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2014, 2014 Spring, 2013-2014
SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Solar lamps and other clean energy solutions.
About 90% of the population of the DRC does not have access to electricity. It is estimated that the country hosts more than 11 million off-grid households and 2 million under-electrified households, encompassing about 70 million people. The less than 15 percent grid-connected population experiences over 17 power blackouts per month.
ALTech has designed and developed a community-based pay-as-you-go business model for the distribution of modern energy solutions that provide the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) energy poor with clean, safe, affordable energy for lighting, phone charging, and power, leading to steady increases in household incomes and tangible improvements in health, education, and environmental outcomes.
ALTech will distribute d.light $100, a multi-function solar lamp. The venture will recruit sales agents and area sales managers as well as solar community ambassadors, offer trainings, pay commissions to sales agents, and offer after-sales services. The venture uses an innovative distribution model that consists of on-lending clean energy solutions to primary and secondary school teachers, health workers, health centers, and hospitals. The model also involves reaching out to pregnant women, nursing mothers, and students' parents.
Operate in four provinces of the DRC
Distribute more than 50,000 clean energy solutions prior to pilot phase
Reach 5 million households within 5 years
Malango Washikala - Co-Director and Co-Founder, Business Development, Finance, and People
Iongwa Mashango - Co-Director and Co-Founder, Logistics and Operations
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Рус (на староруски: Рѹсь; ; руси, в ед. число русин) е етносът, дал своето име и съставлявал социалната върхушка на средновековната държава на източните славяни Рус, известна в съвременната литература като Древна Рус, или Киевска Рус. Етническата идентификация на етноса рус е дискусионен въпрос. Техният вожд княз Рюрик (ок. 830 – ок. 879) основава първото източнославянско държавно обединение през 862 г.

Теории за произход
Народът рус е исторически народ от историческия регион Рус (; ; ), чийто произход не е точно изяснен.

Много историци предполагат, че рус произлизат от Скандинавия и това са варягите или както още са известни викингите. С това название арабските летописци наричат северните търговци и воини. През 18 век двамата историци и филолози Готлиб Зигфрид Байер и Аугуст Лудвиг фон Шльоцер, които работят в Санкт-Петерсбургската академия на науките, първи съобщават за скандинавския произход на рус. Те се позовават на хрониката на Нестор.

Други, преди всичко руски учени, оспорват тази теория и ги считат за славяни. На рус са назовани Рус-Каганат, Киевска Рус (две държави на рус) и Русия. Руските теории предполагат, че рус са южни славяни от украинската река Рос.

Източници
 Rus, Encyclopædia Britannica
 Stang, Hakon. The Naming of Russia. Oslo: Middelelser, 1996.
 Gerard Miller as the author of the Normanist theory (Brockhaus and Efron)

Външни препратки

 An overview of the controversy

Киевска Рус
Славяни

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It's worth visiting an Indian grocer for a couple of ingredients: chaat masala, which is a sour-salty mix of ground spices, and the thin, crunchy seasoned noodles called sev, which add texture to the finished dish.
Place potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, season water with salt, and cook until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain; set potatoes aside.
Meanwhile, pulse onion, chile, ginger, and ½ cup cilantro in a food processor to a coarse paste; set aside.
Using the palm of your hand, lightly crush potatoes (it's okay if the skins split). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high and add potatoes and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until potatoes and chickpeas are both very browned and crisp, 12–15 minutes.
Add masala, reserved cilantro mixture, and 1 Tbsp. tamarind chutney and toss to coat. Cook until spices are fragrant and tamarind chutney is thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
Stir sugar into yogurt in a small bowl; season with salt. Drizzle over potatoes along with ghee and remaining 1 Tbsp. tamarind chutney. Top with more cilantro and sev, if using.


