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Over the past year, I have immersed myself in books about Africa, about AIDS, about developmental work. These are not easy reading. They are heartbreaking. They make me feel ashamed of my world, of my own comfort. But I feel compelled to keep reading, to try to understand, to prepare myself for the day when someone asks me, "why didn't you do anything?" I'm trying to understand what I can do. I'm trying to find somewhere to pin my hope in all the hopelessness.
One of the places for hope is in children. AIDS in Africa has taken a terrible toll on children. Orphans lose their parents, miss out on their educations, go to bed hungry, and are often infected with the virus themselves. But if there is anything that will remind you that Africa is not a lost cause, it's the fact that these children themselves still cling to hope. If they can hope, the least I can do is not shut my eyes to their pain. It's the very least.
Deborah Ellis spent time in Africa collecting the experiences of children for
Our Stories, Our Songs: African Children Talk about AIDS. The book is geared to a young audience, giving youth in Africa a chance to share their lives with their peers in the developed world. It provides a good introduction for kids who want to know more about AIDS and about how their lives might compare to those of children elsewhere in the world.
As an adult reader, what struck me was the simplicity of the stories. The kids Ellis interviewed speak plainly about their lives. That's the tragedy and miracle of kids; they only know what they know.
For instance, Namitso, 14, relates what he saw in a local hospital where he visited his mother:
I saw a lot of people die. They'd die, and they'd be carried out. Their bed would soon be used by someone else. The dead person just went away.
Some people couldn't eat, and I helped them eat. Some people cried all night. Sometimes I would sit with them so they didn't feel alone. Sometimes I tried to cover my ears because I didn't want to hear their cries.
I learned how to love people, by taking care of my mother.
There is a part of me that is outraged that a boy should not only watch his mother die, but in facilities so basic that he winds up as a caregiver not just for his mother, but for the other patients. I am angry that Africa is so overwhelmed, and that we do so little to help, that we leave the care of the dying to grieving boys. But at the same time, I am inspired by Namitso, who is so willing to give of himself and so able to find a lesson in tragedy.
AIDS has affected Africa long enough that there are children who know no other way of life, who don't remember a time when people's parents didn't shrivel and die in their prime. Beyond the grief, many of the children affected by AIDS face very basic struggles. Loni, 13, shares a not-unusual story:
My father had died. I felt like the world had stopped. Other things went on as before — school, living with Gogo — but everything was different, too. Our problems got bigger. My father didn't help us much when he was sick, but we kept thinking he would get better. Gogo spent her money on medicines for him, thinking he would get better and be able to take care of us. But he died, and we had no money. Gogo spent her savings trying to make him better, and then burying him.
Loni's story reminds us that when we talk about the AIDS crisis in Africa, we are not just talking about an illness, but about its social and economic effects as well. Ellis's interviews allow children to see that as terrible as losing a parent is, it is made worse when that loss also leads to you losing a home, or an education, or a counted-on income — all the stability of normal life. The insecurity of it is tremendous.
The situation in many parts of Africa is dire. Twelve-year old Mitto: "The thing I want most is a passport. There must be happier places."
Ellis has done a tremendous job in giving these children a voice, one that will inspire, sadden and educate other young people. She finds hope without sugar-coating the realities. Indeed, it is the hope of these kids that you remember after the book is put away. For instance, Richimani's description of life at the Mpemba Boys Home:
This is not a bad place. I sleep in a real bed instead of on cement, and there is food for me to eat. I can also go to school and they teach us a trade. Sometimes we play football. My life is better here than it has been in a long time…When I get out, I would eventually like to be a typist in an office. That would be easy work. I would wear clean clothes every day and be paid every week.
Even more hopeful is 17-year-old Chipeero's vow:
I will always keep myself safe from AIDS. I am a man, and I will look after myself, as a man should.
Our Stories, Our Songs is a good introduction to the Sub-Saharan AIDS crisis for children and a reminder of the human realities of the crisis for readers of all ages. It is heartbreaking, but even more it is inspiring, as Ellis herself says in the introduction:
A whole generation has come of age with this disease clouding their futures. I expected to find mourning, fear, and death — and I did find those things. But I also found courage, celebration, community, and the determination of people getting on with the business of life.
Ellis's discovery is the reader's gain.
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An April 11 MV-22B Osprey crash in Morocco occurred because the pilot committed a fundamental flying error which investigators have found was rendered irreversible by a tailwind neither he nor a second pilot in the cockpit noticed, AOL Defense has confirmed.
The Defense Department announced June 29 that the Marine Corps had ruled out any "mechanical or material failure" in the accident, in which two Marines were killed and the two pilots were injured.
"This wasn't a tiltrotor accident; it was bad flying," said a government source with detailed knowledge of the findings, which are still being reviewed by Marine Corps leaders.
Two military officers familiar with the findings separately confirmed that the pilot of the mishap aircraft started the sequence of events that culminated in the crash by violating an explicit instruction in the Osprey's flight manual.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Foreign buyers eyeing V-22 Osprey
(Reuters) - Several countries are competing to become the first foreign buyer of the U.S. military's V-22 tilt-rotor aircraft, which flies like a plane but takes off and lands like a helicopter, according to the Marine Corps colonel who runs the program.
Colonel Greg Masiello said officials from more than 12 countries, including eight air chiefs, got demonstration flights at the Farnborough International Airshow this week, as well as at the Royal International Air Tattoo, a huge military airshow in England last weekend.
"We're ready, and the language that we're hearing from several of the customers is that they're ready and they're vying to be ... the first. That's not a bad position to be in," Masiello told Reuters in an interview as a Marine Corps version of the plane flew overhead. He said a first foreign purchase could be announced within the next year.
Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Japan are among countries interested in buying the V-22, or Osprey, built by Boeing Co and Textron Inc's Bell Helicopter unit, Boeing officials told reporters earlier this week. Canada has also been mentioned as a possible buyer.
Scott Donnelly, chief executive of Textron, told Reuters on Tuesday that Israel and the United Arab Emirates were the countries most often named as early buyers.
Boeing and Bell have been trying to drum up foreign interest in the aircraft for years. But potential buyers have been waiting to see how the plane did in combat, as well as because of its relatively high purchase and use prices -- both of which are dropping.
Washington is increasingly looking to foreign military sales to keep the cost of weapons systems from rising as the Pentagon cuts its own orders to strip $487 billion from its planned defense budgets over the next decade.
In the case of the V-22 Osprey, Washington hopes foreign orders will keep the production line running past 2018.
News of heightened interest in the V-22 comes amid reports of the plane's use in combat as the fleet approaches 150,000 flight hours and continued improvement in its readiness rate, Masiello said. Recent tests also proved the plane could be used on an aircraft carrier and underscored its ability to travel over 2,600 miles round-trip to carry out a simulated rescue.
But there are also negatives, including two crashes this year and concerns raised by Japanese officials in Okinawa, who are concerned about the plane's use off their island.
Compared with a helicopter, the plane is relatively expensive at about $67 million a copy. But it has far greater payload capabilities and much longer range.
Masiello said his office was also pitching the plane for use by the Navy when it completes an analysis on how to replace its current fleet of C-2 aircraft, which are used to ferry supplies to aircraft carriers.
