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Buhari's aide, two ministers frustrating probe of suspicious N159 billion judgment debts
There is growing tension between Nigerian governors and a ring of powerful presidential aides over some $418 million (about N159 billion at the current official exchange rate of $1 to N380.5) said to be owed six individuals and entities who purportedly offered services to states and their local governments on the payment of Paris Club debts.
While the top presidential aides led by the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, are scrambling to start the disbursement as quickly as possible, the governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), led by Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, are making a last-ditch effort to stop it.
PREMIUM TIMES is in possession of tens of sensitive correspondences exchanged by high-ranking players in the matter, highlighting desperate moves to begin the disbursements through the issuance of promissory notes that will be funded through deductions from states and local governments' monthly allocations.
From documents seen by this newspaper, the moves to begin the payments are against Mr Buhari's directive issued in January this year, and in disregard for the red flag raised by the governors about the legitimacy of the indebtedness.
The Fayemi-led NGF is demanding that the payment be suspended until a forensic audit of the indebtedness is carried out.
But Mr Gambari, who is spearheading the moves for the prompt payment of the money, is backed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, both of whom argue that the court judgments which awarded the sums to the creditors must be hurriedly obeyed.
President Muhammadu Buhari
But among the three of them, Mr Malami is the only figure that has been in the picture since 2016 when the conversations among the top echelons of the Buhari administration about payment of government's judgment debts started.
Mr Gambari only became a party to the matter following his appointment in May 2020 after the death of his predecessor, Abba Kyari, who died from COVID-19 complications in April 2020.
Mrs Ahmed also became involved following her appointment as finance minister after her predecessor, Kemi Adeosun, resigned in September 2018 in the wake of an NYSC certificate forgery scandal.
The deals that piled up judgment debts against states, LGs
Currently the states and local governments are, by the calculations of both the Minister of Finance, Mrs Ahmed, and Mr Malami, indebted to the tune of $418,953,670.59 (about N159 billion at the current official exchange rate of $1 to N380.5) to six individuals and entities.
The breakdown of the debts is contained in a series of letters sent separately by Mrs Ahmed and Mr Malami to the President and the office of Mr Buhari's Chief of Staff. PREMIUM TIMES exclusively obtained copies of these letters.
The humongous debts arose from judgments passed in favour of the six claimants in four cases relating to the refund to the states and local governments, excess deductions made by the Federal Government between 1995 and 2002 to satisfy Paris and London clubs loans.
According to the two ministers, the claimants or judgment creditors were engaged by the states and local governments as consultants or contractors "in the recovery" of the London/Paris clubs refunds, as well as in the "utilisation" of the recovered funds.
They explained that the contracts and agreements were tied to the London/Paris clubs refunds, and the claimants had simply gone to court to claim their share of the money.
PREMIUM TIMES has found out how the suits were designed to succeed with little or no chance of failure.
Paris Club Refund Case: A Fait Accompli?
As far back as 2013, long before the Federal Government started the disbursement of the excess deductions to the states and local governments in 2016, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), in concert with some of the claimants, went to court to challenge what they described as the Federal Government's unilateral deduction of the funds from the federation account to service the foreign debts without the consent of the third tier of governments in the country.
The 776 local governments, which were the principal plaintiffs, cleverly instituted the suit along with the "consultants" and "contractors" which they claimed had provided legal and consultancy services to help them as members of ALGON to secure the refund of the deducted money.
Some other parties were also joined as co-plaintiffs in the suit for executing projects such as "security and health care delivery" for all the local governments of the federation.
With the monetary claims in the suit tied to the refund of the London/Paris Club refunds and the Federal Government agencies, which were sued as adverse parties, success was, no doubt certain.
Between 2013 and 2018, a series of similar suits relating to the Paris and London clubs money were filed in court with ALGON and past leaderships of the NGF giving tacit support to the "contractors" and "consultants".
At the end of the day, some of the cases were feebly defended, while others were consented to by the defendants, including past NGF leaderships and ALGON.
With little or no opposition, judgments later began to fly around with huge awards in millions of dollars issued by the courts in favour of the claimants.
In his July 17, 2020 letter to the incumbent Chief of Staff, Mr Gambari, Mr Malami, who has been consistently making a case for the payment of the claimants since 2016, said the case ordinarily should not concern the Federal Government if not that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was the custodian of the funds.
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He stated, "The consultants/contractors obtained the judgments for the payment of their legal/consultancy fees which judgments were further backed up with garnishee order absolute against the Central Bank of Nigeria for the attachment of these sums."
Mr Malami explained that the Federal Government only got involved "in these claims" because "the attachment order made against the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government being the custodian and entity disbursing the funds or making the refunds."
Beneficiaries of judgment debts
A breakdown of the beneficiaries gleaned from different letters sent to the presidency by the AGF and the Minister of Finance reveals the identities of the six persons and entities being owed a total of $418,953,670.59, about N159 billion, at the current official exchange rate of $1 to N380.5.
The beneficiaries include a former member of the House of Representatives, politician and lawyer, Ned Nwoko, who is laying claim to $142,028,941 (about N54 billion) via a consent judgment he obtained from the Federal High Court in Abuja in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/148/2017.
Ned Nwoko
Three beneficiaries laying claim to $143,463,577.76 (about N54.6 billion) via a judgment of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in the suit marked FCT/HC/CV/2129/2014 are: Riok Nigeria Ltd, Orji Nwafor Orizu, and Olaitan Bello.
From the total money, Riok Nigeria Limited has a share of $142,028,941.95 (about N54 billion), Mr Nwafor is entitled to $1,219,440.45 (about N464 million), and Mr Bello has a share of $215,159.36 (N81.7 million).
The claimant with the singular lion share is Ted Iseghoghi Edwards, who is laying claim to $159,000,000 (about 60.5 billion) through a judgment he obtained from the FCT High Court in suit number FCT/CV/1545/2015.
A firm, Panic Alert Security System Limited, owned by George Uboh, is also laying claim to $47,831,920 (about N18.2billion) based on another "consent judgment" it obtained in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/123/2018, which was filed as recently as 2018.
'Buhari approves $350million, but not enough'
PREMIUM TIMES understands from the letters exchanged over the matter that the $418,953,670.59 owed the six claimants is the agreed outstanding balance of the judgment debts followings series of negotiations with the claimants and the sharing of some $350million ordered to be released to the NGF by President Buhari in 2018.
Mr Buhari had approved the release of $350 million from the Excess Crude Account to the NGF then led by former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, as "legal and consultancy fee to defray third party claims arising from court judgments in respect of the Paris and London clubs refund".
Abdulazizi-Yari
The presidential approval was based on the recommendation of the then Minister of Finance, Mrs Adeosun, via her letter dated July 5, 2018, and the details of the claims supplied by Mr Malami in his letter dated August 20, 2018, with reference number MJ/CIV/ABJ/104/17.
Mrs Adeosun's successor, Mrs Ahmed, in a later letter dated December 23, 2019, with reference number FMF/PSSD/SH/01/VI/79, informed then Chief of Staff, Mr Kyari, that "the initial approval granted by Mr President in the sum of USD $350 million for settlement of outstanding legal/consultancy fees were not enough to accommodate the entire claims."
Mr Malami also made a similar push, while explaining to the new Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Gambari, who took interest in the judgment debts matters shortly after assuming office.
The AGF in his letter in July 2020 with reference number HAGF/SH/2020/VOL.1/40, informed Mr Gambari that the claims in respect of the Paris and London Clubs refunds were "entitlements of judgment creditors who could not be paid from the initial sum of US$350million approved in August 2018 by the President."
How beneficiaries are to be paid outstanding debts
A back-and-forth conversation between the offices of the Chief of Staff to the President, the Minister of Finance and the AGF on how the Federal Government should defray its judgment debts, arbitral awards and claims, including the Paris and London clubs-related judgment debts, started in 2016, about a year after Mr Buhari came to office.
Four alternative sources of funding were initially recommended at a meeting held between officials from the federal ministries of finance and justice, the Debt Management Office, the Budget Office and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 12, 2017.
There was also a later suggestion to draw the money from "recovered funds".
In fact, the $350 million approved by Mr Buhari on August 29, 2018, was sourced from the Excess Crude Account.
Eventually, it was resolved before Mr Kyari died that all judgment debts owed by the government, including the Paris and London Clubs refund judgment debts, should be defrayed through the issuance of promissory notes.
Barely a month after assuming office as Chief of Staff, Mr Gambari, via a letter dated June 24, 2020, with reference number SH/COS/01/A/9090, requested the Federal Ministry of Justice to implement an earlier directive issued by Mr Buhari in 2017 for the "compilation, review, and analysis of pending judgment debts, arbitral awards and civil claims" which the ministry was aware of.
Mr Malami, in his reply dated July 17, 2020, to Mr Gambari, categorised the judgment debts and claims into three groups – Paris Club refunds-related debts; Top Priority Debts due to enforcement actions, and General Debts incurred by the Federal Government's MDAs.
