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Monday, August 1, 2011
TMNT Adventures #42
Publication date: March, 1993
Plot: Chris Allan & Dean Clarrain
Script: Dean Clarrain (Steve Murphy)
Pencils: Chris Allan
Inks: Brian Thomas
Letters: Gary Fields
Colors: Barry Grossman
Manager: V. Gorelick
Cover: Peter Laird and Ryan Brown
"Future Tense"
In the sewer lair's gym, Ninjara and the Turtles are busy working out, though Ninjara is distracted with how impressive the whole lair actually is. Suddenly, a time-slip opens up and out pops a middle-aged Donatello and Raphael. They insist that their younger counterparts follow them back to the future, as the time-slip will only remain open for a short time. Suddenly, they see Splinter (who is shocked) and bow with sullen respect. They ask Splinter to accompany them back to the future as well.
In the future (a dystopian New York full of derelict buildings and rising water levels swamping the streets), the Shredder and Verminator-X operate machinery in their headquarters (a disguised tenement building). Verminator laments that they were unable to procure the Black Stone of Mecca during their last trip to the past, but Shredder tells him to save it as their time-slip generator opens up. Armaggon comes stomping through, having collected the salvage from Null's Deepdump operation as well as an unexpected hostage: Merdude. He asks how their mission to the past went and Shredder has to explain their failure. A fight between Armaggon and the Shredder starts to break out, but Verminator stops them, explaining that he might know of a power source just as good as the Black Stone.
On the roof of Turtleco, future-Don, Future-Raph, Splinter, Ninjara and the Turtles arrive through a time-slip, only to be attacked by flying defense drones called Orni-Coppers. Future-Don shuts them down, explaining that he built them to defend Turtleco, though they malfunctioned when they registered two Donatellos and two Raphaels at the same time. Entering through the roof, future-Don invites them into his luxurious mansion. Apparantly, his knack for electronics turned Turtleco into a huge success and made him a billionaire. Young-Don is suitably impressed with himself.
Splinter, Leo and Mike finally decide to start asking the big questions, starting with where their future counterparts are. Future-Raph reveals that Splinter died from old age awhile ago, but a more gripping tale awaits them in regards to what happened to future-Leo and future-Mike and just why they brought them to the future.
Not long ago, Turtleco was infiltrated by Armaggon, who was trying to steal the experimental time-slip generator from Don's lab. The resulting fight led out the window and into the flooded streets below. Although Armaggon was in his element, the Turtles still had him on the ropes. That is until the Shredder and Verminator-X showed up and ambushed them. As the Turtles struggled to recover, Armaggon nailed them all with a torpedo. When Raph came to, his eye was missing along with Mike and Leo; only Don being accounted for in the aftermath. And to make matters worse, while they were out, Armaggon succeeded in stealing the time-slip generator.
Back at the Shredder's HQ, future-Leo, future-Mike and Merdude rest unconscious within stasis tubes as the three villains look on, menacingly.
Turtle Tips:
*This story is continued from the prologue of TMNT Adventures #41. The story continues in TMNT Adventures #43.
*The Turtles briefly visited this future before in TMNT Adventures #7.
*Shredder and Verminator-X failed to obtain the Black Stone of Mecca and escaped through a time-slip to the future in TMNT Adventures #36.
*Armaggon gathered salvage from Null's Deepdump facility and captured Merdude in Mighty Mutanimals #7.
*This issue also features bonus pin-ups of the four Turtles and Splinter by A.C. Farley.
*This issue was reprinted in the UK by Fleetway as TMHT Adventures (#78).
I started this review blog on June 25th, 2008. And from my very first post (TMNT Adventures miniseries #1), all I wanted to do was hurry up and get to the damn "Future Shark Trilogy". I originally conceived TMNT Entity as a site strictly for reviews of TMNT Adventures, but I quickly got distracted reviewing TMNT comics from other publishers, as well as doing research articles and editorials and what-not. Thanks to all that, it took me three years to get to the damn "Future Shark Trilogy".
'Bout freakin' time.
TMNT Adventures had been "growing up" for a while before this story arc, with lots of narrative turning points and milestones bringing it away from its goofier roots and closer toward a darker action adventure series that could compete with the contemporary superhero titles of The Big Two. However, it is "The Future Shark Trilogy" that really took the book to an entirely different level, not only setting a tone that would remain for the duration of the series, but opening up a major pool of plot threads that the book would proceed to draw from all the way until the end. In both terms of atmosphere and story focus, you can almost bisect TMNT Adventures into "before the Future Shark Trilogy" and "after the Future Shark Trilogy" segments.
That's how important it is to the overall sequence of the entire series.
Of course, it isn't without its inconsistencies and setbacks; the most major of which I'll comment on in the next review. But as far as this issue is concerned, its only noticeable flaw is how abruptly it begins. "Hey, we're you from the future! Come with us for reasons we don't want to explain right now!" "Okay."
But while the Turtles being drawn into the conflict feels a bit rushed, this issue actually feeds on the loose ends of two previous stories from TMNT Adventures and Mighty Mutanimals, weaving those seemingly unrelated threads together into a much larger tapestry. So the whole situation doesn't come completely out of the blue, which works in the arc's favor.
Steve Murphy (Dean Clarrain) takes the opportunity to draw inspiration from the Mirage side of things, bringing over future-Raph's missing eyeball and a reference to the frontispieces of Tales of the TMNT with future-Raph spouting, "Lemme tell ya a story…" In turn, the Mirage series would draw inspiration from TMNT Adventures, having the world flooded and doing stories centered in cities with massive, dilapidated skyscrapers poking out of the swamps. Hooray for cross-pollination!
Even considering the seventeen pages that come before it, the real meat of this issue is in future-Raph's brief back story regarding just what the heck is going on. It's short and to the point, which is nice, and shocking in its brutality. Yes, that is blood bubbling up from Raph's gauged-out eye socket. Archie had an issue with red blood at the time, so Barry Grossman was often forced to use black ink to substitute for it. But blood is blood.
I think what's best is that the flashback is used to end the issue, with Raph's unconscious, bleeding body being the second-to-last panel of the book. The striking and grim image leaves you with the impression that "this isn't a funny book for toddlers anymore" and the stakes have just gotten much, much higher. Even though the predicaments happen to the future versions of the Turtles, that doesn't alter how much the game has just changed. All of a sudden the good guys can get maimed (Raph), die (Splinter) and the villains are capable-enough to win decisive battles. In one issue, TMNT Adventures just grew the Hell up.
Chris Allan co-plotted the story, though to what extent I don't really know. His art, though, is some of his absolute best. There's such a tremendous range of expressions on the characters, particularly Armaggon, who switches gears from humorous to "holy shit" like nobody's business. A.C. Farley's bonus gallery is a cool extra, too, but to repeat my criticism from the Mutant Universe Sourcebook series, the guy doesn't do "cute" very well.