The V22 attracted a great deal of interest at the Dubai air show last November and has turned out to be darling of this year's Farnborough air show as well.
Masiello said Boeing and Bell would produce 39 V-22s this year and a peak of about 42 next year before tapering off production in subsequent years. That means foreign orders could easily be incorporated into the production plan.
"All our indications are that this isn't chatter. There are serious talks and negotiations" with potential foreign buyers, Masiello said, adding that the possible orders would be for eight to 12 planes.
Boeing, Bell and the Marines have also begun negotiating a second five-year, multibillion dollar deal for 98 copies of the plane, down from 174 planes in a first, $11 billion order.
Masiello said the Pentagon had received the companies' offer. But he declined to give any pricing details, except to say that it included a pledge to ensure at least 10 percent in savings in the multi-year agreement versus a single-year deal.
(Additional reporting by Paul Ingrassia; Editing by Dan Grebler)
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In 2011 people got increasingly involved with efforts to combat climate change. President Obama listened to demonstrators and postponed the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline pending further investigation. More businesses than ever assumed a leadership role by engaging environmental sustainability and despite setbacks, renewable energy continued to grow. Even COP 17 exceeded expectations with a binding agreement that represents an important step in the right direction.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
GM Collaborating with LG to Develop EVs
Consumer electronics leader LG Group, the second largest South Korean conglomerate, is expanding its collaborating with with automotive giant General Motors (GM), the largest US automaker. The new partnership will see the two companies team up to design and build hybrid and fully electric vehicles.
The Crucial Role of Public Private Partnerships in US Battery Technology
Public private collaborations have played a fundamental role advancing the US position in the development of commercial scale energy storage systems for cell phones, laptops, hybrids and electric vehicles. National laboratories conduct vital research that make it possible for the private sector to achieve commercial scale.
According to Jeff Chamberlain, who currently heads up battery research and development for Argonne National Lab, "In the U.S., businesses tend to invest in research that will pay off in the short term. National laboratories are filling a gap by conducting the essential research that will change the game 10 to 20 years down the road."
According to Jeff Chamberlain, who currently heads up battery research and development for Argonne National Lab, "In the U.S., businesses tend to invest in research that will pay off in the short term. National laboratories are filling a gap by conducting the essential research that will change the game 10 to 20 years down the road."
Ford Collaboration with Zipcar
Ford and Zipcar are collaborating to deploy hundreds of car-sharing vehicles in college campuses. Car sharing is a more environmentally sustainable approach to transportation than ownership. It is an important way of minimizing traffic and emissions.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Ford and Toyota Collaborating on Hybrid Technology and Telematics
Ford and Toyota announced that they are working together on a new more efficient hybrid system and advanced telematics. Ford has developed an excellent reputation for trucks, and Toyota has owned the hybrid car market for a couple decades. So, it stands to reason that the two should be partnering to develop a hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs.
Fisker Buying Engines from BMW for New Cars
Electric vehicle developer California based Fisker Automotive is collaborating with Germany's BMW to procure the engines for upcoming Fisker mid-sized cars. Since its inception in 2007 Fisker has been working on luxury high-performing extended-range electric cars. The current generation of cars is sold under the name Karma, it has an all-electric drive range of more than 50 miles (51.6 miles or 83 km) and a solar roof. The Karma can go from 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds (5.9 seconds).
GM and BMW are Collaborating on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
General Motors and BMW are planning to collaborate on hydrogen fuel-cell technology for passenger cars. GM has invested almost $2 billion in development costs of hydrogen fuel-cell systems. GM focuses its fuel-cell R&D in Germany, which lends itself well to the possible collaboration.
Hybrids Could Substantially Reduce US Fossil Fuel Consumption
Barry Stevens, PhD, is the Managing Director of TBD America, Inc., here is his response to a question about the impact on petroleum usage if all passenger vehicles in the US were as energy efficient as Toyota's Prius.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Global Demand for Hybrid Vehicles
The worldwide market for all vehicles will grow by about four percent per year over the next six years, analysts at Pike Research estimate that the electric vehicle market will grow at a rate of almost 20 percent over the same time frame.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
EV Sales Predictions in the US
Analysts expect the sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) to significantly increase in the US over the next several years. The anticipated annual growth rate is expected to be 43 percent between 2011 and 2017. Annual sales will reach approximately 360,000 vehicles by 2017.
Ford's Solar Powered Charging Stations
Ford Motor Company is using SunPower Corp.'s panels for its solar electric vehicle charging system. The charging stations will fuel Ford's new EVs (Focus Electric and C-Max Energi). The system employs rooftop solar panels which feeds power to an electric vehicle charger. Under Ford's "Drive Green for Life" program customers can get the 2.5-kilowatt solar-powered charging station for under $10,000. The price includes federal tax credits but not state or local rebates. Loans and leases to offset the cost of the solar roof are also available.
GM's Solar Powered Charging Stations
GM Ventures L.L.C., the venture capital arm of General Motors Corporation is investing $7.5 million in Sunlogics P.L.C. a maker of electric vehicle charging stations. As part of the Chevrolet Green Zone program, Sunlogics will construct solar charging stations for GM. These "solar canopies" charge electric cars with low weight photovoltaic panels. The solar charging stations are rated at 20 kilowatts and can take up to 24 electric vehicle spaces.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
GM's Greener Manufacturing of Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Since 1990, GM has decreased its manufacturing emissions by 60 percent. GM produces fuel efficient cars like the Cruze Eco, which gets an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway. GM also produces the well known Chevy Volt which allows up to 50 miles of pure electric driving on a single charge after which a small gasoline engine/generator creates electricity for an additional 300 miles.
Chevrolet is Investing 40 Million to Offset its Car's Emissions
Chevrolet has announced that it is investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Its goal is to reduce 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over next few years. The company plans to invest $40 million on efforts that reduce environmental impacts. The initiative is focused on projects that promote energy savings, renewable energy, responsible use of natural resources and conservation in communities across the U.S.
State of the Climate Global Analysis Nov 2011
Anyone who remains unconvinced of the veracity of climate change need only review the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) State of the Climate Global Analysis for November 2011.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Canada's White Christmas Isn't So White Anymore
Enjoying a white Christmas is an honored tradition for many all over the world, and nowhere more than for those in Canada's Great White North. But for most Canadians, the tradition of a white Christmas is becoming more a dream than a reality.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Happy Holidays from The Green Market
Happy Holidays and a special thank you to readers of The Green Market. In the spirit of the season we wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday and a prosperous 2012.
Together we are making the world a greener more sustainable place.
© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Lighting
Millions of lights are used to decorate and illuminate the Christmas season, but traditional light bulbs are a huge drain on energy. Thankfully there are more environmentally friendly alternatives to the traditional Christmas light bulb. LED Christmas lighting uses significantly less electricity and lasts much longer than traditional bulbs. A large number of retailers are offering LED Christmas lighting this holiday season.
Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to the Traditional Christmas Tree
There are over two billion Christians in the world and many in North America and Europe are following the time honoured tradition of decorating a Christmas tree. This Christmas millions of Christmas trees have been bought around the world. The question is what type of tree is best for the environment? Here is a review of some of the options available today.
