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BOSTON — Is there money to be made in Africa? You bet.
Just ask Walmart, which is offering more than $4 billion to buy a South African retail chain as its foothold into the fast-growing African market.
And Coca-Cola has announced it will spend $12 billion over the next 10 years to improve its production and sales network across the continent. KFC and Subway are already selling their meals to Africans. Top European and Chinese banks are competing for business in Africa, too.
This new scramble for business in Africa has made Wall Street take notice: Africa can be profitable.
These new investments are a significant vote of confidence in the continent's future. Looking beyond Africa's image as a poverty-stricken, war-torn continent, Walmart and Coca-Cola are making substantial investments to capture the business of Africa's rapidly growing middle class.
The companies see statistics that 59 million African households earn at least $5,000 per year and that number is forecast to reach 106 million by 2014. It is a briskly developing market that forward-looking companies do not want to miss out on.
Forget aid to Africa. These new investments may well spur development and economic activity more effectively than charitable donations. Private investment can drive Africa's economic activity and even help to stabilize Africa's governance.
This new drive into Africa is different from the rapacious campaign 120 years ago when Europeans flocked to Africa to loot gold, diamonds and other resources. The current influx into Africa is investments by retail companies counting on profits by treating African countries as markets, not as colonies. The global companies are not do-gooders, they are hard-nosed businesses wagering that they can win new sales. These firms have expanded as much as they can in the U.S. and Europe and are looking for opportunities for new growth.
"Africa is the untold story and could be the big story of the next decade, like India and China were this past decade," said Coke's CEO Muhtar Kent in Bloomberg BusinessWeek. "You've got an incredibly young population, a dynamic population. Huge disposable incomes. I mean, $1.6 trillion of GDP, which is bigger than Russia, bigger than India."
Of course Africa is not a single country ' it is actually 54 separate countries. And the companies will have to negotiate different regulations and conditions in each country. But it is Africa's combined demographics that are drawing the investment.
Take a look at the Walmart deal. Its offer of $4.6 billion to purchase South Africa's Massmart retail chain is Walmart's largest acquisition in more than 10 years when it purchased the U.K. supermarket chain Asda in 1999.
The South African firm that Walmart is aiming to buy has 290 shops that posted sales of more than $6 billion last year. And Massmart has 24 stores in 12 other African countries including Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Operations outside of South Africa account for 8 percent of Massmart's revenue. Walmart is buying a foothold into the entire continent, a company that knows how to deal with all the challenges each different country poses, from corruption and violent crime to volatile politics and civil war.
Walmart is expanding into emerging markets to make up for flat sales in the U.S., where sales have fallen for five quarters in a row. Walmart has 4,000 stores in the U.S. and 4,500 stores in 15 other countries. It has no stores in Africa. The company reported a net profit of $3.3 billion in the first quarter of 2010, led by strong sales in China, Brazil and Mexico. Walmart's overseas sales account for 25 percent of its sales and its international sales last year passed the $100 billion mark for the first time.
Unlike newcomer Walmart, Coca-Cola has been operating in Africa since 1929 and currently operates in every African country, even Somalia. It is the largest single employer in the continent with 65,000 employees and 160 plants. Coca-Cola is everywhere in Africa. In the most remote corners, like northern Zambia and eastern Congo, Coke trucks rumble across rutted roads and little thatched stores sport the trademark red Coca-Cola signs.
Now Coke wants to boost its production, distribution and sales across the continent.
By investing in Africa, these big multinational firms are wagering that what was once known as the "dark continent" has a bright future.


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a way of organizing information so that you can easily find what
you are looking for. Some types of databases are:
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when we refer to databases. WestCat, InfoTrac, Periodical
Abstracts, and ABI/Inform are examples of electronic databases.
They let you quickly go to a topic in books or periodicals.
an electronic database each article or book has its own record,
which provides information about it.
Each record is composed of individual pieces of information called
fields. Fields include such information as the author, title, publisher,
subject heading, etc. for that item. Each of these fields is a searchable
access point to the information.

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Chords and Modes of C Major
In this video we will learn the chords related to or diatonic to the key of C major . The fingerings I chose all have the roots on the 5th string moving down the neck of the guitar. There are many different fingerings for these chords as well as many different inversions and interpretations of these chords. The few I demonstrated are the basic fingerings and should not be overlooked.
The scales and fingerings that accompany these chords are diatonic or relating to the key of C major. The fingerings I chose cover one octave of notes and all the scales start on the 3rd string and end up on the 1st string. As like the chords there are many fingerings you can use for these scales but theses will get you started. The chords and scales are all moveable meaning you can move them up or down the fingerboard and play in different keys. The tabs for the scales and chords will be below the video for easy reference. As usual keep on strumming.


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Five Minutes With Celebrity Fitness Trainer Cindy Jourdain
After cutting her teeth at the English National Ballet and the Royal Ballet Company in London, Cindy Jourdain moved to India to train actor Katrina Kaif. Slowly but surely, she transformed Kaif's physique with her time-tested techniques. Soon, she made Cindy's Bootcamp available to a wider audience by launching her very own space, Beyond Studio (Bandra), dedicated to fitness, wellness and art.
She's practically consumed by it, too. "I manage and supervise every aspect of the business. It's a brand new venture, so I juggle between still teaching my classes, hosting meetings, recruiting and training new staff, and strategising. I spend a lot of time with trainers, coaches, teachers, leaders, brands, dancers, actors, collaborators and clients to try and understand where everyone fits and how I can facilitate the best training or crack the best deal."
When she's not at her studio, she can be found choreographing or doubling for Bollywood. In her spare time she also coaches the Nike Training Club, and sponsors an amateur football team for the premiere league of the Roots Football Academy. Despite her chock-a-block schedule, we got her to share her life hacks and some of her favourite things.
What does your personal workout regimen look like?
"I train myself at the studio and often put myself through my own bootcamp. At other times I train with our different experts at Beyond. I can also get on the road and run, or sometimes wind down with some yoga and meditation at home."
What do you do in your downtime?
"My hobbies at the moment are taking me over the sea link, to the race course, to ride twice or three times a week. In time, I want to learn how to play polo."
What are your favourite haunts for healthy eats?
"I love Bandra's village culture and community and it's been fascinating to see all the healthy cafés and restaurants opening one after the other. I have been spoiled all my life with healthy options back home in Europe. Regardless of where I am in the world, the first place I will always look to for wholesome and nutritious food is in my own kitchen. I love to stop by these hot spots in Bandra for my 'usual'…
Kofuku for lunch: Seaweed salad, edamame, tuna avocado cream cheese Californian rolls or the grilled salmon bento box
Pali Village Café for dinner: John Dory with sautéed spinach and broccoli
Kitchen Garden for breakfast or lunch: Avocado toast, the DIY salad, or kale juice
The Blue for dinner: Tom Kha, or papaya salad
Sequel for breakfast: Daily dose of Vitamin C smoothie, or coconut yogurt with granola
What are your five tips to become a better morning person?
Get plenty of sleep.
Early to bed early to rise.
Have a wellness and fitness goal.
Enjoy a night and morning ritual (something at home you look forward to and would hate to miss).
Stay off alcohol, nicotine, sugar, caffeine or any other heavy stimulants
What's your go-to, sugar-free treat?
"I love my chia-seed pudding with homemade coconut milk and fresh strawberries or fresh figs. Or a homemade frittata with lots of veggies like spinach, zucchini, bell peppers and such. I'm also partial to my almond and cashew hummus with coriander and lemon. Green tea, tulsi tea, vitamin waters and aloe vera juice are my essential detox drinks."
Le Mill's #WellnessMonth brings you a series of activities with celebrity fitness trainer Cindy Jourdain and her crew at Beyond Studio! Sessions will be held between April 26 to 28, 11 am to 12 pm, at Seventh Space, Chowpatty, 17, Morvi Lane, Chowpatty, Girgaon, Mumbai 400007. Click here to sign up for the complete package, at a discount. Click here to sign up for Aditya Shroff's Yoga & Movement session. Click here to sign up for sign up for Remika Rajkitkul's Breathwork Therapy session.


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So, I'm taking a moment to brag about my sweet four-year-old's artwork... As a teacher, I tend to be a little judgemental about his "skills."
I worry that he can't write his name too well, I worry that he still confuses W and L sounds when speaking, but after talking to him about this doozy of a drawing, I'm NOT worried about his creativity!
Talking about art is one of the four main components of Art Education. Being able to talk about how art makes you feel and what the artist is trying to say through his work, makes appreciating art easy!
Take a look.... and here is my son's explaination.
The two main subjects are Black beard (left) and Jack Sparrow (with the green braids on right) fighting with swords. In the background in black marker, you'll see a large ship, anchored by a shark fin, and cave with large orange rocks....On the right side background, you'll see footprints in the sand and gold that fell out of Jack Sparrow's pocket. Yep. That's right. A four year old came up with this.
