part of the revised Lisbon strategy framework. Knowledge and innovation play a crucial part in it.
Communication from the Commission, 30 June 2004: "Mobile Broadband Services" [COM(2004) 447 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
Communication from the Commission, 13 July 2004: "Towards a global partnership in the information society: Translating the Geneva principles into actions: Commission proposals for the second phase of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS)" [COM(2004) 408 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
Communication from the Commission, 20 October 2004: "Critical Infrastructure Protection in the fight against terrorism" [COM(2004) 702 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
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- The Power of One redirects here. For the song, see The Power of One (song). For the CD or vinyl single of the song "The Power of One", see The Power of One (single).
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 redirects here. For the book, see Pokémon the Movie 2000 (book). For the Ani-Manga, see Pokémon the Movie 2000 (graphic novel). For the Topps trading cards, see Pokémon the Movie 2000 Trading Cards. For the soundtrack, see Pokémon the Movie 2000 (soundtrack). For the score, see Pokémon the Movie 2000 (score).
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幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕 Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth
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Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One (Japanese: 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕 Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth; officially Revelation-Lugia in Japan) is the second original series movie, and second of all Pokémon movies. It was first in Japanese theaters on July 17, 1999. It then made its way to North American theaters on July 21, 2000.
The Power of One was shown with the Pikachu Short movie Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, and with Slowking's Day (Japan only).
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Disturb not the harmony of fire, ice or lightning, lest these titans wreak destruction upon the world in which they clash. Though the water's great guardian shall arise to quell the fighting, alone its song will fail, and thus the earth shall turn to ash. O Chosen One, into thine hands bring together all three. Their treasures combined tame the Beast of the Sea.
- --Shamouti Prophecy
The film begins at the Shamouti Shrine, where a Slowking kept guard, as the prophecy was read. Later, it changes to an aircraft where a computer shows holograms of the three legendary birds. Lawrence III, a wealthy collector of the world's most valuable antiques, wishes to make his collection complete by catching the three legendary birds, Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno. Any one of them would be a priceless addition to Lawrence's collection, but he aims to capture the three in order to capture the fourth and most powerful bird, Lugia. Using his giant flying aircraft, Lawrence arrives at Fire Island, home to Moltres. He provokes the Flame Pokémon by shooting ice cannons at its habitat. This caused it to leave its island, and after weakening it with more ice shots, he captures the firebird. However, as Lawrence begins to follow the prophecy, the world's climate begins to be affected.
Somewhere in the Orange Islands, Ash, Misty and Tracey are traveling to their next island destination on board a boat owned by a woman named Maren. They send out their Pokémon as Tracey suggested so they can have some fresh air. Charizard and Snorlax, however, were briefly out of its ball, but Charizard was recalled after it breathed fire, and Snorlax was recalled as it weighed down the boat. Team Rocket as usual follow in their submarine. Suddenly, both parties are struck by a sea storm and dragged across the ocean to the middle of the Orange Islands, where they arrive at Shamouti Island. The weather is also going wrong at Pallet Town, as witnessed by Professor Oak, Delia Ketchum, and Mimey. They witness various Pokémon traveling in groups towards one direction. According to the Professor, Pokémon can sense the abnormalities in nature better than humans. Ash, Misty, and Tracey, along with their Pokémon meet the islanders of Shamouti, who are celebrating their annual Legend Festival following the prophecy's tale - a Chosen One shall help Lugia to save the world and calm the legendary birds. Maren's friend, Carol was once the Festival Maiden, but as she's too old for that role, her younger rebellious sister Melody takes on the role with some reluctance. As Ash is introduced as a Pokémon Trainer, the islanders become ecstatic, as the legend foretold his arrival. As Melody meets Ash, she approves of him for the role of Chosen One and kisses him, angering Misty.
During the festival ceremony, Melody plays a tune similar to the cry of Lugia and afterward explains Ash's role as Chosen One. He must venture out to the islands of the legendary birds and collects three glass orbs (she uses some fruits as the orbs during her explanation) that represent the elements of Fire, Ice and Lightning, bring them back to Shamouti's shrine where Melody will play the same tune which will end the festival. Ash heads out immediately, with Maren and Pikachu going with him. Pikachu steals Ash's hat as Misty shows reluctance in going. Team Rocket rows what's left of their submarine, which became a boat. Maren's boat, crosses their path, and capsizes the trio's boat. As they hang on, a wave crashes onto them. After a brief scene of Slowking noticing the mess caused by Moltres' capture, Melody expresses her concern for Ash as the storm extinguishes a torch. As Team Rocket finally make it ashore, they notice Melody, Misty, and Tracey running.
As Lawrence's aircraft detects the presence of Zapdos, islanders watch the news which talked about the unusual weather. This news story also reaches Delia and Professor Oak. Professor Ivy phones in in the middle, telling Professor Oak that the Pokémon are behaving strangely. Meanwhile, Pikachu (who was the only one aware of the urgency of the situation) leads Ash to the location of the Fire Sphere on Fire Island, after Maren's boat crashes onto its shores and loses its rudder. The boat carrying Team Rocket, Misty, Tracey and Melody flipped, causing Team Rocket to get launched onto the island, and the boat crashes onto a rock as Maren tries to relax. When the storm threatens to harm the boat containing the others, Melody hoists a sail. They use the boat and the wind to ascend the steps. The scene changes to Lawrence's aircraft as he looks on a newly acquired Moltres, who is helpless. The computer announces Zapdos' arrival to Fire Island.
The scene changes again as Ash and Pikachu ascend the stairs, and Team Rocket plans to take Pikachu. Pikachu finds a pedestal containing the Fire Orb and motions Ash. Ash tries to obtain the sphere while Pikachu urges him on, and manages to collect it. As they turn to head back, they confront Team Rocket and as the trio recites part of their motto, both groups break the fourth wall. Melody, Misty, and Tracey's boat arrives, as does Zapdos. Pikachu and Zapdos communicate using electrical attacks, with Meowth translating the conversation, Zapdos explaining he shall claim the island for his own. Lawrence's ship appears, draining Zapdos of its power and later capturing the Electric Pokémon and the rest in Melody's boat. The ship's computer informs Lawrence that there were others captured along with Zapdos. As they stand in the cage in the ship's lower chamber, Tracey notes the imprisoned birds, and Melody notes a stone with the Shamouti Prophecy etched, and reads aloud the first sentence. As Lawrence mentions his plan to collect the birds, Misty criticizes him. Lawrence is very polite to his accidental captives and kindly releases them. The computer informs him of Articuno's location, and he leaves. The scene changes to Articuno as it uses Ice Beam on an island, freezing it and the water around the island. The news later states that a massive amount of Pokémon are making their way to the island, except for those that cannot cross water. The newspeople speak to the two Profesors about a cause, and Professor Oak correctly predicts that the legendary birds are involved. After a brief scene featuring Slowking, followed by another scene depicting Shamouti Island in a snowstorm as Carol worries about Melody, the scene return to the lower chamber as Melody reads the prophecy again.
