When was the last time you experienced a big change?
For me it was a few years ago. After living alone for ten years, I was remarried in August 2015. My wife, Emma, had an estate sale, packed-up her belongings, and moved into my home with her two small children, Evie and Isaac, who I loved as my own. This was a big change for everyone involved, including my two older sons, Jobe and Jackson, who returned home for visits.
Six months later, just as we finished unpacking the last boxes, I received a call from my District Superintendent who said, "Mark, you're moving to Cocoa Beach to become the new Pastor at First United Methodist Church." Before we could even establish a new normal as a blended family, we had to relocate and start all over again with new jobs, new friends, and new schools for the kids.
These two major changes evoked a host of feelings, including fear.
There are many stories in the Bible that help us deal with fear, but one of my favorites is the story of Jesus' birth in Matthew 2:1-23.
As a recap, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem in search of the newborn king of the Jews. When Herod got word of this, he freaked out because he was already the king of the Jews. The prospect of a new king was a direct threat to his seat of power, so he decided to eliminate the threat by killing the baby. After calling all the religious leaders together and learning that the child was to be born in Bethlehem, Herod lied to the wise men, saying, "Go and find where he is, then come back and tell me, so I too can go and pay him homage." The wise men found the baby Jesus and honored him by giving gifts to the family: frankincense, myrrh, and gold. These specific gifts are important to understand an important lesson in the story.
Remember that something horrible happened to the Jews in the year AD 70, their temple was destroyed. The one thing that gave meaning and value to the whole world–the center of religious, cultural, political, and financial life–was demolished. This led to a massive loss of meaning as they struggled with the question, "How can we make sense of the world anymore?" Some Jews thought that the destruction of the temple signaled the end of the world. Others thought that God would rebuild the temple if the Jewish people would perfectly keep the sacred covenant made with their ancestors.
This was a paradigm shift that required a new spiritual journey to make sense of it all.
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is portrayed as calling us to new life, and a call to new life is a call to radical transformation—a paradigm shift in our thinking and believing, a spiritual revolution. The most obvious example is found in John 3 were Jesus is recorded as saying, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above" (v. 3). The call to new birth is a call to new life. The implication, of course, is that we must leave our old life behind. We are called out of the familiar and comfortable and invited into a space that is foreign and challenging, which typically evokes fear.
As human beings, most of us are afraid of the unknown. However, we also experience times when old ways of thinking, believing, and doing no longer work. This creates a tension between the impulse to move in a new direction and the impulse to remain in familiar territory. Eventually this tension forces a decision. We can either turn backward and to try to recover a lost past, or we can face our fears and move into a new future.
Jesus calls us to move forward by calling us to new life. He also helps us see that we can muster the faith and courage to navigate change if we understand that this is precisely how God intends to transform us, and also that God will guide and redeem every step we take, even those that lead us into dangerous territory.
If the story of Jesus' birth is any indication of what God may expect of us, we must prepare to abide in dangerous places.
Shortly after Jesus was born, God called Joseph to take his family to Egypt, the place where his ancestors were enslaved and abused. This must have been a terrifying prospect, but it was necessary to protect the newborn King from Herrod's murderous plot. Like the holy family, God sometimes calls us to scary places to protect the new birth happening within.
Sometimes we are literally called to relocate to a risky place. Think, for example, of men and women who feel drawn to dangerous mission fields in places like Central America, Africa, or the Middle East. Listening to their stories, it's clear that God radically transforms people who make personal sacrifices to help others. Sharing life with people in dangerous places can give us a radically new perspective and exponentially grow our faith.
For others, the call is more symbolic. Some people are called to scary emotional places. If we struggle with old wounds that keep us stuck in dysfunction, our transformation may require us to abide in scary emotional places to work through memories of loss, neglect, abuse, or moral failure. Some are even called to scary spiritual places, to a time of great questioning, doubt, and even loss of faith. Tradition teaches that most people experience a crisis of faith before a genuine spiritual transformation.
