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Commission a Project
Architectural Metalwork
JOHN MEDWEDEFF SCULPTOR+METALSMITH
John Medwedeff has been an independent studio artist since 1988.
His sculpture, architectural metalwork, and design are represented in private,
corporate, and public collections throughout the United States.
jmedwedeff@aol.com
Commissioned by the PGA, this trophy is 18" tall and made of formed, fabricated, and cast bronze. Designed and built by John Medwedeff. Photo from the FedEx Instagram page.
"Azimuth" is 22' x 16' x 8', fabricated stainless steel. Commissioned by the State of Louisiana for the Ogden Honors College at LSU by national competition. Photo by Anne Bujold.
"Crescendo" is 15' x 7' x 9'. COR-TEN steel. Commissioned by Lincoln Property Company for The Sound at Pennington Bend, Nashville, TN. This sculpture will develop a rich patina over time.
"Velocity" is a monumental painted steel sculpture for the Southern Illinois University Transportation Education Center. Fabricated steel, 22' x 27' x 10'.
"Paragon" is a stainless steel sculpture commissioned for Tavira at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, FL. 10' x 9' x 4'.
"Stoke" was installed in Knoxville, TN. Commissioned by Arts Knoxville through an international competition. 22' tall, forged and fabricated steel, painted.
Commissioned by urbanArt (Greater Memphis Arts Council), "Whirl" is a forged and fabricated, steel and aluminum sculpture - which is also a bench and shade shelter - located in Vance Park, overlooking the Mississippi River. Dimensions are 18' x 21' x 8'.
"Starboard", 14'6" x 9' x 2'6", COR-TEN steel, was commissioned by state competition for Joliet Community College by the Illinois Capital Development Board.
A 6.5' x 12.5' bronze identity statement designed by John Medwedeff in collaboration with architect David Plummer, Art teacher Liz Mask, and USN students. Commissioned by the University School of Nashville (TN). Forged, machined, etched, cast, carved, and fabricated bronze, stainless steel.
This monumental sculpture of three Salukis represents the past, present and future for the students of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Located on the Alumni Plaza, the work was a collaboration between studio manager Megan Robin-Abbott and John Medwedeff. It is larger than life size and unusual for our studio, which usually works in the abstract mode. Cast bronze. 18' x 4' x 5'.
"Elan Vital" is installed at the Civic Center in Fairhope, AL. National Competition. Photo by Jeremy Waak.
A stainless steel sculptural band shell and amphitheater designed by John Medwedeff, adjacent to the Sallie Logan Library, Murphysboro, IL. Greenspace designed in collaboration with Darrell Garrison, AIA, Planning Resources, Wheaton, IL. Bandshell built by the A. Zahner Co. Photo ©Jim Gilbert, 2016
"The Barton Sculptures" are two forged steel sculptures commissioned for the lobby of The Barton in St. Louis, MO. Designed and built by John Medwedeff. 6' tall each.
In September, 2014, we installed "Confluence" in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, TN. The sculpture is steel, 26' 6" x 9' x 18' 6" and was commissioned by SWH Residential Partners, LLC.
Forged and fabricated bronze, 7' 4" tall x 7' 7" long x 3' 6" wide. LeClaire Garden Court, Edwardsville, IL. "Wellspring" was commissioned by the Illinois Art-in-Architecture Program for the N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark College.
"Millennium Plaza Fountain" is forged and fabricated bronze, 16' 2" x 8' x 9' diameter. Commissioned by Montgomery County, TN for the County Courthouse in Clarksville by national competition.
Forged and fabricated steel, "Momentum" is 15.5' x 17' x 9'. Commissioned by the Illinois Art in Architecture Program for the SIUC College of Engineering by state competition.
Forged and fabricated bronze, 12' x 4' x 2.5'. "Bloom" was commissioned by private donors for Lewis & Clark College, Godfrey, IL, in memory of Lars Hoffman.
Forged and fabricated steel, "Prow" is 13' x 4' x 7.5'. Purchased by the State of Washington For Central Washington University.
The Lieber Fountain is made of forged and fabricated bronze, 12.5' x 8', 4 ½" diameter. Residential commission.
Seven colorful kites made of glass marbles, poly-carbonate tubes, and aluminum soar above the lobby of the Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington and comprise "Exuberance!" A collaborative sculpture by John Medwedeff and Erika Strecker.
"Emergence" was installed in East Lansing, in front of the Fairchild Theater on the campus of Michigan State University. This bronze sculpture is 12' tall.
"Orbit" is a forged and fabricated COR-TEN monumental sculpture. 7' x 7.6' x 5.6'. Residential commission.
"Oasis" is a monumental bronze sculptural fountain, 27' x 7' x 9'. Underwritten by David and Diane Hill and purchased with partial support from the State of Illinois Art-in-Architecture program for the campus of Harper College in Palatine, IL.
"Ocoee" is a 55" x 20" x 13" forged bronze sculpture owned by a private collector.
"Voyage" is monumental bronze sculpture created for an interior space at the headquarters of software development firm SAS Inc, located in Cary, NC. 20' x 10' x 8'
"Aperture" is installed on the University of North Carolina Charlotte campus adjacent to the lake. This steel sculpture is mounted on a bearing and can be rotated to present different views from time to time. 15' x 11.5' x 7'
Two views of "Tellico," a forged and fabricated bronze sculpture. Private collection. 36" x 10" x 8"
Forged and fabricated steel, "Willow" is 14' x 2' x 3' and was commissioned by the UrbanArt Commission for Boyle Investments, Memphis, TN.
"Apex" is a monumental, forged and fabricated, bronze sculptural fountain for the entryway to the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. 2013. 28.5' x 9' x 18'.
A monumental, forged and fabricated COR-TEN sculpture, "Nucleus" was commissioned for the entry of Terra House, a residential development in downtown Nashville, TN. 8.5' x 11' x 14'
Simply titled "Celebratory Arch," this work is a monumental, forged steel arch spanning the upper section of the stairs adjacent to the exhibition halls of the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. This photo is a view from below the arch.
This forged and fabricated, painted steel sculpture titled "Parhelion" was commissioned by Carbondale Community Arts for the grounds of the new Carbondale Community High School. Regional competition.
This forged and fabricated COR-TEN sculpture was created for a residential garden in Carterville, IL. It was installed July 15, 2016, and is not yet titled.
"Steam" is a forged and fabricated steel sculpture commissioned by the city of Jackson, Mississippi for a revitalized area of downtown Jackson. 15' x 2.5' x 3'
"Centripetal" is a monumental, forged and fabricated bronze sculpture which measures 19' x 8' x 9'. It is installed in front of the Sarasota County, FL Judicial Complex.
Made of forged and fabricated bronze (10' x 6' x 6'), the "Smysor Fountain" was the first sculpture commissioned by the Elizabeth A. Smysor Trust. Murphysboro, IL was the beneficiary of their gift, and the fountain has become a landmark and a place of celebration for locals and visitors to Murphysboro, IL.
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Reveries of the Solitary Walker
by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
After a period of forced exile and solitary wandering brought about by his radical views on religion and politics, Jean-Jacques Rousseau returned to Paris in 1770. Here, in the last two years of his life, he wrote his final work, the Reveries. In this eloquent masterpiece the great political thinker describes his sense of isolation from a society he felt had rejected his writings - and the manner in which he has come to terms with his alienation, as he walks around Paris, gazing at plants, day-dreaming and finding comfort in the virtues of solitude and the natural world. Meditative, amusing and lyrical, this is a fascinating exploration of Rousseau's thought as he looks back over his life, searching to justify his actions, to defend himself against his critics and to elaborate upon his philosophy.
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'I'm the proof it can happen to you': my life with mesothelioma
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 March 2017
Simon Clark was an electrical engineer who ran a successful contracting business, starting out, like many of his generation, as an apprentice. Some 35 years later, he experienced chest pains. This was the first sign he had of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer, which up until his diagnosis in hospital, he had never heard of.
"The pain, which started in the lower right hand side of my rib cage, increased over the next few months and spread across my chest and back. I became breathless and broke out into sweats," Simon recalls today.
Despite several chest x-rays, bone scans, CT scans and biopsies, Simon's local hospital wrote to his GP to say they couldn't find anything wrong. By this time, he was unable to run his business, a firm employing a small, dedicated workforce who had been with him since its very start. Owing to his breathlessness and discomfort, he spent a month sleeping upright in a chair.
One day, after nine months of these distressing difficulties, things reached a crisis point and he was found collapsed on the floor by his wife, Zana. As she tells movingly in the video recently made of Simon's story, published by the Construction Industry Training Board to raise awareness of asbestos dangers to workers: "I came home and he was on his hands and knees and you couldn't hide the pain. And that was when he was taken into hospital and it was the paramedic who said, 'have you worked with asbestos?'"