The group suggest to free the imprisoned birds, as Lawrence's ship nears Articuno. Lawrence provokes the Freeze Pokémon using fire. Something notices the action while underwater, and ascends. Back in the chamber, Ash calls out Charizard to use Flamethrower and has Pikachu use ThunderShock to free Moltres, while James calls out Weezing, who failed to save Zapdos. Jessie then Arbok to attempt to release Zapdos with Poison Sting, which failed to penetrate the prison. Ash calls out Squirtle and Bulbasaur. As Squirtle joins in with Water Gun, Moltres is released. Moltres unleashes a Flamethrower attack that breaks Zapdos free. As the two birds are freed, however, they immediately get into a fight and destroy the ship in the process. The ship informs Lawrence that it's going down, then it crashes onto Lightning Island. The group evacuates and lands onto the island. The debris of the ship crashes onto the pedestal, destroying it and releases the Lightning Sphere, which Ash acquires. The group escape onto Melody's boat while Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno duel overhead. A giant typhoon scoops up the boat and carries it to the Shamouti Shrine, where Ash and the others meet Slowking, the shrine's guardian. Able to speak, he shows Ash where to place the collected spheres. In the moment he places the Thunder and Fire Sphere, the legendary birds attack the shrine, but are stopped by the sudden appearance of Lugia. Lawrence eyes Lugia from the remains of his aircraft in awe, considering it "his prize" while the other three birds gang up and attack it as it attempts to quell the fighting. While Lugia protects the shrine, eventually the Diving Pokémon falls victim to the attacks, and crashes down. Meanwhile, the massive gathering of Pokémon arrive after crossing the now-frozen sea.
Melody plays the same tune from the ceremony, which reinvigorates the fallen Lugia. Lugia, who can also speak using psychic powers, explains that Ash must collect the Ice Sphere from Articuno's island. Ash doubts he can do it, but support from his friends and Pokémon changes his mind when Misty realizes when the legend states 'The earth shall turn to ash' it refers to the earth relying on Ash as the Chosen One to save it. As Ash sets out with Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Lugia towards Ice Island, Team Rocket witness a helicopter containing Professor Oak, Delia, Professor Ivy and a news crew crash land. Seeing a discarded inflatable raft and the helicopter's tail propeller, they get an idea. Ash's attempts to reach the island are thwarted by the legendary birds, but Team Rocket surprisingly come to the rescue on a motorboat using the items they salvaged. Team Rocket shock Ash by revealing that they do not wish for the world to be destroyed. The heroes (and villains) race through the island using the raft and find the Ice Sphere, which Ash obtains. The legendary birds appear and ambush the group in Ice Island, then Articuno is knocked down by its opponents. Lugia saves Ash, Pikachu and Team Rocket and heads back to Shamouti.
However, Lugia is slowed down by the extra weight of Team Rocket. The trio of villains decide to let go and nobly sacrifice themselves to allow Ash to save the world, something of which shocked him. As Ash notices the gathered Pokémon, he asks Lugia, who responds that they gathered in case they were needed, yet they stood still because they were unsure about what to do. Lawrence's ship, which is still functional, tries to capture Lugia, but it uses an Aeroblast attack to defeat the remaining legendary birds and Lawrence's ship before falling unconscious into the sea. Ash also falls unconscious and Pikachu tries to urge Ash to wake up. Fortunately, Misty arrives in time to save the two. Misty and Tracey revive Ash, who leads the group back to the shrine. Ash inserts the final sphere into the shrine, which shines brightly with the unison of the spheres. The pillars glow in tune as Melody plays Lugia's song, which revives it and restores balance to the legendary birds. Lugia takes Ash and Pikachu for a flight with Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres beside them. Suddenly, a giant stream of water rises out of the ocean (the Beast of the Sea) and is tamed by the song. All the birds return to their homes and the Beast of the Sea vanishes into the ocean.
Lugia also departs, thanking Ash for his help. After Lugia leaves, Delia, Oak and Ivy arrive. Delia scolds Ash for his recklessness, but after Misty tells her he saved the world, Delia asks him if he could visit her once in a while on his journey. Ash agrees to her request. Lawrence picks up an Ancient Mew card from the wreckage of his ship, deciding to restart his collection on a smaller scale. The film ends with Team Rocket appearing on Shamouti, having survived their sacrificial fall, lamenting that nobody actually saw them being heroes - but Slowking reveals to them that many people watched them and are right now. Slowking looks towards the screen, breaking the fourth wall, as do Team Rocket, who end the film discussing what they should do now since they seem to now be good.
Major events
- Ash
- Misty
- Tracey
- Jessie
- James
- Melody
- Lawrence III
- Professor Oak
- Delia Ketchum
- Professor Ivy
- Maren
- Carol
- Tobias
- Brock (cameo)
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Togepi (Misty's)
- Bulbasaur (Ash's)
- Charizard (Ash's)
- Squirtle (Ash's)
- Lapras (Ash's)
- Snorlax (Ash's)
- Staryu (Misty's)
- Goldeen (Misty's)
- Psyduck (Misty's)
- Marill (Tracey's)
- Venonat (Tracey's)
- Scyther (Tracey's)
- Arbok (Jessie's)
- Weezing (James's)
- Mr. Mime (Delia's, Mimey)
- Zapdos (movie)
- Articuno (movie)
- Moltres (movie)
- Lugia (movie)
- Slowking (anime)
- Slowpoke (multiple)
- Slowbro (multiple)
- Magikarp (multiple)
- Pidgey (multiple)
- Pidgeotto (multiple)
- Pidgeot (multiple)
- Diglett (multiple)
- Paras
- Parasect
- Seel (multiple)
- Dewgong (multiple)
- Wartortle (multiple)
- Blastoise (multiple)
- Ekans (multiple)
- Arbok (multiple)
- Eevee
- Vaporeon
- Lickitung
- Tentacool (multiple)
- Tentacruel (multiple)
- Golduck (multiple)
- Horsea (multiple)
- Seadra
- Seaking (multiple)
- Gyarados (multiple)
- Staryu
- Starmie (multiple)
- Venomoth (multiple)
- Spearow (multiple)
- Fearow (multiple)
- Butterfree (multiple)
- Zubat
- Golbat
- Raichu (multiple)
- Rhyhorn
- Rhydon
- Onix (multiple)
- Cubone (multiple)
- Exeggutor (multiple)
- Machop
- Machoke
- Machamp
- Hitmonlee
- Hitmonchan
- Primeape
- Tauros (multiple)
- Voltorb
- Geodude
- Golem
- Nidoran♂
- Nidorino
- Nidoking
- Nidoran♀
- Nidorina
- Nidoqueen
- Vulpix
- Ninetales
- Rapidash (multiple)
- Doduo
- Dodrio
- Magnemite (multiple)
- Magneton
- Ivysaur
- Venusaur
- Sandshrew
- Sandslash
- Kangaskhan
- Rattata
- Raticate
- Pinsir
- Electabuzz (multiple)
- Alakazam
- Wigglytuff
- Tangela
- Oddish
- Gloom
- Vileplume
- Krabby (multiple)
- Kingler (multiple)
- Clefairy (multiple)
- Drowzee
- Hypno
- Shellder (multiple)
- Cloyster (multiple)
- Poliwag (multiple)
- Poliwhirl (multiple)
- Poliwrath (multiple)
- Chansey
- Growlithe (multiple)
- Bellsprout
- Weepinbell
- Victreebel
- The first names of Ash's mother, Professor Oak, and Professor Ivy were first revealed in this movie.