In my own experience, the journey to transformation is long and challenging. As we see the light at the end of the tunnel, our hope is often to go home, even if in a different way. This is the journey of the hero, which we see, for example, in Greek Epic Poems such as Homer's Odyssey. However, we sometimes discover that we cannot go home because home will not nurture the new birth emerging within. Home no longer fits who we are.
In the Gospel of Matthew, Mary and Joseph are from the region of Judea and probably lived in or around Bethlehem. This is very different from the story told in Luke where they lived in Nazareth and traveled to Bethlehem late in Mary's pregnancy because of a Roman census. However, a careful reading of Matthew suggests that the Holy family already lived in Bethlehem and experienced a home birth. This is an important detail because after living as refugees in Egypt, they were hoping to return home after the death of Herod. However, this hope would remain unrealized because Archelaus, son of Herod, assumed control of Judea and presented an ongoing threat to the baby Jesus. Thus, God warned them in a dream not to go home, but to build a new life in Nazareth, which was considered a dumpy little town in the region of Galilee.
Sometimes we too make a hard journey only to discover we cannot go home. Again, this means different things for different people. Sometimes we get the feeling that we, literally, cannot go home. Think of how many young people go off to college, experience transformation, and decide to move to a new city after graduation. As we grow and change, we sometimes need a new start in a new place, so we can build a new life that fits who we've become.
For others this is more symbolic. Some people cannot go home emotionally. When thinking about the true meaning of home, we usually focus on our most important relationships, and as we experience transformation we often discover that we cannot return to these old relationships in the same way. Some relationships need to end, and others need to be redefined by clear boundaries. As we renegotiate old relationships and nurture new friendships that support our new birth, it often becomes clear that we cannot go home emotionally.
Likewise, many can't go home spiritually. Sometimes we must walk away from (or drastically reinterpret) what we were taught in the religion of our youth. The old ways of thinking, believing, and acting just don't make sense anymore; they don't fit who we are and what we have come to see as beautiful, valuable, and true. Sometimes these old beliefs even prove to be hurtful, exclusionary, and death-dealing, requiring us to actively resist them. This often requires us to find a new church, a new denomination, even a new religion. Sometimes we cannot return home spiritually.
Every aspect of this journey requires enormous faith and courage, gifts that God is ready to give to those who have open hearts and minds.
First, God gives us internal resources. In Matthew 2, we see that the magi followed a star, which is an enduring metaphor for a spirit that guides us. The English word "disaster" literally means "dis-star," and to be separated from your star is to be separated from a deep, inner wisdom (Shaia, Heart and Mind, 82). Likewise, angels in the Bible are messengers that God uses to communicate important things to human beings. Understood symbolically, they can also represent a deep inner wisdom.
From a Christian perspective, we often speak of the Spirit of Christ living in us. Since Christ resides in the deepest part of who we are—what is often called the soul—Christians are encouraged to go deep inside themselves to meet Christ there, so that we can hear the wisdom he whispers. Most often this happens in stillness, solitude, and silence as we pray and meditate on scripture.
In addition, God sends us external resources. Just as God sent the magi to the holy family, God sends us wise people who bring good gifts to support our journey toward transformation. Often these people are the ones we least expect, people who are foreign, strange, different, weird, even disagreeable. They could even people be people of a different religion or no religion at all. (Remember, the magi were Zoroastrian astrologers from Persia.) The messengers God sends can come in the form of close friends or passing acquaintances, and their voices can come to us in personal conversations or through their writings, songs, art, or films. Furthermore, the gifts that God gives to us through them take different forms. Some will be small, like a piece of the past resolved, and others will large, like the call to new life.
Whether these gifts come from within or without, we can trust that they will be powerful and precious. They will give us the faith and courage we need to start the journey, to travel through dangerous places, and to build a new home to support a new life. However, to receive them we must keep expectant watch, and when divine messages come we must be attentive so that their wisdom can unfold as we travel.
Have you heard the invitation to new life? Have you mustered enough faith and courage to take the first step? Have you been willing to go to those scary places that require more personal and spiritual work? Have you met the challenge of building a new home? Where are you in all of this? Have you been able to find the faith and courage you need to walk the road of transformation?
God, give me the wisdom, faith, courage, and support I need to continuing walking the path to radical transformation.