There were a number of official (and unofficial) Star Wars Computer Games released on the ZX Spectrum (and other retro computers) over the years.
Some good, some bad, some truly awful - this article is an attempt to round as many of them up as possible.
So, let's start with some unofficial Star Wars Computer Games that made it on to the ZX Spectrum (and also the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST) - with a little selection of Star Wars Spectrum Games.
Sadly only one of these was given the 128 treatment (Return Of The Jedi)- so this is the only one of these games that features any AY Music or sound effects.
3D Star Wars from a software house called Custom Cables International.
The company with the strange name (and strange logo) released an even stranger 'Star Wars' game.
I'm afraid this one goes down as an all time turkey, even for 1983 when it was released.
The inlay even referred to the hero of the game as Luke Clearthinker (honest!) yet within the game he was called Luke Skywalker.
3D Starstrike from Realtime Software was basically a copy of the ultra famous, ultra popular and extremely great Star Wars arcade game.
Back in 1984 you could basically take inspiration from a game and release it under a different title without worrying about copyright infringement. Well, Realtime Software's first foray into the ZX Spectrum gaming market was a superb effort.
3D Starstrike was, at the time, an excellent 'conversion' (or clone) of the Star Wars game and is actually reviewed in depth at our brother blog.
One of the better Star Wars computer games on any home computer.
Star Wars droids was released in 1988 by good old Mastertronic.
This game was aimed more at children than the serious games player.
Featuring everyones' favourite droid double act C3PO and R2D2, the game involved ensuring our hero's escaped from a prison planet.
With clunky controls, poor sub-games and repetitive screens, Star Wars Droids really was one to avoid. If you have a copy send it directly to Hoth.
Domark grabbed the official license for Star Wars computer games, and started off (unsurprisingly) with Star Wars.
Released in 1987, Domark (and Vektor Grafix) managed to create a very good conversion of the Star Wars arcade game on the ZX Spectrum.
The only downside to the game was the fact the Realtime had already created a very similar (and very good) version in 1984 with 3D Starstrike, so by 1987 it was a case of too little, too late.
Domark, in collaboration with Vektor Grafix, converted the official Empire Strikes Back arcade game in 1988.
Once again it was a pretty impressive and faithful conversion of the wire-frame style arcade game.
Fans of all things Star Wars loved it and it did well. The game is reviewed in depth on our brother blog.
Busy Domark got around to the final game in the original trilogy in 1989.
In a departure from vector graphics and 3D gaming, the final title went all isometric on us.
Some gamers missed the traditional wireframe style of gameplay, but the arcade game was popular nonetheless. The game is reviewed in depth at our brother blog - ZX Spectrum Games.
Return of the Jedi: Death Star Battle was released by Parker Software in 1984. Popular on Atari machines, the conversion to the ZX Spectrum didn't quite work.
The gameplay was pretty basic, as was the sound and graphics.
It should also be noted that Parker Software worked on a version of the original Star Wars game which was never released. Prototype ROM's for a Spectrum emulator can be obtained at World Of Spectrum.
So that concludes our round-up of Star Wars computer games for the ZX Spectrum. It's funny to think that these humble games led to more recent titles for the PC such as Rebel Assault 1 & 2 and Rogue Squadron.
The excellent Rogue Squadron 2 for the GameCube obviously took inspiration from the original 1983 arcade game and brought it up to date superbly.
With the Dark Forces titles doing well and various Star Wars computer games being released all the time, we'll probably be looking back in another 25 years time at those!
Plenty of Star Wars games made it onto the Amiga. More screenshots, videos and reviews here.
We love the Commodore Amiga. We do.
Like retro systems? From Sinclair, to Atari to Commodore they are all in here. Geek-tastic!
Cecco, Jof, Turner... they are all in here!
These star wars games (and many others!) are reviewed in depth here including screen shots and videos. We also have interviews with Spectrum programming legends! Star wars and retro fans will enjoy it!
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Gardening Wild Birds
Fledgling Birds
Almost Grown Up Baby Birds
Melissa Mayntz
Melissa Mayntz is a bird expert, certified Master Naturalist, writer, and author with over three decades of experience. She's published in several national magazines, including National Wildlife Magazine, Bird Watcher's Digest, and WildBird Magazine. Melissa has studied hundreds of bird species around the world, traveling to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the central Pacific, the Middle East, and more on birding expeditions.
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A fledgling (occasionally misspelled as fledgeling) is a young bird that has grown enough to acquire its initial flight feathers and is preparing to leave the nest and care for itself. Young birds that have already left the nest but do not yet have all their adult plumage and are still fed by the parent birds for several days are also referred to as fledglings. The term is generally used only for passerines, however, not for precocial birds such as ducks, geese, quail, or shorebirds that leave the nest very quickly but still require intense parental supervision and care.
FLEHJ-leeng
(rhymes with "pledge thing" "dredge bling" and "hedge bring"
Is This Bird a Fledgling?
It can be difficult to identify when a bird has matured into the fledgling stage, but there are clues. When examining baby birds, look for:
Feather Length
Flight feathers on a fledgling's wings and tail look significantly shorter than they will on adult birds. These larger feathers take the longest to grow out, and even after these birds have left the nest their wings and tail may have a stubby or stunted appearance. Their feathers could also appear uneven or rumpled.
Bill Size
A fledgling's bill often looks larger or more brightly colored than an adult bird's bill. A young bird has a very bright gape to attract attention when their parents bring food to the nest, and even after fledglings have left the nest, that color takes some time to fade. At the same time, however, other colors, such as brightly colored legs or bare skin patches, may be duller on fledgling birds.
Clumsy Flight
Young birds have uncertain flight skills such as difficulties with takeoffs, landings, quick turns, or distance flight. Fledglings are capable of flying but don't yet have a lot of practice, so they may seem clumsy or reluctant to fly, even if closely approached. As they practice, however, they will quickly gain more skill for smoother, more coordinated flight.
Attentive Parents
When young fledglings first leave the nest, their parents will remain nearby and will return frequently to feed the youngster, and the young bird may cry and beg when the parents are near. It may seem that the baby bird has been abandoned, but in fact the parents are well aware of their chick and are taking care of it.
What a Fledgling Isn't
There are many stages of baby bird growth and maturity, and it is important to recognize other growth stages so they are not confused with fledglings. Birds in the nest without any flight feathers and that are still completely dependent on their parents, for example, are generally called nestlings, even if they have developed some feathers and are more active. Other bird life stages that are often confused with fledglings include:
Juvenile Birds: These are slightly older birds that may still have some fledgling markings or coloration, but their flight feathers are nearly fully developed and they are able to feed themselves well. These birds do not rely on their parents any longer, though they may stay in small family groups until they are fully mature and seek their own mates. The juvenile stage can last several weeks or months until these young birds molt into full adult plumage and will then be indistinguishable from their parents.
Subadult Birds: Some birds with longer lifespans, including gulls and raptors, molt through several different plumages before they reach their full adult coloration and markings. Each of these stages is a different subadult stage, but these birds are no longer fledglings. A subadult bird is usually the size of a full adult and can fly well, feed itself, and perform other tasks without parental assistance. These birds may no longer associate with their parents in any way, but are not yet seeking their own mates. It may take several years for birds to mature through different subadult stages until they are fully mature adults.
What Is a Baby Bird Called?
Some mature birds with shorter tails or stubby wings, such as wrens, dippers, ouzels, or starlings, may be confused with fledglings as well. Carefully identifying these birds, however, easily reveals that they are not immature in any way, but that adult birds have naturally shorter wings and tails similar to fledglings of different species.
Juvenile Bird (noun), Immature Bird (noun)
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Soul Deep Recordings is excited to announce the signing of a new three track EP to Soul Deep Exclusives. The songs featured on the release will be two older tunes, previously slammed by LTJ Bukem and the GLR crew, and one brand new tune. "Xamplo", is an older tune that was slated for release on Good Looking, but never saw the light of day. Paul's been waiting for the right opportunity to dig into the vaults and release the tune. The other classic tune is called, "Unusually Agitated", a tune that was also slated for release on Good Looking Records. You can imagine the vibes that will be gracing your speakers when the tunes are finally released in April. The new track, "Nothing Leads Nowhere", is a tune that embraces everything you love about Paul SG's production. The song boasts beautiful rhodes sounding pianos, soothing horn samples, and a smooth rolling bassline that begs for summer weather to make a return. Overall, the EP will prove to be one of his best Soul Deep releases to date. Previews of all tunes from the EP will be available soon on the Soul Deep Soundcloud page. Make sure to check the Soul Deep Store for an exclusive release of the EP.


Out now is one of the best books on Fleetwood Mac with the new Fleetwood Mac FAQ: All That's Left To Know About The Iconic Rock Survivors. The 376-page tome by author Ryan Reed chronicles over 50 years of the band with in-depth and previous unpublished interviews with key players throughout all the eras, with every album, side project, and member being dissected and celebrated. In addition to new testimonials from the band's musical and technical support teams over the years, Fleetwood Mac FAQ features interviews with former Mac members guitarists Rick Vito and Billy Burnette, their producers Ken Caillat, Richard Dashut, John Shanks, and Mike Vernon, studio crew members Rich Feldman, Ray Lindsey, and Ken Perry, "along with others who've been privileged to join the band's inner circle." As the press release for FAQ states: "Sure, the book touches on the band's notorious drug use, romantic affairs, and brutal in-fighting -- more importantly, it also sheds fascinating new light on the band's innovative, ever-evolving music." Lindsey Buckingham told us that the recording of both Rumours and Tusk forced the band to consistently bury their emotions for the sake of art: "If there was one worst thing it was probably just that it was difficult for all four of us as two couples to have broken up, to be alienated -- probably to have not gotten anything close to closure. And to still kind of have to move forward. And in order to do that you had to kind of compartmentalize your emotions a little bit. You had to seal one thing off here and get on with the rest of it there. It was probably an exercise in denial." in Fresno, California at Save Mart Center.


