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Cameroon Elections Overshadowed By Violence, Boycott
By Joseph Sotinel, with Jean-Baptiste Ketchateng in Buea
Cameroon voted Sunday in polls overshadowed by a partial opposition boycott and separatist violence that has displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Elections for the central African country's legislature and local councils are taking place for the first time in seven years, after two postponements.
They are unlikely to ruffle the enduring rule of President Paul Biya, one of the world's oldest and longest-serving leaders, who has held a tight grip on power for 37 of his 86 years.
Longevity: President Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 AFP / Ludovic MARIN
As voting began large numbers of police and soldiers were seen deployed on the streets of Buea, the capital of the Southwest Region, one of two provinces gripped by bloody separatist violence.
But polling stations in the city were quiet with no violence reported about four hours after they opened at 8am (0700 GMT).
Most of the morning's voting appeared to have been done by members of the security forces, deployed to keep the peace.
The main opposition party, the Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC) is refusing to field a single candidate.
A 28-month conflict in the country's English-speaking regions has claimed more than 3,000 lives AFP / ALEXIS HUGUET
The boycott will all but guarantee a crushing victory for the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (RDPC in its French initials), which in the outgoing legislature had 148 out of 180 seats.
The other large opposition party, the Social Democratic Front (SDF), which currently has 18 seats, will take part in Sunday's vote, going back on a threat to snub it.
In the capital Yaounde, it appeared that enthusiasm for the vote was subdued, with no crowds outside polling stations in the district of Briqueterie.
"People went to mass first, there'll be more coming in the afternoon," said one election official.
Map of Cameroon locating English-speaking regions AFP / STF
"I want to do my duty as a citizen," said Abdias Lah, one of the few voters to cast an early ballot.
Cameroon is struggling with two conflicts.
Fighting in the country's anglophone western regions has displaced hundreds of thousands AFP / -
In the two English-speaking regions -- the southwest and northwest -- the armed forces are battling separatists who want to secede from the majority French-speaking country.
The conflict has claimed more than 3,000 lives and caused more than 700,000 people to flee since it began over two years ago, according to tolls compiled by NGOs.
Amnesty International said there has been a "surge in violence" by the Cameroon military in the weeks leading up to the vote, resulting in killings and the displacement of thousands in the English-speaking regions.
"In recent weeks, brutal military operations have been conducted while crimes committed by armed separatists continue unabated. Civilians are finding themselves trapped in a spiral of violence," said Fabien Offner, Amnesty's Lake Chad Researcher.
The SDF traditionally draws much of its support from the anglophone regions but now fears that it has been outflanked by the radicals -- and says its candidates there have come under attack.
Similar worries are being voiced for the safety of polling stations in Cameroon's Far North region, which has been battered by Boko Haram jihadists crossing from Nigeria.
The government on Friday announced that all of Cameroon's borders would be closed until Monday, and shops and drink outlets had to close on polling day.
MRC leader, Maurice Kamto, spent nine months in jail after his defeat in 2018 presidential elections and is now abroad.
"We could have had a few seats in parliament and some town councillors, but how would that enable us to influence events in Cameroon?" Kamto said in an interview with AFP in Paris last month.
Given the seemingly inevitable outcome of legislative vote, most media attention has focused on the municipal elections that are also taking place.
Some cities, including Douala, the country's economic hub, could swing to the opposition, according to some forecasts.
City chiefs are to gain new powers under measures taken in December to decentralise some authority out of Yaounde.
The reforms have been triggered by the anglophone crisis although they fall far short of meeting the separatists' demands.
"The stakes (on Sunday) are local," said Stephane Akoa, a researcher at the Paul Ango Ela think tank in Yaounde.
Cameroon Nigeria
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Q: Map Guid to column in Fluent NHibernate with constraints I have a simple entity

public class SiteEntity
{
    public virtual int Id {get; set;}
    public virtual Guid PublicId {get; set;}
    public virtual string Name {get; set;}
}

I am mapping it using Fluent NHibernate package to achieve the following constraints:

*

*Id is internal DB identifier so it is created automatically and defined as PK

*PublicId is a public unique id. It is defined as a column with unique and not null constraint and is generated on insert much like PK

*Name is description so it is required (not null) but can be anything

As result I have the following mapping

public class SiteEntityMap : ClassMap<SiteEntity>
{
    public SiteEntityMap()
    {
        Table("T_SITE");
        Id(x => x.Id).Column("site_id").GeneratedBy.Identity();
        Map(x => x.PublicId, "site_public_id").Generated.Insert().ReadOnly().Unique().Not.Nullable();
        Map(x => x.Name, "site_name").Not.Nullable().CustomType("AnsiString").Unique().Length(512);
        ReadOnly();
    }
}

Now, if I create the schema using NHibernate mapping it is created as I like. However, an attempt to save SiteEntity which has field Name initialized results in GenericADOException with the message:

"could not insert: [IWS.Configuration.DataModel.SiteEntity][SQL: INSERT INTO T_CFG_SITE (site_name) VALUES (?); select SCOPE_IDENTITY()]"

If I remove Not.Nullable() from the mapping of the PublicId property everything works but the field in DB allows NULLs.
Please, advise how I can map a Guid property to not nullable column with autogenerated value on insert.

A: It looks like Fluent NHibernate lacks a way to dictate implicit generating logic for this kind of values. It is possible to define a Default value, but the use of DB specific functions breaks the DB abstraction. Unfortunately, Generated property does not expose any way to inject a code that generates a value for Insert() operation (or for Update()).
The short answer is "there is no way to enforce generating a value implicitly or declare the code that does it at time of the mapping".

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Q: merge two array and make it short so I got a situation where I have two arrays
1st array contains objects some are parent and some object are child
2nd array is object of pngs
so I want to make a resultant array with only parent items with pngs inside it and non parent items as its child array of object
array1=[
{id:1,name:"ABC", parentId:null, {innerObj:"value"} },
{id:2,name"XYZ"}, parentId:1, { innerObj:"value"},
{id:3,name"XYY"}, parentId:1, { innerObj:"value"},
{id:4,name"XYX"}, parentId:null,{ innerObj:"value"},
{id:5,name"PQR"}, parentId:4, { innerObj:"value"},
{id:6,name"AAA"}, parentId:4,{ innerObj:"value"}
...]
this array is of length 73
but parentItems are 16

aray2=[
{icon:"assests/icon.png", color:"fff"},
{icon:"assests/icon2.png", color:"fff"},
{icon:"assests/icon3.png", color:"fff"}
...]
this array is of length 16

So my question is how can I make a resultant array with length 16 and merge it like below array
array3=[
{id:1,name:"ABC",parentId:null,{innerObj:"value"},icon:"assests/icon.png",color:"fff",childs:
[
  {id:2,name"XYZ"},parentId:1,{innerObj:"value"},
  {id:3,name"XYY"},parentId:1,{innerObj:"value"}
]
},

{id:4,name"XYX"},parentId:null,{innerObj:"value",icon:"assests/icon2.png",color:"fff",childs:
[
  {id:5,name"PQR"},parentId:4,{innerObj:"value"},
  {id:6,name"AAA"},parentId:4,{innerObj:"value"}
]},
...]

this is resultant array3 which will be of length 16
because parentItems and icons array(array) both are of length 16
any help would be appreciated

Note:array1 and array2 is maintained in sequence so need to bother about it

I tried doing this but cannot figure out the problem;
array1.forEach((ele, i) => {
      if (ele.parentId==null)
      {
        var parent=ele.parentId;
        array3[i] =ele;
        array3[i]["icon"] = array2[i].icon;
        array3[i]["color"] = array2[i].color;
      }
      else
      {
        this.steps[parent]["child"] = {ele};
      }

    });

If my question is not clear enough just tell me i will add more explaination in it.
After looking into some syntax errors and logic I managed to solve this so I'm posting the answer in the question itself. Here is the solution to get my desired output:
var num =0;
    array1.forEach((ele, i) => {
      if (ele.parentId==null)
      {
        ele["childs"]=[];
        array1forEach(ele1=>{
            if(ele1.parentId==ele.id){
            ele["childs"].push(ele1);
            }
        });
        ele["icon"] = this.array2[num]["icon"];
        ele["colorc"] = this.array2[num]["color"];
        array3[num]=ele;
        num++;
      }
    });

