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The Legend and the Hero
July 4, 2014 by DTLCT, posted in Han Dong, Mainland China Entertainment, Ruby Lin
I never thought I watch it. So serious here. I actually followed the production of it somewhat when it first filmed. Because of how butchered it would turn out to be, I didn't want to touch it. Yet I couldn't believe years later, I was sitting around watching this with my mom. How was it? Well, it was a toss between half and half for the rest of us novel followers. But I think the positive side–the whole fighting and magic effects–won over all those sides, nonsense dramas. For those who do not know the actual legends, it's going to be a REAL lost. But that's how it is so there's nothing new. As for me, I was sitting there rolling my eyes a lot at first, but soon, I totally didn't want to care about some side made-up dramas anymore so I just paid extra attention during the battle parts. That helped A LOT with getting through 2 full series of it. Yeah, funny that they thought it needed a second season. One should be enough if they cut out all the extra, side dramas and focused on developing the essential parts of the novel. But it was all right, I wanted to watch it for some people. Not too much of a loss for me. But what totally ruined it for me was the lame ending.
Liu De Kai as Jiang Zi Ya. A good choice for Jiang Zi Ya actually. Having been a fan of him since the old days, I felt it was a suitable character for him. Yet thinking about the character Jiang Zi Ya, in general, made me want to laugh. Because he seemed so helpless at times, always needing rescuing from others. But according to the novel, some events did happen so I was fine with that. Yet I still have to say for a leader, he was quite weak (like said above) and didn't keep me interested enough. I just know that he was essential to the story and that was it. And way down the road, he had gotten more and more passive (thank you scriptwriters–NOT) to the fact that he had to go and clean up the mess Ji Fa created more than focus on the battles.
Zhou Jie and Victor Huang as King Zhou Wu aka Ji Fa. I want to say that I've never been a fan of Zhou Jie, but actually watching this, he really won me over. It was just that I never got into him since the HZGG days AND possibly because of the weird Qing era hairstyle that I didn't feel like paying attention to him. Though I know he could act. But this one, he was really charming and convincing. He made the character seemed powerful and intelligent. Not to mention there was a mixture of gentleness and playfulness added in at times as well. The script had helped also. Yet changing it to Victor for part 2 was just painful. I don't know. Victor looked more like he belonged to the villain side more than this side. Then I suddenly pondered if Zhou Jie made a very good choice of not returning. Since though it was supposed to be a change of cast AND not character, they made it so that the character was SO unreasonable at times, especially how he was yelling at his siblings and being stubborn about love. It was like he was taking on his oldest brother's personality or something (like from the first part how Bo Yi Kao kept caring about love, etc). Whoever the writers were made his character really inconsistent with part 1. In fact, it had gone from bad to worse, and worse to worser. Yeah, I know "worser" is not a word, but I'm exaggerating to make a point here. Seriously? Disobeying Jiang to go search for the jade pieces? Honestly? Yeah, yeah, people might be saying it was really touching how he cared for his girl, etc. BUT he was so into the whole thing that he disregarded the soldiers and what others were fighting hard for, etc. It seemed like he was not any better than the King of Shang Zhou. OR possibly he's even worse. So why are all those people fighting for anyhow? Part 1, they exaggerated and made Ji Fa ending up with Bi Can's daughter, but it wasn't so unbearable since they only squeezed it in between some conflicts. Yet this one? Totally going from bad to worse. And it was not like I want to hate Victor either, but the script really wanted to kill him for it. At least it did for me. (It's not like I'm against romance either since my blog is filled with dramas involving romances/soaps/whatever you call it. But this story wasn't supposed to revolve around romance, honestly!)
Priscelia Chan as Zi Xian. Funny that they made her Bi Can's daughter and even let her become Jiang Zi Ya's disciple. However, I actually liked this addition to the story and felt that was kind of a riot at times. At least she was the strong character and NOT nagging type. She was quite brave and was able to contribute to the plot majorly without being too 'in your face' at times. Which was good for me.
Bonnie Xian as teenager Ne Zha. So cute and funny. I read some comments about the confusion of Ne Zha being a guy or a girl and I have to laugh. The majority of past adaptations cast a girl to portray the role. (NOT sure if it was due to some superstition or something, I don't know. It just has been that way.) Ne Zha was just plain cool in here. Having Ne Zha appeared made the plot tenfold more interesting, aside from Huang Fei Hu already ruling the show in here.
Wu Lei as childhood Ne Zha. The kid was soooo cute! It didn't matter if the role was supposed to be so mischievous but he was one cute kid. Good child actor also since he managed to exude the mischievousness to the max. Then the later parts with crying and all.
Han Dong as Er Lang Shen Yang Jian. OMG, so handsome and so cool in here! He didn't appear until like more than the last half of the first part. But made up for all the made-up lame plots/episode fillers previously. It was like he saved the show for me in a lot of ways. Glad they made his character cool like it was supposed to be in the novel and didn't reduce him to some nonsense character. Then he got to do lots of cool stuff too in part 2. I was so glad they didn't replace the cast OR I would've stopped watching, same with how it was with Ne Zha. Then somehow, they just ended up pushing his character aside along the way, which I don't mind as much as long as there were other characters involved and they kept the plot going at the right pace with some of the battles. And yeah, having him being in charge of the food supplies was important since no one could snatch it from him, etc. However, what I do mind was that they not only dragged the plot out to the point of unbearable with some of the love stuff (that didn't even exist in the novel) but also dragged him in as part of the stupid conspiracy while the other gods and goddesses and other deities were helping with that one big battle. (What the hell? I couldn't blame him since the plot was that way BUT the plot was just pathetic trying to use his skills like that–and at such a hectic time where more pressing matters needed attention toward.)
