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Lackawanna Blues
Theater, Drama
Photograph: Courtesy Marc J. FranklinLackawanna Blues
Ruben Santiago-Hudson revisits his childhood in a Broadway memory play.
Broadway review by Adam Feldman
In the first new Broadway production of the season, Pass Over, a grand picnic of home cooking is laid out onstage and then yanked away; the second, Lackawanna Blues, provides plentiful comfort food for its characters and its audience alike. Among the dishes mentioned in this show are fried fish, smoked ribs, pork chops, chicken feet and dumplings; when I saw it, a reference to glazed ham with cloves got a smattering of applause.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson's autobiographical solo is a gentle and generous tribute to the staunch woman who raised him—Rachel Crosby, known to many in her wide orbit as "Nanny"—and the gallery of misfits who passed through her boarding houses in upstate New York. In the late 1950s, when Santiago-Hudson was born, the thriving steel town of Lackawanna was a magnet for ambitious Black workers, but not everyone found it easy. That's where Crosby came in, providing sustenance, shelter, inspiration and occasional protection for the vulnerable people under her wing—including the young Ruben, who had been neglected by his birth parents. As Santiago-Hudson puts it, in the show's biggest applause line: "Nanny was like the government if it really worked."
Santiago-Hudson slides smoothly into dozens of roles in this 90-minute collage of vignettes, including Nanny, and many of the people he plays are wounded: older men with one leg or one arm or no fingers or no marbles and no place else to go. (Even the animals in the play are damaged: a one-eyed cat, a three-legged dog.) They have colorful names like Sweet Tooth Sam, Numb Finger Pete and Ol' Po' Carl—a heavy drinker who, in his malaprop-prone wording, suffers from "the roaches of the liver"—and several serious criminal records. True to Miss Rachel's example, the show mostly approaches them without judgment or condescension.
An accomplished actor and director, Santiago-Hudson has performed Lackawanna Blues many times since its debut at the Public Theater in 2001, and he knows how to keep it moving in this Manhattan Theatre Club revival. From a perch on the left side of the stage, guitarist Junior Mack provides smartly integrated blues underscoring and vocals, playing original music by Bill Sims Jr. (and occasionally joined by Santiago-Hudson on harmonica); Jen Schriever's lighting gradually reveals previously imperceptible elements of Michael Carnahan's deceptively simple-looking set. There is nothing revolutionary about Lackawanna Blues, but it is a loving and skillful evocation of a formidable Black woman and the community she was able to create, through the force of her character, in a world of lack and want. It satisfies a hunger that Broadway seldom serves.
Lackawanna Blues. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway). Written and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. With Santiago-Hudson, Junior Mack. Running time: 1hr 30mins. No intermission.
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Reflecting Our Maker's Love: Surfer Bethany Hamilton and Switchfoot's Jon Foreman
Surfer Bethany Hamilton and Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman both believe that by being open to others with their experiences, whether triumphant or tragic, God can use them to have a mighty impact. First up, A surfing prodigy at just 13 years old, Bethany Hamilton's future in the sport looked promising, but in one tragic incident, her life was changed by a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left arm. With faith and courage, she refused to be a victim, and her story of survival and her return to competitive surfing has inspired millions. Today Bethany tells us how her faith carried her through her darkest days, and about her reluctance to share her story until a sudden realization changed her mind. For more than 20 years, GRAMMY-winning recording artist Jon Foreman has been the l...
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The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

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Most Nokia handsets feature symbian s60 platform v9.0 and upwards. Natively they have option to record and play MP4 files with MPEG-4 part 2, which is h.263. Higher end Nokia mobiles like N8 will support mp4 files with MPEG-4 part 10 H264 codec. This means that most videos you find on the internet viz. youtube will play on these devices.
However for little older models like Nokia e63 ,71,e72,5800 mp4 files with MPEG-4 part 2 (h.263) codec are only supported.
To convert media files to be played nokia mobile phones Use Handbrake, a GUI tool to convert media files to be used for Apple products like iPod, iPhone and the iPad.This is an cross platform tool that works on Mac, Linux and Windows.
Launch handbrake, and choose Normal preset shown on the right of the screen.
a 240 kbps bitrate looked fine.
Subtitles: Add subtitles if any.
Size: Choose 320 as the width , select keep aspect ratio so the correct height is selected.
Save the preset and give it a name like 'nokia mp4'.
To encode video files for Nokia mobile phones the best option in Ubuntu is by Far Handbrake. Although you can compose few scripts using mencoder to encode video files, but still the best transcoder for movie files is still Handbrake.
For more info on MPEG-4 codecs check this post here.
I recently brought NOKIA X6, But is not plying MP4 files. Is there any soft ware to this mobile for paly the MP4 vedios.
Its probably because the mp4 files are not compatible with your player, your best bet is to convert those files as mentioned above and try to play it.
This doesn't clear things up entirely, but it's a helpful post all the same.
MPEG-4 isn't actually a codec, it's a group of codecs.
Older Nokia Phones support MPEG-4 part 2, which is h.263 – the ffmpeg codec can be used to encode this in handbrake (free program).
Newer nokia phones support MPEG4 part-10 (h.264) which is used in most apple kit.
The file extension '.mp4' or '.3gp' is indicative of the 'container' that holds the audio & video data. I'm not sure if older phones support the mp4 container it might just be 3gp.
Thanks for the Info Oliver, will update the post accordingly.


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Sony Electronics Presents EXTRA BASS Speakers with LIVE SOUND Mode Feature
Sony Corp. of America Jan 10, 2019
The EXTRA BASS™ Speakers now include SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22 and SRS-XB32 portable speakers, GTK-PG10 outdoor speaker and GTK-XB72 high-power speaker. The XB22 and XB32 units feature dual passive radiators whereas the XB12 uses single passive radiator. The Wireless Party Chain via Bluetooth® option allows user to link up to multiple XB72 speakers. The units are rated to IP67 standards and are resistant to water and dust. The SRS-XB12 unit is offered with a detachable strap that is used to hook anywhere and XB72 speaker features an FM Tuner.
Sony Electronics Adds New EXTRA BASS Speakers and a Powerful New Outdoor Model to Give Parties a Boost, Indoors or Outdoors
Create the Perfect Party Atmosphere Just About Anywhere Thanks to the Portability and Fun of These New Wireless Speakers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES, Booth #17300) -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced a refreshed EXTRA BASS™ wireless speaker line up with the new SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22 and SRS-XB32 portable speakers, along with the bold new GTK-XB72 high-power speaker and an exciting new outdoor party speaker, the GTK-PG10.
"We know how much our customers love taking their music everywhere they go, without compromising sleek design or battery life," said Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics North America. "These new speakers in our EXTRA BASS family, plus the new outdoor speaker offerings that are perfect for entertaining, enable people to enjoy Sony's high-quality sound anywhere they go."
Sound that packs a punch
Feel the deep and punchy bass sound with four new additions to Sony's popular EXTRA BASS family of speakers. The XB22 and XB32 have dual passive radiators that work together with stereo full-range speakers to enhance low-end tones and give bass a boost, despite the compact size. The XB12 uses a single passive radiator to achieve a similar effect.
A large cabinet and big woofers on the XB72 create stronger bass and expand the sound field for powerful sound, whether the speaker is vertical or horizontal. Users can link up multiple XB72 speakers using Wireless Party Chain via Bluetooth®.
The entire wireless speaker range is ideal for hip-hop and dance music lovers with bass at the heart of their music taste. The XB22, XB32 and XB72 feature LIVE SOUND mode, which expands the service area of the sound via angled speakers and Digital Signal Processing technology, producing three-dimensional sound that puts users in the thick of the music as if they were at a concert or festival.
Ready to go wherever music is desired
The XB12, XB22 and XB32 speakers have an IP67 rating, making them resistant to water and dust. The speakers are completely party-proof with a rubber-like coating on the XB12, while the XB22 and XB32 are equipped with both the coating and a washable top fabric. The XB32 and XB22 are also rust and shock resistant1 so there is nothing to stop the music from playing to the maximum in any location. Users can also choose from a new range of colors to match personal styles.
Music can go just about anywhere as Sony's new speakers are designed with durability2 and portability in mind. The XB12 is equipped with a detachable strap to hook it anywhere. The XB32 has a long battery life of up to 24 hours3 and can even charge mobile devices, so there is never an excuse to stop the party. The XB72 also features an FM Tuner that gives you even more flexibility to enjoy music when and how you like it.
Boost the party
Thanks to a built-in accelerometer, the XB22's and XB32's Party Booster feature reacts from tapping on them to create unique lighting and sound effects, including single- and multi-color line lighting, respectively. Additionally, users can enjoy a range of fun party features on the XB72 via the Fiestable app, including voice control, motion control and an interactive party light. Simply select 'Party Lights' in the Fiestable app to time a smartphone to the music and recreate the live concert atmosphere. The XB32 is also Fiestable compatible with the ability to adjust colors and motion control. Additionally, both the XB32 and XB72 have built-in flashing strobe lights to liven up any party.
The GTK-PG10, for powerful sound in the great outdoors
Perfect for outdoor parties, barbeques and tailgating parties, the exciting new GTK-PG10 speaker spreads high-power sound with a dedicated outdoor party mode. With the top panels open, the built-in tweeters face upwards and outwards, spreading the sound wider for outdoor parties. The digital signal processor automatically adapts audio settings to optimize outdoor performance.