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Brett Anderson has been traded to the VIJHL in exchange for a player development fee. Photo by Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review
Dynamiters trade Brett Anderson to VIJHL
Goaltender Brett Anderson has been traded to Victoria in exchange for a player development fee
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The Kimberley Dynamiters have traded goaltender Brett Anderson to the Victoria Cougars in the Victoria Island Junior Hockey League.
In return, the Dynamiters received a player development fee for the 19-year-old goaltender.
"He did request a trade. I think with two 19-year-old goalies potentially coming back we couldn't keep both of them. I told both of them that, and Brett decided he would rather go to a team that offered him a starting position right away," said Derek Stuart, GM/coach, Kimberley Dynamiters.
Anderson had his rookie year last year with the Dynamiters where he went 17-1 with two shutouts, a 2.02 goals against average and a .919 save percentage in 20 regular season games.
"He's a very capable starting goalie, we were fortunate enough to have him and Adam (Andersen), both were capable guys to be starters in this league. So, we are losing a guy that when we put in net was fantastic for us last year, and did everything we asked him of, even in the playoffs when he started as the backup — he was a great teammate and did everything the coaching staff asked and more," explained Stuart.
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With Anderson gone, the team will be in search for a new backup goalie for their starter Adam Andersen.
"Adams our guy going into the season this year, and we are looking for a guy that is not just going to be happy being a backup, but somebody that can push Adam and keep him on his toes and someone who can get us some wins when it's his turn to play," said Stuart.
With the Nitros 2019 Main Camp approaching, Stuart adds there is an opportunity for guys who are there and make it through the exhibition season. Their main camp will run from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at the Kimberley Civic Centre, more information can be found by contacting Stuart at nitrosheadcoach@gmail.com.
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Last week's post on the ambiguous hot-or-not-ness of MTV golden boy Dan Levy came close to causing an on-line riot. Clearly, one man's hunk is another man's hunk of no- thanks. Which is exactly the point. Like Hilary Swank before him, Dan Levy causes us to confront conventional beauty standards and social norms in pursuit of a larger more lasting truth: what is and isn't hot. Or something.
In that spirit, we present the latest installment in our Dan Levy: Hot or Not series.
The assessment: For the co-host of a chat show based on a reality show based on a gaggle of Tinseltown twits, Tuesday was a big day. It marked the series finale of The Hills, and thus the series finale of The After Show. So did Dan bring it for his grand finale? Not really. Last week we were loving the clear-framed glasses, but for the finale it was back to Buddy Holly chic. Those, plus the black tie and two-tone blazer amounted to a look that felt stiff and overly involved. And as for the face—what face? With the glasses and the eyebrows, he looks like he's wearing one of those dollar-store disguise sets.
The verdict: Dan Levy is not hot. Bring back the see-through specs and we'll talk.
I am in 100% disagreeance! I thought last week he looked generic and boring, and this week he is fun and quirky. Granted, I didn't know who he was before these articles, but eh – whatever.
Dudes. This isn't a debate about whether or not Dan Levy is awesome. It's about whether or not he looked hot on Tuesday night.
And though I love him, the Aftershow and, yes, his dad, I'm afraid I have never found him hot. Not Tuesday. Not ever. But that doesn't mean he's not great!
What about a showdown of Canadian emcess/hosts…Dan Levy vs Ben Mulroney vs Tim Bolen vs George Stroumboulopoulos vs Rick Mercer….take your pick!!!!!
Dan Levy is solid. He is so damn good looking, he looks good in anything he wears. Tuesday night with the specs and the suit is my dream of how a guy should dress;Sophisticated yet dorky.
First of all, not to be mean, just want to help out for future reference….disagreeance? Isn't a word.
Secondly, that article is just plain mean. I think Dan seems like he'd be a lovely person and it's not right to judge him publicly in such a cruel fashion (forgive the pun). Dan, I think you're adorable!
By your definition, Dan's entire career is "just plain mean." Dan judges celebrities publicly for a living, and as a celebrity himself, I'm sure he's fine with a little harmless debate. If he's not, he should rethink his career.
The glasses are a smidge too big but other than that, I say hott (with 2 't's – last week was 3 't's).
I think hes fantastic! & super good looking! You can tell him I said that!