So my advice?Throw away your coloring books, give your kid a marker and blank piece of paper and have them TALK about what's there. You'll be amazed.
Enjoy your Summer and Make art.


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Ripon Chef John Mangelos has mixed emotions about closing his Barnwood Restaurant after 33 years due to shoulder injuries that have kept him from doing his job at the restaurant and catering operation.
"It is my functionality and not my creativity that has gone out the window," Mangelos said on Friday.
Mangelos gained notoriety over the years working with the Olympic Games from Athens, Greece to Salt Lake and Torino as well as being involved in the Games in China. He was currently making plans to work the upcoming Olympics in Russia.
The longtime Ripon chef has also prepared entrees for the Millennium Party and for Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow as well as having done a lot of work for Bourbon companies in Kentucky paring food with bourbon.
Wine dinners in his restaurant have been a passion for Mangelos for the past 28 years, which, he would hope to continue if someone were to rent the restaurant he has run for more than three decades. Searching the Mangelos personal history on Google brings up some nine pages of material.
For the catering jobs he has already contracted, Mangelos said he has partnered with another catering firm in the area that he is confident will do a wonderful job instead. The restaurant has also been the meeting place for the Ripon Rotary Club every Wednesday at noon. He noted that Spring Creek Country Club has expressed its willingness to host the club once he shuts down on May 31.
Mangelos explained he has had surgeries on both of his shoulders in an attempt to repair tendon injuries – a surgery that was unsuccessful in one shoulder. The other is expected to take a year to heal, he said, not being able to lift anything in the meantime.
He had a recent offer to sell the restaurant to become a fine dining steak house, but that fell through, he noted. Mangelos added that he would be willing to rent the facility for $5,000 a month to an acceptable tenant. It could house many different things including an antique shop, he quipped.
The chef and longtime community supporter was just 25 years old when he opened the business with money earned working for a hotel while in college and subsequent investments he had made early in life, buying the property in 1979.
"It's been a wonderful dream having a restaurant, until you get to that point where you can't do what you want to do," he said. "I hope to do consulting work and help make others' restaurants become more profitable."
Mangelos attended Cal State Stanislaus and received his culinary education through Cornell University. The hotel chain he worked for sent him to culinary school.
As far as looking back to his dream years in the restaurant business, he admitted, "It's just a lot of physical labor."
Ripon Chef John Mangelos has mixed emotions about closing his Barnwood Restaurant after 33 years due to shoulder injuries that have kept him from doing his job at the restaurant and catering operation.


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On December 1st in Hong Kong at the First Annual CBOE Risk Management Conference (RMC) Asia, two expert speakers - William Chan, Equity Derivatives Strategist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Michael Fagan, Chairman, Levitas Capital - will discuss the topic of Volatility of Volatility, and (1) Historical observations and interpretations for "vol-of-vol" surfaces, (2) Trading and hedging applications, depending on client objectives, and (3) A case study approach. Below is some analysis I did to prepare for the presentations.
The averages of the daily closing values since mid-2014 in the two charts below are as follows:
131.4 Historic Volatility of VIX Index (30 Trading Days)
92.7 CBOE VVIX Index www.cboe.com/VVIX
128.3 CBOE SKEW Index www.cboe.com/SKEW
15.8 CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX®)
13.4 Historic Volatility of S&P 500 Index (30 Trading Days)
Note that the average levels for the VIX Index usually have been higher than the historic volatility of S&P 500 Index (over 30 trading days or 20 trading days), and it is suggested that this is because of the volatility risk premium for stock index options in the United States. In Hong Kong I plan to ask about the relationships between implied and realized volatility in both the U.S. and Asia.
It is interesting to note the relationships between the price and volatility charts above and VIX options and futures volume charts below. This past August there was anxiety about falling prices in the Chinese stock markets, the VIX Index rose above 40 and the VVIX rose above 168, and there was record average daily volume in a month for both S&P 500 (SPX) options (1,325,639) and for VIX options (990,289). In times of market stress many investors turn to SPX options and VIX options and futures to help manage their portfolio risk.
To learn more about products to manage volatility, please visit www.cboe.com/volatility and www.cboe.com/benchmarks.
You may view the agenda and register in advance for the First Annual CBOE Risk Management Conference (RMC) Asia at http://www.cboermcasia.com


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Delta Health Alliance receives $500,000 grant to address violence against women in four Delta counties
Posted on: October 11, 2017
The United States Department of Justice has awarded a three-year, $499,945 grant to Delta Health Alliance to create rapid response teams in four Delta counties to address violence against women. The four counties are Bolivar, Leflore, Sunflower, and Washington. Called the Delta Abuse Response Team network, or DART network, these teams will provide services for
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"To God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen." (Ephesians 3:21 TEV)
You can show God's glory by joining the family of God. The Bible says in Ephesians 3:21, "To God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen" (TEV).
The Bible says that one day there will be a new heaven and new earth. The only thing that's going to last for eternity is God's family.
A thousand years from today, if there's still earth here, there won't be a Microsoft. There won't be a Hollywood a thousand years from today. There won't be a United States of America, because no earthly kingdom lasts forever. There won't be all of the things we think are so great.
But there will still be the family of God. God's people last. It's the only thing that's going to last!
You need to find a local congregation that will love you and help you grow in biblical truth and knowledge. You need to find your spiritual family. You need to find the place where you can give and share your talents and benefit from the abilities of others.
You need to join a local church. Why? Because it's going to outlast everything else you do.
I make no apology in saying to you that maybe joining a spiritual family will be the most significant thing you do with your life. Because what the Church is doing in making a difference in the world is going to outlast your career. It's going to outlast your hobbies. It's going to outlast every other thing you do. It's the only thing that's going to last forever because it's about changed lives.
There are only two things that are going to last forever: God's Word and God's people.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Yad Vashem
First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a communist;
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a trade unionist;
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out — because I was not a Jew;
Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak out. – Martin Niemoller
January 27 th marked the sixty fifth anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp. In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designated this day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an annual day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Nazi era. That same year, the newly rebuilt Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem (the national Authority for the Remembrance of the Martyrs and Heroes of the Holocaust) was opened at the 50-acre site on the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
For He Was Welsh, You Know: Reading Shakespeare's Henry the Fifth
no scorn to wear the leek upon Saint Tavy's day.
King Henry: I wear it for a memorable honour,
For I am Welsh, you know, good countryman.
As I listened to John Metcalf's Mapping Wales, I conjured a sky thick with Welsh archers' arrows. The arrows weren't the stuff of my imagination, but a scene from Kenneth Branagh's Henry V. As one thing so often leads to another, I thought it time to give the film another look.
Posted by Susan Scheid (Raining Acorns) at 9:48 PM 7 comments
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The Virtues of Difficulty
I had intended this, my first post here, to address the literary economy in some way. As co-director of the Pages & Places Book Festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and as we're deep into the planning for the 2010 festival, our second, I'm now contending with all the expected difficulties regards, for example, convincing government officials and even grant-giving foundations to support a celebration of books. So I have plenty of opportunity, let's call it, to realize to what degree lovers of books and reading are but a tiny minority.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Winter in Valley Forge
~Col. Philip Van Cortland,
in a letter to the Governor of NY, 13 Feb. 1778
It is cold. The wind whips down the grand parade of Valley Forge National Park. In winter the tree branches are exposed and bare. The landscape, which had been a spectacular panorama of fiery reds, oranges and yellows in autumn, is a muddle of drab browns and grays now. The ground is frozen, it is certainly no weather to enjoy a picnic, as you might if you came to Valley Forge in the spring. But winter is the time of year to visit Valley Forge.
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Labels: George Washington, seasonal, travel, US history, Valley Forge, Wide Open Spaces, winter
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Insurance-Defying Fitness: In Praise of Marilyn Moffat
Gina Kolata's recent article, "Treat Me, but No Tricks Please," in the New York Times, brought on a firestorm in response. In the article, Kolata questioned whether there was "rigorous evidence" to show that physical therapy was effective and asked, "With all that voodoo physical therapy out there, though, how can you tell if what you are getting is helping or useless?"Tweet
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Chance Encounters
Back in the sixties, my dad was transferred to Washington DC for a year, so my mom was temporarily trapped in a little apartment with me, a toddler, for company. Right next door, as luck would have it, was Dotty, another transplanted mom with Theresa, her toddler. My mom and Dotty found themselves sharing lots of coffee while their two little girls played. Mothers who undergo the slings and arrows of raising toddlers together often bond over this experience, like battle-weary soldiers. Mom and Dotty were no exception. Our photo album is filled with pictures of Theresa and me at birthday parties, playgrounds, swimming pools and picnics.
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Labels: friendship, Wide Open Spaces
Saturday, January 9, 2010
A World of White and Snowy Scents
Still one would want more, one would need more,
More than a world of white and snowy scents.
-Wallace Stevens
More than a world of white and snowy scents.