The schedules of various judgments and claims updating the list of 26 judgment debts and claims earlier generated by the Federal Ministry of Finance were attached as annexures to Mr Malami's letter to Mr Gambari.
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After receiving Mr Malami's letter, Mr Gambari, via a letter dated July 24, 2020, requested the Minister of Finance to review the AGF letter and advise the presidency on the matter.
In her response, Mrs Ahmed, through her letter dated October 6, 2020, requested Mr Gambari to advise the president that for all categories of judgment creditors 100 per cent liquidation through the issuance of promissory notes is the most viable option.
She also advised that for debtors in Category A (Paris Club Refunds Related Debts), "equal monthly amount deductions from statutory allocation due to states and local councils over a period of 10 years" can be implemented.
'Consent of FEC, governors not required – Malami, Ahmed'
After receiving Mrs Ahmed's recommendation, Mr Gambari, in another letter dated October 23, 2020, raised other queries and sought to know if the states and local governments have formally signed off on the proposal of monthly deductions from their allocations for 10 years.
Responding to Mr Gambari, through a letter dated December 14, 2020, Mrs Ahmed said the consents of the judgment debtors – the states and the local governments – was not required.
She argued that "the consent of a judgment debtor (in this case the states/local governments) is not required before a valid judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction can be enforced."
She however added that "both the former Chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), had in 2019, given an Indemnity and No-Objection Letters authorising deductions from relevant statutory allocation to meet the Paris Club related claims, especially the claims by Riok Nigeria Ltd and Dr Ted Iseghohi Edwards."
The minister explained further that the clearance of the states and local governments was equally not necessary to Mr Nwoko and Panic Alert Security System Ltd whose claims are based on "consent judgments between the judgment creditors and the Nigerian Governors' Forum".
On whether the resolution of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) or that of the National Assembly would be required for the issuance of promissory notes in respect of the Paris Club judgment debts, Mr Malami argued in separate letters to the then Chief of Staff, Mr Kyari, and Mrs Ahmed that it was unnecessary.
This, the AGF argued, was because "their eventual reimbursement is not tied to the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation which requires National Assembly or FEC resolutions."
He reiterated in his letters that "the initial payment of the sum of USD$350million was charged to the Excess Crude Account" with presidential approval, warning that subjecting the new payments "to these levels of approvals will certainly call the validity of the previous payment into question."
Buhari grants new approval
Buoyed by the arguments canvassed by Mrs Ahmed and Mr Malami, the Chief of Staff, Mr Gambari, tabled the recommendations before President Buhari via a memo dated December 18, 2020, asking for approval for "the liquidation of all three categories A, B, and C by the issuance of promissory notes and not cash payments, given the current revenue challenges."
As earlier recommended by Mrs Ahmed, Mr Gambari urged the president to approve that for the Paris Club related judgment debts, the promissory notes should be funded "by equal monthly deductions from the statutory allocations due to the affected states and LGAs over a period of 10 years."
The president approved the proposals in his comments on Mr Gambari's memo on December 24, 2020.
NGF protests
On May 23, 2019, few days to the end of his tenure as Zamfara State governor, Mr Yari stepped down as the Chairman of the NGF and was replaced with Mr Fayemi, governor of Ekiti State.
This change of baton came with a change in the attitude of the NGF regarding the Paris Club judgment debts.
Although, Mr Yari's leadership had already issued an Indemnity and No-Objection Letters authorising deductions from state and local governments' allocations, Mr Fayemi's NGF began a series of meetings with the president, the chief of staff, the AGF, the minister of finance and other relevant stakeholders, in their bid to stop the payments.
A meeting which Mr Buhari held with Mr Fayemi on January 8, 2021, about 15 days after the president granted approval for the payments as recommended, culminated in a new presidential directive that the proposed deductions are stopped until parties agreed on the purported debts.
Kayode Fayemi [PHOTO CREDIT: @JKayodeFayemi]On February 3, Mr Fayemi also attended a meeting chaired by Mr Gambari where the issues were tabled. Others who attended the meeting were Mr Malami and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, who represented the Minister of Finance.
Not convinced that the Mr Gambari-led camp was on the same page with him, Mr Fayemi went ahead to communicate the new presidential directive to the President's Chief of Staff via a letter dated February 10, 2021.
The Chief of Staff, in response, wrote a letter dated February 16, 2021, with reference number SH/COS101/B/174, to the Minister of Finance asking her to review the NGF's submissions in relation to the earlier approval granted by the president in December.
Two days later, the National Economic Council (NEC) met on February 18, 2021, where the body endorsed the resolution of the NGF and directed that an independent forensic auditor be engaged to review all related claims pertaining to the London Paris Club refunds and other debts against states for sundry services.
But despite this, the NGF believes that there are ongoing moves to go ahead with the payments especially as the forum still cannot extract the Chief of Staff's commitment to abide by the president's latest directive.
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Mr Fayemi, therefore, wrote Mr Gambari on March 8, 2021, stating that the NGF had noticed "that there are attempts to proceed with defraying the purported debts to some consultants who claim to have executed various services to the states in respect of the London Paris Club refunds."
"Notable among these so-called judgment creditors are Prince Ned Nwoko (Ned Nwoko Solicitors), Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Riok Nigeria Limited), Dr Ted Iseghohi Edwards and Dr George Uboh (Panic Alert Security Systems PASS)," the Ekiti governor added.
George Uboh
Mr Fayemi expressed concerns about the development, saying "it flies in the face of the meeting convened on February 3, 2021 meeting" which was chaired by Mr Gambari.
He reminded the Chief of Staff of "the resolution of the National Economic Council (NEC) authorising an independent forensic audit".
The governor urged Mr Gambari to advise "all parties to work within the ambit of the NEC resolution in reviewing the purported judgment debts and the approvals of Mr President conveyed in your letter dated February 16, 2021, to the Honourable Minister of Finance, in order to safeguard the integrity of the Nigerian state."
'Ignore the governors'
Mrs Ahmed, in her recent reply dated March 10, 2021, responding to Mr Gambari's request for her opinion on the NGF's submissions, advised that the governors be ignored.
She anchored her opinion on, among other grounds, that the issue at stake was "not mere claims" but about implementation and enforcement of valid and subsisting judgments which she said were products of the judicial process.
She added that the judgment debts arose from the consultancy contracts and agreements tied to the London/Paris clubs refunds voluntarily entered into by the states and the local governments.
Mrs Ahmed added that the states and local governments took benefits of the services rendered by the contractors and consultants, and never denied in any of the courts that they engaged the judgment creditors or that the services were not rendered.
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She said the NGF was a party "in most of the cases and had ample opportunity to ventilate its position", but even "proceeded to enter consent judgments with the claimants in the cases of Hon. Ned Munir Nwoko and Panic Security and Consultancy Services."
The minister said, in addition, that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the State Security Service (SSS) have investigated most of the consultancy services, the contracts and the "judgments arising therefrom" and that in their reports submitted to Mr Malami, "they confirmed the validity and the legality of the contract and consultancy services."
She also said the NGF had even started the implementation of the judgment debts by paying Mr Nwoko in part.
She added, "Finally, I wish to restate that the presidential approval for the liquidation of the judgment debts is in order and that the position canvassed by the chairman of the NGF and the request contained in his letters under reference is a subtle invitation to Mr President to use an administrative process to thwart or overturn judicial decisions and should be discountenanced in the interest of justice and obedience to the rule of law, as it will only further delay the liquidation of the judgment debts.
"Having taken benefits of the services rendered by the judgement creditors, it is only morally and legally right that the states and local government councils should pay for the services received in line with the judgement and orders of the courts."
The contradiction between Mr Malami and Mrs Ahmed
But the claims by Mr Malami and Mrs Ahmed that the EFCC and the SSS had confirmed the validity and legality of the services rendered to the states and the local governments by the contractors and consultants appear contradictory.
The Minister of Finance, in her recent letter to Mr Gambari, claimed that the two law enforcement bodies investigated "most of the consultancy services, the contracts and the judgments" arising therefrom them, and in their report submitted to the AGF office "they confirmed the validity and legality of the contract and consultancy services."
But in his letter dated July 17, 2020, which was received by Mr Gambari's office on July 21, 2019, Mr Malami made reference to a "Recent EFCC report" which he said "was not initially served on his office but which "shows that the judgment creditor", referring to Mr Iseghohi-Edwards, who is laying claim to $159million, "is not entitled to this sum".
NGF's last-ditch effort
Aside from the doubts expressed about the services said to have been rendered in the EFCC report referenced by Mr Malami, the anti-graft agency has also accused Mr Yari of mismanagement of the disbursed Paris Club funds.
Perhaps motivated by the EFCC report, the NGF has also called for a forensic audit of the whole indebtedness.
