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Pacific Rim National Park
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada
Canada: Vast, Varied and Awe Inspiring
The Arctic, Pacific, Atlantic, prairie, tundra, rainforest, mountains, lakes, rivers.... No other country on earth has the same diversity of landscape and seascape that Canada has. It is vast, it is varied, it is awe-inspiring, and it shapes the people that call it home. Celebrating the stories and protecting the heritage of Canada for present, and future generations, is Parks Canada's privilege.
Our country's heritage can not be protected in just one or two special places. An entire network of carefully chosen areas representative of the country's cultural and natural history is required to capture a sense of Canada. This is why Parks Canada has created a system of National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas.
One Of Canada's Treasures
Canada's national parks represent different regions of Canada.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada represents:
- The coastal lowland forests of the Pacific Coast Mountain region, and the
- Near shore waters of the Vancouver Island's shelf marine region.
Imagine sand between your toes, eagles soaring overhead, ferns, and cushions of moss hanging from the branches of towering Sitka spruce, and the ocean stretching off as far as the eye can see. Do you begin to sense the value of this place? This national park is one of Canada's treasures, a treasure worth preserving.
Everything Is One
On its own, Parks Canada can't protect or conserve the country's national parks. Parks Canada needs everyone's help.
Activities outside a park influence everything within that park. Perhaps the Nuu-chah-nuulth First Nations of this area say it best with the word, "Hishuk-ish ts'awalk". This means "everything is one", a concept as important and timeless as the air we breathe and the water we drink.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada is a core-protected area within a larger ecosystem. To protect what is inside the park boundaries, we, as a community, must also conserve what is outside the park boundary.
Ecological Integrity
Maintaining the ecological integrity that ensures the community's parts are present, healthy, and working, is Parks Canada's first priority.
Each individual of the local, national and international community has the ability to contribute the ecological integrity of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada. Parks Canada and the Nuu-chah-nuulth First Nations are working together to achieve this goal and we need your help.
Explore Pacific Rim through our website; see the lushness of the rainforests, the abundance of the intertidal, and hear the story of the land and its people.
Visit the Parks Canada Website by clicking Here


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Florence Pisani has a Ph.D. in Economics from University of Paris Dauphine. She is currently Global Head of Economic Research with CANDRIAM and previously worked as an economist with the French investment bank CPR. She is also teaching at the University of Paris Dauphine.
She published several books with Anton Brender, Chief Economist. The last ones published by the CEPS, in Brussels being Global Imbalances and The Collapse of Globalised Finance (2010) and with Emile Gagna, Economist, The Sovereign Debt Crisis: Placing a Curb On Growth (2012) and Money, Finance and the Real Economy: What went wrong? (2015).
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Well, it seems to be the season for a flurry of multi-touch posts. Guess that's helped along by the release of uTouch in Maverick and next week's Ubuntu Developer Summit multi-touch buffet :-)
One of the talks that John, Mark and I enjoyed greatly at UIST was Julia Schwartz's presentation on "A Framework for Probabilistic Input". Julia's an HCI PhD student at Carnegie-Mellon and works in their exciting dev lab. The UIST paper was written by Julia, Professor Hudson, Professor Mankoff, and Andrew Wilson (the latter of Microsoft Research).
One of the reasons I was personally so deeply appreciative of the paper was that when we were building the uTouch framework, Henrik Rydberg and Chase Douglas brought up issues around input uncertainty, and started proposing ways that might be employed to counter this. Getting plugged into folks who are working on this actively and thoroughly is phenomenal.
Since UIST 2010, the uTouch team has been in contact with Julia, sharing ideas and asking questions. Today we had a call with her and Professor Scott Hudson; as such, we have now started exploring possible avenues of development for probabilistic input support in uTouch. Scott and Professor Jen Mankoff will be attending part of UDS this year, and we've set up a session where they can share their research with us and engage in discussions, Q&A, etc., about it, and explore ways in which we can start moving forward on this in Ubuntu (and Linux in general).
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LAS VEGAS -- Lower average selling prices for millions of new smartphones and tablets will help keep the global market for technology in 2014 at 1% below last year's level, according to the Consumer Electronics Association.
The global technology market reached $1.068 trillion in 2013, but will adjust downward by 1% to $1.055 trillion in 2014, said Steve Koenig, director of industry analysis at the CEA, which sponsors the annual International CES event opening here this week.
Together, smartphones and tablets make up 43% of the total consumer technology market, with smartphones well above 30% of the total and the largest category by far, when compared to TVs, wearable devices, PCs, cameras and other devices.
"Sales growth for tablets and smartphones is slowing, but remains robust compared to other technology categories," Koenig said in a presentation to journalists Sunday. "There's a general decline in average selling prices" for both smartphones and tablets.
The decline in prices is a necessity for device makers if they want to penetrate emerging markets outside the U.S., Europe and other developed countries, he said.
Associated with the price decline to serve such markets is another reality: The U.S. in 2013 dropped from the top spot in consumer technology spending, a position now held by China. China's ascendency is partly due to its population of 1.3 billion people. There are 160 cities in China with more than 1 million residents, compared with nine in North America, Koenig noted.
CEA believes that the number of tablets to be sold globally in 2014 will reach 340 million, up from 242 million in 2013. Two-thirds of all tablets have displays that are less than 9 inches in size, and smaller tablets cost less. Many smaller tablets sell for $199, which means that in some countries like the U.S., a single household can afford to own several tablets.
Smartphones, meanwhile, have dropped in average price from about $444 in 2010 to an expected $297 in 2014, CEA estimates. Fully 70% of all smartphones at those lower prices will be sold in emerging markets in 2014, Koenig said.
CEA believes that smartphones will reach 1.2 billion sold in 2013, up from 1.007 billion in 2012.
CEA said part of the reason that China has become such a vibrant tech market is that surveys show Chinese consumers are more enthusiastic about the role of technology in their lives. When asked if technology can provide the tools needed to succeed in life, 90% of Chinese surveyed agreed, compared to 55% in the U.S., Koenig said.
"Technology continues to be life-changing for many people," Koenig said.
This article, Consumer tech spending will see small contraction in 2014, was originally published at Computerworld.com.
Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. Follow Matt on Twitter at @matthamblen or subscribe to Matt's RSS feed. His email address is email@example.com.
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Services to Parents, Teachers, and Schools
Welcome to Sandusky Library
It is our hope that you will utilize our facility to its fullest extent. Our goal is to provide library services and resources for children from birth through adult years. We also assist parents, teachers, and others who work with children to find appropriate educational and recreational materials. Our staff welcomes questions and requests for services in person or by phone (419-625-3834).
Please take the time to thoroughly check out our website. It has numerous links for teacher resources, local history, and research sites using only one simple address.
The following school services are available at Sandusky Library:
- Teacher Totes (Complete units for your curriculum.)
- Storytime Totes (Units designed for preschool-first grade.)
- Science Totes (Consist of interactive books, games, puppets, tapes, and activities.)
- Every Child Ready to Read Totes (Totes are divided into two categories: Birth-2 years and 3-5 years. Consist of books, activities, and supporting materials to help a parent or teacher teach one of six essential pre-reading skills.)
- Informational Videos (Available for three weeks.)
- Big Books
- Programs or Tours (Please schedule two weeks in advance.)
- Educational CD-ROMs
- Educational Magazines (Examples: "Mailbox," "Copycat," etc.)
- Free Internet Access
The following school services are available at the Follett House Museum:
- Tours (Can be a general tour or prepared to complement a specific lesson plan or topic. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.)
- Suitcase Museums (Speakers on local history topics which are tailored to the age and educational development of your students. These presentations are presented at your site. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.)
- "Breakfast at the Follett House"
- "Flight Through Sandusky on the Underground Railroad
- "Indians of the Lake Erie Basin"
- "Old Fashioned Household Gadgets"
- "Quilts in the Firelands"
- "Sandusky School Days"
- "Toys of the Nineteenth Century"
- "Victory Gardens"
- "Virtual Tour of the Follett House Museum"
- "What People Wore in Early Sandusky"


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Phone: (800) 242-1227
Improve your health by knowing your numbers. BayCare has partnered with Publix pharmacies to provide you with HealthHub, a free, interactive screening station that gives you personal health stats, including blood pressure, pulse, body weight and body mass index. Find a HealthHub screening station, located inside every Publix pharmacy within Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties.


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Indiscriminate violence in 'Gangster Squad' a sign that Hollywood doesn't intend to change its ways
"Gangster Squad"
Rating: R
When: Opens Friday
Where: Wide release
Running time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
There's a raging love affair in "Gangster Squad" that has nothing to do with the on-screen romance between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. In fact, it's not related to any of the characters in the film, which claims to be inspired by the true story of a rough-and-tumble band of cops in 1949 Los Angeles, tasked with taking down mobster Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) and his burgeoning West Coast crime syndicate by any means necessary. No, director Ruben Fleischer's ("30 Minutes or Less") gleefully grisly shoot-'em-up is just one more chapter in the epic love story between Hollywood, guns and gratuitous violence.
After the deadly shooting in July inside an Aurora, Colo., movie theater, it seemed as if that romance might've finally cooled. "Gangster Squad" was scheduled for release in September, and the trailer, which included a scene of gunmen shooting at an audience inside a darkened movie theater, was already playing. As the country reacted to the tragedy, Warner Bros. announced its decision to cut the offending scene and postpone the film's release until 2013 when, presumably, the brouhaha over movie gun violence would have faded.
Talk about unfortunate timing. "Gangster Squad" hits theaters one month after the elementary school massacre in Newtown, Conn., and the same week as the second anniversary of the Tucson shooting that killed six and severely injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, among others. Though it's missing the offending movie theater scene, the film is still riddled with indiscriminate gunfire and bone-crunching brutality, delivered with a cool smirk. If ever there was evidence that Hollywood is missing the point of this supposed national dialogue about gun violence, this is it.