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Jade Raymond Forms New Studio, is Working On New PlayStation IP
Posted By: Ash Williamson: March 16, 2021 In: Gaming, Google Stadia, News, PS4Tags: Haven, JadeRaymondNo Comments
After getting her Google Stadia studio pulled out from under her, Jade Raymond is back, with a new studio. Haven Entertainment Studios, based in Montreal, Canada, is rumored to be developing a new PlayStation IP, based on the info that Sony has invested in the new development studio. Announced in a post on the PlayStation Blog, Raymond outlined her decision to get back into the games industry:
As I took stock of my career over the last few years and started to think about what to do next, I came to a very simple conclusion: I need to get back to what I love doing most, and do so in a way that gives our team the freedom to explore, inspire, and create.
And so today I'm announcing Haven, an independent studio where many of the talented game developers I have worked with for years (and love dearly!) are coming together to do what we are most passionate about."
During her time at Ubisoft, she helped create both the Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed franchises, both of which have had recent entries in the series come out. She later moved to EA and created Motive in 2015, where she was originally supposed to work with Visceral Games (famous for the Dead Space series) and ex-Naughty Dog writer Amy Hennig – responsible for the Uncharted series – on an untitled Star Wars game before it was later canceled (along with Visceral shutting down).
After leaving EA in 2018, she went to form Google Stadia's first-party studios – but we all know how that went. Now, she finds herself with close ties to Sony, and PlayStation's Worldwide Studios, although they will remain independent.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is proud to support and invest in Haven and its future. We understand the challenges and rewards of building creative teams from the ground up, as does Jade with her wealth of experience helming many of gaming's biggest franchises.
We're confident in and excited for the bright future of Haven Studios and its first project, currently in development." – Herman Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios.
What sort of game do you think we'll see out of Haven? Do you think Jade Raymond will finally catch a break? Leave a comment.
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Meet Jazz F-1 female Savannah born 3/27/12. This sweet baby will make an excellent addition Margueret's breeding program with her cool color, huge spots and thick rubbery black nose.
Shown here at 18 days old Jazz has just opened her eyes and is growing like a weed. Already more than a pound she loves her bottle and is thriving as a 100% human imprint.
To precious this little F-1 Savannah female will be a fabulous foundation cat.
Kittens don't get cutier that this!
Jazz, F-1 Savannah female is beautiful and she knows it!
I will be going home to Marguaret soon where I will become a beloved pet and superior foundation cat for my Canadian Cattery Tamberluck Savannahs.
This one I took a couple of weeks ago of Nefi, Jazz and Versace. Jazz is in the middle with the huge tummy!


Above: Dollar General presents funds to West Lumberton Elementary School in Lumberton, North Carolina.
The Beyond Words grant program was established in 2006 to provide funding to school libraries affected by disasters. Funding helps schools rebuild, reestablish and/or expand library media programs. Since its inception, the program has awarded over $1.8 million and directly affected more than 90,000 students in 25 states.
Above: Dollar General presents funds to Ellington Early Childhood center in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
Dollar General's commitment to literacy and education is rooted through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the company's co-founder, J.L. Turner. Turner had a third-grade education and was functionally illiterate after dropping out of school to support his family. His grandson and former CEO, Cal Turner, Jr., founded the Dollar General Literacy Foundation in 1993. Since its inception 24 years ago, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $127 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 7.9 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education.
Above: Dollar General presents funds to Pi Beta Phi in Gatilinburg, Tennessee.
Above: Dollar General presents funds to Springfield High School in Springfield, Louisiana.
For more information on the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or to apply for a Beyond Words grant, visit www.dgliteracy.org.


Jungo Sushi at 48-11 43rd Ave.
A new sushi restaurant has recently opened on 43rd Avenue.
Jungo Sushi, the name of the eatery at 48-11 43rd Ave., serves a variety of Japanese foods for dinner and lunch ranging from ramen, noodles, teriyaki platters, and a la carte sushi rolls.
The small locale offers over 100 roll and sushi varieties, with options like spicy tuna, pumpkin tempura, and eel avocado. A la carte items include octopus, sea urchin, tuna, and snow crab. A 'special roll' section features choices like Lover's Roll—made with lobster, sun-dried tomato, avocado, and passion fruit sauce—and Volcano Roll, made with shrimp, seared crawfish, and a special sauce.
Rolls are priced at around $5.75, with a la carte items starting at around $2.50. The special rolls vary from $10 to $15.
Other menu items include chicken, beef, and salmon teriyaki, five noodle platters, and fried rice.
The site's manager was not immediately available to speak to the Sunnyside Post.
The new locale takes over The Kitchen, a cafe and bakery that closed late last year.
Jungo Sushi is open from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant opens at midday on Sunday until 11 p.m.
For the full menu, visit Jungo Sushi's website.
yield. This can turn out to be vexing.
Finally a quality eat on the North side of Queens Blvd that isn't a bar.
At last! Sunnyside has Asian food!
but why do they have a picture of a bass on their awning???
I stopped by for a roll, just to check the place out. It was excellent. Staff was friendly, nice little addition to the hood.
"The small locale offers over 100 roll and sushi varieties" It's like diner sushi. I'll try it but I don't have much hope.