- Lawrence III's actions in this movie were set in motion due to an Ancient Mew card. This is the only movie to feature a Pokémon card.
- In the dub edit, the bag of chips within Maren's boat during Ash's visit to Fire Island still has Japanese characters on it.
- This is the first movie where Brock isn't a main character, though he has a cameo; when Professor Oak calls Professor Ivy to inform her of the unstable weather situation, Brock can be seen in the background, running from side to side in a frenzy (presumably doing multiple chores at the same time, as he can be seen carrying a Nidorina and a Paras). He is also seen in a picture in Ash's house in Pallet Town and making various poses in the background of a video conversation between Professors Ivy and Oak. Brock would be a main character in every other movie until the first Black & White movie, in which he makes no appearance.
- Some of the Pokémon shown on the cover are never actually seen in the movie.
- On the front cover, it appears as if Ash's undershirt is white, but it's actually black.
- When Pikachu steals Ash's hat, Ash behaves similarly to the way he did in Primeape Goes Bananas.
- When Professor Oak is talking to Professor Ivy, the Pokémon TCG type symbols are shown as link buttons near the bottom of the screen.
- In this movie, Team Rocket uses a dub-only variation of their motto.
- This is also the only movie in which Team Rocket recites a variation of the motto and one of the few in which they actually recite a full motto.
- Four of the movie's characters, Melody, Carol, Maren, and Professor Ivy, each share their Japanese voice actresses with one character from the anime, Sailor Moon. Melody's voice actress, Akiko Hiramatsu, voiced the villain Calaveras in the Sailor Moon R arc. Carol's voice actress, Aya Hisakawa, voiced Sailor Mercury. Maren's voice actress, Kotono Mitsuishi, voiced Sailor Moon herself, and Professor Ivy's voice actress, Keiko Han, voiced Luna and Queen Beryl.
- Ash follows up on the agreement he made with his mother at the end of the film after every region, visiting Pallet Town before heading off to his next destination.
- Pikachu and Zapdos are shown to be able to communicate through electricity.
- Lawrence III goes after the legendary birds in reverse National Pokédex order.
- Even though the Orange Islands arc was never dubbed in Finnish, this movie was dubbed and aired in Finland.
- As Team Rocket are weighing down Lugia, James makes a reference to the diet program Weight Watchers, saying that they should try it, with Jessie replying that it's too late for it. Meowth refutes; "I heard it's never too late if you really stick to the program!"
- When Brock is seen running around Professor Ivy's Lab, the Nidorina and Paras he carries are normal-colored, despite the Pokémon on Valencia Island being alternately colored, including Paras, in Poké Ball Peril.
- Ash could have given Professor Oak the GS Ball, which was the reason he went to the Orange Islands in the first place, but instead waits until he gets back to Pallet Town.
- However, it is likely that this was done on purpose, as the movie, unlike the anime, was not initially released on "free" TV, and instead was a theatrical production.
- When Melody and Misty first meet, Melody tells them what time the banquet is and then says "Oh, and Misty, try not to get jealous." However only Ash was introduced while Misty's and Tracey's names were never mentioned.
- At the beginning of the movie, Lawrence III's computer says that the three legendary birds are unique to the Orange Islands, yet they are all found elsewhere multiple times in the anime, especially Articuno.
- However, the computer may have been meaning that their abilities were unique, as they seemed to affect the weather on a planetary scale, which the legendary birds in the anime weren't known to do.
- When Zapdos is captured, Ash and his friends are captured with the boat. They are shown in the ship without it.
- When the sled is destroyed, Ash returns Charizard, but no Poké Ball was shown.
- At one point, Maren incorrectly refers multiple Krabby as "Krabbys".
Dub edits
- The Japanese prophecy did not refer to Ash specifically, but only to an "exceptional Trainer".
- A portion of Professor Oak's explanation of what was causing the weather disturbance was cut. In it, Professor Oak theorized that life on earth was started by a chemical reaction that began when lightning struck volcanic seawater on the young planet, relating it to the elemental abilities of Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno.
- When the Pokémon are attempting to free Moltres, Thunderbolt, Water Gun, and Flamethrower are used simultaneously. Tracey's explanation, which was cut from the dub, is that "electricity, plus fire, plus water... electricity separates water into hydrogen and oxygen, which is then recombined using fire which means—Everybody get down!" However, this line is included in the novelization and the ani-manga with different dialogue.
- The English audio track on the DVD released in the 2007 Japanese box set simply cut to dead silence during this scene. The same was done during Professor Oak's explanation scene.
- Although in the English version the birds are referred as "titans", in the Finnish version they are referred as "gods" like in the Japanese version. This is the only Finnish version of any movie to use this term though.
In other languages
|夢幻之神奇寶貝 洛奇亞爆誕
|Pokémon 2: Síla jednotlivce
|Pokémon 2: Kun Én Har Styrken
|Pokémon 2: Op Eigen Kracht
|Pokémon 2 - Yhden voimalla / Pelastakaa maailma
|Pokémon: le Film 2000
|Pokémon 2: Le Pouvoir Est En Toi
|Pokémon 2 -Die Macht des Einzelnen
|Pokémon 2000: Bízz az erőben!
|Pokémon 2 - La Forza di Uno
|루기아의 탄생
|Pokémon 2000: Den Enes Kraft
|Pokémon 2 - Uwierz w Swoją Siłę
|O Poder de Um
|Pokémon 2000: O Poder Único
|Покемон 2000: Сила Избранного
|Pokémon 2: Sila jedného
|Latin America
|El Poder de Uno
|Pokémon 2: El poder de uno
|Pokémon 2: Ensam är Stark
Related articles
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (soundtrack) - English soundtrack
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (score) - English score
- Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth Music Collection - Japanese soundtrack
- Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth (manga) - manga adaptation
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (graphic novel) - "Ani-Manga" adaptation
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (book) - chapter book adaptation
- The Art of Pokémon the Movie 2000 - artbook
External links
- Pokémon: The Movie 2000 at IMDb
- Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ: Maboroshi no pokemon: Rugia bakutan at IMDb
|This movie article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of the Pokémon anime.