It's not the existence of gunplay that's offensive. It is a mobster movie after all, one that incorporates every cinematic trope from the genre you can think of (plus a few more borrowed from contemporary buddy action flicks). There's the jaded ladies' man detective (Gosling) who swoops in on Cohen's wise-talking arm piece (Stone) at the swinging nightclub where Carmen Miranda performs onstage and corrupt police brass dine with criminals at the tables below. There's Sgt. John O'Mara (Josh Brolin), the brawny war hero who can't seem to stop fighting the bad guys, even if his pregnant but tough-minded wife (Mireille Enos) asks him to stop. There's the gravelly voiced police chief (Nick Nolte) willing to break all the rules to bring down the sadistic mobster who has bought off just about every lawman in the county.
Naturally, this prepackaged ensemble comes fully stocked with machine-gun-toting goons who require picking off by the cobbled-together squad of misfit cops, outnumbered but never outmatched.
What's bothersome is that Fleischer and screenwriter Will Beall have substituted bullets for plot. Once the squad is assembled in a breezy montage reminiscent of "The A-Team," its members brutishly plow ahead in their plan to bust down doors and rip apart Cohen's establishments of vice with sheer force, and without the protection of their badges.
The more operations they dismantle, the more riled-up and vicious Cohen gets. Continue this on repeat, with increasing amounts of rapid gunfire indiscriminately spewed on bustling city streets, inside crowded nightclubs and anywhere else the criminals or their vigilante pursuers see fit. (You can't help but wonder which, if any, of these urban war scenes are actually part of the inspirational "true story.") Sprinkle in a fair share of buddy-cop comedy, a concocted romance that's appealing only for its ability to rekindle memories of Stone and Gosling's crackling "Crazy Stupid Love" chemistry, and a line or two of dialogue paying lip service to the fine moral line these vigilante cops are walking, and you've got yourself "Gangster Squad."
Without a doubt, the recent spate of shocking gun violence fed into my strong negative reaction to the film. In fairness, "Gangster Squad" boasts some entertainment value in the form of swanky period costumes and sets, a chummy ensemble cast that carries off more than a few moments of clever banter, and a fearsome performance by Sean Penn. But the film's frothy, playful tone sours when it mingles with so much needless gunplay and enthusiastic bloodshed, leaving you wondering if Hollywood — or the moviegoing audience — can ever quit this stormy love affair.


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"A few minutes later, an image arrived which was really - it's still quite upsetting to see the image - it's all of our five children underneath the jetty huddled up to neck-deep sea water which is cold, we've swam the day before and it was cold." Bonnie Walker, of Dunalley, Tasmania, describes how her children and parents spent three hours in the water to survive the bushfire that destroyed their home.
"Heatwaves, fires, floods, and southern Australian droughts are all expected to become more frequent and more intense in the coming decades. Snow and frost are very likely to become rarer or less intense events. Locally and regionally, the greatest impacts will be felt through changes in water availability and sea level, and extreme weather events." (CSIRO, 2011)[1]
Climate change isn't like that. The lead times for cause and effect are much longer and more lingering. The decisions we've made, worldwide, for the last two decades are costing lives and livelihoods right now, as the effects of climate change intensify. In some countries, this may mean more severe cold weather, in Australia, we get an intensification of our floods, heatwaves and fire.
Global warming, brought by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere, is changing the climate. It is increasing global temperatures and changing rainfall patterns. It is increasing the probability of extreme fire weather days in Australia, like the ones we've experienced around the country this week and in Tasmania last week. [2]
Over the coming decades, climate change will continue this trend resulting in greater numbers of extremely hot days and intense heatwaves. On the current climate change trajectory, the number of days over 35°C each year is likely to rise substantially in all major cities by the end of the century. For example, in Darwin they could rise from the current 11 to over 300 days each year [3].
Under a scenario of unmitigated climate change the annual number of temperature related deaths could increase from an estimated 5,800 in 1990 to 7,900 in 2050 and 17,200 in 2100[4].
When it comes to climate change, we won't be able to hide from the flames. Action we take this year won't change the conditions we experience next summer. But if we take action to stop dumping greenhouse pollution in the sky, it might just change the summer our kids have in 2030.
Our hearts are too full of compassion and worry about our country men and women fighting fires right now to outline how Australia can save the summer of 2030.
For now, we're crouching in the cool and waiting for the storm to pass. But, when it's over and we're counting the cost, we hope very much that you will join us in fighting to keep the heat down for our little ones.
Georgina Woods is a climate campaigner at Greenpeace Australia
[1] CSIRO (2011) Climate Change: Science and Solutions for Australia Edited by Helen Cleugh, Mark Stafford Smith, Michael Battaglia, and Paul Graham. CSIRO publishing. ISBN: 9780643100534 (pbk.) http://www.csiro.au/resources/Climate-Change-Book
[2] Climate Commission Secretariat (2011) The Critical Decade: Climate science, risks and responses. Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency) ISBN: 978-1-921299-50-6 (pdf)
[3] CSIRO and BOM (2007) Climate change in Australia: technical report 2007. CSIRO. ISBN 9781921232947 (PDF)
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Noting that the scientists at the Bureau of Meteorology have had to add two new colours to its temperature scale on the map you have used here.
Noting that the scientists at the Bureau of Meteorology have had to add two new colours to its temperature scale on the map you have used here.
50-52degC and 52-54degC (the black and purple) are new and have never been used before. This is what "breaking temperature records" looks like.
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Economic fallout: On the road to ruin in Elkhart, America's RV capital
ELKHART, Ind. — On the snow-covered sales lot at the Great Lakes RV Center, owner Rob Reid talked about what life is like as an endangered species.
Throughout the year, Reid has watched eight recreational-vehicle dealerships close their doors, leaving four others and himself in the immediate area to fight for the few customers that still bother to visit.
This year, Reid has sold about 50 fewer vehicles than he did last year, and his gross revenue is down by nearly $400,000. He's had to pour more than $250,000 of his own cash into the business to keep it afloat.
In August, he closed his other sales lot because business was so slow. Over the last two months, Reid has laid off eight service department employees and three salespeople.
Those are troubling developments for any business, but in this northern Indiana town of 53,000, dubbed the "RV capital of the world," it's a downright panic.
According to the city's Web site, one of every four jobs in Elkhart is tied to the service or manufacture of recreational vehicles and component parts. RV manufacturers, suppliers, service centers and related businesses provide more than $1 billion in annual wages for residents in Elkhart and four surrounding counties.
So when RVs aren't selling — and they aren't — Elkhart is hurting.
The same forces that have brought the U.S. economy to a standstill are decimating this town's old-school manufacturing economy. As home values decline, retirement savings shrink, job losses mount and consumer credit becomes harder to find, discretionary spending for RVs has become a luxury that many no longer can afford.
This summer, the Monaco Coach Corp. cut 1,400 jobs, closing RV manufacturing plants in Elkhart and nearby Wakarusa and Nappanee. Another RV manufacturer, Pilgrim International of nearby Middlebury, laid off 180 workers in August before filing for bankruptcy in September.
Next month, the Starcraft RV plant in Topeka, Ind., will close, eliminating more than 200 jobs.
The economic bloodletting has taken its toll on Elkhart. From October 2007 to October 2008, the Elkhart and Goshen area lost about 5,800 jobs, or 4.5 percent of its employment base. That one-year decline was the second-worst in the nation over that period, after El Centro, Calif., according to the Department of Labor. Most of the job losses were in transportation manufacturing.
The area's 6.3 percentage-point jump in unemployment over the same period was the third-largest in the nation, after Lake Havasu City-Kingman, Ariz., and Flint, Mich.
In fact, Elkhart County's 10.7 percent unemployment rate is the highest in the state and more than double its rate last year.
Bill Grubbs, a 41-year-old cabinet setter at Heartland RV, has worked in the RV business for15 years. He's seen previous work slowdowns, but nothing like this. In the past, the companies shut down one week for Thanksgiving and one week for Christmas. This year, Heartland and many others have closed from Thanksgiving until early next year.
After a round of layoffs in September, the plant went to working every other week, then moved to four-day workweeks, Grubbs said.
The cutbacks could cost him as much as $20,000 in annual salary, but Grubbs, a 41-year-old father of three, remains optimistic. "We just have to tighten our belts. We're going to get by. Everything finds a way," he said.
Elkhart's economic problems are affecting the Faith Mission, a local homeless shelter and soup kitchen. The agency used to serve 50 to 100 people at its free lunches and dinners, but that number now has doubled. Also, people who need temporary housing are staying longer than ever before, said Ross Swihart, Faith Mission's executive director.
"In normal conditions, it's nothing for a client to get a job in a week, but that's not happening now. So a person's going to tie up a bed (at the shelter) longer than they would under normal conditions, and that means we're not able to serve more people," Swihart said.
Problems with the Big Three automakers may grab national attention, but the "other automobile industry" in Elkhart struggles with the same problems: disappearing jobs due to a drastic sales slowdown and a lack of consumer credit.
"The easiest thing to do right now is to sell the customer the unit," Reid said. "The hardest thing is to sell the banks on why they're creditworthy."
"That's why this bailout is so ridiculous," he continued. "The banks have done nothing but solidify their bottom line. They're not giving us any money."
Reid said he recently had a customer with a solid 715 credit score who was willing to put 10 percent down on a $50,000 trailer. He was denied financing, however, because the deal would have pushed his debt-to-income ratio to 48 percent, and the bank's lending threshold was 46 percent.
If the same thing had occurred as late as April, Reid said, the deal would have sailed through.
"Nobody would even have said 'boo' to him. But that's how bad the market has been," Reid said.
Nationally, RV shipments to dealers through October are down 27 percent from last year and industry experts expect only 248,000 units to be shipped this year, down from 353,400 in 2007.
Next year looks even worse, with shipments expected to fall another 25 percent, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.
However, because RVs allow families and older folks to tap the "on the road" cool of Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac without the hipster makeover, many longtime observers think that the industry will rebound strongly, because it always has.
"The American people are inherent vagabonds," said Al Hesselbart, a historian at Elkhart's Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame, a 56,000-square-foot shrine to the RV lifestyle. "We all have a degree of wanderlust and love to travel and see our great country, and it's pretty much been that way from day one."