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In the Global Mirror, the #OWS 99% looks a lot like the 1%
Let me be clear - I have a difficult relationship with the Occupy movement.
On the one hand - it's about damned time. Finally we have a large, sustained protest movement nation-wide and even globally that's rightfully upset about some core problems. It's not politically aligned, it's well-spoken, and it has been resilient enough to overcome being ignored by the media and has crafted its own story. That it has been inspired in part by the Arab Spring and Tahrir Square in particular, which were inspired in part themselves by MLK's non-violent protests gives a heart-warming feeling of global solidarity and social justice.
Further, it's very exciting that Occupy comes at a turning point in history where our social constructs and technologies make it possible to really manage a movement through collaboration instead of by a hierarchy, and a world where people have a powerful online voice and the ability to shake things up if they get out of hand (not without challenges in the realm of privacy and government censorship ).
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Speed Grapher Doesn't Have Speed or Graphing
Categories: Anime
Tags: Anime, awesome, BDSM, blood, Cowboy Bebop, cream lemon, euphoria, gonzo, graph, Hands of Fate, Manos, marmalade boy, math, milky holmes, MST, MST3K, photography, Plan 9 from Outer Space, sex, shitty, sinners, speed, Speed Grapher, Torgo, violence
The series' animation doesn't look nearly this good.
Speed Grapher, the 2005 anime series from Studio Gonzo, features neither speed nor graphing. The reason for the title remains a complete mystery. I suppose it should be chalked up to LOL ANIME and the medium's penchant for giving things ridiculous names (e.g. Marmalade Boy, Cream Lemon, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes — it also seems they like to give their titles food-centric names as well). This series is an incomprehensible mish-mash of genres and themes, of half-baked ideas, and with, at best, half-assed execution. It has all the trappings of a terrible B-movie. Typically, when an anime or movie has crappy animation, crappy acting, crappy storyline, and crappy directing, it will get a score of Shitty. However, there is the rare occasion when all the elements come together to create something so terrible that it rises above its crappiness to become awesome. That is precisely what Speed Grapher does. It's a perfect, shining example of a B-anime that's so bad it's good.
The premise of the series is that there is a virus that infects certain people, and when it becomes activated (activation involves getting kissed by a prepubescent loli — it's Japan, remember) the virus allows a person's deepest desire to come to fruition. Of course, everyone's desire is to become a super-powered killing machine, but hey, if a virus gave me those kind of powers, I'd want to get infected, too. Our first taste of a desire come to life (referred to as Euphoria), is a photographer who can blow up anything he takes a picture of. If I was a photographer, I would want to blow up everything I took a picture of, too. In fact, as a blogger, I'd want every post I write to explode. But I digress…
Euphoria is nothing more than an excuse for the series creators to have the protagonist (Camera Dude) face-off against other bad guys with equally ridiculous super powers. The Japanese love ridiculous super powers (e.g. Basilisk). The more absurd, the better. Some of Camera Dude's enemies include: a lady who turns herself into a diamond, a guy who uses drops of his own blood as projectile weapons, a guy whose tattoos become real, a dentist who has spider arms with various dental drill attachments, a priest who uses electricity to zap sinners, and a guy who turns into a stereo and adjusts the volume by twisting his own nipples. As the series progresses, Camera Dude must fight ever-increasing, and more ridiculous battles against these goons. The sheer insanity of the fights and the ridiculousness of it all, had me thirsting for more.
But Speed Grapher doesn't stop with just super powers when it wants to be ludicrous. It also features a guy driving his car into the ocean and then having sex with his passenger while the car sinks, a female cop who kills everyone and claims it was "self-defense," a bad guy who drives his car around like a maniac just because he likes to, the aforementioned dentist slobbering sexually over a favorite tooth he extracted, a guy so rich his cigarettes are made of rolled up bills of money, sex with unconscious people, sex clubs, BDSM, and people eating eyeball soup. This does not include the rest of the gratuitous violence and swearing that permeates every episode. It's like Gonzo sat down and said, "What's the most ridiculous thing we can make?" Then they pooled the most absurd ideas of every staff member, from animator to executive, and when they combined them all, they were left with Speed Grapher.
Who would want to cosplay as the guy without a nose?
This series features some of the worst animation I have ever seen in a post-90s anime. TV anime from the 70s and 80s had a tendency to be weaker in animation quality, just because the budgeting and technology wasn't quite there yet. In the 90s, there were improvements in technology, anime had become more commercially viable, and budgets became bigger. By the late 90s some series (e.g. Cowboy Bebop) had incredible animation, and had film-like quality in each episode. Moving into the 2000s, budgets grew further, and computers aided with animation and painting. As a result, animation quality has continued to improve as the years have gone on.
Speed Grapher, perhaps intentionally, looks like a piece of shit. The animation is flat and poorly detailed. The backgrounds are often bland and painted a single color. The character designs are inconsistent, and they can change from scene to scene. The colors are smeary, and there is a weird grayish haze that hangs over nearly every scene. The actual mechanics of the animation is jerky. At times it almost looks like stop-motion. Fluidity is something this series does not have. You could probably create more fluid animation by drawing a stick figure in your notebook and then flipping the pages. To say that Speed Grapher's animation quality looks like shit would be an insult to shit. Even shit looks better. And it's not one or two episodes that failed, it's like this in EVERY. SINGLE. EPISODE.
In the auditory department, this anime maintains all its B-movie trappings. The music is often very upbeat and jazzy. In tense scenes it becomes sinister and jazzy. In regretful scenes it becomes sincere and jazzy. It's alway jazzy. The creators of Speed Grapher have a major boner for jazz music. Not that I don't like jazz, but a little variety would have been nice. Even Cowboy Bebop had a greater variety of music than just Bebop Jazz. I think this series only had three pieces of music it would swap out depending on the scene. The fact that the music often does not fit the tone of what's going on, and that it is really BAD jazz, makes it even more B-movie-ish.
Continuing that trend is the acting. The acting is horrendous. I started out with the English dub, and found the acting hammy, with the line delivery completely off the mark. On the positive side, the villains' crazy lines were embellished so much, were so deliciously over the top, I became entranced by their performances. I decided to switch over to the Japanese audio track, just to check it out. I found that it was even worse! The problem here was the acting was incredibly stiff; most of the characters were lethargic and zombie-like. At least the English track was livelier. If you are going to watch B-movie shit, you might as well enjoy the actors going all-out. I switched back, and watched the rest of the series in English.
Please note: No blood or nudity is depicted here. This image is not representative of Speed Grapher. Although, it looks like Ginza is about to shoot the Goddess in the head.
Like most B-movies, Speed Grapher tries to be hard-boiled and edgy. Also, like most B-movies, those attempts fail. What happens is that instead of being edgy, it becomes outrageous to the point that it turns into a self-parody. All the insane violence (blood gushing everywhere), all the sex (almost every episode), the sex clubs, the unconscious rape-sex, and the ever more ridiculous super powers just show us that with each episode, the creators were trying to top themselves. Instead of being more inventive, they became more ludicrous. With that came more terribleness. Yes, that's right, terribleness. There isn't any other way to describe Speed Grapher except as "over-the-top terribleness."
Most B-movies are made to earn a meager profit, and help the staff and cast move on to something (hopefully) better. Typically, they exist as nothing more than vehicles for sex and blood. However, there is the occasional B-movie that gets made with lofty aspirations. It tries to throw in a moral to make it seem like it is trying to convey a message to the viewer. Usually, they are executed in a manner as subtle as being beaten over the head with a stick. Speed Grapher falls into that category. The creators tried to shoehorn in a moral that money and corruption are bad. The insanity of even having a moral, clearly having no place amidst all the mayhem, attempting to make the show loftier than it really is, just propels Speed Grapher to even greater B-movie heights.
Speed Grapher is one of the weirdest anime I have seen in a long time. It has horrible animation, cheesy acting, a non-sensical storyline, ridiculous superpowers with absurd fight scenes, crappy music, a hilarious attempt at morality, and ultimately is one of the hugest pieces of shit ever produced from Studio Gonzo. Despite all these failing, there is something about Speed Grapher that I love. It revels in its crappiness. Not once does it try to be tasteful or even good. Perhaps that was the point all along? Gonzo wanted to make the ultimate anime tribute to the shitty B-movie? If so, then they succeeded on all counts. Speed Grapher is a B-anime in every regard. Because of this, Speed Grapher should earn a cult following akin to Plan 9 from Outer Space or "Manos" the Hands of Fate. And what about the title? It makes no sense, just like the rest of the series. It's so bad it's good. If you like that kind of thing, check it out.
Verdict: Awesomely Shitty
15 Responses to "Speed Grapher Doesn't Have Speed or Graphing"
1 Tarnsman
If the dub is as cheesy fun as you say, I'll have to check it out.
2 animehardcore
this blogger fucking idiot is writing like he knew everything. Speed Grapher 2005 is still best series compare these day (2011-2015) bullshit lolicon animes. Like oil and water. Stop giving negetive reviews that you think you are always right. instead of blogging as you like in wordpress do some jobs and be part in anime production.
3 Glenn Davey
Low-hanging fruit.
4 André J Martin
Speed Grapher is a type of press camera used back in the 1940's. I still have one.
5 brikhaus
You're right that a Speed Graphic (not Grapher) was a famous camera used by the press in the 1940s. However, Camera Dude doesn't even use that type of camera in the show, so the title is still non-sensical.
6 Ziro
It's a shame too because I originally heard about this series because an artist I really liked was attached to it. This guy who goes by the name KYMG i believe, he does these ridiculously well animated GIFs of insane battles and shit. I was expecting fucking amazing fight scenes but it turns out he just did character design or something. Boo.
7 dude
this show wasn't TOO bad, just poorly executed in almost every regard. The premise was solid, the just had to go and fuck it up.
8 Walls96
What about the title meaning something like speed (photo)grapher?
That's probably the best explanation of the title I've seen so far.
10 NadinaG
This troll blog is pretty funny. Good job.
Definitely enjoyed Speed Grapher. A very charismatic and relatable main character. A heroine I felt I wanted to protect. A healthy amount of other characters that I both loved to love at times and loved to hate at other times. A main villain you feel sorry for once you understand where he's coming from. And the sick, perverted themes that permeate most episodes make for an original, more mature experience.
This anime managed to make me feel things, unlike many other. I definitely recommend it.
11 brikhaus
Glad you like the blog. Speed Grapher is a unique anime to say the least. Check out the other anime posts!
12 Noyemi K
So JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with none of the charm, got it.
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Anyways – when she was back with Sugarbeans as well as Sakana, there are a bunch of CDs that came out with Under the Moon and Ijiwaru My Master. All those CDs are SAFE, I can't vouch for all of the tokuten cds if you manage to get those – but the commercial ones are all safe for work if you are interested in purchasing them. Just the usual…kissy kissy love /fade out scenes. At least from what I can remember.
Considering they're now /somewhat/ going into the eroge side of drama CDs (most of the tokuten CDs featuring "not safe without headphones" ) …I wouldn't entirely be surprised if that was but in here. However, if this is like a prologue CD since both Under the Moon and Ijiwaru My Master was given that, it'll probably be safe.
In other otome news, that I'm sure everyone nows now anyways – Arcana and hanayaka nari waga ichizoku getting animes. 8D One of my top games from playing last yearrrrrrrr, so super exciting…sort of. I'm scared at how they're possibly going to animate it… but maybe we'll get some figures.
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Shielding Illegal Aliens from Detection Prosecution-Bringing in & harboring aliens
In United States v. Ye, 2009 WL 3818340 (7th Cir. 2009), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, affirmed a district court's conviction under INA § 274(a)(1)(A)(iii) [8 USCA § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)] (concealing, harboring, or shielding illegal aliens from detection) Held: that the district judge did not err in the jury instructions on the meaning of "shielding." The Circuit Court rejected the defendant's contentions that the district court's definition of "shielding" was too vague and overbroad and that the evidence was insufficient to prove that he intended to prevent the government from detecting his illegal alien employees.
The defendant was part owner of a restaurant in Springfield, Illinois. In 2005, the restaurant's hiring practices were investigated based on a tip from a former employee that illegal aliens might be working there. This resulted in an indictment under various subsections of INA § 274 for harboring for commercial advantage (a felony) and hiring persons known to be illegal aliens (a misdemeanor). At trial, the jury was presented with evidence that after it was detected that the defendant did not have I-9 employee verification forms for any of his employees, he informed some of his workers that they were fired but could be re-hired if they produced immigration documents. He advised the employees that they could purchase fake documents in Chicago, which he would accept. One worker was rehired even though the documents he produced were not in his name. When immigration officials made a follow-up visit to the restaurant, it was ascertained that it did not have I-9 forms or payroll records for four Hispanic workers, because they did not have social security numbers. The defendant told the officials that the workers were living in an apartment that he was leasing.
A few months later, in December 2005, agents arrested five illegal aliens who were working at the restaurant. It was revealed that the restaurant did not possess I-9s for these workers because they did not have immigration documents. Three Chinese employees testified that they had been hired by the restaurant without producing any immigration documents, and that the defendant had provided housing for them and other illegal aliens. Evidence was presented that the defendant had signed and submitted reports to the Illinois Department of Employment Security that listed only the wages paid to Chinese workers who had social security numbers, but no Hispanic names were on those forms. In his testimony, the defendant admitted knowing that illegal aliens worked at his restaurant, that he had arranged for renting their apartments, and that he provided them with transportation to work. Over the defendant's objection, the district judge provided the jury with definitions of the statutory terms "concealing" and "shielding." The judge proceeded to define "shielding" as "the use of any means to prevent the detection of illegal aliens in the United States by the government." After the jury returned its guilty verdict, the district court denied the defendant's motion for a judgment of acquittal, and, alternatively, a new trial, and sentenced him to 33 months' imprisonment.
The Circuit Court considered that the district judge's "use of any means" language in its jury instruction was not unconstitutionally vague and was consistent with the criminal statute, INA § 274(a)(1)(A)(iii), which does not limit the types of conduct that can constitute shielding from detection. It indicated that the statute criminalizes all conduct that fits the definition of "shield," not merely conduct that "tends substantially to facilitate" an alien's evasion of discovery. In this regard, the Seventh Circuit Court parted company with other Circuits, including the Second, Third and Fifth. It declared that whether the conduct "tends substantially" to assist an alien is irrelevant because the statute requires no specific quantum or degree of assistance. In concluding that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction, the court stated that a reasonable jury could have concluded that the defendant's poor paperwork management was indicative of an intention to prevent the government from discovering the illegal aliens. In addition, it considered that the defendant's provision of apartments for the illegal aliens also served to permit the aliens to keep their identities under wraps.
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This dream come true announcement nearly sent our Travel Fan Team member Carolyn (Kansas/Midwest Travel Team Rep) swirving off the road a week or so ago. Tears for Fears are scheduled to be in concert on the 15th of June 2015 at the Uptown Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Fans in the area were have made it clear that they are absolutely excited about this and so are we. Tickets go on sale on Saturday morning (28 March) via Ticketmaster. Click here to buy.
It has a lot of history! It opened in the 20s and looks to be well maintained with several different rooms for various types of events. We're assuming that the concert will be in the Theater Room which has a luxurious red decor and folding seats for concerts it seems. While there is an open floor section in front of the stage, we imagine that for the show there will be seats in its place as seen in other on site concert pictures.
*These are close to the venue and just under $200 a night.
TFF Travel Fan Team Contact for Kansas is Carolyn as mentioned. Note that this isn't her first TFF rodeo, all travel fan team members have been doing this for quite a while and that does mean since the 90s latest. Many since their pre-teens in the early 80s (sneaking into shows or begging parents to take us). Carolyn is a pro at the Travel Fan come and go so reach out to her via the Travel Fan Page or Twitter (@Truman555).
We always try to have dinner together and trade pictures, fun stories and all that jazz 🙂 – Slip on your concert t-shirts and come have a drink the night before and after the show. Tentative hangouts spots will be provided by Carolyn. This particular page will update once we solidify the schedule and addresses of these cool Kansas City hotspots.
Southwest Delta and United are quoting low fares right now. Don't forget to use credit card points or miles toward your purchase as you can already see it's a week of flying and hotel stays. That can add up to a few thousand dollars and we've got the receipts to prove it. No need to go broke for a show, as much as it is that crucial it's not smart or safe. Find savings where you can. If you're not a member of these hotel chains we suggest you need to be. Most memberships are free. Even the basic entry level for a hotel membership allows you to get a few upgrades or free nights on your third or fourth stay. So keep that in mind. It takes about 10 minutes to sign up, you get a couple of emails throughout the week. It's not much to bear given you get deals. We also suggest pairing up with a great pal and splitting the costs. We usually pair off in the Travel Fan Team and save upwards of $400 per excursion. If you have any questions, reach out to us on the Travel Fan Facebook page or Twitter.
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Andye has always wanted an excuse to use this song, we think this is the perfect time. Enjoy! Kansas City here we come!
http://www.concerthotels.com/venue-hotels/uptown-theater-kansas-city-hotels/300506. This is a great site listing all the hotels near the Uptown. If the hotel you pick doesn't have an airport shuttle service, you can contact me and I might be able to assist. I can be reached on Twitter @Truman555 or by email at Currentriver5@sbcglobal.net. Hope to see everyone in Kansas City!!!
I'm trying to figure out if I can make the Tulsa show also…..
Yay!! I'm going to Tulsa also! TFF two nights in a row, life is grand!
Looks like the KC show is sold out!
Looks like this show is sold out!!!
BTW, Andye, I am also Missouri Crime.