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Der Musculus vastus intermedius ( für "mittlerer breiter Muskel", "mittlerer breiter Oberschenkelmuskel" oder "mittlerer Schenkelmuskel") ist einer der vorderen Muskeln des Oberschenkels. Er gehört zum Musculus quadriceps femoris (vierköpfiger Oberschenkelmuskel). In die Ansatzsehne des Quadriceps ist die Kniescheibe als Sesambein eingelagert. Über das Ligamentum patellae ist die Sehne schließlich an der Tuberositas tibiae des Schienbeins befestigt und bildet den Ansatz des Muskels.

Der distale (näher am Knie gelegene) dorsale Anteil des Muskels wird auch als Musculus articularis genus ( für "Muskel des Kniegelenks") bezeichnet. Dieser trägt in der Knie-Extension zusammen mit dem M.vastus intermedius dazu bei, die suprapatellare Bursa nach proximal zu spannen und verhindert somit ein Impingement der synovialen Membran zwischen Patella und Femur.

Im Regelfall ist der M. vastus intermedius vollständig vom M. rectus femoris, dem kräftigsten Strecker des Kniegelenkes, verdeckt.

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Der Musculus vastus intermedius streckt zusammen mit den anderen Muskeln des M. quadriceps femoris, deren Sehnen in die gemeinsame Sehne einstrahlen, das Kniegelenk. Dysbalancen dieser Muskeln, etwa durch Lähmungen, üben Querkräfte auf die Kniescheibe aus, die zu einer habituellen Luxation der Kniescheibe führen können.

Literatur
 Michael Schünke: Funktionelle Anatomie. Topographie und Funktion des Bewegungssystems. Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 3-13-118571-6, S. 344 ff.
 J. Jerosch, J. Heisel, A. B. Imhoff (Hrsg.): Knie. Steinhoff Verlag, Darmstadt 2007, ISBN 978-3-7985-1587-1, S. 28–32.
 Walter Thiel: Photographischer Atlas der Praktischen Anatomie. 2. Auflage. Springer Medizin Verlag, Heidelberg 2005, ISBN 3-540-31242-0, S. 222.

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Using unique physical phenomena at the microscale, such as laminar flow, mixing by diffusion, relative increase of the efficiency of heat exchange, surface tension and friction due to the increase of surface-to-volume ratio by downscaling, research in the field of microfluidic devices, aims at miniaturization of (bio)chemical apparatus for high-throughput analyses. Microchannel networks as core components of microfluidic devices are fabricated on various materials, such as silicon, glass, polymers, metals, etc., using microfabrication techniques adopted from the semiconductor industry and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, enabling integration of the components capable of performing various operations in microchannel networks. This chapter describes examples of diverse integrated microfluidic devices that incorporate functional components such as heaters for reaction temperature control, micropumps for liquid transportation, air vent structures for pneumatic manipulation of small volume droplets, optical fibers with aspherical lens structures for fluorescence detection, and electrochemical sensors for monitoring of glucose consumption during cell culture. The focus of this review is these integrated components and systems that realize useful functionalities for biochemical analyses.


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Students meet puppies they'll train to be service dog superheroes
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by: Karen Bell
Posted: Jan 13, 2019 / 09:39 PM CST / Updated: Jan 14, 2019 / 03:55 AM CST
WIMBERLEY (KXAN) — Students from the Wimberley and Dripping Springs High Schools met the furry, four legged superheroes that they'll be training for the next year and a half or so.
Nonprofit organization Freedom Canines International (FCI) is working with the students to train, raise and socialize hand-selected puppies in their first years of life to become various types of assistance dogs, including Diabetic Alert Dogs.
The students got their dogs' "puppy in training" capes to wear while working, and also had a photo shoot with the puppies in their hero uniforms as memorable mark into their journey of becoming assistance dogs.
KXAN's Yoojin Cho spoke to a student who is participating in the program and will be spending the next 16 to 18 months with his dog, Zing.
The students in the program are trained by the FCI instructors so that the pups are well prepared to fulfill their role.
To learn more, visit the group's Facebook page.
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BLANCO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A charter bus carrying children from a summer camp caught fire Thursday morning at U.S. Highway 281 and Ranch Road 1323 north of Johnson City, according to the Blanco County News.
The buses were traveling back to San Antonio with campers from Summit Christian Church.
Woman found dead near FM1431 bridge on Lake LBJ identified
LLANO COUNTY, TX (KXAN) — A woman that died near the confluence of the Colorado River and Llano River on Lake LBJ last week has been identified.
50-year-old Karen Rodgers Mykleby from Lubbock, Texas suffered a medical emergency and succumbed to that emergency causing her death, according to an autopsy and Steve Lightfoot from Travis Parks and Wildlife.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife officials haven't identified one specific reason tied to the tragedies yet, but there are several factors that may be leading to rougher waters.