Tay Ping Hui and Ix Shen as Huang Fei Hu. Okay, I like Ix Shen. He looked very cool in Angel Lover. But this one? Tay Ping Hui hands down. He looked so powerful as the general. I got used to Ix later on but it still didn't feel right. I think it was because of Tay Ping Hui as Huang Fei Hu that I stuck around that long or hung on long enough for some other key characters to appear. And indeed, Ix's portrayal did grow on me later since they managed to keep his character consistent even with the change in cast. The most powerful scene must be his death. YET I felt it was for a really stupid reason. It was because he wanted to see the stupid ghost.
Zhang Bo Jun as Li Jing. When he first appeared, I felt like he didn't suit the role at all. It might have to do with the fact that Huang Fei Hu was so tall and overpowering others around him. Yet I later got used to him. This story made him less cruel (as it appeared at first) regarding destroying Ne Zha's shrine, etc. They tried to cut back on that, which was funny how their priorities were. I didn't want to drag the whole matter out anyway, but it seemed I rather see it focus on relevant matters than other side stuff.
Wang Hai Di and Ding Ting as Jin Zha. Ne Zha's oldest brother. Didn't notice much since there were too many characters but good enough for me.
Steve Ma and Ray Lui as King Shang Zhou. Seriously? I have to say that Ray Lui rules! Yeah, people might be saying how they made Steve Ma more handsome and possibly more appealing in many ways to watch. However, the character was not supposed to be handsome. I felt like the image they created for Ray was more suitable. Not to mention how Ray looked fiercer and powerful. Not saying I hate Steve Ma since I really like both actors, and think they're good looking in their own way. Just that Steve leaned on the side of looking like some lovesick dude, almost as bad as Bo Yi Kao, not really exuding the cruel king image as much. Though if Steve wanted, he was able to achieve the "fierce" look at some parts. They tried to let others pity Steve or something. 'Cause it seemed like they were saying 'poor, rich king' kind of idea. Though people leaning on 'love' stuff would root for him because of what he did for love, like the other goddess said, he doesn't care for his people at all.
Fan Bing Bing and Ruby Lin as Su Da Ji. Um…have to say FBB was more convincing with taking the role of a fox. She exuded the cruel side and somewhat of the struggle between the fox and the real Su Da Ji really well. Plus, she was willing to go all out on the whole 'seduction' scenes so I guess that worked for her. Ruby tried to be super mischievous and was really cunning at times. Yet she was just too cute to be an evil fox demon, lol. I had fun watching her but I felt it was funnier than anything. And Ruby was so reserved in her outfits so she had become a cute little fox instead.
Miao Hai Zhong/ Miao Hao Jun as Shen Gong Bao. I swear he was like the master/pro of PR back then in the days. If not, how could he persuade them and/or recruit all of those people to die for him? He was sure slick. Yet he seemed to get away with it every time. (It reminds me of a certain someone in modern days.)
Du Zhi Guo as Su Hu. Su Da Ji's father. SAD, tragic moments, especially how he was torn in between saving other people and sacrificing his daughter. Then knowing that it was some demon possessing his daughter–and that his daughter had to die later as well, etc.
Lou Qi as Wu Ji. Jiang Zi Ya's disciple. One of the actual disciples in the novel. Had fun watching him and how he got a good amount of screen time, but it collapsed later when they made way for the soap of other stuff. Yeah, I'm rolling my eyes again.
Qi Fang as Deng Chan Yu. OMG, one of the feisty and funny girls in here that actually existed in the novel. I loved watching her scenes and her constant bicker with her shorty husband, lol. Her death was actually the most tragic or seemed that way and it got me actually almost tearing up, unlike some of the senseless scenes in here. All the flashbacks and the background music were all it needed to capture their moments.
Mi Zi An as Princess Long Ji. Cute and another character actually from the novel. Except they did change some details regarding her. She should appear more, not some senseless characters.
Died along the way or didn't appear much or just plain didn't have anything to contribute to the plot in general
Tang Guo Qiang as Yuan Shi Tian Zun. One of the most powerful gods. I cannot believe they dragged him into one of the most stupid moments of the plot too. Probably just to say, "One of the powerful gods said it too so it must be right" kind of thing.
Wu Ma as Shang Rong. The late actor took this very righteous role and he totally nailed it. It was super frustrating to see him die and like that, but that was what happened.
Guo Kai Min as Bi Gan. Poor guy. Yet it had to be that way, considering how his nephew was already WAY beyond help, even before Da Ji came into the picture.
Jin Qiao Qiao as Empress Jiang. She was a brave queen yet couldn't escape either. Loved her as the elegant and graceful empress. Too bad with her fate.
Xu Huan Shan as Wen Tai Shi. For some weird reason, I just plain don't like him. Well, it was obvious since he was on the other side. Yet I swear he was not that likable even if he tried to use his power against the king and made him obey, etc. He was so oblivious to stuff at times, especially with the rant of how Huang Fei Hu betrayed them. (The guy's wife and sister DIED, what else did the old man need as proof?) So he was actually one of those elders that I didn't care for.
Eddie Kwan as Bo Yi Kao. I swear they made him so weak and so wishy-washy in here that it wasn't even funny. I usually felt sad or pissed off when they kill him off in some of the other versions. But this one, I was just glad. Yeah, heartless, but the character got ruined because of other made-up catalysts.