The GTK-PG10 is easy to transport and take the party just about anywhere, with a cube shape and built-in handles. It is tripod-compatible and has a built-in rechargeable battery, boasting up to 13 hours of listening. The outdoor speaker also incorporates a table and cup holders on the splash-proof top panel to let nothing get in the way of the next celebration or tailgate. There is also an FM tuner and a convenient charger for mobile devices. The GTK-PG10 is compatible with the Sony | Music Center and Fiestable apps, providing additional fun features at users' fingertips. Users can sing along to their favorite songs using the speaker's microphone input or host a karaoke party!4
Retail availability will be in spring 2019, and the suggested retail pricing is as follows:
SRS-XB12 will have an MSRP of $59.99
SRS-XB32 will have an MSRP of $149.99
The GTK-XB72 will have an MSRP of $349.99
The GTK-PG10 will have an MSRP of $249.99
For more information on Sony wireless speakers, please visit www.sony.com/electronics/wireless-speakers-docks
Stay connected with Sony's announcements and activities at CES and many other events throughout the year by downloading the Sony Events app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store by searching for "Sony Events." To follow the online conversation via Twitter, use #SONYCES, and visit www.sony.com/electronics/ces for lots more Sony CES information.
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Corporation (Japan), one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K Ultra HD TVs. Visit www.sony.com/news for more information.
Does not guarantee lack of damage, breakage or water/dust resistant in all conditions. Deformation or damage from dropping the system or subjecting it to mechanical shock may cause deterioration of the water and dust resistance.
Increased durability on XB12, XB22 and XB32 models.
XB32: Up to 24 hours (Standard mode/lighting off)
XB12: Up to 16 hours
For above 3 models, actual performance may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.
XB72: is not battery powered and required an AC connection.
4. Karaoke software not included.
CONTACT: Cheryl Goodman, Corporate Communications, selpr@sony.com, 858.942.4079; Thomas Laemmel, Home Entertainment and Sound, thomas.laemmel@sony.com, 858.942.9564
New Voice Activated Smart Security System Comes with Live Voice Speaker and Video Camera
New Soundbars from LG have Built-In Google Assistant
New Headphones and Portable Speakers with Play Time up to 15 Hours
Subwoofers feature high amplitude multi-roll surround.


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Tag: bombing
I don't believe we've been told who precisly Sakaido killed or how to land him in prison, but regardless of his crime it's awfully hard not to sympathize with the guy. For one thing, he's always dreaming of his wife and daughter, the good times always turning to bad before he wakes up. They weren't just murdered, they also suffered terribly.
The pain and regret of not being there to protect them probably broke a sizable chunk of the Sakaido That Was. His investigative work within the Mizuhanome, psychologically invasive as it is, would seem to be not just a welcome respite, but a necessity for keeping what's left of him intact and carrying on.
The things he did to end up with such a job are also the reason Matsuoka discourages Hondomachi from considering a similar line of work in no uncertain terms. When visiting her in the hospital. She's missing frontal lobe matter but is already bouncing off the walls, desperate to get back to work, and romanticizes "The Great Detective" a pilot like Sakaido plays within Id Wells. But Matsuoka warns her: it's a sacrifice tantamount to suicide.
As I said, one Sakaido went into this line of work, and another came out. Hondomachi doesn't feel she's loved or even valued by her family, while Sakaido's family was murdered. Both detectives seek solace and purpose through work, creating their own value. Hell, Hondomachi could be a mirror to Sakaido's past, when his work kept him away from the family he loved until one day they were gone.
This week's Id Well is nothing like the previous two, demonstrating that we're in for a new trippy psychological ride every week or so. This time he and roughly 70-80 random people standing on a giant turret surrounded by infinite waterfalls on all sides…very Myst Uru. This is the Id Well of "The Pyrotechnician", who is responsible for very public, very meticulous bombings.
Kaeru is there too, already dead, while the others start falling one-by-one to rounds fired by a sniper hiding in the waterfalls. Like the stylized "Brilliant Detective" role Sakaido plays, Kaeru is a stylized version of his daughter, helping him remember himself, grounding him in whatever crazy dreamworld in which he ends up.
Sakaido is good, but not so good he doesn't get killed a couple of times, requiring his handlers to quickly extract and re-inject him, resetting the scenario but allowing him to learn from the previous dives. But trial and error is only the start of his investigation. He eventually determines that there is only one sniper, but the turret on which his victims stand is turning, allowing the sniper to make quick successions of kills.
Sakaido eventually successfully hides from the shooter until there is only one man remaining other than himself—and it's always the same man. He also happens to have a handsome but somehow artificial-looking face, which means the Pyrotechnician altered his face with plastic surgery. That is enough for the cops to track him down and for Mitsuoka to apprehend him.
In what seems like going a bit too far with the ironic punishment, the people Sakaido helps to apprehend end up his prison mates, occupying adjacent cells and enabling them to have a dialogue. The Pyro explains that his acts, which netted photos like the ones he took of people gawking and holding up their phones at the destruction and carnage, "exposed the emptiness of humanity" by showing that neither life or death matter.
Sakaido turns it around on Pyro. Just as he was in the Id Well, and in the bombing four years ago when he was a war photographer, Pyro always desired to be the Last Man Standing. He was the ultimate gawker, producing scenes of hell and watching the masses take it in, knowing humans can't resist.
Then Sakaido tells Pyro his days are over, and that he'll never see hell again, except in his memories, always a pale shadow of reality. The Pyro can't really dispute anything Sakaido is saying, because the guy was in his unconscious, where truths are plain to see.
It's enough to drive Pyro to suicide in the middle of the night. I'm not sure if Sakaido intended that, but he's doubtless a man who abhors killers, and was none too happy about Pyro mentioning his daughter. ID:INVADED is proving to be a dense, nervy, and captivating depiction of crime-fighting from within the minds of the criminal.
Author braveradePosted on Sun, 12 Jan 2020 Categories Anime Reviews, ID: Invaded, Winter 2020Tags イド:インヴェイデッド, bombing, carnage, criminal, daughter, detective, field agents, hondomachi, id well, kaeru, matsuoka, mizuhanome, murder, photographer, prison, psychology, pyrotechnician, sakaido, sniper, suicide, waterfallsLeave a comment on ID: INVADED – 03 – A Gawker Just Enjoys the Scene
TenSura – 06 – Fire and Slime
Kaval, Eren, and Gido are the adventurers who Rimuru briefly encountered. We learn their guildmaster is quite the taskmaster, sending them back out to Jura to further investigate the disappearance of Veldora after just three days of rest. They are accompanied by a raven-haired young woman in white cape and mask named Shizu.
Meanwhile, Rimuru surveys the fruit of his overpoweredness, as the Dwarves he brought to the village immediately begin to make a big impact on the goblins' development. He also names 500 more goblins to evolve them so they won't be wiped out in the power vacuum caused by Veldora's vanishing.
The adventurers soon get in over their head, and end up getting chased by a pack of giant ants. Shizu uses her mastery of fire and not inconsiderable combat skills to destroy the ants and save her comrades, but ends up missing one, and almost fainting just before she can kill it.
That ant is destroyed by Rimuru's Black Lightning, and he introduces himself to them all, including Shizu, whose mask came off in the hubbub, revealing a face Rimuru saw in the crystal ball; the person he's "destined to be with."
Rimuru takes them back to the village where the goblins put them up in a hut and feed them meat, and they have their introductions. Shizu is putting out all kinds of Japanese vibes, and turns out there's a reason for that: she was summoned to this fantasy world from the same real world as he was, only in her case, it was during an bombing raid in WWII, just after her mother was killed by debris.
While the details are scant, Shizu was apparently summoned (by at least 30 mages, according to Veldora) to serve as a weapon. At first the big cheese in charge of bringing her there doesn't think anything of her, but then has none other than Ifrit use Shizu as a vessel.
Shizu seems glad to have met a fellow Japanese, and even happier when he shows her his memories of how well the country has fared since she left. But there are times when she collapses; perhaps a symptom of the "curse" she bears. And then there's the whole reason she's there: to serve as a weapon formidable enough to defeat, say, a dragon…or even, perhaps, a slime that ate a dragon? Whatever her motives, I'm glad we've finally been introduced.
Author magicalchurlsukuiPosted on Mon, 5 Nov 2018 Categories Anime Reviews, Fall 2018, Tensei shitara Slime Datta KenTags adventurers, bombing, curse, dwarven city, dwarves, 転生したらスライムだった件, goblins, ifrit, japanese, kaijin, leader, magic, mikami satou, rescue, rimuru tempest, shizu, skills, slime, summon, tensura, trial, veldora, weapon, WWII
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 2 – 04
After each episode, and after announcing the next, a character thanks us for our "continued support," and my continued support of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu has never gone unrewarded.
Case in point: another absolute gem, combining lovely family slice-of-life (with a very unique and cool family), the clouds hanging over Yakumo's head, and Konatsu getting to do something, out of the blue, she never dreamed of actually doing.
That adorable little kid up there is Konatsu and Yota's kid. Some time has passed, but not too much: he's only in kindergarten, and yet, he's already surprising and delighting all, even his parents, with his nascent rakugo skills. They may have a genius on their hands.