I hate to oversell "The Future Shark Trilogy" and I imagine anyone just skipping ahead to read it will step away wondering just what the big deal is. But you have to look at it in the grand scheme of the title's overall development and the huge shift in directions it represents. When taken on its own, "The Future Shark Trilogy" might read like an average adventure with above average art, but that's not how it was meant to be read. For those who'd been reading since the very beginning, "The Future Shark Trilogy" is a massive reward.
Grade: B+ (as in, "Boy I love Armaggon's flipper-legs. They're so silly".)
5 comments:
- Adam said...
All that praise and a mere B+ grade? Man, I'd hate to have you grading my terms papers, Mark! ;-)
- 8/01/2011
- E. Wilson said...
A story with a possible dystopian future that changes the tone of the whole series and leaves a lasting impact on the direction of the book?
Am I wrong to think of "Days of Futures Past?" It kind of gives that vibe.
- 8/01/2011
- Kevin "Jester" McGill said...
I agree, I was expecting a solid 3 A+s for these 3 recent entries (Leo #1, TMNT #10, and Archie #42. But then again, I'm totally biased. I've loved Future Shark since I read it in 1993 at 9 years old! It was sooo awesome. Heck, it may be what make me a fan of time travel science fiction as a sub-genre.
- 8/02/2011
This is the first TMNT comic i read in my life (in the hospital at age 16!)...
- 8/12/2011
- Ryan Trimble said...
Mark, love the blog, and have to agree... this is the turning point in the entire series. Amazing.
- 1/22/2013


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Statewide for all students in the Class of 2009, the on-time high school graduation rate was almost 80 percent for girls and 70 percent for boys, while the dropout rate was 13.2 percent for boys and 9 percent for girls.
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"The lack of literacy skills, especially the ability to write well, also helps explain why fewer men go to college and, once there, are less likely than women to earn degrees," Whitmore wrote.
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The following is a fictional account of the dialogue between a political science professor and the students of an honors seminar in an east coast liberal arts college.
The Professor, reluctantly set his cup of strong dark roast coffee on the table, waiting for his students to take their accustomed places at the conference table. When the last student settled at the table, he said, "Every-once-in-a-while the normal course of the nation gets shaken by an event. Yesterday, the President fired Mr. Comey, the FBI Director. The left and ruling wing of the Democratic Party is in an uproar, demanding the appointment of a Special Counsel, Special Committee, or an Independent Counsel. Without exception, leaders of the Progressive Party, that has captured the traditional Democratic Party, have called for the resignation or dismissal of Director Comey. Hillary Clinton, the presidential standard-bearer of the party, has blamed Director Comey for her defeat.
"The conspiracy witches are out in full force stating President Trump obviously fired Comey because his investigation of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians was getting too close. Why else would the President fire the FBI Director? Most of those who automatically chant 'conspiracy is the answer' have never held a position outside of a legislature or media organization and do not understand how organizations with a chain of command work.
"The timing of the firing was dictated by findings of the Executive's Attorney-General's office. You will remember in what I believe was an ill-advised action, the Attorney-General recused himself from all aspects of the 'Russian Investigation.' It would have been very bad optics now for him to have taken the lead in recommending the President fire Director Comey.
"In nearly all cases the leader of an Executive Department or Agency deals with the world outside his or her organization. The number two ranking person or deputy concentrates on the internal workings of the organization. Within the Attorney-General's Office, the Attorney-General himself through his declaration of recusal took himself out of a direct role in the FBI's investigations of anything that may have a Russian connection to the Trump campaign or Administration. The Deputy Attorney-General is the normal command chain contact with the FBI Director. In this case, the Deputy AG had been on the job only a few weeks after being confirmed by a vote of 96 to 4 in the Senate. The Deputy AG had been appointed to his previous position as the federal prosecutor for Maryland by President Obama. He is a true professional with broad bi-partisan support.
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Concert programs often feature works with starkly contrasting styles, but an imaginative lineup at Roulette on Thursday by the String Orchestra of Brooklyn included three pieces that created a consistent mood.
The program, "Dimensions of Time and Silence," opened with Morton Feldman's solemn, spare "Rothko Chapel" (1971) for soprano, viola, percussion, celesta and chorus, composed for the building of the same name in Houston. Its gentle harmonies and quiet interjections on percussion (Christopher Graham) and celesta (Vasudevan Panicker) are gently interwoven with lonely viola melodies, elegantly rendered here by Emily Bookwalter.
The muted declarations by soprano (Justine Aronson) quietly intersect with somber choral harmonies, conveyed with appropriate solemnity and emotional intensity by the Ghostlight Chorus, conducted by Evelyn Troester DeGraf.
The stained-glass effect was replicated, albeit more vigorously, in the alluring "Meditation on Dust" by the young composer Scott Wollschleger, given its premiere with Eli Spindel conducting the orchestra. According to the program notes, Mr. Wollschleger was inspired by the question of what would happen "if a Strauss tone poem was left out in the desert for 1,000 years."
His "desert effect" proved intriguing, a kaleidoscopic tapestry for piano whose vigorous and elusive flourishes were fervently played by Karl Larson. The ghost of Feldman could be heard in the spare, evocative gestures of the string accompaniment, rendered with commitment by the ensemble, which provided harmonically ambiguous, gently rumbling backdrops and emotive outbursts that rivaled the piano's colorful declarations.
There were more mystical textures in Krzysztof Penderecki's "Dimensions of Time and Silence" (1960). While Feldman's hallmark was slow-moving, muted gestures, Mr. Penderecki, the Polish composer who has explored a range of idioms from avant-garde to neo-Romantic during his career, often highlights otherworldly timbres.
The orchestra was joined by Iktus Percussion for the performance, with the chorus standing on both sides of the balcony in front of the stage. Mr. Spindel conducted an interpretation that deftly revealed the intricacies of Mr. Penderecki's glistening soundscapes.


text: Layton's Mystery Journey is releasing on iOS and Nintendo 3DS later this year, and the game has gotten a massive advertising campaign, courtesy of a web browser game. The "Layton's Mystery Journey: Real World Puzzle Solving Adventure" has started, where the goal is to solve over 50 puzzles that can be found on the website. The puzzles range from "examining videos to visiting various websites to gradually grabbing a part of an answer". The tweet included down below reveals that they even got some interesting help in an effort to make the game's existence known to the world. If you want to play the game, you can do so here.


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Kill all the enemies to move to next zone.
Fight for your motherland and then you are a tough champ. It reminds you of the actual war.
Many interesting levels with a lot of challenges. Be a Warrior and win the battle.
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Girls' Generation Sooyoung's Unphotoshopped Pictures Highlight Crazy Leg Lines
Recently, an unphotoshopped picture of Girls' Generation's Sooyoung was posted online, sparking massive attention for her crazy leg lines. The photo posted under the title, "Sooyoung's Superior Leg Lines Despite Direct Photo," show Sooyoung in the midst of a magazine photo shoot. She's wearing a see-through shirt with short, hot pants, revealing her model-like figure.