Asbestos is a category 1 carcinogen, which kills around 5,000 workers each year, according to HSE's statistics. This is more than the number of people who are killed on roads.
Once, it was thought that ship and dockyard workers were the most vulnerable to historic exposures to asbestos. This is because asbestos was used in UK dockyards, where it was known as the 'magic mineral' for fire-proofing and insulation. At its peak, asbestos was imported at over 180,000 tons a year in the 60s into the UK. Coastal towns where it was offloaded in hessian sacks by workers, have also recorded higher than the national average of the disease in the past.
But recent research has proved it's a bigger problem for a huge swathe of tradesmen roles. The first study to quantify the relationship between mesothelioma risk and lifetime occupation, by HSE and Cancer Research in 2009, found that 'a significant' number of occupations are associated with asbestos cancers. It found the risk of mesothelioma is one in 50 for electricians born in the 1940s who worked in their trade for more than 10 years before they were 30. Asbestos-related cancers kill 20 tradesmen each week.
Today, half a million non-domestic premises and around a million homes still contain asbestos. Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) can be found on lagging on pipes and old boilers; asbestos cement in the form of roofing, water tanks and corrugated sheets; insulating boards; tiling, as the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety lists in its 2015 report, the Asbestos Crisis. If ACMs are disturbed, such as through refurbishment, or any property maintenance work, and if that person is unprotected, they are exposed to the real risk of contracting asbestos-related cancer later in life.
For Simon, none of this risk awareness or information about asbestos was part of his training. He explains that as a young, keen apprentice learning his trade in the late 70s he was sent into the heartlands of ACMs. "We got all the crappy jobs like cutting the insulation off pipework to fit earth straps, we would crawl in loft spaces full of insulation and service ducts, with piping covered in lagging," he recalls with grim clarity. Here they would install and clip cables, cut and drill holes into walls. "Finally, at the end of each day we had to sweep up all of our mess, and everybody else's rubbish, which caused enormous clouds of dust and fibre."
The lethal dust that Simon describes was shockingly visible, but asbestos fibres themselves cannot be seen and they cannot be detected by smell. They are also toxic in just small amounts. The control limit set by HSE is 0.1 asbestos fibres per cubic centimetre of air (0.1 f/cm3). But this low-sounding measurement is still not a 'safe' level, according to HSE's guidance on working with asbestos.
Asbestos is dangerous when it is disturbed or in poor condition, which causes the fibres to be released into the air. If they are breathed in, they can settle in the lungs and damage the pleura, the body's delicate mechanism for breathing. The mesothelium is the lining, which also surrounds the heart, lungs and intestines. Fibres breathed in can emerge as mesothelioma, invading any of these areas, typically up to 40 years later. This is why it is such a frightening and forceful form of cancer.
After Simon's collapse that fateful day four years ago, he was transferred to Leicester Glenfield hospital for a biopsy. The consultant told he and Zana the shocking news: he had mesothelioma. "Like most people, I had never heard of it," he says.
"Straight away I was thinking, well people live with one lung and most cancers, if caught early enough, can be kept at bay or cured." He was given a choice to have an operation, which had a 60% survival rate and hope to live for two years longer; chemo, which people can react differently to; or do nothing and expect to survive for three months.
He chose the six-hour operation. Surgeons removed as much of the tumour as they could, as well as the lining of his heart and oesophagus. Today, Simon is beating the odds and taking each day as it comes with his wife and two daughters supporting him. But life is hard.
"I cannot lift heavy objects and struggle to walk upstairs and inclines. Because my diaphragm is partly missing, even bending over I become breathless. I cannot enjoy the sports activities I used to, like cycling, walking, golf. Most of all it is so very frustrating and believe me, from my experience being breathless is horrible, horrible. Having cancer is a very lonely place to be," he says.
His focus now is on putting right the wrongs that gave him cancer and, as well as speaking at conferences and working with the East Anglia Construction Group, on whose behalf he recently had the honour to receive an award from the House of Lords for outstanding contributions to safety, he has lent his story to a new training video.
The CITB film Asbestos and Construction: how to protect yourself is now incorporated into courses at several National Construction College campuses across the UK. Alison Rodgers, health and safety strategy manager at CITB, says it has resonated with young construction workers who empathise with his story. "We hope too that younger viewers will take away a clear message that is 'protect yourself at work today to protect your health for tomorrow'." The video is on YouTube and also has been played through health and safety groups like Working Well Together.
Simon is determined to help because he says asbestos are still being ignored: "There is still a gung-ho attitude — from workers that don't think it's going to happen to them; I'm the proof it can happen to you." His mission is to get companies to help eradicate asbestos and other breathing-related diseases from workplaces.
"The only way this will happen is by removing the dangers, educating ourselves and our workforce," is his heartfelt message.
Watch Simon's story here
HSE asbestos guidance for tradesmen here
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Clean Energy and Green Buildings
Orlando is a national leader in energy efficiency for new and existing commercial buildings that reduce waste and pollution, while saving businesses and residents significant amounts of money.
Why this is important
Did you know that the majority of the air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a significant amount of water used across the City of Orlando comes from powering our buildings? In order to address this problem, we have made a commitment to shift away from energy that is generated through the burning of fossil fuels towards investments in clean, renewable energy.
We're also seeking out ways to make our buildings more energy efficient – meaning that less energy and money is wasted through the process of powering the building – and encouraging green building practices. By pursuing these goals, we will curb waste, save businesses and residents money, boost the local economy, create new jobs, and support a cleaner, healthier environment.
What we want to accomplish
In order for The City Beautiful to minimize its environmental impacts and contributions to global climate change, we have developed the following targets and goals to drive our pursuit of clean, efficient energy consumption and green building design:
We plan to make The City Beautiful more accessible towards energy and renewable resources, by these targets and goals.
Metrics 2010 (Baseline) 2018 (Targets) 2040 Goals
Renewable Energy 1.8% 8% UPDATED AUGUST 2017: Mayor Dyer and Orlando City Council joined hundreds of other communities across the country as part of the Sierra Club's Ready for 100% Clean Energy effort and has committed to 100% renewably-sourced energy by 2050.
Energy Use (KwH per capita) 12,003 11,403 (5% reduction) Reducing total electricity consumption by 20% from 2010 levels; Ensuring 100% of new and existing buildings meet green building standards
Greenhouse Gases (GHG)*
6,359,023 MT CO2e (2007)
4,7569,267 MT CO2e (25% reduction from 2007 baseline)
635,902 MT CO2e (90% reduction from 2007 baseline)
*Further calculations and verification pending prior to submission on ICLEI ClearPath.
LEED for Cities
In January 2020, the City of Orlando was recognized for achieving the LEED For Cities Gold certification for its citywide sustainability and resiliency efforts, the highest level of performance for any city in the southeast. Orlando is part of a growing group of cities to be certified using the LEED for Cities and Communities rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
$2.5 M in Annual Energy Savings
As part of the Better Buildings Challenge, the city is undergoing $17.5M of energy efficiency upgrades at 55 of our buildings, which will save us up to $2.5 million per year.
Improved Energy and Water Use Data
In order to focus on the buildings that need improvements or attention in real-time, Orlando uses Lucid BuildingOS.
New Efficient Buildings
Since 2007, the city has committed to meeting LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for all newly constructed city buildings, reflecting a commitment made by over 400 other local governments.
Solar in the City of Orlando
The City of Orlando has set ambitious goals to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency, ultimately reducing carbon emissions associated with our operations and critical services.
Several buildings ranging from fire stations to community centers to the Amway Center and City Hall have been undergoing renovations to save energy and taxpayer dollars.