An old expression posits that money is the mother's milk of politics. A new study out today suggests that's definitely the case here in Chicago, and not just at the mayoral level, either.
The study, released by the Illinois Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, found that aldermanic candidates with the most green in their war chests won outright or gained a plurality of votes 93 percent of the time in the February round of City Council races, with the biggest wallet winning or leading in 40 of 43 contests.
Actually, the situation is even more extreme. Seven incumbent aldermen were unopposed and still raised as much as $587,000 each, the amount garnered by downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd.
The study doesn't prove fundraising is critical to aldermanic success, since in some cases a candidate may have won not because he or she raised money but raised money because power brokers perceived they were ahead and wanted to cotton up to a winner. But it sure is suggestive at a time when I-PIRG, Common Cause and other groups are pushing to finance Illinois campaigns with a combination of small donations and public money.
Another finding: Only 11 percent of the money sloshing around came from donations of under $150.
"Most modern campaigns are fueled by a small number of big donors giving at levels average Illinois residents cannot afford," said Abe Scarr, fund director.
Added Common Cause Illinois' Brian Gladstein, "Big money is dominating not only our national elections but our local elections as well. . . .Our local officials should be elected based on the issues that matter most to voters, not by who can raise the most big money."
Some of the findings are not unexpected. For instance, incumbent aldermen collectively raised almost $7 million more for the February election than their closest challengers. The one incumbent who lost, Ray Colon, 35th, was outraised by winning challenger Carlos Ramirez-Rosa when $100,000 in outside union spending is included.
Overall, according to the study, 15 of the 18 candidates who won a plurality in February had a fundraising advantage. Thirteen of the 15 have increased their advantage as the April 7 runoff approaches, with two seeing a net decline.
Another finding: The bigger the financial lead, the better the odds of victory. According to the study, winning or plurality candidates with the biggest fundraising leads won their race outright 80 percent of the time, while those with smaller financial leads won outright only half the time.
To come up with the totals, IPIRG combined all financial disclosure reports through Dec. 31 with other reports that must be filed within 48 hours of contributions of $1,000 or more to a campaign or "independent" expenditures on behalf of or against a candidate.
That means small contributions since Jan. 1 were not included, since they won't be reported to the State Board of Elections until late April, when first-quarter reports are due. But also not included is last-minute big cash flooding into some contests in the final days, which hasn't yet shown up in the 48-hour reports.
Go read it for yourself. But the overall finding—money talks, and big money talks louder—appears quite solid.