Even with gasoline prices down, Americans cut back on driving
For Congress, auto executives are 'lemons,' too
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Marc Collins was a carefree, 28-year-old Brit looking to blow off some steam when he and a buddy decided to fly to the U.S. for a week's vacation in May 1991.
"My friend (David) and I wanted to take in the sights, so we flew to Miami," recalls Marc, now 50.
When David's feet became sunburned two days into the trip, they had to slow down. That's how they landed in that oceanside bar to drink rumrunners.
Meanwhile, 24-year-old Madeline Garcia and her friend Pam decided to drop into the same spot, en route to a nightclub.
"I was trying to kill time before I met a guy I was seeing down in Florida," says Madeline, now 46. She was in Miami, vacationing with her family.
As Madeline and Pam drew attention from other men at the bar, Marc decided Madeline was out of his league.
"There was a tile convention going on in town and she was getting hit on by the men from the tile convention," says Marc.
"I didn't care about those convention guys," Madeline says. "I thought you liked Pam because you were talking to her!"
Marc decided a good way to stand out was to speak to Madeline in a different language. "I spoke to her in French and she responded in French," he recalls. "(I was) really intrigued. And we just sat there and talked from midnight until about 4 a.m. — pretty much in French the whole time."
Madeline, who had studied French in high school and college, said she didn't believe Marc when he finally revealed he wasn't from France but Nottingham, England. "I said, 'Nope. Prove it.'"
"So I had to pull out my passport," Marc said, "and then she believed me."
Not wanting the date to end, Madeline and Pam invited Marc and David to come back to her parents' condominium.
"My parents are Cuban — they're very strict," she says. "I walk in and my dad's waking up. So Marc and David slept out by the pool. My friend and I went inside to take an hour nap and then we woke up and all went to Denny's for breakfast."
Breakfast went fine, but what happened next took their up-to-now charmed relationship in the other direction.
"Marc and David had shorts on, but they both rip them off and they have their Speedos (on)," Madeline recalls, "and Pam and I were, like, 'Ewwww!' "
"I still have that Speedo — that's like a memento," Marc adds, still amused.
"Well, it was almost a deal breaker!"
Swimwear aside, Marc and Madeline were inseparable for the rest of the week.
"We had dinners and walked on the beach," he says. "It was very intimate — not in a physical way, but with talking and getting to know each other. We probably each got 18 or 19 hours of sleep the whole week."
As their time together drew to a close, and with it Marc's return to Europe, he realized he didn't want to leave Madeline. "My friend knew that something was up on the flight back," he says. "There was a look in my eye and I was done.
"We face a crossroads pretty much every day of our lives to do something different, right? I was 28 and I wasn't looking for anything or anybody. I figured I'd be a bachelor and not really settle or anything. It just hit me, and hit me hard."
Madeline, who returned to Skokie with her family, wasn't as convinced. "I thought this was a holiday romance," she says. "But when I got home, he sent me flowers every single week. We talked every day on the phone. And he wrote poems too. These beautiful notes. I think it was his poetry that finally won me over."
Marc, on the other hand, understood that poems can accomplish only so much when their author is an ocean away. A few days after returning to England, he quit his job and put his house up for sale. "I burned every single bridge I had back in England, because otherwise, you always find a reason to stay, right?"
By the end of the following June, Marc was in Skokie to visit Madeline — "visit" being the operative word.
"My parents and grandmother would not allow him to stay with us," she says.
"So I went to the Days Inn," Marc adds.
Just two days into his trip, Marc asked Madeline's father for her hand in marriage. He then surprised Madeline with a proposal during a dinner on the 95th floor of the Hancock in Chicago. Madeline and Marc had spent a total of eight days together — but Madeline said yes.
He returned to England to tie up loose ends, and eventually moved to Skokie, this time staying with friends of the Garcia family. The couple married at St. Lambert Catholic Church in Skokie in August 1992.
"The whole wedding was just very emotional and romantic," Madeline says. "We released doves and they came back. ... We ended up keeping one as a pet. It didn't want to go."
Today, 21 years and four children later, Marc still carries a photo of a 24-year-old Madeline in his wallet.
"I knew in 24 hours that Madeline was the one," he says. "I have a very strong belief that we all are given an opportunity in life to take advantage of things that are put in front of us. I knew that this was something special (and) that I had been given the chance to seize the moment."
"We feel like we are soul mates," Madeline adds. "I mean if we hadn't met in Miami, we would have met in one way, shape or form. I really believe that."
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Love lesson
Marc Collins says his wife, Madeline, was his inspiration to quit smoking. "On the second day I'd known her, she said, 'If I gave you a good reason to stop smoking, would you stop? I don't know why but I've got a feeling I want you around a little bit longer.' And I thought 'That's a good reason,' so I picked up the packet, threw it out, and I haven't smoked a cigarette since."


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I love this T-Shirt. I love the design, I love the message and I love how the black and white elements pop on top of the red T-Shirt.
I discovered Peace Panda from Concrete Rocket while checking out recent comments left on my blog. I almost always click out to the commenters website if they link to it and in this case, I clicked out, found this shirt, fell in love and decided to post! This should give you guys some incentive to leave a few comments here and there, especially if you've got T-Shirts that need promoting!
Peace is the only battle worth waging. ~Albert Camus
Peace Panda is available now from Concrete Rocket for $21. It is a reprint, so if you like it then be sure to pick it up sooner rather than later. I'm betting that this shirt will sell out quickly.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Opening up Conference Carolinas play on Saturday night, Pfeiffer University and Queens had to wait an extra hour due to storms in the area delaying the start. Turns out the wait was well worth it for Pfeiffer after a 3-2 road victory in Charlotte. The Lady Falcons improve to 2-2 overall, winning their conference opener while the Royals fall to 1-3, 0-1.
Hannah Hill opened up the night's festivities with her second of the year in the 25th minute thanks to an assist from Kayla Rodriguez. After a Nadia Butt goal for Queens in the 39th minute, reigning player of the week Aaliyah Jackson would tally her third of the season three minutes later slamming home a loose ball in front of the net.
Insurance at the time and eventual game-winner for the Lady Falcons came off the foot of Katlyn Stevens just two minutes into the second half as her shot from the left found the right side of the goal for a 3-1 lead. The Royals would add their final goal in the 54th minute from Diamond Russos.
Britt Polly would notch the win in net for Pfeiffer making 11 saves in net, four of which came in the match's final seven minutes. Queens led 18-11 overall in shots, 8-3 in corners despite the loss. Each team was whistled for one offsides call.
Next up for the Lady Falcons will be the start of a three-game homestand in Conference Carolinas play beginning Wednesday afternoon against Limestone. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. with live stats being available through http://www.gofalconsports.com.


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GOP activists side with Christie
Conservative activists haven't exactly been beating the drums for Chris Christie to run for president in 2016 — many view him as too accommodating to the left and too much a creature of the Republican East Coast establishment.
But as they watch the bridge traffic scandal unfold in New Jersey, jeopardizing the New Jersey governor's political future, some are finding that an old maxim holds true: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
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In their eyes, the mainstream media is the enemy. Its unrelenting coverage of Christie's troubles over the past 10 days is generating a surprising level of sympathy for the moderate Republican Garden Stater among some conservatives who have not been fans in the past.
( WATCH: Grading media's Christie coverage)
"I think it's helping with the Republican grass roots," said Glenn McCall, a Republican National Committeeman from South Carolina. "They feel [the scandal] is being overblown. There's some solidarity, too. It doesn't mean, if he does run in 2016, these same people would support him. Who knows what they'll do come that time. But at least right now, there's solidarity around the governor."
Christie is under fire over what appeared to be politically motivated lane closures at the George Washington Bridge, a move orchestrated by aides with close ties to the governor. But some conservative activists from early-voting primary states see the nonstop coverage as one more example of a biased liberal media obsessed with covering a flailing Republican, when, in their view, a Democrat wouldn't receive the same degree of scrutiny.
Interviews with more than a dozen establishment Republicans and conservative activists from Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina revealed consistent approval for Christie's handling of what these party loyalists view as a nonissue — even as some made clear that they haven't necessarily embraced the moderate governor beyond that.
( Also on POLITICO: Romneyworld buzzes over Christie's troubles)
"He does have a lot of sympathy right now, even from people who do not like Chris Christie and under no circumstances would support him in a primary," said Billy Simons, a tea party activist from Charleston, S.C.
Simons, who has questions about Christie's role in the scandal and is no fan of the governor's, said that many of his fellow activists think the media coverage has gone too far.
"Lots of people think it's getting way too much play," he said. Even from "people I've heard say [they] are not Chris Christie fans at all, there is some circling of the wagons."
( QUIZ: How well do you know Chris Christie?)
Christie ignited rage among many fellow Republicans when he embraced President Barack Obama in the wake of Hurricane Sandy just before the 2012 election. He is moderate on issues like immigration, talks frequently about outreach to Democrats and hasn't shied from taking his party to task on a range of issues.
No one expects him to be a grass-roots favorite if he does run in 2016. But Ann Trimble-Ray, an activist from Northwest Iowa with close ties to deeply conservative Rep. Steve King, said there is a quiet sense that the governor is being mistreated on the national stage, even if the sentiment isn't particularly "vocal" or "organized."
"Those who don't typically like him fell back into that position where, they're looking at a conservative being targeted and comparing it to others on the Democratic side, and looking at it as a fairness issue," said Trimble-Ray, who personally respects Christie and admires his handling of the traffic scandal. "Is it fair for Gov. Christie to be targeted in this manner, for this situation, when equal or greater issues are happening on the liberal side that aren't getting attention? It's more 'us vs. them' in that regard."


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My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising - Trailer Analysis
An episode of Nerd Factory: A Podcast for Nerds
By Farzad Fardanesh
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New Episodes Everyday
I discuss, theorize and review Movies, Video Game titles (mostly PlayStation 4) and Animes, Mangas such as Dragon Ball Z/Super , My Hero Academia and much more here.