A: You could take a hash table as reference for the parent object and an index for the second array's additionl information for the objects with parentId: null.
This approach works for sorted data and for an infinite depth of children.

var array1 = [{ id: 1, name: "ABC", parentId: null, innerObj: "value" }, { id: 2, name: "XYZ", parentId: 1, innerObj: "value" }, { id: 3, name: "XYY", parentId: 1, innerObj: "value" }, { id: 4, name: "XYX", parentId: null, innerObj: "value" }, { id: 5, name: "PQR", parentId: 4, innerObj: "value" }, { id: 6, name: "AAA", parentId: 4, innerObj: "value" }],
    array2 = [{ icon: "assests/icon.png", color: "fff" }, { icon: "assests/icon2.png", color: "fff" }, { icon: "assests/icon3.png", color: "fff" }],
    index = 0,
    hash = Object.create(null),
    result = array1.reduce((accumulator, object) => {
        if (object.parentId === null) {
            accumulator.push(hash[object.id] = { ...object, ...array2[index++] });
        } else {
            if (!hash[object.parentId].children) hash[object.parentId].children = [];
            hash[object.parentId].children.push(hash[object.id] = { ...object });
        }
        return accumulator;
    }, []);

console.log(result);
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Permalink Reply by The Baron on April 17, 2020 at 6:33pm
Show 1206: Ator the Fighting Eagle, first broadcast 11/22/2018
The Film: From 1982, the film used in Show 303: "Cave Dwellers" was actually a sequel to this picture. More mediocre sword-and-sorcery nonsense with the amiably untalented Miles O'Keefe.
The Host Segments: Synthia delivers the song to Doctor Erhardt. For the Invention Exchange, Jonah and the Bots present Swiss Army Cheese. The Mads counter with the Totino's Pizza Roll Popper. Crow as Griba teaches Jonah the secrets of fighting. Kiog the bear visits the SOL. Max wants Kiog for a pet, but Kinga turns the bear over to Doctor St. Phibes. Kinga berates the audience for wasting their time watching bad movies. Jonah's plan comes to fruition, as he, the Bots and Doctor St. Phibes escape to Earth on Kinga's spaceship, the Deep Hurting, while Kinga and Max are trapped in a hidden theater on Moon 13 and forced to watch Mr. B Natural, short from Show 319: "War of the Colossal Beast".
Overall: Another OK episode.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on May 12, 2020 at 6:35pm
"The Revival" Overall: It was OK, some pretty good episodes. I liked the cast, I had no problem with them. I wish they'd had a little more time to "find their feet", as it were. To my mind. the original show didn't start to really get good until the third season.
If I were to say anything negative, it's that the new shows were maybe a touch too "Hollywood" for me. They maybe lacked a little of the old shows' home-made, Midwestern feel.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on March 25, 2021 at 5:33pm
When I have time, I'm going through the original post and adding links to my reviews of the original episodes. It may take a while.
Permalink Reply by Luke Blanchard on July 9, 2021 at 4:45am
Some of the featured movies were adapted to comics when they came out or were released in the US.
Looking over your list I noticed four which appeared as Dell Four Color issues: Hercules (#1006, art by John Buscema), Hercules Unchained (#1121, art by Reed Crandall and George Evans), The Sword and the Dragon (#1118, art by Jack Sparling), and The Phantom Planet (#1234, art by Jack Lehti).
When I read the issue I noticed a couple of differences between The Phantom Planet and the adaptation. It's my guess these are a result of the comic's being based on a pre-final version of the script. In the comic the Phantom Planet is destroyed at the end.
Dell also published adaptations of The Magic Sword (the GCD doesn't know who drew this one) and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (art by Bob Jenney).
In the Silver Age Charlton published three series based on monster movies: Gorgo, Konga and Reptilicus (the last briefly; it became Reptisaurus with its third issue). Each started off with an adaptation of the movie. The Gorgo and Konga adaptations, and some number of the main stories in other issues of these series, were drawn by Steve Ditko. He did these while also working at Marvel. The Reptilicus adaptation was drawn by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia.
The GCD tells me an adaptation of Moon Zero Two drawn by Paul Neary appeared in the 1970s in The House of Hammer v1 #5. The title celebrated Hammer films and ran a mix of comics stories and articles.
Warren published a photo-comic adaptation of The Horror of Party Beach.
Marvel published an adaptation of The Land That Time Forgot by Marv Wolfman and Sonny Trinidad as Marvel Movie Premiere #1.
Diabolik was based on an Italian comic.
This post displaced the thread This Week in Comics: july 6-13, fulllist from the homepage.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on July 9, 2021 at 7:50am
Interesting stuff, LB. I'd heard of the Gorgo and Reptilicus comics, but I didn't realize that so many of the others had comics adaptations, however.
Luke Blanchard said:
Permalink Reply by Luke Blanchard on July 12, 2021 at 5:52am
I've found two more I missed. Warren also did a photo-comic of The Mole People. Godzilla vs. Megalon was advertised with a four page promotional comic.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on July 12, 2021 at 7:14am
Now that I think about it, I remember seeing that Megalon comic, but if I ever had it, it's long gone.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on September 27, 2021 at 11:15am
Should read "Mike"
Show 621: "the Beast of Yucca Flats, first broadcast 1/21/1995
The Shorts: "Money Talks" - The Ghost of Benjamin Franklin teaches a gangly, somewhat dimwitted teenager how to save money. Ah, for the days when fifty cents was a lot of money!
"Progress Island U.S.A." - Propaganda film about what a great place Puerto Rico is, and you should definitely invest there. The soundtrack seems to be lifted from a 1970's police drama.
The Film: This 1961 Coleman Francis effort features Tor Johnson as a defecting scientist who is nuked and becomes a menace to society. This is a terrible movie. Seriously, Plan 9 From Outer Space is brilliant cinema compared to this. It's really badly-made. There's no soundtrack to speak of, just some nonsensical narration and a few lines of insipid dialogue. For me, the saddest part of all is seeing poor Tor, stumbling around the desert, looking less like an atomic mutant, and more like somebody's poor old demented grandpa who somehow wandered out of the home and got lost.
The Host Segments: Mike is wallpapering. He is doing a bad job, and the Bots aren't helping much. The Mads are supporting Proposition Deep 13. Mike and the Bots are against it. The SOL is disturbed by a loud house party. Crow asks Mike if it's 11:30. Over and over and over. Crow speaks for the Film Anti-Preservation Society. Joel and the Bots declare victory. the Mads concede.
Ratings: Eh. The host segments are OK, but the film itself is a real drag to watch.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on November 29, 2021 at 12:29am
They've announced the movies that they'll be riffing in Season 13 and which they'll be releasing through their on-line "virtual theater", whatever that is, over the course of next year. They're also going to be riffing twelve shorts, but no word yet on what those will be. I suspect that I'll be waiting to see these episodes if/when they're released on disk, as they want eighty-five bucks for a "season pass" to the website.
For the record, the episodes will be:
Show 1301)Santo in "The Treasure of Dracula" (1969) - Mexican wrestler movies seem to work well for them.
Show 1302)Robot Wars (1993) - Nothing to do with the old cable show.
Show 1303)Beyond Atlantis (1973) - Never heard of it.
Show 1304)Munchie (1992) - Never heard of it. Said to be Manos-level bad.
Show 1305)Doctor Mordrid (1992) - This was going to be a Doctor Strange movie twenty-four years early, but they lost their license and so they tweaked the characters so Marvel wouldn't sue.
Show 1306)Demon Squad (2019) - Never heard of it. The new record-holder for "Most Recent Film They've Done".
Show 1307)Gamera vs. Jiger (1970) - The only one of these pictures that I've seen.
Show 1308)The Batwoman (1968) - Utterly unlicensed Mexican rip-off, unrelated to the Batwoman knock-off featured in Show 515. Not hard to guess what they were relying on to sell this picture:
Show 1309)The Million Eyes of Sumuru (1967) - Never seen it. The show's already done this movie back in the KTMA days.
Show 1310)H.G. Wells' "The Shape of Things to Come" (1979) - Never seen it, but, by all accounts, it's nothing to do with the book, just Jack Palance in a Star Wars knock-off.
Show 1311)The Mask 3D (1961) - Never heard of it.
Show 1312)The Bubble (1966) - Never heard of it.
Show 1313)The Christmas Dragon (2014) - Never heard of the movie. Apparently, this episode will feature three hosts - Jonah Ray, Joel Hodgson and Emily Marsh, who's done host duties on their live tours.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on January 23, 2022 at 12:02pm
Should read "to keep his own wife alive".
Show 105: "The Corpse Vanishes", first broadcast 12/9/1989
The Short: Commando Cody - Radar Men From The Moon, Chapter Three: The Bridge of Death" is from 1952. It seems to be half sci-fi, half cops-and-robbers stuff. In it, Commando Cody does some stuff. Cliffhanger: A car crosses a bridge just as the bridge blows up. Kind of a half-arsed mess. Clayton Moore is in it somewhere.
The Film: This is from 1942. In it, Bela Lugosi kidnaps brides on their wedding day as part of a scheme to keep his own life alive. Poor Bela, reduced to making this kind of badly-written, badly-produced,badly-acted crap. A shame, really.
The Host Segments: Clay gives Larry some Mad Scientist hygiene products. Joel invents the chiro-gyro. The Mads invent the flame flower. Tom reads Tiger Bot magazine. Joel and the Bots play tag. Crow cuts Joel's hair. Joel and the Bots discuss the movie.
Rating: Meh. The more of these first season episodes I see, the more I understand why they never re-ran them.
Permalink Reply by The Baron on February 4, 2022 at 8:18am
Watched this again last night. Not much more to note except that the mad scientist is played by Robert Shayne, who played Inspector Henderson on The Adventures of Superman.
Show 409: "The Indestructible Man", first broadcast 8/15/1992
The Short: "Undersea Kingdom" Chapter Two: "Undersea City". Crash and pals have adventures in Atlantis. Cliffhanger: A bunch of guys are chasing a bunch of other guys, I lost track of who or why.
The Film: From 1956, Lon Chaney plays an executed killer who is resurrected and is indestructible right up until the moment he is destroyed. Look for Joe Flynn as a lab assistant. the film is murky and uninteresting.
The Host Segments: Crow and Servo switch voices, as do Gypsy and Magic Voice. The Mads claim to have invented something just for men, but won't say what it is. Joel and the Bots have invented Cereal Novels. Joel and the Bots hold a parade honoring the Undersea KIngdom. Later they discuss what they would do if they were indestructible. Joel tries to do Lon Chaney eyes, but Crow and Servo interfere. Crow and Servo make Joel sign an agreement not to do anymore cop/doughnut jokes. (Apparently, this reflected an actual agreement among the writers.) Two cops (Mike and Kevin) visit Deep 13.
Rating: An OK episode. The Host segments are more amusing than the film itself.
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Re-watched this episode last night. Joel and the Bots were fairly hard on this picture. The DVD has an introduction by Joel i which he says they were at their most cynical when they riffed this movie. He also doscusses meeting Richard Kiel and Arch Hall Jr. years later and you could tell that he felt a little sheepish when they both turned out to be nice guys.
Show 506; "Eegah", first broadcast 8/28/1993
The Film: In this 1962 epic, a scientist and his daughter are captured by prehistoric relic Eegah (Richard Kiel) and are rescued by her boyfriend, (the mildly unpleasant Arch Hall Jr.). Unimpressive.
The Host Segments: Servo deep freezes Crow, who shatters when Joel tries to rescue him. Joel invents the Porkerina. Dr. F replaces Frank's blood with antifreeze. Joel and the Bots discuss little bits of "hell" in everyday life. The Bots invent a machine to make Joel look like Arch Hall Jr. Joel and the Bots discuss how many 60's TV families were headed by widowers. Crow and Servo wash the stink of the movie off of them. The Mads over Frank's blood.
Favorite Lines: "Watch out for snakes!"
Rating: A so-so episode. I like the Porkerina, though.