Liu Tao as Moon Fairy. I enjoyed her scenes in here, however little it was. She wasn't supposed to be in the story anyway, but they made it dramatic with the other couple so whatever. But she sure exuded the fairy-like look.
Fan Bing Bing as Moon Fairy. Seriously? What a way to try and come back to the show. And that was my reaction when I saw her name in the cast list. But my reaction when the scenes came around involving the Moon Fairy was "What?" Because of the somewhat blurry effects so I can't really see if it was her. But it was strange making Ji Fa seeing that she resembled Su Da Ji.
Wang Li Ke as Zi Yu. Seriously? Why did they create her character except for episode fillers and another distraction to the overall theme? I swear I couldn't even like her at all. From the start, she was just boring, but I accepted that they wanted to waste time. Then she just went from boring to annoying several episodes later, with her whole tantrums and demanding Ji Fa personally go fetch her. Really? Oh, not to mention her rudeness to Lei Zhen Zi later during their first encounter. What the hell was that? And she became even more useless and annoying as time went by. I never imagined I would say "useless" for any character, BUT she sure pushed past that breach. (Since I don't like to think of it that way, even at times when characters aren't my favorites but they could be there for a short time, etc.) What was the point of making her running off, going through some painful trials, committing suicide, and then try to revive her? What? Waste of time. I do get all the reasons for her character and personality and all the pain she went through BUT again, in such a story, why were the scriptwriters torturing us with the soap-ville stuff? It was like trying to raise her character up yet failed since they did give her a lot of credit for stuff throughout. It was like the world revolved around her BUT not really. I'm probably considered heartless by now but I'm the rare few that felt so strongly against her. (Or possibly the only one feeling that way.) As for Wang Li Ke, I looked up some of her pictures outside and I swear she looks better in real life. (And people think I was attacking WLK? NO, I was talking about the character.) What really irked me though was how they were on this journey to purify her before resurrecting her again, as if saying she was somehow "dirty" because she got raped. Yes, I was really pissed off at the scriptwriters for making it seemed that way. I didn't like her character but didn't like how they implied that people who weren't obedient would eventually get raped or killed, etc. Sure, it was during a turbulent time and so chaotic, considering how they were at war, etc. But that was soooo wrong to make it that way. Yet, why should I be surprised, right?
Couples/Friendships/Bonds/Whatever else:
Zhou Jie and Priscelia Chan as a couple. Cute couple! I liked how they were somewhat of a bickering couple. Very subtle at times and it was enough to the story, NOT too lame and draggy like how some of the other parts in here were. So I didn't mind if they exaggerated the thing about the two characters getting together, etc.
Ray Lui and Ruby Lin. Thanks to my sister, I suddenly remember that they had collaborated in this old ATV series where he was Zhao Chao and she was Princess Fei Feng. They didn't end up together since he didn't like her and she was later married to someone else. But it was really funny seeing them together like this and this time as a couple. Sometimes I enjoy their scenes (though there were indeed cruel and 'shaking head' parts but that was somewhat going along with the story) more than others. Then it got WAY more dramatic so I was like "ugh" as well.
How the disciples of various characters were fighting at times. OR more like they were competing to see who got there first or completed a certain task first. That was hilarious and I loved those parts. It was actually funny, unlike some parts they tried too hard.
Interestingly Funny or more like "What?":
Some of them were actually funny of how they made up stuff AND others were just worth some head shaking or eye-rolling moments.
Bo Yi Kao and Su Da Ji were engaged before Da Ji was forced into going into the palace. Really? When did that happen? Not only that was outrageous with their supposed relationship along with how they were somehow linked to the Zhou side, but it led to some really draggy subplots later, like for Bo Yi Kao's focus on love only, not caring for other stuff. Well, he did pull himself out of it when he realized it was going to harm his family BUT still, unnecessary plots.
One of the two guys by King Shang Zhou's side is actually Su Hu's cousin. Really? When did that happen? And here we go again with them linking together different characters.
Ne Zha's mother was actually Huang Fei Hu's sister. REALLY? So they wanted to connect the loyal/good people together. But seriously? Like who would believe that one? I actually let it slide since I was laughing the whole time, but still. It seemed like they were eager to link different characters in here.
The exaggerated love between King Shang Zhou and Daji. Or more like with the fox-spirit. Like seriously? That went on and on for the majority of the first part, which I was fine with since it didn't last long. Yet it just kept dragging on with how the fox spirit had fallen for the king for real and even wanted to help him keep his dynasty. Really? And what was more was using reasons or excuses for the king's behaviors at times throughout the story, like in part one with him not really doing it on purpose for causing the death of Huang Fei Hu's wife. Really?
Princess Long Ji is actually the late King Zhou Wen's adopted daughter. WOW, really? Yeah, I'm saying "really" A LOT. But it's that outrageous with how they try to connect different stories together.
Anything having to do with Zi Yu and Ji Fa for that matter. (Part 2 for Ji Fa since I liked him in part 1.) AND yes, I have to pick on them again. But since the storyline kept emphasizing their relationship, I think it's fair game. Again, what the hell was that? Episode fillers and waste of time. I'm talking about characters and plot surrounding them, NOT the actor and actress SO don't jump in trying to say I'm just hating them or jealous with them or something along those lines. And by the time I got to almost the end (since I was still hanging on for some characters), it got from worser to worsest. Because not only were the story-line draggy and pointless, it dragged Yang Jian into their stupid conspiracy, which made him miss the last battle between the disciples of the gods and all. Then making it seem like some epic romance by dragging one of the higher gods in by praising their so-called love story.