However, what have really caught the attention of many fans are her long and slender legs. Despite not having the benefit of any special photoshop effects, this photo fully emphasizes the natural beauty of Sooyoung's leg lines, proving once again why so many idol singers have expressed their admiration for her beautiful legs.
Netizens who saw the photo commented, "Those legs look like chopsticks," "Sooyoung's legs are just unbeatable," and "She's God-given."


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MarketLooks: Ethnic HBC Market
Table of Contents
- The Overview
- Three Product Categories
- Market Size and Composition
- Product Trends
- Alberto-Culver Co.
- E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc.
- L'Oreal Group
- Luster Products, Inc.
- The Procter & Gamble Co.
Title: The U.S. Market for Ethnic Cosmetics, Hair Care and Beauty Products: An Industry Gets a Makeover, 4th Edition
Published: June 2004
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Clermont West Interiors was formed in June 2013 as a result of Claire Clermont and Sally West Interior Design joining forces. Being a small company, we are able to maintain an individual and personal approach on every project we undertake. Claire's attention to detail on the creative side, together with Sally's trade contacts and eye for a contemporary finish makes for a successful team. Our curtain makers work to a very high standard and are all based in Guernsey.
Claire Clermont
Claire has been sewing and creating a variety of soft furnishings for many years and has taught practical sewing techniques locally. She studied Textiles & Fashion then went on to take a degree course in Theatre and Performance Costume at Edinburgh College of Art. Claire loves vibrant colours and enjoys working with different textures and fabrics.
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51 Songs About Overcoming Obstacles, Adversity, Hard Times, Challenges, and Not Giving Up
What kind of music do you need? It does not matter who you are or where you come from, we have all experienced hard times in our lives. Because music is a tool people use to reflect on the past and to help process their emotions, I've compiled this list of 51 songs about overcoming obstacles. When you're experiencing hard times, need to keep trying, or if you just need a little pick-me-up, listen here.
These songs are about getting through hard times and overcoming adversity, challenges, and obstacles. These songs will keep you fighting and remind you of the resilience that lies within you. I've ranked them according to the strength of their message and the universal applicability/relatability of the music and message. There are a wide range of genres represented here. Whether you like pop. country, or opera, you'll find something that resonates with you and there is a lot of inspirational music for difficult times to be found!
I realize that many of these songs could be interpreted as female singers singing about men and relationships (or an implied significant other) which, while empowering, may not necessarily be equally relatable to both men and women or to people whose tough times are not related to their relationships. But the "you" they sing to could be anything or anyone. Remember, it's the thought that counts with respect to the message! Listen with an open mind and you might realize the words also apply to you.
Dedicate these songs to your hardships! Sing them to the pains of your soul. Sing to God, the universe, and/or whatever you believe in. Sing to your cat. Sing to whatever you need to in order to overcome those challenges and go forward.
Songs About Overcoming Obstacles
1. "The Comeback"—Danny Gokey
18. "Move Along"—All American Rejects
35. "Keep Holding On"—Avril Lavigne
2. "It's Not Over Yet"—For King and Country
19. "The Show Must Go On"—Queen
36. "Defying Gravity"—Wicked Musical
3. "You're Going to Be OK"—Brian & Jenn Johnson
20. "You Are Loved [Don't Give Up]"—Josh Groban
37. "Up"—Shania Twain
4. "Rise"—Katy Perry
21. "Stronger"—Kelly Clarkson
38. "Hey Hey Hey"—Michael Franti and Spearhead
5. "Fight Song"—Rachel Platten
22. "Pocketful of Sunshine"—Natasha Bedingfield
39. "I Hope You Dance"—Lee Ann Womack
6. "Hero"—Mariah Carey
23. "Firework"—Katy Perry
40. "I Can See Clearly Now"—Johnny Nash
7. "Rise Up"—Andra Day
24. "You Gotta Be"—Des'ree
41. "Brave"—Idina Menzel
8. "When You Believe"—Whitney Houston duet with Mariah Carey
25. "Lost in the Echo"—Linkin Park
42. "Hey World (Don't Give Up)"—Michael Franti
9. "Hall of Fame"—The Script
26. "Shake it Out"—Florence + The Machine
43. "Hands on the Wheel"—Beth Sass
10. "Titanium"—David Guetta
27. "Keep Your Head Up"—Andy Grammer
44. "Life Uncommon"—Jewel y's Hercules
11. "Win"—Brian McKnight
28."It's My Life"—Bon Jovi
45. "Go the Distance"—Michael Bolton, from Disney
12. "Survivor"—Destiny's Child
29. "Fighter"—Christina Aguilera
46. "I'll Make a Man Out of You"—Roger Bart, from Disney
13. "The Climb"—Miley Cyrus
30. "Roar"—Katy Perry
47. "Let it Go" from Disney's Frozen
14. "Skyscraper"—Demi Lovato
31."Shake it Off"—Taylor Swift
48. "Remember the Name"—Fort Minor
15. "Let it Be"—The Beatles
32. "Brave"—Sara Bareilles
49. "Carry On"—Fun
16. "Long Promised Road"—The Beach Boys
33. "Shooting Star"—Owl City
50. "Do Better"—Say Anything
17. "Don't Stop Believing"—Journey
34. "I'm Still Standing"—Elton John
51. "Eye of the Tiger"—Survivor
#1. "The Comeback"—Danny Gokey
Album: Rise
Released: 2017
Genre: Christian/gospel
A good song that everyone can relate to (especially after the different challenges we experience in life).
This song is about:
- The reality of life struggles
- Overcoming obstacles
- Being able to come back after feeling defeated
- Not giving up the fight
This is your time, your moment. The fire, the fight, you're golden. You've come so far, so keep going. Oh, here comes the comeback!
#2. "It's Not Over Yet"—For King and Country
Album: Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.
Released: 2014
Genre: Easy listening
A good song that everyone can relate to at different points in their lives. It has an encouraging message.
This song is about:
- The reality of life struggles
- Overcoming obstacles
- Not giving up
Keep on fighting, out of the dark into the light! Hope is rising. Never give in, never give up! It's not over yet!
#3. "You're Going to Be OK" —Brian & Jenn Johnson
Album: After All These Years
Released: 2017
Genre: Easy listening/Christian
A good song that everyone can relate to at different points in their lives and that has a message of hope, strength, and resilience.
This song is about:
- Getting through a difficult time
- Continuing and fighting even when ready to give up
- Holding on to hope
Follow the light in the darkness!
#4. "Rise"—Katy Perry
Album: N/A
Released: 2016
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- The strength inside that allows us to rise and overcome obstacles
- Rising up and not giving up
Don't just survive; thrive!