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Top Saudi official: Khashoggi's death was 'premeditated'
By Chris Mills Rodrigo - 10/25/18 08:43 AM EDT
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor reportedly said on Thursday that journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death was "premeditated."
The official made the determination based on information from Turkish investigators, according to a statement from the kingdom's Foreign Ministry first obtained by The Washington Post.
Riyadh initially denied any knowledge about the whereabouts of the dissident journalist, who was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul Oct. 2.
Last week, the kingdom announced that 18 people had been arrested and five officials were dismissed after Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor, was accidentally killed in a fistfight by "rogue agents."
The Foreign Ministry on Thursday did not provide additional details on the new information.
Shortly after Khashoggi's disappearance, Turkish authorities said the journalist was killed in a premeditated attack by 15 Saudi agents sent to the consulate with the purpose of killing him because of his criticism of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
President Trump Donald John TrumpNational Archives says it altered Trump signs, other messages in Women's March photo Dems plan marathon prep for Senate trial, wary of Trump trying to 'game' the process Democratic lawmaker dismisses GOP lawsuit threat: 'Take your letter and shove it' MORE and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan have joined other world leaders in expressing skepticism of the Saudi version of Khashoggi's death.
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This little guy is looted from the nest (you don't fight him) and he's an uncommon (green) drop.
The raptor hatchlings share the same abilities. Prole di Gundrak, Cucciolo di Codafrusta and Prole Razzashi are learned at rare quality, while Miniraptor, Prole Degenere, Cucciolo Saltante, Prole d'Ossidiana, Cucciolo di Devasauro and Cucciolo di Boccaguzza are learned at uncommon quality.
Obtaining each raptor varies. Prole di Gundrak is a rare drop from Raptor di Gundrak in Gundrak. Prole Degenere is a rare drop from Devastatore Degenere or Guardiano Degenere in Wailing Caverns. Prole Razzashi is a zone wide rare drop from Stranglethorn Vale (both Northern and Cape). Prole d'Ossidiana is purchased from Breanni in Dalaran. Cucciolo di Codafrusta is a quest reward after completing a quest chain through Northern Stranglethorn and Zul'Gurub. Miniraptor, Cucciolo Saltante, Cucciolo di Devasauro and Cucciolo di Boccaguzza are lootable from nests of rare raptors in Azeroth. All but the Cucciolo di Codafrusta can be caged to be bought and sold on the AH.
Stat wise, each one differs slightly. Prole d'Ossidiana puts all emphasis on health (breed 6,16). Prole Razzashi puts all emphsis on power (breed 4,14). Miniraptor and Prole Degenere emphasize power and speed equally (breed 8,18). Prole di Gundrak and Cucciolo Saltante put a little more emphasis on power, then equal health and speed (breed 10,20). Cucciolo di Boccaguzza puts a little more emphasis on speed, then equal health and power (breed 11,21). Finally, Cucciolo di Codafrusta and Cucciolo di Devasauro are equally balanced across health, power and speed (breed 3,13). Each kind of raptor has only the one breedID, so your level 25 Prole di Gundrak will have the same stats as your guildie's level 25 Prole di Gundrak.
Finally, each raptor has a different skin color. Miniraptor is orange, Prole Degenere is pink, Prole di Gundrak is blue, Cucciolo Saltante is almost black, Prole d'Ossidiana is a brownish-black, Cucciolo di Devasauro is green, Cucciolo di Boccaguzza is a yellowish-orange, and Prole Razzashi is red. The Cucciolo di Codafrusta is also red, but is larger and has different eyes than the rest of the raptors.
For a mechanical version, check out the Raptor Tecnoscaglia.
Breed info courtsey of Warcraft Pets.
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I upset with this one. First time I try I was at level 68 and so was he. Could not kill him. Went back at like level 73/74 thinking I can now kill him with 1 or 2 hits. Was i wrong, his level went up to match mine. I manage to kill. Went to a location as describe by other comments. No lootable egg nest to be found. I look around and learn I think from wowhead.com that there was like 5 different spawn location. Even after successful kill number 2 still no egg, still no Ravasaur battle pet for me.
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Più grandi di altri cuccioli di raptor, questi animali diventano bestie gigantesche dalla grande forza distruttiva.