Global Warming and the Shortage of Mistletoe
The effects of climate change are ubiquitous, and this year it is even impacting the availability of mistletoe. Droughts, one of the corollaries of global warming, is behind the shortage. The small parasitic plant grows on trees in humid climates in Europe and the US. Because of dry conditions in the southern US, and Texas in particular, most of this years crop comes from Europe.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Koch Brother's Ties to GOP Presidential Candidates
Oil billionaires David and Charles Koch use their oil wealth to misinform Americans and influence the GOP. The Koch brothers have spent $55 million to fund climate denial front groups, their agenda includes efforts to undermine the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Koch Industries has given generously to conservative politicians throughout the country at both the federal and state level and many Republicans including GOP presidential candidates are known to have ties to the brothers.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Republicans are Playing Scrooge this Christmas
Republicans in the House are looking more and more like Ebenezer Scrooge. The GOP is well known for its anti-environmental ambitions and now through their refusal to support the payroll tax cut extension, they are launching an assault on average Americans. Although many in the GOP signed a pledge refusing to increase taxes, it would appear this only applies to the tax increases for the wealthy.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
DIY Machines With Minimal Environmental Impact
In many ways machines are the defining feature of our species and a new DIY movement illustrates the ways that machines can benefit humanity while minimizing their environmental impact. It ultimately depends on how the machine is made, what the machine does and who has access to it. It is increasingly obvious that we need to develop new machines that serve humanity without destroying the environment. Some of the most interesting machine manufacturing projects are being created in the "do it yourself" (DIY) movement.
10 Green Businesses that Made It Big
Decades ago, many people didn't care about environmentally-friendly businesses and what they had to offer. Promises of natural ingredients, sustainable practices, and social responsibility were not a priority for the average shopper. But the times have changed and people have turned a new leaf to the idea of going green and are using more natural, sustainable products. Check out these 10 green businesses that made it big.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Republicans Use Blackmail to Gain Support for the Keystone XL Pipeline
Republicans appear oblivious to both environmental issues and the economic difficulties of Americans. On Friday December 16, Republicans in Congress decided to play a game of chicken with America by linking the passage of the social security payroll tax-cut extension and employment benefits to the Keystone XL pipeline.
Republicans are also pressuring the President to make a decision about the pipeline in just 60 days. However, the State Department has indicated that 60 days is not enough time to explore the issues involved and make a responsible decision.
Republicans are also pressuring the President to make a decision about the pipeline in just 60 days. However, the State Department has indicated that 60 days is not enough time to explore the issues involved and make a responsible decision.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Floods in the Philipines Underscore the Deadly Toll from Climate Change
The deadly floods and landslides in the Philippines are but the latest example of the catastrophic impacts of extreme weather from climate change. There are almost one thousand people missing after flash floods and landslides swept houses into rivers and out to sea, killing more than 650 people in the southern Mindanao region on Friday December 16 and Saturday December 17.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Video: Sustainability - The Movement of Our Time
The Sustainable Business Network has partnered with film and campaign management company, Borderless Productions to produce a short film that celebrates the growing success of the sustainability movement in New Zealand. The five minute video entitled, Sustainability The Movement of Our Time opened the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards, bringing together a line up of sustainability entrepreneurs who shed light on the journey of sustainability over the past two decades.
© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.
Video: Chinese Sustainability Initiative Targets Students
China Greennovate's MaGiC Program is working to make China more sustainable. MaGiC (Made Green in China) is an open initiative designed to challenge the traditional mindsets locked into the label, Made in China. Its mission is to inspire university students to develop a greener, healthier China. The initiative was officially launched with a special party on Sep 27th in Shanghai at the flagship store of eno, one of MaGiCs largest sponsors. For more information click here.
© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Canada is Increasingly One of the World's Worst GHG Emitters
Although Canada has a population of only 30 million people, it is one of the world's worst greenhouse gas emitters. Sadly, under the leadership of Stephen Harper's Conservative government this trend is only getting worse.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Quebec's Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
Quebec has launched a new program that is designed to increase the use of its renewable energy resources to power ground transportation. Quebec gets almost all of its electricity from hydro power which is a renewable resource. Quebec is the fourth largest hydroelectric producer in the world making electric vehicles a natural fit. Quebec already has the electricity to power at least one million elelctric cars. The province's Electric Vehicles Action Plan will make transportation electrification a centerpiece of Quebec's efforts to develop a new sustainable mobility system.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ontario Electric Vehicles Incentive Program
As of July 1, 2010, Ontario consumers were eligible for an incentive ranging from $5,000 to $8,500 towards the purchase or lease of a new plug-in hybrid electric or battery electric vehicle. The Ontario EV program also offers non-monetary incentives. These include access to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes – even if only one person is in the car – and access to public recharging infrastructure at Ontario government parking lots (such as GO bus and train stations around the Greater Toronto Area).
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Canada Officially Withdraws from the Kyoto Protocol
Although it was widely expected, one day after the conclusion of COP 17 in Durban, Stephen Harper's Conservatives formally withdrew from the world's only climate change combatting global treaty. December 12,2011 will be remebered as the day Canada withdrew from the Kyoto Accord. Environment Minister Peter Kent made the announcement that Canada would be the first nation to withdraw from the Accord.
Will the Agreement Reached at COP 17/CMP 7 Contain Climate Change?
The Durban Platform is a plan to negotiate a new global agreement by 2015, which will be implemented by 2020. In the meantime scientists at the Climate Action Tracker, "stated that the world continues on a pathway of over 3°C warming with likely extremely severe impacts."
Monday, December 12, 2011
Details of the Deal Reached at COP 17
The participants at the U.N. climate change talks in Durban, South Africa, managed to come to an agreement on a package of measures early on Sunday that would eventually force all the world's polluters to take legally binding action. A new body known as the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action was also established to negotiate a global agreement.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Highlights of the Opportunity Green Conference 2011
Opportunity Green is an annual business conference in Los Angeles and according to organizers, the November 2011 edition was the best conference yet. It was the "gathering place" for individuals and companies committed to building profitable and sustainable enterprises while solving some of the world's toughest problems. The conference reviewed new trends, critical knowledge and winning partnerships for a world where profits, people and the environment are truly interconnected.
Extended COP 17 Negotiations Yield Agreement
After two weeks of negotiations in Durban, South Africa, a deal was reached that makes progress towards a binding treaty to address climate change. Talks were supposed to wrap up Friday but continued through the night, and then into Saturday night, before negotiators could come to an agreement. The two most prominent elements of the deal concern a replacement for the soon to expire Kyoto Protocol, and general terms for the green climate fund.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Video: Special Envoy Stern Discusses COP-17
Todd Stern, Special Envoy for Climate Change, discusses COP 16 and COP 17 at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 2011. Stern reviews the agreement reached at COP 16 and the fate of the Kyoto Protocol.
Video: One South African Asks Why Canada is Silent on Climate Change
In this video, a women from South Africa discusses how the climate has changed effecting agriculture in South Africa. She also asks questions about Canada's conspicuous silence on the issue of climate change and the importance of reaching a binding international agreement.
Video: COP 17 & CMOP 7 Opening Remarks
The opening remarks at COP 17 focus on the soon to expire Kyoto Protocol and operationalizing the agreements at COP 16 including the Green Carbon Fund. This speaker emphasizes the urgency of acting now.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Who is to Blame for Difficulties at COP 17?