-Wallace Stevens
Right now, I can't imagine beyond snow. It's been falling all day again, though this time, not to much effect. Deer tracks run everywhere: they veer toward the hemlock, then, foiled by the fencing, veer back to open ground. The paths break into ragged patches where deer scraped through to get at grass.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
This movie signals our entry into the second decade of the new millennium. Writer and director James Cameron conceived of the project 15 years ago, though he had to wait this long for technology to catch up with his vision - he even invented a new camera in the process.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Armchair Traveling: Mapping Wales, the Music of John Metcalf
Despite several trips to Great Britain, I've never been to Wales. My partner of many years felt marooned there for a time, and that may be the reason we haven't gone. (Back then, if an English grammar student had no Latin, attending university in England to study English was next to impossible—Wales was almost all there was.) The other association we have with Wales is no better: we'd met a Welsh singer who, we were told, had a lovely voice, but what we encountered was a decidedly unlovely drunk.Tweet
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Labels: Aberfan, Agincourt, Catrin Finch, harp, Hedd Wyn, John Metcalf, leeks, Llandewi Breffi, Mapping Wales, music, Owain Glyndwr, Passchendaele, Raining Acorns, travel, Wales
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Cute Sailor Moon Merchandise to Release in Collaboration With Princess One Spoon
25.December.2018 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Princess One Spoon, a concept shop in Harajuku, is teaming up with Sailor Moon to release their third line of collaborative merchandise with the series on December 22.
The line-up features designs inspired by the five main Sailor Soldiers. Items include everything from fashion to things you can use at home in your everyday life.
Printed Cushion Cover (4 Designs): ¥1,400 Each
The cushion cover is made from satin which gives it a polished look and features character silhouettes on one side and writing on the other. There are 4 designs to choose from.
Printed Room Shoes (4 Designs): ¥1,000 Each
These adorable adult-size room shoes also come with 4 different designs and are finished with a big cute ribbon.
Printed Laundry Net – Set of 2 (3 Designs): ¥880 Each
Laundry Net Lingerie (3 Designs): ¥680 Each
Enjoy your laundry even more with these Sailor Moon themed laundry nets. The 2-piece set comes with a small and big net while the lingerie net will protect your underwear and precious clothing when washing.
Printed Open Wide Cast / Printed Flat Case / Printed Stacking Case (3 Designs Each): ¥1,000 Each
When combined with the cushion cover and room shoes these collapsible storage cases will turn your room into the world of Sailor Moon. When you're not using them you can store them nice and compactly away.
Printed Flat Pouch (4 Designs): ¥1,800 Each
Printed Cosmetic Pouch (4 Designs): ¥2,000 Each
The pouch series is also made from glossy satin. They are pocket-sized making them a convenient addition to your daily life.
Multi Cloth (3 Designs): ¥1,200
The large satin cloths pictured above at the bottom have a variety of uses: they can be used as a scarf, tablecloth, a blindfold―anything you can think of.
This line-up is a must for fans of Sailor Moon, so don't miss out.
Sailor Moon 3rd Collaboration
Release Date: December 22, 2018
Address: Princess One Spoon Tokyo, Jingumae S Bldg., 4-27-4 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Closed during New Year's Holidays
Access: 6-minutes on foot from Harajuku Station via JR Line / 3-minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station via Tokyo Metro Line
Website: http://www.p1s.jp/
Sailor Moon 25th Anniversary Project Official Website: http://sailormoon-official.com/
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP・Toei Animation
*There are restrictions on purchasing these products from December 22 to 24. Only three items of one design may be purchased per person.
*Please note that due to limited stock the products may sell out.
*Orders cannot be made via telephone. Please purchase in-store.
*You may have to wait to enter the store if it becomes crowded.
*All prices listed above do not include tax.
Sailor Moon Area to Arrive at Miniature Theme Park SMALL WORLDS TOKYO in June
31.May.2020 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
The world's biggest miniature theme park SMALL WORLDS TOKYO has announced that the highly-anticipated Sailor Moon area will open on June 5, 2020.
The Sailor Moon area gives people the chance to be turned into miniature 1/80 scale figurines and live there. In the run up to the grand opening, members of the official Sailor Moon fan club "Pretty Guardians" will have early access to this program from May 29, 2020.
What is SMALL WORLDS TOKYO?
SMALL WORLDS TOKYO is a miniature theme park that opened Ariake district of Tokyo earlier this spring. The park covers an 8,000 square meter area which is split into seven different areas made up of moving miniature models: the Kansai International Airport, the Space Center, World Streets, Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion Tokyo-3, and Neon Genesis Evangelion Evangelion Cage.
What is the Sailor Moon figurine program?
The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon series is set in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban district, which is the setting for the area in SMALL WORLDS TOKYO. During the day, the series heroines, including Usagi Tsukino, live a lively life in Azabu-Juban. At night when the street lights turn on, the girls transform into Sailor Guardians under the moonlight.
On the opposite side of Azabu-Juban district you can see Crystal Tokyo, a future capital city in the 30th Century which also appears in the original series.
In the exclusive Pretty Guardians fan club area of the exhibit, members will find miniature figurines of themselves, making it feel like they really live in the world of Sailor Moon. More details on this program can be found on the official fan club website.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Area w/ Figure Program
Price: Adults ¥19,800 (Tax Included) / High School Students and younger ¥17,600 (Tax Included)
On Sale: June 5, 2020
*Available to Pretty Guardians fan club members from May 29, 2020
Pretty Guardians Official Website:
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Area w/ Figure Program Ticket Website:
*Open from June 5, 2020 at 13:00 (JST)
Address: Ariake Butsuryu Center, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto Ward, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 9:00-21:30 (Subject to change on weekends, holidays, and certain periods)
Official Website: http://www.smallworlds.jp/
Sailor Moon Nail Oil Set Released to Promote the Upcoming 'Sailor Moon Eternal' Movie
28.March.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Bandai has developed a new Super Sailor Moon and Super Sailor Chibi Moon "Fragrance Nail Oil Set" on its online store Premium Bandai as part of its cosmetics brand Miracle Romance. Released on March 26, the set is inspired by the upcoming animated film Sailor Moon Eternal which will be released in September this year.
Miracle Romance Fragrance Oil Nail Set – ¥4,400 (Tax Included) *Shipping & handling fees not included
Both nail oils are made in the image of Super Sailor Moon and Super Sailor Chibi Moon who will appear in the upcoming Sailor Moon Eternal movie.
The Super Sailor Moon nail oil has an "Eternal Lemon" fragrance which is locked away inside its gorgeous bottle featuring yellow and blue coloured nail oilーthe same colours as the character's skirt.
Super Sailor Chibi Moon's skirt is yellow and pink, as represented by the colour nail oil for this bottle. It has a cute and sweet-smelling fragrance, and contains three ingredients that are great for the skin: jojoba oil, rose hip, and grapeseed oil. The oil can be used on the skin, where it's not sticky and is soaked up easily, as well as the nails and cuticles to moisturise them, leaving them nice and smooth.
The bottles are crafted with the finest details that showcase motifs of their respective characters. They are chic and made from glass which allow for the oils' colours to glisten through. They are also both branded with the sentence "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal."
These aren't just made to look cuteーthey are expertly-made cosmetics for those who want to be a Pretty Guardian too.
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP / "Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal" Movie Production Committee
©Naoko Takeuchi
Miracle Rose Fragrance Nail Oil Set
Orders: Opened March 26, 2020 (while supplies last)
Delivery Date: September 2020 (subject to change)
Product Page: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000144652/
Sailor Moon Body Soap Releasing in Collaboration With LUX
01.March.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
LUX is collaborating with Sailor Moon to release its popular body soap series with Sailor Moon packaging, which will roll out across Japan for a limited time from March 2, 2020.
LUX is a total beauty brand managed by Universal Japan Customer Marketing.
LUX's message with this collaboration is for girls to "Shine With No Limits." Like the Sailors, they want the beauty of girls to shine on both the inside and outside.
The packaging designs feature one for each of the five Sailors. Bearing each characters' silhouettes, the LUX body soap fragrances are as follows: "Soft Rose" for Sailor Moon, "Satin Soap" for Sailor Venus, "Musky Floral" for Sailor Mercury, "Violet Floral" for Sailor Mars, and "White Garden" for Sailor Jupiter.
LUX will also hold a Twitter campaign from March 2 where you can receive an assortment of these limited edition packaged products by posting a photo of your purchased product with the hashtag #ラックス美少女戦士セーラームーン ("LUX Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon").
Wrap yourself in the new fragrances of LUX, which were revamped in October 2019, and smell as good as the Sailors after a tiring day of being a magical girl.
LUX Body Soap x Sailor Moon Collaboration
Product Page: https://unilever-members.com/lux/lp/luxbodycampaign
*Product page will go live on March 2, 2020
Sailor Moon Official Website: http://sailormoon-official.com/
Sailor Moon Ice Show 'Prism On Ice' to Feature World Class International Figure Skaters
16.February.2020 | ANIME&GAME
A press conference was held detailing information about the upcoming Sailor Moon: Prism On Ice ice skating show, for which it had already been unveiled that Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva would play the role of the titular character, Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino.