There's no need to bring your allergy meds to this full on springtime eruption. A look up into the trees shows an explosion of bright leaves contrasting against the crisp spring sky. It's an eye-popping image with full color and fun.


Q: Did President Trump find a "Muslim spy" in the White House?
A: No. That falsehood about a career State Department employee has circulated since 2017.
That claim is false — and old. It has been circulating since last year.
The story centers on Sahar Nowrouzzadeh, a career State Department official who had worked under former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Nowrouzzadeh, who was born in Connecticut to Iranian immigrants, was director for Iran and Iran Nuclear Implementation on the White House National Security Council from 2014 to 2016, according to her biography. Between 2016 and 2017, she oversaw the Iran portfolio as part of the State Department's Policy Planning Staff.
But career federal workers continuing their service across administrations isn't nefarious — it's routine.
The Conservative Review said Nowrouzzadeh "worked for an alleged Iranian regime lobbying group" — the National Iranian-American Council. While the NIAC describes itself as a "nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the voice of Iranian Americans and promoting greater understanding between the American and Iranian people," critics say it's a lobbying group that works to benefit the Iranian government.
Trita Parsi, president and founder of the NIAC, told FactCheck.org that Nowrouzzadeh was never an employee but an intern in the early 2000s. She interned for a year while attending George Washington University, according to the Washington Post. At the time, the organization's stated mission indicated it didn't take positions on policy debates.
The false story insinuates she is an "Obama holdover," but Nowrouzzadeh began her tenure with the U.S. government in 2005 under Bush. It also claims "Trump kicked her the hell out" and that she's been "summarily dismissed" — assertions that also don't square with the facts.
While Nowrouzzadeh was moved off the Policy Planning Staff in April 2017, the State Department confirmed to FactCheck.org that Nowrouzzadeh is still an employee. She is currently doing a research fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
Nowrouzzadeh's being moved off the Policy Planning Staff — three months before her year-long assignment there was supposed to end, and in the aftermath of the conservative media focus on her — did indicate a skirmish within the State Department, according to Politico.
Last month, Democratic Reps. Eliot Engel, of New York, and Elijah Cummings, of Maryland, sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raising questions about alleged "political retaliation" at the department by Brian Hook, who headed the Policy Planning office. Hook was named special representative for Iran last month.
Asked about the letter, the State Department told us it "takes the allegations in the recent correspondence from members of Congress seriously" and that the matter was referred to the department's Office of the Inspector General and to the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel.
"While these independent investigations continue, the Department will fully cooperate with them and provide all requested documents and information but will not be in a position to discuss this matter further," the spokesperson said.
"An Insight into Iran." GW Magazine. Accessed 11 Sep 2018.
Cummings, Elijah E., and Eliot L. Engel. Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. 22 Aug 2018.
"Donald Trump's Sweet Deep State Revenge — He Just Caught Barack Obama's Muslim Spy In The White House." Thnewsdaily.site. 6 Sep 2018.
Parsi, Trita. President, National Iranian-American Council. Email to FactCheck.org. 13 Sep 2018.
"Sahar Nowrouzzadeh." Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School. Accessed 11 Sep 2018.
Toosi, Nahal. "Emails reveal conservative alarm over 'Obama holdovers' in Trump administration." Politico. 14 Mar 2018.
"Trump Just Caught Obama's Iranian Spy At WH, Patriots Love What He Did Next." Mad World News. 24 Apr 2017.


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Veterans of war and service
Four of the 26 current and former members of the U.S. armed forces in this year's entering class at Harvard Law School share their experiences in the military and at HLS
By Elaine McArdle, November 5, 2019
Credit: Heratch Ekmekjian Riley Vann '22 is an active duty member of the U.S. Air Force.
Hailing from all military services and both the officer and enlisted ranks, current and former members of the armed forces form an important and growing community at Harvard Law School, enriching the campus and elevating awareness about the legal and policy issues affecting those who served, and the significance of law in contemporary warfare. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 U.S. military veterans were enrolled at HLS. The 26 U.S. military veterans and current members of the military in this year's 1L and LL.M. class represent the highest number in recent years.
Several of these students are part of the Yellow Ribbon Program, which helps fund veterans' tuition and expenses. Harvard's Black Family Fellowship also provides funding for up to 25 students at HLS, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Kennedy School. To further grow its veteran population, HLS recently partnered with the Service to School's VetLink program, which connects transitioning military veterans seeking higher education with partner schools. On Sept. 27, the school hosted the first-ever Military Prospective Student Day.
Below, four members of this year's class share their experiences in the military and at HLS.
Riley Vann '22, U.S. Air Force
Being in control of U.S. nuclear weapons taught Vann how to cope—and maintain leadership—under pressure
Credit: Heratch Ekmekjian
Seventy to 80 feet underground for 24 hours at a time in a room less than 200 feet square, for more than two years Lt. Riley Vann '22 kept careful watch over 50 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) with nuclear capabilities that are part of the United States nuclear weapon defense force.
As a U.S. Air Force Nuclear and Missile Operations officer, or missileer, Vann, who matriculated at Harvard Law School this year, was one of 90 missileers on duty at any given time in 45 command sites in North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. Working in two-person teams, missileers are charged with guarding and maintaining the country's 450 ICBMs. And, should the order come from the president, they are tasked with helping launch them.
Read Riley's story
Brandon Ricaurte '22, U.S. Army Special Forces
'I knew if I didn't join, I'd regret it for the rest of my life.'
With a lifelong commitment to helping people in need, especially those in impoverished countries, Brandon Ricaurte '22 joined the U.S. Army to become a Special Forces soldier, whose mission is to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. As a 2006 graduate of Princeton University, Ricaurte was eligible to become an officer. But he chose to forego a commission and joined as an enlisted soldier because it would guarantee him the opportunity to try out for Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, one of the most difficult and prestigious units in the military.
"I liked that they worked abroad with indigenous forces and that they're put in really dangerous situations where conventional forces can't go," says Ricaurte, who speaks Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, and two Persian dialects. "It wasn't just brute force or those other stereotypes about the military, but instead it was about working with countries and people to find solutions to complex problems."
Read Brandon's story
Ivanka Canzius '22, U.S. Army
'Statistics show that a person who grew up like me should be drug addicted or maybe dead.'
Born in Madrid, Spain, to heroin-addicted parents who neglected and abused her, and as a teenage immigrant who spoke no English when she arrived in Texas in the late 1990s, Ivanka Canzius '22, a U.S. Army veteran, has walked a long and rocky path to Harvard Law School.
"As an orphan child, Hispanic woman, female soldier, disabled vet, divorced wife, and single mother, I have suffered more than anyone should. Nonetheless my story is a happy one," Canzius told a packed audience on Oct. 2 at the student speaker series "HLS Talks," for which her 1L section nominated her to share her life story. "I am not going to lie, it took me a long time to feel at peace with the things that happened to me." Yet those very experiences, she added, "helped me become the person you see today."
Read Ivanka's story
Anthony Sham LL.M. '20, U.S. Navy
Changing the landscape in Afghanistan, one radio broadcast at a time
Lieutenant Commander Anthony "Tony" Sham LL.M. '20 was just three years out of law school when he deployed to Logar Province in Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous regions in the country, to serve as primary legal adviser to American military leaders on matters of Afghan criminal procedure, Afghan constitutional law, and evidence-based operations. While assisting the local government in prosecuting terrorists, Sham worked in partnership with Afghan prosecutors, judges, and security forces, and he developed a curriculum to educate Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army on Afghan substantive law, legal search and seizure procedures, and police tactics.
Carrying that level of responsibility so early in his career—and getting lots of courtroom experience, as he did in his first military assignment, as a criminal defense attorney—was exactly why Sham, a native of Dallas, joined the U.S. Navy right out of Baylor Law School. This year, Sham is getting his LL.M. at Harvard Law School with a focus on international law and national security law, with plans of becoming a legal adviser to senior leaders at Department of Defense.
Read Tony's story
Topics: Civil Rights, Constitutional, Human Rights, Public Service, National and International Security, Ethics, International, Mediation & Negotiation
Student Orgs & Journals: Harvard Law School Armed Forces Association
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From active duty to service through law: Military veterans at Harvard Law School