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Cleaning Out The Bookmarks Vol. 11
The internet is a treasure trove of arcane stuff that's not always easy to uncover, but fear not, because I, and at least one other Figment player, have scoured the interwebs to bring you this very special "Spinal Tap" Vol. 11 Edition of Cleaning Out The Bookmarks…
Let's get it started with this great Buzzfeed article sent to us by Figment player frizbee. It details "17 Ways to Make Graphic Designers Cringe". I know I've made a few cringe in my time, how about you?
And speaking of design, ever wonder what happens to the people whose pictures adorn famous album covers? Well, NME tracked a few down.
Don't call it a comeback, because to many vinyl never went away. Eilon Paz, a Brooklyn based photographer, started "Dust and Grooves", his interview-based photography project, to document various vinyl collectors around the world. It's a pretty cool collection of interviews and photos with fellow music junkies that he's compiling into a Kickstarter funded book (yours truly was a backer) so check it out!
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A lot of musicians think they have that something special. Jennifer Yeko, President of True Talent Management, wants them to ask themselves, Do You Want a Music Career? Or a Handout?
And while we're on the subject of what you need to do to have a career in music, Thor Harris has some rules regarding "How To Tour In A Band" he'd like to share.
God knows Jay-Z and Beyonce know the first rule when it comes to a music career. Protect your intellectual AND personal property people!
And frizbee provided us with this great comic from The Oatmeal detailing the current state of the music industry.
Inspiration takes many forms, but Jazz record covers inspired by the HBO Show "Homeland"? Now that's cool daddy-o.
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Cloud Nothings are an indie-rock band from Cleveland, OH. HELLO CLEVELAND!!! But I digress. The band is a great mish-mash of indie, noise and post-hardcore music. Their latest album, "Attack On Memory", was released in January 2012, and easily made my Top 10 for the year. They spent last fall opening for Silversun Pickups and are currently touring Down Under, so if they hit your town make sure to check them out. Now without further ado I present Cloud Nothings…
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That statement may never ring more true then in this digital age where music is ubiquitous both in terms of its scope and accessibility. So how does a band stand out amidst the musical clutter, and what role do record labels still play in this process? We decided to find out by talking to Eric Morse, Director of Content + Commerce at Warner Music Group. Eric has a diverse background, having worked as a musician, designer, music journalist, gallery owner, website founder and marketing executive. He talked to us about his role at Warner Music Group, how he helps bands market their music on the web, and the importance creativity plays in his job.
The Job: Eric talks to us about his position as Director, Content + Commerce at WMG and what he does on a daily basis.
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The Role of Marketing At A Major Label: Eric explains how the digital marketing team he runs interacts with the other departments at each WMG label.
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Digital Marketing & How To Build A Fan Base Online: Eric takes us through some of the strategies that his team at WMG employs to develop, build and engage an online fan base for their artists.
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Buzz: We talk about the importance of buzz in breaking a band, and what role his team plays in trying to build it for WMG artists.
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Working In The Music Industry: Eric talks about his career track, how it led to his current job, and what Figment players can do to start their own career in the music biz.
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The Importance of Creativity: We talk about Trampoline House, the award winning online art & culture website that Eric founded, it's role as his creative sandbox, and tips for Figment players looking to improve how they market their bands.
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– japoński zawodnik mieszanych sztuk walki (MMA). Były zawodnik m.in. PRIDE FC, UFC oraz DEEP - tej ostatniej dwukrotny mistrz z 2006 oraz 2013 roku.

Kariera MMA
Swoją pierwszą zawodową walkę w MMA stoczył 5 maja 2001 roku na gali Pancrase – Neo Blood Tournament Elimination Rounds którą przegrał z Hikaru Sato przez decyzję sędziowską. Jeszcze w tym samym roku związał się z organizacją DEEP. Do 2004 roku stoczył w niej osiem walk, wygrał sześć pokonując m.in. przyszłego zawodnika PRIDE Hayato Sakuraia, a dwie przegrał.