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Delegate Votes on 28 Motions at the United States Constitutional Convention, 1787 (ICPSR 24544)
Principal Investigator(s): Dougherty, Keith , University of Georgia; Heckelman, Jac C., Wake Forest University
This data set contains delegate votes on 28 motions at the United States Constitutional Convention held in 1787. Nine of the motions are related to slavery, sixteen come from a disparate list created by McDonald (1958), and four are related to public debt and currency issues (one of which is also in the second category). Since individual delegate votes were not recorded at the Constitutional Convention -- only the votes of entire state delegations were recorded -- delegate votes were inferred from delegate statements found in debates, speeches, manuscripts, and other sources, as well as the formal rule that each state's vote is determined by the majority of its delegation. Each observation includes the delegate's name, state, ICPSR-supplied state code, state vote on the motion, and the vote inferred for the delegate on the motion. The codebook describes the motion, the method by which each delegate's vote was inferred, the date of the vote, relevant pages in the Records of the Federal Convention (Farrand 1966), and the frequency of the yeas, nays, and related codes.
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Dougherty, Keith , and Jac C. Heckelman. Delegate Votes on 28 Motions at the United States Constitutional Convention, 1787. ICPSR24544-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2009-06-24. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR24544.v1
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Within hours of the announcement, the phones were ringing constantly. The Race for the Ages, featuring two fabulous horses: Rachel Alexander, the 2009 Horse of the Year, and Zenyatta. They'll race at Oaklawn's Apple Blossom festival on April 9, 2010.
The purse for the race increased from $500,000 to $5 million when an agreement was reached for these two horse to race against the other for the first time.
Travelers have been calling from around the world. A racing fan from Saudi Arabia called the little Hot Springs airport asking what size plane was "too big" to land. The airport director suggested this international traveler fly his 747 (!!!) into New York and rent a smaller plane there.
Lookout Point still has a couple of rooms available for Thursday, April 8 if you can come enjoy the excitement!


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Fresh Tangerine Ice
This make-ahead frozen dessert is a light, invigorating foil to hearty winter meals. For special dinners, scoop the ice into large tangerine halves that have been hollowed out.
Level: Moderate
Yield: about 3 1/2 cups
- 3 c. fresh tangerine juice
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 tbsp. light corn syrup
- 1 tsp. tangerine rind
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup tangerine juice, the sugar, corn syrup, and tangerine rind over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Stir juice mixture into remaining 2 cups tangerine juice. Cover and refrigerate until cold--about 2 hours.
- Pour tangerine-juice mixture into container of an ice-cream maker. Freeze into an ice following manufacturer's directions. Transfer tangerine ice to storage container, cover, and freeze until firm--about 4 hours.
- Before serving, let tangerine ice stand at room temperature 15 minutes so that it will be easier to scoop. With ice-cream scoop or spoon, scoop small balls of ice into chilled serving bowls.
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Would both be correct, or is one better than the other?
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta charset="utf-8" />
The first one is the standard for HTML5, used like so:
<!DOCTYPE html>

<meta charset="utf-8">
The second would be used for XHTML5:
<!DOCTYPE html>

<meta charset="UTF-8" />
Would it be ok to close it in standard html5?
No, I don't think so. The closing slash like that always was invalid HTML—but something the browsers have tolerated.
HTML5 is like a complete slut; it allows both methods it swings both ways so you could use either for 'text/html' version (obviously the first version being more correct). Though obviously you need the closing slash version for XHTML5 to conform within well-formedness constraints.
So yes actually BOTH methods can be used in the HTML version! Whereas only version two is allowed for the XHTML version.
Is it the same for <link rel=...>?
yes,you can omit the trailing slash from all elements that have no content
Are you sure abuot this? It is my understanding that this is simply because browsers generally doesn't understand null end tags (as in HTML 4.01 and below), not because it's actually valid.
My question was rather: can I add it (in html5)?
It is correct, the new book by Sitepoint on HTML5 covers this and other "forgiving" aspects in comparison to HTML4. Though I will be leaving out the trailing slash for the time being with HTML5. Mainly because I write HTML4, validate against it then swap the doctype, but thats another story.
You can either use a trailing slash or omit it. Good practice though is to omit it when writing HTML5 just as you were writing HTML4.
Would it be ok to close it in standard html5?
Who knows, maybe some day the Web Standards Evangelical Army's black-clad jack-booted storm troopers will come into your bedroom in the night-time and stuff you in a sack and drag you away for closing EMPTY elements in "standard" HTML5. But I doubt it. No browser cares, that's for sure.
The space in front of the slash is unnecessary unless you still need to support Netscape 4.
I would recommend leaving out the slash unless you intend to start serving the page as XHTML as soon as IE8 use falls low enough to ignore (since IE8 and earlier don't support XHTML).
I actually prefer the space just for ease of reading. Makes the code clearer to me.
But then I'll often format really long tags as attribute per line indented with the /> on it's own line for clarity. Beats the ever living tar out of the hard to read run-on lines you see in a lot of code.
one of the reasons I prefer XHTML formatting in the first place... with just > you're never sure if it's the end of a tag or the start of one.. with /> it's always clear.
with just > you're never sure if it's the end of a tag or the start of one.. with /> it's always clear.
When would a tag ever start with a >?
Methinks you failed to grasp what I was saying. there are two types of tags, those that have content, and those that do not... when I say tag I'm referring to the entire element -- the opening and closing of the tag with it's content; basically in the DOM sense of it.
> means this is a starting tag.  would be the end of the tag.
/> is the close of the tag.
If I've scrolled to where I can't see the opening, using HTML 4 I don't know what tag it is so I can't be sure if it's an opening tag or a self-closing. Always using /> means I can always make that determination even if /> is all I can see... saving me the bother of scrolling up to find out.
A common formatting method if you practice the 76 rule -- which is why real programming languages that have a block structure are CONSISTENT in it's application. Something HTML is a miserable failure at and really the only thing XHTML gives us that's an improvement.
Yes, for the new void elements it is the case. Obviously you cannot do something like:
 or

 for Fred 'text/html'.
We digress as we are only looking at the META or other VOID elements only for this thread. Like I said it is "bad practice" for the 'text/html' version but legal.
For you reading pleasure: http://www.w3.org/TR/html-markup/syntax.html#syntax-elements
I still can't get out of my head that /> is invalid HTML.