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On December 2, the court in Lee v. Hertz Corp., No. 15-cv-04562-BLF (N.D. Cal.) granted a motion to dismiss a putative Fair Credit Reporting Act class action against Hertz.
The court's order, which was based on a finding that the named plaintiffs—Peter Lee and Latonya Campbell—lacked Article III standing, remanded the case to San Francisco Superior Court because it was before the federal district court as a result of removal based on federal question jurisdiction.
The case is the latest in a string of decisions considering the contours of standing in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2016 decision in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robin.
According to the complaint, Lee and Campbell applied to work at rental car locations in California owned by Hertz. As part of the hiring process, Hertz obtained criminal background checks about both named plaintiffs after providing a disclosure of its intent to do so and securing authorization from each.
Lee and Campbell each had a criminal incident on their background checks, which were apparently reported accurately, and each alleged that they were subsequently denied employment with Hertz as a result.
Both claimed that Hertz violated the FCRA by failing to provide a clear and conspicuous standalone disclosure of its intent to procure a consumer report and by failing to provide pre-adverse action notice, and a copy of the underlying report, before taking adverse action.
After the Supreme Court decided Spokeo, Hertz moved to dismiss the case, arguing that neither Lee nor Campbell had sufficiently alleged Article III standing.
Lee and Campbell argued that their claims could proceed in federal court because they each had suffered, with respect to both claims, an invasion of privacy and an informational injury. The court rejected both theories.
With respect to the disclosure claim, the court found that because Hertz had disclosed its intent to procure a report, and secured authorization from Lee and Campbell to do so, there was nothing more than a bare, technical violation of the statute, which was insufficient to survive an Article III challenge post-Spokeo.
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In opposing the motion to dismiss, the plaintiffs also argued that if the court found that jurisdiction was lacking, it should remand the case, not dismiss it outright.
The court agreed, rejecting Hertz's invitation to dismiss the case, and instead remanded it back to San Francisco Superior Court, where it was originally filed.