He's every bit as charismatic as Konatsu was. Even Yakumo can't stay mad, going quickly into Grandpa Mode. By the way, how often does a show come around where so much time passes, we get to watch both Konatsu and her son at the same age? It's a generational show.
It's generations that Higuchi Eisuke wishes to discuss with Yakumo, who grudgingly gives him a ride home and his ear for the five or so minutes. Eisuke doesn't waste them, almost going too far in proclaiming he won't let Yakumo kill rakugo off, or even define it as something dead or dying. With Yota, Eisuke aims to keep it alive, changing to suit the mood of a generation, just as it always has.
Ever the rigid bamboo, Yakumo won't hear of any of that, nor will he have any part in Eisuke's project. And when Yakumo says rakugo is dead, he's not just talking about how it would die with him, but perhaps how it already died with Sukeroku, someone Yakumo has always believed to be better than him.
Yota is very much the progressive, without even being that aware of it, because he knows how good "Sis" is at rakugo and thinks if she loves it so much she should just do it. What's the harm in going out there and trying it? Such an idea is unspeakable to Konatsu, however, and considering the man who raised her, her attitude is hardly surprising. Instead, she's being trained in shamisen, so she can play her husband and others in and out.
But when they both go to their kid's school to perform, Yota gets inspired by the scenario, warms the crowd of mostly little kids up, and then…hands the show over to Konatsu. All of a sudden, she's doing something she hasn't done since she was a pint-sized urchin, living with her father.
While initially flustered and overwhelmed, a switch flips and all of a sudden Konatsu us that urchin in the bar, without skipping a beat. Scratch that; after years with Yakumo as a father, she's gotten better, despite having never performed in public. She's also, in my opinion, better than Yota, at least in terms of better differentiating between the characters she voices (all kudos to the great Kobayashi Yuu here).
"Jugemu" is a simple story that's not too raunchy or complicated for the kids, and it involves quite a bit of linguistic limberness to repeat the overly-long name of the titular child over and over at increasingly faster speeds. But it's a cakewalk for Konatsu. She'd have brought down the house no matter what the makeup of the crowd was.
And holy crap, the surging of emotions going through Konatsu before, during and after her impromptu performance were just a delight to behold, right up until she embraces her hubby with tears of relief and joy, and he essentially says "See? Rakugo's hella fun, right?"
The next morning, Konatsu's back to "usual", and despite Yota's protests, she still won't commit to ever doing rakugo again. It just doesn't seem right to her to crash something that's been a "boy's-only" affair for so long.
It's an old-fashioned view of a very old-fashioned art, but par for the course for someone with her upbringing, which may have been laissez-faire with Sukeroku, but got real conservative real fast with Yakumo. So while, like Yota, I'm disappointed, and think it's a waste, I understand why she feels the way she does.
Yakumo, meanwhile, holds Sukeroku's fan – old Sukeroku's; not Yota's. And as he holds it, a figure appears behind him – Sukeroku's ghost, I presume. There's no hint of arrogance or superiority in this moment, as Yakumo seems haunted by the fact a someone as loathsome and untalented as he is "all that's left" of rakugo.
Yota will probably never be able to impress him, just as he won't be able to impress himself. Eisuke may be right that rakugo needs to evolve, and Yota may be right that someone of Konatsu's talent should be a part of that evolution. But you'll never convince Yakumo of that, and Konatsu will never think it's appropriate to be anything but musical accompaniment.
That leaves the youngin'. Who knows what future he'll see that no one else will be around to see. What I hope we do see is Yota's rakugo continuing to be popular, and that rakugo continuing to grow into something his son can inherit. But Yakumo's warning about how quickly a fall can come makes me weary of too many good times to come.
Author sesameacrylicPosted on Fri, 27 Jan 2017 Categories Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 2, Winter 2017Tags bombing, business, challenge, death, descending stories, family, fireworks, ghost, higuchi eisuke, inokori, interview, jugemu, kindergarten, konatsu, miyo, patron, performance, popular, present day, pressure, rakugo, ranting, scandal, shamisen, shin'uchi, son, sukeroku, Sukeroku Futatabi-hen, taboo, Yakumo, yotaro, yurakutei
The fireworks fly in this episode of SGRS2, both in the night sky and later, in the private room of a restaruant where Konatsu worked before she went on maternity leave, run by a friend of her mother Miyokichi.
But first, we get to soak up a gorgeous, festive night, with Konatsu, the baby, and the mistress relaxing on a bench while Yota practices his ranting on a boat with his patron.
When the mistress and Konatsu rush to the restaurant Yota follows—as does Eisuke, hungry for details about rakugo life, which he learns is surprisingly similar to thug life. Yota finds his old mob boss, as well as that boss' boss, who happens to be close to the mistress.
Yota decides to intrude, and after making courteous, verbose apologies, kinda lays into the old man, seemingly unconcerned that he has the power to kill him if he doesn't like him.
Fortunately, the big boss is not only a fan of rakugo, but Yota's rakugo in particular. Even when Yota picks a fight, and even wonders out loud whether the boss is the father of Konatsu's child, the boss merely tosses him into a koi pond to "cool off"; he doesn't rough him up.
Yota doesn't back down, instead belting out an elaborate rant he was practicing before, only customized for the boss, who is entranced and charmed. Yota is starting to realize he's not just some punk anymore; he's a shin'uchi…and he's a father.
After a night where some doubted if Yota was going to be able to keep his promise to outlive his master, and some goldfish scooping with Eisuke, he returns home, having quite accidentally found "his rakugo" with his elaborate, animated ranting style.
Mind you, Yakumo hasn't heard it yet, but agrees to do a family performance, if Yota learns and masters "Inokori," a Sukeroku classic. To inspire him, Yakumo performs it himself, seemingly flipping a switch and channeling Sukeroku. Yota is spellbound. When he's finished, Yakumo looks like he'd just climbed twenty flights.
Yota scared the crap out of Konatsu by confronting the father of her child, but everything worked out for the best. The episode's parting shot is what Konatsu wants in a nutshell: to live in a comfortable house, to hear Yota's/Sukeroku's rakugo, and to have her son hear it as well.
Author sesameacrylicPosted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017 Categories Anime Reviews, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 2, Winter 2017Tags bombing, business, challenge, death, descending stories, family, fireworks, higuchi eisuke, inokori, konatsu, miyo, mob boss, paternity, patron, performance, present day, pressure, rakugo, ranting, scandal, shin'uchi, son, sukeroku, Sukeroku Futatabi-hen, Yakumo, yotaro, yurakutei
Yotarou gets what he wants: the whole family under one roof (a trial period, at least). But he also gets something he doesn't: a scandal related to the very old news that he once had yakuza ties. The timing couldn't be worse: Yotarou is already out of sorts due to the pressures of family he put on himself and the burden of having to innovate beyond Yakumo's rakugo.
As for Konatsu, she sometimes feels she's taking care of three children, not just her own. Yotarou means well but he'll have to deliver or the trial period ends with his expulsion from the house. And when the baby barges into Yakumo's room while he's playing music, it's Yakumo who throws a mini-tantrum with his inimitable Yakumo pissiness.
When he tries to pawn the kid off on Konatsu, he finds her sleeping, with tears streaming down as she dreams. Here Yakumo the Tender comes out, even if reluctantly, reciting one of her father's stories that always used to put her to sleep (in a good way!).
It's an especially beautiful moment that isn't taken away from simply because Yakumo gets more pissy afterwards about having to stay alive so Konatsu's kid can hear his rakugo (which is also the main reason she hasn't killed him as she's promised to do.)
As for Yotarou, earlier in the episode he seems to be letting all the Yakuzagate stuff slide off his line-tattooed back, but the pressure is clearly building for that back to be revealed to his audience, and after his colleague bombs, the pressure finally bursts.
Listening to an extended scene of rakugo in this show can be an almost hypnotic experience, much like BBC's Shipping Forecast, but with the added visuals of every little hand gesture, shift of a foot, bead of sweat on the head, or other ways humans try to stay sitting in one place.
In this case, his story, which isn't going over that well with the paltry crowd anyway, builds to an exceedingly misguided attempt to diffuse the tension by stripping to reveal that tattoo, getting up, and dancing around. This wasn't just bad rakugo…it wasn't rakugo.
When Yotarou and Yakumo cross paths with Higuchi in the middle, we learn that the writer, like Konatsu, wants Yakumo to stay alive, so that they can work to keep his rakugo alive. It's stiking to see the lengths to which people go for a true master's own rakugo, contrasted with just how damn far Yotarou has left to go.
But rather than pile on, Yakumo takes a more gentle tack, forgiving Yotarou for his impropriety and advising him to embrace his past, and not try to hide it, with or without outlandish stunts. The more pressing problem, however, is whether doing that will bear fruit.
Yakumo is, to be blunt, on the way out, and seems content to let rakugo die with him; at least the rakugo he knew. But Yotarou needs to find a way to get the crowds to trust him again; to see the character he plays and not just an ex-yakuza. Because he's got a family to provide for now. Breadwinning must come before soul-searching…unless you can get one with the other.