I also sometimes post Episodes based on my own fan made story based on My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball and more.
These are all parodies and none are mine!
You can reach me at:
for feedback, requests and more :D
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Dragon Ball 2uper Leak: Is GT being remade?
A new "leak" has come to light claiming that the new series in development is not 2uper but rather a remake of GT which is supposedly going to premiere on 1/1/2020. Is it real? Or fake? Or a misunderstanding? Join us to find out
October 29, 2019
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising - Trailer Analysis
The new trailer came out and we learn more about Nine the new villain and it seems he is kind of a big spoiler for non-manga reader...so be warned!!! I am going to discuss the manga in this episode. *PS* it's 20th of December not 9th, I made a mistake 😅*
October 12, 2019
NBA 2K20 Controversy, FIFA Head becomes the head of Battlefield as well!
Boy oh boy is this industry in trouble. Someone save us!!!
September 4, 2019
Sony and Marvel Split Up: The Real Reason Revealed!
That was so sudden but I did warn you guys this would happen and now I'm going to tell you why it happened and how! Brace yourselves for one real crazy drama that they stirred up for themselves
August 20, 2019
Does it matter if Avengers Endgame surpasses Avatar's box office total or not?
Let's discuss if it's actually important if Avengers surpasses Avatar or not and in my opinion it's really not that important.
June 13, 2019
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Gameplay and Story details from IGN Interview
Thanks to IGN and their interview and gameplay demo we now have a much better idea of how the game will play like and what it will entail. So stick around while I dissect it and give my own opinions on it and pose my own questions.
June 11, 2019
E3 2019: Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Square Conferences Recap
Let's recap all the things that was revealed in these conferences and review them and see if Sony dodged a bullet by not being there or did the competition strike a big blow to them?
June 11, 2019
Death Note: After Light - Episode 3
The story continues as Ryuk discovers more about Humans and emotions all the while dealing with all the criminals waiting to be punished.
June 1, 2019
Is Anthem dead? Is EA to blame?
A game that was promised to live on for years to come and to challenge Destiny for the throne...is now dead. But who is to blame for this game's untimely death even after all that was promised?
May 29, 2019
Need For Speed: Payback Review - Is the game worth a buy now?
Let's look back at this racing game and see if EA actually improved upon it as much as they could to make this game a worthy buy before the inevitable new installment in the series is announced.
May 29, 2019
Entertainment News Roundup: 26-5-2019
Let's talk about the latest news in Entertainment (Video Games-Movies-TV) and discuss them all.
May 26, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga - Chapter 229 Review and Discussion
We finally learn more about Twice's past and he finally has to face his inner demons while at the same time trying to save Toga who he cares for deeply
May 25, 2019
Death Note: After Light - Episode 2
The second episode of my new fan fiction series. Hope you guys enjoy it.
May 22, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Manga - Chapter 48 Review and Discussion
Here we go! The full chapter is here and boy does Majin Buu look amazing in it and Moro looks like an actual threat. Things are looking good for this arc. So stick around while I read through it with voices and more.
May 20, 2019
Game Of Thrones Series Finale Discussion
So this happened and I just don't know what to think after what I saw and I can see so many people are frustrated with this. So here are my thoughts on the whole season and episode and how I would've done it. What did you guys think of the whole season? Were you just as disappointed?
May 20, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Manga - Chapter 48 Leaks Discussion
New leaks have appeared! And boooooy does it look good. Moro again gets his ass kicked by Majin Buu and....not gonna spoil more here. But listen in if you wanna know some spoilers for the upcoming chapter or...just wait until it's fully released so we can discuss it then
May 19, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga - Chapter 228 Review and Discussion
The new chapter is out. And goddamn Dabi looks good in it! Full Spoilers as always so jump in and let's discuss.
May 18, 2019
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links: New Addition to Limited List Discussion
Sooo Konami added one infamous card to its Limited List. But is it what we were hoping for? Does it make a huge difference or not? Let's discuss and ladies and gentlemen please welcome "Shien's Dojo" to the Limited List.
May 15, 2019
Death Note: After Light - Episode 1
A fan fiction sequel to the original Death Note set in the real world and based on real events.
May 15, 2019
TV Discussion: Game Of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 Review and Discussion
I'm superbly disappointed in this show and the final season. Can we just forget this season ever happened?
May 13, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga Chapter 227 Review
SPOILERS!!! This is an episode where we discuss, review and talk about the newest chapter in My Hero Academia. Expect spoilers and awesomeness ahead!!!
May 12, 2019
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links: A Beginner's Guide
In this episode I'm going to talk about Duel Links and how it works and whether or not it's worth your time to which I think the answer is yes. So stick around.
May 11, 2019
TV Discussion: Why I think the Final Season of Game of Thrones sucks!
Honestly I'm a huge Game of Thrones fan but let's be honest. It isn't living up to my or anyone's expectations. Is it? And what is the problem?
May 9, 2019
James Gunn gets reinstated as the director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn is back! Finally! I hope other companies follow Disney and undo stupid terminations because some of these terminations were really dumb. Looking at you FUNimation
March 15, 2019
Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade Episode 3 Review & Theories
Let's review and discuss the new and final piece of DLC for Assassin's Creed Odyssey's first story driven DLC the Legacy of the First Blade and the implications it will have for the future of the series
March 6, 2019
Gaming Discussion: Do the big companies see their consumers as blind money bags?
Half baked games, console breaking bugs, no refunds and no respect. What's going on?
March 4, 2019
X-Men Dark Phoenix: Trailer Review and Analysis
Let's take a look at Fox's last main timeline X-Men movie and it does not look good so far
February 28, 2019
Super Dragon Ball Heroes - Episode 8 Review
Goku trains with Grand Priest, Cumber fights Toppo, Universe 6 gets possessed and more! How cool would it have been if this arc became canon? It would be a perfect follow-up to Dragon Ball Super!
February 24, 2019
Gaming News Update (22nd of February)
Elder Scolls 6 has a name, Rockstar might announce something soon, Anthem is failing and more....
February 22, 2019
Reviews Are In and Bioware's Anthem is in Big Trouble!
Another game, another EA fiasco. Another unfinished game. When will EA learn? Will they ever learn? I really hope they'll go bankrupt. Maybe they'll learn then
February 22, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Manga - Chapter 45 Review and Spoilers Discussion
Thank God the previous leaks were debunked because they made no sense and now we have the actual chapter which seems amazing and awesome. Moro really is powerful and I love how Vegeta gets the main stage here. So stick with us to see what else happens here.
February 21, 2019
[DEBUNKED] Dragon Ball Super Manga - Chapter 45 Leaks Discussion
DEBUNKED!!! Goku's about to doom the whole universe again because of his selfish and idiotic ways according to new leaks! Or is he? Maybe he is playing Moro! And is Moro really that powerful?
February 20, 2019
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review and Spoilers Discussion
In my opinion this movie isn't that bad! In fact it's enjoyable and good and thos plot holes? I think it's not that bad honestly and can be explained but still, it annoys some
February 18, 2019
Dragon Ball Super - How Much Is Broly's Power Level
Using all assumptions and using TotallyNotMark's calculations I'm gonna try and guess Broly's power level and boy is it way too high. Like logic bending high
February 16, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga - Chapter 217 Review and Spoilers Discussion
Class 1-A and Class 1-B have a lunch together, Bakugou trains with Midoriya, Monoma meets Eri and more!!! Join us and catch up to the manga
February 16, 2019
Video Game Reviews: What do critics think of Jump Force, FarCry New Dawn and....
Today I'll look at the reviews concerning five games, Far Cry New Dawn, Jump Force, Crackdown 3, Metro Exodus and Civ6 Gathering Storm. Are they worth your money or should you wait for a sale?
February 14, 2019
Jump Force User Reviews Paint a Bad Picture
User are already reviewing Jump Force and the score is not good. Sitting at 5.7!!! Most common complaint being limited movesets and cliche story with an OK gameplay
February 13, 2019
Retro Review: Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of the Dimensions
Thanks to LittleKuriboh I'm back into Yu-Gi-Oh and I watched the new movie and thanks to this movie I jow want an elevator to space....yeah. That happens.
February 13, 2019
Apex Legends: How did it succeed? And is it really banned in Iran?
Apex Legends truly went beyond with its gameplay and success. But how did it do it?? And also, did EA really ban a big chunk of its fanbase?
February 13, 2019
Gaming History Presents: The History of the Far Cry series (2004-2019)
There's not a lot of time remaining to the launch of Far Cry New Dawn and what better way to get ready for it by looking back at the rich history of Far Cry series. A series that had so much tonal change and probably set the bar for so many Open World games to follow. Stick with me to learn about how Far Cry series has changed over the years and is it actually worth your time or not?
February 11, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Dub - Episode 96 Review
Let's review how FUNimation has done in terms of this episode and whether it's good or bad. Reviewing every aspect of Dub not the episode in question.
February 10, 2019
Dragon Ball Super - Will the Manga and Anime merge?
Seeing as how the Movie took a lot of cues from the manga and manga decided to gloss over the movie in favor of its own story it might not be a bad idea to go ahead and have them follow the same story while this time anime follows the manga! But, will if be beneficial?
February 10, 2019
Dragon Ball Super: Should Dragon Ball Super Broly be adapted into an anime arc?
After seeing how much the movie crammed into itself it makes me think that having this Movie arc implemented into the Anime not only helps with the overall lore but at the same time gives manga enough time to get ahead of the anime so this time anime can follow the manga. And trust me there's so much content in the movie to be had that makes up for one hell of an anime arc.
February 9, 2019
Devil May Cry 5 - Demo Impressions
Capcom is truly back! They're on a hot streak with their games and boy does Devil May Cry 5 deliver on every front!!! This is a love letter to fans of the series whether old or now or fans of reboot. This...is...GOLD!
February 8, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga - Chapter 216 Review and Spoilers Discussion
There's a lot to unpack here including Shinso's fate as a hero department student, Midoriya's new quirk, Monoma doing something with a certain character. Oh boy there's just so much to unpack here. So jump in as I discuss it and also talk about some theories I have.