As COP 17 comes to a close, European Union Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard blamed China and India for resisting the EU-designed "road map" designed to succeed the Kyoto Protocol which is set to expire in 2012.
Hope Remains Despite Expectations of a Dissapointing Outcome at COP 17
The COP 17 climate negotiations wrap up today in Durban, South Africa. Although there are very low expectations, some optimism remains. However unlikely, it is not impossible for developed and developing countries to compromise and reach an agreement on equitable and enforceable targets to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions.
China an Unlikely Hero at Cop 17
China is often criticized for being the world's biggest carbon emitter, but at COP 17 the country has emerged as an unlikely hero. China is in the process of reinventing itself and it is looking increasingly towards the green economy to do so. Chinese delegation head Xie Zhenhua said China might be willing to sign a legally binding agreement for reducing emissions.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Costs of Global Warming
The costs of reducing emissions are frequently cited as reasons for inaction, however these assessments fail to factor the much greater costs of unchecked climate change. Already we are seeing massive costs from drought, famine, flooding and extreme weather. Global warming causing greenhouse gas emissions continue to escalate increasing beyond the worst predictions of the UN's climate experts. These costs will only increase as global warming worsens.
A Binding Agreement on Climate Change is a Matter of Life and Death
Many of the participants at COP 17 do not appear to acknowledge that a binding agreement on climate change is a matter of life and death. Failure to address climate change will cause mass starvation and completely inundate some island nations.
Canada is a Pariah at COP 17
Canada is being heavily criticized at the UN climate summit in Durban for failing to work on global climate change issues. With next to no delegation at the summit, Canada is rightly being accused of not being serious about efforts to manage climate change.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
US Demands Emissions Reductions from China and India
The United States, the world's second-largest polluter after China, made it clear that as a condition for a binding agreement on emissions reductions, major developing country emitters like China and India must be part of any legally binding agreement.
COP 17 a Premeditated Failure?
In her speech opening COP 17, Christiana Figueres, the Executive Secretary of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, highlighted the importance of industrialized countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions, pointing to the devastating effects of climate change in developing countries.
Protests Around the World Call for Climate Justice at COP 17
People are coming together around the world to demand climate justice. Climate change activists continue their protests at COP 17 in Durban, South Africa and some of the protestors at the Occupy movement are also calling for "climate justice." While the occupy protests may lack the focus to auger meaningful change, they represent a mass-movement of people seeking social change.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
UN Chief Warns that the Future of the Planet is at Stake at COP 17
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is warning deadlocked climate talks in Durban about the importance of finding solutions. "It would be difficult to overstate the gravity of this moment," Ban said "Without exaggeration, we can say: the future of our planet is at stake - people's lives, the health of the global economy, the very survival of some nations."
The Costs of Canada's Failure to Act on Climate Change
In addition to degrading the Canadian and global environment, Canada's ruling Conservatives are imposing huge costs on Canadians. Rather than push for a binding global treaty on climate change in Durban South Africa, Canada is expected to withdraw from the Kyoto accord. Climate change will cost Canadians about $5 billion a year by 2020 and according to a new report, those cost could rise to as much as $91 billion a year by the 2050s.
Monday, December 5, 2011
India is Leading Resistance to a Binding Treaty at COP 17
India has emerged as the leading opponent to a binding treaty at the UN Climate Conference in Durban, South Africa (COP 17). India is the world's third largest carbon emitter and the country's C02 emissions are now growing at a rate of more than 9 percent a year. At COP 17, India has made it clear that it is choosing economic growth over efforts to reduce emissions.
Polluters Dominate the Agenda at COP 17 in Durban
At the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17), 20,000 negotiators and stakeholders from nearly 200 countries are meeting in Durban, South Africa. Although many countries are taking steps to curb GHG emissions as part of the global fight against climate change, there is little hope of a binding international agreement this year. After COP 15 in Copenhagen, there was considerable well warranted pessimism, and after COP16 in Cancun, heightened expectations appear to have vanished.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Waste Hydrogen Utilization Project (IWHUP) in BC
Treatment of waste hydrogen is being recylced for use in vehicular and stationary power applications in British Columbia, Canada. Captured waste hydrogen gas from places like sodium chlorate plants is being recycled into compressed hydrogen. It is known as the Waste Hydrogen Utilization Project (IWHUP). In the IWHUP project waste hydrogen that is normally burned off is being captured and recycled so that it can be used as fuel. The project in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where they are building the world's first small scale liquid hydrogen plant.
The BC Hydrogen Highway
The Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) built a hydrogen highway system for the 2010 Olympics. The BC hydrogen highway runs between the cities of Vancouver and Whistler. It was designed to showcase zero-emissions hydrogen technology.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Video: Putting a Price on Carbon in Australia
This short video reviews the importance of putting a price on carbon. It also reviews how Australia's carbon pricing scheme will work.
© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.
Friday, December 2, 2011
World's First Small-Scale Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant to be Built in BC
British Columbia announced $870,000 in provincial funding for the development of the world's first small-scale hydrogen liquefaction plant. The plant will be built in North Vancouver and it will supply clean hydrogen throughout the Pacific Northwest. It will produce 1200 kg/day of liquid hydrogen which is enough to fuel a fleet of over 1,500 passenger fuel cell vehicles or 50 transit busses.
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Posted by Bradley L. Garrett on Wednesday Feb 2, 2011 Under Cultural Geography, Film, Geography, Infiltration, Infrastructure, Urban ExplorationAs I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow.
-A.C. Benson
Otter at Silent UK put together this really lovely video of our recent trip to Paris. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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are just killing us here! Sneezing, coughing and wobbling through the day with watering eyes and burning heads...
Just came by to announce the winner of
Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season
I would have to say my favorite season to scrap is spring/summer, and all the activities that go with it.
This would be a great b-day gift! (Today is my b-day.)
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Monday, January 16, 2012
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The Crafters Workshop.
Friday, January 13, 2012
New CK Special Issue & GIVEAWAY
You'll find tons of ideas for scrapbooking every season in this new CK special issue
Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season.
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And now, if you wish to win a copy of this issue, leave a comment to this post by 1/17/2012 stating your favorite season to scrap. On the 18th, I'll pick ONE winner randomly and CK will send the lucky winner the prize. Don't forget to check back to see if you won :)
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Pretty finds
So, after some confusion, the kids actually went back to school on Monday, 1/2 but work was to resume the next day. We went to lunch at our favorite Asian buffet. It was blissful not having to referee two bickering kids! But there was still time between lunch and pickup, so I went to Goodwill which was only 5 minutes away from the restaurant. There were a ton of cool stuff that day, but I was very very strict with myself. But that plate and this cloche, I had no urge to resist...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
was looong... but mostly in a good way.
First, I taught at Whim So Doodle. Here's Lore working on her art journal. She drew such beautiful flowers. And next to her is her friend Lisa who was using gold acrylic paint to create a stunning effect.
After class, we went to the cupcake spot, but they were closed. So we started to drive toward the Lightning forum. We were two hours early, so went to Ikea and ate dinner.
After dinner, we we parked at the rooftop of Channelside parking and went to see the Ringling Brothers circus. What daredevil acts!!! As a kid, I couldn't get enough of the circus.... not much has changed :) It was FUN!