Lei Zhen Zi was made into a senseless character. I didn't remember much from the first part except he was cool enough. Yet again like characters in the 2nd part, he was reduced to some senseless role. Like he would go around and try to search for one of Ji Fa's chicks like that. There's a war going on! His mission (according to his master) was to go help Jiang Zi Ya fight in the battles, NOT go search for Ji Fa's chick. Then eventually, I give up on his character altogether, especially with how he blamed Ne Zha for Zi Yu's death. Like really? It was a slap in the face to be called stealing someone's woman when Ne Zha was outside. Of course, Ne Zha had to go confront Zi Yu and asked what the hell was going on.
The King of Shang Zhou went to Heaven to suck Ji Fa's energy out of the star that represented Ji Fa? Really? Who thought of this one? Another episode filler?
The monkey/ape who fought with Yang Jian near the end will turn into Sun Wu Kong in the future. What? Um, like really? I laughed harder than the rest of the made-up stuff. It was actually funny and interesting how they tried to link both stories together. But seriously? I couldn't stop laughing until the next day. The characters from both works were linked later because the ones who fought against each other in this part will eventually become gods/goddesses or fairies of different sorts. But trying to link Sun Wu Kong in because that one ape also knew the same skills as Yang Jian? LOL!
Jiang Zi Ya reserved a spot for himself YET gave it to Huang Fei Hu later. The BIGGEST what in here. Like seriously? Jiang wasn't supposed to be one of them since it wasn't his fate. Huang Fei Hu was already secured for that one spot, to begin with. There was no "dividing the pig" after the battle, seriously. AND having that part with Jiang arguing with his late ex-wife was also QUITE stupid and off.
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"Can it get any worse than this?" is like a dare to the production team. YES, it's true for part 2 mostly BUT every time I utter that phrase out loud, the answer delivered somewhere several scenes later or several episodes later seemed to say, "Challenged accepted." I'm so serious.
Part 2? Like seriously? I meant okay, I know some of the details for part 2 were what happened in the novel, more or less. But did they have to split it? I think if they cut out all the nonsense crap and the exaggerated love stories (on both sides actually), they could fit it into 40 eps or so.
What could have been focused on? There were a lot of interesting stories in the novel and could have been focused on instead of some made-up senseless stuff that couldn't match up to it. In fact, I'm tempted to go read the novel again and extract stuff from it that was more relevant. (My first read was somewhat unsuccessful because of some side stuff so I didn't finish exactly but knew some of the things were irrelevant.)
What was good about it?
Yes, Apparently I'm saving this topic for last because I rather end it with a positive note (or whatever is left of it that I could find).
Effects. Seriously, loved the effects and it was really suitable for these types of stories.
Ne Zha. YES, the cute kid actor and eventually the actress who portrayed the character. Plus all the cool stuff Ne Zha got, later on, weapon wise and the skills acquired.
Yang Jian. NO, Yang Jian's NOT supposed to be under command of that Ji Fa. Since Ji Fa wasn't that bossy in the novel. Besides, Yang Jian only listened to his master, who they merged it in and gave a lot of credit to that one god, BUT he wasn't supposed to be Yang Jian's master in the novel. And when he was sent down to help Jiang, he only listened to Jiang, NOT some idiot. Aside from that, Han Dong is now my favorite Yang Jian. So handsome, so cool, and all. YET they ruined him near the end. BUT I guess it wasn't his fault.
Huang Fei Hu, mostly Tay Ping Hui, but yeah. Loved the character overall and he was the sole reason I stuck around for more than the first half of the story (like stated before) and managed to hang on.
Ji Fa–BUT only the first part. YES, I have to say it again, Zhou Jie made a very wise decision for not coming back.
Zi Xian. Priscelia made it very cute and likable at times, but she was also a very strong and admirable person.
Deng Chan Yu and her shorty husband. Favorite couple in part 2 since they were sooooo funny. Too bad they had to die tragically as well.
Recommended? After all my rants, it's more like from the side of the minority who couldn't stand it anymore. But for people who enjoy it or like the cast, go ahead. I actually don't think it's worth it and if possible, just fast forward or search around for scenes that you might enjoy and watch. 'Cause I swear I wasted like millions of brain cells watching it. (My fault actually, but since my mom wanted to watch and I somehow was just sitting there, I might as well.) But one thing's for sure, I will try to avoid this producer and director's works for the future JUST to eliminate another mistake I might make.
Tagged Bonnie Xian 冼色麗, Ding Ting 丁汀, Du Zhi Guo 杜志国, Eddie Kwan 關禮傑, Fan Bing Bing 范冰冰, Guo Kai Min 郭凱敏, Han Dong 韩栋, Ix Shen 沈傾掞, Jin Qiao Qiao 金巧巧, Liu Xiao Hu 刘晓虎, Lou Qi 娄淇, Miao Hao Jun 苗皓钧, Priscelia Chan 曾诗梅, Qi Fang 齐芳, Ray Lui 呂良偉, Roy Liu 劉德凱, Ruby Lin 林心如, Steve Ma 馬景濤, Tamia Liu 刘涛, Tang Guo Qiang 唐国强, Tay Ping Hui 郑斌辉, The Legend and the Hero 封神榜, Victor Huang 黃維德, Wang Hai Di 王海地, Wu Lei 吴磊, Wu Ma 午馬, Xu Huan Shan 许还山, Zhang Bo Jun 张柏俊, Zhou Jie 周杰
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Q: Guidance to migrate to Fusion Tables API v1.0 With the impending deprecation of the Fusion Tables SQL API, I want to ensure my application continues to operate as expected.