Community-wide outreach
Building Energy & Water Efficiency Strategy
BEWES calls on existing commercial, institutional and multi-family buildings larger than 50,000 square feet to track whole-building energy use, report to the City annually and make their information transparent to the real estate marketplace.
Bloomberg Philanthropies' American Cities Climate Challenge Winner
The City of Orlando has been selected as one of 25 American cities to participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies' American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC).
Clean Energy and Green Buildings Subcommittee
Established under the Building Energy and Water Efficiency Strategy, the Clean Energy and Green Buildings Subcommittee reviews policy compliance rates and trends; discusses ideas to accelerate energy and water efficiency; presents questions around sustainability and the built environment; and identifies opportunities for impact in building decarbonization.
Programs and incentives
Improving Resilience in Affordable Housing – Keep Safe Florida
Keep Safe Florida provides tools and training to affordable housing owners in the Miami, Orlando and Tampa regions to assess and address threats from climate change and natural disasters.
Tips to Save Money at Home
Learn how to lower your monthly energy bill with a few easy tweaks.
Home Efficiency Upgrades
Take advantage of OUC's free Home Energy Survey to identify opportunities for savings.
Solar & Energy Loan Fund (SELF)
The city is proud to sponsor the Solar & Energy Loan Fund (SELF), a nonprofit community lending organization providing favorable financing for assorted home improvements that can help save money, increase equity and home value, improve hurricane resistance and enhance comfort and livability.
Orlando Solar Co-op
Join forces with your neighbors for an easy and affordable opportunity to go solar.
Green Building Incentive Program
The Green Building Incentive Program (GBIP) is a five-year pilot program to encourage sustainable development through a city property tax rebate. Eligible multi-family and non-residential buildings can apply for the performance-based rebate.
Ashley Van Stone - Sustainability Project Manager
Energy, Buildings, Water, Transportation
ashley.vanstone@orlando.gov
Benchmarking Compliance Report
Finance Energy Improvements for your Property
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Spotify's James Foley on how three playlists with a million followers are driving artist discovery
February 9th 2021 at 7:05AM
This week, Spotify released streaming data showing the impact of three key UK and Ireland playlists – Our Generation, Altar and Who We Be.
Who We Be has, of course, become a powerful playlist for rap, grime, R&B, Afrobeat and dancehall over the last few years. With 646,136 followers, it's one of the DSP's biggest in the UK.
Dance and electronic music in the UK and Ireland are equally well served by Altar (352,873 followers). And, last year, Spotify relaunched Our Generation for new and emerging genre-less sounds for British and Irish acts. In just a few months, Our Generation has amassed 51,826 followers.
It adds up to a triple-whammy of Spotify playlist support for new UK artists, with a combined follower total of 1,050,835.
Here, Spotify UK and Ireland editorial lead, James Foley, opens up about the power of the playlists to help artist breakthroughs…
How important have Spotify playlists been for artists during a pandemic year?
"In a year where live wasn't possible, I think that the playlist provided an opportunity for discovery for the audience, and a connection between the artist and the audience. So the playlist stepped into a more pivotal role than it has previously to provide that platform for discovery."
How does Our Generation create that engagement with the audience?
"The audience's appetite for new music and discovery hasn't abated, so we continue to find innovative ways of working with our partners to satisfy that connection. Beabadoobee was an artist that we did activity on around the Our Generation launch last October. Live is really important to that audience. But, also at the same time, that audience for Beabadoobee are really digitally native. So it really helps that we're speaking to the audience where they are and in a language [they understand].
"We want to continue to evolve the Our Generation brand on platform, and we've built a really strong foundation with the work that we did with Bea, Thomas Headon and Biig Piig. We're looking forward to engaging more with artists and their teams in really creative ways to serve the Our Generation listeners and bring that brand to life."
Arlo Parks and Celeste have broken through in the album charts – does that show the potential impact of Our Generation for artists?
"It's great to see results for debuts like that coming through in 2021. Talking about Arlo, for Our Generation the reason for it to exist was to reflect that new wave of artists coming through and understand the audience and their world. So we always looked at it as a place where, not only can we service music like that, but it's also where the audience can discover the next Arlo Parks or the next Beabadoobee. It's really an approach with familiar names coming through alongside newer artists, so that the audience are receptive to that mix to help them find their next favourite artist and help the artists find their fans."
Is it important to have these three playlists dedicated to backing UK and Irish talent?
"Yeah, absolutely. Across the three playlists, it's really important that they're seen to champion a new generation of talent coming through. We need to reflect the demand for big global superstar artists, but at the same time we're reflecting the strength of talent that's coming through locally too. So, the sweet spot is always in reflecting both in the proper way for our audience."
Across the three playlists, it's really important that they're seen to champion a new generation of talent coming through
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Radio stations make the case that they do a great job at championing new talent. Does Spotify perform a vital service for artists too?
"You only need to look at the names and the figures that we released to see that we are championing UK talent. It's one of the most gratifying things that we do as an editorial team. If you look at the kind of artists in Our Generation, whether it's Beabadoobee or Biig Piig; in Altar, it's been reflecting really important things in the electronic space like Kelly Lee Owens and Bicep's album; and for Who We Be, it's been a really great year for bringing through UK talent. So S1mba, Tiana Blake, Central Cee [pictured] and Moko, are among the artists that we were standing behind [on Who We Be], and it's so important that we continue to do that through the playlist."
How has the pandemic increased the appetite for dance and electronic music on DSPs?
"We're so excited by the potential in the growth of alternative electronic music generally. I think Altar reflects and encourages that. Playlists like Altar have been able to drive discovery for the emerging producers who, pre-pandemic, were successfully building an audience. It has stepped in to elevate them at this time. And there's so much exciting music, especially out of the UK and Ireland, happening in the Altar space. And that's why it's been really amazing to see the rise in listeners, with a 193% in playlist listens in 2020."
So what does a cover on these playlists mean to artists?
"It's like getting the cover of a magazine. It's a way for us to highlight an artist in a very visual manner to the audience. It also allows us to put a face to the name, particularly in genres where the artist might be more hidden away or anonymous. It really does help fill in the picture with a bit more context."
Who We Be has 645,000 followers, what does that say about its importance for UK music?
"That speaks to how culturally relevant that mix of tracks is for Who We Be. I think it makes it the most culturally relevant mix of tracks and artists in black music culture. It is one of the biggest playlists in our ecosystem, so the power of the playlist is not just in the curation mix; it's also in the size and the diversity of the audience. It's really important for Who We Be that it continues to connect users authentically and champions that wide variety of genres and talent."
What do you think you can do to make it even more relevant as a platform?
"We see Who We Be as a brand in itself. So that's why you see things like Who We Be Talks, which furthers the playlist brand into the audience space. The new format of Who We Be Talks launched last year with new hosts, Henrie Kwushue and Harry Pinero. They're associated with, and committed to, the artists in the playlist, and they themselves are emerging stars coming through. So when they came in as hosts for the Who We Be Talks podcast, we knew they would seamlessly link the ethos of the playlist into a podcast. Who We Be Talks is a journey into the heart of black culture."
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Q: SQL - Iterate over a temp table to check for free DBs names I'm trying to do an SQL script here but facing some dificulties as I don't have so much knowledges on that, here is my issue:
I need to create a temp table with pre-determined values (dbrsm01 to dbrsm30) and check iterating through these values if one of them is available on MSSQL server to be used as a new database, if one of these values is already in use it needs to be ignored as I need to create a new DB using this value.
Here is what I've done so far:
DECLARE @temp TABLE (id int, dbname varchar(10))

INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(1,'dbrsm01');
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(2,'dbrsm02');
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(3,'dbrsm03');
...
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(27,'dbrsm27');
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(28,'dbrsm28');
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(29,'dbrsm29');
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(30,'dbrsm30');

DECLARE @maxid INT, @counter INT, @tempname VARCHAR(10), @nameset VARCHAR(10)

SET @counter = 1
SELECT @maxid = COUNT(*) FROM @temp

WHILE (@counter <= @maxid OR @nameset = @tempname)
BEGIN

SET @tempname = (SELECT dbname FROM @temp WHERE id = @counter)
IF NOT EXISTS (SELECT name FROM sys.databases WHERE name = @tempname)
BEGIN
    SET @nameset = @tempname
END

SET @counter = @counter + 1

END

SELECT @nameset as [@dbname]

Any help on that is appreciate! Thank you all!

A: This doesn't need to be iterative at all. You can do this in a single statement:
WITH Tally AS (
    SELECT 1 AS i
    UNION ALL
    SELECT i + 1
    FROM Tally
    WHERE i + 1 <= 30)
SELECT 'dbrsm' + CONVERT(varchar(7),T.i)
FROM Tally T
     LEFT JOIN sys.databases d ON 'dbrsm' + CONVERT(varchar(7),T.i) = d.[name]
WHERE d.database_id IS NULL;

Edit: A mindset you need to change when writing SQL is thinking programmatically. You don't want to think about what you're going to do to a row, you need to think about what you're going to do to a column. Using loops are not a way of thinking in a dataset approach (normally).
Edit: Nevermind, here's how to make a CREATE statement and make all the databases:
DECLARE @SQL nvarchar(MAX);

WITH Tally AS (
    SELECT 1 AS i
    UNION ALL
    SELECT i + 1
    FROM Tally
    WHERE i + 1 <= 30)
SELECT @SQL = STUFF((SELECT NCHAR(10) + N'CREATE DATABASE ' + QUOTENAME(N'dbrsm' + CONVERT(varchar(7),T.i)) + N';'
                     FROM Tally T
                          LEFT JOIN sys.databases d ON 'dbrsm' + CONVERT(varchar(7),T.i) = d.[name]
                     WHERE d.database_id IS NULL
                     FOR XML PATH ('')),1,1,'');
PRINT @SQL; --This is your best friend for troubleshooting
--EXEC sp_executesql @SQL; --Uncomment to run your dynamic SQL

A: You can use BREAK and do what you want, like this:
DECLARE @temp TABLE (id int, dbname varchar(10))

INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(1,'dbrsm01');
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(2,'dbrsm02');
INSERT INTO @temp VALUES(3,'dbrsm03');

DECLARE @maxid INT, @counter INT, @tempname VARCHAR(10), @nameset VARCHAR(10)

SET @counter = 1
SELECT @maxid = COUNT(*) FROM @temp

WHILE (@counter <= @maxid /*OR @nameset = @tempname --YOU DON'T NEED THIS */)
BEGIN

    SELECT @tempname = dbname FROM @temp WHERE id = @counter

    PRINT @tempname

    IF NOT EXISTS (SELECT name FROM sys.databases WHERE name = @tempname)
    BEGIN
        SET @nameset = @tempname
        PRINT 'ITS FREE'
        BREAK
    END
    ELSE
        PRINT 'ITS IN USE!'

    SET @counter = @counter + 1

END

SELECT @nameset as [@dbname]

If you need to create all DB's that dont exist, remove the BREAK and add your logic (CREATE DATABASE ...)

A: You could use dynamic SQL:
DECLARE @sql      NVARCHAR(MAX)
       ,@maxid    INT = (SELECT COUNT(*) FROM @temp)
       ,@counter  INT = 1
       ,@tempname VARCHAR(10)
       ,@nameset  VARCHAR(10);

WHILE (@counter <= @maxid)
BEGIN
  SET @tempname = (SELECT dbname FROM @temp WHERE id = @counter);
  IF NOT EXISTS (SELECT name FROM sys.databases WHERE name = @tempname)
  BEGIN
    SET @nameset = @tempname;
    SET @sql = 'CREATE DATABASE ' + QUOTENAME(@nameset);
    PRINT @sql;
    EXEC (@sql);
  END

  SET @counter += 1;
END

A: SELECT 'CREATE Database '+A.dbname+'
GO '
FROM
(
  SELECT K.dbname
  FROM @temp K
  LEFT JOIN  sys.databases Y
  ON K.dbName = Y.Name
  WHERE Y.name is NULL
 )A

You can copy the result of this statement and run it.

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I've posted updated slides for my Desktop Apps talk, and I'll be putting slides for my RDF talk online later today (OK, probably tonite).