At the press conference, Medvedeva expressed her love for the Sailor Moon anime series, calling it her favourite and being thankful to not only be a part of it, but also to be playing the main character. She said she will work hard with lots of practice in the run up to the ice show for her role.
The official logo for the Prism On Ice show was also revealed, as well as the rest of the figure skating cast which includes Satoko Miyahara as Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno, Mirai Nagasu as Sailor Mars/Rei Hino, Alissa Czisny as Sailor Jupiter/Makoto Kino, Becky Bereswill as Sailor Venus/Minako Aino, Andrew Poje as Tuxedo Mask/Mamoru Chiba, Jason Brown as Kunzite, Takahito Mura as Jadeite, Dylan Moscovitch as Nephrite, and Seiya Hashimoto as Zoisite.
Japanese singer and actress ANZA will also make a special appearance as Queen Serenity.
Providing the voice acting will be the cast from the voice cast from the upcoming two-part anime film Sailor Moon: Eternal, which includes Kotono Mitsuishi as Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino, Hisako Kanemoto as Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno, Rina Sato as Sailor Mars/Rei Hino, Ami Koshimizu as Sailor Jupiter/Makoto Kino, and Shizuka Ito as Sailor Venus/Minako Aino.
©Naoko Takeuchi
Sailor Moon: Prism On Ice
2020/6/5 – ①Doors 12:30/Start 13:30 ②Doors 17:30/Start 18:30
2020/6/6 @ ①Doors 11:00/Start 12:00 ②Doors 16:00/Start 17:00
2020/6/7 @ ①Doors 11:00/Start 12:00
Venue: KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center (2-11 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Sailor Moon 25th Anniversary Project Official Website: http://sailormoon-official.com/
Official Sailor Moon Fan Club "Pretty Guardians" Website: https://prettyguardians.com/
SMALL WORLDS TOKYO: New Details Drop On Sailor Moon & Evangelion Areas at Tokyo's Miniature Theme Park
01.December.2019 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
The date has finally been revealed for the opening of the all-new SMALL WORLDS TOKYO in Tokyo's Ariake district: April 25, 2020.
The park will cover an 8,000m2 area across its four floors: the Departure Floor where visitors arrive at the doorstep of the world of SMALL WORLDS TOKYO, the Departure Lounge where you can enjoy delicious food from around the world, SMALL WORLDS where you are thrown into multiple different worlds, and the Creators Floor where you will get to see these miniature worlds being created on a day-to-day basis.
The main floor, SMALL WORLDS, is made up of seven areas: the Kansai International Airport Area, the Space Center Area, World Streets Area, Sailor Moon Area, Neon Genesis Evangelion Tokyo-3 Area, Neon Genesis Evangelion Evangelion Cage Area, and the newly-announced Tokyo Area which for now is a tentative title as they begin preparations for rolling out details about it.
A new photo has been released, as pictured above, of the highly-anticipated Sailor Moon Area. It showcases the outside of series protagonist Usagi Tsukino's house which the park confirms is now complete.
The Neon Genesis Evangelion Tokyo-3 Area will also feature a visual attraction that makes use for AR/VR technology. It was made in collaboration with South Korean director Jae Cheol Hong. The park will also open a "Special Area" which will feature a miniature remodelling of Shurijo Castle in Okinawa, which was destroyed last month as a result of a fire. It will open sometime next year, and be subsequently moved to SMALL WORLDS OKINAWA, a new site set to open in 2021.
The Citizens Rights Figure Program, which opened in August, received such overwhelming praise a second run began on November 29. The program scans a 3D model a person and have a figure of themselves placed in the area of their choice. The areas people can place themselves in this time are the Kansai International Airport Area, Space Center Area, and World Streets Area.
SMALL WORLDS TOKYO Entry Passports
Entry Passports, Entry Passports (With Backyard Tour), and Annual Passports are available via the park's official website and Lawson Tickets.
Prices (Tax Included):
Entry Passports: Adults ¥2,700 / Middle & High School Students ¥1,900 / Children (4-11 Years) ¥1,500
Entry Passports (With Backyard Tour): Adults ¥5,600 / Middle & High School Students ¥4,800 / Children (4-11 Years) ¥4,400
Annual Passports: Adults ¥9,800 / Middle & High School Students ¥7,600 / Children (4-11 Years) ¥5,900
Tickets on Park Website: https://www.smallworlds.jp/en/ticket_en/
Tickets on Lawson Tickets: http://l-tike.com/smallworlds
Citizens Rights Figure Program – 2nd Run (w/ Annual Passport)
Price: ¥12,630 (¥10,760 for those under the age of 18) *Subject to change
Now On Sale
Official Website: https://smallworlds-figureprogram.jp
Address: Ariake Butsuryu Center, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto Ward, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 9:00-21:30 (Subject to change on weekends, holidays, and certain periods)
Official Website: http://www.smallworlds.jp/
Smell as Good as Sailor Moon With Her New Miracle Romance Moon Stick Perfume
18.November.2019 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Bandai's official online store Premium Bandai released a new perfume in its Miracle Romance brand of cosmetics on November 14 inspired by Sailor Moon's Moon Stick.
This bottle of perfume features the same design as the Moon Stick, an item used by Sailor Moon for healing and attacking.
The shiny gold-plated lid is in the shape of a crescent moon, underneath which sits a red rhinestone on a sparkly pink stick. The intricate design of this clear pink perfume bottle is made so that it reflects light and shines. It's also sized perfectly so it feels like you are holding the real Moon Stick, so you can feel like Sailor Moon too!
The perfume has a lovely and refreshing rose fragrance that conjures up the image of a strong, dignified young lady like Sailor Moon. The first notes to hit your nose when applying are elegant blackberry, bergamot, and mandarin. The middle note are a luxurious rose, delicate jasmine, and lily of the valley. Finally, to complete this feminine fragrance, we have patchouli and vetiver to elevate that high-class feel, and finally musk and sandelwood. The perfume also has two carefully chosen beautifying components: extracts of rose centrifolia and Indian lotus.
Not only is this a cute item, it's the real deal with its mix of high quality ingredients. Smell as good as Sailor Moon does by getting your hands on the Miracle Rose Moon Stick Perfume.
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP・Toei Animation
©Naoko Takeuchi
Miracle Rose Moon Stick Perfume
Price: ¥4,620 (Tax Included) *Doesn't include shipping or handling fees
Available: On Premium Bandai, Sailor Moon Store, and elsewhere
Pre-Orders: From November 14, 2019 while supplies last
Shipping: June 2020 (subject to change)
Product Page: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000140386/?rt=pr
6 Must-Visit Character Themed Cafés Running in October & November 2019
Character cafés are an exciting experience in Japan which sees a café collaborate with well-known anime series, game series or other franchise by decorating the café interior with designs and illustrations based on them and meals and drinks inspired by them.
Before continuing this article be sure to check out our September 2019 list of character cafés as some of them are still running.
Ariel Heads to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya & Hokkaido for The Little Mermaid Cafe
Ariel is swimming to Japan this September as four branches of OH MY CAFE turn into cafes inspired by The Little Mermaid. The Tokyo and Osaka branches will open on September 21, the Hokkaido branch on September 22, and the Nagoya branch on September 27. The collaboration is being carried out by LEGS COMPANY, LTD.Disney's The Little Mermaid was released back in 1989 as the 28th Disney animated feature film. It tells the story of the internationally-beloved Disney mermaid princess Ariel and her curiosity about the world above the sea.The cafes celebrate 30 years since the film's release. The cafe's concept is "independent girl." Each cafe will take on a stylish look and be inspired by Ariel's unwavering heart and her strength to make her dreams come true.
<Ariel> Veggie-Packed Pesto Pasta – ¥1,990
If you're vegetarian, you won't be disappointed with this healthy, vegetable-packed pasta dish. The plate it is served on features an illustration of Ariel swimming elegantly in the ocean.
Seaside Cream Risotto – ¥1,990
Based on sandy beaches is this creamy risotto. If you look closely you'll see one of Ariel's priceless treasures from her endless collection of whose-its, whats-its, and thingamabobs. Sebastian is hiding on the plate too, can you spot him?
<Flounder> Stripey Yogurt Drink – ¥1,090 / With Coaster – ¥1,890
Flounder is Ariel's closest friend, so he had to be included on the menu. This cute yogurt-flavoured smoothie takes on the same colours as our stripey fish companion.
<Sebastian> Strawberry Smoothie – ¥890 / With Coaster – ¥1,790
There are lots of other character-themed food and drinks to be enjoyed at the cafes besides these ones too. For more information, check our full article here.