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Things to See in Fraser Island
Fraser's turquoise lakes and tea-colored "perched" lakes in the dunes are among the island's biggest attractions. Brilliant blue Lake McKenzie is absolutely gorgeous; a swim here may be the highlight of your visit. Lake Birrabeen is another popular swimming spot. Don't miss a refreshing swim in the fast-flowing clear shallows of Eli Creek. You should also take the boardwalk through a verdant forest of palms and ferns along the banks of Wanggoolba Creek.
Don't swim at 75-Mile Beach, which hugs the eastern edge of the island -- it has dangerously strong currents and a healthy shark population. Instead, swim in the Champagne Pools (also called the Aquarium) -- pockets of soft sand protected from the worst of the waves by rocks. The bubbling seawater turns the pools into miniature spas. The pools are just north of Indian Head, a 60m (197-ft.) rocky outcrop at the northern end of the beach.
View the island's famous colored sand in its natural setting -- from the 70m (230-ft.) Cathedrals, cliffs that stretch for miles north of the settlement of Happy Valley on the eastern side of the island.
Some of Queensland's best fishing is on Fraser Island. Anglers can throw a line in the surf gutters off the beach. (Freshwater fishing is not allowed.) Bream, whiting, flathead, and swallowtail are the beach catches. Indian Head is good for rock species and tailor; the waters east off Waddy Point yield northern and southern reef fish. Kingfisher Bay Resort offers free fish clinics, rents tackle, and organizes half-day fishing jaunts.
From August through October, tour boats crowd the straits to see humpback whales returning to Antarctica with calves in tow. Kingfisher Bay Resort runs a whale-watching cruise from Urangan Harbour.
Don't Feed the Dingoes -- The dingoes that roam the island are emboldened by visitors who have -- sometimes deliberately, sometimes unwittingly -- fed them over the years. These dangerous wild animals have been responsible for one death and several serious attacks in recent years. Do not feed them, and keep your distance. If you don't, rangers can impose on-the-spot fines of A$300, and the maximum penalty is A$4,000.
Another Great Walk -- The stunning Fraser Island World Heritage Area is the location for one of Queensland's six Great Walks. The Fraser Island Great Walk (tel. 13 74 68 in Australia; www.derm.qld.gov.au) follows a winding track from Dilli Village to Lake Garawongera. The main trail is 90km (56 miles) long and takes 6 to 8 days to complete, but offshoots provide short, full-day, overnight, and 2- to 3-day walks. Overnight walkers must book huts and need a permit, which costs A$5.15 per person or A$21 for families of up to six with children ages 17 or under. The walk takes you to many of the island's popular landmarks, such as Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Wangoolba Creek, Valley of the Giants, and Lake Wabby.
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Q: react native SectionList component scrolling does not work if I use renderSectionHeader props before renderItem I'm new to React Native and found this strange behaviour that react native SectionList component scrolling does not work if I use renderSectionHeader props before renderItem
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April 2018 – Issue #207 – Powerplay Mag UK – North Hammer – Stormcaller"A choral start to an album lulls the listener into a false sense of security before Edmonton, Canada based act North Hammer tear the universe a new one with their own brand of melodic death metal. Paying homage to Norse legend, North Hammer will appeal instantly to fans of Amon Amarth, Ensiferum, Wintersun and more…Those who like their metal heavy, growly, performed at a thunderous pace with guitar and bass work to die for, you'll love it."
"A choral start to an album lulls the listener into a false sense of security before Edmonton, Canada based act North Hammer tear the universe a new one with their own brand of melodic death metal. Paying homage to Norse legend, North Hammer will appeal instantly to fans of Amon Amarth, Ensiferum, Wintersun and more…Those who like their metal heavy, growly, performed at a thunderous pace with guitar and bass work to die for, you'll love it." – Powerplay Magazine UK