#5. "Fight Song"—Rachel Platten
Album: Fight Song
Released: 2014
Genre: Pop
This anthem rocks and is empowering. Could this be your "Fight Song"?
This song is about:
- Fighting for and taking ownership of your life
- Overcoming obstacles
- Believing in yourself even when no one else does
Send big waves into motion!
#6. "Hero"—Mariah Carey
Album: Music Box
Released: 1993
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- The answer and strength inside us
- The people who can help us along our way
A hero lies in you!
#7. "Rise Up"—Andra Day
Album: Cheers to the Fall
Released: 2015
Genre: R&B/Soul
I just heard this song recently and I was hooked. Such an amazing and beautiful song about the power and capacity of the human spirit.
This song is about:
- Rising up
- Not giving up
- Staying strong and going on even when you're tired
Move mountains. Find the fighter. Rise up!
#8. "When You Believe"—Whitney Houston Duet With Mariah Carey
Album: The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack
Released: 1998
Genre: Contemporary R&B.
This song is about:
- Believing in what can be
- Having faith and not giving up
- Achieving things and overcoming adversity
You can achieve when you believe!
#9. "Hall of Fame"—The Script
Album: #3
Released: 2012
Genre: Pop
Before "Fight Song" made it to number one on this list, reader-suggested "Hall of Fame" held the #1 spot for a long time. It's a great song.
This song is about:
- Not giving up on one's goals or dreams
- Working hard against all odds in order to get where one wants to go
- Achieving and finding greatness in oneself
- Eventually reaching the goal
- Being great in whatever you decide to do
Be a champion!
#10. "Titanium"—David Guetta
Album: Nothing but the Beat
Released: 2011
Genre: House, Dance/electronic
This song is about:
- Being strong against obstacles and opposition
- Rising up again after falling
- Continuing on
Listen: Titanium
You are titanium!
#11. "Win"—Brian McKnight
Album: Men of Honor
Released: 2000
Genre: R&B
This song is about:
- The importance of not giving up and rising again, even if you fall
- Self-dependence and self-reliance
Listen: Win
Get up and try again!
#12. "Survivor"—Destiny's Child
Album: Carmen: A Hip Hopera Soundtrack
Released: 2001
Genre: Pop
Beyoncé is quoted with having written "Survivor" in order to write Destiny's Child "out of all [the] negativity" that was surrounding the group at one point in time. Could it be used to get you out of a negative space?
This song is about:
- Being a survivor
- Not giving up
- Not stopping
- Working harder
- Making it
- Doing the positive opposite of the negative people expect
- Gaining happiness outside of darkness and sadness
- Being positive and earning respect
You're a survivor!
#13. "The Climb"—Miley Cyrus
Album: Hannah Montana: The Movie
Released: 2009
Genre: Country pop
This song is about:
- Focusing on the journey and not the destination
- Overcoming struggles and adversity
- Recognizing the merit in the struggle
- The importance of continuing to try
Keep on climbing!
#14. "Skyscraper"—Demi Lovato
Album: Unbroken
Released: 2011
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Having/finding strength
- Fighting against negativity
- Rising and getting up against odds, resistance, personal struggles, etc.
Rise from the ground!
#15. "Let it Be"—The Beatles
Album: Let It Be
Released: 1970
Genre: Rock
In troubled times, we just have to wait and work hard to see our troubles through.
This song is about:
- Finding oneself in times of trouble and darkness
- Spirituality
- Words of wisdom
- Finding answers
- Having light and shining even in darkness
- Sometimes you can't change the world, you can only change your reaction to it
Listen: Let it Be
Sometimes the hardest part about our challenges is the fact that we do not have an answer to them or a way out of them.
#16. "Long Promised Road"—The Beach Boys
Album: Surf's Up
Released: 1971
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Recognizing life's challenges
- Working through the difficult experiences in life
- Facing and overcoming one's challenges and obstacles
Listen: Long Promised Road
Hit hard at the battle that's confronting you!
#17. "Don't Stop Believing"—Journey
Album: Escape
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
This song is about:
- The universal experiences in life
- Some win; some lose: we're in it together
- Keep believing
Keep on believin'!
#18. "Move Along"—All American Rejects
Album: Move Along
Released: 2005
Genre: Emo/hardcore
This song is about:
- Keeping strong
- Making it through
- Moving along
Move along to make it through!
#19. "The Show Must Go On"—Queen
Album: Innuendo
Released: 1991
Genre: Classic Rock
I was exposed to this song through the movie Moulin Rouge and really liked that version. It is so powerful, especially in the context of the story. There are so many different voices present in this song. All of them are powerful! I looked up the original by Queen and found it to be good too. It just depends on your preference. Check them both out below.
This song is about:
- Fundamental questions: What are we living for? Why bother?
- The masks people wear to protect themselves and others
- Feeling trapped
- Finding the will to carry on
The show must go on.
#20. "You Are Loved [Don't Give Up]"—Josh Groban
Album: Awake
Released: 2006
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Knowing that you are loved
- Recognizing the challenges in life and the weight of the world
- Encouragement and motivation
You are loved!
#21. "Stronger"—Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Released: 2011
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Gaining strength through experience
- Standing taller instead of falling down
- The power in just me, myself, and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
#22. "Pocketful of Sunshine"—Natasha Bedingfield
Album: Pocketful of Sunshine
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Possessing inner strength
- Knowing your power
- Having an inner escape from external problems
- Sticks and stones won't break me
Listen: Pocketful of Sunshine
Know that you'll be alright.
#23. "Firework"—Katy Perry
Album: Teenage Dream
Released: 2010
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Being what you can be despite the challenges
- Letting your power shine
- Knowing that low times will end
Ignite your light!
#24. "You Gotta Be"—Des'ree
Album: I Ain't Movin'
Released: 1994
Genre: Neo-soul
This song is about:
- Being bad, bold, wiser, hard, tough, stronger, cool, calm, and staying together
- Releasing fear and finding your inner strength
- Love will save the day
Challenge what the future holds!
#25. "Lost in the Echo"—Linkin Park
Album: Living Things
Released: 2012
Genre: Hard Rock
This song is about:
- Being strong
- Keeping on and fighting for yourself
- Making it through, not holding back, holding yourself up
Listen: Lost in the Echo
You can't be stopped!
#26. "Shake it Out"—Florence + The Machine
Album: Ceremonials
Released: 2011
Genre: Alternative Pop
This song can have a couple of interpretations. One of them is symbolic and inspiring, and fits with the message of this hub. The other, based on the lyrics and music video, is darker and occult in meaning. I include this song in this hub for the former interpretation.
What to take from this song:
- Overcoming regrets and going forward
- Leaving the past behind
- Overcoming darkness and having hope
- Letting go of one's demons
Shake it out!
#27. "Keep Your Head Up"—Andy Grammer
Album: Andy Grammer
Released: 2011
Genre: Rock
This song is about:
- Keeping your head up
- Keeping on when things get difficult and complicated
- Remembering that you'll turn out fine
Listen: Keep Your Head Up
Keep your head up!