I use the Google Visualization api to visualize and query the Fusion tables like this:

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My question is, what URL endpoints do I have to change to ensure my application continues working?
I would really appreciate some guidance on this subject.

A: Only the Fusion Tables API changed, see the migration guide for details.

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*To visualize the map you use FusionTablesLayer, there you don't have a API endpoint, just make sure to use the encrypted table id.

*Here you use the Google Visualization API, which did not change. But if you use the Google Visualization API to get data (rather than to visualize data), you should consider to use the Fusion Tables API instead.

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to "direct the Minister of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba and the Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor James Momoh to immediately reverse the unlawful, unjust and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff, which reportedly occurred in December 2022."
SERAP also urged him to "ensure the investigation of the spending of public funds as 'investments and bailouts' by successive governments to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and generating companies (GenCos) since 2005, and prosecution of cases of corruption and mismanagement."
Following reported approval by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), electricity tariffs were increased across DisCos in the country in December 2022. Several prepaid customers have reportedly confirmed the increase. Both the Minister of Power and NERC have refused to confirm or deny the increase.
In the letter dated 7 January, 2023 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: "The increase in electricity tariff would exacerbate the extreme poverty across the country, and undermine the ability of millions of Nigerians to satisfy basic human needs."
SERAP said, "the increase in electricity tariff failed to follow due process. It is entirely inconsistent and incompatible with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 [as amended], the Electric Power Sector Reform Act and the country's international human rights obligations."
According to SERAP, "millions of Nigerians continue to live in darkness despite the spending by successive governments of trillions of naira as investments and bailouts to electricity companies."
The letter, read in part: "the increase is unjustified, especially given the unreliable, inefficient and poor quality of electricity in the country. Rather than providing electricity discounts to poor Nigerians, successive governments continue to give bailouts to electricity companies."
"We would be grateful if the recommended measures are taken within 7 days of the receipt and/or publication of this letter. If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall consider appropriate legal actions to compel your government to comply with our request in the public interest."
"Your government should have used the report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which shows damning revelations that some 133 million Nigerians are poor as a basis to improve access to regular electricity supply, and extend electricity to remote rural households."
"The latest increase in electricity tariff is coming on the heels of the NBC report which shows that over half of the population of Nigeria are multidimensionally poor and cook with dung, wood or charcoal, rather than cleaner energy. High deprivations are also apparent nationally in sanitation, time to healthcare, food insecurity, and housing."
"Access to regular electricity supply would improve the quality of life of the population."
"Electricity is an essential public service but millions of Nigerians continue to pay the price for corruption in the electricity sector–staying in darkness, but still made to pay crazy electricity bills. Electricity supply remains inadequate and irregular."
"Regular and uninterrupted access to electricity is a fundamental human right. Your government has legal obligations to ensure that the operations of NERC and electricity companies do not impair the effective enjoyment of the right."
"Access to affordable electricity services is a prerequisite for improving the condition of people living in poverty. It is a means to generate other important services that mitigate poverty, bearing in mind that access to electricity facilitates the eradication of poverty."
"The hike in tariff would increase financial burdens for socially and economically vulnerable Nigerians and further marginalize and disproportionately affect them, and exacerbate their vulnerability to discrimination."
"The failure of successive governments and high-ranking government officials to prevent widespread and systematic corruption in the electricity sector and to bring suspected perpetrators to justice is the primary cause of the exploitation of electricity consumers."
"Investigating the spending of investments and bailouts by successive governments in DISCOS and prosecuting anyone suspected of corruption and mismanagement of public funds, and recovering any proceeds of crime would end a culture of impunity in the power sector, and improve access to and affordability of electricity in Nigeria."
"Successive governments have failed to increase power generation and provide Nigerians with regular and uninterrupted electricity supply, with many electricity contracts shrouded in secrecy, and trillions of Naira going down the drain.
"Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 [as amended] provides that, 'the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.'"
"Under Section 16(1)(a)(b), your government has the obligations to 'harness the resources of the nation and promote national prosperity and an efficient, a dynamic and self-reliant economy', and to 'secure the maximum welfare, freedom and happiness of every citizen.'"
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DESCRIPTION - The Mountain Whitefish maintains an average length of 8-12 inches and the world record weight is 4 pounds 7 ounces. The overall coloration is silvery with light or dark brown or olive on the back.
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RELATION TO MAN - The Mountain Whitefish has been fished by fly or with a small baited hook for food for many years.


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Total Control Wrestling Kickstarter Spotlight
Total Control Wrestling
Designer: J. Brian Jones
Number of Players: 1+. It can be played solo or with as many people who want to participate.
Time: DEPENDS
Find on KICKSTARTER HERE.
Total Control Wrestling! The game where you decide how the storylines unfold on TV!
Total Control Wrestling provides players with an entire game system focused on a wrestling promotion with a weekly TV show. Every week, the show builds on the characters, storylines, feuds, and angles of the previous shows. It's like watching your favorite weekly wrestling show on TV. You never know what will happen, who will show up, or what matches you may see. But one thing is for sure… it will lead to a knock-down, drag-out, feud-settling match down the road!
Create your own wrestlers or use those included in the game to get right into the action! The random creation process allows you to generate a wrestler's physical stats, never knowing what you may get. Will it be a giant? Or a luchador? Then you decide the wrestler's style and attributes to fit the prototype. Alternately, players can disregard the random process and assign any stats and attributes as they see fit, making the wrestler of their dreams! Perhaps you want to make replicas of the stars you watch on TV? You can do that, too! Total Control Wrestling lets you take Total Control!