You can use either. If it's a tag without a content then the tag is ideal.
While for me, HTML's "formatting rules" (aka WHAT RULES!?!) are so loose, permissive and idiotic that I could give a flying purple fish what it considers valid or invalid... Hence why I like XHTML as it has more consistent rules... and thing HTML5's "just slap together anything" is so much of a colossal step in reverse.
Rules are good. They tend to keep you out of trouble in the first place -- as opposed to just sleazing stuff together any old way... which ever since HTML 3 seems to be 'the norm'. Again, see all the people STILL vomiting up HTML 3.2 and slapping a 4 tranny or 5 lip-service on it.
Why would <meta... /> and <link rel... /> be "bad practice" when  isn't?
Btw, is <link rel... /> to be considered like <meta> in terms of bad practice/self-closing-ness?


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Each week Momondealz brings you a craft that is fun, educational, and frugal.
August 10th is National S'mores Day and since I LOVE s'mores I thought this would be a cute activity-and a yummy one!
Shoe Box
Plastic Wrap
Tin Foil
1 Sheet of Black Construction Paper
Graham Crackers
Hershey's Chocolate Bars (save $1/2 with this coupon)
Craft Knife (adult use only)
1. Cut a rectangle in the lid of the shoe box and cover with plastic wrap.
2. Cover the bottom of the shoe box with tin foil.
3. Lay a small piece of black construction paper on top of the tin foil.
4. Break a graham cracker in half and lay each piece side by side on the black paper.
5. Place a piece of chocolate bar on one cracker and a marshmallow on the other cracker.
6. Cover the box with plastic wrapped lid and set outside in the sun. Allow chocolate and marshmallow to melt (the chocolate will melt quicker so you may want to put the marshmallow out before for a few minutes).
7. Enjoy your yummy s'more!
Ways to make this activity educational:
–Language Arts: 1. Have your child create a journal entry about the activity. If they cannot write words yet, you can have them dictate OR have them draw pictures to tell the story. Telling a story using pictures is a big Kindergarten skill.
2. Have your child ID or circle letters on the food packages.
–Math: 1. Have your child count the marshmallows in the package.
2. Time how long it takes for the s'mores to be ready. This is a great way to introduce a clock to your child by simply pointing out the numbers/hands and discussing how they move to show time.
3. Discuss the shapes used in this activity (rectangular of shoe box, rectangle of construction paper, rectangle of cracker, etc).
–Science: 1. Have your child use their 5 senses to discuss the ingredients (texture of the materials used, sounds of tin foil, taste of s'more).
2. Discuss how the chocolate is a solid before going into the sun and then becomes a liquid.
3. Discuss shadows in the yard and the box should be placed in direct sunlight to make it melt faster.


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Songs by The Beatles re-interpreted by The London Jazz Four, from their rare 1967 album of fab covers, Take A New Look at The Beatles. The London Jazz Four were assembled by Steve Race (yes, he of the dummy keyboard fame from quiz show Face the Music), and consisted of Mike McNaught (keyboards), Jim Philip (flute), Brian Moore (bass), Mike Travis (drums). The quartet original cut a couple of vanity tracks, which proved so popular that an album soon followed. The following tracks manage to improvise on the Lennon/McCartney originals, with use of harpsichord, marimba, glockenspiel, and vibraphone, creating a light swinging versions of the songs, which at times develop ("Rain") and improve ("Michelle") on the originals.
"Paperback Writer"
"The Things We Said Today"
"Norwegian Wood"
Bonus: Jerry Fielding and the Hollywood Brass take on The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
With thanks to Simon Wells


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I don't think it's mine. I'm certain I've seen "ponies in Seaddle" somewhere. Rarity was in a beret and they were all in Starbucks. You could see the Space Needle outside.
pablo_price wrote: »potential real spoiler about a returning characterjohn de lancie says he recently recorded another episode
Derpy Hooves News wrote:Back around March 12th a small rumor started from the MLPArena forum boards about the possible return of John de Lancie to MLP. A member by the name of Fluttersquid had attended the Toronto Comicon, and after the panel had gone up to JdL to get a picture of Discord signed by him. He laughed and started talking about the lack of females approaching him. She mentioned MLP to him and he gave out a little spoiler, namely about returning to the show. (Thread found here).
Since we didn't have a second source outside a forum post, we didn't bother to post about it, but it seems someone has recently uploaded JdL's panel from the Comicon, where at one point (about 29:22) someone asks if he had thought about doing more voice over work, such as he did in MLP. His response is "I've done actually another MLP, which is coming out."
It is most likely that JdL will reappear as a voice in Season 3, as way back when Season 2 first started he made the response on twitter of roughly saying that he wasn't in anymore episodes, but if we wanted to hear him next season, to let Hasbro know. JdL's entire panel (roughly an hour) can be found after the page break.
The MLP part can be found around 29:20.
Curly_Brace wrote: »Oh my God yes! Of all the possible things that could happen, this is the Best! Possible! Thing!
I hope it's a flashback episode, where we get to see the origins of the Elements of harmony and Luna & Celestia fight Discord for the first time.
returning character, YES! So happy it's happing.
Why would they have a dragon costume if spike wasn't a dragon?
Wandering Idiot wrote: »EDIT: Unrelated, but I don't want to double-post. I don't visit 4chan than often, but I have to admit this made me laugh:
Equestria Daily wrote:Buried deep within the bowels of a random OnDemand service, someone found a Royal Wedding (Season finale) preview. Sadly, he has a really old camera, but you can at least get the gist of it!
My task for you all: Go dig into your ondemands and get us a recording! Apparently it was attached to Dragon Quest, so that should help narrow it down some.
Anyway, the video can be found after the break!
Sorry man, I was just trying to talk about my show composed of rainbow-colored magical ponies, I didn't realize there would be a bunch of nancies up in here.In general, there are a few things on that one that should be keeping it out of this thread.


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Deadline pressures aren't exactly uncommon in the custom installation business. But racing alongside a team of builders to complete a dedicated home theater on time was probably the biggest challenge facing Michael Blacker, owner of Dallas-based MB Audio/Video, during a recent installation in Plano, Texas.
The homeowner, Dave Johnson, is the CEO of a hospitality-management company - and an avid Minnesota Vikings football fan who regularly flies off to see his team in action. But he also travels extensively for work. Dave's wife, Stacey, thought that having a home theater where he could watch the games with his friends would keep him home a bit more with her and their three daughters. So the couple decided to build an addition above their 31?2-car garage to house the theater. The only catch: The room had to be ready for the start of football season.