#28."It's My Life"—Bon Jovi
Album: Crush
Released: 2000
Genre: Rock
This song is about:
- Living life while you can
- Making the most of life
- Fighting for what is important in your life and in life
Listen: It's My Life
Live while you're alive!
#29. "Fighter"—Christina Aguilera
Album: Stripped
Released: 2002
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- The experiences that make us stronger, wiser, faster, smarter
- Being a fighter
- Having a more resilient response to people who have influences in our lives
Pain makes you that much stronger.
#30. "Roar"—Katy Perry
Album: Prism
Released: 2013
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Getting up off the ground and rising
- Overcoming adversity
- Being your own hero
Go from zero to your own hero!
#31. "Shake it Off"—Taylor Swift
Album: 1989
Released: 2014
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Shaking/brushing things off
- Not letting things and other people get to you
- Continuing to move on and go forward when there is resistance
Listen: Shake it Off
Shake it off!
#32. "Brave"—Sara Bareilles
Album: The Blessed Unrest
Released: 2013
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Choosing between being small or being powerful
- The process and importance of being brave
- Getting enough bravery to say what you need/want to say
- Learning to take care of yourself
Show how big your brave is!
#33. "Shooting Star"—Owl City
Album: The Midsummer Station
Released: 2012
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Shining through darkness and no matter where you are
- Illuminating in a world that will try to bring you down
Shine no matter where you are!
#34. "I'm Still Standing"—Elton John
Album: Too Low for Zero
Released: 1983
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Coming out as survivor through difficult hardship
- Picking up the pieces of one life and continuing forward
Stay standing!
#35. "Keep Holding On"—Avril Lavigne
Album: The Best Damn Thing
Released: 2007
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Continuing to persevere through difficult times
- Being strong for others through hardship
- Knowing that you will come through it
Just stay strong.
#36. "Defying Gravity"—Wicked Musical
Album: Wicked Musical Soundtrack
Released: 2003
Genre: Show tune
This song is about:
- Believing in oneself
- Being brave enough to make the best choices in life
- Risking big changes
- Inspiring others to do the same
- Leaving behind the old/past for the new/present and future
Defy gravity!
#37. "Up"—Shania Twain
Album: Up!
Released: 2002
Genre: Country
This song is about:
- Understanding of those frustrating times
- Knowing bad as things are, things get better
- It can only go up from here
Listen: Up
Go up from here!
#38. "Hey Hey Hey"—Michael Franti and Spearhead
Album: The Sound of Sunshine
Released: 2010
Genre: Jamband
This song is about:
- Holding on in hard times
- Keeping things in perspective
- Remembering that things are possible
Don't let another moment slip away!
#39. "I Hope You Dance"—Lee Ann Womack
Album: I Hope You Dance
Released: 2000
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Holding on in hard times
- Giving yourself a chance
- Choosing hope
- Choosing to continue on and holding on to what's important
Listen: I Hope You Dance
Give faith a fighting chance!
#40. "I Can See Clearly Now"—Johnny Nash
Album: The Harder They Come
Released: 1972
Genre: Reggae
This song is about:
- Overcoming obstacles
- Having clarity after a difficult situation and going forward
- Having a fresh start in a new day
Listen: I Can See Clearly Now
You can make it now.
#41. "Brave"—Idina Menzel
Album: I Stand
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Finding strength, courage, and motivation within oneself
- Doing things on one's own
Listen: Brave
It's your turn to be brave.
#42. "Hey World (Don't Give Up)"—Michael Franti
Album: All Rebel Rockers
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Not giving up on oneself
- Not giving up on the world
- Some of the struggles and injustices of the world
Hey world, don't give up!
#43. "Hands on the Wheel"—Beth Sass
Album: Beth Sass
Released: 2017
Genre: Folk
This song is about:
- Finding strength within yourself
- Managing through hard parts
You've got the wheel and have nothing to fear but fear itself!
#44. "Life Uncommon"—Jewel
Album: Spirit
Released: 1998
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Living with love and bravery
- Letting go of one's chains
- Having strength and resilience in hard times
Listen: Life Uncommon
Live a life uncommon!
#45. "Go the Distance"—Michael Bolton, from Disney's Hercules
Album: Hercules Soundtrack
Released: 1997
Genre: Musicals, Children's music
This song is about:
- Going the distance
- Reaching a goal against obstacles
- Persistence
You can go the distance!
#46. "I'll Make a Man Out of You"—Roger Bart, from Disney's Mulan
Album: Mulan Soundtrack
Released: 1998
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Challenging yourself
- Rising to the occasion
- Finding your center and best self
Listen: I'll Make a Man Out of You
With all the strength of a raging fire!
#47. "Let it Go" from Disney's Frozen
Album: Frozen Soundtrack
Released: 2013
Genre: Pop
This song is about:
- Letting go of the things that hold us back
- Overcoming obstacles
- Self-acceptance
Let it go!
#48. "Remember the Name"—Fort Minor
Album: The Rising Tied
Released: 2005
Genre: Hip-hop
This song is about:
- What it takes to succeed
- Overcoming obstacles in order to reach one's goals
- Believing in oneself
- Not giving up
Listen: Remember the Name
You have every reason to remember the name!
#49. "Carry On"—Fun
Album: Some Nights
Released: 2012
Genre: Alternative/Indie, Pop
This song is about:
- The importance of carrying on and continuing even in difficult times
- Being able to find one's way and find strength even when lost and alone
Carry on!
#50. "Do Better"—Say Anything
Album: Say Anything
Released: 2009
Genre: Punk
This song is about:
- Doing better
- Going beyond mediocrity
Listen: Do Better
You could do better!
#51. "Eye of the Tiger"—Survivor
Album: Eye of the Tiger
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
This song is about:
- Rising to the challenge
- Surviving
- Overcoming obstacles
Get back on your feet!
Great Albums by These Artists
Release Year
"...Is a Real Boy"
Say Anything
"The Rising Tied"
Foret Minor
"Yell Fire!"
Michael Franti
Taylor Swift
"New Jersey"
Bon Jovi
"News of the World"
"Abbey Road"
The Beatles
"Just Whitney"
Whitney Houston
Danny Gokey
Do you feel better yet?
I hope you found some songs that can be of use to you in one form or another.
Keep on goin', believin', fightin', survivin', and thrivin'!
If you're in the mood for more motivation, I've compiled 31 Christian Songs for Overcoming Obstacles, Hard Times, Adversity and Not Giving Up.
And if you're ever in the mood for sadness, I've compiled a list of 33 Beautiful Emotional Songs and a list of The Most Powerful, Beautiful, and Epic Movie Scores for your listening pleasure.
When life hands you lemons, will you be listening to some of these songs while you make lemonade?
Questions & Answers
Why isn't "Hard Times" by Paramore on here?