The NGF's effort is reminiscent of the recent successful battle waged by Mr Malami and the EFCC in having the $10billion P&ID judgment suspended by a U.K. court after they were able to establish fraud in the agreement leading to the verdict.
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The Best Food and Drink in Virginia for 2019
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Virginia is for lovers ... especially food and drink lovers. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia is bursting with local delicacies, historic foods, and incredible wine. To celebrate all the great food and drink that our country's 10th state has to offer, we've rounded up Old Dominion's claims to culinary fame as part of our second-annual guide to the best food and drink in every state.
Take a taste of history in Virginia. The state is the East Coast's largest producer of seafood, and leads in oyster production. Though grapes have been grown since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the Virginia wine industry has exploded in recent decades, and now claims the fifth-highest number of wineries in the country. And where would good wine be without a tasty, salty snack to pair with it? Virginia country hams are famous the world over. Virginia is equally famous for peanuts.
Virginia is home to many iconic foods, and Over the course of the past year we've honored everything from its best hot dogs and brunch spot to its best bar and craft beer in our comprehensive and wide-ranging lists and rankings, compiled through extensive research and with input from a wide network of site contributors, bloggers, journalists, and chefs.. We've compiled these into individual slideshows celebrating the best food and drink in every state, and you can find our Virginia gallery ahead.
Best Airport Restaurant: Ben's Chili Bowl (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
Ben's Chili Bowl is a Washington, D.C., staple, serving some of the best chili and hot dogs in the country, and if you missed out on them during your trip, Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, gives you one last chance to sample the goods. Try their classic chili dog (made with a unique local sausage called a half-smoke) or chili burger, or just eat the chili straight. The airport location also serves eggs, sandwiches, and hot cakes for breakfast.
The Best Airport Restaurant in Every State
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Best All-You-Can-Eat Deal: Sushi King (Various Locations)
Sushi King has 11 locations all across Virginia, and offers a massive assortment of all-you-can-eat sushi and other Japanese fare in a sleek and modern setting. Twelve appetizers, 17 different types of sushi, 19 classic rolls, 23 different chef's specialty rolls, and 19 different kitchen entrées are yours for the taking, all for $12.99 for lunch and $18.99 for dinner.
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Best Bar: PX (Alexandria)
If you're walking down King Street in Alexandria and you see a blue light outside PX (Person Extraordinaire) or a pirate flag at full mast, that's your signal that the 1920s-style lounge above Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper (owned by Eat Good Food Group, the folks also behind PX) is open. Sommelier and mixologist Todd Thrasher, a native Virginian, handcrafts memorable cocktails at this intimate, 38-seat place. The limited hours (it's open Wednesday to Saturday nights only), the dress code (jackets required for men), and the fact that reservations are strongly encouraged give PX an air of exclusivity and glamour. The 18 seasonally changing "avant farm" drinks like the This Is Snow Cream! (Buffalo Trace bourbon and vanilla whey) and the Grog and Sweet Basil (a mix of rum and lemon verbena tea served in a pirate's mug with a see-through bottom), are equally classy and memorable. Be sure to try the Irish-style fish and chips served with a choice of seven different house-made sauces.
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Best Beer: Whiteferrari, The Veil Brewing Co. (Richmond)
It takes a lot of work to get an IPA right, and Richmond, Virginia's The Veil Brewing Co. put in the work before releasing Whiteferrari. And what is Whiteferrari? Like the car its named after, this double IPA is smooth as heck with flavors of grapefruit, grassy pine, and a hint of orange citrus. But unlike a Ferrari, you'll want to take one slow and savor all the dynamics of a perfectly executed beer.
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Best Brunch: Trummer's on Main (Clifton)
This bright and charming destination about an hour's drive from D.C. is an upscale and elegant retreat run by the husband-and-wife duo of Stefan and Victoria Trummer. Executive chef Jon Cropf's innovative tasting menus (and the largest wine cellar in the Mid-Atlantic) keep the dining room crowded at night, but the lesser-known Sunday brunch menu is easily worth the trip from the capital. The menu changes seasonally, but standouts include a fresh-baked pastry basket, cinnamon-sugar beignets, local oysters, pulled pork omelette with mac and cheese and baby kale, shrimp and grits with tasso ham and lobster cream sauce, French toast with strawberries and Nutella whipped cream, hanger steak and eggs, and duck confit Benedict. Make sure you save room for a slice of red velvet cake!
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Best Burger: 2941 Restaurant (Falls Church)
Hidden on 2941's upscale American, French, and Mediterranean menu in the affluent Washington, DC suburb of Falls Church is the lunch-only All American burger, which makes the metro ride from Downtown worth the trip. This is a straightforward beef burger, topped with melted Cheddar, lettuce, onion, and tomato on an olive oil bun. But don't let the simplicity fool you: these are simple, fresh ingredients working together in beautiful flavor harmony.
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Best Chinese Restaurant: Peking Gourmet Inn (Falls Church)
A banquet hall in the style of Beijing's grand eateries, this paean to Peking duck roasts one killer bird - and certainly the best in the D.C. area. Granted, it will run you $40, but it easily feeds three hungry diners so the end cost isn't absurd even by takeout standards. Another standout item is the Szechuan Beef Proper with crispy shredded meat glazed, glistening, and covered in sesame seeds.
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Best Chocolate Shop: Artisan Confections (Arlington)
Artisan Confections makes chocolates in every color and flavor imaginable. Bright pink PB&J chocolates? Light blue Arnold Palmer chocolates? You know they have them! Beyond the presentation, these morsels are made in small batches without preservatives, making them a truly high-quality treat.
The Best Chocolate Shop in Every State
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Best Coffee Shop: Northside Social Coffee & Wine (Arlington)
You don't need to pick between the benefits of coffee and wine; enjoy the best of both at Northside Social Coffee & Wine. In addition to coffee - hot or iced - and espresso, you can also have tea and chai lattes for your caffeine fix. The wine bar has all sorts of different wines - sparkling, white, rosé, reds, amber - as well as cocktails, and you can't go wrong with the breakfast sandwiches, quiches, or dinner fare such as pimento cheese deviled eggs and meatball skewers.
The Best Coffee Shop in Every State
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Best Cupcake: Buzz Bakeshop (Alexandria)
Over the years, Buzz Bakeshop has become known for its amazing cakes and cupcakes. Not only are they gorgeously executed, the signature flavors leave a lasting impression. We recommend trying out the Cookie Monster or the Buzz Signature for a cupcake that you won't soon forget.
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Best Dive Bar: Lynnhaven Pub (Virginia Beach)
Lynnhaven Pub is a dark, dank hole-in-the-wall in Virginia Beach with a surprisingly incredible craft beer can selection. If that isn't enough to get you through the door and into this dive, come for their barbecue. Their tacos are a thing of legend.
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Best Doughnuts: Sugar Shack (Arlington)
The imaginative doughnuts from Sugar Shack will thrill every doughnut-lover. These fried pastries are embellished with a range of ingredients such as preserves, maple syrup, bacon, and candies. You can't help but fall in love with these colorful treats.
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Best Food Truck: Captain Cookie and the Milk Man (Northern Virginia)
A truck that deals only in cookies, milk, and ice cream? Yes, it exists, and it's called Captain Cookie and the Milk Man (everyone's favorite crime fighters). The team behind this sweet-forward food truck operates three locations around the Virginia/DC area serving bottles of local milk and homemade cookie creations. Their signature smash-style cookie comes in flavors like peanut butter, snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, oatmeal, and funfetti. They also offer big cookie cakes that can feed up to 16 people! The truck's tag line is "saving the world, one cookie at a time" - so buy a half-dozen and do your part!
The Best Food Truck in Every State
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Best Fish and Chips: Eamonn's (Alexandria)
Eamonn's calls itself a "Dublin chipper," setting a lofty bar for itself and succeeding with flying colors. Located in Old Town Alexandria, this 20-seat takeaway serves fresh cod, prawns, grouper, fish of the day, and ray ("Eat the bones if you're brave," the menu reads), served alongside hand-cut chips and a variety of sauces, including curry, hot chili, tartar, and "fronch." The simple baking soda-kicked batter lends a light, airy crunch that highlights the fish's tenderness; it's all served in a brown paper bag that the menu implores you not to close at the risk of steaming what's inside. Chef Cathal Armstrong (who also happens to be a James Beard nominee) named the shop after his son, and the Dublin native brings a deft, masterful hand to a dish that he clearly holds dear.
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Eamonn's
Best Fried Chicken: Moseberth's (Portsmouth)
Moseberth's has been a Norfolk-area institution for more than 70 years, serving up the best fried chicken for miles. (The restaurant averages 700 pounds of chicken sold every day.) The recipe may be simple, but it's been perfected over the decades: Chicken pieces are dunked in a batter made with seasoned flour, eggs, and baking soda, dredged in seasoned flour (containing plenty of black pepper), and fried for nearly 20 minutes in 315-degree oil (low and slow is key). Order up a box and you'll receive a half chicken with coleslaw, fries, and hush puppies; the end result is nicely rendered, super-tender, and, as Guy Fieri said when he visited for an episode of "Diners, Drive, and Dives," crunchitatious.