February 7, 2019
Wasted Dragon Ball Characters: Tien Shinhan
Today I'll talk about none other than Tien Shinhan (that's not his real name btw) and figure out what can be done with a badass character like him moving forward in Dragon Ball Super!
February 7, 2019
Game Review: Far Cry 3 Classic Edition
Let's see how well has this game aged and if it still holds up with its successors and open world games today. Far Cry 3 is almost 7 years old now and still, it may be the best Far Cry game Ubisoft made
February 6, 2019
Bioware's Anthem Open Demo Impressions
Well, the open demo ended and I collected my thoughts and it's time to see if this game actually has the potential to be a game better than Bungie's Destiny or it will waste its potential. Stick around and we'll see.
February 5, 2019
Gaming Discussion: Why is there so much Battle Royale games?
Apex Legends just launched and it made me think...why are there so many Battle Royale games? Is it hurting the industry and players? Are there too many copycats? And how can we use this trend of Battle Royale for better? Also don't forget to check out my previous episode all about CELL joining Universe 7 team in Tournament of Power :D
February 4, 2019
Dragon Ball Super: What if Cell joined the Universe 7 in Tournament of Power?
What if Cell were to join Universe 7's team in Tournament of Power? With his cells from Freeza, Goku and Vegeta he has a lot of potential to be super strong and useful! Well, in this Alternate Universe Fan Fiction he's part of the team and we see how it plays out! I hope you guys enjoy it and all voices are done by me. Don't forget to subscribe, share for more :D Thanks!
February 4, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Dub - Episode 96 Review
Funimation is definitely delivering every week with theur like dub for Dragon Ball Super and honestly I'm impressed. It's not just a copy of what the Orginial Dub did but rather their own take sometimes and some funny moments. So you better tune in and watch the rest of this amazing arc on Toonami!
February 3, 2019
DC Extended Universe News Update: Batman, Suicide Squad and more!
The Batman finally has a release date and we have new info on what it'll be like! Suicide Squad has a new director and it's going to be a relaunch!!! And...Kevin Smith reveals from his sources how Justice League would've been like and honestly...it's DARK! A huge thanks to you guys for your continued support. If you enjoyed this episode please Share and Subscribe! Also if you're a fan of My Hero Academia don't forget to listen to our previous episode discussing the new Chapter in the Manga!
February 2, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga - Chapter 215 Review and Spoilers Discussion
CHAPTER 215 IS HERE! Holy crap this was amazing!!! This whole mini-arc of Deku v Shinsou and this Arc of Class 1-A v Class 1-B is just freaking amazing!!! I loved the hell out of it and in this episode I discuss why this was an amazing arc and mini-arc. Join me as I review this and discuss everything that happens. Also if you want me to review this whole arc and the implications moving forward for the characters tell me so on Twitter. And don't forget that if you liked this episode please Subscribe and Share it. Thank you all :D
February 1, 2019
Gaming History Presents: The History of Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts 3 has finally launched and it did not disappoint. However if you're a first time player and if you're wondering on what to do on whether to buy the game or not then allow me to recap all there is, talk about the characters the history of its development and more so you can make an easier decision on your choice to jump into this huge franchise or not. By the way a huge thanks to all of you for joining me on my journey and I gotta say I'm so thankful as this month we had SIX TIMES more listen than the previous month. Thank you guys so much. I hope next month we beat this month's record.
January 31, 2019
Goofy Theories: SSJ4 Gogeta was the first Super Saiyan God?
So as the title implies this is a goofy theory. Just for fun, nothing serious. Just designed to be funny or sarcastic. And as for our first venture into crazy, goofy theories we'll talk about how Gogeta was the first to reach Super Saiyan God form. Yes even before Toriyama created it! Haha have fun!
January 30, 2019
Batman Arkham Crisis - Leaks and Discussion
A new "leak" apparently came about a game called Arkham Crisi and it's gaining traction as a possible genuine leak. Jeez. Well thank god you have me to debunk and discuss such leaks for you and believe me this leak...is pure utter crap! Why? Listen to this.... Join the discussion on twitter and tell me what you think of this "leak"
January 29, 2019
Wasted Dragon Ball Characters: Gohan
As per every week let's talk about one of my favourite characters in Dragon Ball, Gohan! Do note, while I don't expect Gohan to become a full-time fighter I think he needs to train to go further beyond and become stronger so that he can protect his family better. Or maybe even train? If need be. Thanks to 2Spooky on YouTube and his video as he kind of changed my mind about some things regarding Gohan so definitely give his video a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKHNQCAIoF0 And don't forget to Follow us on Twitter and express your opinions on this matter as well and comment under our new post and also we'll be having a giveaway very soon this weekend: https://twitter.com/N3rd_Fact0ry
January 29, 2019
My Hero Academia Relationship Analysis: Mina X Kirishima
As every week let's analyze these two and see if they're a good match, what made the fandom think of them as a couple and can it happen? Today we'll go deep in the manga so if you haven't read it beware minor spoilers!!! So still here? Let's go and see if our couple Mina and Kirishima are a good fit together.
January 28, 2019
Everything You Need To Know About Dragon Ball FighterZ Season 2 and Dragon Ball Project Z
Today I break down everything that e know about Dragon Ball FighterZ Season 2 characters such as Jiren and Videl and the two surprise characters, SSGSS Gogeta and Broly and also everything that we learned so far about Dragon Ball Project Z the new Action RPG game coming soon this year. Stick around to learn more about them
January 28, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Dub - Episode 95 Review
Great dubbing altogether. Loved Freeza here more than anyone else but.... why was the outro done in a way that looked like Bulma's in love with Goku???
January 27, 2019
Movies In-depth: How did Marvel Cinematic Universe Succeed?
Today I analyze the fabled Marvel Cinematic Universe and show you how much of a rocky start they had and how they almost failed but were saved by The Avengers! Let's examine Marvel's attempt at a Share Universe together and learn what worked!
January 27, 2019
Gaming News Update: Far Cry New Dawn Previews, Bethesda's New Fiasco, IGN Reviews Blunder and more
Join me as I recap some news from gaming industry...news such as IGN and their review blunder, Bethesda and their Fallout 76 jacket fiasco, Overwatch Lunar Year Update changes and more.... Also don't sleep on PlayStation's new Essential Deal as I take a look at them and see if they're worth your money.
January 26, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga - Chapter 214 Review and Spoilers Discussion
SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY New Chapter of My Hero Academia Manga has arrived and boy it's a doozy! Aizawa showing his Dadzawa side, Deku's new quirk in action, Monoma gets Deku's quirk!!! And...Mineta a hero??? Also I theorize about what might happen in Chapter 215 onward
January 26, 2019
Gaming In-depth: Debunking Development Hell Curse for Video Games
Let's talk about how development hell is not a bad thing and that so many great titles came out of it and yet we still think it's a bad thing!
January 25, 2019
EA is pulling off another Battlefront 2 with Anthem? Again?
Here we go again...nice job EA! Appealing to Critics but not the fans! How did that work with Battlefront 2 or Battlefield V? It seems EA is hard to work to ruin Anthem's chances before it even reaches the market. Isn't it time we the gamers made them pay for all their crap?
January 24, 2019
Gaming History: History of Resident Evil Series - Part 2
Before jumping in Resident Evil 2 Remake join me as I present you with the history of this amazing franchise so far. Second Part.... A bit long but I hope it's as in-depth as possible. Few Story spoilers here just talking about the history of the series Part 1: bit.ly/2B04v6S
January 24, 2019
Gaming History: History of Resident Evil Series - Part 1
Before jumping in Resident Evil 2 Remake join me as I present you with the history of this amazing franchise so far. It's a bit long but I hope it's as in-depth as possible. Few Story spoilers here just talking about the history of the series Part 2: bit.ly/2R9wgPW
January 24, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Toei Animation says they're making new Dragon Ball Super episodes UPDATE: Toei Animation Responds
UPDATE: Toei Animation Responds to the rumors A new report from NATPE by World Screen came that claims Toei Animation has talked about making more Dragon Ball Super episodes! Is it going to happen?? Will we see a revival?
January 23, 2019
91st Academy Awards Predictions and Discussion
Well the nominations are out and they all seem good and fine but...Black Panther made history as the first Comic Book movie to get nominated to Best Picture! Will it win though? Credit to the amazing @BossLogic for the cover art of the episode
January 23, 2019
Game Discussion: What happens if Activision actually goes under?
Will it be beneficial to the industry? Will we see a big change in industry's behaviour? Or will we see a terrible ramification after it?
January 23, 2019
Wasted Dragon Ball Characters: Majin Buu
Today we analyze none other than Majin Buu who has been reduced to a bumbling, comedy relief character in Dragon Ball Super. Can we fix him? Hell yes, and I explain how! Also take a listen to my other episode trying to figure out Buu's Origins: https://bit.ly/2Waxga7
January 22, 2019
Gaming News Update (22nd January)
Ace Combat 7 releases to great reviews, tops Red Dead Redemption 2 in this week's sales and Division 2's nee PvP gets explained and Dragon Ball FighterZ news!
January 22, 2019
Dragon Ball Super: What's Kale's role? Can she beat Broly?
Today I analyze Kale's role in Dragon Ball Super and her power level compared to the New Broly
January 22, 2019
My Hero Academia Relationship Analysis - Bakugou X Uraraka
We continue this series with our new episode talking about another famous relationship that fandom loves. But should they be together in canon as well?
January 21, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Manga - Chapter 44 Review and Spoilers Discussion
FULL SPOILERS IN EPISODE, BE WARNED Today not only do I review Chapter 44 of Dragon Ball Super Manga but also read through it with the voices of Goku, Vegeta and Moro and discuss it and theorize about Chapter 45. Also tell me what you think of my Moro voice ;)
January 21, 2019
Dragon Ball Super - Old Broly vs New Broly
Let's compare these two versions of Broly and see if the new version is an improvement over the old one or not
January 20, 2019
My Hero Academia: The Villains' Bar, A Parody - Episode 1
So coming fresh off of "MHA: Overhaul Enters" here we have the official title and series for my new voice parody of these characters
January 20, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Broly Review
My own review for Dragon Ball Super Broly. Be warned there are spoilers!!!