▼The Little Mermaid OH MY CAFE
・Tokyo: OH MY CAFE TOKYO (Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku) / September 21, 2019 – November 9, 2019
・Osaka: kawara CAFE&DINING Shinsaibashi / September 21, 2019 – November 10, 2019
・Nagoya: kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO / September 27, 2019 – November 10, 2019
・Hokkaido: Cafe Interlude / September 22, 2019 – October 14, 2019
Official Website: https://mermaid.ohmycafe.jp/
Sarazanmai Cafe Designed & Produced by Sanrio Opens in Ikebukuro and Osaka
Two cafés based on the popular anime series Sarazanmai have arrived in Tokyo and Osaka. The café designs were produced by Sanrio.
Football Curry of Youth: ¥1,380 (Before Tax)
Football is what connects the three main characters Kazuki, Kuji and Enta. Come taste the delicious flavour of budding friendship in the form of a delicious curry at the café.
Pudding a la Mode of Friendship: ¥1,280 (Before Tax)
The three middle schoolers are represented in the form of colourful fruit. This is a delicious dish easily enjoyed by anybody.
Sparkling Jelly Juice (Kazuki/Kuji/Enta): ¥650 Each (Before Tax)
These jelly drinks are also themed around Kazuki, Kuji and Enta. The jelly lurking at the bottom of the cup adds a wonderful accent to the flavour.
This café is the perfect place to relax at your own pace this autumn. For more information, check out our full article here.
▼Sarazanmai Café (Designs Produced by Sanrio)
・Ikebukuro, Tokyo: September 19 ー October 27, 2019
・Nipponnbashi, Osaka: September 26 ー November 5, 2019
Advanced reservations accepted from 7pm on September 6, 2019
Reservation Fee: ¥500 (comes with a bonus for reserving)
Official Website: https://sarazanmai-sanrio-cafe.jp/
My Hero Academia Themed Cafe Opening at SEGA Ikebukuro GiGO in Tokyo
A cafe based on the hit TV anime series My Hero Academia will open at SEGA Ikebukuro GiGO on October 12.
Drinks Menu
Drinks – ¥600 Each (Before Tax)
Original Latte Art (11 Designs) – ¥700 Each (Before Tax)
Food Menu
Menu ①: October 12, 2019 – November 1, 2019
Katsu-Lover Midoriya's Pork Rib Noodles / Eijiro Kirishima's Crunchy Kakiage Don – ¥1,200 Each (Before Tax)
Menu ②: November 2, 2019 – November 24, 2019
Katsuki Bakugo's Spicy Mapo Doufu / Shoto Todoroki's Fire & Ice Tomato Cheese Pasta – ¥1,200 Each (Before Tax)
Dessert Menu
Menu ①: October 12, 2019 – November 1, 2019
Ochaco Uraraka's Japanese-Style Dessert Set with Matcha Milk – ¥1,200 (Before Tax) / Tenya Iida's Source of Strength Orange Parfait – ¥900 (Before Tax)
Menu ②: November 2, 2019 – November 24, 2019
U.A. Dessert Plate – ¥1,200 (Before Tax) / Tsuyu Asui's Kero Kero Parfait – ¥900 (Before Tax)
Enjoy a fun selection of food, drinks and desserts inspired by the My Hero Academia character cast. There's a whole bunch of merchandise to get your hands on too. For more information, check our full article here.
▼SEGA Collabo Cafe My Hero Academia
Running: October 12, 2019 – November 24, 2019
Location: SEGA Collabo Cafe Ikebukuro GiGO (SEGA Ikebukuro GiGO Floor B2F, 1-21-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
Menu ①: October 12, 2019 – November 1, 2019
Menu ②: November 2, 2019 – November 24, 2019
*Menu items and coaster designs will change for each menu
*More details can be found on the SEGA Collabo Cafe official website
Cafe Website: https://sega-collabocafe.com/ikebukuro/heroaca02.html
My Hero Academia Official Website: https://heroaca.com/
Weathering with You Anime Film Themed Cafes Opening in Tokyo & Osaka
Two cafes filmed based on the hit blockbuster anime film Weathering with You will open in Tokyo and Osaka on October 8 and 10 respectively for a limited time. The cafes are being opened by LEGS COMPANY.
The cafes have a beautiful menu lined up inspired by the world of Weathering with You. In addition to the themed decorations set to line the cafes, fans can also get their hands on a range of exclusive cafe merchandise and bonus items.
The Most Delicious Dinner in Your Life – ¥1,590
This dish is a complete recreation of the dinner Hodaka eats in the film which he describes as the most delicious he has ever eaten in his 16 years of living. Enjoy a hearty burger together with clam chowder soup and fries.
Hodaka's Welcome Party Set – ¥1,590
This one-person set was made lovingly by Natsume when Hodaka comes to work at the same company as her, K&A. Complete the set together with one of the "Dreamy" beverages from the drinks menu.Nagi's Teru Teru Bōzu À La Mode – ¥1,490The teru teru bōzu is a traditional Japanese doll used to prevent rain and bring good weather. This assortment includes candy, fruits, and the doll itself holding a cute umbrella.Dreamy Peach Soda – ¥790There are lots of other gorgeous-looking menu items and merchandise available too. For more information, check our full article here.
▼Weathering with You Cafes
①OMOTESANDO BOX CAFE&SPACE (Pine Under Flat B1F, 5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo) @ October 8, 2019 – November 17, 2019
②Osaka Shinsaibashi contact (1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture) @ October 10, 2019 – November 17, 2019
Table Reservations:
Price: ¥650 (Before Tax) *Includes bonus item
*Advance table reservations opened on September 24, 2019
Weathering with You Cafe Website: https://tenkinoko-cafe.jp/
'LISA LARSON Fika TOKYO' Cafe Opens in Collaboration With Swedish Ceramicist Lisa Larson
Sunday Branch Marronnier Gate Ginza is a cafe in Ginza that has collaborated with a number of different characters and artists, including Shawn the Sheep since 2017, The Very Hungry Catterpillar in 2018, and Leo Lionni since 2019.
Mikey Plate
Inspired by Larson's popular cat character Mikey, this healthy dish includes almond milk rice with a side of greens.
Lion Plate
The adorable round Lion looks like he has been taken right out of Larson's works and put onto a plate.
Baby Mikey Gateau Chocolate
These baby Mikey chocolates take on a ceramic appearance like Larson's work and are filled with sesame and cocoa powder.
Enjoy food and art come together at LISA LARSON Fika TOKYO. Keep in mind that reservations get priority, so be sure to book a table in advance. For more information, check our full article here.
▼LISA LARSON Fika TOKYO
Running: October 4, 2019 – January 27, 2020 (Closed January 1, 2020)
Location: Sunday Branch Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 Floor 4F (2-2-14, Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo)
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Last Orders 20:00)
Website/Reservations: https://www.marronniergate.com/topic/detail/115
6 Sailor Moon Cafes Opening Across Japan Including Tokyo and Osaka
LEGS COMPANY, LTD. held the Sailor Moon Cafe 2017 event back in September 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sailor Moon. The event's theme focused around adulthood imbued with a hint of cuteness. The cafes were so popular that they had a second "encore" run in December of the same year.
This year, LEGS has created an entirely new concept. The theme this year is "Girls Night Out," and the menu line-up stays true to it, featuring food and drinks all ladies are sure to enjoy on a night out.
5 Sailor Tortilla Wrap Sandwiches – ¥1,590 (Not available at the Saitama cafe)
Pretty Girl's Brunch Pancakes – ¥1,590 (Available at lunchtime only)
Cosmic Heart Berry Sandwich – ¥1,690
Moon Night Parfait – ¥1,490 (Available at dinnertime only)
Enter the kawaii world of the Sailor Moon Cafe again in 2019. For more information, check our full article here.
▼Sailor Moon Cafe 2019
▶Tokyo・Shibuya: SHIBUYA BOX CAFE&SPACE SHIBUYA 109
Running: October 3, 2019 – November 17, 2019
▶Osaka・Abeno: Abeno contact
Running: October 3, 2019 – November 17, 2019
▶Aichi・Nagoya: NAGOYA BOX CAFE&SPACE
Running: October 10, 2019 – November 24, 2019
▶Hokkaido・Sapporo: Coach & Four Shinkawa-Dori (Hokkaido Branch)
Running: October 18, 2019 – November 17, 2019
▶Kyushu・Fukuoka: kawara CAFE & DINNING KITTE (Hakata Branch)
Running: October 26, 2019 – December 1, 2019
▶Saitama・Koshigaya: BOX CAFE&SPACE
Running: November 14, 2019 – January 13, 2019
Reservations: Opened September 26, 2019
*¥650 per reservation. Up to 4 people per reservation. Includes bonus item.
Sailor Moon Cafe 2019 Official Website: https://sailor-moon-cafe2019.jp/
How did you like this list? Be sure to enjoy all of the café collaboration cafes this October and November!