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Plymouth boasts a rich history, dating so far back as the 'Bronze Age', and bore the name of 'Sutton' during the Roman occupation of English lands. In the 17th century, colonists departing from the city founded the 'Plymouth Colony', known today as the United States of America. Plymouth city played a significant role in the 'English Civil War', under the authority of the 'Parliamentarians'. The 'Industrial Revolution' sparked rapid development in the city as a renowned commercial shipping harbour. Plymouth combined with the neighbouring towns in 1928 to form 'Plymouth City'. The 'Plymouth Blitz' during World War II destroyed half the city as its naval significance made it a target. Plymouth city rebuilt to its present day glory from 1967 onwards.
The Largest Aquarium in the UK, Plymouth Marine Aquarium is a conservatory foundation displaying local and exotic marine life to thousands of visitors annually.
A diverse range of activities is available to those adventurous souls, from caving, coasteering and rock climbing. Other sports include kayaking, sailing and windsurfing in the surrounding seas.
A creation of John Smeaton in 1759, the Smeaton's Tower is a world famous lighthouse offering an uninterrupted view of Plymouth's coastal splendour.
Black Friars Distillery produces 'Plymouth Gin' since the 18th century and is the oldest working distillery in the UK. Tours offering a firsthand view of Plymouth Gin production are also available.
'Sir John Rennie', a famous Victorian architect designed the 'Royal William Yard'. Also set here are the largest Grade 1 listed collection of military buildings found in Europe. With its ferry service and private harbour, the William Yard is accessible by sea as well as land. With its outdoor theatres, various fine dining restaurants and evening fairs, a day at Royal William Yard is one of the best family outings in Plymouth.
Introducing dishes by Chef 'Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall', a world renowned TV celebrity, this award winning restaurant is a must-visit for those who enjoy local specials and seasonal food.
For those with a taste for seafood, this restaurant's dishes would be sensational, with its fish caught fresh on the boat and seasoned with local spices and vegetables.
The Barbican Kitchen located at the Plymouth City Distillery, this restaurant founded by TV Celebrity Chefs James and Chris. Dishes range from tender meat served with wines to local vegetables in cream or an assortment of finely cooked fish.
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Texas A&M's Moose Muhammad III, left, returns a punt as Prairie View A&M's Kenden Jones Jr. (46) prepares to tackle him Saturday at Kyle Field. Muhammad had three punt returns for 40 yards — the freshman's most productive day as an Aggie returner.
As Texas A&M freshman Moose Muhammad III weaved his way through Prairie View A&M defenders on a punt return, a buzz went through the crowd unnatural for a game already 31-points in the bag midway through the second quarter. Though the sophomore picked up only 18 yards, a cheer erupted from the Kyle Field crowd as he stiff-armed a would-be defender and turned the corner on the play.
Call it the electricity of the future.
The 16th-ranked Aggies made quick work of their Texas A&M University System brethren Saturday to the tune of 52-3 with plenty of the next wave of Aggie talent seeing significant playing time.
Muhammad, who hadn't caught a pass since the Aggies' 34-0 win over New Mexico on Sept. 18, needed just two touches Saturday to find the end zone for his second touchdown of the season. He added another just after halftime, both on passes from sophomore quarterback Zach Calzada, and he ended his career day with a game-high 77 yards on five catches and 40 more yards on three punt returns.
"Listen, anytime you go on the field and the numbers on the scoreboard are for real, it matters," A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher said. "You can do it in practice all day. I don't care who you play. The numbers on the scoreboard are for real. It affects people. [Muhammad] went out in that environment and played tremendously. He did a great job."
The son of former NFL All-Pro Muhsin Muhammad Jr. took a short pass on a dig route up the sideline for a 33-yard touchdown catch midway through the second quarter to put the Aggies (8-3, 4-3 SEC) up 31-0. On the first drive of the second half, Calzada made a pressured fade throw off his back foot that fell just over a defender and into the arms of a streaking Muhammad in the back corner of the end zone for a 30-yard TD pass. The strike was Calzada's best throw of a 10-for-14, 150-yard day.
"He made an unbelievable throw to Moose," Fisher said. "That throw he made to Moose — we blew a protection up front, didn't have it right that time. He gave ground, and you saw the arm talent and the ability to get that ball. Moose ran a great route, and that ball dropped right on the money. They made the play. That was a tremendous play. But I thought he had a very efficient day, a very good, solid day."
Alongside Muhammad, freshman receiver Yulkeith Brown and sophomore Kenyon Jackson as well as sophomore tight end Baylor Cupp received significant playing time from the beginning against Prairie View (7-3, 6-1).
Brown took a reverse pitch 45 yards in the second quarter to set up Seth Small's lone field goal of the game, a 27-yarder that gave him the school record in career points, passing Randy Bullock's 365.
"How cool is it to be mentioned with Randy Bullock?" said Small, who finished the game with 371 career points. "You come to Texas A&M because of the fraternity of specialists that are here, and to be mentioned in that conversation, it feels amazing."
Freshmen running backs Amari Daniels and LJ Johnson Jr. took over for A&M in the second half with Daniels scoring his first career touchdown on an 8-yard run. He finished tied for the team lead in rushing yards with 70, matching junior starter Isaiah Spiller. Johnson ran for 60 yards on a team-high 11 carries.
"I watch them every day," Fisher said. "Those guys are good players. They're natural runners with the ball. They really are. They're natural, and they run with great pad level."
A&M's bell cows, Spiller and Devon Achane, helped put the game to bed just after it started with a touchdown apiece in the first quarter. Spiller, who might heed the call of the NFL draft after this season, scored the game's first points on an 11-yard run with 8:31 left in the first quarter, and Achane scored on a 1-yard run less than three minutes later. Combined with linebacker Aaron Hansford's 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown, the scores gave A&M a 21-0 lead with 4:55 still left in the first quarter.
Hansford led the Aggie defense with eight tackles. The graduate was one of 15 Aggies honored on Senior Day, a group that included safety Leon O'Neal Jr., who remained in the stands handing out whatever gear he had available to fans surrounding him.
"I didn't want to leave," said O'Neal, who had three tackles. "I wanted to say thank you to all the fans, the families, the support, and just ... these Aggies, man. They do so much for us, and I love them. I love them with all my heart. I just want them to make sure they know I love them. I appreciate you turning this young kid who had a lot of aspirations, a lot of ambition, into a man."
Beyond the pregame Senior Day festivities, sophomore nickelback Antonio Johnson made the biggest noise of the game when he hit Prairie View quarterback Jason Pass on a blitz untouched. The jarring blow knocked the ball to Hansford, who returned it for his first-quarter score. Defensive end DeMarvin Leal added a viscous blow on a sack a few minutes later that spelled the end of the day for Pass.
In the era of targeting, the two fundamentally sound tackles were proof that big hits can still be a part of the game when players follow the rules.
"When you get free hits like that, sometimes you get carried away, get high, get your head in there," Fisher said. "It was picture perfect, right through the midsection."
NOTES — Aggie freshman wide receiver Demond Demas will miss the remainder of the season with a leg injury, Fisher said. ... A&M sophomore wide receiver Chase Lane did not play and wore a protective boot on his left leg while on the sideline Saturday. ... A&M sophomore defensive lineman Adarious Jones recorded half a sack on Prairie View's first drive of the game. It was his first career sack in 13 games worth of action, including 10 this season.
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Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer, left, and quarterback Zach Calzada (10) celebrate with running back Devon Achane after a touchdown against Prairie View A&M on Nov. 20 at Kyle Field. A&M pulled out of the Gator Bowl due to dwindling numbers with roster losses to COVID-19, opt-outs and transfers. Wydermyer is one of several Aggies who have declared early for the NFL draft, while Calzada entered the NCAA transfer portal after the regular season.
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Children in Seychelles join Indian Ocean coral reef project |23 March 2020
Children from Mauritius, Reunion – a French department in the Indian Ocean – and Seychelles are benefiting from a project highlighting the crucial importance of coral reefs for human livelihood and children as its custodian.
Pareo – the reef heritage of the Indian Ocean in our hands – is a project by the 'Institut de Recherche pour le Development France' (The Research Institute of Sustainable Development, IRD) and funded by INTERREG V (FEDER), the European Union, France and the Regional council of Reunion.