January 19, 2019
Dragon Ball Super Manga - Chapter 44 Leaks Discussion
Let's discuss the newly released leaks before the official release of the manga in just a few days to see what's going on!
January 19, 2019
Dragon Ball Z vs My Hero Academia: First 200 Chapters Comparison
In this episode I compare the first 200 chapters for each manga to see who did a better job
January 19, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga - Chapter 213 Review and Theories
No spoilers here in description! Just jump in the episode because this chapter blew my mind!!!
January 18, 2019
Wasted Dragon Ball Characters: Goten and Trunks
The first in a long series where I talk about characters that can have more to do and should have more to do because of their potential
January 17, 2019
DC Animated Movie: Reign of The Supermen - Differences with the Comics
As promised here are the spoilers and differences between the comics and the movie and if it's a better change or a worse one!
January 17, 2019
Assassin's Creed Odyssey DLC Review: Legacy of The First Blade - Shadow Heritage
Let's review the second DLC to Assassin's Creed Odyssey and see if it's worth a buy
January 16, 2019
DC Animated Movie Review: Reign of The Supermen
Spoiler free and short review of the animated movie. Will do another spoilery episode talking about the differences and changes from the comics
January 16, 2019
Spider-Man Far From Home Trailer Analysis and Theory
Cool trailer but full of mysteries (no pun) and yet maybe a slight connection to Endgame with a theory I have
January 16, 2019
My Hero Academia Relationship Analysis: Kirishima/Bakugou, Ship or Pass?
In these special episodes we analyse whether these characters are a good couple or just good enough for fan fiction?
January 15, 2019
Game Discussion: What did Mario do right to beat Sonic?
Let's analyze and discuss what did Mario do right to stay ahead of Sonic
January 14, 2019
Movie Discussion: How did Aquaman surpass 1 Billion Dollars?
Aquaman just surpassed 1 billion and we're gonna discuss how did that happen
January 14, 2019
Anime Discussion: Vegeta vs All Might: Which is Chris Sabat's best role?
Let's disect these two roles by performance and character and see which reigns supreme
January 13, 2019
Anime Discussion: How to fix Goku in Dragon Ball Super
Let's discuss how to fix this beloved character in a series where he was turned into a goofball
January 12, 2019
Game Discussion: How to fix Red Dead Online
This Online mode won't be as good as GTA Online. That much is obvious. But can it be an exciting Online mode on its own?
January 12, 2019
Game Discussion: What went wrong with Sonic the Hedgehog?
Let's discuss what went wrong with this beloved character. Was it Sega? Was it the 3D world?
January 11, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Bungie parts ways with Activision
They did it they actually did it. Who would've thought?
January 10, 2019
Super Dragon Ball Heroes - Episode 7 Review
Universe 6 is in peril and an old villain returns as broken as possible to exact revenge
January 10, 2019
Gaming and Movie News Update - January 9th
Spider-Man PS4 is getting a "fantastic" DLC apparently, Aquaman closes in on 1 Billion and a very highly anticipated game gets cancelled
January 10, 2019
HBO's Watchmen: What do we know so far
Let's discuss everything that we know from this show and try to guess what it is all about
January 8, 2019
Does the Video Game Industry hate its fanbase?
It's safe to say that the Video Game Industry doesn't care about their fanbase anymore and here's why
January 8, 2019
Aquaman's surprise box office haul! Is US box office relevant anymore?
It seems international markets are single handedly carrying this movie to 1 Billion! Do you think it can charge past further expectations?
January 7, 2019
Dragon Ball Super: Is Mastered Ultra Instinct really that powerful?
Today I discuss whether or not Mastered Ultra Instinct is as powerful as we think it is
January 7, 2019
Dragon Ball FighterZ vs Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: Which game is right for you?
Let's discuss the key differences between the two games and see which one you guys will like more
January 6, 2019
How to fix Dragon Ball Super Anime
Let's talk about how they can improve on this series and how they can incorporate GT into it as well
January 5, 2019
Dragon Ball GT v Dragon Ball Super: Which is a better follow-up to Dragon Ball Z?
Let's compare these two follow-up series and see which one does a better job of continuing that story.
January 3, 2019
New Games Announcements Predictions for 2019
We're not talking about games that are already announced just those that we think might be announced. Any ideas? Hit me up on Twitter
January 3, 2019
Retro Review: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Just like with No Man's Sky let's see if this game holds up after many years after release.
January 2, 2019
My Hero Academia Manga Chapter 212 Review
Another short chapter, some answers and much more questions popping up!!! Horikoshiiiiiii!!!!!
December 31, 2018
Why Dragon Ball Z is better than Dragon Ball Super
After rewatching both series again I've come to the conclusion adnto why the old series still reigns supreme over the new one
December 31, 2018
DC Movies News Update: Aquaman sells really well and JL Snyder Cut incoming??
So much to cover so little time
December 30, 2018
My Hero Academia: Overhaul Enters - Christmas Special
A special Christmas episode for you guys to enjoy😁🙏Hope you guys like it
December 27, 2018
My Hero Academia: Overhaul Enters Pilot (FanFiction Project) + Giveaway
Today we launch the first episode for our newest fan fic series about My Hero Academia plus to celebrate 100 Episodes we have a Giveaway for a 10$ PSN Code. Join now!
December 24, 2018
Spider-Man PS4 Silver Lining DLC Review
The final DLC arrives and let's see if this whole package is worth buying or not
December 22, 2018
Super Dragon Ball Heroes Episode 6 Review
Jump Festa is in high gear and let's see what this new episode has in store and whether or not a new Dragon Ball Super anime will be announced
December 22, 2018
GameSpot publishes a triggering article on Spider-Man
It's not cool to see a so-called journalist act like a child. And this dude... really acted like a child
December 21, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Manga Chapter 43 Review
Done in the style of last review. With voices and read through. Hope you guys enjoy it
December 21, 2018
My Hero Academia Chapter 211 Review
Short and...confusing chapter
December 21, 2018
Insomniac Games Holiday Surprise and Deku joins Jump Force
Not gonna spoil the surprise here. But it's a good one
December 20, 2018
My Hero Academia Abridged By JoyRide Entertainment Review
Worth the time or not? Let's find out
December 19, 2018
My Hero Academia Season 4 Breaking News
Tune in to find out the news!!!!
December 19, 2018
Oscars Reveal Preliminary Nominees List for 9 Categories
Let's discuss this Disney infected list
December 18, 2018
A Way Out - Review
A fantastic game, a surprise to everyone and let's hope they make a sequel to this
December 17, 2018
My Hero Academia: Midoriya's Regeneration Quirk Theory
Is it possible that Deku does have a quirk and it might be the regeneration? Maybe that's why he act so reckless in fights because subconsciously he knows he had it?
December 16, 2018
My Hero Academia: Chapter 210 Review and Theories
The new chapter is here!!! And booooy it's a doozy! Without any spoilers here let's delve deep into it in the episode.
December 15, 2018
Dragon Ball Meets Earth Fighters - Episode 20 Special
Finally the episode to end Season 1 and I hope you guys will enjoy it. Until next season!
December 12, 2018
Dragon Ball Super - Who's Stronger? Vegito or Gogeta
Let's discuss Shonen Jump's claim and see if they're right or not
December 12, 2018
My Hero Academia: All For One and Izuku's Connection?
Let's talk about the Harry Potter-esque connection these two might have and the side effects it might have
December 10, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Broly: Is Broly a tease towards Super Saiyan 4?
Based on his savage form and some info I predict that he will be the first Saiyan to achieve Super Saiyan 4! Why? Stick around
December 10, 2018
VENOM Movie Review
Finally! Let's review this critically panned yet beloved audience movie and see which is it
December 8, 2018
DC Comics Doomsday Clock #8 Review
The fantastic saga written by Geoff Johns continues and yet we still have more questions than answers.
December 8, 2018
PlayStation Classic: Why do people hate it?
Let's review all the reasons that people hate PlayStation Classic for and find out why
December 8, 2018
My Hero Academia Chapter 209 Theories
After this so called Filler chapter we get a lot of ideas and theories about what's gonna happen soon and boy it's a doozy
December 8, 2018
The Game Awards 2018 Recap
Let's recap every announcement, every reveal and every win (not really) Stick with us
December 7, 2018
Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade Review and Spoiler Discussion
The episode 1 of this new DLC is out now and I'll review it to tell you if it's worth it or not? And I'll discuss the many many new info given to us by this DLC than can change the AC lore in a big way
December 6, 2018
BREAKING: FarCry New Dawn Leaks
The new FarCry game's cover has leaked and it looks similar to FarCry 5 in many ways. Could it be a continuation of it?
December 6, 2018
Movie News Update (6th of December)
Avengers 4 Trailer Update, Aquaman Movie Reactions, Shazam and Spider-man Trailers, Star Wars IX News and more in today's news update
December 6, 2018
Gaming News Update (6th of December)
Bethesda again this time with a leak, New games like Mutant and Just Cause get released and Battlefield drops to 30$ for previous buyers. Would you buy it?
December 6, 2018
The Game Awards 2018 Predictions and Rumors
We review the latest rumors regarding this beloved Awards show and predict who will win what :D Stick around
December 4, 2018
Gaming News Update (4th of December)
Bethesda finally gives in to fans about the Canvas Bag controversy, Rockstar responds to grindy nature of Red Dead Online and EA mocks their fans and tries to save face.
December 4, 2018
No Man's Sky Review (After the NEXT Update)
So today I'll review this game 2 years after launch and multiple updates to see if it's actually good enough for people to return to it or it's still not what was promised
December 4, 2018
Dragon Ball News Update
Anime Music Pack 2, New AMV Trailer for DBS Broly, New SPOILERS Trailer for DBS Broly and....is the anime going to be renewed soon?