6 Sailor Moon Cafes Opening Across Japan Including Tokyo and Osaka
01.October.2019 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT
LEGS COMPANY, LTD. has announced that it will open six Sailor Moon cafes for its Sailor Moon Cafe 2019 event across Japan this year. The opening dates differ from branch to branch, but the first two will open in Tokyo and Osaka on October 3. See all the opening dates in the Information section below.
LEGS held the Sailor Moon Cafe 2017 event back in September 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sailor Moon. The event's theme focused around adulthood imbued with a hint of cuteness. The cafes were so popular that they had a second "encore" run in December of the same year.
This year, LEGS has created an entirely new concept.
The theme this year is "Girls Night Out," and the menu line-up stays true to it, featuring food and drinks all ladies are sure to enjoy on a night out.
5 Sailor Tortilla Wrap Sandwiches – ¥1,590 (Not available at the Saitama cafe)
Pretty Girl's Brunch Pancakes – ¥1,590 (Available at lunchtime only)
Girls Night Out (Chicken Steak Plate) – ¥1,990 (Available at dinnertime only)
Cosmic Heart Berry Sandwich – ¥1,690
Moon Night Parfait – ¥1,490 (Available at dinnertime only)
Girls Night Out Drinks (10 Flavours) – ¥890 Each (Usagi Tsukino/Ami Mizuno/Rei Hono/Makoto Kino/Minako Aino/Chibiusa/Haruka Tennou/Michiru Kaiou/Setsuna Meiou/Hotaru Tomoe)
This is just a select look at what's on the menu―there are many other themed foods and desserts too!
Acrylic Key Ring (12 Designs Chosen Randomly) – ¥650
Clear Bag (1 Design) – ¥1,800
Plate (1 Design) – ¥2,200
The artwork for select cafe-exclusive merchandise was done by popular creator Etoile et Griotte who makes items for girls who love cute things, and Japanese illustrator Jenny Kaori, who creates cute, fashionable and alternative works.
Every person who books a seat in advance (¥650 before tax) at the cafe will receive one of the 5 above-pictured ticket holders chosen randomly.
If you dine at the cafe, you'll get one of the 4 above-pictured lunch mats chosen randomly.
And if you order a drink, you'll get one of the 10 above-pictured coasters chosen randomly.
*All prices are pre-tax prices. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP・Toei Animation
Sailor Moon Cafe 2019
▶Tokyo・Shibuya: SHIBUYA BOX CAFE&SPACE SHIBUYA 109
Running: October 3, 2019 – November 17, 2019
▶Osaka・Abeno: Abeno contact
Running: October 3, 2019 – November 17, 2019
▶Aichi・Nagoya: NAGOYA BOX CAFE&SPACE
Running: October 10, 2019 – November 24, 2019
▶Hokkaido・Sapporo: Coach & Four Shinkawa-Dori (Hokkaido Branch)
Running: October 18, 2019 – November 17, 2019
▶Kyushu・Fukuoka: kawara CAFE & DINNING KITTE (Hakata Branch)
Running: October 26, 2019 – December 1, 2019
▶Saitama・Koshigaya: BOX CAFE&SPACE
Running: November 14, 2019 – January 13, 2019
Reservations: Opened September 26, 2019
*¥650 per reservation. Up to 4 people per reservation. Includes bonus item.
Sailor Moon Cafe 2019 Official Website: https://sailor-moon-cafe2019.jp/
Sailor Moon Compression Socks Released in Collaboration With Medi QttO
27.September.2019 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Medi QttO are long compression socks created by the footwear and orthopaedic foot care brand Dr. Scholl. Their design is based on compression therapy which was developed in the UK. The company has teamed up with Sailor Moon for the first time to released a special themed design. Pre-orders opened on September 25 and they will officially go on sale on October 7.
To be worn when sleeping, this thigh-high type cares for the entire leg from the foot right up to the thighs.
The design features the same pattern as Usagi Tsukino's blanket from Sailor Moon. They can be worn when relaxing or just knocking around at home. They are also made so that they do not slip or slide when sleeping. Their use will led to beautiful skin in the morning.
They are available to buy on Amazon Japan and Rakuten and limited in stock.
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP・Toei Animation
©Naoko Takeuchi
Dr Scholl Medi QttO – Sailor Moon
Sizes: Medium / Large
Price: ¥3,200
Amazon Japan Pre-Orders: From September 25, 2019
Release Date: October 7, 2019
Product Page: https://www.mediqtto.jp/products/sleeping/fulllegsailormoon/
Transform Into a Sailor Moon Fan Club Member and Gain Access to Exclusive Merchandise
13.September.2019 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
The official Sailor Moon fan club in Japan known as "Pretty Guardians" has announced that it is accepting additional members to this year's sign-up period. Additional sign-ups opened on September 12.
If you become a member right now you'll gain access to a catalogue of exclusive members-only merch including the little gem and bath salt set made in collaboration with Savons Gemme, the Pretty Guardians Store 2-year anniversary watch (which is limited in stock), and more.
Orders also began today for the 2020 Makeup Notebook pictured above which is an exclusive item to the Premium Bandai Fan Club's secret site. It features a special illustration by Sailor Moon author Naoko Takeuchi. It comes with a dreamy cover that will flutter the hearts of any fan of the series.
Fan club members can also get a special picture ticket when they dine at the official Sailor Moon show restaurant SHINING MOON TOKYO if they show their membership card or account page.
It costs ¥5,000 before tax to join. Those entering in the additional applications will receive an member's card.
Pretty Guardians also gain access to pre-sales before anyone else, including those for the Sailor Moon Cafe 2019 which went on sale recently. Become a member today!
Pretty Guardians
Price: ¥5,000 (Before Tax)
Member Duration: Until June 30, 2020
Full details can be found on the official website: https://prettyguardians.com/
*Applications are for in Japan only
Little Gem + Little Bath Salt Set Pretty Guardians ver.
Price: ¥4,500 (Before Tax)
Now on sale until September 30, 2019
2020 Makeup Notebook Illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi
Price: ¥8,000 (Before Tax)
Pre-orders now open. Shipping in Late December 2019.
Sailor Moon Cafe 2019
Opening in Shibuya, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Fukuoka, and Saitama from October 3, 2019. Pre-sales available to Pretty Guardians until September 16, 2019 at 23:59 (JST).
Event Details: https://sailor-moon-cafe2019.jp/
SHINING MOON TOKYO: Sailor Moon Show Restaurant to Open in Azabu-Juban
15.August.2019 | ANIME&GAME / FEATURES / FOOD
Azabu-Juban is a district in Tokyo and considered a holy ground amongst Sailor Moon fans as it is where the Sailors reside in the series. That fact is about to be set in stone as the all-new show restaurant SHINING MOON TOKYO is set to open in Azabu-Juban on August 15.
The building used for the restaurant was actually built in the same year when the Sailor Moon manga began serialisation. It's also located in Joule A, the same place where Jewelry OSA-P appears in the series.
Since its release in 1991, the Sailor Moon manga series has been translated into 17 languages, and the anime series has made it to 40 countries worldwide. It has even spawned musicals which have been taken around the world. Now, fans can look forward to enjoying their favourite series in a new form with the opening of SHINING MOON TOKYO.
The restaurant's stage show is being produced by Nelke Planning who has been involved in many of the franchise's musicals. It will make use of stunning LED visuals and lightning and will feature music and dancing.
At the entrance to the restaurant is a gorgeous golden moon which you can sit on and pose like one of the Sailors.
A little further in is the stage, whose pink aesthetic and decorations have received the official stamp of approval from Sailor Moon author Naoko Takeuchi. The distance between the stage and audience is short, allowing for an up-close, immersive and thrilling spectator experience.
Concealed behind glass display cases are gorgeous and glittery Sailor Moon outfits.
Our five Sailors all feature in the stage show who we get to see in their everyday lives, during their transformations, and in battle scenes. The manga will be brought to life before the crowd's eyes.
Most of shows will be non-verbal, meaning that people can enjoy them without understanding Japanese. Many different stories will be told on stage―you can find out which ones they will be showing while at the restaurant.
The restaurant will feature a kawaii menu with original drinks and dishes you can't get anywhere else.
Sailor Planet Sushi Balls – ¥1,800 (Tax Included)
This tropical-looking sushi platter is made up of five different sushi balls including Japanese halfbeak, Okinawan spinach, salted salmon roe, snow crab, and conger eel. The vinegar used in the dish has antioxidants in it which will protect your body like a Guardian Sailor!
Tsukino Family Classic! Rabbit Curry – ¥1,800 (Tax Included)
The rice in this adorable dish is made into the shape of a rabbit, which in Japanese is usagi―and is also the name of our titular heroine! It contains fragrant spices which are sure to warm your body and healthy herbs to soothe fatigue.
SHINING MOON TOKYO Roll Cake – ¥1,500 (Tax Included)
For dessert, look forward to a gorgeous strawberry roll cake topped with fresh cream and cherries. If you like the sound of lots of flavours dancing in your mouth at once, then we recommend this one to you!