I hadn't heard that song before you mentioned it. While it has a catchy and almost upbeat feel concerning hard times, the message in the song doesn't have much in it that uplifts during hard times. It's not quite a fit for this list, but it was neat to hear the song.Helpful 3
Why don't these songs follow the epic hero cycle?
This list is organized according to the strength of the songs' message and the universal applicability/relatability of the music and message, but I do think that a music list following the epic hero cycle is a good idea for a future hub!Helpful 2
Did you know that "I'm Still Standing" is by Elton John and not written for the movie "Sing?"
I didn't know previously but I've made the update; thanks!Helpful 1
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It is a shame so many are disappointed with "Fight Song". I am a single mom who was given 2 weeks notice to get from PA to CA for life saving brain surgery.. That song and a good chunk from this list were on a rotating cycle up to the day of surgery. Music gives courage and it heals, not every song will be "your thing". And that is fine. But damn let people enjoy things
There are 3 good songs the journey , survivor and the script. The rest are not good like Demi lovato seriously? Lol. When I need trouble you need something that help you change state not to go in it and the more you overthink you get more depressed. Those 3 gives motive to attack first obstacle.
I love all of these songs! I feel like this song should be up there. This song is very underrated and usually not known but it has helped me in many ways. It isn't your basic song about overcoming. It starts out slow and talks about how you might feel like you can't go on but towards the end it picks up and reminds me there is always something or someone to fight for. I think you should give it a listen too, even if it never gets posted or noticed, I know this song isn't popular or known but hopefully it will help people like it helped me. If you lose yourself and need to remember who you are I think you should give this a listen too.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Qc7eOiqtI
when i was a teen my "fight song" was "We're Not Gonna Take it" by twisted sister
Rachel Platten "Fight Song" #1? This is the most uninspired song about being inspired I've ever heard. It shouldn't even be on the list but article was probably done by someone 18 years old.
I love these songs! There are many inspiring tracks on here Super hub! Voted up, Great Job!
This list just keeps on getting bigger! I love it!
I Can See video so nice
Mariah Carey's "Hero." Listening to that songs makes me feel that things are not bad as them seem.
You have a great list..i love most of the songs you lasted in this blog. Especially "I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Cash" and the video of "Carry On" by Fun is really joyful...Some of these songs are already on my iPod.
Thank you for the list Nalini, you have inspired me to create a playlist for those days that just need a little more motivation :)
Although music changes your mood and makes you feel stronger, I don't know any of the songs mentioned above. I shall listen them sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Your list is amazing. Thanks for sharing us your Hub. I actually like all the songs in your list. Cheers!
Thank you nailini for give us nice songs list ......when i work , i like to listen this type songs :) :) thanks again
This list is going to help me with a music video project for a Video Production class I am in. I have to make a music video. The one that stands out right now is Linkin Park, Lost in the Echo. So thanks for the list. Going to help me the the project. Now I just have to film and edit the video by Monday.
Songs I think could be added is:
"Rise Today" by Alter Bridge.
"The End is Where We Begin" by Thousand Foot Krutch
"Rise" by Skillet
"Sick of it" by Skillet
Again, thanks for the list!
Ethan Nelsen
1, 21 guns, put down your arms. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER TWENTY ONE GUNS, ANYONE.
Hi Nalini, you have a great list of inspirational songs here which carry some really important messages. I think lots of modern pop music has simply lost or denied its true ability to convey powerful messages as a form of art. With this list of songs you remind us of how influential music can be. Great job! :)
Music is so powerful, it goes directly to both your heart and brain.
Very interesting article. I can definitely say that when I am feeling down or that my confidence has taken a toll I tend to look for songs which are going to bring good vibes and lift up my spirits. Music has a very powerful effect on how people think and feel; therefore, songs like this can be extremely helpful. Even for those who suffer from mental illness use music as a type of therapy to cope with their feelings. Thanks for the song ideas!
IDK who checks these messages or who adds songs to the list, but I would like for that person (people) to listen to Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthew's "I'm Alive." It is a terrific encouraging song that may help many. Thank you.
Splendid job. Try also, "Richest Man on Earth" by Paul Overstreet
Thanks for this list - lot of newer artists that I'll have to check out. From my Baby Boom generation, I would recommend "Long Promised Road" by the Beach Boys.
Thank you for this post
You're welcome!
My pleasure Nalini. You too
Great list, Nalini. It's so empowering and uplifting to hear a song from your song selection.
I agree with Christina Aguilera on 'Fighter'. You must fight adversity with all you got. Thumbs up.
Andy Grammer -Keep Your Head Up. Can one really keep his head up, that way always?
"Move Along" by the All American Rejects is quite creative: good stuff guys.
Demi Lovato" Skyscraper is interesting. I like it. Thumbs up.
The Script's "Hall of Fame". I like the black guy with young Mandela kind of hair style: nice one and nice story.
Michael Franti's "Hey World (Don't Give Up)" is really encouraging. I like it.
I like this movie title: Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor. it is nice and interesting.
I love this collection of inspirational songs. Thanks Nalini
Hi Nalini, it is a sad movie, taking place as it does during WWII, but it has a happy ending.
Lots of good songs here! I have found from experience it's better to to stay away from the downer songs when you're down, that only makes it worse, better to listen to uplifting songs in times like that. I like this hub and the way you've put it together, great job!
Many of these are songs that I have listened to many times as I find music soothes the raw edges and calms the angst..
Great collection
Angels are on the way to you this afternoon ps
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I haven't heard most of the songs on the list, and haven't heard of many of the artists.
Some other songs I would recommend are "My Morning Song" by the Black Crowes," "Stuck in a Moment" by U2," "Thunder Road" by Bruce Springsteen, "Series of Dreams" by Bob Dylan.
In the movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Penelope Cruz's character says to Captain Corelli, "What is there to sing about, anyway?" Corelli replies, "People sing when a marriage is celebrated, when a baby is baptized; men sing as they work, soliders sing as they march--and yes, there is singing when people die. I have always found something to sing about, and for that I cannot apologize."
Great list. Everybody Hurts by REM and Animal by Kesha are two other great inspirational songs.
Hi, thanks for these songs, you have good taste! It's hard to battle with challenges, so it is great to get all the help that we can get. Nice post, keep up the useful posting!
I like your list. It seems we have kind of similar taste when it comes to music choice. I need songs like this to inspire me every day. Thanks.
A fabulous music list, uplifted my spirits just reading through the list and recognizing old time favorites that still make me happy. Music is a breath of life as far as I am concerned. Some interesting videos too, as I just have to go back and click another one or two....
The Beatles Let it be is probably one of my favorite songs of all time. That and When you believe by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston (RIP). Keep updating this amazing hub!