November 30, 2018
Fallout 76: A New Controversy Everyday
It takes a lot for a company to be the headline of controversy everyday and on a rush to be the most hated gaming company after being beloved by players for many years
November 30, 2018
Dragon Ball Super - Buu's Origin Theory
Thanks to many YouTube videos and articles I finally may have a theory regarding where our fat gumball came from originally
November 25, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Broly: Why didn't Goku use Kaioken Theory
Now thanks to a YouTuber and his video I just got an idea about what happened that Goku and Vegeta refused to use the powered up forms.
November 22, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Manga Chapter 42 Review
The latest chapter is out at least the english version and I'll live review it for you to see if it's any good
November 21, 2018
PS5 v Xbox Scarlet: A New Console War?
Is it truly ok to go to war over consoles? Or it doesn't make sense anymore?
November 21, 2018
Fantastic Beasts Crimes of Grindelwald Continuity Issues
I'll talk about all the issues people have with this movie and why it totally forgets all the laws in Harry Potter universe
November 19, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Broly Spoilers Discussion
As the title suggest massive spoiler so don't listen if you don't wanna be spoiled
November 19, 2018
Dragon Ball Super's Newest Manga Chapter Revealed
Set after the DBS Broly movie this new chapter called Galactic Patrol Prisoner offers a new twist and reveal right in the preview and I'll discuss what it can mean
November 18, 2018
PlayStation is missing E3 2019! What does it mean?
I analyze Sony's recent move and whether it's a bad thing or not! (Spoilers: It's not!)
November 17, 2018
Update on new upcoming games
I discuss the upcoming games scores from users and critics and if they're worth the buy?
November 16, 2018
Activision at odds with Bungie about Destiny
Activision isn't known for its amazing business plans and apparently that means problems with Bungie regarding Destiny's future.
November 16, 2018
Blizzard News: Overwatch Update and Diablo Immortal Backlash
I discuss the upcoming update for Overwatch and is the backlash towards Diablo Immortal justified???
November 11, 2018
PS5, Xbox "3" New Rumours (Take with Huge Grain of Salt)
A new report suggests the new consoles will be released sooner than expected but I think it's bogus! Stick around to find out why
November 11, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Broly Final Trailer Analysis
My god this trailer was amazing!!! Go watch it and get hyped while I analyze the trailer in question
November 8, 2018
My Hero Academia: What does All For One want with Tomura Theory
My ideas as to what All For One needs from Tomura Shigaraki. Contains some mild manga spoilers
November 7, 2018
Dragon Ball Super v My Hero Academia
Is the legend itself facing serious competition from a newcomer? Is DBS kind of bland compared to DBZ? Stick with me to find the answer
November 6, 2018
Nerd News (November 6)
Diablo Immortal Fiasco, Rainbow Six removing blood?, Venom is most profitable Spider-Man movie and more...
November 6, 2018
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review
This review will be put into multiple parts simply to make it easier to listen to. Each one is 20-25 mins Enjoy
November 3, 2018
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Hints and Tips for Platinum Guide
My personal tips and hints from my Platinum run. Do listen to this before playing the game because these tips help you whether you want Platinum or not.
November 3, 2018
Spider-Man v Batman Arkham: Which is better?
Which game will reign supreme? Can the new challenger (Spider-Man) hold a candle to Batman the King or will it fall?
October 25, 2018
Wonder Woman 84 "Flashpoint" Rumors
Is this true? Hell no! And I'm here to say why
October 24, 2018
Spider-Man PS4: The Heist DLC Review
Is this DLC worth the price or should you wait for discount?
October 24, 2018
Spider-Man PS4: In-Depth Review
This is an in-depth and looong review of every aspect of the game and it includes NG+ review alongside how long does the game last you for and should you rent? Buy new? Or used?
October 22, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Manga Chapter 41 Review
My review of DB Super manga's new chapter and how it had such iconic moments!!!
October 22, 2018
My Hero Academia - The Traitor's Identity
My theory about the traitor and Dabi as a Todoroki
October 18, 2018
Nerd News - October 16th
Black Ops 4 terrible user score, Venom wins second weekend and Ben Affleck and Henry Cavil are out???
October 16, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Analysis Theory
An alleged synopsis of the movie is out and it's giving me some ideas about the movie's story. Think you agree?
October 16, 2018
Digital v Physical: Which kind should you opt for?
In this epuside I explain Pros and Cons of Digital v Physical games and which is better according to my experience
October 13, 2018
Gaming News - October 11
AC Odyssey initial sales, PSN name change and more...
October 11, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Season 1
The full first season of my fan made series in one biiiig episode. Enjoy ;) Episode 20 will also be released alongside it
October 9, 2018
Venom Movie's Box Office Numbers Analysis and AC Odyssey's Microtransactions!?
Venom is...a success apparently and AC Odyssey is having a fiasco between users because of its use of microtransactions.
October 7, 2018
Most Replayable Games
Inspired by WhatCulture's list I'm doing my own list consisting of both Online and Offline games. So tell me. What are your most replayable games and do you agree with this list?
October 7, 2018
Today in Nerd World - October 6th
NYCC Coverage, AC Odyssey fiasco, Rocksteady's new game and more
October 6, 2018
Dragon Ball Super Broly 2nd Trailer Analysis
We take a look at the new trailer just released and analyze it to understand this movie a little more.
October 4, 2018
Today in Nerd World - October 2nd
Today we discuss Venom's reviews, AC: Odyssey terrible user score and more...
October 3, 2018
Video Game Pre-Orders are awful!?
What happened to these pre-orders??? Why are they so bad nowadays?? It doesn't make it rewarding to pre-order a game anymore
September 29, 2018
PS Vita vs Nintendo Switch
Let's see how the new Nintendo console fairs against the veteran PS Vita
September 28, 2018
Sony's "SpiderVerse" Plans
What we know so far of Sony's plans for their own shared universe. Their second attempt
September 8, 2018
New Venom Leak about the Rating
Well that was a surprise... I've been given some info on the movie and the ratings fiasco going on and well, it's pretty interesting.
September 8, 2018
My Experience from Year 1 of Guitar Playing
All the wisdom I can impart to new guitarists around the world looking to find out what awaits them in the first year of guitar playing.
September 6, 2018
Oscars: The way to relevancy
Is Academy's new strategy a good one? Or are they just too desperate?
August 9, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 19
The penultimate episode to the first Season Finale and the first part of a two part arc. Stay tuned
August 4, 2018
Venom Trailer Analysis
In this episode we discuss the new trailer for Venom and how it differs from every other superhero movie and how it's exciting as hell
August 2, 2018
James Gunn and other Fiascos
My two cents on everything that happened to James Gunn and everyone else and how we as a society reacted to these situations
July 25, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 18
Vegeta faces his biggest challenge yet. Can we beat the Monk's challenge or will he fail?
July 24, 2018
Dragon Ball Super: Broly - Trailer Reaction and Analysis
Loved the new trailer and I have a lot of thought and theories regarding this new trailer and the story. Broly 4EVER!!!
July 20, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 17
Goku and Vegeta apparently survive Broly's onslaught, but at what cost? And what will they do next?
July 17, 2018
Uncharted Fan Film starring Nathan Fillion Review
A definite must-watch for every single video game fan or Uncharted fan. This, this is how video game movies must be made. This 15 min short fan film gave us the best video game movie we're ever gonna get.
July 16, 2018
Super Dragon Ball Heroes Episode 2 Review
The new episode for this Promotional anime is online and wow is this a good one compared to the first episode.
July 16, 2018
The Problem with the Video Games Industry Part 4
Remasters are what killed this generation!!! Why aren't there any new ideas anymore??
July 13, 2018
Dragon Ball Super: Broly - Story Theories
After the surprise announcement I've come up with a list of theories regarding the story based on what we know so far.
July 10, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 16
The final episode in the Broly's Current Arc. Find out how powerful Broly really is....!
July 8, 2018
The Problem with the Video Game Industry Part 3
Let's talk about how our classics are dying and/or are being milked.
July 8, 2018
Comics: Batman #50 Review
My review of the much-anticipated issue of Batman The Wedding! Does it live up to the hype?
July 5, 2018
The Problem with the Video Game Industry Part 2
Today we discuss the poison of this industry....Microtransactions!!!!
July 5, 2018
The Problem with Game Industry Part 1
Let's talk about why the gaming industry has somehow lost its touch in the recent years
July 3, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 15
The fight with Broly continues as they struggle to stay alive and wait for the help to arrive...but will it be enough?
July 1, 2018
Super Dragon Ball Heroes Episode 1 Review
My personal review of this Promotional Anime and a summary of what happens
July 1, 2018
Ubisoft's Connected Universe??
Is it possible Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia and Splinter Cell all take place in the same universe???
June 29, 2018
The Crew 2 Open Beta Hands-On
The latest game from Ubisoft already finished and released in a glorified demo! But is it any good?
June 25, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 14
Hwoarong recalls his first meeting with Broly and what led him to be here....Part 1
June 24, 2018
Death of Superman Animation Review
The latest DC Animated Movie delivers immensely and does not disappoint at all! It adapts this stroy line better than any other movie before it
June 21, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 13
Hwoarong the legendary Tekken fighter trains Goku and Vegeta at last...
June 17, 2018
Sony's E3 2018 Briefing
My thoughts on Sony's E3 presentation
June 12, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 12
Goku and Vegeta have to prove themselves worthy before they can ask for the Master's help. Will they succeed?
June 10, 2018
Microsoft's E3 2018 Briefing
My thoughts on Microsoft's E3 briefing
June 10, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 11
Ryu makes a last stsnd against his sworn enemy and Goku and Vegeta look for the south tower's master
June 7, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 10
Goku and Vegeta continue with their training while they also learn of a new threat which may not leave them alone any time soon...
June 5, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 9
Goku and Vegeta have to train with Ryu in order to get their powers back. But will that be enough? What dangers lie ahead for them? And will they be prepared?
June 2, 2018
Detroit: Become Human Review
My personal review of the newest Sony Exclusive
June 2, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 8
The battle between The Shimada Brothers with Goku and Vegeta begins.... With a surprise!