Author sesameacrylicPosted on Sat, 14 Jan 2017 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 Categories Anime Reviews, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 2, Winter 2017Tags bombing, business, classics, death, descending stories, family, future, higuchi eisuke, konatsu, oral tradition, patron, performance, present day, pressure, rakugo, scandal, shin'uchi, sukeroku, Sukeroku Futatabi-hen, Yakumo, yotaro, yurakutei
Even Takaki can feel it: something's not right. Something hasn't been right since Chad was injured, Radice took over, and Galan was brought on. But that "something" is impossible for him to grasp, at least to the point it alters the course he and the other Earth Branchers of Tekkadan, which is precisely the course Galan wants them on: the path to ruin.
As such, Takaki finds himself very nearly back to where this all began: human tools of CGS; cannon fodder for endless, pointless battles between Arbrau and the SAU. And it's all in service of weakening McGillis' position and reputation. As he stares in his coffee, McGillis knows exactly what's going on, as he's probably been expecting concerted resistance to his reform movement. It's strange to see him on his heels, almost forced to make a move.
I'm not yet sure if McGillis is being played here, but Takaki and Aston are being played like fiddles. Galan treats them decently, but behind their backs calls them dogs he's helpfully trained for Rastal. He tells Takaki again and again that this is it; the last battle; just one more push and he can go back home to his normal happy life with Fuka and Aston. Only they're just words, and in reality there is no end to the war in sight.
That's just how Galan, Radice, and Rustal want it. It's another case of the adults getting one over on the kids; manipulating their emotions to keep them pliable. Galan even goes out of his way to save Takaki's life, not just to keep up the charade but to build more trust; trust Galan has every intention of betraying when the time is right.
It's an episode that establishes a terrible situation for Earth Branch, and makes me question the wisdom of splitting Tekkadan's forces across two planets in the first place. Mika, Kudelia, Eugene & Co. are on their way, and may be able to provide some relief but Galan won't make it easy for them to interfere in his plans. Will it be too little, too late to save Takaki?
Meanwhile, McGillis takes the stage in his mobile suit, determined after a matter of weeks to nip this sprawling yet low-boil conflict in the bud. A rematch with the masked Gaelio seems imminent.
Author braveradePosted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016 Categories Anime Reviews, Fall 2016, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd SeasonTags alliance, arbrau, atra, battle, bombing, chad, eugene, 鉄血のオルフェンズ, fuka uno, gaelio bauduin, galan mossa, gjallarhorn, gundam, hush, isurugi, kudelia aina bernstein, makanai, manipulation, mcgillis fareed, mika, mikazuki augus, orga itsuka, puppets, radice, SAU, shino, skirmishes, takaki uno, tekkadan, Tekketsu no Orphans, tools, war, war of attrition2 Comments on Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – 31
Note Orga tucking his tie to keep it clean – nice little detail
With so much opportunity for prosperity and stability on the horizon, Orga's not one to go soft: When he's late for dinner, he doesn't ask Atra to heat it up, preferring to "deal with whatever's in front" of him, be it food, work, or trouble.
Mika, always one to both notice and speak up about things no one else does, notices Orga is looking a little skinny, and drops some of his weird nut things on top of Orga, who isn't a fan of the taste. But by episode's end, Mika's coat lint-garnished snacks are the least troublesome thing he must deal with.
Julieta and Iok report their failure back to Rastal, who already has plans to open a front against McGillis on Earth, using some "bearded gentleman" Iok isn't comfortable with but Julieta seems to be fine with, as long as he serves her master ably.
Julieta also meets with Mask Gaelio, who seems to be trying to warn her about trusting someone, even a superior, too closely. After all, all he and Carta ever were to McGillis were loyal and admiring, and he repaid them by screwing them royally. His only mistake was not making sure Gaelio was dead.
McGillis' enemies are joining forces out of a shared desire to see him fall, and McGillis' enemies are now Tekkadan and Admoss Co.'s enemies. They reaped the benefits in last week's battle, but Tekkadan's Earth Branch represents its soft, vulnerable underbelly, and Radice has already given up on the ragtag Tekkadan Earth crew he deems "uneducated animals".
Mere minutes before a commencement address, Makanai's office is bombed, and Radice is in on it. Chad is injured along with Makanai, leaving Radice in charge of Tekkadan Earth, and he wastes no time showing his contempt for his underlings in keeping them in the dark.
Radice is having a drink with the "bearded gentleman" when the bomb goes off, and this is only the beginning, as rumors start to swirl everywhere that the SAU is responsible for the incident, and Gjallarhorn is brought in to arbitrate.
It's a chaotic situation and the last thing Orga, Chad, and Takaki wanted. Takaki, the ostensible leader of Tekkadan Earth with Radice having turned against them (still unbeknownst to them), must way everyone's selfish desire to avenge Chad with Chad's actual orders to keep things under control. It's a lot for the gentle-hearted Takaki to take on, and just when he was hoping he could give Fuka a better life on Earth.
He at least has Aston on his side, who may share the others' thirst to avenge Chad but considers his duty to his superior more important. What ticks Takaki off is that in interpreting his duty to him, Aston goes straight to fighting or dying for him.
Tekkadan was supposed to be moving past such desperate measures, but McGillis' and their foes are determined to keep them dragged down in the mire. On a hunch, Orga rushes the delivery of weapons and new mobile suits to Earth, and sends Eugene and Akihiro to make sure they get there.
Mika and Kudelia also tag along for the journey, and with such big names it looks like Earth is going to play a bigger role than I thought…once they get there. It's a three-week trip, and a lot can happen on the ground in that time.
Like Orga, Takaki isn't fully aware of the depths of Radice's betrayal when he shakes the hand of Arbrau Defense Force's new commander, the hulking "bearded gentleman" Galan Mossa. But he's certainly uneasy about the future, and his future self narrating admits this was the time a trap began closing around Tekkadan; one that they could not escape from without more fighting and dying. It's a cold dinner, but all they can do is deal with it.
Author braveradePosted on Sun, 30 Oct 2016 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 Categories Anime Reviews, Fall 2016, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd SeasonTags alliance, arbrau, atra, battle, bombing, chad, eugene, 鉄血のオルフェンズ, fuka uno, gaelio bauduin, galan mossa, gjallarhorn, gundam, hush, isurugi, julieta, kudelia aina bernstein, loss, makanai, mcgillis fareed, mika, mikazuki augus, orga itsuka, peace, radice, ride, SAU, shino, takaki uno, tekkadan, Tekketsu no Orphans, war5 Comments on Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – 30
Kantai Collection: KanColle – 12 (Fin)
Well, you have to hand it to KanColle, it wasted no time whatsoever declaring it was going to pour all of the compelling drama and peril and promise of the previous episode down the drain. Within the first thirty seconds, Fubuki arrives in the nick of time to save Akagi, as does the main battle force led by Yamato.
As such, this entire episode is, at its heart, a complete re-writing of history, which makes you wonder (or possibly not wonder at all) why the heck they bothered to set up battles with real-world parallels when they were only going to turn the result of those battles upside down.
But revisionism aside, this was never that exciting an ending at all because that early taking away of the stakes came with it the knowledge that this episode wouldn't even be sorta adhering to reality. The show failed to rise above its somewhat unsightly core reason for being: to promote the video game it's based upon, as well as its sundry characters.
Thus, the result isn't just a foregone conclusion (the Fleet Girls win it all without suffering any casualties), but the battle itself feels pointless and needlessly drawn out, infused with setbacks we know will be overcome by the time the credits roll. It's an extended victory lap, as well as a showcase for every Fleet Girl character.
As for the Abyssals, they disappoint to the last, as one finally actually says something, but only simply phrases like "SINK!" Gee, I sure wish a show in which the good guys fight the bad guys had bothered to, you know, give us something, anything, with which to understand what the bad guys were about. But nope, they're just evil.
Looking back, Mitsuki's loss of Kisaragi was the only remotely significant casualty the Fleet Girls suffered, other than the fancypants Admiral we neither saw nor heard for the extent of the show, and therefore wasn't any more a character than the Abyssals. I kept watching this show because it had the guts to take Kisaragi out. Unfortunately, that's all it had guts for.
Still, this episode is saved from total inanity by some nice moments between characters who actually were characterized in the past eleven episodes. Bonds like Nagato and Mutsu, Akagi and Kaga, Kaga and Zuikaku, and the core trio of Fubuki, Mitsuki, and Yuudachi, while nothing particularly special, got some pleasant closing beats.
As for this admiral dude, I'm just not sure why I should care about him, considering we never see or hear him. I guess the Admiral is really you and me, huh? Well, excuse me if I'm not going to get all that excited about myself, nor a great host of Fleet Girls getting all hot and bothered about me. Simply put, I'm not that special.
Author braveradePosted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 Categories Anime Reviews, Kantai Collection: KanColle, Winter 2015Tags abyssals, akagi, battleship, battleships, bombing, destiny, destroyers, 艦これ, 艦隊これくしょん, fate, fiction, fleet girls, fubuki, grief, history, kaga, kancolle, kongou, leader, midway, mutsuki, nagato, naval battles, ooichi, revisionism, shoukaku, shounen, surprise attack, torpedo girls, victory, warships, yamato, yuri, yuudachi3 Comments on Kantai Collection: KanColle – 12 (Fin)
Kantai Collection: KanColle – 11
I'll preface this review by stating I knew the result of the real Battle of Midway, and which ships were lost in it. Suffice it to say, it was a devastating defeat for Japan, one from which they would never truly recover. So I entered this episode wondering: how would KanColle play this?