The Best Fried Chicken in Every State
Eric B./Yelp
Best Grocery Store: Ellwood Thompson's (Richmond)
Easily the best reviewed store in Richmond, Ellwood Thompson's handily sweeps the title in Virginia. Google reviewer Eric Asplund said, "Ellwood Thompson's is a mainstay of Richmond Grocery Stores. It has seemingly been around forever. They sell high-quality organic and health foods, as well as a wide selection of delicious prepared foods. This is a high-end grocery store, but you will find that the prices are worth it."
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Best Hot Dog: Martinsville Speedway (Ridgeway)
If you thought that a hot dog served at a racetrack had no shot at making this list, think again. Eating a chili dog at the Martinsville Speedway is a rite of passage for racecar drivers and fans alike, and this iconic hot dog also happens to be really tasty. Over one weekend, more than 50,000 of the hot dogs are sold, and at just two bucks a pop, they're a steal. These dogs have been served for more than 60 years in the same way: a soft bun, slaw, cheese, hand-chopped onions, and a secret-recipe chili, wrapped in waxed paper. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has claimed to eat three or four a day on race weekends. When the speedway switched hot dog suppliers (for the first time in nearly 70 years) from Jesse Jones to Smithfield-owned Valleydale Foods a few years ago, there was a major uproar, but even die-hards say they can't tell the difference.
The Best Hot Dog in Every State
Joe J./Yelp
Best Ice Cream Stand: Island Creamery (Chincoteague)
If enjoying a scoop of ice cream on a literal island sounds like your kind of paradise, look no further than Island Creamery in Chincoteague. This family business serves the community delicious fresh ice cream made with milk from Lancaster County cows and locally grown fruits and other goodies.
The Best Ice Cream Stand in Every State
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Best Indian Restaurant: Ravi Kabob House (Arlington)
With two locations in Arlington, Ravi Kabob House is a Pakistani-owned restaurant that specializes in delicious kebabs, yet has plenty of vegetarian options as well. Cash-only and with little dining room, they're simplistic in their operation, but the menu is bursting with flavor. In addition to their many different types of kebabs - lamb, chicken, seekh, fish, and more - they also have great samosas and delicious curries such as chicken kadai and palak gosht (a lamb curry cooked with spinach).
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Karthik R./Yelp
Best Inexpensive Steakhouse: Ray's The Steaks (Arlington)
This casual Northern Virginia steakhouse offers some truly awesome steaks, cooked in ways you don't often see - Brazilian picanha (top loin cap) is served with a spicy sauce, for instance, and The Diablo is a top sirloin glazed with a smoky sauce and topped with garlic - and all steaks are rubbed with a secret spice mix and grilled over an open flame. They're also quite affordable; L'onglet (a hanger steak) only costs $19.99, and all steaks are served with endless homemade mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.
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Best Mexican Restaurant: Taqueria Tres Reyes (Manassas)
The unassuming Tacos Tres Reyes in Manassas is completely off-the-radar - or, at least it was until The Washington Post's Tim Carman deemed it worthy of a pilgrimage back in 2003. The fare here is essentially flawless, perfect representations of down-home Mexican cuisine. Huaraches, chiles rellenos, crisp gorditas, chicken mole enchiladas, cemitas, tacos, tortas, roast chickens, soups, fried fish, coctel de camarones, barbacoa, cecina, carne asada ... Tres Reyes is like a greatest hits of the most legendary Mexican dishes, and each one hits the nail right on the head.
The Best Mexican Restaurant in Every State
Xavier C./Yelp
Most Outrageous Restaurant Dish: The Big O, The Grilled Cheese Bistro (Norfolk)
Known for their outrageous grilled cheese sandwiches, the Grilled Cheese Bistro gets quite daring with the Big O, a dish that, at first glance, seems like it's off the dessert menu. However, it is very much a part of the grilled cheese retinue here; made with chocolate French toast, it's filled with peanut butter, Nutella, banana, local applewood bacon, and mascarpone cheese.
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Best Over-the-Top Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Grilled Cheese Mania (Harrisonburg)
This local favorite offers eight specialty grilled cheeses, including Casey Snowcap (roast beef and fresh mozzarella on a garlic butter baguette); Triple Lindy (Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, fresh spinach, bacon, and butter); and Philipo's Pepperoni Strips (pepperoni and mozzarella grilled on flatbread, cut into strips and served with a shot of tomato soup for dipping). Be sure to drop by on Tuesdays, when the daily special is Taylor ham, American cheese, and honey barbecue chips on country white bread.
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Best Pancakes: Pocahontas Pancake House (Virginia Beach)
Sure, the furnishings may be a little tacky (it's fully decked out with Native American-inspired décor, including a big teepee), but the pancakes at this Greek-owned beachfront diner, which has been going strong since 1974, are beyond reproach. Made from scratch using high-quality ingredients, these perfectly golden brown and fluffy flapjacks are available in classic buttermilk and silver dollar, topped with fresh fruit or fruit topping, or filled with pecans and topped with pecans in syrup. They're also available gluten-free or made with organic multi-grain batter.
The Best Pancakes in Every State
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Best Pasta Dish: Bucatini Al'Amatriciana, Dal Grano (McLean)
Dal Grano has only been in business for a couple years, but it's already made waves in Northern Virginia for its wide selection of house-made pastas. Dozens of raw pastas are available for purchase, but if you decide to eat in they're turning out some truly show-stopping dishes. The bucatini all'Amatriciana is a spot-on rendition of the classic Central Italian pasta dish, with fresh bucatini and a traditional sauce that combines tomato, pancetta, onion, and pecorino.
The Best Pasta Dish in Every State
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Best Pizza: Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza (Arlington)
Pupatella originated as a food truck in 2007 and went brick-and-mortar three years later. This two-room storefront with the sign out front that warns "Pizza Addicts Only" is the D.C. culmination of Enzo Algarme's experience hanging around some 200 or so pizzerias in Naples where he was born. Pupatella, a name borrowed from a late relative ("what everybody called my grandmother in Italy," he told The Washington Post), is run by Algarme and his life (and business partner) Anastasiya Laufenberg. Their oven's bricks were built using volcanic ash from Vesuvius - hard to get more authentic than that outside Naples. They offer red and white pies - mostly the former - with accoutrements like ham and mushroom, prosciutto and arugula, chorizo, sausage and onion, eggplant and red pepper on top. But Pupatella's most popular pie is the Capricciosa (featuring sautéed mushrooms, marinated artichokes, prosciutto cotto, and fresh mozzarella).
The Best Pizza in Every State
Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza
Best Restaurant for Breakfast: Dixie (Petersburg)
An old-school swivel-stool lunch counter, Dixie is a Petersburg icon that fills up with regulars from the moment it opens at 7 a.m. daily (it's closed Sundays). It's been in business since 1939, but in 2011 it was purchased by Charlie Rawlings, who fixed it up and revitalized it while keeping the menu of simple Southern breakfasts and lunches largely unchanged. Today the restaurant is warm and welcoming, and diners line up for buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage gravy or creamed chipped beef, buttermilk hotcakes, French toast, salt herring, scrapple and eggs, country ham, grits, and omelettes topped with cheese and their famous chili sauce.
The Best Restaurant for Breakfast in Every State
Becca B./Yelp
Best Restaurant: Inn at Little Washington (Washington)
Self-taught chef Patrick O'Connell opened this restaurant in 1978 in what was originally a small-town garage, about an hour's drive from D.C. He formed alliances with local farmers and artisanal producers long before it was fashionable, and developed into a sophisticated modern American chef of the highest order. Menu items at The Inn at Little Washington might include classics like American ossetra caviar with peekytoe crab and cucumber rillettes, napoleon of chilled Maine lobster with pommes Anna, and veal "Shenandoah" (prosciutto-wrapped loin with country ham ravioli and fontina); there are also vegetarian creations like apple rutabaga soup and cauliflower steak with yellow Indian curry, along with indulgences like hot and cold foie gras with sauternes gelée and quince marmalade. The Inn, a member of the Relais & Châteaux group, has a much-deserved AAA Five Diamond rating.
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The Inn at Little Washington
Best Ribs: Alamo BBQ (Richmond)
Alamo specializes in Texas-style barbecue, as the name implies. Its brisket is the stuff of legend, but the ribs are also world-class. They're smoky, mopped with a stellar but not overpowering barbecue sauce, and are so good that you might just end up ordering a second rack.