Monday, January 09, 2012
Glitz in January
To me the first month of the brand new year is about going back to the basics, remembering and reminding the simplest things. So, my layouts this month are like letters to my kids.My first layout is based on this month's FOCUS idea. I have tried to capture the feel of that focus in color and texture.
Layout 1
Vintage Blue 12x12 Stripe Paper
Love Nest 12x12 Sky Paper
Hoopla 12x12 Pipework Paper
Teeny Alpha Pearl Stickers
Vintage Blue Trim Cards
Dance in the Sunshine Epoxy Stickers
Beautiful Dreamer Whatnots
Beautiful Dreamer Giant Rhinestones
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Vintage Blue 12x12 Floral Paper
Dance in the Sunshine 12x12 Damask Paper
Dance in the Sunshine Epoxy Stickers
Beautiful Dreamer Peek-A-Boos
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Thursday, January 05, 2012
Classes this Saturday
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Resolutions 2012
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SMASHED from 2-4pm
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012
This morning
I was chatting with one of my kid's teachers and she said that one very early morning, she felt like doughnuts and decided to drive through Dunkin Donuts. When she reached, she tried placing an order... once, twice, thrice, and she was really mad that no one responded...then she noticed that she wasn't talking to the microphone... she was talking to the trash can!!!
Today I feel like that :)
It has been SO BUSY and I'm exhausted. Today I called someone I have known for a while and actually pronounced her name wrong!!!
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Anarchy (magazine)
Cover of Anarchy 14 on Disobedience
Editor | Colin Ward |
Publisher | Freedom Press |
First issue | March 1961 |
Final issue | 1970 |
Based in | London |
Language | English |
Anarchy was an anarchist monthly magazine produced in London from March 1961 until December 1970.[1] It was published by Freedom Press and edited by its founder, Colin Ward[1][2] with cover art on many issues by Rufus Segar. The magazine included articles on anarchism and reflections on current events from an anarchist perspective, e.g. workers control, criminology, squatting.
The magazine had irregular contributions from writers such as Marie Louise Berneri[2] Paul Goodman,[2] George Woodcock[2] Murray Bookchin,[2] and Nicholas Walter.[2]
A second series of Anarchy was published into the 1980s with an editorship that included Chris Broad and Phil Ruff.[3]
Freedom Press later published A Decade of Anarchy 1961-1970: Selections from the Monthly Journal Anarchy which collected writing from the first series as edited by Colin Ward.[4]
See also[edit]
- The Raven: Anarchist Quarterly (1987 to 2003)
- ^ a b "Obituaries: Colin Ward". The Daily Telegraph. March 29, 2010. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Graham, Robert (2009). Anarchism: A Documentary History of Libertarian Ideas. Black Rose Books. p. 362. ISBN 978-1-55164-310-6.
- ^ "Anarchy magazine (series 2)". Libcom. November 24, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- ^ Ward, Colin. A Decade of Anarchy 1961-1970: Selections from the Monthly Journal Anarchy. Freedom Press. ISBN 9780900384370.
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- Anarchy issue covers from Internet Archive
- Anarchy issues
- Anarchy archive from The Sparrows' Nest
- Anarchy issues #23 and #40 at Libcom.org
- "Work" reading of an excerpt from Anarchy 101, published in issue 59
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Sarah Michelle Gellar stars in the new CBS comedy The Crazy Ones, but when it comes to subjects like saving the environment and keeping kids safe, she takes them pretty seriously.
When Gellar was approached by Unilever to take part in Project Sunlight (which encourages people to take steps, no matter how large or small, toward sustainability), she was happy to help a cause close to her heart. "It's sort of amazing," Gellar said. "It's like if someone came to you and said, 'Hey, we want to go public with everything you believe in. Would you want to stand in front and talk about something that you actually live your life doing?' and I'm like, 'For real?'"
Gellar was enthusiastic when asked to talk about what Project Sunlight is all about. "We're promoting the idea of living sustainably to provide a healthier, better future for tomorrow's children," she said.
Even just one person can make a difference to the planet. "That's what we're trying to show, is that every little bit helps," Gellar said. "Every one person makes a difference. We're all just one person, but collectively, together, that's how you make the difference. Even if you're in a hotel room, don't leave the water running."
Another subject close to Gellar's heart is the #NoKidsPolicy campaign started by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. "You know, Kristen Bell — she's a hero, she really is," Gellar said. "She shows that when one person takes initiative and gathers a group of people, you can effect change. You can effect great change. You can effect it quickly. And that's what we as citizens, as humans, as all of us on Earth have to do."
The campaign has already gotten a number of media outlets to agree not to show unauthorized paparazzi photos of the children of celebrities. Gellar doesn't think children should have to suffer because their parents happen to be in the industry.
"Yes, I have a job for a living and I understand people have an interest in it, but they don't realize what goes on behind the scenes, [such as] when you try to take your daughter to a ballet class and 10 large men with cameras get in her face. Think about, as a little person, just looking up and how scary that is visually."
For Gellar, the impact of the paparazzi has had an adverse effect on her own daughter. "[Having paparazzi around] alienates her from friends. Other families don't want to have play dates because they think it endangers their child. It can affect your child getting into a school because they don't want that kind of negative attention."
Sadly, Gellar's daughter has learned to see cameras negatively, even at home. "My daughter doesn't like to take a family picture. She'll say 'no pictures.' To her, she doesn't know the difference from me trying to take an iPhone picture of her to these men with cameras, because she associates it all so negatively."
By taking part in the campaign, Gellar hopes to send out a larger message. "What I implore everybody to understand is these aren't just my children. These are your children, because they're your future. That's the world we're leaving. You want to provide them an environment where they feel safe, where they feel protected and where they feel like they can accomplish anything. Because any [one] of our kids is the next Steve Jobs [or] the next — any great leader you can think of."
Paparazzi aside, Gellar is enjoying every minute of being on The Crazy Ones, especially while working with comedy legend Robin Williams. "I wish I could say it was intimidating, but it's just such a pleasure and a joy," she said. "I know that very few percent of the world gets to live the life that I do, which is to go to work every day and to look forward to it, to love what they do, to be around people that you not only love their creative side, but you enjoy who they are as people."
If you want a glimpse into how much fun the cast and crew are having on set, Gellar advises sticking around to watch after the final credits. "It's one of the reasons I love the bloopers at the end of our show, because it's the one time you really get insight into how much fun we're having. When you see that, you actually see the camaraderie, you see the joy that we have doing it every day."
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Got a few pics posted from NYE at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, should have some new video footage coming soon
Had some time to finally post some pics and video from our latest VJ vs DRUMMER show
Back again for another NYE at Latitude360, last year it was totally insane and and expect nothing but that again this year. Latitude is one of Pittsburgh's Largest Venues with the Largest FREE parking lot in the city, 2 levels of entertainment for double your pleasure.
short clip I shot of the Dancing on the clouds effect i now offer for all my wedding bookings. Legal anywhere, does not contain or produce any fog.
Finally Im getting some free time to get caught up on so many projects I've been working on. Below is a short video clip from a typical Thursday night at the Cellar in Morgantown, Wv. I have plenty more GoPro footage to sort through and edit, so look for more updates coming soon.