They've been more-or-less faithful to history thus far, a few details aside. The ships may have pretty faces and cute outfits, and the creators may have a game to sell, but I hoped that wouldn't lead to any major revision of that battle. It made sense in the context of the story so far, after all, that things should go very badly for the Fleet Girls.
What's interesting is that KanColle seemed well aware of my foreknowledge and anxiety, and seemed to play off of them in the tense build-up to the battle.
Take the super-dark cold open, in which the battle unfolds just as it did in real life: Akagi's task force is decimated and she is so badly damanged she has to be scuttled. The show even takes the unprecedented step of portraying Akagi as an actual listing ship.
It's only Akagi's (recurring) dream, but the episode immediately grabs our attention, announcing it knows what we're expecting. What it doesn't answer yet at that point is, how close will it stick to history? Is Akagi's dream only one possibility?
As the episode settles into Naval District life as usual, but Akagi's nightmare, along with the imminent battle, casts a pall on the bright and cheerful surroundings with girls drinking milk to prepare.
The episode is also punctuated by titles indicating how many hours remain until the battle, accompanied by percussive booms that reminded me of Akira's iconic, chilling opening. This isn't just Life As Usual…for many, it's most likely the last of it.
Not one to shrug off such disturbing dreams, Akagi considers them a warning and an omen of what is to come should things unfold as planned. She takes her intuitive concerns to Nagato and recommends slight alterations in the order of battle, which Nagato approves.
Both elite Fleet Girls get the strange feeling like they're drifting down a river fate, perhaps one they've even been down before. Akagi has seen her doom in dream after dream, but she intends to break that destiny. She wants that more than ever after her escort Fubuki thanks her simply for being so awesome and inspiring her to achieve greatness.
But while Akagi's mods to the battle plan are meant to change their course in that river of fate, the fact remains she was fated to make those mods, which will lead her exactly the fate she aimed to avoid.
The battle begins, and things take a turn for the worse almost immediately as the main assault force led by Battleship Yamato fails to rendezvous with Akagi's four-carrier task force, sitting in dreadful weather. Aware that they could be spotted by the Abyssals at any moment, Akagi decides to proceed to MI without the main force, leaving an initially protesting Fubuki and Kongou to stay behind and wait for them.
Akagi's force detects an "airfield princess" on MI, and they launch sorties that do her considerable damage at the loss of only a few planes. Things are going okay, but the force fails to detect the other Abyssal forces who sneak up from behind and throw everything they've got at them. Just like that, the ambushers become the ambushed.
Just like the real-life battle, carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Kiryu all take damage. Akagi's bow breaks early on, so she can't launch any planes to defend herself or her fellow ships. The girls' eyes are full of bewilderment, fear, and panic as the explosions around them multiply.
And for once, there's no rescue in the nick of time by reinforcements. There's no cavalry in sight, or even on the way, as far as we know. Last time we saw Fubuki and Kongou, they were still waiting to no avail.
Things look very very bad for Akagi in particular, who has a torpedo/bomb flying straight at her when the episode goes to black. Her nightmare, or rather vision, is coming true. She wasn't able to escape the river of fate.
While this is awful on an emotional level, it's also precisely the kind of episode I was hoping for: one that wouldn't hold back on history just because it didn't deliver a happy ending to the show's good guys.
But the battle is only halfway through. The challenge that faces KanColle next week is: Will it maintain this faithfulness to its terrible but ultimately dramatically satisfying conclusion…or will it chicken out at the last second and let the Fleet Girls snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat?
I'm not saying I'll automatically be put off by the latter possibility. But it will be a lot tougher to achieve, because the pull of that river is awfully strong, and this episode contributed mightily to that.
Author braveradePosted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015 Categories Anime Reviews, Kantai Collection: KanColle, Winter 2015Tags abyssals, akagi, ambush, anti-aircraft, battleship, battleships, bombing, destiny, destroyers, dreams, 艦これ, 艦隊これくしょん, flagship, fleet girls, fubuki, grief, history, kaga, kancolle, knight, kongou, leader, midway, mutsuki, nagato, naval battles, naval district, ooichi, refit, remodeling, rocky, romantic friendship, shoukaku, surprise attack, torpedo cruisers, torpedo girls, training, warships, yamato, yuudachi8 Comments on Kantai Collection: KanColle – 11
Now that Fubuki knows the reason she was recalled to the Naval District was to be remodeled, she starts training like Rocky, if Rocky was a female Japanese anthropomorphic WWII-era destroyer, hoping to start glowing so she can become taller and more powerful, like Yuudachi, whom she inspired.
Mutsuki is worried that Fubuki is taking things too far, too fast. She doesn't want Fubuki to end up in a position where she's trying so hard she gets hurt, or even sunk. Not to mention I'm sure she harbors worry about being left behind as Fubuki and Yuudachi get remodeled, leaving her in the dust.
When Nagato sends the reunited Torpedo Squad Three for a recon mission and they're attacked by Abyssals, Fubuki, eager to prove herself, rushes ahead and very nearly gets herself sunk, which is exactly what Mutsuki feared. It's one thing to come out of your shell and start believing in yourself; it's quite another to break formation and rush at the enemy head-on without thinking.
Fubuki is lucky, as the Abyssal's kill shot barely misses her. But what's telling is that Fubuki doesn't realize how lucky she is. The incident really puts a scare into Mutsuki, who's so happy Fubuki is okay she jumps into the bath to embrace her while still in her uniform. Even after such a close call, Fubuki isn't throwing in the towel; but Mutsuki worries as we do that if she keeps going like this, she's going to end up like Kisaragi. And Mutsuki doesn't think she could bear to lose someone else.
Fubuki tracks Mutsuki down on the moonlit cliff where heart-to-hearts were meant to take place, and explains how the Commander, whom we've never gotten a clear look at and whose voice we've never heard, told her he brought her to the Naval District to join the fleet because he saw her in a dream…
…Here's where things get a little weird, because that dream features Fubuki in a wedding gown, with a wedding ring, on a rooftop in modern Tokyo. She also starts to say she loves him, before saying she "trusts" him instead.
Considering Mutsuki seems to want a romantic friendship with Fubuki, like many other sister ships seem to have with one another, this sudden inclusion of a nebulous male-female romantic dream-story is a little confusing.
Anyway, Fubuki promises she'll never leave Mutsuki, but for some reason it sounds like a death flag, if not for Fubuki, than for Mutsuki.
After watching Fubuki train so hard, Akagi decides to ask her be her escort, but Kaga challenges her to a test of her AA skills first. Fubuki agrees, and takes a serious beating from both fleet carriers, but keeps getting back up until all the practice planes are shot down.
After all this, Mutsuki peels her off the dock, and she starts glowing the same way Yuudachi did, and it's off to the factory. Rather amusingly, while her armaments and outfit are slightly different, her body is exactly the same, much to her disappointment, and Mutsuki's relief. And Akagi officially appoints Fubuki as her escort for the coming battle.
That battle will take place at "MI", which I have to suspect stands for "Midway Island." If the battle there goes anything like it did in real life (and considering it's implied the Abyssals have broken the Fleet Girls' codes), Fubuki and the rest of the fleet are in for a rough time.
Author braveradePosted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015 Categories Anime Reviews, Kantai Collection: KanColle, Winter 2015Tags abyssals, akagi, ambush, anti-aircraft, battleship, battleships, bombing, destroyers, 艦これ, 艦隊これくしょん, flagship, fleet girls, fubuki, grief, kaga, kancolle, kisaragi, knight, kongou, leader, midway, mutsuki, nagato, naval battles, naval district, ooichi, refit, remodeling, rocky, romantic friendship, shoukaku, torpedo cruisers, torpedo girls, training, warships, yamato, yuudachi
This week's KanColle was another satisfying character-driven piece in which our plucky, "Bucky" protagonist Fubuki faces her latest trial: watching a friend surpass her. It happens very suddenly, as these things tend to do: one minute, regular old Yuudachi is inexplicably glowing and complaining of a light fever; the next, she's in the factory being refitted into a new, improved, and more mature Yuudachi.
The physical transformation is pretty significant; Yuudachi is now taller, bustier, and wearing an upgraded uniform, and sporting a more detailed hairstyle. This may just be me, but it also seems like her speech patterns are now less childish, and she uses her trademark "-poi" punctuation less frequently.
On the one hand, Fubuki is impressed and proud of her friend. On the other, well, she's understandably jealous, and it makes her wonder why Yuudachi was chosen for a refit before her, the flagship of Mobile Unit Five. She's not so much looking down at Yuudachi but at herself, believing some kind of inadequacy made the admiral pass her by.
Her two heavily-eating senpais, Akagi and Yamato, both assure her that she's done well so far and tell her not to worry about such things and to keep up the good work; if she's chosen for a refit, she's chosen; if she's not, she's not. Akagi even pats her on the head, a simple gesture that nonetheless sends Fubuki into a fit of beaming an joyous dancing (if you wanna call it that); so much love and respect she has for the lovely Fleet Carrier.
Then she hits another speed bump (or should that be land mine?) while on a run. She bumps into Yuudachi, who's practicing her shiny new weapons, and they're both summoned to Nagato, who issues them new orders. Yuudachi is reassigned to the First Carrier Group—meaning she'll get to sail with Fubuki's beloved Akagi—while Fubuki is relieved as the MU5 flagship and ordered to return to the Naval District.