The Research Institute of Sustainable Development (IRD) is a public institution of scientific and technological research, placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Through its network of representatives, IRD can put scientific cooperation with developing countries at the heart of the national and European research and development aid strategy.
In Seychelles, IRD has partnered with the Seychelles National Parks Authority (SNPA) and the Wildlife Clubs of Seychelles. The department of Blue Economy and the Ministry for Education are also collaborating and supporting the project.
The first phase of the project – a three-day teachers' training – was held recently and facilitated by Pareo's project manager, Lola Masse.
Masse, a marine biologist by profession, said the project seeks to raise awareness of the coral reef of the Indian Ocean region by developing innovative awareness programme.
The session, attended by primary school teachers involved with eco clubs as well as representatives of organisations working in the field of marine conservation, introduced participants to specifically developed educational tools and games namely the MARECO kit which will be used with students from 6 to 12 years old.
"The MARECO educational kit on coral reefs has been created by a team of IRD scientists. It has proven its worth in many islands of the Indian Ocean with different economic and social contexts. The great flexibility of the materials in the kit allows dealing with a variety of subject such as biodiversity on reef, food chain, the place of man in the system," explained Masse.
According to Masse, "in this first action, we plan to use the MARCO kit in classroom and field trip interventions. Additional kits will also be produced to be distributed to the local NGOs or teachers willing to use it in awareness activities."
The kit contains three educative materials, a card game "happy family" to discover marine biodiversity, an album with stickers to understand why the coral reef is degrading, a board game in the form of a role-playing game where together the players must find solutions to conserve the coral reefs.
But why target children for a project about coral reefs, which in any case is beyond their reach?
"If kids cannot go in the water, then the water must come to them. In this action, we plan to use new technologies to explore coral reefs and provide with a different perspective. This will be made through the set up of a live dive, a 360° underwater vision and aerial images in drones. Connecting to one's environment also means understanding how people use the environment and discovering the associated cultural heritage," said Masse.
In addition, the project seeks to involve local artists – storytellers, musicians, among others – to support children in expressing their representation associated with coral reefs. To support the transition from knowledge to action, there are plans to develop additional teaching materials including an interactive reef and to support concrete conservation actions through classroom projects.
According to Masse, environmental education is one of the essential pillars to amaze, raise awareness and inculcate new behaviour in children, citizens of tomorrow.
"The Indian Ocean islands have in common an exceptional reef heritage which unfortunately deteriorates under human pressure resulting in significant loss of biodiversity. However, these ecosystems are the source of many benefits for local fishing, coastal protection, and development of recreation and tourism."
The marine biologist added: "In the interest of all, coral reefs require enhanced protection, combined with awareness to ensure their protection. As well as transmitting scientific knowledge to the general public."
In fact, forging links between science and society for developing sustainable and human is one of the important missions of the IRD which endeavours to transmit and communicate the knowledge acquired by its scientists in order to best adapt the management of reefs.
While launching the training, Benjamin Martin – responsible for regional cooperation between Seychelles and Reunion which funded the training – said the core of their work and funding goes to bringing the islands closer together. "We can do that because we are very close culturally, economically and we share the same space, we share the same ocean."
The third day of the training was a field trip to the Ste Anne marine park and Cerf Island. In the marine park through snorkelling, the participants got to see first hand the reef ecosystem, its biodiversity and more importantly its management. These were topics covered during the two previous days.
Maria Brioche, outreach and education officer from the Seychelles Island Foundation which manages the Aldabra atoll, a world heritage site, said that she is more confident to talk to children about the coral reef of Aldabra.
"I will now be able to also identify and name the species that live at the coral reef," added Brioche.
Betty Walter from Mont Fleuri primary school said that she now has increased knowledge about marine life more specifically on coral reefs.
"What I have learned and seen will be transferred to the little children I work with. In addition, I have done some filming and intend to show to the kids as part of their learning," concluded Walter.
The accompanying photos show some highlights of the training as part of the first phase of the Pareo project.
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1 Batman Batman aka Bruce Wayne is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27. In film, he has been portrayed by Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery, Adam West, Michael ...read more.
Batman is amazing
I simply love everything abt this Magnificent Hero
I think there is not doubt that Batman is the best Superhero in DC comics. He is one of the most interesting characters, the supporting cast is almost flawless and, of course, the best rogues gallery in all of comic book history. Plus, thanks to Nolan's trilogy and Arkham games, he has been spreading through media faster than any other heroes. Let's just hope Zack Snyder doesn't mess his reputation up with the upcoming movie.
2 The Flash The Flash is the name of several superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in Flash Comics #1.
The Flash is possibly the most important character in DC, if not all of comics. The Flash (either Barry Allen, Wally West, or Bart Allen) has been at the center of every major DC event in history, and the history of The Flash is pretty much linked with the history of DC itself. In the Golden Age, Jay Garrick Flash was one of the first superheroes, but after WWII people didn't really care about superheroes that much (punching Hitler wasn't cool anymore). So DC rebooted Flash as Barry Allen, a mild-mannered police scientist, and people loved him so much that they started buying comics again, and DC rebooted Green Lantern, Atom, and many more. This is around the time Marvel started being a thing, and they were helped by the jump in comic sales caused by The Flash. So essentially, Flash saved not only DC comics, but all of superhero comics. He is also a superhero who is truly more than the man under the mask. Sure, Batman is "an idea", and so is Superman, but it'll always be ...more
He is so fast. I think he should run up to #2. that was SO cringy.
He is the man with unimaginable and dangerous powers. The Flash is not just a man or a superhero who runs fast but, he is the person with truly responsible superpowers. Without showing of or threatening people like any other superheroes he do his work very efficiently. His cool personality makes him a better citizen as well as a superhero having positive thinking. Every superhero has their own personal issues and they dragged the whole world into some worst situations where they cannot reset the things. But The Flash is only one who changed the course of history and reset it as it is. as a normal person for me The Flash is only one who cares about feelings of others. He is very sensitive person and respect the feelings of people. That's why he is the REAL SUPERHERO.
The Flash is one of the best and the most important characters in the DC multiverse. No offense, batman, but HE CHANGED AN ENTIRE DC TIMELINE! (The Flashpoint). He also gives people hope and inspires them in a way no other superhero has ever done so. And the most important of all- his personality, his charming, funny personality gives him an edge where he seems relaxed even when the situations at at their worse. I think, the Flash can easily take down all the marvel Avengers by himself.
3 Superman Superman is a comic character. And probably the first powerful superhero in the fictional world. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, high school students living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933. It was published by DC comics. The first animated superhero movie was superman. ...read more.
I never really liked Superman that much and I never really knew why, it's just whenever I see him he's always saving the entire world from a bald guy he could just throw in a jail cell and he couldn't do anything about it. True batman doesn't kill and pretty much causes more destruction with letting the villains live but Batman has more interesting enemy's and stories so that can all be made up with bat and awesomeness. Superman just sucks.
Bat man killed him dam it! - mikenike87
He's the first and greatest superhero of all time. People may think he's plain but there's so much to the character and the people the around him that is very complex. His struggle to truly fit in as a human is one of my favorite things about him.