The game system allows players to customize and use whatever elements they want and disregard the rest. Players can track everything built into the game system or use the most basic aspects for matches. Only want to use the Match Charts to determine winners in one-off matches? You can. Want to leave out the XP and Character Progression? You can do that without affecting the rest of the game. If detailing all the Feuds is too much work, leave that out and let the charts tell the stories from one show to the next. For the ultimate experience, get out some paper and pencils and run an entire promotion, keeping track of every stat, win, loss, storyline, angle, and feud from beginning to end. Total Control Wrestling does just that… gives you Total Control of the game!
The Chart Manual guides the general action of the TV show. However, players add the details, develop the personalities, and use their own creativity to enhance the show as it tells the stories from week-to-week. Angles, interviews, and scenarios will build Feuds between rivals until they can settle it once-and-for-all in the ring. New feuds will emerge, old feuds will re-start, wrestlers will turn on each other, and more! The game system provides the methods and means, but it is up to you to decide how and why it happened. You have Total Control!
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Total Control Wrestling will be live on KICKSTARTER until Tue, June 29 2021 2:00 PM PDT, and has a funding goal of $5,000.
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Labor Day Weekend is one of the most popular weekends for boaters. And that means there will be tons of boats rafting up with friends in a scenic cove or near a sunny sandbar. Boats tie up side-to-side so owners and their guests can walk from deck to deck to visit, swim and party with their peers.
1. Choose your raft-up spot carefully. Pick an area that is sheltered from the wind and waves. Stay clear of navigation channels and cruising lanes.
2. The first boat in the raft-up should position itself with the whole group in mind, and set both a bow and stern anchor.
3. When approaching the raft-up, have fenders and lines ready. Tell passengers to keep their arms and legs inside the boat at all times. Approach the raft-up slowly. Tie up to one of the end boats using bow and stern lines.
4. Stagger the boats. Position them so each one is slightly ahead of or behind the boat next to it. This will keep rigging from touching if the boats are rocked by a wake.
5. Boaters who can't stay long should tie up on the outside of the raft-up to facilitate their departure.
6. Turn off your boat's engine to eliminate the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning, and so your prop won't be turning with people in the water.
7. Exercise common courtesy. Ask a boat owner for permission before boarding his or her boat, even if you are just crossing their deck or platform.
8. Designate a Sober Skipper for the trip home. Pack plenty of water and juice for hydration.
9. Even in hot weather, children should wear life jackets. This will keep them safe, particularly when walking from boat to boat or swimming off the raft-up.
10. Appoint weather watchers for the whole group. Ask them to listen to the radio and check their smartphones' Sea Tow App's Weather/Radar function for possible storm activity in the area. To download the free Sea Tow App to your iPhone or Android smartphone, visit www.seatow.com/app.


Gregory Troxell is Augusta County Public Schools' director of operations and maintenance.
He tells The News Leader the district's 1.8-megawatt solar array will be the largest of any Virginia public school division.
The district announced plans for the installation over the summer.
A total of 5,266 solar panels are going in, enough to provide about one-third of the seven schools' yearly electricity, on average. The district has said it expects to save nearly $500,000 over a 20-year period.


(Lincoln City) – It's that time of year again, with the labyrinth walks on the central Oregon coast held at the Lincoln City Cultural Center (LCCC) on September 22. This time around, volunteer labyrinth leader Darlene Muller creates a peaceful space around this painted canvas, complete with light refreshments, soft music and flowers, and invites the community to walk and meditate.
This fall event is a special one, marking the arrival of the Dance of Universal Peace as well.
The labyrinth will be open for quiet, meditative walking from 4 to 7 pm, with Muller offering guidance. At 7:30 p.m., the Dances of Universal Peace begin, where song and dance will be at the center.
The indoor hand-painted canvas labyrinth is modeled after the one in Chartres Cathedral. In its simplest form it is a single winding path leading to the center and back out. The lotus in the center signifies a place for prayer, meditation, and reflection. The labyrinth is an ancient symbol, known in many cultures for thousands of years. All are asked to honor the silence and be respectful of others along the path. In addition to holiday celebrations, people are also known to walk in honor of loved ones who have passed on, to give thanks or ask for help, and to enter the mystery of life. There are as many reasons as there are walkers, and all are welcome, say organizers.
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, easy-to-learn movements and sacred songs honoring spiritual traditions from around the world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, the Goddess, Celtic and Native American traditions. These dances are taught globally and serve as a way of promoting tolerance and respect for different religious and spiritual traditions. People attend the dances to learn and grow, for spiritual reasons, to have a relaxing, heart-opening and meditative experience or simply because they enjoy connecting with others thru song and dance.
There is a suggested minimum donation of $2 for the walk and $5 for the dance. For more information, call the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 541-994-9994. The Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Hwy. 101, in the historic Delake School in Lincoln City.


By now, we all know that Emirates is on a massive recruitment drive as it looks for hundreds (if not thousands) of new recruits to join its cabin crew community. The Dubai-based airline has seriously ramped up its recruitment efforts in the last couple of months after it suddenly ended its year-long hiring freeze.
There are some locations that seem to fare better than others – for example, the United Kingdom and Australia have multiple Open Day's planned, while destinations such as Morrocco and Switzerland may only get one or two visits in the next few months. Other countries, most notably the USA, as well as destinations across Africa are yet to see any recruitment events announced.