Hi Nalini what a fun and very interesting hub to read. Nice meeting you. I really enjoyed the hub and I look forward to reading your others as well. Music can always move you and make you feel something wonderful or something sad. Linda
Well detailed I can see why it's hard to maintain this post. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this list. I am going through a very bad bout of depression and I'm constantly looking for something to uplift me. Even though I cried my eyes at on most of the songs, they still gave me inspiration to keep fighting through this. I think I'm going to download them onto a c.d. to listen to all the time.
Thanks again. You're wonderful for making this :-)
Great article I like the list of songs that you put some are my favorite and they do really inspire me to become a better person and to reach my goals without never giving up. Voted up☺
Great list - some I've never heard of but definitely will check them out.
I love "survivor" by Destinys child, as it is sentimental to me. I played this song to my mum when she was battling cancer and although it beat her in the end, she fought a great 7 year battle. This song depicts that struggle.
If you're still building this list, may I suggest Lean On Me by Terry Callier? I admire its message of undying concern.
AWESOME hub! I'm bookmarking it! YEAH!
Nice list, there are no doubt many songs like these around. The problem is, most people don't take note of the lyrics.


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Talking Trees 2015: A Few Fine Moments But Less Than the Sum of Its Parts
The Labour Day weekend journey from Kingston, through the hills of Manchester and winding down to the St. Elizabeth seaside has become a tradition for many of Jamaica's lit lovers. Usually, its to get to the Calabash Literary Festival, which is now unfortunately biennial. The Talking Trees Literary Fiesta has been trying to give the literati a reason to some back to the seaside town in the off years.
Talking Trees, held on the front lawns of the Two Season's Guest House in Treasure Beach, had a reasonably rich line-up with several of Jamaica's iconic and emerging voices on the line-up. Interestingly however, the day was less than the sum of its parts, producing a less thrilling day than the line-up suggested. This may have been because the readers were a little too uneven or at best not complimentary to each other, leading to a disconnect. Even so, there were several good moments through out the day.
By the time we arrived, the sun was already halfway across the sky and the heat was climbing. The day's heat was mildly tempered by the wind, which seemed to have the tent under constant threat as it groaned and moaned in the wind.
Professor Mervyn Morris took the stage shortly after noon. The Poet Laureate delivered several pieces which covered life, death, love and politics. His reading opened with 'Birthdays' followed by the poem of farewell 'Walk Good'. Morris also delivered 'Dreamtime', 'Meeting' and 'To an Interviewer for Usain Bolt'.
The latter half of his delivery was particularly focused on death and departures. In this segment Morris read 'Transitions', 'The Day My Father Died' and 'Farewell Function'. He closed with 'Legion' and 'The Pond'.
Having sated themselves on poetry, the audience was invited to engage in lunch before the second half of the programme which returned with Fabian Thomas' short drama Devon.
Interestingly, the latter part of the day featured only female voices. First up, in the segment dubbed Lemon Grass Peta Gaye Williams, Cherry Natural and Amina Blackwood Meeks. Williams, who described herself as a "certified write-aholic" is a budding poet coming who has begun carving out her name through the University of the West Indies Poetry Clash competition, of which she is the reigning champion. Her performance included 'Creatures of the Canopy' and 'Turquoise Dress'.
Cherry Natural then took over the podium from which she delivered some witty repartee moving from social commentary, to romance and back again. Describing herself as a purveyor of 'slanguage' she positioned herself as a poetic warrior constantly ready to do battle.
"I bury the skeleton with the hatchett/ Right ya now is only clothes in my closet," Cherry Natural declared. With her final piece, 'Fight Back' she turned her attention to domestic violence.
"A better you talk to the judge than the undertaker" Cherry Natural chanted as the poem moved towards the troubling lines "First time a victim/ Second time a volunteer."
The storytelling prowess of Amina Blackwood Meeks rounded out this segment with two stories. She opened with 'Jackass Pall Bearers' a story that had the audience laughing along, but it was her second piece 'Kiss Mi Granny' which touched on the sexual exploits of 'Miss Lady' that had the audience breaking into uproarious laughter especially, when Miss Lady chanted:
"Holy Mary Mother of God, ye who conceived without sin, help me to sin without conceiving."
Annie Paul, Tanya Shirley and Sharon Leach provided the penultimate trio of writers, bringing a combination of non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Paul opened the segment by reading from her blog post Emperor Haile Selassie's 1966 Visit to Jamaica, Coral Gardens, Kerala and more'. While Paul was right to have selected one of her most popular posts for this reading, the choice though certainly informative, was not sufficiently engaging for late evening.
Tanya Shirley's reading from her latest collection Merchant of Feathers proved much more satisfying. Shirley opened with 'Don't Let the Fluffy Fool You' followed by 'Flower Girl'. She also read 'Recompence' and 'On Route to Negril'. Sharon Leach closed the segment with 'Midnight Love' a piece from her second short story collection Love It When You Come, Hate It When You Go.
Lorna Goodison's rich lyricism, evident in both her poetry and prose brought the 2015 edition of the Talking Trees Literary Fiesta to a close. Goodison opened with her poetry delivering pieces such as 'Guinea Woman' and 'I Am Becoming My Mother' delivering a hearty serving of poems which she closed off with 'Road of the Dread'.
Goodison was hesitant to deliver some of her prose, but on the audience's insistence she proffered up a small slice of her memoir From Harvey River. However, when the audience still clamoured for more she returned to poetry.
"I don't know what I'm doing here but I'm trying to do something here," Goodison said with a light laugh before delivering the poem 'For Margarita Mafood' whom the poem tragically defines as one of those "born to love to death". She rounded out her time at the podium wiht 'We' and 'Advice to Amy Jolly From My Seat in the Balcony' and 'Heart Ease'.
The 2015 Talking Trees Literary Fiesta was hosted by Fabian Thomas and took place on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The event also featured readings by Prof. Edward Baugh, Dr. Victor Chang and others.


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Castle Point just released the following letter about Todd Combs departure. It contains some interesting new insights which I have not heard about in the news. Below is the press release:
Castle Point Capital, a long-short hedge fund sponsored by Trident III to focus on the financial services sector, announced earlier today that its portfolio manager, Todd Combs, has agreed to join Berkshire Hathaway as an investment manager responsible for a significant portion of Berkshire's investment portfolio.
As a result, we will be winding down the Castle Point hedge fund. A copy of the Berkshire Hathaway press release is attached for your information.
Dan Loeb's Third Point Re To Merge After Years Of Losses
Last week, Third Point Re insurance, which is backed by US hedge-fund manager Daniel Loeb, said it would merge with Sirius International Insurance Group in a cash-and-stock deal worth around $788 million. The deal comes at a pivotal time for both companies. Third Point Re To Merge After Years Of Losses Early last year, reports Read More
This is disappointing news for Trident III given the success that Castle Point has had in building its platform during the past five years. The fund has grown its asset base from $35 million at inception to more than $400 million at the end of last month.