PRIDE FC
W 2004 roku Chōnan związał się z największą japońską organizacją MMA - PRIDE FC. Zadebiutował 23 maja 2004 na gali PRIDE Bushido 3, a przeciwnikiem jego był Ricardo Almeida. Chōnan po dwurundowym pojedynku przegrał z Almeidą przez decyzję. Następną walkę stoczył 14 października tego samego roku na gali PRIDE Bushido 5. Pokonał wtedy byłego mistrza UFC Carlosa Newtona przez decyzję sędziowską. 31 grudnia 2004 roku wystąpił na sylwestrowej gali PRIDE Shockwave 2004. Przeciwnikiem Chōnana był mistrz brytyjskiej organizacji Cage Rage i przyszły mistrz UFC Brazylijczyk Anderson Silva. W czasie pojedynku wyraźną przewagę miał Silva. W trzeciej rundzie Chōnan w spektakularny sposób podciął Brazylijczyka i natychmiastowo założył dźwignie skrętową na staw skokowy po której Silva został zmuszony do poddania się. Po tym zwycięstwie zanotował kolejną wygraną nad innym Brazylijczykiem - Antonio Schembri'm na gali PRIDE Bushido 7 która odbyła się 22 maja 2005 roku. Po serii zwycięstw Chōnan przegrał dwa pojedynki pod rząd, kolejno z Philem Baroni na gali PRIDE Bushido 8 i z Danem Hendersonem na PRIDE Bushido 9 - oba przegrane przez nokaut.

Po dwóch porażkach z rzędu stoczył pojedynek o pas mistrzowski organizacji DEEP z Ryutą Sakurajem na gali DEEP – 23 Impact w 2006 roku. Po półtorej minuty pojedynku walka została przerwana na skutek rozcięcia i nie możności zatamowania krwi Sakurajowi. Tym samym Chōnan wygrał walkę przez techniczny nokaut i zdobył mistrzostwo DEEP w wadze średniej. Po tej walce wystartował w turnieju wagi półśredniej. W pierwszym rundzie turnieju wygrał z Joey Villasenorem na PRIDE Bushido Survival 2006 przez niejednogłośną decyzję. W ćwierćfinale turnieju zmierzył się z Paulo Filho na gali PRIDE Bushido 12 z którym przegrał przez poddanie i tym samym odpadł z turnieju.

Po odpadnięciu z turnieju Chōnan stoczył pojedynek na gali DEEP – 28 Impact w obronie pasa mistrzowskiego w wadze średniej. Jego przeciwnikiem był po raz kolejny Ryuta Sakurai. Chōnan wygrał przez większościową decyzję sędziowską i zachował pas mistrzowski wagi średniej.

UFC
W 2007 roku Chōnan podpisał kontrakt z największą na świecie organizacją MMA - UFC. 17 grudnia tego samego roku zadebiutował w UFC na gali UFC 78, a jego przeciwnikiem był Ormianin Karapet Parizjan. Po trzy rundowym pojedynku sędziowie orzekli zwycięstwo Ormianina. Chōnan stoczył w UFC jeszcze trzy pojedynki. Najpierw wygrał z Roanem Carneiro przez niejednogłośną decyzję na gali UFC 88, przegrał z Bradem Blackburnem na UFC 92 przez jednogłośną decyzję oraz kontrowersyjnie przegrał z TJ Grantem przez niejednogłośną decyzję na gali UFC 97. Po tej porażce Chōnan został zwolniony z UFC.

lata 2009-2011
Po zwolnieniu z UFC Chōnan walczył ze zmiennym szczęściem. Wygrywał m.in. na DREAM.13 z Andrewsem Nakaharą oraz przegrał z Taisuke Okuno na gali World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight. Swój drugi pojedynek w organizacji DREAM stoczył na sylwestrowej gali DREAM Genki Desuka 31 grudnia, a jego przeciwnikiem był Hayato Sakurai. Chōnan przegrał wtedy przez jednogłośną decyzję sędziów. 5 kwietnia 2013 roku wypunktował rodaka Seichiego Ikemoto na Deep: Osaka Impact 2013. W październiku tego samego roku pokonał Amerykanina Dana Hornbluckle'a na punkty odbierając mu tytuł mistrza DEEP w wadze półśredniej. Po walce Chōnan zapowiedział zakończenie kariery zawodnika MMA.