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6.27.07 Reviews
The Immortal Iron Fist #6 (Marvel): Channeling my inner Hannibal Tabu here... Russ Heath? Here's a little story about that: no. *Not* a welcome addition to the art stable at all. Completely *didn't* enjoy his representaton of the flashback sequences one bit. It was simply the wrong tone. Aja's thread-bare and lean style is the prime driver and attraction on the art front, even with his little quirks (notice how even Cage and the new Heroes For Hire all have the weird elongated torso). Cage and said Heroes lose Jeryn in the middle of the melee? Hello, rookie mistake! This remains one of the best titles out there from Marvel right now, with the perfect balance of retro hip Kung Fu awesomeness and historical significance building toward epic proportions. Less the Russ Heath bits, of course. Heh. Grade A-.
Sinestro Corps Special #1 (DC): It begins with a nice summary of Sinestro's history and motivations amid his current plight, brings in all 4 Lanterns from Earth (which makes the Corps still feel a little Earth-centric doesn't it?), and nicely captures the feeling that something big is building. There was a small reveal here about the secret of the 52. The Guardians are discussing it and indicate that not only are there 52 parallel Earths, but there are also 52 parallel universes. That's kinda' a big deal, no? Wouldn't that seem to indicate that there are then 2,704 (52x52) individual possibilities? Sheesh, talk about a multiverse. Anyway, I like how Johns was able to weave this story around existing GL mythology with the "Blackest Night" prophecy, though it does smack a bit of Episode 1/Anakin's emergence. There seemed to be a bunch of disparate little bits here than were woven together pretty skillfully, if unevenly. Hal as outcast Earther? Cool. Guy with some tender moments with Kyle? Umm, no. And Ethan Van Sciver's art makes Kyle look like some awful 90's Image rendition of Bruce Wayne, but then bounces back with some cool touches like Guy's green jacket being ripped off to reveal the black tunic underneath, which just struck me as kinda' neat-o. Overall, pretty entertaining though, with a sneak attack, dozens of GL's killed, the implied tragedy of dozens of rings frantically seeking out new owners, and Sinestro getting the best and most sinister line: "Power Rings won't allow you to kill. A Green Lantern is an empty threat." Sinestro, a badass in his own right, has now assembled an army of disgruntled ring bearers, the Ion power, Parallax, Superboy Prime, Cyborg Superman, *and* the Anti-Monitor, in preparation for one hell of a showdown. Grade B.
Hellboy: Darkness Calls #3 (Dark Horse): Fegredo's art hits a nice peak here with the warrior skeleton army and Mignola's writing is as strong as usual, but... even that combined pairing can't escape the vortex of badness swirling around this week. Maybe it's put me in a bad mood, but I keep asking myself if I need to buy single issues and could get by on trades alone. Am I buying Hellboy out of habit? Is it time for Mignola to wrap up the main Hellboy saga already? I mean, how many times are we going to see the Baba Yaga again? Blasphemy! I know. But, I'm certainly enjoying the BPRD team dynamics much more, their status as agents of a larger organization pushes my buttons more than the mysterious loner, brawler type. Maybe this is the last HB mini I buy in singles(?). It's quite good in terms of execution, but just not as engaging to me as I feel it needs to be to warrant continued financial support. Grade B.
The Nightly News #6 (Image): I basically lost track of who's who, what their motivations are, all the different layers of manipulation, and why the ultimate outcome is important. There are some rough jumps in time, I have no recollection of what happened in #5, thus no way of knowing if there is anything dangling or properly resolved here. It all adds up to a disappointing denoument; it's just people talking at me. But, if The Nightly News can be considered a noble failure, the most important element of that is that it was an interesting experiment. I'm actually very excited to check out Hickman's new projects in the pipe, as he's suddenly become an Image darling with his hip graphic design-y sensibility. Giving the benefit of the doubt, true innovators are rarely understood and appreciated at first glance. Anxiously awaiting Pax Romana and Red Mass For Mars. Grade B-.
X-Men #200 (Marvel): The narrative starts with a pretty disjointed feeling, but then settles in nicely to a more linear tale about a coordinated attack against the various X-Squads. The Ramos/Bachalo art duo make for a highly stylized approach which ranges from nice to odd. Sometimes the hard angular lines create disproportion, such as with Mystique. Notice how her waist is as thin as her neck, both of which are smaller than her head. That's just... odd. Carey gets some points for lines like "Enjoy damaging your meningeal wall and leeching your natural electrolytes," certainly a case against alcohol consumption if I ever heard one. This book feels hefty enough, even with the price tag, though it probably is telegraphing its moves with Wolverine being able to "heal" Rogue. It's ok enough, but not quite good enough for me to envision following a 17 part crossover into a bunch of titles I don't normally pick up. Oh, and why doesn't Sunfire (personal fave) on the cover of the book match up looks-wise to anything in the story on pinup? Editorial assist, please. Grade B-.
Silent War #6 (Marvel): Speaking of dastardly disappointing denouments... what the hell happened here? This title was burning along nicely as one of the strongest in the Marvel stable, a gripping and original read with innovative art, then just... stopped. Maximus' ascension was chronicled well on the writing front and superbly by Frazer Irving's art, and just when it starts to get fascinating with the destruction of the moon-based Attilan, it literally ends in the middle of a conversation between Black Bolt and Luna with a blank page. No information, no "the end," no "continued in ___," really resolving nothing that had been set in motion. It's a bizarrely unappealing way to "end" what was otherwise a strong mini-series. Grade C.
X-Factor #20 (Marvel): Continuing the week of disappointment, we have Khoi Pham on art chores with another *ugh* performance. There's a panel with Quicksilver that sums up that sentiment nicely with its odd perspective that manages to make Pietro look like a fat jawed yokel, while simultaneously appearing flat with no depth. It takes a rare anti-talent to be this off-putting. Rahne comes off looking like a steroid enhanced cat in need of shearing, appearing simply awful in feral form. The art is is like a degraded copy of a copy of a copy over time; it's hardly noticeable until you compare this issue to the skill of earlier issues by Ryan Sook and see just how far the quality has dropped. Not even Peter David's scripts may save this one as it offically enters the pool of consideration for titles to drop altogether(!). Rictor manages to somehow pull the Terrigen shit outta' Pietro while the combined might of The Inhumans couldn't(?). When did Quicksilver gain the ability to pull versions of himself outta' the future? Is this Marvel's answer to The Speed Force? So confused and just don't care. Grade C-.
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6.20.07 Reviews - Part 2
Wasteland #10 (Oni Press): I've been studying the Eisner Nominations this year pretty hard... and Wasteland would be my vote for Best New Series, I was disappointed to see it absent from the list of nominees in any category. Looking specifically at that category, I see The Lone Ranger and Criminal, both worthy contenders and books I enjoy, but Wasteland tops them for me. This issue we get a ton of clues revealed, more info about A-REE-YASS-I, the mysterious symbol in its original form, flashback images from pre-Big Wet(?) of another time or place, and the continued crisp social commentary the book is becoming known for. Like an evil, drug-dealing Dickensian headmaster, Johnston is doling out small portions of crack laced story porridge here... and I just want a little bit more! Just one more taste, Sir. Please! I beg of you! Mitten stretches himself on the artistic front and provides some surreal looking art that makes me think of David Mack or JH Williams III and their approach to innovative and experimental page layouts. These creators are craftsmen who are pushing themselves to the peak of their game. The result is the delivery of a modern epic rife with social commentary and entertainment that could serve as a primer on how to successfully launch a new series. Grade A.
Ex Machina #29 (DC/Wildstorm): Ex Machina is really reading like all middle lately and is on the short list for conversion to (gasp!) "wait for the trade" reading. Each issue seems to feel like I'm listening in on the middle third of a conversation, isn't really in context, and feels much better and cohesive when I get the entire piece in one sitting. Sure, it's still fun, excellently rendered, etc., but here we are the next day after I read it and I can't really recall what exactly occurred. Something cool about the weird spaceman from an alternate reality/timeline(?). Ordinarily, I do not advocate "wait for the trade." It's basically counter to my entire philosophy of supporting books and creators you like and voting with your wallet in the marketplace. However... it's not as if Vaughan is an upstart creator, he has a loyal fan following that should carry him regardless of my practices. I'm torn on what to do. What do you think? Is this a slippery slope I'm on? Grade B+.
I also picked up;
Maxwell Strangewell (Dark Horse): I don't know much about creators the Fillbach Brothers, but this certainly passed the casual flip test with the Phil Hester/Mike Mignola/Darwyn Cooke inspired art, and nearly 400 pages (380 was it?) for slightly under $20 is a freakin' bargain.
The Brave & The Bold #4 (DC): Once again, there's a 1960's Silver Age, manic, wacky fun to this book. It takes some seemingly outlandish, but entertaining and well delivered, plot devices like the haruspex and puts our heroes in uncomfortable situations that require old fashioned teamwork. It all makes for some cool moments and likable charm. Love how Blue Beetle is left hanging thinking he's done the impossible! We get a real two-fer here with distinct tales and character team-ups, but they're all related in the macro plot running across the series to date. The sexual barbs and banter between Lobo and Supergirl are priceless as they argue like an old married couple. They make for one of the unlikeliest, but most entertaining, team-ups ever. They're quippy, but not offensive, well-played dialogue captures the charm of the characters (especially Lobo) that few writers can. Check out how he's spinning brodies on Destiny's garden! Check out Kara's innocence with "EAAAUGGGHH! ...never... be... clean!" or "La-la-la... not listening!" Really a bold move to include Destiny of the Endless here, with a continued motif that runs a few pages with other oblique references to his siblings. This title is a good example of a somewhat aloof and independent book from the 52 Infinite Identity Crisis Countdown bullshit going on right now, yet is still firmly entrenched in a DCU/Vertigo that many of us know, love, and quite frankly, miss. It's a wonderful example of character development and organic, plot driven action vs. event driven, crying wolf situational spectacles with no substance. This is how you make comics chock full of fun and solid characterization, gang. This is simply great comics. Grade A+.