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Alamo BBQ
Best Sandwich: The Dagwood, Chiocca's (Richmond)
In business since 1952 and still run by the Chiocca family, Chiocca's is a small, homey Richmond institution that's turning out some legendary sandwiches made with Thumann's cold cuts. There's a wide variety of hot and cold options available, but the one to order is The Dagwood: turkey, roast beef, pastrami, provolone, Swiss, Thousand Island, Dijon, and pickles on rye. The massive gas-fired toaster/ griddle has been in use since the restaurant's earliest days, and locals swear that it imparts the sandwiches with a flavor that's impossible to replicate at home.
The Best Sandwich in Every State
Chad S./Yelp
Best Soup: Peanut Soup, King's Arms Tavern (Williamsburg)
Virginia is renowned for its peanuts, but not many people outside of the region think to make them the main ingredient in a soup. Plenty of restaurants in Virginia make a mean peanut soup, but you'll find the best version at the King's Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg, which first opened for business in 1772. The soup starts with a basic roux, to which onion, celery, and chicken stock are added. The thickened mixture is strained before smooth peanut butter and cream are added, and it's garnished with fresh peanuts.
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Yelp/ Todd P.
Best Steakhouse: Ray's The Steaks (Arlington)
Restaurateur Michael Landrum is, as far as most people are concerned, a king of the Arlington culinary scene. He serves the state's best steaks at Ray's The Steaks, and that's not even exaggerating. Steaks here are dry-aged for 45 days before being hand-trimmed, seasoned with their signature rub, and grilled over an open flame. A variety of cuts and styles are available, but you can't go wrong with the New York strip, available in either the "classic" or "steakhouse" cut. The prices are also insanely reasonable; a classic cut strip with aged Roquefort-port wine sauce will only set you back $29.99 (which is why Ray's also wins for the state's best inexpensive steakhouse).
The Best Steakhouse in Every State
Lillian L./Yelp
Best Taco: Chorizo, Tacos El Chilango (Arlington)
The best tacos in Virginia can be found at a food truck in Arlington, right outside D.C. This unassuming truck, located on the side of a residential road, is serving a traditional variety of $2 tacos: steak, chicken, tongue, al pastor, and chorizo, all grilled on a flat-top to order and served atop two flour tortillas with onion, cilantro, and homemade hot sauce if you want it (you want it). Go for the chorizo: It's just spicy enough, just oily enough, and insanely flavorful with a perfect crisp from the grill. For more states, check out our ultimate guide to the best food and drink in every state for 2019.
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Whether for a race or a Sunday pootle, we wanted to know what lengths you go to ride your bike, your best excuses for the wife/girlfriend/family, and we had some interesting stories, ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime.
The prize was a copy of Matt Seaton's Escape Artist, a story about amateur cycling, about passion and loss. We've five copies to give away, and as an extra bonus we got Matt to sign each copy.
First up, Stephen Chmiewliski for trying to sneak out but the plan backfiring when his wife caught him.
Jez Cook earns brownie points by doing errands around the house and cashes in those points when he wants to ride.
Arnold Laurence chose a bike (a Pegoretti) over a woman.
Stewart Ward for sneaking out in the early hours of the morning while everyone else is sleeping (this was a popular suggestion).
Finally, Fuzzy has the best excuse to ride, being a cycle patrol officer!
Congratulations to all of you, if you can send us your details to (david@magicalia.com) we'll get a copy in the post today.


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SCRA Contributes Almost One Billion Dollars to South Carolina's Economy
January 12, 2021 | News, News Releases
Summerville, SC – South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as jobs supported, salaries, grant funding, and investments made, then works with the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, which analyzes the data and determines the overall economic impact to the state's economy. The results of the study are included in SCRA's recently published 2020 Annual Report: A Year Like No Other, A Response Like No Other. Included in the $952.4 million impact, a 35% increase from 2019, are:
5251 South Carolina-based jobs supported by SCRA programs and operations
$74,196 average salary of companies in SCRA's entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, which is 59% higher than the state's average of $47,182
$2.4 million in grants to advance research capabilities, commercialize technology, expand product offerings, and fund the costs for businesses to relocate to SC, and
Almost $1.5 billion in follow-on funding to SC Launch companies since the inception of the program in 2006, with over $329 million received in 2020 alone.
"SCRA has a unique opportunity to help grow our state's economy in the knowledge-based sector. They consistently show that they accomplish this each year. Their funding, mentorship, and support for market-viable research projects and startups, helps South Carolina's overall ranking, in comparison to other states in the region," said Joey Von Nessen, PhD, University of South Carolina Research Economist.
Other 2020 highlights include several SCRA Member Companies providing impactful solutions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, ZVerse has become the largest supplier of reusable face shields in the nation, thanks in part to SCRA's quick action and support of their business, after initially struggling after the onset of the pandemic.
"We mobilized our board and staff soon after the pandemic started last year. It was this rapid action that allowed us to take a two-fold approach to help our companies produce solutions to fight the pandemic and also to shore up some of our companies that were negatively impacted by the economic downturn," said Bob Quinn, SCRA Executive Director. "As our title states, it truly was a year like no other, as well as a response like no other."
SCRA fulfills its mission of fueling South Carolina's innovation economy through its four programs, SC Academic Innovations, SC Facilities, SC Industry Solutions, and SC Launch.
Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, nonprofit corporation, South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) fuels South Carolina's innovation economy through the impact of its four programs. SC Academic Innovations provides funding and support to advance multi-institutional, translational research and accelerate the growth of university-based startups. SC Facilities offers high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions. SC Industry Solutions facilitates and funds partnerships between and among startups, industry, and academia. SC Launch mentors and funds technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA's investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.
Adrian Grimes
Director of Marketing and Communications, SCRA
adrian.grimes@scra.org
By Digital-Vines | January 12, 2021 | Categories: News, News Releases | Tags: SC Launch | Comments


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Best Majors for Law School Applicants
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There isn't a prerequisite major or a specific set of classes required to apply to law school. However, future law school applicants must choose their major wisely to be able to navigate first year courses like civil procedure, torts, contracts, property, and criminal law.
Admission committees expect a transcript which reflects a variety of courses that emphasize critical thinking skills, use of language, and the ability to reason through a problem. Majors that focus on logic, analytical reasoning, and written/verbal English skills better prepare the applicant for a successful law school experience.
The American Bar Association does not recommend or endorse a particular undergraduate education for pre-law students, but the following majors provide a course of study that helps prepare students for the rigors of a law school curriculum.
Critical reading and persuasive writing are two of the most important skills a law student can possess. English majors are especially prepared for those tasks, having studied literature, composition, and writing. As part of their program, English students learn to analyze passages and study the mechanics of writing, and some curriculums also require a research component and mastery of another language.
The ability to process large amounts of information will help students interpret dense case law under time constraints. In addition, lawyers are expected to synthesize an argument with clarity and efficiency, a skill that English majors learn to master in their studies.
Likewise, research is a large component in the study of law, and undergrad English courses adequately prepare students to not only interpret case law, but to have a coherent discussion about complex legal issues. And linguistic skills are handy when professors are questioning students in class via the Socratic method.
According to the Law School Admissions Counsel (LSAC), in 2017-2018 a total of 3,151 law school applicants held an undergraduate degree in English; 81% were admitted.
History majors are required to organize dense materials and present a persuasive argument, which is exactly what law students must do in a brief or during trial advocacy.
In addition, a history curriculum offers students an opportunity to study treatises and the evolution of legal and political systems. This insight into how rules and laws were established offers a deeper understanding of the current legal system. Writing, researching, and presenting are all integral parts of a history curriculum and, of course, these are important areas in law school as well.
Most history majors study a broad range of subjects, including colonial America, the Byzantine Empire, ancient Greece, medieval Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. The variety and depth of their studies provides history majors with a broader perspective, which also comes in handy when representing clients of different backgrounds or standing in front of a jury.
According to LSAC data, 3,138 history majors applied to law school in 2017- 2018. Approximately 85% of applicants were accepted.
Political science is a natural choice for students thinking about applying to law school. As part of their major, students learn about judicial systems and how laws are created and executed. They also explore foreign policy, treaties, and international law.
Political science majors are required to learn the nuances of the American judicial system and the international courts, and often participate in presentations. In addition, many curriculums include at least a class dedicated to the U.S. Constitution, which gives students an advantage on the constitutional law course required in the second semester of their first year of law school.
Law and politics is an obvious marriage and it isn't surprising that in 2017-2018 a total of 11,947 applicants were political science majors; 9,612 were admitted to law school.
A criminal justice degree can offer undergraduate majors an introduction to law, with an emphasis on court proceedings, the corrections systems, and a broad overview of how the various levels of the legal system work.
Having a primer on the court system and how cases are adjudicated will help law students gain familiarity with civil procedure, a course taken in the first year of law school. Writing, reading, and presenting legal arguments is part of the curriculum, which allows students to get a headstart on law school classes like criminal law, trial advocacy, and torts.