Started spinning a few times a month at the Drum Bar inside the Rivers Casino for 70s and 80s night, If your ever out in the burgh and just looking for something a more mellow than the typical bar/niteclub scene swing through, you can find my dates for the Drum Bar on my calendar
Well St. Patricks Day as come and gone again here in the burgh, and as always it did not dissapoint. Below is a few pics from my afternoon set at Jimmy D's on Carson Street. Big shout out to DJ NUGGET for hooking me up
Thurs nights in Morgantown have been totally insane for 2014, E-Rock U brings the most intense ready to rage crowd on all of High Street below are few pics from Jan-Feb-March 2014
Below is a few pics from this past weekend at Latitude 40, shout-out to in house photographer Jason for hooking me up with a few good shots. I'm normally on the AXIS stage once or twice a month, so make sure you stop in sometime and say hi. Dates are posted on my calendar ofcourse
Well this semester has been another crazy one for WVU, its easy to see why WVU ranks as the nations top party school. E-Rock U promoting has just made it even bigger than it already was, below are a few pics from the last few weeks down on High Street.
Another TJ MAXX Grand Opening went well and was always alot fun. This time Steubenville, Oh was the city for the newest store in the area. I am so honored to host another Grand Opening. Pictures are below are from Steubenville, Oh and Uniontown, Pa which also opened within the last year
Now Spinning New Saturday residency at Latitude 40 in Pittsburgh
Ultra Lights is a huge EDM event that goes down once a year in Morgantown, Wv. With myself good friend DJ Petey C as the headliners this paint party did not dissapoint.
This years Redbull Thre3style has come and gone. I am very proud to have been selected as one of the top 8 party rockers in the greater Pittsburgh area by Redbull to compete in the world competition. Wiz Khalifa's own DJ Bonics took home 1st place and moved on to the national finals in Denver.
Every 3rd Saturday in October some of the world's best base-jumpers come from everywhere and gather in good 'ol West Virginia to jump from the New River Gorge Bridge. Redbull being one of the main sponsors invited me to make the trip down and spin for around 60,000 spectators for the day out of their very own Redbull MXT truck.
Thursday nights this fall has been totally dope at The Cellar in Morgantown, below is few recent pics from a few Thursdays
I recently got a chance to make to the burgh and spin with homie DJ Petey C. Below are few pics. Make sure if your ever out in Pittsburgh on a Friday or Saturday, be sure to check out Clubs Exit and Static in the Strip District
Friday @ EXIT in Pittsburgh
Finally getting around to updating the site some more, below are some pics from HYPERGLOW that I spun last month at Karma Night Club in Morgantown, Wv
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Kitchen, luggage room, sheets provided, warm water, staff always available, free computer available 3 restrooms/floor, walkable to city center and grocery stores but not within 10 min
Cafe area, easy access to Sadcars No top sheet, blanket charged extra, rooms colder than hall even with 10 people, no laundry
Friendly and helpful very nice could not have found a better spot! It did rain a day or two but no trouble otherwise
Cheap, nice and helping staff, basic but had everything you need Smelly room without proper air ventilation. Not so clean toilet (downstairs)
Floki is a smaller, family-run operation which is efficient but also personable. The facilities look like a cottage with a dining annex. My room, though small, was clean, well appointed in an IKEA style, easy to access and had free wireless. The nearby shared restroom was also well-kept. The breakfast was delicious and the dining lounge is spacious and sunny. The proprieter is very welcoming and helped me to order a cab for a very early morning flight to the airport. Also, one day I'd accidentally locked myself out and didn't realize it until I was down the street, but upon my return I found the key back in the door, no problem. It's not luxury, but the service is excellent. Support local businesses and stay at the Floki The only thing I found a bit challenging was the location; Hotel Floki is located on a busy thoroughfare a few blocks walk from one of the main shopping streets leading towards the more quaint historic district and the waterfront. So if you are self-catering you will need to walk a bit to get food. But otherwise it's a great place to stay.
Everything was very clean. Generous breakfast. The room was in a different building to the reception and food hall - inconvenient on arrival and in the mornings.
For problems with the suit-cases and with arrangements with the car rental service and immediately and one helped uncomplicatedly.
No problem with check in in the middle of the night. Friendly people at the reception. Clean and comfortable and good value for money.
We appreciated the computer, the staff were very friendly and helpful, receiving packages and messages for us. The rooms were clean. Location was very accessible and staff was very accommodating in dropping off large amounts of luggage early One member of our 7 , had a bad mattress. Some oil or wd 40 on some of the squaky doors would help a lot.
Easy to get to (Flybus+), clean & comfortable, internet pc, washing & drying facilities available for guests to use (a pleasant surprise as I don't remember seeing this on the website). Plenty of food at breakfast. Easy walking distance from the main shopping area. Problem with a blocked drain (which had been fixed when I returned for my second visit), washbasin in room (2nd stay) had no plug and tv would not stay on-channel.
Location close to Reykjavik sites, but very quiet. Staff were helpful and friendly, helped us with dropping off a rental car and info about getting to the airport, etc.
It was great to have the fridge, tea and coffee facilities as well as a computer with free internet access in the room. The bathroom and washbasin in the room was not cleaned during our stay which I missed a bit.
I've been travelling quite a lot staying in many hostels recommened by Lonely Planet and other guidebooks, but I find Floki as the best one (sleepingbag dormitory). Staff is increadibly friendly and helpfull, Internet connection great. As people staying in the Floki come to Iceland for different purposes (business, holidays), it isn't a place where you meet bunch of drunk backpackers. a kitchen is great with a dinning part nicely arranged. During a high season you might wait in a queue when going to a bathroom.
The night shift staff is friendly and helpful. The room is very basic but clean. The location is a bit far from the city center (10 minutes walk) but it was in a quiet neighborhood and I had great sleep. Great value for the rate that I paid... The bathroom could be cleaner.
Staff was very helpful and pleasant with tours, directions, getting back to airport, and any other questions people had. Breakfast was sufficient for a hostel and this was good because eating out could get pricey in Reykavik.
Best facilities, awesome common spaces, kitchen, strong wifi. Very clean and well-appointed rooms. Staff is very kind and helpful and not arrogant even if the bar area attracts trendy clientele Street noise required earplugs (but the location couldn't be better so it's understandable)


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August 31 - September 9, 2012
Hey folks! The Alabama State Fair is back at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelhem, August 24th through September 3th. Come ride the rides, eat your favorite fair food, and see some fantastic shows. Vegas style thrill shows; Kids, bottle feed baby farm animals; Be part of the action with our interactive roaming circus; Exotic petting zoo; And monkeys riding dogs.
All the shows are included in the price of admission, and everyday is ride wristband day for big savings.
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1000 Amphitheatre Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
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Adult: $9.00
Kids ages 5-12: $6.00
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Wristbands for Rides: $20.00 Ride all day. Cannot be purchased in advance or at the gates. Wristbands purchased at wristband booths on the grounds. Everyday is a Wristband Day at the Alabama State Fair.
Military Appreciation Discount: All current and retired military personnel receive a discounted ticket at the door every day ($6.00 with ID vs. $9.00).
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24" TH with a PD.2450?
So I've been looking at the PD.2450 for a while. I'm thinking about a TH for this, I started designing one myself, but I just couldn't get the response how I liked. So I thought I'd get some help form you guys.