Michael was brought in by one of the project managers from LTC Professional Builders in Denton, Texas, who had met him while working on a job near Michael's home. When Michael was told of the project's 8- to 10-week deadline, he assumed that meant he'd have close to 2 months to complete the A/V and home-networking installation. What he quickly found out was that the entire project - from demo to décor - had to be done within that time limit, and the builders had already started framing.
"The framing kicked off Texas-style, with 4 days of catering food, barbecue, and beverages," Michael remembers. That incentive inspired the crew. "They ripped off the roof and framed the addition in 3 days. On Day 5, the last nail went in, and the work was inspected."
The nearly 1,000-square-foot addition encompassed the 28.5 x 19.5-foot theater room plus a small foyer, a bar area, and an equipment closet. Because the room is located away from the center of the house, construction was straightforward, except the walls were framed 12 inches on center (rather than the standard 16 inches) for greater structural rigidity, and the sub-floor was built with double-layer plywood. To help quiet the airflow from the HVAC system, the air-conditioning ducts have multiple 90° bends.
Michael's approach to planning the installation was a bit unusual. He never asked the Johnsons their budget. Instead, he asked Stacey what Dave is like as a person. "She looked at me a little strangely," Michael recalls, "and I said, 'I know that Dave's a mover and shaker professionally, but really, what's he like as a person? Is he quiet, or is he full-throttle, going 120 miles an hour all day?' She laughed and said, 'Yeah, he's full-throttle.'"
Similarly, Michael met with Dave and asked about his daughters, and how he thought the theater would be used. Michael then designed three room models that offered different levels of performance.
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We got this game. Expect us to own the 4th.
6ers are surprising...they suck..but surprising that Brand has been playing as he has, and especially Holliday -- he looked rank ass useless last year.
Backcourt is a nice building block...if they can flip Iggy and like Brand for some picks or another decent piece....
Why TD?? Why go under the screen??? ****!!
Losing late at home to a terrible Seventy-Sixers team is unacceptable.
Where is the pride in this team?
3-15 from 3pt........
Gallo has 2-5, so the rest of the team 1-10.
15pts in the 4th.
40% FG with 15% 3Pt........
I'm not surprised that the Knicks loss this game.This team has always teased their fans for a few games to then fall on their faces once again.They've been pulling this stunt for the longest.
They look like powerhouses against the Bulls and Wizards but then let the 1-5 garbage Sixers embarrass them in their own building.So sick of this crap every year!
When they can't hit 3 pointers they'd lose to a high school team of amateurs.No way they make the playoffs this season if they continue losing to teams that they should beat.
You could never get overly excited or confident about this team because they'll just end up burning you.
We let a couple Sixer scrubs shred us.
Fields, and even Walker...need to start getting integrated more into the offense. Especially when it concerns finishing out games and giving them a go at rescuing momentum and riding a high; giving greater balance to guys like Douglas from not *always* having to be there to ride a ridiculous high at just the right time.
Felton also just had a wretched shooting night.
live by the three die by the three. When you settle for threes you can beat anybody and you can lose to anybody. While the Bulls win was nice losing to the Sixers is why I HATE 3 point shots. Like Pat Riley said it's "Fool's Gold."


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Arctic Monkeys Announce UK Tour
Arctic Monkeys are pleased to announce details of their forthcoming UK arena tour in October & November 2011. Starting at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham on Friday 28th October and taking in 9 dates across the UK, including a show at London's O2 Arena, the band will wrap things up at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Wednesday 9th November 2011.
Tickets for these dates will go on general sale on Friday 17th June at 9am.
Full list of dates below:
Friday 28th October Nottingham Capital FM Arena
Saturday 29th October London The O2 Arena
Tuesday 1st November Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Wednesday 2nd November Manchester MEN Arena
Friday 4th November Birmingham LG Arena
Saturday 5th November Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Sunday 6th November Aberdeen AECC
Tuesday 8th November Glasgow SECC Hall 4
Wednesday 9th November Liverpool Echo Arena
15.06.11 2:31 pm
I've received the email twice now!!!! 4am this morning and 2.30pm!!!!!
15.06.11 2:28 pm
you have to use the email address to which the presake email was sent...so if someone sent it to you, you will have to ask them for their email address......some people are saying it is working by just entering the email address registered with this site, but others have said it doesn't work.
15.06.11 2:26 pm
i've got the link but can't log in to get through to buy tickets! have password its the email address thats not working - should I use mine or email@example.com ????
15.06.11 2:26 pm
What happens to South America, especially Argentina? We are waiting for you guys!!! We starts summer on Dicember, so you can come on that time.
I hope to see you soon!!!!!
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
15.06.11 2:23 pm
If you signed up through facebook - not with an email address or password, is it possible to get tickets on the pre-sale link? Confirmation anyone?
15.06.11 2:15 pm
The presale standing tickets are sold out?! Will there be more to go on sale on friday?
15.06.11 2:01 pm
will there be more standing tickets for the O2 on friday?
15.06.11 2:01 pm
will there be more standing tickets for the O2 on friday?
15.06.11 2:00 pm
Can someone help me? i havent got an email and i dont know where to look for presale tickets for the Echo Arena in Liverpool x
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Literally just received my email now, such a joke. Luckily I found the pre-sale code on arctic monkeys' twitter. I think the code is generic so if anyone else still needs it it's SIAS


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Discussion in 'Racquets' started by Prostaffer, Sep 5, 2012.
Beyond excited for the new tour.
So am I, I just hope that the beam width won't be more than 20 mm this time.
If specs are supposed to be the same as the older generation of BLX frames then the beam should be 20,2mm.
However that's the target spec. Unfortunately although Wilson states that the BLX Blade Tour has a 20,2mm the reality is it has a 22-21mm beam:
At least that's what TW came up with.
Time will tell...
Anyone nail down a release date in the US?
how does the blade blx compare to a prestige mp
Do you guys think that the new ones will have more flex? I ask because the pic of the 16x19 has a different recommended string tension. The current version says 53-63 , and the new one says 50-60.
Just some hopeful speculation.
My BLX blade says 50-60lbs TW lists the tension at 50-60 as well
I just looked at mine and it says 53-63. Blx blade 98.
Wow you sure yours is real man? i know bunch of player that had N,K, and BLX 98's and all them have 50-60. and they have like 4-6 of the blx 98.
The blade team = 53-63
RacquetBros, it is the blade 98 demo from a legit tennis store. Just snapped pics for you.
Anybody have a release date for the new Blade's in the U.K or Europe?
Also will the new tour also come with a leather?
just saw this 101 inch
I had the same issue with a BLX Blade 98 I bought from TW used. It stated 53-63 tension range. Racquet tension on the website list 50-60 and when I called TW, they said to call Wilson. The Wilson guy seemed annoyed, but stated that the tension to be 50-60. Called TW back and, after a hold, stated they have been receiving calls about this but to call Wilson back. I got frustrated and started looking at several other Wilson delears. It's about 50-50 for those who list it as 50-60 and those who list it as 53-63. I had 4 total at the time and the others were all 50-60 and I honestly couldn't tell the difference, but I did end up sending it back to TW. Obviously, Wilson has made some with that racquet tension range, but I understand why it's so frustrating not getting a straight answer. Your racquet is legit.