The fund has also had strong relative performance during extremely challenging times in the financial services sector, outperforming its benchmark by roughly 80 percentage points since inception in November 2005 (positive 34% cumulative net return for Castle Point since launch vs. negative 46% for the XLF).
Nevertheless, we are happy for Todd, who has an incredible opportunity to work for Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway. Todd is an extremely talented investor and we wish him much success in his new position.
In November 2005, Trident III seeded the Castle Point fund with $35 million and committed an additional $1.8 million to the management company. Since then, Trident III's fund investment has grown to more than $48 million. Trident III has also received $5.4 million in distributions from the management company. Accordingly, after winding up the business, we expect the total investment return of Trident III to be approximately $54 million, or 1.5x cost.
The Castle Point fund is up 1.0% net for the current month through the close of business today, and it has already liquidated approximately 90% of its positions. We expect Castle Point to close out the balance of its holdings in an orderly manner over the next few weeks, although certain positions may take longer. We should receive 90% of our capital account balance from the Castle Point fund by or before the end of November and the balance upon completion of the year end audit.
We also note that Castle Point has sufficient cash on hand to wind up the operations of the management company and the firm has informed its investors that it is suspending the accrual of management fees as underlying positions transition to cash.
Trident III remains extremely well positioned. In total, the fund has invested $1.1 billion in fourteen portfolio companies. As of September 30, 2010, Trident III had generated realized proceeds of $1.1 billion and, based on preliminary valuations, total realized proceeds and unrealized value of approximately $2.3 billion, representing 2.0x cost and a gross IRR in excess of 26%.
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Urgh, sorry for being technical, but if you don't know the meaning for the word demographic, here's the definition:
In other words, the manga demographical splits into several categories:noun
1. a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.)
Shounen (e.g. Naruto), Shoujo (e.g. Fruits Basket), Seinen (e.g. Vagabond), Josei (e.g. Nodame Cantabile) and Kodomomuke (e.g. Astro Boy).
There's a good article that explains about each one, but I'm interested in what demographic manga do you read mostly, as opposed to what genre you like. And please put good reasons on why you chose them.
To me, sometimes I read shounen manga, but ONLY if they got a good storyline and that the action fight scenes are put there for a good reason and not get in the story's way into development, instead of prolonging it and not let it advance; I don't read shoujo manga very much (unless it's anything by Yuu Watase), as a lot of them, despite branching into different genres, all involves some girl meeting a boy and the ending's as predictable as watching a romantic comedy movie and pretty much the same goes to josei, exception goes to Nodame Cantabile, due to its sheer extreme hilarity from the characters and Gokusen (1st series of that live action drama) for its characters and its familiar traits to GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka). And I avoid reading Kodomosuke, as I hate animal characters speaking to humans, unless it's there for a good reason.
But for most of the times, I read a lot of seinen manga, as I like the fact that it can vary from comedy to drama, depending on its mood, dark, but also some light storylines with characters who are more than just typecasts and thankfully, the action fight scenes and storyline development ratio balances better than some shounen ones (I'm looking at you DBZ and Naruto).
And now, it's your turn, as my hands are tired... >_<


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I have a newbie question. I set up map mapper with two Enttec Artnet to DMX boxes. I am running 4 curtains of the Chauvet Motion orbs with one extension piece that is pixel mapped. Two panels together pretty much uses up a universe. So I have everything working, 2 right panels work together and the 2 left panel work together. So right now they mirror each other. Is there anyway to link the two universes/all four panels together to they can act as one? I would like to display images or video across all 4 panels.
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Unknown Facts about Mount Everest: Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth. The international border between Nepal and China runs behind its summit point. It is over 60 million years old.
We are going to share with you 12 Unknown Facts about Mount Everest:
- No one knows exactly how many bodies remain on Mount Everest today. There are certainly more than 200. Many bodies are remaining as a grave reminder for those who follow.
- There is only one-third of oxygen percentage near Mount Everest (when compared to the amount of oxygen at sea level). On 8 May 1978, Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler became the first men to climb Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen. This was a remarkable feat not only for the master but for much of the World up until his return.
- Everest grows 4mm higher every year due to geologic uplift.
- Mount Everest is also home to a very minute black jumping spider. These spiders hide in crevices and feed on the frozen insect. Their food depends largely upon what is blown by the wind into the specific area.
- The highest recorded wind speed on the mountain is nearly 200 miles per hour. It would be nearly impossible to remain there. But Babu Sherpa is the person who holds the record for the longest time spends on the summit in 1999.He spent 21 hours in the freezing cold on topical largest land mass on the planet.
- Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to summit Everest, on May 19, 1953.
- In Nepal the Mount Everest is called Sagarmatha, meaning 'goddess of the sky'. No one knew that Mount Everest is the roof of the world until early in the nineteenth century.
- Over 2000 people have reached the top of the Everest.
Some records regarding age
9. The youngest person to successfully climb the mountain is 13 years old Jordan Romero of the United States. In 2010 he broke the record set by 15 years old Temba Tsheri Sherpa from Nepal. The oldest person to reach the summit was 80 years old man name, Yuichiro Miura.
10. The first women to summit Everest were Junco Tabei of Japan in 1975.
11. Sherpas help climber by carrying tents and cooking food to the High Camps. Sherpa climbs Everest as a job to support their families.
12. Climbers burn over 10,000 calories each day, double that on the summit climb.
Hope you will like this article about Unknown Facts about Mount Everest. If you think this is cool than share it with your friends.
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Few shots from Laguna Miniques. I briefly suffered from a hypoglycemia due to the altitude. Little bit of orange juice and a glucose tablet soon restored me to get back to "shooting".
More info on the area:
The small black specks at the shore are birds (flamingoes). The distance was quite large since there is a huge buffer distance between where we were and the lake shore.
I had 70-400 mounted on A99M2 and I was just recovering from my hypo episode and had barely enough strength to lift
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Ludacris is returning to Georgia State University, but this time as the artist-in-residence. The GRAMMY-winning star is joining the school's Creative Media Industries Institute, to mentor students and lend his talents to the school where he studied music management 20 years ago.
"Georgia State is one of the most innovative and diverse universities in the country," the rapper and actor shared in a statement. "I couldn't imagine a better place to work with students than CMII."
The school confirms that Luda will focus his teachings on entrepreneurship in the music and film industries. Both of which he's risen to the top of, with over 20 million records sold and box office numbers that rank among the best of all time, thanks to The Fast and the Furious series. According to the release, he's currently shooting the ninth installment of the franchise which will be released in 2020, and plans to drop his 10th studio solo album next year.
The Creative Media Industries Institute started in 2014, in an effort to prepare students for careers within Atlanta's film and music industries, and beyond.
The Georgia State University position is just the latest in a line of good for artist. Last year it was reported that Ludacris also had a habit of also casually paying for people's groceries.
In 2001, he founded The Ludacris Foundation, to serve youth and families. You can find more information about his organization here.
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