Basically my goal is to have a single cab produce 140 dB from 40-100hz in a half space. But be no bigger than 29"×29"×48". Really it could be a scoop, folded horn, or even a vented enclosure, the main point is that I want the driver to be visible. [Which technically eliminates a folded horn] I'm able to give the driver ~1800w RMS and ~3000w Peak |
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Hi, I think you're reaching too far here with your 140dB goal.
By my rough estimation your external dimensions allow for approximately 600l internal volume, perhaps less once folding is accounted for. But even in a rough estimate 600l tapped horn with the PD2450, xmax is reached at about 1700W/6Ω, which gives you 134dB. To get those extra 6dB you'd need two cabs, or at the very least a boundary loading (true quarterspace will get you +6dB). And this is just a rough estimate simulation, if you fold something to fit in the shape you want it might lose another dB or two.
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However, if you're okay with that much SPL (and I seriously doubt it's possible to get much more with your restrictions), here's my design that has the cone visible:
I'm not 100% sure about the hornresp inputs, given the huge throat chamber, there may be better ways to input this type of design there, perhaps someone more experienced with this sort of thing could correct me if there's a better way.
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JWMBro, which thread shows the actual measured response and SPL? was it close to the sim ?
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Fury at Showdown stars John Derek as a gunfighter who hopes to hang up his guns and live the peaceful life of a cattle ranch. Settling down on his new spread with his brother Nick Adams, Derek finds that he can't live down his reputation. When his brother is murdered on the orders of land-grabbing lawyer Gage Clarke, Derek is forced to strap on his guns again. But Clarke, one step ahead of our hero, tries to save himself from prosecution by kidnapping Derek's girlfriend Carolyn Craig. As the title...more
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Can someone get the english dub name for the torterra trainer?
Can someone get the english dub name for the torterra trainer?
70% of the Serebii population uses ultra powerful legendaries (also known as ubers) in their teams. If you are one of the 30% that thinks outside the box and doesn't use ubers, copy and paste this into your signature! (^^started by SapphireL)
I've got a feeling that the movie's opening will be the new opening when the show comes back from hiatus, especially since the credits labeled it as "We Will be Heroes - The Rise of Darkrai." I mean, it'd be cut down, but still...
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"That's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up." - Walt Disney
Anyone else had that "Ashchu" vibe when Alberto turned into Lickilicky?
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Darn, if only the tune wasn't half jammed in my mind I could have easily sung this thing no problem. I think I'm missing some of the tune though, then it'll be perfect.
Also, it seems I did find a torrent for this thing. Now I can finally watch it! I did find it on Youtube, but unfortunately, the time I checked at, couldn't find part 2.
"I'm not really here that much, if at all. I've moved on, to a different site."
"But, it's been fun. I'll come back every so often, but for the most part, I won't post much."
- Cobaltios
You don't want to know. Trust me. =P
Current PASBL stats: 12-5-0, 25 KO's, 73 TP. LVL 2 Trainer. B ref (Not reffing at the moment)
"I really f***ing hate you both" -Mozz (In memory of his awesomeness)
Well if anyone want to see the opening theme used in the movie which aired on 24th can see it on "pokemon-safari.com".
Augh, why, why, why, why, why did PUSA have to make this thing sound like the Jap version when they have a perfectly usable English intro at their disposal. I know I'll get bugged for this, but still, why are they doing this?
Actually, I don't know why, but this sounds way more like the Battle Frontier intro than the actual DP intro. Maybe its the way they say "Pokémon".
Still a little bitter at it though. Thanks anyways, at least I get to make a proper judgement once again. Just really annoying that's all.
edit: Had this been used for the show intro, I would actually like this more. Just replace Darkrai with Diamond and Pearl. Doesn't rhyme but oh well.
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"I'm not really here that much, if at all. I've moved on, to a different site."
"But, it's been fun. I'll come back every so often, but for the most part, I won't post much."
- Cobaltios
Is it me, or was it that almost every time "Pokemon" came up in the intro song, it sounded just like the first time "Pokemon" is sung during the battle frontier intro?
Anyway, the movie wasn't too bad. Better than the Manaphy movie, but not quite as high as Lucario or Mewtwo. All the movie pokemon appearing during the beginning segment was a nice touch.
I swear Pokemon USA really made a real effort to make this movie the best it could be. The script was spot on (with the usual humorous edits), and most of the voices manage to remain on par with episode level quality.
I enjoyed the part where everyone was calling Alberto "Baron Lickilicky." That was priceless. I'm pretty sure that there's a joke that makes much more sense of this in Japanese, but since Lickilicky and Alberto sound nothing alike, it makes it seem like Team Rocket call him Baron Lickilicky on purpose making it wackier in English.
Haxorus has been pitted against a Raticate in a pokemon battle. Who will get to make the first move?
I enjoyed the dubed version of the movie, animation was great and I loved the music. It was nice seeing Ash and Dawn saving the world. And there were some humorous moments in the movie.
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I wasn't really paying attention to the movie, because of homework, but I wish I had. I'm pretty sure I saw Big D go for Palkia's neck, which was Awesome. Opening sucked, and we've had more than enough "save the world with music" endings, but other than that, okay movie. Also, Likiliky for the effing win.
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But Ho-ho was in the opening 2 and he did not have a movie. And also it was featured as the last one????............o_0
Lucario movie was LAME ,should have been a special at most ,not a movie ,it sucked big time. But I guess if you are an emo-cry baby movie loving type it works for ya. Lucario movie is the worst imo.......no scrap that movie 5 is the worst along with 6-7-8 and 3-4
darkrai is wack indeed. I dont know why he is so overhyped. It was cool to see how his cheap dark void didn't work on palkia or diala ,should have also been that way in the games! What was he doing in that movie anyway? He has no place amongst the POKEMON GODS! Luckely the writers did realize that and darkrai ended up being severly pwned and Killed by dailga and palkia!
Actually it DID die. Palkia and Dialka attacked it bot hat the same time and destroyed him. They even did victory cries after that!
The reason it returned is because Ash and Dawn asked palkia to restore everything the way it was. So the POKEMON GOD palkia gave darkrai back it's puny little life , so it can go back and give people nightmares.
Cause thats basicly all it does. Doesn't really compare with a pokemon deity/god who controles the very fabric of space itself!
I thought the movie was alright it was better the nmost movies they brought out. The only lame thing that I hated that again they use a song to calm down pokemon, that was just weak. And the dissolving of that city remidned me of movie 9 were that temple became flooded with water. So that's why in my eyes it isnt actually the best but it certainly ransk up there with the best. The movie 2000 with lugia is still in a league of it's own, followed closely by the first movie. And after those 2 comes this movie _0_.
Hopefully the 11th movie will top this one and will comr with a bit more originality. I'm glad the fight isnt over yet between dialga and palkia hopefully they both together with giratina will pwn regigigas like they pwned darkrai. The Gods need to show their power to these insignificant insects and lesser pokemon muwahahahahahahahahaha( evil augh) !!!!!
Wow. This is the first movie that made me start tearing up! Maybie because darkrai's one of my favorite pokemon ever, and he kind of disappeared in little purple spots. I also noticed if you listen closely, he kind of sounds like the Japanese voice. At least, that's what I thought.