I think the earlier releases may have been a higher tension range. I have 2 straight from a tennis shop, and they were the early demo releases just like the ones that will come out next month with the new pj. Both say 53-63. Its an interesting little quirk.
So the demo's are gong to be released next month? Is this speculation or confirmed by your local shop? Really want to get my hands on the 16x19 version to see how it stacks up against my prestige.
Its speculation. Could be january. My shop gets wlsons pretty early though so i will be all over the steam and new blade demos as soon as i can.
Honestly with all the steam hype, i think the future is blading for many people here. It is the best light players stick with control and power that i have used. I guess it just matters what you like, but i like laser control and precision.
Drak mentioned in another thread that he has heard Dec 2012 for the Blade line and Jan 2013 for the new Steam. So it makes sense the demo's might come a little earlier.
Somebody must have snatched a picture by now. C'mon fellas, don't be "shy/stingy" :wink:
Yes, this was confirmed by our Wilson rep too. Getting ready to put our Wilson order in for next year in the next couple days. Really excited about what Wilson has coming out.
Its been up - its black with ninety eight in lettering down the lower hoop and shaft - elegant
steams been up as well
let see some proper pics guys
has anyone yet tested the new blade?
I wish. I don't think we know the flex and SW yet either. Really hoping nothing changes besides the PJ, because the BLX Blade plays perfect in stock form.
Drakulie has I believe. Check the Wilson home run thread.
i thought the blade swingweight was just a few points too high,not by much at all though and I would have liked it 4 points HL stock.
it was a great stick for blocking back big serves
I think I may be able to get the blade to demo just around christmas.
Last year, I was able to demo the 95 prostaff from a well known tennis store really early
What's your take on the current BLX Blade 98 vs the Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT? I had the old Wilson Pro Tour 93 with a 16x19 string pattern and thought it was pretty good but ended up switching to the Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT as it was more plush and still maintained the power.
You had a 93 with a 16x19??? Which model was that?
Blade is a lot easier to use and is far better on serve for me. I also like the feel more as well. I have trouble finding weakness with this raquet, but i would say if you like to volley most of the time there are better options.
Very excited about the new tour :twisted:
Saw one at my local shop. Not sure how the owner got it but he can't sell it yet. Will take pictures and post them in couple of days.
My mistake, thought it was a 16x19 but just checked and it was an 18x20 pattern. It was a solid racquet but I hated the dense string pattern. This is in reference to the Kblade Tour 93.
So, does this mean that you prefer the KBlade Tour compared to the new one..? I wonder how different the dense string pattern feels relatively to a prestige mid, which remains my reference stick.
I have only used a KBlade Tour 93 for something like 30 mins in the past and the only thing I remember was that I liked how it felt.
Oh! Thanks for the clarification. The K Blade Tour has a pretty dense string pattern so I definitely see where you are coming from.
I hope the new blade is very similar to the Kblade.
I haven't had the luxury of trying out the new one like some of the people here on the forums. Tennis is not a very popular sport here since there are so many outdoor activities you can do.
I would say the Kblade Tour 93 was similar to the prestige but had a bit more power whereas the Prestige mid had more control.
Why is it that it's always the Blade that gets the best paintjob?! WHY OH WHY OH WHY?! Why not the 6.1 series?! Sigh... Guess I'll settle with the fact that the ProStaff 90 dominated the BLX paintjob and edges out the [K]Factor by a hair.
Nice looking sticks, but other than the option of 16x19 are they really any different to the previous model? Also, isn't anyone else spooked by the light weight? Personally, I'd like to see a heavier version.
Thank you !
Hopefully not any different since the 98 specs are perfect.
As for light weight, that is the best part of the racquet. It has a SW in the 330s and a low static weight, so I actually hit harder than I did with my prior sticks which were 345 grams.
Nblade Kblade Blx Ninety8
what is the best version of the blade 98 ?
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CHICAGO, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Consumer enthusiasm last weekend has U.S. retailers crossing their fingers that spending momentum will keep up through the holiday season.
Typically, retailers rack up 20 percent of their annual sales in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Black Friday deals had consumers scurrying for bargains, with 226 million of them spending an average $398.62 each. That represented a hefty 6.6 percent increase from last year, ShopperTrak reported. MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse said for the four-day weekend, spending was up 8.7 percent compared with last year, totaling $50.06 billion. The National Retail Federation put the total at a record $52.4 billion.
With 21 shopping days left, can it last?
That's the question retailers are asking as they tweak marketing plans: If sales keep up, there will be no reason for deep discounts to reduce inventories before Jan. 1; if they don't, bargains will abound in the days before Christmas and the week after.
The whole shopping equation is changing as merchants look to technology to push their wares. Two shopping malls -- the Promenade Temecula in Southern California and Short Pump Town Center in Richmond, Va. -- had planned to track shoppers by monitoring cellphone signals but shelved those plans following calls from New York Sen. Charles Shumer's office.
"A shopper's personal cellphone should not be used by a third party as a tracking device by retailers who are seeking to determine holiday shopping patterns," Shumer said in a statement. "Personal cellphones are just that -- personal. If retailers want to tap into your phone to see what your shopping patterns are, they can ask you for your permission to do so."
CNNMoney reported other malls that used the tracking service Black Friday said they would make it easier for shoppers to opt out and Sharon Biggar, chief executive officer of Path Intelligence, which provides the tracking software, noted Internet retailers routinely track customers' movements online without seeking permission.
"We are simply seeking to create a level playing field for offline retailers, and believe you can do so whilst simultaneously protecting the privacy of shoppers," she said.
At the moment, the outlook for Christmas 2011 is good. The Conference Board reported last week consumer confidence is up -- back to where it was in early summer, apparently bolstered by a few ticks downward in the unemployment rate, which fell to 8.6 percent in November, and virtually flat inflation.
"Granted, the economy is still sputtering, but slight increases in the employment rate mean fewer workers fear layoffs," ShopperTrak founder Bill Martin said. "While consumers are still extremely value-conscious, they clearly responded to retailer price reductions and 'door-buster' promotions."
The NRF said the weekend set shopping records.
"More consumers than ever turned out for retailers' Black Friday promotions, a promising sign for the economic recovery," NRF President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Shay said.
The NPD Group Inc. reported much of that buying was self-gifting -- both on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
BIGResearch, which conducted the NRF survey, reported 28.7 million people shopped online and at stores on Thanksgiving Day, up from 22.2 million last year, and 86.3 million hit brick-and-mortar stores for Black Friday deals, with the number of midnight shoppers up 9.5 percent.