SHINING MOON TOKYO Pancakes – ¥1,500 (Tax Included)
The sweet and sour taste of the mango and kiwi elevate the nectarous notes of the maple pancakes. It even comes with an iced Sailor Moon cookie.
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Once you've eaten everything in your lunch box, which includes rice balls, vegetables and more, you can take it home with you to add to your Sailor Moon collection!
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Miniature Theme Park SMALL WORLDS TOKYO to Open in Tokyo Next Spring
10.August.2019 | Uncategorized
The all-new SMALL WORLDS TOKYO theme park is set to open in the Ariake district of Tokyo in spring 2020.
The park will cover an 8,000m2 area which will be split into seven different areas made up of moving miniature models: the Kansai International Airport, the Space Center, World Streets, Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion Tokyo-3, and Neon Genesis Evangelion Evangelion Cage.
The facility hopes to bring a new level of immersion the likes of which we have not seen before. It is a joint project between Japanese creators Tatsuya Kaneko and Shōji Kawamori and a team of Japanese engineers. Using the latest cutting-edge technology and delicate artistry in Japan, the staff behind this project have built a moving miniature universe that will transport visitors to another world.
Sailor Moon fans will delight in the recreation of Azabu-Jūban, a district of Tokyo where the series protagonists reside, and Crystal Tokyo. Evangelion fans will also rejoice in witnessing Tokyo-3 as well as Evangelion Cages in which Evangelions are housed.
Not only will visitors be able to look at the miniature world, they can become part of it too with the Citizens Rights Figure Program which will scan a 3D model of the person and have a figure of themselves placed in the area of their choice. Sign-ups for this program will open on August 9 at 10:00 (JST) on the park's website.
Details on tickets and facility specifics will be announced in the near future.
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Islamic Terrorists Strike Barcelona 13 Dead 100 Injured
A van has crashed into a crowd in Barcelona killing 13 people and injuring 100 others, according to Catalonia authorities. Police say they are treating the incident as a "terrorist attack." Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS, ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack through it's Amaq news agency.
Catalan police have engaged and killed 4 terrorist suspects and captured one following a shootout in the coastal town of Cambrils, some 100km from Barcelona. At least 6 civilians were injured in the incident.
"We have killed the alleged perpetrators," Catalan police announced on Twitter. "We work on the hypothesis that the events of Cambrils respond to a terrorist attack."
Vehicles have been used to ram into crowds in Europe in a series of Islamic terrorist attacks since July 2016, when the driver of a truck plowed into people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France, killing 86 people. Similar attacks have since taken place in Berlin, London and Stockholm.
The Spanish passport of a person of Moroccan origin was left at the scene of the attack, Barcelona's TV3 reported.
Media reports say the suspect behind the attack is a man by the name of Driss Oukabir.
The vehicle used in the attack was a rented Fiat van. The perpetrators had also rented a second car with which they had planned to flee, according to La Vanguardia.
Police located the second van connected to the attack in the Catalan town of Vic, Reuters reported, citing local authorities.
Catalan interior ministry official, Joaquim Forn, confirmed the death toll at 13.
A white van smashed into a crowd on the famous La Rambla, a street popular with tourists visiting the city.
The crash occurred after the van jumped the sidewalk, AP reported.
Catalan Police said they were treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the deadly van attack in Barcelona, Catalan's regional head Carles Puigdemont has said.
Catalan Emergency Services tweeted that an incident occurred near Plaça Catalunya and advised people to avoid the area.
It said in a second tweet that the closure of rail stations in the area had been requested.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and shut down nearby stores. A helicopter could be seen hovering above the scene.
An explosion Wednesday night in Alcanar Platja is believed to be linked to Las Ramblas attack in Barcelona, regional authorities have said. Initially, police presumed it was a gas leak that caused the destruction of a house that lead to at least one death and several injuries.
At least one person died and another six were injured in the explosion at around 11.15pm Wednesday night in the village of Alcanar Platja in southern Catalonia.
Firefighters discovered about 20 gas cylinders while examining the scene of the blast.
Documents found by police among the rubble have made it possible to establish the link, local media reported. Neighbors at the sight of Wednesday's explosion maintain the house was inhabited by two brothers of Maghreb origin.
Trapero, however, did not specify if a second explosion in Alcanar Platja on Thursday afternoon was related to the Barcelona atrocity.
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Filed under: Church wrongs, culture | Tags: Crazy Christians, culture war, denominationalism, UK
British bishops urge 'carbon fast' for Lent
LONDON — Several prominent Anglican British bishops are urging Christians to keep their carbon consumption in check this Lent.
The 40-day period of penitence before Easter typically sees observant Catholics, Anglicans, and Orthodox Christians give up meat, alcohol or chocolates.
But this year's initiative aims to convince those observing Lent to try a day without an iPod or mobile phone in a bid to reduce the use of electricity — and thus trim the amount of carbon dioxide spewed into the atmosphere.
Bishop of London Rev. Richard Chartres said that the poorest people in developing countries were the hardest hit by man-made climate change.
He said Tuesday that the "Carbon Fast" was "an opportunity to demonstrate the love of God in a practical way."
There are times that try my good will, and some things that drive me not up, but through the wall of polite concern. This press release has upped my blood pressure and caused me to think bad thoughts.
First of all, even the UN is getting off the "Climate Change" bus. Even Al Gore has been quiet lately.[ Thank you, God]. With all that is going on in the U.K., as far as the influx of Islam, alcoholism, their economy, church closings, and a host of other really scary, absolutely negative social trends, this group of clerics has decided that their best effort could best be directed toward a problem that does not even exist. Help me Lord to not say, "Rocha!".
Now to the measurable science of it all. A charger for an Ipod or cell phone consumes less than 500 mA. Five hundred Milliamperes. The impact of shutting off all the cell phone and Ipod chargers in the UK would be nill! Most people charge these devices at night, past peak power usage times. Perhaps these Anglicans think there is someone at the generation station reading a dial that will say, "Smith-Jones turned off his Ipod, crank her down, mate."Preposterous! Of all the energy reduction consumption programs in the world, this is the least effective.
This is not a 'practical way to show God's love' , this is a politically correct way to jump on a band wagon that has been proven to have no wheels. God's love an be shown best by sharing the Gospel in a country where Christians are an endangered specie. Studies show that in Canada the Anglicans will be extinct in one more generation, cell phones and Ipods or not.
I applaud the idea of going without electronic companionship for a day, even a week, or for all of Lent. Everyone is so plugged in, turned on, and tuned in, that the voice of God, the still, small, voice, is often lost in the air waves. What a fine and noble Lenten message it would be to say,
"Listen to those around you this Lent!"
"Unplug your devices and pray quietly this Lent!"
"Turn your radio on, and listen to the music in the air, turn your radio on, get in touch with God" [anybody remember that one?]
"Power down, to be empowered from on High!"
This Lenten message makes the Church look petty and ineffective, filled with politics and false beliefs. Well, if it quacks like a duck…. God forgive me for my anger.
Filed under: Crazed Thought, Uncategorized | Tags: banned, Crazy Christians, Jesus, nut bag, UK
On more than one occasion Fred Phelp's behavior has caused me to wish Baptists had a Bishop in the hierarchy, or at least a hierarchy. Baptists love and support the independence of the local church, so there is no one who has the authority to defrock the disguisting, or remove the tinfoil hat wearing idiot as long as there is some sort of group willing to gather in front of the pulpit.
Fred is the guy with the "God Hates Fags" signs. He is the guy that takes a crowd of like-minded [? mind?] folk to protest at the funerals of soldiers who died in service to our country. He is the guy some folk think of when you say,"Baptist". Fred founded the Westboro Baptist Church where I am told a bunch of his relatives and a few odd ducks manage to miss the whole point of the greatest teacher of love the universe has ever seen.
So the United Kingdom bans this guy, his daughter Shirley Phelps-Roper, a hamas terrorist , and nineteen others from entry. Here it is fron The National Post>>
Britain has blacklisted 22 people from entering the country, accusing them of fomenting hatred, glorifying terrorism or being capable of inciting ethnic violence in the country.
A list of 16 of the people was published yesterday to "name and shame" them, according to Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
The list included U. S. conservative talk-radio host Michael Weiner — also known as Michael Savage–Fred Phelps, a U. S. anti-gay activist, Hamas lawmaker Yunis Al-Astal, Jewish extremist Mike Guzovsky, former Ku Klux Klan leader Stephen Donald Black, neo-Nazi Erich Gliebe, and several Islamic preachers.
The frustrating part of the story is that Fred gets international publicity. Isn't that the way it goes? Some guy like Jeofurry who preaches his heart out and works for flood victims, and spreads the love of the Gospel will be known by a few of us, Fred gets mega multi- media press. Where is the Baptist Pope when you need him!? Can the name Baptist be copyrighted so there is a brand name recognition issue? If you were trying to pass kookie-cola off as Pepsi a team of lawyers would have your lunch and the brown bag it came in. Mr. Phelps can use the name baptist and we have no recourse , and don't get me started on that title Reverend that he uses.