Criminal justice students have a chance to attend court hearings and trials, which gives them an insight into the legal process in "real-life." These experiences will certainly benefit those who want to pursue a career as a litigator, while others may be convinced to follow the path of transactional law.
Of the 3,629 applicants in 2017-2018, 61% of the criminal justice majors were admitted to law school, according to LSAC.
An off-the-radar major that students may want to consider is philosophy. This major requires students to gain an understanding of complex philosophical issues that involve ethics, theory, human relations, and abstract concepts.
Students are often called to analyze dense reading material and apply critical thinking skills to come up with arguments for or against philosophical theories. The cultivation of this approach is a definite asset for law students.
In law school, students are often pushed to think on their feet and are expected to handle the Socratic method with ease. Learning how to analyze case law is a key component in mastering any class in law school, and philosophy students can parlay their undergraduate skills into success at the graduate level.
In 2017-2018, 2,238 law school applicants held an undergraduate degree in philosophy. Of those who applied, 83% were admitted to law school. Philosophy majors also tended to score higher on their Law School Admission Test (LSAT) compared to other majors.
The law often deals with human behavior and the underlying motivation of people's actions. Majoring in psychology allows students to learn to interact with people in the legal world, whether it involves other attorneys, clients, judges, social workers, or ancillary staff. In addition, communication is a key pillar in becoming an effective attorney.
Particularly in litigation, a psychology degree is helpful in understanding a person's psyche and pinpointing an effective strategy for depositions, voir dires, and general trial advocacy. Statistics and scientific aspects also help refine critical thinking skills for reading dense cases and using evidence to make arguments.
Approximately 3,753 psychology undergraduate majors applied to law school in 2017-2018, and 76.7% were admitted.
Most economics majors must process large amounts of data in a logical fashion. Concepts are usually presented as a problem and students must work to find a solution. Economics curriculums also include studying legal reform and its relationship with economic conditions, as well as the intricacies of supply, demand, recessions, and booms.
Learning the nuances of economics may help law students think about legal concepts with greater clarity and reasoning. Implementing logic in economics coursework allows law students to weave a narrative argument in front of juries and judges.
In 2017-2018, 2,757 economics majors applied to law school and 86% were admitted.
Business may not be the first undergraduate major that comes to mind for those heading to law school, but the coursework is often rigorous and challenging, which impresses law school admissions committees.
Business students develop problem solving skills that are helpful in trial advocacy. They also hone in on reading and writing skills that are critical when taking the LSAT. For applicants interested in corporate law, a business background is a great way to lay future groundwork.
About 4,000 students who majored in business administration, business management, and accounting applied to law school in 2017-2018. Their acceptance rate hovered around 75%.
A major in the sciences might seem like an unlikely undergraduate degree for a law school hopeful. However, undergraduate majors like biology and chemistry require thorough research, extensive dedication to lab time, and the ability to exercise analytical skills.
The rigor of a science curriculum teaches law school applicants patience, resolve, and persistence, especially when working through dense case law and creating novel ways to present an opening argument in a mock trial.
A combination of a science major and a minor in political science is a smart strategy, as it shows law school admissions committees that the applicant has a well-rounded background and the ability to exercise right and left brain skills.
The number of law school applicants who major in the sciences tends to be low, with less than 1,000 students. Their acceptance rate is moderate, close to 65%.
While math is not often associated with the legal field, abilities such as analytical skills, logical reasoning, problem solving, and dealing with different types of data are all integral tools in both math and legal careers.
A math undergraduate degree could catapult a law student into specializing in securities and litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law. Also, math majors definitely attract the attention of the admissions committees.
Less than 300 undergraduate math majors applied to law school for the 2017-2018 academic year, but their acceptance rate was 87%. Also, math majors scored an average of 162 on the LSAT, which is better than the overall average of around 150.
Physics is an unconventional undergraduate major for law school hopefuls, but admissions committees recognize the rigors of this curriculum.
Physicists are often studying complex concepts that not only require mathematical calculations, but also an analytical mindset to work through difficult concepts. A relatively high GPA as a physics major will definitely attract the attention of committee members, since it isn't a typical path for law school applicants.
Physics undergraduate majors number less than 122 applicants, but their acceptance rate is high at 81%, and they generally score around 161 on the LSAT.
Another off the beaten path major for law school applicants is electrical engineering. Academic diversity is a strength and law school committee members notice majors that are out-of-the-box.
Electrical engineers are trained to think logically and methodically, which is an asset when navigating complicated litigation that involves multiple practices of law. Also, students who might eventually want to combine law and an engineering background can sit for the patent bar.
Of the 177 electrical engineering undergraduate majors who applied, 81% were admitted to law school. The mean LSAT score averaged 158.
Patel, Rudri Bhatt. "Best Majors for Law School Applicants." ThoughtCo, Aug. 28, 2020, thoughtco.com/best-majors-for-law-school-applicants-4771352. Patel, Rudri Bhatt. (2020, August 28). Best Majors for Law School Applicants. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/best-majors-for-law-school-applicants-4771352 Patel, Rudri Bhatt. "Best Majors for Law School Applicants." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/best-majors-for-law-school-applicants-4771352 (accessed January 30, 2023).
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Restrict Content Pro version 2.6 was released this week, along with a Content Dripping Add-on for professional license holders, making this a really great update for Restrict Content Pro users. The admin UI is improved, along with better invoices and saved card management for customers.
The beta announcement and update announcement blog posts have some details on the changes, and we have a side-by-side comparison of the updates below.
The biggest (and most welcome) change to Restrict Content Pro with this release is the improved restriction metabox. In previous versions, all possible restriction options were displayed to users while editing pages, posts, or other content.
This could be a bit overwhelming when setting up restriction rules, and all of the options only applied if you actually wanted to restrict the content.
Version 2.6 rethinks this restriction box to first determine if the content even should be restricted.
If not, you won't be shown all of the possible restriction options, it just confirms that the content is accessible to everyone. If the content should be restricted, you can determine whether you'd like to restrict it by subscription level, access level, or user role.
When restricting by subscription level, you can limit access to any subscriber, only paid subscribers, or specific subscription levels.
You can change this to restrict by access level instead as needed.
Or, you could restrict your content based on the user's role within your site instead of using subscription or access level.
These changes make the restriction meta box much easier to understand and use while creating restriction rules for content.
The payment invoices available to customers have been improved with version 2.6 as well. Previous version of Restrict Content Pro used a PDF generation library to create invoices, and used a two-column layout to display company and invoice details.
Version 2.6 replaces this with a generated HTML invoice that customers can then print regularly, or print to PDF. The new invoices feature a single-column invoice that puts the company logo into greater focus and also includes the payment status / date.
Members can still access invoices within the subscription details page in the same way.
The [rcp_update_card] shortcode gets an update with this release for wider support. This shortcode adds a form that allows customers to update saved credit card details for their subscriptions (it's best used on the subscription details page).
Previously, this shortcode only allowed customers to update credit cards saved with Stripe, but support has been added for saved PayPal payment methods as well.
One of the biggest announcements related to version 2.6 wasn't quite part of the release. The improvements to the content restriction UI allowed for a drip content add-on to be released a couple days after version 2.6. This is not included in the basic Restrict Content Pro purchase; instead, it requires professional license at $199 (which gets you access to all Pro add-ons).
However, content dripping is a huge asset for membership sites, and it's well worth the price to access the pro add-ons. This allows you delay access to restricted content for members for a time period, ensuring that members can't access everything in the membership immediately, then cancel. You can set a delay for different types of content based on the member's subscription level, and this will delay the member's access to that content.
When creating or editing a subscription level, you can add dripping rules for subscribers of this level. Content can be dripped on an individual post or page basis. For example, you can show some posts immediately, but then delay others so that members can access a new post each day into the membership.
You can also add rules for entire taxonomies at once, such as a rule that grants access to all "Video" category posts after a month.
If you don't want to set up rules from the subscriptions level pages, you can also create new dripping rules while editing or adding content. The restriction box will let you add a dripping schedule for the content you're editing, and you can determine when different subscription levels should be able to access the content.
Since it's helpful to see what content members have access to, a [rcp_drip_member_content] shortcode is available. When used on a page, this will display a list of all of the content the member can access.
If content isn't yet accessible, the member will see when they'll have access.
Developers can now take advantage of two new APIs for subscription level meta and payment meta.
The subscription level meta API lets developers add and access meta information related to each subscription level, while the payment meta API functions in a similar way for payment records.
There are some additional minor changes and fixes within Restrict Content Pro 2.6 that refine the admin and member experiences.
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Newcastle University Students' Union and Co-op join forces to open franchise store on campus
The new store will be managed and run by Newcastle University Students' Union,
Coreena FordChronicle and Journal business writer
The new Co-op franchise will open in the Newcastle University students union building (Image: Co-op)
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Newcastle University Student Union has joined forces with the Co-op in a move which will see the retailer's first franchise store open in the North East.