It's a new low for Fubuki, who assumes this is punishment for screwing up somewhere, someway. Mutsuki tries to tell her not to jump to conclusions, and praises her as Akagi had, but only manages to make Fubuki believe people are simply showering her with praise to be nice, and it's gotten to her head. Walking on the beach with her head down, she bumps into Kongou and collapses into her arms sobbing.
That night Fubuki has a dream in which she can't catch up to Akagi and Yuudachi no matter how hard she tries; a dream she knows she shouldn't be having. At dawn she visits the waterfront, where Yuudachi is practicing tirelessly under Jintsuu and Sendai's supervision.
As Sendai explains, Fubuki inspired Yuudachi to want to try harder and aim higher, so she went out every night practicing like this, until it paid off. One could say she maxed out her stats in her previous state, necessitating the refit. This snaps Fubuki out of her funk, as she realizes she isn't the only one working so hard; everyone is, both for themselves and for each other. She then cheers for Yuudachi, who is happily responds with a hearty "POI!"
Feeling a lot better about things, she travels with Mutsuki and Mogami to the Naval District, which turns out to have been bombed by Abyssals who took advantage of the thinner defense. Fubuki's character work segues nicely into this resumption of the war storyline, because it's likely she was ordered to step down as MU5 flagship and return to the District for a higher purpose, not as punishment. The Admiral (whom we've never actually seen) goes missing, but no one else is hurt, and the rest of the fleet is right behind Fubuki, and they all work to repair the base.
Nagato also finds the Admiral's standing orders, which confirm my theory that Fubuki wasn't being punished: she is ordered to undergo remodeling, just like Yuudachi. Mind you, she's not glowing the way her friend was, and her cold staring reaction almost makes her resemble an Abyssal, but it's one thing for your friend to suddenly be re-fit. It's another entirely for it to be you. She's going to undergo some major changes, and change is always a little scary. Still, I look forward to seeing what mods she receives.
Author braveradePosted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015 Categories Anime Reviews, Kantai Collection: KanColle, Winter 2015Tags abyssals, akagi, ambush, anti-aircraft, battleship, battleships, bombing, destroyers, 艦これ, 艦隊これくしょん, flagship, fleet girls, fubuki, grief, kaga, kancolle, kisaragi, knight, kongou, leader, mobile unit five, mutsuki, nagato, naval battles, naval district, ooichi, refit, remodeling, shoukaku, torpedo cruisers, torpedo girls, warships, yamato, yuudachi
Zankyou no Terror – 11 (Fin)
The perpetrators of the failed Athena Project meant for its child subjects to be discarded and forgotten. Nine and Twelve's plan wasn't about revenge, but about making sure they and the others weren't forgotten; that those still alive who were responsible were plucked from beneath the rocks they'd hidden under. With increasingly stunning yet nonlethal attacks, they gradually built up their stature, until no one would be able to forget what they did, and by extension, that they lived.
The most stunning yet is the high-altitude detonation of the stolen atomic bomb, which ended up not harming anyone but disabled all electronics in Japan. While it was yet another means of gaining attention and exposure among the masses, it also served as a firm counter-riposte to the efforts of the members of the Athena project to use technology to artificially enhance mankind. For at least a time, the EMP emitted from the bomb reverted the country to a far simpler state.
Shibazaki became the Oedipus to Nine and Twelve's Sphinx, looking past easy answers to solve the riddles of where they came from, what they were doing, and why. They unwittingly helped him to solve the case that had ruined his career, and finally learn what those he suspected of wrongdoing were up to, and putting them away for it. Justice tastes a lot better when it is acknowledged not just by oneself or amongst a few individuals, but by the same system that once helped shelter the wrongdoers.
I will say that even in a series of a mere eleven episodes, Five's arc was ultimately a bit of a detour, though as the only other surviving Athena subject, her actions tore Nine and Twelve apart, threatening the whole enterprise, only to bring them back together as strong as ever following her demise. She represented an alternate effect of Athena: that of unchecked chaos and rage. It's also worth noting that after the end of the facility, she was and remained alone right up until her final confrontation with the others, while at least Nine and Twelve had each other, which had a grounding effect.
Even so, just before the bomb goes off, when Lisa isn't sure whether the world is about to end, Twelve tells her he and Nine were never needed by anyone until they met her and everything changed. Neither were ever ones for true, honest human interaction, let alone feeling what it was like to care for someone so much that you'd do anything to save them, which Twelve got that with Lisa. Even if he and Nine didn't (nor intended to) survive the gestation of the better world they sought to build, they didn't take Lisa down with them.
On the contrary, through her adventures and their many rescues of her and acts of kindness towards her, Twelve and Nine instilled a fresh appreciation for life, and while many will ask her what it was like to be "Sphinx's hostage" for all that time, she could never tell them much, because they'd never fully understand: she wan't their hostage. She was their friend; their little sister whom they kept safe without fail. And they gave her hope.
Author braveradePosted on Fri, 26 Sep 2014 Categories Anime Reviews, Summer 2014, Zankyou no TerrorTags athena project, atomic bomb, bombing, conspiracy, EMP, five, human experimentation, mishima lisa, nine, nuclear bomb, reconciliation, sacrifice, shibazaki, shunzo mamiya, sphinx, stratosphere, terror in resonance, terrorists, twelve, vendetta, 残響のテロル1 Comment on Zankyou no Terror – 11 (Fin)
Zankyou no Terror – 10
Twelve deals with the guilt of betraying Nine, while trying to have fun with Lisa. Nine rolls the dice and surrenders to the police. Five makes one last desperate grasp at Nine, who "belongs to her."
Shibazaki comes face to face with Shunzo Mamiya, who orchestrated the Athena Project and the investigation of whom led to his demotion. An atomic bomb is released into the sky, to go off at 10pm. This episode isn't messing around, expertly setting up the endgame.
Interestingly, this episode is Five's last. For those of you who tired of her relatively petty and nebulous vendetta and terrible English, rejoice, for she ends up doing herself in. Physically deteriorating, she senses the end is near, and after a harrowing chase and crossing the line with her American handlers, all that's left to do on that highway is thank Nine for being the reason she stayed alive this long at all; to pursue him.
She has him in her sight, but doesn't pull the trigger, knowing she's been beaten. Instead, she gives Nine a chaste parting kiss and ignites the pool of gasoline she's standing in. This explosion was brought to you by the number Five.
With Five now gone, all that's left is for Nine to expose Athena to the world, if that was indeed his plan. The only problem is, the press conference he demanded the police allow him to hold is interrupted by Five's meddling, and the atomic bomb is loosed, unable to be stopped by anyone.
While meeting with Shunzo, who was convinced the spirit of Japan was "that of a loser, without a shred of dignity", and thus pushed forward with Athena, Shibazaki can fathom the scale of the backlash, which looks tenuously close to being realized.
In his final broadcast, transmitted automatically when Nine doesn't get to the Hyatt at 8:00 PM, Sphinx One warns that nothing can stop the bomb. If he's right, then we're in for a catastrophe in the finale. But I'm not entirely convinced he's not bluffing at this point.
I'm not even sure his entire plan from the start was to draw out Five so that she could, well, finish herself off. Also, Twelve even ends up redeeming himself somewhat by interfering in Five's pursuit of Nine, and I like how he does so on Lisa's urging, telling him how happy she was when he saved her, and how Nine will probably feel the same way. Five may be gone, but there's a lot left to sort out.
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Breakfast is fantastic. There are so many flavorful recipes you can make if you're short on time, and there are some delicious recipes for those who want to make an extravagant feast in the morning!
Whichever ones of those you are, this delicious collection has everything you'll need!


Pour 2 inches of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Prepare an ice water bath in a medium bowl. Place 4 large wineglasses in the freezer to chill.
Crack the egg yolks into a large stainless steel bowl. Add the sugar and whisk until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and orange zest. Set the bowl over the boiling water and whisk constantly over moderately low heat until the sabayon is thick and has doubled in volume, about 8 minutes. Immediately set the bowl in the ice water bath and let cool, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Spoon the cold sabayon into the chilled wineglasses and top with the mixed berries. Garnish the sabayon with the mint sprigs and serve.


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Healing | One Mom Talking: The ongoing story of one mom, three teens, and heroin.
"Parents of Addicts United" discussion group on IntheRooms.com. You probably have to sign up on the website to view the group – I'm not sure. But it's a good and safe place to meet for conversation.
I'd like to form a secret facebook group as well, but that will have to wait until the weekend. (Plus, I need a few people to invite first. So if you're interested, send me a note with your full name so I can invite you!). Secret groups on facebook are great because no one can see the list of members except a member; and the only way to become a member is to be invited. I know that makes it a little hard for outreach, but it preserves anonymity, which is important.
That's all for my report of the day. Be well, my friends. Do something for yourself this week, just for fun. Remember fun? It's still out there just waiting for us to open up to it a bit. Choose life. Your life. Because you're still here and you can add blessings and joy to the world.
In my church – and in many churches – we teach the idea that the way to conquer an evil is to remove it from the darkness and shine the light of Christ in its eyes.
I am saddened by the continued reports saying: "There's a heroin epidemic in [you name the city, state or metro area]." And yet, I am encouraged that more and more people are sharing this news out loud. We are pulling the curtain aside and shedding light on the evil of heroin and drug addiction.
In my coaching business, I teach about the importance of facing our fears, naming them, and taking back the control that our self-imposed silence had given those fears. We are doing this now. We are speaking up.