I never really enjoyed Superman as a superhero. He is just too... perfect in my way. Every superhero have a weakness, sometimes many. But Superman, it's just Kryptonite. He is too perfect in many ways, it's the classic superhero. He can fly, he can raise cars and buildings, and he is a boaster. So I really dislike Superman and he doesn't deserve to be #3.
4 The Joker The Joker is a fictional super villain created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman (April 25, 1940) published by DC Comics. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for the Joker's design, ...read more.
Probably the only villian who was loved more than the hero.
Best villian
Just, THE BEST!
How are Batman, Superman and the Flash, above Joker?!
5 Green Lantern Green Lantern is the name of a number of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
If anyone's a hero it's Hal Jordan, all about inspiring others to overcome fear to reach greatness, and putting his all into protecting others. Also he punches batman in the face, ultimate props for sticking it to that depressing bastard
The ring bearer as I would like to call him is probably the second strongest hero in Justice league. (second to flash) While Batman is definitely cooler than him but his at there on the top. And yes he can beat anytime.
Never really liked the idea of his ring having to be charged for every ten minutes for him to gain power. I like Hal Jordan as a character though just not Green Lantern that much.
Green lantern is the best in my opinion having no fears and being able to overcome any situation
6 Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a fictional superhero created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter, appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is a founding member of the Justice League, a goddess, and Ambassador-at-Large of the Amazon people. In her homeland, the island nation ...read more.
Most important woman characer, same batman is most important character all the time
How is she not higher! She should be AT LEAST number 2. She's absolutely amazing!
Should be much higher.
She is part of the three main heroes of the Justice League. - Sa26
She's the greatest female superhero and is really cool. Who else has an invisible jet or a lasso of truth? She's very beautiful too. Steve Trevor is an extremely lucky guy to be her boyfriend.
7 Harley Quinn Harley Quinn is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as a sidekick of the Joker.
Its cool how she tops all the superheros love ya girl - Izalien
Wow so expected for the females on the list to be so low. Harley deserves at least 5th place and wonder woman should be much higher - definitely beating deathstroke, Martian manhunter, nightwing and the flash
Harley Quinn is so cool! She will always be the best villain to me. In my opinion, her best appearance was in Suicide Squad. Harley Quinn has such a background story and is a character that will never be forgotten!
She was created for the fans, by the fans, debuting in Joker's Favor, starting nearly 20 years after everyone else, yet still managing to become one of the most loved comic book characters of all time
8 Green Arrow Green Arrow is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Morton Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. His real name is Oliver Queen, a billionaire businessman and owner of Queen Industries, also a well-known ...read more.
Just a good hero the weakest hero in this list though
Billionaire business man and owner of queen industries
On the other corner...
Iron man, billionaire playboy. And owner of stark industries
This is deep thoughts by lemur... - lemur
This guy is an awesome character who is not given due recognition. But still I think giving him more cool and awesome tech and also some more cool villains could increase his popularity.
He is one of my favorite characters
9 Deathstroke Deathstroke is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. He is a mercenary and assassin who first appeared in The New Teen Titans #2.
He be stroking one part - lemur
My third favourite hero (after lex and bat) he's just the most badass I think.
Deathstroke Is No Doubt My 2nd Favorite Character In The DC Comics, (Behind Batman Of Course). When He First Appeared In Teen Titans, I Knew He Was A Badass. Then His Media Spread On With The Arkham Videos Games, And The Comic Books. Like Batman, He Doesn't Need Superpowers To Be Badass. - TundraTopTenners
10 Martian Manhunter The Martian Manhunter is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and designed by artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in the story "The Manhunter from Mars" in Detective Comics #225.
Cabbage man - lemur
Come on guys mm has the best leadership qualities and I love him because he is mature like no other
HOW are wonder woman and abd the flash ahead of this guy? he could take them down in a millionth of a millionth of a second
This guy is awesome
11 Nightwing Dick Grayson is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman.
Very cool better than his robin
I mean come on we always give a lot of credit to the main characters, like the batman, and forget characters like nightwing! Amazing costume, amazing persona, amazing alter ego (Robin John Blake), amazing everything! TEAM NIGHTWING! Especially when portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Underrated... He is the most realistic hero/fictional character of all of them because it is possible for a hero like him to exist IRL. Let's be honest, if there was a dude named "Batman" running in a bat costume IRL he'd be a joke (not that I hate batman). Nightwing's fighting style and suit is also realistic and awesome..
We all love Batman, Superman, and Wonderwoman, but we often forget one important comic book hero. Nightwing has everything a superhero needs. A tragic backstory, a strive to protect, a fight for justice, and a connection to Batman. Without knowing it, he created one of the most important legacies in comic book history. The mantle of Robin. For years that was his symbol, and he soon became the leader of the Teen Titans. He was known as a great leader, even when he branched away to become Nightwing. Even in that persona he was great, becoming a big brother to Bruce's other adoptive kids and being the amazing protector of Bludhaven. Eventually, when his adoptive father died, he became Batman... the damn Batman! He chose his adoptive father's son as his Robin, and they were THE Dynamic Duo, until Bruce was brought away from the dead. Dick became Nightwing again, and still continues to be an amazing and inspirational to DC comic lovers around the world.
'You'll never know if you can ...more
12 Lex Luthor Alexander "Lex" Luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
He killed Superman
Superman shall feel my wrath today for I am ben 10 or am I lex luthor? who cares
13 Aquaman Aquaman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in More Fun Comics #73.
Best dc hero
He should be up there as King of Atlantis, super strength. He's not dummy. Smart as batman when he's on his own.
Geoff John's New 52 run was really really good. A lot of people don't know about the powers from his trident that basically make him a god. He can control the sea, storms, earthquakes, shoot lightning and energy blasts, create force fields, and more.
Aquaman is most underrated fictional thing I've ever seen in anything. I hope Justice League shows his true power. He's such a badass - Username123
14 Shazam Captain Marvel, also known as Shazam, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker created the character in 1939. Captain Marvel first appeared in Whiz Comics #2, published by Fawcett Comics.
I love how he is actually just a kid
He is the most powerful but not as powerful as dark side
Isn't shazam a music thing?
15 Scarecrow The Scarecrow is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman.
Agree, Scarecrow deserves better. - CedreticFomento
Really? Scarecrow, one of the best Batman villians is only at 17?
16 Raven Raven is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in a special insert in DC Comics Presents #26, and was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez.
She is the best most powerful
She can literally banish and possess most people on this list!
Best Titan
Best Heroine of DC
She is cool, special ( Demon-human hybird) and powerful
My all time favorite dc character.
17 Alfred Pennyworth Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with Batman.
He will kill batman destroy justice leauge own Gotham city own the country own the continent own the world then dimension travel and take those dimensioms - lemur
Don't you mean DC comics should make into a superhero who TRAINS batman? or they could just leave as he is, he's awesome anyway
I don't know super butler?
He can kick batman's ass
18 Catwoman Catwoman is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. ...read more.
I hate how with batman and Super man and stuff, people have written about how cool they actually are but for catwoman it's about her boobs. She is smart, sophisticated and actually really strong. I love her character development, especially in Batman Returns froma shy awkward woman to a bad ass cat. Harley was just shoved on the animated show because Joker needed a girlfriend, whereas Catwoman dates back to the 1940s. Don't get me wrong I do love Harley and Ivy, like I'm obsessed with the Sirens but I can't stand those girl who only love Harley because they're like ' I'm totes a psycho too ', they don't even look into her back story. or they've only seen suicide squad. Catwoman deserves so much more love. Also I'm slightly obsessed with Batman x Catwoman!
Best boobs ever!