Free speech is to be supported. Mr. Phelps is entitled to every wacko thought in his head, and to open up his mouth to speak such drivel. My issue is that to use the name of the historically most tolerant religious denomination as he does, to speak for my Lord Jesus as he claims to , and to call yourself a minister of God as you are the world's worst witness of His Love, does damage to the Kingdom that surely makes the devil smile. Those of us who claim to speak for God as prophets, or speak the Word of God need to tremble in fear that not only what we say, but the way we say it, is pleasing in His sight . There are far more glorious places than England to be banned from.


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The theater teacher was a man named Tallant Jones. Everyone was convinced that he legally changed his first name but he insisted it was his given name. He was a total tool. Mr. Jones was a very odd man, and despite being married to a woman, had always struck me as someone who, to quote a line from Good Will Hunting - liked to 'put from the rough.'
About 20 years after I graduated, I ran into Mr. Jones at the movie rental store. I casually shadowed him to be certain it was actually him. Heaven forbid that I would actually say hello.
I quietly waited behind him in line and then after he walked away, I boldly asked the clerk what he just rented. I half-expected the clerk to get all, "THAT INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL" on me - but he was totally game, especially after I explained that he was my high school drama teacher.
I confided, "I mostly wanted to see if he just rented porn." He hadn't and it wasn't.


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Dangerous Passions, Deadly Sins by Dennis Okholm: a Book Review
(First review: 27 August 2014, 4 Stars. Updated review: 7 May 2020, 5 Stars. MWP)
For someone to wed Psychology and Christian spirituality may sound, for many, doubtful and dubious, especially after the decades-long frictions between the two. But the 240 page paperback titled "Dangerous Passions, Deadly Sins: Learning from the Psychology of Ancient Monks" has entered the ring to help referee the match. To do this Dennis Okholm, a Benedictine oblate, assistant pastor at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California, professor of theology at Azusa Pacific University and adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, takes the reader back and forth from present-day psychology to three ancient monastic leaders: Evagrius of Pontus, John Cassian, and Gregory the Great. Okholm specifically takes up the diagnoses and prognoses of the seven principle vices (8): gluttony, lust, greed, anger, envy, sloth and vainglory.
"Dangerous Passions, Deadly Sins" begins by making the case that the ascetic theologians and monks of the fourth through seventh centuries "provide the church with a psychology that is not only specifically Christian in its orientation, but relevant to modern people" (14). Okholm explains that his two-fold approach is to bring forward a clearly Christian psychology that originated with the early Christian monks, and to make an apologetic case for the priority of this Christian psychology over against the presumption of modern technicians who act as if they are some of the first to have come to their conclusions (14). In almost every chapter the author will pair one of the principle vices with discussion of a specific pathology or addiction (16).
Okholm then takes the next seven chapters of "Dangerous Passions, Deadly Sins" and unpacks each vice individually. He draws almost exclusively from Evagrius, Cassion and Gregory, while allowing Aquinas and Basil of Caesarea some say-so in the matter. Once he draws out the contours of the vice and how it looks and acts, he then brings in the moderns to speak their piece: Bunge, Cohen, Holloway, Joest, Kardong, Katz, Kavanaugh, Smith, Solomon, as well as others. The author not only looks into the mechanics of a particular defect, but draws the reader toward the sagacious remedy prescribed by the Christian soul-physicians.
Not being a professional psychologist, it is hard to gauge whether or not the author has read the contemporary psychologists correctly. That will have to be left to the professional psychological community to decide. But if Ohkolm has presented them as fairly and accurately as he did the monastic fathers, then he characterized them properly. But assuming that many of the readers of this book will have had little contact with psychology, the real benefit of "Dangerous Passions, Deadly Sins" may actually have been unintended. This made, for me at least, a nice devotional read. As the author walked me through each flaw, the way it forms in a person, the deceptions it takes on, the sinister tactics it uses, as well as the grace-empowered remedial approaches scripted by the three pastoral theologians, I found myself often in prayer as well as regularly reflecting on what I had just read, for days.
"Dangerous Passion, Deadly Sins" is a work for pastors, counselors, psychologists and Christians. It is accessible, thoughtful, instructive, devotional, and usable. It will make a good addition to an "Introduction to Christian Ministry" class at a seminary. It would be a solid supplement for any Christian pastor's reading list. And it ought to be on the "must-read" list for a Christian reading group. I stand by this assessment, even more so, after my second reading of the book some 6 years after I wrote the first review. In fact, I have purchased a copy for my assistant minister, I found it that valuable! This is a volume I will take up and read third and fourth time in the future. I gladly recommend the book.
Thanks to Brazos Press who provided a temporary e-copy of this book, through Net Galley, for this review. And my gratitude for them sending me a physical copy sometime later.
[Feel free to re-post or publish this review. But as always, please give credit where credit is due. Mike]
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Have a holly jolly and devilish X-mas, Peter & Peggy. Love Milton and all of us in Lattaland.
Have a holly jolly and devilish X-mas, Peter & Peggy. Love Milton and all of us in Lattaland.
Happy birthday, Rev. Kevin I .Slaughter from Underworld Amusements.
Everybody else is doing a year-end best-of list, so why not Erin?
HoHoHo, Boys & Ghouls!You know what that unnerving, bone-chilling laughter means, it means that it's the most SANTAnic time of the year! It's Cursedmas, I mean, Christmas.
Anyway, you freaks better not be pouting and I'm telling you why, 9sense is coming to town, and by town I mean your stupid ear holes!
Pour yourself a glass of holiday jeer with Reverend Kevin I Slaughter, Michaelanthony Mitchell, Jeremiah Crow, Josh Latta, Erin Cassavaugh, Darren Deicide, Jessie, and Aden Ardennes . Join your Christmas fiends One Hell of a Christmas, Jeremiah Crow's Insufferable One Man Show and Sermo III for unholy caroling.
Remember kids, SANTA loves you.
Happy birthday to the ungodly queen of my heart, Erin. I adore you.
I bet you didn't expect a fright like that 15 days and 9 hours before Halloween, did you?
Join Adam & Erin during the spookiest time of the month in the midst of the spookiest time of the year on a little satanic show called 9sense.
On this chilling episode, our ghosts, err, hosts discuss mysterious misanthropia, spine-chilling serial killers and boo-bathing. It will scare the hell out of you.
Stick around for a little Down to the Crossroads too. This months theme is jinxes and how Erin hates jinxes to pieces. The playlist is available here, if the show is just too darn terrifying for your God-fearing ear-holes.
Happy Halloween…and SATAN!
Good evening, Boils and GHOULS! Oh, excuse me. Good morning boys and girls. Hallow's Eve is almost before us and it's time to break out the creepy cobwebs and cardboard skeletons to decorate your humble abode.
Still don't feel creepy enough? Then decorate your facebook, twitter and forum posts with your own unique Halloween custom avatard of yourself!
Ghoul afternoon, true bedevilers! That's right, I said 'afternoon'. Evil doesn't wait for night to podcast. Mwahahaha! Sorry, I always get like this after my morning Zero Bar®.
This week, Warlock Adam P Campbell and Witchy Erin Cassavaugh wax wrathfully about the inhuman, injurious Israel, tormented, trangendered teens and infamous ills that flesh is heir to instrumentals.
Oh, and SATAN, SATAN SATAN!!!
Accursed morning, my diabolical fiends! It's that evil time of the month again. Grab some coffee, or whatever other satanic beverage you can find, and give the new episode of 9sense a listen.
In the latest episode, the abominable Adam P. Campbell and the egregious Erin flap their rotten gums about the Zimmerman case. Yeah, I've never heard of the guy either, but apparently he killed a baby boy in a stroller or something. Also, the damnamic duo discuss deplorable filibuster showdowns. What's that gotta do with the devil? Give it a listen, cloven hoofed ones.
Stick around to the shocking end of the episode, wayward ones, for the 13th episode of 'Down to the Crossroads' for the best in blues brought to you by the devil's daughter, Erin.
What are you waiting for, Walpurgisnacht? Listen right now, and SATAN!
This beguiling avatard features my dark pal and host of the 9sense podcast, Adam. P. Campbell. SATAN!
Execrable morning, hellish fiends. Can you non-believers believe queen of the damned Erin has been doing her dreadful segment 'Down to the Crossroads' on odious podcast 9sense for a hateful year now? Why, it seems like it was just yesterday when Erin picked her first unholy blues song to play for Satan's legion of minions. Sigh. All the unholy memories…and look at Erin now. She's co-hosting another full episode and I loathe it!
Listen to this week's 9sense to hear Adam and Erin crack wicked about social networking, crackshot tots, Angelina Jolie's funbags and, of course, porn.
Lest we forget the miserable reason we are celebrating, it's about the blues. Erin plays a little Skip James, Hattie McDaniel and Howlin' Wolf. Unhappy birthday, y'all…and SATAN!