I'm feeling prompted to take this further. Every once in awhile I get this intense feeling of wanting to speak out, but I've held back – in part because I just wasn't ready emotionally – in part because I have concern about protecting the privacy of my children. But here I am again, wanting to actively help.
If you were to speak out about your experience as the parent of an addict. Where would you start?
Have you ever wished you could blossom into your beautiful life without first being planted into the cold, dark ground?
Have you ever wished you could blossom into your beautiful life without having to break through the shell that surrounds your heart?
Have you ever wished you could blossom into your beautiful life without having to feel the pain of the push up through the heavy soil? Without suffering? Without ever being so fully human?
Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives.
Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him.
that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.
home. He says to get quiet and feel the inside of your body. That intrigued me and I tried it and I find that it works to quiet my mind. I cannot sustain inner dialogue or ponder mistakes from the past or create "what-if" scenarios if I am breathing in and breathing out and focusing on what's inside my skin. May sound strange, but it works.
Round One: I sat cross-legged on my bed, breathing in and out, reciting a bit of a prayer/mantra, and getting quiet. I became aware of the stuffiness of the air in my house. I haven't had windows open in weeks and I was filled with a desire for a fresh, clean breeze. I opened my eyes and got off the bed and opened the bedroom window, plus a couple of others around the house.
Round Two: I resumed my position, this time facing the open window. I resumed my breathing and began to focus on the sound of the wind through the trees. I am one with the wind. The wind and the trees and I have the same creator. Slow breath in through the nose. Slow breath out through the mouth. Hear the leaves brush against each other and the passing cars… CRASH!!
Apparently the window wasn't inserted properly into its frame. The wind blew the window in (the bottom section – the glass and it's surrounding frame). The wind blew the window in, it fell onto the nightstand, knocking down the lamp. The lamp fell down and off the table onto the floor, hitting the nearby ironing board as it fell, knocking the iron onto the floor as well.
So much for my quiet time. But It did make me aware of the need to fix the window.
As I put everything back where it belonged, believe it or not I became aware of how the wind through the window was a metaphor for life. Yes it was. Sometimes everything just gets knocked over. Sometimes something that we think will be peaceful creates a ruckus. So we pick up the pieces, look for life lessons to learn, and move on.
I am now reading Marianne Williamson's new book "The Law of Divine Compensation." She says that the Universe corrects us when we get off course. Sometimes, I think, it does that by knocking a few things over and showing us a new plan. (Fix the window, put the ironing board away…).
God is like wind through my window. Refreshing and beautiful, with an occasional surprise. May the peace that passes our understanding sustain you in your travels. God bless.
This is my first humble attempt at creating a youtube video with a bit of spiritual teaching and an original song. Surely we've all had questions for God. Please view gently – I'm just testing this out.


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On Saturdays, I share something I made, or a new skill I've learned.
This week, I got a creative workbook for learning how to hand-letter. (You can find it here if you're interested.) I've only made it through the first few exercises so far, but just flipping through the book has inspired me to play around with my new sketchbook and brush pen.
Whoaaa! This is beautiful! Did you do the Currently Reading one yourself? So pretty.


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Welcome to Villa Umah Cagaan where we have preserved all of the allure and atmosphere of Bali, where colors are saturated and where every part of daily life is steeped in tradition. A stay with us surrounds you in Bali�s primal beauty which is like no where on earth. Our commitment to your every comfort is made apparent by our lavish appointments and impeccable service.
Bask in the sunshine in your private swimming pool, relax among the beauty of local flora, and allow yourself to be enchanted by the rhythms of Bali. Slowly are revealed terraces of golden paddy fields �umas�, art workshops, along with the people of Pejeng Kangin Village performing their morning rituals: Balinese women, baskets on their heads, returning from the traditional market in their tranquility; a middle-aged man in a frayed soccer shirt with his ducks marching peacefully along; women, young and old, in traditional sarongs chatting by the street gleefully, glancing at you and smiling; and the cool breeze brushing your face with the sweet scent of frangipani.
Umah Cagaan is perfectly situated in a beautiful undisturbed rural environment, forty-five minutes from Bali�s international airport and only ten minutes to the cultural town of Ubud. In the town there are numerous art galleries, fine dining restaurants, some of the best spas on the island and other activities can be arranged within a convenient day trip.
Your every comfort is considered at Umah Cagaan. The Villa, designed by internationally renowned architect Popo Danes, embraces a contemporary style of Balinese open living with full Western amenities and home comforts. The gracefully landscaped grounds holding a large infinity swimming pool, lotus ponds, separate guest pavilion and small paddy fields further enhance the exotic charm of this tranquil haven. Umah Cagaan offers a unique chance to experience the magic of Bali in complete serenity and privacy.
The Villa boasts 4 spacious, air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms. Each bedroom with its individual soft and hard furnishings boasts a commitment to stated charm and harmony. King-size beds made of teak wood, parquet solid wood flooring and natural wood furnishings ensure comfort and style. The spacious Master Bedroom features a balcony and verandah where you can enjoy your afternoon tea and a good book. The master bedroom also includes satellite/cable TV and DVD player for your private entertainment options. Javanese bride and groom Loro Blonyo figures symbolize love, harmony, throughout the space. A private open shower in addition to the bathtub overlooks the greenery outside.
In each of the bedrooms turn off all electric equipments, and sooth your ears with the tranquil sounds of the slow-moving Gari River, and chirping birds Ubud is well known for.
Walking downstairs, you�ll find a cozy Media Room equipped with 60' wide screen plasma HD cable television, DVD player and an assorted collection of DVDs to choose from. The adjacent Villa�s Spa Room offers various massages and beauty treatments, using natural spices and herbs of Bali. A gym is also available and accessible at any time.
The Villa�s dedicated Manager is on call 24-hours. Anything can easily be arranged for our guests. While your private chef can prepare meals to the guests' specifications, our fully staffed team can fulfill any guests� whim, 24 hours a day � looking after your every need, from daily housekeeping, to preparing a full range of fine cuisine from a simple breakfast to a formal dinner. Enjoy your meals cooked in the Villa�s beautifully large and fully equipped kitchen or create your own Teppanyaki outdoor grill or barbeque. Eat outdoors on the terraces, the lawn or at the pool side surrounded by frangipani trees, orchids, ferns, hanging heliconias, and at times, yellow butterflies. Simply put -- Villa Umah Cagaan is a world where 'No' does not exist.
Adjacent to the 16mx4m infinity swimming pool is the Bale or Sala decorated with local colors of beautiful traditional Balinese and Javanese furniture. This open living area is equipped with a collection of novels and is just the place for relaxing, enjoying yoga, an afternoon siesta, or just sipping your herbal scented tea.
Our traditional Bale Bengong is another opportunity not to be missed. Green rice paddy spread at your feet along with the soothing sounds of water flowing from the Pangkung streams are just there for your private enjoyment at Umah Cagaan.


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Sonoma State University faculty have been earning praise and awards outside of the school. From grants and awards to positions editing academic journals, professors in variety of areas of study are being recognized in the community. Here's a short list of some of their most recent accomplishments.
For the very same reasons he was recognized by SSU's Excellence in Teaching Award last semester, Criminal Justice Professor Eric Williams was honored August 20 by the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce with its Excellence in Education Award. His writings on prisons and rural communities have appeared in academic journals and newspapers nationwide, including the L.A. Times and Boston Globe. His book, "The Big House in a Small Town," was published in 2011 and he has taken hundreds of SSU students on tours of prisons all over California so that they can actually see what they have studied about in his class.
Michael Ezra, Professor of American Multicultural Studies, is editor of the new academic journal, The Journal of Civil and Human Rights, to be published twice a year by University of Illinois Press, beginning in 2015. Also supported by the SSU School of Arts and Humanities, the publication is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, academic journal dedicated to studying modern U.S.-based social justice movements and freedom struggles, including transnational ones, and their antecedents, influence and legacies. The journal features research-based articles, interviews, editorials and reviews of books, films, museum exhibits and websites. Visit tinyurl.com/mu4jt6s for more information.
ENSP Professor Laura A. Watt, together with former Cultural Resources Management Masters graduate Ellen Joslin Johnck, published The Bay Area's Solar Salt Industry: An Unintended Conservationist, in the summer 2014 issue of the journal California History. The book explores the history of the salt industry itself, its consolidation in the 1920s and 30s under the single corporate name of Leslie Salt, and the current transformation of some of those historic salt ponds through a huge tidal marsh restoration project. Ironically, the use of the land for salt production maintained it as an open and relatively undeveloped landscape and has kept it available for ecological renewal. Watt began research for this article while working as an environmental consultant in San Francisco, before she was hired at SSU.
Anthropology Professor Karin Jaffe has received a Captive Care Grant from the International Primatological Society to study former laboratory squirrel monkeys' potential for successful retirement to the San Francisco Zoo. This project documents the behavior of an all-male group of squirrel monkeys acquired from a biomedical facility and currently housed at the San Francisco Zoo. In the past, such monkeys were euthanized because zoos are reluctant to take them due to their reputation for aggression, injury and death. In collaboration with the San Francisco Zoo squirrel monkey keeper and the Vice President of Animal Behavior, students in the Sonoma State University Primate Ethology lab have been studying the monkeys with the short-term goal of better understanding how to manage this group, and the long-term goal of educating other zoos about how to successfully house former laboratory squirrel monkeys so "retirement" at zoos becomes an alternative to euthanasia.