The agreement will see the existing students' union store extended and transformed with a fresh new-look in time for Fresher's this September.
The new store will be managed and run by Newcastle University Students' Union, giving employment opportunities to undergraduates.
The new 2,500 sqft store will offer Co-op's full range of fresh foods, extended vegan and free-from offerings as well as Fairtrade products.
A funding boost for local causes is also on the cards through the Co-op's Membership scheme in which members receive a 5% reward when buying own-brand products, with the Co-op donating a further 1% to causes in the area.
The franchise will be run by the students' union (Image: Jon Super)
Graham Hattam, Newcastle University Students' Union Director of Commercial, said: "We are excited to announce the introduction of a Co-op store into our Students' Union and bring the first franchise store in the North East to our very own campus.
"This initiative supports our focus on providing healthy, affordable, fresh food and drink for students on campus, and complements our overarching objectives around enhancing the student experience.
"NUSU has been awarded 'Students' Union of the Year' for the last two years consecutively, and a huge part of this success has been driven through delivering these types of initiatives which directly address the wants and needs of our students."
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Martin Rogers, Co-op's head of new channels, said: "This is an important development for Co-op.
"Our Franchise stores provide an exciting opportunity to grow our brand and create value for our partners and communities.
The Co-op (Image: PA)
"At the heart of the Co-op it is about connecting communities, bringing people together and making a difference. In line with other work we are doing with Students' Unions across the country Newcastle Union is a natural progression, with the new store having the choice, ease and convenience tailored to serve campus needs. We look forward to working closely with Newcastle Students Union and serving the campus community."
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Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education
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Education, Change, and Development, Education, Cultures, and Ethnicities
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Inclusive school reform has been on the education agenda in many countries, including Swaziland. One of the forces that have shaped this reform agenda is the demands on transforming schools to cater to learners with special needs and disabilities. Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) is one approach to change that is currently being used with some success in general education. This approach has proved to have the potential of developing more inclusive schools. CSR provides administrators and teachers with a framework to develop successful, effective, and sustainable inclusive programs. There is a belief that sustainability of school reform is dependent on comprehensive approaches to school change. This is because they develop effective, sustainable programs that improve educational outcomes for all learners, and provide the necessary support. This in turn may result in general education classrooms being transformed to accommodate a broader range of learners. Inclusive school reform in Swaziland has also been strengthened by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) comprehensive school reform concept locally known as Schools as Centres of Care and Support strategy (SCCS) but regionally referred to as Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) and internationally known as Child-Friendly Schools (CFS). This program was initiated by Media in Education Trust (MIET) Africa in 2003, as a broader strategy of education support for vulnerable learners. SCCS provides a good framework for Swaziland; it addresses barriers to quality teaching and learning and hence even locally it is also referred to as CSTL. SCCS was adopted and launched in Swaziland in 2006. The siSwati name for the program is "Inqaba," which means fortress—safe haven for all learners. Customizing the concept to Inqaba, through a national competition involving primary school learners, gave it a Swazi flavor and ensured ownership. The specific objective of the Inqaba is to create school environments that are friendly, safe, healthy, and conducive for inclusive quality teaching and learning. To achieve this objective, the strategy is based on seven pillars, namely, Protection and Safety; Psychosocial Support; Food Security; Health, Sanitation, Water, and Hygiene; HIV/AIDS; Life-skills; and Quality Teaching and Learning. At the heart of the program lies capacity building for school-community partnership to identify barriers to teaching and learning and provide inclusive schools that welcome every child. The inclusive school reform approach in Swaziland also involves applying principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through provision of relevant classroom-specific tools to support in particular the pillar on quality teaching and learning. The integration of digital tools has also gained currency in the school system and is seen as an important element in reforming schools to be inclusive. Notwithstanding the challenges related to its implementation, the Inqaba concept brings a more comprehensive approach to inclusive school reform characterized by shared decision-making, collaboration, and teamwork. This approach presents a huge potential to develop successful and sustainable inclusive schools.
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HomeMust ReadWhere To Read Bleach Manga After Anime
Where To Read Bleach Manga After Anime
Bleach New Chapter: Release Date Time Spoilers And Where To Read
BLEACH NEW BREATHES FROM HELL MANGA SEQUEL AFTER CLIFFHANGER!?!?
By Iram Sharifah Khan
Author of Bleach, Tite Kubo has made headlines as of later after announcing the news that he would be commemorating the mangas 20th anniversary by releasing a 73-page chapter. Now fans are wondering when it releases as well as where they can read it.
Bleach is one of the most commercially successful series across the world. The series sits within the top 100 manga of all time and has a rating of 7.81 on My Anime List. So when fans found out the creator was bringing the manga a new chapter 5 years after it ended in 2016, they were overjoyed.
The upcoming chapter is a one-shot as a side story, as opposed to a continuation of the last story but as it is relevant to the story. Therefore, for the purpose of this article, we will call it Chapter 687. Please note: This article may contain spoilers!
So, when does it release?
DR STONE: The series returns after 3 weeks with chapter 206!
Bleach Fans Are Rising Up After The Anime's Forms Come Under Question
Bleachhas made a major comeback this year, thanks in part to creator Tite Kubo taking the opportunity to revisit the world via the newest chapter in Shonen Jump, showing us Ichigo and his friends years after the ending of the Thousand Year Blood War Arc that brought the manga to a close. Though the Shonen series came to a close in both the manga and the anime, it seems that the future will see it return to both, and fans are taking the opportunity to share their thoughts on the various transformations of the series from heroes and villains alike.
Like so many other Shonen franchises, Bleach gave plenty of transformations to members of the Soul Society and the opponents they faced, with Ichigo himself having a good deal of power-ups at his disposal when all was said and done. Twitter User Reaper SZN got the ball rolling on the discussion wherein fans of the Soul Society debate and defend the franchise's transformations:
No, Bleach transformations undeniably clear
What is your favorite transformation from the world of Bleach? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of Soul Society.
Bleach Will Release New Manga Chapter Very Soon
It has been a long time since Bleach poked its head around manga readers, but that will be changing before much longer. Thanks to a recent report, fans of the hit series are bugging out after learning that Ichigo Kurosaki is planning a comeback. Weekly Shonen Jump is reportedly slated to debut a massive Bleach chapter this August in light of the manga's anniversary, and it will be published more than five years after the title originally ended.
So yes, it is time to celebrate. Bleach is coming back for a new chapter this year, and it will be helmed by Tite Kubo. The creator is overseeing the project in honor of Bleach's 20th anniversary, and fans are freaking out in a big way.
BLEACH will be receiving a new special chapter of 73 pages to commemorate its 20th Anniversary in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #36/37.
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According to the latest Shonen Jump promo, Bleach will publish a one shot in issue #36/37. The project will total 73 pages, and that is all we know so far. As you can understand, the details on this one shot are being kept quiet, but fans are eager to see how Bleach launches this much-awaited comeback.
After all, this one shot is far from Kubo's only work these days. If you will recall, the artist made a return to Shonen Jump with a short manga titled Burn the Witch. The supernatural title ended up getting an anime adaptation last year, and Kubo has said there is more of the series to come.
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Heres How To Read Bleachs 20th Anniversary Chapter Online For Free
Heres the link to read it:
There you go. Come back after you finish reading.
If youre reading this, theres a good chance that youve been hyped about this one-shot given to us and about the new season of Bleach coming out in what is now early 2022. But what I dont think any of us expected is that the final page of this chapter announces what weve been dreaming ofa continuation of Bleach, 12 years after the events of the Thousand Year Blood War .
If you want to know what happened in the chapter but didnt want to read it, we have you covered. Spoiler Alert here because Im literally recapping the entire chapter.
We start off meeting Ichigos kid in the world of the living. It becomes evident early on that he is like Ichigo was, but a lot more interactive with the spirit world . Additionally, we flash over to Rukia & Renjis daughter training with none other than the baldie lieutenant we all know and love.
After this, Ichigo gets a phone call from Renji describing a sanctimonious ceremony that is held twelve years after any captain dies . You must bring a hollow to the gravesite of the captain and kill it in front of the grave. This is said to be due to an old maids tale about bad things happening due to the spirit-level raiti in a captain.
This chapter ends with the title of a new arc: HOWL FROM THE JAWS OF HELL.
Ichigo is back.
Bleach's Problematic Original Ending
Towards the end of Bleach, Mr. Kubo's health was declining due to stress and illness, and he was having trouble continuing his tale. Thus, the lengthy Thousand-Year Blood War arc came to an abrupt end when Ichigo and Uryu Ishida defeated Yhwach once and for all, leaving countless loose ends in the process. However, the manga only had two more chapters after that, and many loose threads were either tied up briefly or not at all. Grimmjow's and Nelliel's fates were left unknown, for example, and the final chapter jumped forward a handful of years to show Ichigo and Orihime married as a happy family, including their young son Kazui. Uryu and Chad made brief cameos, as did Rukia and Renji, but little else is known of their fates.