Normally candidates are expected to keep up to date with what events are being held via the official Emirates careers website. You can also keep track of events on our website as part of our in-depth application guide – this also shows where events have previously been held and where events have been announced but then subsequently cancelled.
But rather unusually, Emirates has taken the decision to directly appeal to Lebanese candidates to join its ranks of cabin crew. The airline says it's looking for "open-minded, helpful, friendly and service-oriented candidates" who will deliver the airline's "award-winning onboard experience to customers".
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Both Open Day's will start at 8 am sharp and candidates are encouraged to get to the event as early as possible.
Emirates promises successful candidates an "entire employment package" which includes: a tax-free income, free "high standard shared accommodation", free transport to/from work, and medical and dental cover. Oh and let's not forget the concessional travel benefits.
The Open Day will start with a short presentation about Emirates and the role of cabin crew before attendees have an opportunity to ask any questions they might have. Recruiters will then collect CV's and review applications before shortlisting candidates for an Assessment Day.
In the last few weeks we've become aware of the Emirates recruitment team struggling to keep on top of the enormous task at hand. Individual candidates have been left in the lurch with little or no information, while emails and phone calls from successful applicants go unanswered.
It's therefore little surprise that the team are currently looking to bolster their numbers with tempoary recruiters who will take on ad-hoc tasks as soon as possible.


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Why the TSA's award-winning Instagram account is hilarious and unexpected
The account is hardly what you'd expect from a government agency — which is exactly what Bob Burns, the man who runs it, is going for.
Bob Burns, a TSA public affairs specialist and the agency's social media lead, poses with confiscated weapons at the Dayton International Airport in Dayton, Ohio on April 28, 2018. Burns runs the popular TSA Instagram account.Maddie McGarvey / for NBC News
April 29, 2018, 2:17 PM UTC / Updated April 29, 2018, 2:17 PM UTC
Don't you hate it when you're at the airport, ready to fly out, and agents with the Transportation Security Administration say you can't bring your supermarket-grade meat slicer in your carry-on? Or your enormous lobster?
Next time, better check the TSA's Instagram account first for some travel tips.
The surprisingly amusing and wildly popular social media account of the government agency charged with keeping the skies safe is filled with absurd items that passengers attempt to get through security, paired with hilarious, often pun-filled captions about what is and isn't allowed past checkpoints.
There are also plenty of photos of fluffy, tail-wagging TSA explosive detection canines.
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It's hardly what you'd expect from a government agency — which is exactly what Bob Burns, the man who runs it, is going for.
"When people come to our account, they're surprised we've got an Instagram, first of all," Burns, a TSA public affairs specialist and the agency's social media lead, told NBC News. "Secondly, they're kind of taken aback by the tone we use — in a good way. 'Is this really a government agency having fun and talking to me like I'm a human?'"
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"The shock value is 'Oh my God, these people are trying to bring these things on planes and I'm sitting next to these people,'" he added. "It's kind of the perfect storm of 'This is pretty cool, I'm going to follow this.'"
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The account, started by Burns in 2013, has nearly 870,000 followers. In 2015, Rolling Stone deemed it the fourth best Instagram account on its list of top 100 accounts — one slot above Beyoncé's.
Confiscated weapons at the Dayton International Airport in Dayton, Ohio.Maddie McGarvey / for NBC News
This past week, the account won three Webby Awards, the top recognition for internet excellence.
"I think that a lot of people are hesitant to go into social media at a corporate level, because they're afraid of the criticisms that comes with it," Burns said. "If the TSA can do it, anybody can do it. We're actually changing the conversation from 'I had to wait in this line, TSA is so horrible,' to 'Did you see what TSA is finding? Now I understand why I have to wait in these lines. There's all this crazy stuff.'"
Among Burns' favorite "crazy stuff": a life-sized prop corpse from the "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" movie that a passenger in the Atlanta International Airport decided to bring through a checkpoint.
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"He wheeled him up to the checkpoint in a wheelchair. It just so happened that the movie prop was just the right size to go through" the conveyer belt, Burns said.
Burns, 47, doesn't have a social media background, and he didn't plan on a career in aviation security. A musician who was once struggling to make ends meet, Burns started at the TSA as a screener in Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport one year to the day after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, as a way to make a steadier income. (TSA was created in the aftermath of Sept. 11.)
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Brand-new to the field, Burns said he volunteered for "anything and everything," including serving as the spokesman for a TSA advisory council, and he moved up the ranks. The bosses took notice of his love of communications, and asked him to start a blog for the TSA in 2008.
Burns posted pictures of the wacky items found in carry-ons on the blog. When he discovered Instagram and started using it himself, he "just knew these images would be a big hit."
He was right. Within a couple of weeks of starting the TSA account, he caught the attention of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who highlighted the posts on his show and said that the TSA uses "more hashtags than a 13-year-old girl." The number of followers kept growing from there.
Burns — who lives in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area with his wife, two daughters, and dog named Rusty — doesn't take the photos that he posts. All of them are taken by supervisors at checkpoints, he said, often in poor lighting.
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"It doesn't really have to be a strong picture, as long as the picture is of something of interest and as long as I can back it up with a good caption," he said.
And while Burns enjoys entertaining people, he said the TSA's account serves a real purpose. It regularly highlights the number of firearms found in carry-ons. (Last week it was 79).
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The lighthearted posts are meant to complement the serious business of keeping Americans safe, he said.
"It's a very important balance," Burns said. "There's a cheekiness to it, but I also try to educate and prove travel tips. A lot of officers say that they appreciate that, that it makes their job easier."