"The appetite for these early openings is only getting stronger among holiday shoppers, and retailers did a great job providing Americans just what they wanted … the ability to shop on Black Friday without having to get out of bed before dawn," BIGResearch Executive Vice President Phil Rist said. "Consumers are clearly demonstrating their desire to spend this holiday season, and shopping early and often seems to be their new mantra as they seek the best value for all their holiday purchases."
The NPD Group Inc.'s Marshal Cohen attributed much of that shopping to "frugal fatigue."
"Consumers have been saving up and not shopping for months waiting for these deals and they scored," he said.
Retailers provided a running start to the shopping season, opening stores earlier -- some stores at 10 o'clock Thanksgiving night, with some even open Thanksgiving Day -- and starting promotions earlier in the week to build on increased retail sales in the two weeks preceding.
BIGResearch said department and discount stores were the biggest beneficiaries of consumers' largesse, followed by clothing, drug, grocery, electronics and craft stores.
Many consumers don't just buy anymore. The NRF said 37.4 percent research products and compare prices on their tablets and smartphones as they peruse the merchandise.
NPD Group reported 28 percent of consumers said they shopped online Cyber Monday, up from 21 percent last year -- and buying was also up, with 16 percent saying they made purchases, compared with 12 percent in 2010. Stores even got a boost.
However, per consumer spending took a hit last Monday, down to an average $187.83 compared with $276.71 last year.
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Chair's ColumnBy Linda A. Baumann, Arent Fox LLP, Washington, DC
Health Law Developments
Healthcare Reform: The Latest InstallmentsOn Jan. 19, 2011, the House passed legislation (H.R. 2) to repeal the healthcare reform law. Similar legislation subsequently was introduced in the Senate but was defeated on Feb. 2, 2011. In any event, the President would almost certainly have vetoed any wholesale repeal of health care reform. However, Congressional Republicans are threatening to withhold funds needed for implementation, to introduce legislation to repeal specific provisions and to hold oversight hearings. Meanwhile, the focus has shifted to the courts. Although two federal courts have upheld the law's constitutionality, two others have declared all or part of it unconstitutional. Ultimately, the issue likely will be decided by the Supreme Court.
The President's New Executive OrderSince we work in an industry as heavily regulated as healthcare, it's not surprising that most of us spend a substantial part of our work day (and night) poring over government regulations: identifying those that are applicable and then trying to determine exactly which type of conduct is permitted and which is prohibited. For that reason, President Obama's new Executive Order (E.O.) on Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review issued on Jan. 18, 2011 likely will catch your attention, at least initially. The call for flexible approaches, public participation in the regulatory process and retrospective review of existing regulations to modify or repeal those that are outmoded, excessively burdensome, ineffective or insufficient is very appealing. I suspect a substantial number of our members, if not a majority, could easily point out at least one set of health law regulations that should be subject to such scrutiny and subsequent improvement.
However, despite the political machinations with the GOP claiming credit and certain liberal groups criticizing President Obama for allowing the GOP to frame the debate, the new E.O. itself points out that it is consistent with and supplements E.O. No. 12866, promulgated by President Clinton in 1993. For example, the new E.O. calls on agencies to "seek the views of those who are likely to be affected, including those who are likely to benefit from and those who are potentially subject to such rulemaking" before issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking. E.O. No. 12866 had similar language. Perhaps the more important question is whether the new E. O. actually will be implemented in a meaningful way and needed changes will be made.
The new E.O. indicates that the public generally has the opportunity to be part of this dialogue. However, as an entity, the ABA Health Law Section ("the Section"), likely can have an even greater impact on these issues by sharing the collective expertise of our members. For this reason, I am very pleased to report the significant strides the Section is already making in developing thoughtful position papers and approaching agency officials so we can be part of the process, as appropriate. I encourage those of you who are interested to join these ongoing efforts or to suggest new areas that we may want to consider exploring. Bill Horton, the Chair of the Section's Policy Review and Coordination Committee is doing a terrific job heading up this effort, which he described as a Guest Columnist in the last issue of eSource. If you'd like to learn more about and/or participate in these efforts, that column is a must read.
The HLS Emerging Issues Conference – Something for Everyone
Exceptional Substantive ProgramsBy now, you should have received a copy of the brochure for our Emerging Issues Conference to be held in New Orleans on Feb. 23-26. As always, the program is broad reaching and innovative with a terrific group of expert speakers. Many thanks to Hilary Young, Joyce Hall and the EMI Planning Committee for their outstanding efforts.
Attend a Few IG MeetingsIn addition to the substantive programs, all of our Interest Groups (IGs) and Task Forces will be holding educational sessions/lunches at EMI. This is your chance to meet your colleagues and see how you can get involved in the many IG activities. You can attend any IG meeting(s); you don't have to be a member. In addition, on Wed. Feb. 23 at 9:00am, those of you who are interested will have the opportunity to participate in the CLE sponsored by the Breast Cancer Task Force which will prepare you to counsel breast cancer patients on the legal issues they face as a result of their condition and treatment. This is one of the Section's major pro bono initiatives, and it won the Section Officers Conference Meritorious Service Award last year. Click here for more information.
Get the Inside Scoop: Attend Section Business MeetingsThere are several innovations this year at EMI. First, as indicated in the brochure, a number of Section business meetings, including the Council meeting on Saturday Feb. 26 at 9.00 am, will be held at EMI and all Section members are invited to attend.
Enjoy the Weekend in New OrleansThe EMI Planning Committee also has planned a number of fun activities for those of you who can stay over to enjoy the weekend in New Orleans. On the afternoon of Feb. 26 (Saturday), you can sign up and join other Section members in taking a New Orleans cooking class, touring the World War II Museum or playing in the Section's Annual Margarita Cup. There's always a great party Saturday night in the Chair's Suite and if you're a Section member, you and your family are invited!
Preview of Upcoming New Section Developments
International Health LawA new international health law group is in the works. In light of the increasing globalization of various health law issues and Section member support, a group will be exploring the best way for Section members to pursue their interests in international health law issues.
In-House CounselIn an effort to best serve all of our members, a group will be surveying our in-house counsel members to determine how the Section can best meet their needs.
Other ABA OpportunitiesWe have been trying to highlight the wide variety of potential activities available to you as a member of the Section. I wanted to close by noting the information in this edition of eSource about ABA Presidential Appointments. These opportunities to participate in other ABA commissions and committees outside the Section are a great way to get the most out of your membership. These can be very competitive positions but we can't nominate you unless we know you're interested so please click here to learn more or contact Simeon Carson at firstname.lastname@example.com if you would like more information.
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