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Manga Is Better: Superior Pacing
In addition to the filler arcs messing up the narrative flow of the anime, the other problem is that the episodes are regularly conflicted in terms of information density.
Sometimes one episode would incorporate multiple chapters, and at other times, a single chapter would be stretched across too many episodes, making it borderline-incoherent. The act of reading the manga, therefore, becomes a lot less tiring, as the story travels in a more or less direct path.
Isshin Comes Clean With Ichigo
One thing that Ichigo does alot in Bleach is train after he suffers defeat. He decides once again to train after his rapid loss to Yhwach, this time though he has new teachers. The mysterious members of Squad Zero or the Royal Guard reside in the palace of the Soul King and protect him from all danger. This matter with the Quincy grabs their attention and they quickly mobilize to defend the Soul King and the Soul Society as a whole.
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They take Ichigo under their wing and begin his intense training. After a realization, one member of Squad Zero cancels Ichigo's training and sends him back to the Human World. Lost and dismayed, Ichigo is confronted by his father. Isshin tell Ichigo about his past as a member of the Gotei 13 and how he met his mother Masaki.
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The Issues With The Bleach Anime
Before its cancelation in the 2010s, the Bleach anime did have its merits, including an exotic and memorable soundtrack and solid English dub voice acting, as opposed to One Piece's notorious 4Kids dub for example. The overall quality slowly improved over time, with decent animation being used for the climactic battle of Ichigo Kurosaki vs Ulquiorra late in the Hueco Mundo story arc. But the Bleach anime didn't age well overall, and even at the time, it fell short of Tite Kubo's then-ongoing manga series.
Some classic anime such as Neon Genesis Evangelion are beloved despite their age due to groundbreaking visual techniques and style, but not Bleach. This anime had low-resolution graphics, unremarkable animation techniques and backgrounds, and a fullscreen format. To modern viewers, much of Bleach's anime looks blurry and constricted, comparing poorly to the likes of My Hero Academiaand especially Attack on Titanand Demon Slayer. The new Bleach anime season should be roughly on parity with modern series, but it may be too little too late.
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Black Clover: Where To Start The Manga After The Anime's Finale
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Black Clover's anime has officially come to an end, but here's a breakdown of where to start the manga after the series finale! Ending its nearly four year run with 170 episodes under its belt, Black Cloverhas come to an end but also has left some major nuggets as to what's to come for the future of the franchise. Because while the anime revealed its open ended finale, Yuki Tabata's original manga series is still going with new entries each week in the pages of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.
For fans wanting to see where the story is going next after Black Clover's final episode, you'll want to check out the manga series to see the next phase of the Spade Kingdom saga and the fights against the Dark Triad. As for when in the series you'll want to pick things up from, Chapter 170 is right where you will be able to pick up reading from where the anime left things off.
The final episode of Black Clovernot only reveals Asta's mother in full, but her ties to the devil in Asta's grimmoire. Through the episode, Asta defeats his devil to form a new kind of Devil-Binding Contract as the two of them will move forward as equals. Nacht teases that they only have a couple of days left to train before raiding the Spade Kingdom to stop the Advent of Qliphoth, and all of this happens before the final pages of Chapter 270.
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The Manga Doesn't Shy Away From Any Gore
Given the popularity of Bleach, it was only a given that the anime adaptation would be featured on a timeslot where extreme gore and violence were banned. As a result, some of the more brutal moments in Bleach lack the intensity featured in the manga.
Viewers who want their experience of Bleach to be devoid of any censorship should ideally read the manga. It's a great way to enjoy the series without any compromises in terms of the level of brutality shown in the series.
Anime Is Better: Explosive Combat
In a story that's mostly about fighting, being able to perceive them in the full grandeur of sight and sound adds enormously to the experience. When Nnoitra is routed by Nelliel, her Cero Doble produces a sky-high eruption that shakes the very foundations of Hueco Mundo.
When Kyouraku kills Starrk, the latter's slow descent into loneliness is depicted with visual perfection. And when Ichigo shames Byakuya, the humiliation vibrates across the TV screen, producing secondhand cringe. No static artform will be able to handle this.
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Bleachs Upcoming Chapter Spoilers
Please note: This article may contain spoilers!
A tagline taken from the magazine teases a story by saying Ichigo was invited to Soul Society for a certain ceremony but!. This is all of the information out there at this time, leaving fans to speculate where the chapters could be taken. Especially after the mangas ending that saw Orihime and Ichigo and Rukia and Renji solidify their respective relationships.
At the time of writing, there are no spoilers circulating. However, we expect new information to leak 2-3 days before the one-shot releases. Therefore, please check back with us for updates.
In the meantime, it isnt too late to catch up with some of the previous chapters on Viz.
'bleach' Anime To Return In 2021 'burn The Witch' Gets Serialization And Anime
After eight long years, the Bleach anime is returning!
In the recent issue of Jump Magazine in Japan, it was revealed that creator Tite Kubo's popular Shonen series will return in 2021. The anime will cover the "Thousand-Year Blood War," which begins in Chapter 480 of the manga to the end of the series in Chapter 686.
No further details on the anime adaptation was revealed.
Bleach fans were devastated when the anime was halted in 2012 after the completion of the "Fullbringer" arc. No official reason was given for the series' cancellation, but many believe that the rising costs of production along with the anime catching up to the manga too quickly were major factors.
Fans can still read the Bleach manga on Shonen Jump. The first few chapters are free while the rest are available for paid subscribers.
Jump magazine also revealed that Burn the Witch, a one-shot from Kubo that debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in June 2018, will be serialized starting this summer with an anime of its own beginning in the Fall.
The story of Burn the Witch takes place in the same world as Bleach but focuses on a group of Shinigami 12 years after the "Thousand-Year Blood War." Also, instead of Japan, Burn the Witch takes place in London.
Studio Colorido is handling the production of Burn the Witch with Jump listing Tatsuro Kawano as the director with the two female leads being voiced by Yuina Yamada as Noel Niihashi and Asami Tano as Spangle Ninii.
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Bleach Season 17release Date
Bleach Season 17 release date is set in the first half of 2021 and the exact release date will be officially announced soon. The COVID-19 pandemic might have delayed the plans of Bleach anime but things are now back on track and the production has been postponed.
In case you havent heard, the Bleach anime is coming back! Read the Thousand-Year Blood Arc before its animated! It starts from Chapter 480! Members can read all of Bleach and much more in the Shonen Jump Digital Vault!
The legendary anime sired its last episode in March 2012, leaving fans across the world with their jaws dropped to the floor. IIn the years coming forth, anime lovers all over the world have demanded to air the next season as soon as possible.
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According to the reports, Bleach season 17 is confirmed and this will probably be the last and final season of the series which will be the adaption of the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc from the manga series. It may be expected that the series will be released by late 2021 or early 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic else it may have been released earlier. Thus, this is going to be one huge season, comprising 20 volumes of content. Looking at the size of Bleach in 2021, It is sure worth the wait.
Anime Is Better: At Least It's Coming Back
Upon the manga's conclusion four years after the anime, there seemed scant hope that it would be translated into television In fact, the mangaka himself made statements announcing that the anime retirement was permanent, and would not be reversed under any circumstances.
To everyone's incredibly pleasant surprise, the decision was overturned , and the Thousand Year Blood War is likely to launch in 2021 or thereabouts. Maybe this time the anime can help fix the hurried tone of the manga's terminal arc.
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Bleach Season 17 Current Updates
From the creators of Bleach season 17 studio Mr. Tite Kubo, a piece of new and interesting news has surfaced on the internet, regarding the new season. According, to anime Senpai, it is said that the new season is not going to be censored. Thus, this new season is going to be raw and rustic, appealing to its mature audience.
The return of the Bleach anime saga The Thousand-Year Blood War will be adapted and animated by studio MAPPA, as per the leaks. For studio MAPPA, the year 2021 finds their hands full with many critical release date. This includes Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 2, JJK movie, Chainsaw man, Yasuke Helon Sedai adaption, Re-main Zombieland saga revenge, and Yuri on ice movie to name a few.
Recently on March 2, 2021 Bleach: Cant Fear Your Own World, Vol 3 was released. There is no official news regarding the future of Bleach season 18. The creators have issued that this is the last season for Bleach and they are not sure about coming back to the story. However, the popular demand and availability of content will guide the renewal of Bleach season 18.
There's No Filler In The Manga
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A rather obvious benefit of reading the manga is that readers can avoid any of the filler present in the anime. While some people actually like watching this filler, the majority of viewers would want their experience to not be marred by these inconsequential arcs.
As a result, the manga's story has a better flow and feels more natural. The lack of filler means that important story events can be touched upon without having to waste the reader's time.
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