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NFL The NFL Players & Their Money-Making Opportunities
The NFL Players & Their Money-Making Opportunities
NFL is the leading sport in the US, and league clubs finance the association. The major revenue sources of the NFL are TV broadcasting, license rights, ticket sales, and sponsorship. But have you ever wondered how the players make money? If you are familiar with NFL, you must be aware that the off-season is relatively longer than the on-season. In that case, the major question arises, what are the possibilities left for the players to make money when the livescore table is empty? This article covers all the answers to the above question, so if you are a big fan of the NFL, stick to the last to know about the money-making opportunities for the NFL players.
How do NFL Players Make Money During Off-Season?
The major event of the NFL is the Super Bowl which usually occurs during September, but before that, a Pro Bowl event occurs. But in this event, the players who already signed the club for Super Bowl can't participate, but if their club wins, they will get the financial benefits. This kind of incentive is one source of money the NFL players get without participating in the Pro Bowl, but their club must participate.
Additionally, there are some other sources, too, so let's see about some NFL players who made good money during the Off-Season of NFL.
Glover Quin
Glover Quin, the former football safety who played for Houston, Texas, for four seasons and Detroit Lions for six seasons, applied the utmost strategy to make money. In the field, he was outstanding, and out of the field, his monetary policy was terrific. Quin believed that spending money on luxurious items is useless as the best way to make money is the investment.
Quin made good money through the investment approach and used his savings for the same. When he was in the field, he used 30% of his salary for the livelihood of the family and the remaining he saved. Later, he invested his savings in the blue-chip stocks, and after some years, he made an amazing profit. So, he suggested the youth and the current NFL players invest the money in other sectors rather than spending on unnecessary items.
Marshawn Lynch, aka Beast Mode, is known for his running style and also, and he won the Super Bowl title with Seattle Seahawks. Lynch is one of the finest players in the NFL, and he made a lot of money through multiple sources; on the football field only, he earned $56 million.
If you go through his net worth in 2022, it is $35 million, and the major source is the investment in the companies. Lynch made good money through the endorsement, and the major companies on the list are Nike, Microsoft, Activision, Subway, and others. If you go much deeper, you will find some more names, i.e., Beast Mobile and BMX bike. Lynch advertises the beast mobile and BMX bike; he is the one for the brand's popularity.
Kirk Cousins, the current quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings and the former player of Michigan, made good money through NFL and other investment sources. The current net worth of Kirk is $50 million, but in 2018, Minnesota Vikings' three-year contract with Kirk shook the entire NFL industry because the amount was $84 million, the highest one during that period.
Kirk Cousins has saved his money and invested the same in multiple sources. Furthermore, he also tells the youth and co-players that they must save money as nobody knows how much they will be on the field. So, saving the dollar and utilizing the same in a proper platform to make money is an ideal strategy to live a happy life.
The former wide receiver of Green Bay Packers is best in grabbing the money-making opportunity. Looking at this current wealth stats, you will be amazed as it is $25 million. In his profession, i.e., in eleven seasons in NFL, he made $56 million, and when he is out of the field, he utilizes the time in farming.
Jordy Nelson made a contract with several companies for the advertisement, which is the best way for a famous NFL player to earn money. If you go through the domains of the endorsements, there are many, and the top of them are Dove, Bellin Health System, Fantasy Draft, and Kohl.
The former quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts gave a new dimension to the club and was also regarded as the Comeback player of the year. The reason is that Luck stayed out of the field due to injury, but in the Pro Bowl event, he returned and made the club reach another height.
In his professional career, Luck signed the biggest deal with Indianapolis Colts, i.e., $123 million. But if you follow his life, you will find that he mostly uses the flip phone instead of an advanced one. Luck stated to the USA today on this matter and said that the phone is a mode to get connected, and he doesn't want to be associated.
The above statement shows that Luck believes in a simple life and avoids spending vain money. Furthermore, if you look at his other revenue generation sources, you will find the prime one is the endorsement. Luck made millions through the endorsement with famous brands, such as Nike, DirecTV, Panini, and Body Armor.
NFL is a great sport, and it gives a lot to the players, including the money. The same money was adequately used by most of the former players, and currently, they are well settled in life. Furthermore, some of the players used other options to use their savings, such as bonds, stocks, and others. Those players made good money and currently living a happy and lavish life. Some of them even have ongoing contracts with sports bookmakers like Sbobet and others.
The listed players in NFL show the real picture of earning money through money, and it is the best way to live life. There are some other names too on the list: Carl Nassib, Derrick Morgan, Rob Gronkowski, and others.
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Ned Ashton House
The Ned Ashton House, located at 820 Park Road in Iowa City, was built in 1947 by Edward L. "Ned" Ashton as a private residence. Ashton, who has been called "the most distinguished bridge engineer in the history of Iowa," was a professor of civil engineering at the University of Iowa from 1943 to 1957. He designed several bridges over the Mississippi River, as well as smaller bridges, such as the Benton Street Bridge, and was a pioneer in the design of welded plate girder bridges. The Ashton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 26, 2001. In October 2011, the City of Iowa City purchased the home through the CDBG Acquisition Program. As part of the requirements for purchasing this home, the City agreed to develop a plan that would preserve the historic nature of the home and help protect it from future flooding. The Ashton House will accommodate up to 100 people for meetings, reunions, parties, weddings and receptions. For more information, contact Tammy Neumann at 319-356-5210 or tammy-neumann@iowa-city.org.