Justice League of America #10 (DC): Anticlimactic and nonsensical. If there's two words that can sum up the conclusion to the "Lightning Saga" involving the Legion of Superheroes, JSA, and JLA, them's the ones. So yeah, umm... the story is that a handful of Legionnaires come back in time and work some random 31st century hocus pocus and suddenly Wally West appears a few issues later. And it plays about as exciting as I just typed it. There's no cohesive thought to follow here, it all feels sort of like arbitrary scene collages flailing around trying to look important. The entire "surprise" is a telegraphed move anyway knowing about the leaked shuck and jive move that DC did with restarting the Flash book without Impulse/Bart. So yeah, basically "stuff" happens, but there's no explanation as to why, how, or its importance, which basically erodes any gravitas this would have had. The art lays on the page pretty lifeless and stiff, nothing kinetic about it, notice how Roy and Wally look exactly the same, with no variation in facial features. And what happened to the trio of villains previously revealed, then never followed up on? Dangling plot threads, anyone? Grade C-.
Checkmate #15 (DC): It's really bothersome that this is supposedly a crossover with The Outsiders, but there's habitually no reference to it on the cover, much less a "previously in" (the other book I didn't read) blurb. It makes for some very confusing reading when picking up just one book. Lines like "baseline vitals and data has been recorded for each subject as I require?" don't help. So that should read, "baseline vitals *HAVE* been recorded..." Come on, this is basic noun/verb agreement, people. Two different things makes the subject plural, which means you use "have," not "has." I guess someone was absent the day they taught grammar in 4th grade. There's also a "hole in the hull" moment, which so obviously doesn't read well that it's just painful to endure, evidence of sloppy writing, editing, or both. Top off with some crap art (check out Nightwing in his cell for awkward, stiff, and just plain ugly poses, or the hair dots on Owen and scruff on Dick for even more ickiness) and that sucking sound you hear is my enthusiasm for this title being drained away. There's a lot of chatter here about Egg Foo Dumb (yes, I know that's not his name), the Chinese heroes from 52 (like anyone cares), and whoever's in the spiffy plane (no idea) tailing the Pequod, and it's all boring as hell and overpowers any of the interesting bits, like Sasha's anatomy, Waller's deception, and Batman's arrival. Grade C-.
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World War Hulk #1 (Marvel): Wasn't Professor X part of the whole secret Illuminati cabal that banished Hulk to space? How come no mention of him here? There are X-Men crossover books with this Hulk event, but his name and image are mysteriously absent. I like how Pak brings a cinematic disaster flic feel, ala Independence Day, to this; nice framing for a mini-series. Also appreciated how the Planet Hulk story was summarized nicely for those who didn't read it. How the hell does he defeat Black Bolt? Are we to just assume that he's never been this mad/strong, and he's at a new peak of power? The defeat is handled entirely off panel! I do like seeing Hulk in command of his own little force. Dr. Strange's astral projection, hrmm... isn't he bleeding to death right now over in New Avengers since he was stabbed by Elektra? Some nice ties to the most recent Sentry mini-series with his relationship to Hulk. Romita Jr.'s art is as strong as ever, beautiful facial expressions, and great overall panel flow. Where the heck did Tony get that Celestial-y looking suit? All in all, some engaging action, a slugfest that has been properly intro'd and framed, some concern exhibited over the real world inhabitants, and most importantly, Tony actually owning his actions - right or wrong, it's a nice way humanize him for a change. The "warp core" reference smacks a bit overtly of Jean-Luc Picard and the Star Trek-verse. Not a big Thor fan, but Straczynski and Coipel just might be enough to get me buying it ('specially Olivier Coipel on pencils). Marvel always seem to go for the 9/11 imagery these days, as evidenced by the silo'd collapse of Sentry Tower. As you see, I have quite a few little quibbles, but overall this was actually really entertaining if you can get past them. Grade B+.
BPRD: Garden of Souls #4 (Dark Horse): Another doomsday apocalypse scenario is revealed to be in progess, Abe learns more about his own origin and that of the mysterious sanctuary he was drawn to, and reacts predictably opposed to the world tampering and those trying to play God (conjuring up images of his own experiences porting souls into new corporeal forms). This all converges with Captain Daimio's (my new fave BPRD member!) investigation. Solid as usual. Grade B+.
Stormwatch: PHD #8 (DC/Wildstorm): Gage gives us a cool cross-training motif that infuses old characters with new. And yes, I finally found something to bitch about with this book! Andy Smith's art is just a little too generic, not the distinct tone of Mahnke's usual lines, which ultimately brings down the charm factor significantly. Some nice house ads for Green Arrow: Year One, The Programme from Peter Milligan and CP Smith. Umm, so Jackson King is laying on the ground with a bullet hole in the head, oozing deep dark rich red blood, generally a sign that you're D-E-A-D. Umm, putting 02 on him and doing chest compressions won't really help all that much. That silliness aside, this could be the set up for a nice little closed room murder, as Stormwatch: Prime and Stormwatch: PHD reps are vying for control of the crime scene. Grade B-.
New Avengers #31 (Marvel): All of the post-Civil War New Avengers issues have been pretty solid... (wait for it)... until now. It's unfortunate that just as I thought it was hitting its stride, it loses me. The dialogue goes a little something like this: "Wow. There are many ninjas. Oh. We are making jokes. Hey. I am going to light you on fire now." In its quest to be light or funny or action-y... or something, it comes off stiff as hell and just pushed me right out. Yu's art (which I've been praising) now looks rushed in spots, with skimpy backgrounds and figures that lack definition, more representational than overly detailed. I feel like this fight has been aflutter for about 3 issues now and I can't remember why or what the point is or why I'm supposed to care all that much. Isn't it... ahem, *strange* that Dr. Strange asks Danny if he speaks Japanese? Umm, hello, Logan does, he was just doing it 3 pages earlier, and he's standing right next to you. Sorry, but I'm missing the significance of Skrull(?) Elektra, is this the "shocking last page revelation" that was promised? Wouldn't Wolverine have smelled the differene between Elektra and a Skrull? Yeah, umm, doesn't make sense, not too shocking, and just for the record - it's not the last page. The last page has some minimalist banter between Wong and Jess with Luke and Jess' baby showing green eyes. To quote Danny: "What does this mean?" All in all, a sloppy, snoozy, head-scratchin' mess. Grade C+.
The Black Diamond Detective Agency (First Second): Annnnnd my LCS finally delivers a week late. Looking forward to chugging through this after the FCBD offering.
Conan: Volume 4: The Hall of the Dead & Other Stories (Dark Horse): Annnnnd my LCS finally delivers *two* weeks late. Looking forward to reading (the bulk of) this for the first time since I started skipping single issues during this run.
Warren Ellis Is Back In Black
Black Summer #0 (Avatar Press): Ok, he never really went anywhere. But, I say "back" because I think Warren Ellis revisits here what he does best - and it's not the subject matter, it's the process he imposes onto the subject matter. He knows that you can get gripping science fiction by asking a series of plausible "what if?" type questions. By asking these logical questions, he's exposing how the superhero mindset is extremely subjective. We trust them to do "what's right." But, what's right? Doesn't everyone's definition differ? If they're supposed to fight evil, where does that stop? Does it? If you have an all powerful superhero figure... and you make him aware of evil... and the expectation is he will vanquish evil... are we supposed to flinch away from the inevitable outcome no matter where that leads? Wouldn't that be hypocritical of us? Ellis takes this to a logical conclusion here by placing the evil and corruption squarely inside the US Government, with its most prominent figure, POTUS - The President of the United States. By doing so, he makes the traditional superhero paradigm seem quite silly by comparison. Black Summer actually ends up being much more realistic than any of the relatively bound-by-conventional-wisdom offerings of the Big 2. Black Summer isn't necessarily shocking in the statements it makes (essentially that Bush lied to get us into Iraq as a staging point for Middle East conquest, elections were rigged, the American public largely turned a deaf ear to it all since they felt no method to air their grievances given the closed process, etc.). Yeah, all that's basically "true" to anyone whose been paying attention and has even a mild liberal, left wing streak in them. His true innovation here is that he then applies the superhero paradigm on top of that. If that was the backdrop, what would an all powerful Superman/Batman/Mister Terrific hybrid (and his extended associates) do about that? What would the government do in response to their initial actions? That would be fucking scary as hell. And I think it might look exactly like this issue looks so far. Black Summer proclaims "Yes, I will burn this village in order to save it." I can't wait to see what happens next. Throw in Juan Jose Ryp's art, which is perfectly suited to the task. Here it boasts some Frank Quitely influence in the level of detail and thin line facial expressions, looking brilliant in color. And all for .99 cents! This is the deal of the decade. Whether you're even a casual superhero fan amid the hoi polloi who just wants some big bang spectacle, or if you want a little more high-brow commentary and consider yourself part of the comic book congnoscenti, this is most definitely for you. Grade A+.
Scalped #6 (DC/Vertigo): Simply put, Scalped is properly positioned to inherit the mantle of Vertigo Flagship Book once things like Y: The Last Man and Fables ultimately wrap up. It's definitely on par with 100 Bullets, Preacher, and the like in terms of sweeping scope, intensity, social commentary, and quality of execution. Jump on board now so you can say you were there when it all started! Jason Aaron exhibits a mastery of language cadence here with lines that drip fluidity like, "How you're more than just some two-bit, trailer trash billy jack raised on gutmeat and government cheese." We're being given an absolutely brilliant portrayal of the warped dynamics that occur in a closed society. The art remains a tad confusing and murky at times, particularly in some isolated action sequences, but is otherwise solid, with a consistent and unique style. Aaron throws in a mysterious figure dropping cryptic knowledge, manages to advance the superstory, all while stringing us along with cliffhanger-y endings that make us beg for more. Also enjoyed a slew of ads for new Vertigo books like Lapham's Silverfish, the hip-hop infused Sentences, and Faker by Mike Carey and Jock. Grade A.