M close runner up 2nd favorite. My X Box profile mini me has donned her get up the past year and a half. Sexy, sassy, slinky, clever and gotta love the whip. Love Selina Kyle!
19 Rorschach Rorschach is a fictional anti-hero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. He first debuted in the graphic novel Watchmen, published from 1986-1987. Rorschach was created by writer Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
Yeah sure there are greats out there like Batman and the flash, but I personally love Rorschach! He might even be my favorite fictional character! - PumpkinKing109
By far one of the best on this list. He is the batman that will never be. He is insane, but very determined to punish the criminals of New York, an will start at nothing to release the true mask murderer. He is one of my all time favorites.
Like Batman, he isn't a mutant and would kick ass. He is also an anti hero like Venom that would finish his enemies in order to get answers. I definitely think he would be a good character in a DC Ultimate Alliance Game.
Rorschach is special no dc character is as cool as him
20 Riddler The Riddler is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman.
Riddle me this: why is the Riddler not in top 20?
He deserves a way better score
Riddles all day
He challenges Batman on an intellectual level something that can't be said for most Batman villains.The psychology of the character is also fascinating as his gimmick is an actual mental disorder.His narcissism also makes him an incredibly entertaining character to read about.
Riddle Me That
The House That Cards Built
Questions Multiply The Mystery
Catwoman When in Rome
The Remarkable Ruse Of The Riddler
The Riddle Factory
When Is a Door
Dark Knight Dark City
Green Arrow #50
The Question #26
The Primal Riddle
The Arkham Games
Detective Comics by Paul Dini
These are all stories that illustrate what makes Riddler such a great and compelling villain
21 Robin Robin is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was originally created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson, to serve as a junior counterpart to the superhero Batman.
He is the best of all the super heroes and Dick Grayson is the best.
Nightwing is AMAZING! Red Hood is pretty cool. And I know they are the same person, but I just don't like Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne or any of the others as Robin. I just see Robin as that tween sidekick that someone as legendary and amazing as Batman just doesn't need. I do LOVE Nightwing Though
If you like batman vote robin, batman is incomplete without robin
Lol to lego robin
22 Zatanna Zatanna Zatara is a fictional character, a comic book superheroine in the DC Comics universe. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Murphy Anderson, Zatanna first appeared in Hawkman #4.
Zatanna is amazing and a magician as well. She should be at the top instead of Nightwing (who she goes out with). Also she has so many cool abilities unlike superman.
The coolest character ever!
She deserves it!
23 Darkseid Darkseid is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character made a cameo appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 before making his full first appearance in Forever People #1. He is the father of Orion, Kalibak, ...read more.
He killed superman. And the unkillable deadpool he should be number 1
Darkseid killed batman before and he can do it again
24 Two-Face Two-Face/Harvey Dent is a fictional villain from DC Comics. Harvey Dent was one of Gotham's most trusted citizens until he had acid poured on his face making him go insane and become a criminal by the name Two-Face. In film, he has been portrayed by Billy Dee Williams in Batman, Tommy Lee Jones in Batman ...read more.
25 Doomsday Doomsday is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, usually depicted as an adversary of Superman.
Scary and good
The worlds strongest super villain of all time.
Doomsday is really strong on my ps4 it took me a week to beat him
26 Hawkman Hawkman is a fictional superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics #1, published by All-American Publications in 1940.
Hawkman is awesome His Wings look elegent he has super strength and has the wbility to disrupt magic with his mace, oh and Is a thangarian warrior Should I really say anything else?
27 Supergirl Supergirl is the superhero name of Kara Zor-El, cousin to Superman. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959, and she first appeared in Action Comics, in whose first issue Superman himself was introduced. ...read more.
WHY IS SHE NOT NUMBER ONE?!?! :0
She looks very cute and hot when artist Michael Turner created her in one of the DC story arc, which I love outta the Superman series.
Supergirl is super awesome in the series SuperGirl! LIKEBOY COME ON
28 Booster Gold Booster Gold is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Dan Jurgens, the character first appeared in Booster Gold #1 and has been a member of the Justice League.
The fact that Booster Gold is in the top 25 makes me very very happy. I saw his episode in Justice League and I immediately read his old and new line of comics and loved them to death. He is seriously now my favorite superhero.
29 Red Hood The Red Hood is an alias used by multiple fictional characters and a criminal organization appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Red Hood is my favorite anti-hero. The Batman fans voted for him to die, and he came back from the dead with a vengeance. I'm currently reading Red Hood and Arsenal and it's amazing. - ShuhBanggg
Why why is he at 31 no he should be at least top 5 top ten should make a top ten anti hero for like lobo or red hood or any anti hero sure he is kinda a hero right now but in his own terms also I like the bond between Jason and Bruce
He is my favourite DC character he is epic
Have a red mask is cool
30 Deadshot Deadshot is a fictional character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of Batman . He has traditionally been portrayed as a supervillain, but has more recently taken the role of an antihero .
At lest he could be at 23 - Matthew453
31 Batgirl Batgirl is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts to the superhero Batman.
She's my favorite superhero. Strong, intelligent, techno wizard... BATGIRL!
Oh come on dc lets get better
New 52 Barbra Gordon all day
Cool character
32 Larfleeze Agent Orange is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by DC Comics, usually as an antagonist in books featuring Green Lantern and the Green Lantern Corps.
What's mine is mine
and mine and mine,
mine and mine and mine
not yours! - Baconshark
33 Hawkgirl
34 Dr. Fate
He's one of my favourite
Agreed. If people were aware of just how powerful Doctor Fate is he would be higher on this list
One of the most powerful characters in DC!
Vote for Dr. Fate NOW!
35 Atom
Who han I like the wepsite but he must be in top 15
Atom is awesome and could save the day any day! 🎉🎉
36 Penguin The Penguin is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman.
37 Nekron Nekron is a comic book supervillain appearing in books published by DC Comics, specifically those related to Green Lantern.
38 Bane Bane is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman.
Bane is awesome guys. I mean, come on! He broke Batman's back, for crying out loud.
The guy is a super good villain. He's super strong. On my PlayStation, it took me 45 days to beat him.
Bane is really strong
Second thing! He's a GOD-DAMN SUPER SOLDIER!
39 Starfire Starfire is the name of several fictional comic book characters appearing in books published by DC Comics.
Starfire I feel is such a deep character in a way that others aren't and I just love reading about her! Nightwing x Star Forever!
Actually Zatanna and Nightwing are not a canon at comics. Zatanna's too old for him anyway. She's usally paired with Bruce.
No Starfire and Nightwing! Nightwing and his current date Zattana!
Star fire is very cool #girlpower
40 Cyborg
Awesome like his missiles and I say his 70 percent robot like his everything should be better than catwoman think twice
Raise the roof for robots
41 Bizarro Bizarro is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Otto Binder and artist George Papp as a "mirror image" of Superman and first appeared in Superboy #68.
Superman rip off
42 Mr. Freeze Mr. Freeze, real name Victor Fries, is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman.
43 Dr. Manhattan Doctor Manhattan is a fictional character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. He debuted in the graphic novel miniseries Watchmen, published in 1986 and 1987. Doctor Manhattan was created by writer Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons.
This isn't really debatable
Out of touch with so much stuff it's quite sad, but he could end every super hero and villain without any effort. Pure energy is hard to face.
He has almost unlimited power - Username123
HE CAN DESTOY YOU IN A SUB-ATOMIC WAY! he should be higher on this list!
44 Blue Beetle Blue Beetle is the name of three fictional superheroes who appear in a number of American comic books published by a variety of companies since 1939.
He is an amazing, really strong, and under rated. He has more than once once taken down the young justice and the justice league. He is not my favorite but was to far down in the list.
Making Mexicans cool! Underrated and awesome suit!
Blue Beetle looks really cool! 😉
45 Tim Drake
Tim is more intelligent than even batman. Not to mention he has a very big fandom
Just want to say to the guy who says tim is smarter than batman... Nope - bob_mc_bobinson
Best batman sidekick ever
46 Killer Croc Killer Croc is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman.
SCARES THE CRAP OUTTA ME
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