Alberto made this movie. I mean, he was so funny. The way he screamed at his reflection, "My royal tongue!" And when he returned to normal he went, "ENOUGH FOR ONE DAY!"
One of the best by far.
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I saw the movie Sunday night. I thought it was OK. I mainly enjoyed the romance between Alice and Tonio (spelling?), and that the thing that saved everyone was, literally, 'prayer'. That made me happy. When I heard Darkrai actually talking, my inner fangirl shrieked in delight. I was like, 'That is SO cool!'
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movie was good, not great. because:
no plot. all they did was make diagla, plakia, and darkrai fight.
darkrai got pwned. he didn't even hurt diagla or palkia.
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I missed the first 5 minute of the movie. Now I know there was a theme song involved, I feel extra-lame... I never should've went sledding that day...
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Honestly, this is probably the best of the movies since the first one. It really was very good, and the battle scenes were well done. Darkrai was pretty awesome. He looked evil in the end. >:-E
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This was an awesome movie. It started off a bit slow, but the climax was awesome. Darkrai absolutely KICKED ***** and Croagunk blocked an attack from effing DIALGA! And Baron Lickylicky certainly gave Team Rocket a run for their money.
I'd say it was the best movie yet. All it needed was a Croagunk+Dialga rodeo scene and it would've been perfect.
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Well, I think this movie was a deserving one. My third fav after 8 and 2, respectively.
What really surprised me here was that it was scientifically reasonable. Add that with the fact that Darkai didn't really die at all - he just got transferred to another dimension; and this whole space-time instability occurs due to the collision of Roar of Time and Spacial Rend.
Anyway, the musical score was awesome. I guess this is a parallel of Movie 2 in many ways; with the 'prayer' related to Lugia's song we hear (personally, I thought this one was better).
The Space-Time tower concept...awesome. If anything this makes me want to see Sagrada Famalia on which they are based. The auditorium was really cool; I don't think normal contest halls are this big in the anime.
Apart from that, the magnitude of power was also quite intense. Sure, it's true that Dialga pretty much screwed Darkai and Palkia (nasty dinos, I wasn't surprised that Daak Void didn't work on two Gods), and Croagunk was able to successfully block an attack, but it really does look like two gods fighting. Overall, the CGI was impressive for a Pokemon movie, especially the last few scenes where the song made the tower erupt with light. Palkia and Dialga also had those godlike auras around them. Neat.
Nice to see that they made Dawn have an equal role in this, but this factor has been on the increase anyway, so no surprise. Darkai was the hero at the end of the day, along with Pikachu and Pachirisu.
The main downtracking element was the way the plot unraveled. I think they could have added a lot more depth into the plot and made the storyline progress better. It's still alright though, as the Baron-transformation thing was funny as hell. They could have given Team Rocket a bigger role, but hey, I'm not complaining.
Overall, acceptable excellence. 8.5/10.
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Well, for anyone who wants to know, I'll post the lyrics to the opening theme, because I can .
(There in italics)
Another Day, Another Fight
Another chance to make things right, (Pokémon)
We will be strong, the way it should be
Ready for the challenge, you and me!
We will be heros! (Pokémon)
We can change the world as we try! (Darkrai)
I go where you go! (Pokémon)
Forever friends, you and I! (Darkrai)
We will be heros! (Pokémon)
The moments right, the time has come
For us to stand, together as one
So take my hand, follow me
To win it all's our destiny!
We will be heros! (Pokémon)
We can change the world as we try! (Darkrai)
I go where you go! (Pokémon)
Forever friends, you and I! (Darkrai)
We will be heroes! (Pokémon)
We will be heroes! (Pokémon)
We can change the world as we try! (Darkrai)
I go where you go! (Pokémon)
Forever friends, you and I! (Darkrai)
We will be heroes! (Pokémon)
We will be heroes! (Pokémon)
We will be HEROES! (Pokémon)
So, since I have my ways, I'm posting this as I watch it. So, no flaming me, just read.
Well, I gotta say, that since I've already since the subbed version in advance (my and impatience, sometimes I really don't know what gets over me), I gotta say I like the voice choice for Alice and Tonio, well chosen (even though Alice does sound like Dawn, though not as much as Cynthia). Alberto was well chosen, and his voice even sounds just a tinge like Gaston (and now that I've seen S.Suikun's rendition of that particular song, and can't help but think how well it fits to him!).
Overall a decent work, and it seems that PUSA is learning how to do decent translations, even such things would normally not affect me at all. I'll blame my knowledge on that. And my access to things.
The only problem with airing this improperly, is that some people might wonder why Chimchar isn't in the main group.
Anyhow, this is one of those movies that you can't help but laugh, especially when you know the series very well.
I'll post my review later.
edit: Darkrai's voice is just spot on. O_o, when I first heard it, creepy... perfect for such a character.
edit2: Wow, Ash underestimates the exact height of a spiral staircase. Nice one...
An electrically powered organ? Doesn't that defeat the purpose entirely?
edit3: Is this the first time a Pokémon actually calls out the attack they're using? I'm certain Mewtwo, Lugia, or Lucario ever said the attack they were using. Darkrai's a first.
Didn't want to make another post simply because this is both easier and there hasn't been more than two posts after this one at the time of posting.
Anyways, I wanted to point out that it seemed that they kept Darkrai's ending theme. I swear, Batman-esque music really suits the guy. And also, I'm not sure if anyone's noticed this besides me (though I could ask the more obssessed fans), that it seems that the translations were really more towards the original version than I had originally thought. Not only that, but it also seems that some of the names were kept (then again, how the hell would you translate Tonio, Alice, Alicia or Gaudy for that matter).
Also, regarding what Latios said in an earlier post, Darkrai really did just get flung outside the dimensional rift. Firstly, the force of the explosion from the attacks was enough to really send him flying, not to mention his position in regards to the inner wall of the dimension. And, speaking of that, when Tonio says that if the next attack hits then this dimension is done for, well its true, but considering how small an area it is, it's not that bad once you realize exactly how much of the dimension it occupies. It's a little confusing, but I seem to understand some of it. If someone can sort of "translate" what I mean into more coherant terms, be my guest.
In terms of VA work, wow, they're really getting this stuff down pat. Though, young Alice sounded an awful lot like Misty. And, if you listen carefully to Baron Alberto, doesn't he have that tinge of BF Harley? If not, then I'm just really not noticing this correctly. Emily Williams (Zoey) voiced the Infernape Trainer. Apparently, they never mention their names.
Anyways, I must say the PUSA is really starting to improve on things that needed to be done in the past.
Well, that's all for me.
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Yeah, 'cause Pokemon should be all about giant Pokemon brawlin' with each other.
You know what these movies need? MORE BLOOD AND GORE. AND A R RATING. Yes, that would make the movies better, right?
...Sorry, but if you're looking for one of those 'adrenaline pumping' movies, you're not going to find it in the Pokemon franchise. :/
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Remember the first movie or the second one? I'm not saying it should all be about fighting, that's what movie 7 was about.....wich was lame. But Groudon against kyogre(wich should have been a movie) or dialga vs palkia is very interesting. Underneed it all can be more ofcourse ,like that whole ash/misty thing in pokemon 2000............ But there still needs to be fighting, it's what they(pokemon) do.......... humans 2 btw, but you'll learn once you are all grown up, little girl........


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