The Lone Ranger #6 (Dynamite Entertainment): Brett Matthews and company offer up a touching family moment here as they continue to lay the ground work for the reimaging of the Lone Ranger origin. I love how they incorporate familiar elements in a completely organic way - the horse, the guns, the term for friend, etc. It's all slowly building and fun to see coalesce into something mythic. Cariello's already strong art is really improving over time and starting to pick up collaborator Cassaday's influence. There are certain panels with the Ranger's face, that boast a level of fine detail very reminiscent, and near indistinguishable, from Cassaday's own pencils. I do appreciate that LR is fallible here, not an uber-competent hero, he's still learning. I know I always complain that this reads incredibly fast, but it still rings true. Not sure if it's the effective panel to panel transitions or the sparse, stripped down dialogue, but as soon as I crack it open, it's as if I'm turning to the last page. Make no mistake, I enjoy every second it it, but it's just that, it feels like fleeting seconds. Oh, and I'm *still* waitin' on that collected edition hardcover. Whadda' y'all reckon's the dadgum hold up on that thar fella? Grade A.
Fear Agent: The Last Goodbye #1 (Dark Horse): It appears that Fear Agent is now meant to function as a series of mini-series(?). It seems that we pick up right where the last issue of the Volume 2 TPB left off. Were we ever told this was the plan with the move to Dark Horse? I just don't recall. Anyway, aside from some political messaging that's a little too overt (not that I disagree with it, but still...), it just feels like it's coming straight from the author, and is not the characters speaking. This issue pulls off an odd little dance that weaves in some scenes from the last issue, simultaneously reprinting and integrating the old series from the old publisher with the new series from the new publisher, all the while being an effort at a flashback arc. Got that? Some obvious influences from sci-fi pop culture (War of the Worlds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Independence Day, etc.), but overall pretty entertaining. Beautiful art and colors from Tony Moore and Lee Loughridge. Grade B+.
Uncanny X-Men #487 (Marvel): The opening scene, while meant to be full of intrigue, was not that great for me since I've never held much interest for the Morlocks. Brubaker has definitely captured the voices of most of the characters and downright nails a regretful tone, filled with a sense of duty, between Nightcrawler and Xavier, as they discuss Havok and the continuing Sh'iar rebellion. Nice little recurring cameo set up for Storm-Queen of Wakanda-Fantastic Four Member, and X-Man. Larroca's pencils are nice, with some effective dark inking. This is a well done set up for the next arc, but that arc kinda' feels like filler material that could have been done at any time (I mean, Caliban? Really?), and is just buying us time until X-Men #200, the Endangered Species special(s), and whatever they're cooking up for Uncanny #500. Grade B.
Exit Wounds (Drawn & Quarterly): Award winning writer/arist Rutu Modan's new book, serving as further evidence of the strong and growing Israeli (female) comics scene.
Like The Dark Knight, My LCS Strikes Again
That's Local Comics Shop, for anyone unfamiliar with the acronym. Still having some random, repetitive problems with mine. In the immortal words of Ricky Ricardo, "LUU-CYY! WHA HOPPEN?!"
Remember a couple weeks ago when I had my little encounter over the latest ish of Iron Fist? Well, that retailer *just this week* finally got copies in. Yes, that's four weeks later, or a month late. Although I was kinda' pleased to see that they finally did get a healthy stack of copies in, there was no explanation to regular customers why they didn't have them in the first place, that they intended to order more, when they would arrive, or when they finally *did* arrive... they simply got silently folded into the mix and put up on the shelf with this week's new books. I smiled to myself and was glad I'd bought it elsewhere. Certainly don't want to reward those screwball practices and disservice w/o communication.
Last week, I had a similar little chat over Volume 4 of the Conan Hardcovers from Dark Horse. Didn't see it on the shelf, but had the same basic convo. Q: Yo, did Volume 4 of the Conan Hardcover come out today? A: Umm, I don't know. Q: It was on Diamond's Shipping List though(?). A: Yeah, we didn't get it. Q: Yes, I can see that. But it came out? A: (Consults Shipping List Printout) Yeah, it did. But we didn't order it. Ok, well that last bit of info is new, right? Instead of the perplexingly nonsensical circular logic I got last time of "if you don't see it on the shelf it means we don't have it because it didn't come out because you don't see it on the shelf," I got something meaningful with the we didn't order it part. And I'm thinking, you didn't order it? Why the fuck not? You have the first three Conan Hardcovers sitting on your shelf over there. I deliberately stopped buying the single issues so I could convert to hardcovers and that's precisely the moment you decide not to order it? This, a major property, from (arguably) the third largest publisher - and you just randomly didn't order it with no reason why. That makes oh-so-much sense to me. Awesome.
To top things off this week, I went in looking for the new Warren Ellis book Black Summer #0, based on an interesting review over at Comix Experience. And, you guessed it, my LCS did not order this book either. A new #0 issue. A new Warren Ellis #0 issue. A new Warren Ellis #0 issue about superheroes. A new Warren Ellis #0 issue about superheroes with a reported cynical, political bent. A new Warren Ellis #0 issue about superheroes with a reported cynical, political bent - for only 99 cents! You're guaranteed to sell a pile! Warren Ellis, arguably one of the best/hottest writers in the last few years, with a loyal fan following on a book that is purported to be Authority-esque in nature. What the fuck? Did you decide that you don't like making money?
And it didn't stop there; it was apparenly two-fer follies this week. The Warren Ellis debacle wasn't the only mystery ordering gooch to behold. You know what else was on the Diamond Shipping List this week? Eddie Campbell's new book: The Black Diamond Detective Agency. Eddie Campbell, friend and occasional collaborator to Alan Moore. Arguably one of the finest writer/artist self-contained dynamic creator duos out there. Critically acclaimed Eddie Campbell, whose teaser for The Black Diamond Detective Agency was one of the books to appear during Free Comic Book Day. For fuck's sake, I *got* the damn Free Book from this very LCS, and now you don't even order the damn thing? You have From Hell. You have Alec. But you didn't order this. Fucking hell, alrighty then.
I'm at the point where I would seriously consider changing stores to frequent based on this series of mishaps, but there are no other options. Unfortunately, this is the (ahem) "best" (a relative term for sure) store I've been able to find in my area.
Stop acting like a bunch of retarded sea donkeys.
Graphic Novel(s) Of The Month
It's another "three-fer" this month, since I'm too busy and worn out to do an in-depth review of one work, so you get three short ones! See, everyone wins! I get some of my day back and you get three very solid recommendations...
Fell: Limited Edition Hardcover (Image): One of Warren Ellis' best writing efforts to date. Ellis proves that he is a genre master and genre "tinkerer" here. What I think he does so skillfully is take a pretty tired genre (the cop/crime one) and infuse it with some horror elements, the combination of which transcends either original by itself. And for a little twist, the fact that the ideas are lifted from actual events only further underscores the disturbing realism of the "reality" he's creating. Throw on some inventive Ben Templesmith art (who really looks to be at the top of his game here) and you have not only an instant winner, but an instant classic. Grade A.
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 (Archaia Studios Press): Mouse Guard is one of the subtlest, yet boldest debuts in a long time. I say subtle, because superficially these look like relatively simple themes being toyed around with, survival, society, loyalty, etc. The story, on the surface, looks like a mish-mash of other pop culture influences. And artistically, some of the figures can ostensibly be quite simplistic in their representational forms. This is just a bunch of mice running around trying to preserve their hidden society... right? Wrong. Mouse Guard is bold. Yes, there are just a handful of themes. Yes, the art can be a bit stark. But, the strength of those themes, the elegance in the simplicity of those forms, and the unique world that's been created here, all stand straight up and punch you squarely between the eyes. Mouse Guard is like a shining beacon of pure thought, strong messaging, focused scripting, and skillful delivery. Grade A.
The Professor's Daughter (First Second): Not necessarily as "deep" or thoughtful as some of Joann Sfar's other work (namely, The Rabbi's Cat), but this work balances a wide-eyed innocence with some witty mischief. It's a whimsical story about life and love. Errrr, about the afterlife and undying love, anyway. Guibert's watercolors are extremely beautiful and worth the price of admission alone, they lend an airy light, almost dreamlike feel to the story that supports that balance of wonderment and fun. Grade A.
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ViaSat revenue up at $241.8 million for Q1 FY13
Telecom Lead America: ViaSat, a provider of satellite and
other wireless networking systems and services, has posted revenues of $241.8
million for Q1 FY13, up from $195.1 million for the year earlier period.
The first quarter results include new contract awards
of $332.6 million.
The company posted net loss of $14.1 million for the
first quarter FY13, as compared to net profit of $1.8 million for the first
quarter of FY12.
Segment-wise, revenues for satellite services stood at
$59.3 million, as compared to $56.9 million for the same quarter last year.
Revenues for commercial networks stood at $76.1 million for the quarter,
against $52.2 million for the first quarter of FY12.
Revenues from the government systems recorded at $106.3
million for the first quarter of FY13, as compared to $86.2 million for the
year earlier period.
During the quarter, consumer satellite terminal
installations grew by about 40 percent on a quarterly sequential basis driven
by effective promotions and improved operational processes.
Mark Dankberg, chairman and CEO of ViaSat said that
products and service segments each performed very well this quarter in the
context of their objectives.
In Q1 FY12, the company bagged $31.5 million for the
first Full Production and Fielding (FP&F) order for Multifunctional
Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS)
terminals for the U.S. government.
The company received a bandwidth services order from the
FBCB2 program office.
Furthermore, the company received $35 million award
from the Commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence (ADF) to supply UHF
Satellite Communication (Satcom) Mission System.
During the quarter, the company executed a previously
anticipated contract valued at over $40 million from LiveTV for
Ka-band in-flight Internet services for passengers on a major airline's U.S.
fleet.
In addition, the company bagged a $10
million contract from Selex Elsag Ltd for X-band antennas and MD-1366
Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modems (EBEMs).
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