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Catalogue No: SOMMCD 0117
Artists: Iain Sutherland, Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Composers: Alan Abbott, Angela Morley, Arthur Sullivan, Clive Richardson, Edward German, Eric Coates, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Frederick Loewe, George Frideric Handel, Iain Sutherland, Noel Gay, Ralph Greaves, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Robert Farnon, Roger Quilter, Ronald Binge
A delicious and timely release from SOMM in celebration of London and its eternal magic, in spite of the weather! This hugely entertaining compilation comes from Conductor Iain Sutherland's 'live' radio transmissions of British Light Music with his Philharmonic Concert Orchestra collected over four decades. These are all outstandingly performed and conducted by Iain Sutherland and are part of his Radio Clyde Archive, now made available to SOMM.
For over four decades Iain conducted the BBC's Light Orchestras (BBC Radio Orchestra, London, BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra. He was also Principal Guest Conductor of both the City of Glasgow Philharmonic Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra of Scotland in programmes like Melodies for You, Invitation to Music, Music while you Work, Friday Night is Music Night and the International Festival of Light Music.
The disc contains a beguiling mix of eternal favourites which will captivate those who know and love London as well as those who have been lucky enough to savour its unique atmosphere and visit its famous landmarks, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace or spent the day lazing down the Thames ending with a visit to one of the old beautiful theatres in Piccadilly, in the heart of London.
London has inspired composers and artists of all kinds, in good times and in bad. Its musical theatre has produced many immortal shows, Noel Gay's Me And My Girl, and the great musical My Fair Lady, set in Covent Garden with the unforgettable music of Frederick Lowe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Favourites such as Clive Richardson's London Fantasia for piano and orchestra, inspired by the London 'Blitz' Robert Farnon's Westminster Waltz (Big Ben) or Wally Stott's Rotten Row (Hyde Park) and others, are all here, making this an unforgettable musical journey through London and its historic sights. Enjoy!
Me and My Girl: Me and My Girl: The Lambeth Walk (arr. I. Sutherland for orchestra)
London Suite: London Suite, "London Everyday": III. Knightsbridge: March
The Westminster Waltz
Rotten Row
London Suite: London Suite, "London Everyday": I. Covent Garden: Tarantelle
The Yeomen of the Guard: The Yeomen of the Guard: Overture
London Fantasia
My Fair Lady: My Fair Lady: Get Me to the Church on Time
Fantasia on Greensleeves: Fantasia on Greensleeves (arr. R. Greaves for orchestra)
London Bridge Is Falling Down
Elizabethan Serenade
Water Music: Suite No. 2: Water Music: Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: I. Prelude
3 English Dances: 3 English Dances, Op. 11
The Sea Hawk: The Sea Hawk: Main Title
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IDW Brings Skylanders to Comics!
Comic News, Games, IDW, Toys
In conjunction with Activision, IDW Publishing is proud to announce the first-ever Skylanders comic-book series, penned by renowned comic-book writer Ron Marz withMike Bowden and David Baldeon as lead artists. In the world of video games, Skylanders is a global phenomenon and the best-selling kids' game franchise since its launch in 2011.1 Now fans have the opportunity to follow the adventures of all their favorite characters from Skylands through the magic of comic books. The first issue, a prequel to the Skylanders Trap Team™ storyline, actually provides fans an inside look at where some of their favorite Skylanders came from, and even gives them a first look at a few all-new characters from the upcoming game.
IDW Publishing has been known for the quality and care given to some of the most beloved all-ages properties, and Skylandersis no different. The videogame sensation is making the leap to the pages of comics this July, debuting at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2014. Skylanders #0 features an introductory 16-page story as well as character guides and additional back-up information. The issue will be launched in both print and digital during SDCC weekend.
"We are thrilled to be combining Skylanders, the pioneer of the toys to life video game genre, with IDW, one of the industry's leading comic-book publishers in the U.S.," saidAshley Maidy, vice president of global licensing and partnerships at Activision. "The comic-book series will offer fans a glimpse into the backstories of their favorite Skylanders characters, expanding on the universe that they've embraced so enthusiastically in the franchise's short history. To explore the world of Skylands beyond the game is an opportunity we know our fans have long been awaiting, and we couldn't be more excited to see this manifested through a comic series."
Skylanders will also join IDW's successful Micro Comic Fun Packs line-up this fall and will be available in comic-book stores as well as mass-market retailers this October. Distribution is expected in the following territories: United States, Canada, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand.
"The idea behind creating a Skylanders comic book series resonates strongly with us on so many levels – the storyline and audience appeals to the comic book world and feels like a seamless relationship," says David Hedgecock, IDW's Managing Editor and Editor of the Skylanders series. "We're honored to be the publisher of choice to introduce the world of Skylanders into the comic-book landscape."
The world of Skylanders continues at IDW and whether you like your comics large, small or digital, we have you are covered!
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Victor Kaliadin (; 1949 – September 16, 2004) was the CEO of a Russian company "Elers Electron" (). In 2001, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Russian court for selling a ring run by a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) agent technical information on Arena, the Russian active protection system for tanks.