Political Science Professor Catherine Nelson used a summer research grant to work on a project that applies feminist theory to the analysis of political communication in U.S. presidential campaigns. The research will build upon the work of political theorist Michaela Ferguson in her article, "Women are not an Interest Group" (Theory and Event, 2013). In that piece, Ferguson argues that in the 2012 presidential election candidates Mitt Romney and Barack Obama both spoke about women's issues in a way that deflected attention from "feminist issues," defined as issues of structural gender inequality. Given the significance of visual media in election campaigns, Professor Nelson is exploring the possibility of extending Ferguson's analysis to the visual representation of women's issues in presidential campaign commercials.
ENSP Professor Rocky Rohwedder took TEDx to the high seas this summer, organizing a conference for his Semester at Sea colleagues and students. The ship was docked in Helsinki, Finland for the August 5 conference, titled "Anchors Away: From Ideas to Action." Among the shipboard speakers, talks focused on how people limited by something in their lives "had some catalyst that shattered the myths they were holding that kept them from moving forward with clear intention and strong energy and purpose," says Rohwedder. See www.tedxsemesteratsea.org/rocky-rohwedder-on-anchors-away-and-tedxsemesteratsea/ for more information.


Exciting News! Remember when I introduced you to my Painting On Purpose (POP) project and first painting, titled If You Believe? This original painting has now SOLD (to one of my collectors in Russia)! I had the honor, 2 weeks ago, of taking ALL of the proceeds from this sale to the Northwest Mother's Milk Bank.
Painting On Purpose is a new brain-child/project inspired by my Grandma Neva who turned 92 on the day this painting was released, February 6, 2015. My grandmother has always believed in me and my art, has always been supportive and happy that I could be a painter while being at home with my boys. My grandma taught me to walk when I was 17 months old and we have shared MANY special times together over the years. We have a tremendous connection.
The purpose of Painting On Purpose (POP) is to benefit others through my paintings ~ each year I will choose an organization to receive all of the funds from the purchase of an original painting. I chose the Northwest Mother's Milk Bank for my first recipient.
NWMMB strives daily to collect, protect then provide a wonderfully healthy first food to local babies in need. They truly believe in, and truly ARE, saving lives and keeping families together, drop by precious drop. Learn more about NWMMB here. http://www.nwmmb.org. The second POP piece will start near the end of 2015, to be released February 6, 2016.
Also ~ It's Thursday ~ so I have a new original MINI painting to share ~ this new mini chunky original 4×4″ painting is titled A Little Something, she is inspired by my recent mermaid mojo. THIS PIECE HAS SOLD.
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Switzerland: A Nation-State or a Multi-National State?
Theoretical background and objectives
Researchers of nationalism and national identity have long been attracted to Switzerland, a country that seems to contradict some of the fundamental characteristics of a nation-state. Especially the fact that Switzerland has four languages has led some scholars to consider this country as a multi-national state. Switzerland is often presented as a country in which different nations or ethnic groups live peacefully together and thus as a successful model for other multi-national states and "multiculturalism" in general. Others argue that there is no reason to believe that Switzerland constitutes a multi-national state and that a linguistic group that is territorially concentrated does not automatically constitute a group with a national identity. Is Switzerland a nation-state? If no, is it a multi-national state and which elements are missing for Switzerland to become a real nation-state? If yes, what kind of nation-state is Switzerland? Does it constitute a nation-state comparable to those surrounding it or should it be considered as a Sondernation, a "special case"? From another perspective it might be asked whether Switzerland defies some of the fundamental laws of nation-states. While some consider Switzerland as a civic nation or a "nation of will" (because of its allegedly cultural heterogeneity) others clearly observe a case of ethnic nationalism (because of its restrictive naturalisation policy). To what extent is the Swiss case suited to bringing out the limitations of such typologies? Does the Swiss case provide an opportunity to revise existing theories in nationalism? Within the MIT-research programme this project contributes to the study of institutions and the way institutions regulate and accommodate interethnic relationships and conflicts.
Research design, data and methodology
For an international conference and two special issues we bring together political scientists, sociologists, historians and social psychologists from Switzerland, Western Europe and North America. While some papers aim at making theoretical contributions and undertaking historical analyses, a second group of papers investigates national identities of national and local politicians, the larger population and young Swiss adults. This allows us to study nationalism and national identity in Switzerland from different perspectives.
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Helbling, Marc/Stojanovic, Nenad (2011): "Switzerland. Challenging the Big Theories of Nationalism". In: Nations and Nationalism, Vol. 17, No. 4, Themed Section "Switzerland. A nation-state or a multi-national state?", guest edited by Marc Helbling/Nenad Stojanovic, S. 712-717.
Projektbezogene Veranstaltungen
Helbling, Marc, 07.05.2010–08.05.2010: Switzerland. A Nation-State or a Multi-National State? Workshop in cooperation with the Center for Democracy Aarau, Aarau.
Migration, Integration und interkulturelle Konflikte
Prof. Dr. Marc Helbling
Nenad Stojanovic (Center for Democracy Aarau)
Swiss National Science Foundation, Center for Democracy Aarau, Center for Comparative and International Studies University and ETH Zurich
The Romance is Back. Genuine Link and the European Citizenship
Abteilung Migration, Integration, Transnationalisierung
Fremdsprachenassistent/in (m/w/d)
Research Unit Migration, Integration, Transnationalization
Pre-doctoral research fellows


Owing to lack of creativity on my side, I am lifting a few lines from an older post on this blog to describe this film. "A small minority of films manage to put a smile on my face from beginning to end. When I say smile, it isn't due to the funny events on screen but due to the sheer joy that I experience from everything put out on the screen. This is one such film." Welcome to Sajjanpur is the kind of film which is so hard to write about because you can't really slot it into a genre. Call it a simple comedy or a social satire or an engaging drama….it works on every level. Maybe films of this kind have been made in the past but none which I've seen.
Mahadev (Shreyas Talpade) is the only literate guy (more accurately..the only one who can actually write stuff) in Sajjanpur who aims to be a novelist but has to settle for being a letter-writer. Due to the uniqueness of his profession everyone in the village has got to use his services at one time or the other. The myriad letters he composes include complaints to the district collector, appeals for money from relatives, missing father search requests, love letters (of course!) and probably the most ingenious of them all – farmer generated spam mail. Short vignettes of the people's lives who he comes in touch with and how he inadvertently (or otherwise) gets involved forms the crux of the movie. For Mahadev however, most important of them all is Kamala (Amrita Rao) – a childhood sweetheart now married and dying to correspond with her husband who is out in the city for work since the last four years. Mahadev senses an opportunity for some subtle manipulation to get closer to her.
Filled with ample humor and tongue-in-cheek references to social issues all and sundry; Sajjanpur is a treat to watch. I've noticed at few places the music of the film receiving much flak but I fail to understand why. Shantanu Moitra's tunes blend so well with the film and I had absolutely no problem with it. Shreyas Talpade absolutely rocks. As the letter-writer with a troubled conscience when seeing injustice happen or the clever trickster when it comes to his love; his is a character you'll simply adore. Shyam Benegal's genius is most apparent in the fact the he made Amrita Rao shine in a role like that. Given the stuff she has done before, this really is a giant leap. The supporting cast is also wonderful – Yashpal Sharma, Ila Arun, Divya Dutta, Daya Shankar Pandey and Ravi Jhankal to name a few.
Shyam Benegal's previous mainstream ventures in the last ten years or so like Zubeida and Bose didn't justify his reputation but with Sajjanpur he is back and how! Welcome to Sajjanpur is a film which defines the phrase "wholesome entertainment". It's a pity if you miss this!


Conveners: Matsuoka, Kurihara, T., A.,Onoue, T., Kimoto, K.
This session focuses on the evolution of ecosystem in the pelagic realms, including discussions on all aspects of pelagic biota covering biostratigraphy, biochronology, evolution, and biogeography, which are important to the reconstruction of the spatio-temporal framework in the pelagic realm.
Reconstructions of plate configuration through time are included in the scope of this session. Biological, geochemical, sedimentological approaches to the pelagic environments are welcomed.
The co-evolution of life and biogeochemical cycles has been shaped by their deep reciprocal influence. Marine microorganisms, with their diverse biochemical repertoire, are central to this co-evolution. Although small in size, microorganisms have a paramount effect on how carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and other elements (e.g., sulfur, silicon, iron) cycle around the globe. Their emergence, radiation and diversity changes through time have influenced the structure of marine food webs, sea-water chemistry, global biogeochemical cycles and climate. This session invites contributions which highlight marine biogeochemical interactions that left clues preserved in long – as well as in short -term – geological records, during major palaeoenvironmental changes.
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2020 Dodge Dakota Concept, Price, And Release Date – Through the conclusion of 2020, Dodge Firm has well prepared new professionals for vehicles. It was actually merely a case of the time when would the latest and boosted age group of Dakota stay in light of industry. This truck has by no means be believed to be a prime product for its class. Nonetheless, definitely, 2020 Dodge Dakota has an opportunity to take the best quality. The advancements are provided by numerous areas of this kind of truck. Countless frontal features are changed, but moreover, we need to count on engine agreements to end with internal changes.
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