May 30, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 7
Goku and Vegeta are on their way to a monk who can tell them all about the Dark Entity Yet a long path must be taken before truth can reveal itself...
May 29, 2018
Let's Discuss FarCry 5's Ending
Spoilers duh! We're gonna discuss the ending to this game and how does it impacts your thougts on a AAA game with such ending!
May 28, 2018
A few points about DB meets Earth Fighters
Just a few points about my series nothing too bad, just explaining a couple stuff Thanks for supporting me and I appreciate you guys telling your friends about the Podcast and love to hear your criticisms 🙏
May 28, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 5
Finally! The battle between Goku and the fabled warrior commences. Who will win? Who will lose? What will Vegeta do?
May 26, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 6
The conclusion to Ryu and Goku's fight And a mystery begins...!
May 26, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 4
They finally are on their way to meet the fabled fighter. But not everything seems to go smoothly...well not exactly anyway!
May 19, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 3
On this episode Goku fights with Marshall Law unable to turn into Super Saiyan and wants to test our first fighter's strength. Who will win?
May 18, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 2
What do you do when you're a Saiyan and super hungry?? What do you even eat?? That's a tough choice...
May 17, 2018
Dragon Ball meets Earth Fighters - Episode 1
A new voice series done by me to make a fun parody of our favourite fighters! All characters belong to their perspective owners
May 16, 2018
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If you're going to smuggle a half-million dollars worth for heroin and speed through Hartsfield-Jackson International, try not to forget it at baggage claim.
People lose and forget bags at the airport all the time—hell, there's even a reality show about the auctions airlines hold to move unclaimed bags. But when you're attempting to move six-figures of Horse across an international border aboard a commercial flight, ensuring that you retrieve that mule bag should generally be at the top of your priority list. It was not, however, at the top of any list belonging to three Delta employees—Luis Marroquin, Carlos R. Springer, and Kelvin Rondon—recently indicted by a grand jury on felony smuggling charges.
According to US Attorney Sally Quillian Yates, on January 13th , a Delta agent discovered the unclaimed bag on a carosel bearing tags from Flight 364 from Mexico City. When Customs agents inspected the parcel, they discovered numerous baggies of both meth and heroin. Police traced the package back to the trio after they interviewed Springer, who oversaw the unloading of Flight 364, and discovered incriminating texts from Marroquin. If convicted, each man is looking at a maximum of life in prison and a $10 million fine. [ACJ - Image: the AP]


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GLSEN Partners With Lady Gaga
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Dec 20, 2012
Los Angeles, CA (December 20, 2012) – The Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) announced today that it will launch the Born Brave Bus Tour, which will join Lady Gaga on the road for the U.S. leg of her Born This Way Ball tour. The pre-concert "tailgate" will provide a space for young people, ages 13-25, to gather and celebrate their individuality in a safe arena where everyone is encouraged to be the person they were born to be. The Born Brave Bus Tour will allow youth to get more deeply involved in the Born This Way Foundation movement while also connecting them with local resources in their communities in an effort to inspire bravery and promote self-acceptance. Guests will join like-minded peers as they enjoy food, music by Lady Starlight, and fun, interactive activities.
For the tour, BTWF has joined forces with several distinguished frontline partners at a national and local level including Campus Pride, GLSEN, Hive & YOUMedia, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Council for Behavioral Health, MENTOR, Mentoring USA, The Trevor Project and YSA (Youth Service America). Each organization will have an on-site presence, offering visitors access to resources available in their communities including behavioral and mental health services, school psychologists, mentoring, volunteer opportunities and bullying and suicide prevention resources. Guests to the Born Brave Bus will also have the opportunity to learn new digital media skills and to participate in research supported by BTWF.
"Now more than ever, our kids need access to support within their communities, including mental health services," said Cynthia Germanotta, BTWF President and Co-Founder. "By connecting youth to these local resources, we hope to plant the seeds that will help them deal with today's challenges and inspire them to continue exercising their strength and bravery well after the Born Brave Bus leaves town. We are incredibly grateful to our partners for helping to make the Born Brave Bus Tour a reality. To have this many reputable, national organizations come together at a local level is revolutionary."
With Viacom as its lead media partner, the foundation has also partnered with the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The California Endowment and The Berkman Center at Harvard to explore the best ways to reach youth and create a new culture of kindness, bravery, acceptance and empowerment.
Connie Yowell, MacArthur's Director of Education, said, "MacArthur's support for the Born This Way Foundation will help create opportunities for more youth to engage in learning that is relevant to their lives and prepares them for success in school, the workplace, and their communities. But for this to happen, teens must first feel safe and have access to information and resources to provide for their health and well-being, and the Born Brave Bus Tour will seed opportunities to do so across the country."
"The Born Brave Bus is highlighting the importance of youth service organizations around the country for a celebration of bravery and self-acceptance," said Dr. Bob Ross, CEO and President of The California Endowment. "Add in a tailgate with music and food to make it cool, Lady Gaga is redefining bravery to mean it's okay to have fun but also seek out services for anything from behavioral health challenges to safety issues in a youth person's local community."
Philippe Dauman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom, said, "We are proud to stand among the worthy organizations that have come together for the Born Brave Bus Tour. In the spirit of Viacommunity, we are engaging our partners to connect with youth where they live, through on-the-ground activities to deepen our collective impact."
The first stop of the Born Brave Bus Tour will be January 14th in Tacoma, Washington. For additional U.S. tour dates, please visit http://www.ladygaga.com/bornthiswayball/. Before and after the bus' arrival, head to the BTWF website for area-specific updates and later this month, youth will be able to pre-register for the Born Brave Bus experience in their area online at www.bornthiswayfoundation.org.
To donate to the BTWF movement, please visit www.bornthiswayfoundation.org. Donations will go toward empowering young people, and addressing the issues of self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring and career development. Together we will change our culture, and create a braver and kinder world.
About The Born This Way Foundation
Led by Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta, Born This Way Foundation was founded in 2011 to foster a more accepting society. The Foundation is dedicated to creating a safe community where individuality is celebrated by connecting youth with the skills, resources and opportunities they need to build a braver, kinder world. BTWF, a non-profit charitable organization, addresses issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring and career development through research, education and advocacy. Please visit www.bornthiswayfoundation.org and join the youth-powered movement to build a braver, kinder world.
About Campus Pride
Campus Pride is the leading national collegiate organization serving universities, campus groups and student leaders, helping them commit to, create and maintain safer college environments for LGBT students. The organization coordinates the nation's largest student-driven network focused on developing campus policies, practices and programs to support LGBT and ally students across the United States.
About GLSEN
GLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community. For information on GLSEN's research, educational resources, public policy advocacy, student organizing programs and educator training initiatives, visit www.glsen.org.
About Hive
Hive is a network of civic and cultural institutions dedicated to transforming the learning landscape by creating opportunities for youth to explore their interests through connected learning experiences.
About the National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP) School psychologists work with parents, educators, and community providers to create safe, supportive schools, promote students' academic success, and support their healthy behavior and development. NASP empowers school psychologists and works with allied professionals, child/youth advocates, and policymakers to advance effective practices that improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health.
About The National Council for Behavioral Health
The National Council for Behavioral Health is the nation's leading mental health and addiction organization representing 2,000 organizations across the US that serve some of the most vulnerable adults and children with mental illness and addiction disorders. The National Council coordinates the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)program across the US that has taught approximately 80,000 Americans how to recognize and response appropriately to people in need. In 2013 MHFA will focus on outreach to those who work with youth.
About MENTOR
MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership is the unifying champion for expanding quality youth mentoring relationships in the United States. MENTOR's goal is to help young people by providing a public voice, developing and delivering resources to mentoring programs nationwide, and promoting quality for mentoring through standards, cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art tools. MENTOR works closely with MENTOR's network of Mentoring Partnerships and more than 5,000 mentoring programs and volunteer centers throughout the country, serving more than three million children50 states. MENTOR serves young people between the ages of 6 and 24, and its work over more than two decades has helped millions of young people find the support and guidance they need to build productive and meaningful lives. MENTOR is headquartered in Boston, MA.
About Mentoring USA
Mentoring USA is a leading national provider of one-to-one site-based mentoring programs to enable young people to achieve their potential. Mentoring USA's mission is to create sustained and supportive mentor relationships for youth in need ages 7-21. The program matches youth across the country with trained volunteer adult mentors who can guide them in developing healthy lifestyles and better self-esteem, and academic achievement.
Mentoring USA's mentor training and curriculum are nationally recognized and its curriculum includes diversity appreciation, anti-bullying, financial literacy, job shadowing, academic support and healthy lifestyles initiatives, including a tennis program in partnership with the USTA. Mentoring USA's programs have a proven track record of success-100% of the students in Mentoring USA's school-based and community-based mentoring programs have consistently moved on to the next grade level. Mentoring USA also provides international mentoring programs through Mentoring Italia and Mentoring Espana. See www.mentoringusa.org to learn more about Mentoring USA.
About The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people under 24. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its free and confidential lifeline and instant messaging services, in-school workshops, educational materials, online resources and advocacy. Honored by the White House as a "Champion of Change," The Trevor Project is a leader and innovator in suicide prevention. Learn more at TheTrevorProject.org.
About YOUmedia
Based on a teen learning space at the Harold Washington Library in downtown Chicago, YOUmedia are spaces where kids explore, express, and create using digital media. They connect youth with books, media, and institutions in their city to encourage collaboration and creativity. YOUmedia's core philosophy is that youth are best engaged when they're following their passions, collaborating with others, and being makers and doers, not passive consumers.
About YSA (Youth Service America)
YSA (Youth Service America) improves communities by increasing the number and diversity of young people serving in substantive roles. Through campaigns such as Global Youth Service Day and Semester of Service; YSA Grants and awards programs; and resources and training opportunities, YSA activates millions of young people each year. Working with - and on behalf of - youth, adult mentors, organizations and schools, YSA promotes a global culture of engaged youth committed to a lifetime of community action, learning, leadership, and achievement. www.YSA.org and www.GYSD.org.