Death
Because of Kaliadin's rapidly deteriorating health, three years into his sentence he was temporarily transferred to the city hospital of Lipetsk, where he died of his fourth heart attack in 2004. His wife, Ludmila, said that she intended to sue the Russian government for refusing to conduct appropriate medical screenings for her husband, who she claimed was eligible for release because of his health conditions.

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Opononi is a settlement on the south shore of Hokianga Harbour in Northland, New Zealand. State Highway 12 runs through Opononi. Ōmāpere is on the shore to the south of Opononi and Pakanae to the northeast.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of [a] crooked fishing post" for .

History

European settlement
In 1855, John Webster, who had arrived in New Zealand in 1841, bought 700 acres of rough land at Opononi and established a homestead and pastoral farm which he developed into a showplace, entertaining vice-royalty several times. He also built a wharf, gum-store and a trading store. In 1894, Webster put the house and farm on the market. The store and gum store were taken over by Alfred Sprye Andrewes who later converted the gum store into a two storey hotel.

20th century

The Opononi Post and Telephone was opened in 1892 and operated until 1989.  The road between Opononi and Ōmāpere was developed in the mid 1930s leading to ribbon development. In 1959, a fire destroyed the Opononi Hotel and Opononi Store.

Opononi became famous throughout New Zealand in the summer of 1955 and 1956 due to the exploits of a dolphin called Opo.

Marae

Opononi and Pakanae have two marae affiliated with the Ngāpuhi hapū of Ngāti Korokoro, Ngāti Whārara and Te Poukā:
 Pākanae Marae and Maraeroa meeting house
 Kōkōhuia or Ōmāpere Marae and Te Whakarongotai meeting house (also affiliated with Ngāti Te Pou)

In October 2020, the Government committed $470,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Pakanae Marae, creating 11 jobs.

Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Opononi as a rural settlement. It covers . The settlement is part of the larger Waipoua Forest statistical area.

Opononi had a population of 252 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 48 people (23.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 30 people (13.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 105 households, comprising 108 males and 141 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.77 males per female. The median age was 52.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 42 people (16.7%) aged under 15 years, 27 (10.7%) aged 15 to 29, 96 (38.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (33.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 58.3% European/Pākehā, 63.1% Māori, 4.8% Pacific peoples, 4.8% Asian, and 1.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 34.5% had no religion, 53.6% were Christian, 3.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.2% were Hindu and 1.2% were Buddhist.

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (10.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 48 (22.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 6 people (2.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 48 (22.9%) people were employed full-time, 39 (18.6%) were part-time, and 18 (8.6%) were unemployed.

Waipoua Forest statistical area
Waipoua Forest contains Opononi and Ōmāpere, and covers . It had an estimated population of  as of  with a population density of  people per km2.

Waipoua Forest had a population of 1,215 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 180 people (17.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 96 people (8.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 504 households, comprising 579 males and 633 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.91 males per female. The median age was 50.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 222 people (18.3%) aged under 15 years, 162 (13.3%) aged 15 to 29, 516 (42.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 318 (26.2%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 58.8% European/Pākehā, 57.3% Māori, 3.7% Pacific peoples, 2.0% Asian, and 0.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 9.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 42.5% had no religion, 44.4% were Christian, 3.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 0.5% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 123 (12.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 219 (22.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $18,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 51 people (5.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 270 (27.2%) people were employed full-time, 195 (19.6%) were part-time, and 72 (7.3%) were unemployed.

Education

The first school was the Pakia Native School which opened in 1874 under the Native School Act. In 1912 the school was renamed Omapere. Opononi did not have a school of its own and children either went to Pakia/Omapere School, or after it opened in 1909, to Pakanae School. In 1974, the newly built Opononi Area School replaced both.

Opononi Area School is a coeducational composite (years 1-15) school with a roll of  students.

Notes

External links

Welcome to Opononi

Hokianga
Populated places in the Northland Region


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A large number of friends and neighbors feel that they too are part of Viola's "family," so wide is her concern and love. A woman of enormous energy and involvement, she has won several cooking contests, as well as more than 30 medals in Senior Olympic events. She has been an election worker, a political activist, a volunteer in various causes. Though her husband died in 2002, Viola remains quite active in her mid-80s. She is revered by her family, whom she taught: "There are reasons to be poor, but dirty and lazy, no."


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Sean Spicer Claims Former Trump Campaign Manager Only Played A 'Limited Role'
Paul Manafort has been named as a target of a U.S. investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia.
By Nick Wing
Paul Manafort, a man who once managed Donald Trump's presidential campaign, was only a bit player in the political operation, White House press secretary Sean Spicer claimed Monday.
"There's been a discussion of Paul Manafort, who played a very limited role for a very limited amount of time," said Spicer, who clarified that Trump stands by earlier claims that he wasn't aware of contact between campaign officials and Russia during the election.
Manafort became Trump's campaign manager in March 2016, amid the team's effort to lock up the GOP nomination ahead of the Republican National Convention. Manafort had previously served as senior adviser to former Ukrainian President Viktor F. Yanukovych, a supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin who was ousted in 2014.
Manafort left the Trump campaign in August amid scrutiny over his ties to pro-Putin politicians, and was named earlier this year as a target of a U.S. probe into Trump and his associates' ties to Russia.
At a House Intelligence Committee hearing Monday, FBI Director James Comey confirmed that intelligence and law enforcement agencies were still investigating potential collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia. Comey declined to disclose further details about that investigation, including who it might be examining.
But the renewed focus on possible impropriety by individuals in Trump's orbit has once again forced the administration to play defense. Speaking Monday, Spicer also tried to put distance between the White House and former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn stepped down last month following revelations that he'd met with the Russian ambassador to discuss U.S. sanctions and then mischaracterized the nature of those conversations to Vice President Mike Pence.
"Even Gen. Flynn was a volunteer," Spicer said.
Although Flynn served in that capacity throughout the campaign, his final meetings with the Russian ambassador came after Trump had named him as national security adviser.
Manafort released a statement through his spokesman in which said he was "disappointed" by allegations that he or anyone else from the campaign had conspired with Russian officials.
Statement from Paul Manafort: "...blatant attempt to discredit me and the legitimacy of the election of President Trump" pic.twitter.com/KKulVHPMNN
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Details: The Merrell All Out Crush 2 received quite a positive response from trail running enthusiasts who wanted dependable surface traction and agreeable in-shoe coverage. Most of those who have tested this neutral shoe liked its lightweight build, as well. Conversely, several people griped about its sizing scheme and its unstable interior fit.