Osiągnięcia
Mieszane sztuki walki:
 2013: DEEP - mistrz wagi półśredniej (-77 kg)
 2006: PRIDE 2006 Grand Prix wagi półśredniej − ćwierćfinał
 2006: DEEP − mistrz wagi średniej

Lista walk MMA

Linki zewnętrzne
 Statystyki i lista walk MMA

Japońscy zawodnicy MMA
Sportowcy związani z Tsuruoką
Ludzie urodzeni w Tsuruoce
Urodzeni w 1976


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Whatever else may happen on this level, the first two rounds are always reasonably straightforward. Move both cavalry (on the right) forwards towards the ford as far as they will go and then move Akamoto up behind them. On the far left, move one of the archers to the bamboo and use the infantry to capture the shrine.
On the enemy first turn, only one of two things seems to happen. If the enemy sends 2 cavalry towards your infantryman on the left (one will eat a skull and the other will attack) then you should use the archers to take out the closest one and then defeat the other with your crow monk by blowing him off the edge. If this happened, then the enemy will have brought an archer and an infantryman towards your cavalry, so kill the archer and make sure your guys end up in a spirit wall.
On the other hand, if the enemy send just one cavalry up the left, blow him off the edge. This will mean that you have 2 infantry and an archer to face on the right, which is tougher. Kill the archer with both cavalry and ensure they form a spirit wall.
Depending on how things have gone so far, you'll now be facing a reasonably clear road through on one side or the other, whilst the opposite will be more troublesome. If the enemy did send 2 infantry up on the right then chances are you'll be down a cavalryman. You'll need to do what you reasonably can to keep him alive (eating the skull or drinking the potion are good options) and bring Akamoto up to get in the fight. Make sure you finish this turn in a spirit wall if there are any enemies left, as losing Akamoto is an instant loss. At the other side, no matter what turn it happens on, the enemy will bring the other cavalryman around and you will always have the chance to gust them into the water. Chances are the infantry will be in range for your archers too and on the next turn, it's likely to kick off big time, so take the chance when you have it.
Once a unit enters the second ford on the right hand side, the enemy will reinforce from the two pathways at the bottom of the map. On the left hand side, a couple of infantry and a couple of archers will turn up, whilst on the right, the enemy will bring cavalry and infantry. On the right hand side, you may have chance to finish the last infantryman (at which time you'll receive a cutscene featuring Sakura) and possibly heal either Akamura or the cavalryman by capturing the crow monk shrine. You may also be able to get Akamoto on his way to demon mode here, as there will be 3 skulls around and of course, he gets 2 actions!
On the left, things get tough quickly. It's worth noting that once the enemy reinforcements arrive, it's very hard to bring the crow monks into play until the enemy cross one of the fords. This is extremely useful on the left, as the enemy has a tendency to bring two infantry up and park them right to the left of the ford. If you've been patient and your crow monk is around, have him blow one of the enemies into the water (gust ignores spirit walls) and then have your infantry (which you could be in demon mode by round 5 if you have used the skulls wisely) knock the other into the water. Your real problem here is the archers and the most effective strategy is to retreat up the behind the rocks, drawing them over the ford and then killing them with the infantry or crow monk. Another effective tactic is to have the demon infantry attack each archer once, then you can finish with an archer each. None of these are an exact science though.
If you want to achieve the Gold Skull for beating the level in 14 turns or less, then you'll need to be crossing the bridge by around round 8 really. It's not easy to achieve, especially as perhaps the best tactic on the left side involve a bit of waiting, but it can be done. Once you cross the bridge, this level can become a little academic, as although the game encourages you to head for the safety of the shrine on the left hand side, victory actually rests on a straight race to the shrine at the top of the mountain.
It goes without saying that if you have the orders available you should grab every other shrine and paddy you can (especially the salamander monk shrine) but focus on that right hand path up to the summoning shrine. You'll find that the enemy will make repeated attempts to haunt it, so demon archers are extremely useful here. The Salamander monk has a bit more range than an archer, so he is also useful for this duty. Eventually you will push on far enough to claim the shrine yourself, which effectively ends this battle.
There is good chance that you'll be able to get the gone with the wind achievement on this level if you manage to use the crow monk's demon attack (typhoon) to knock 3 enemies off a ledge at the same time. This is best done on the very top of the falls, whenever enemies are bunched together in a trio.
A very easy, almost impossible to miss Gold Skull here unless you REALLY have to rush the end to get the second one instead. Just either keep your units alive or buy new ones right before you kill the enemy general, it's that simple.
This can be a tough one if things go wrong during the first half of the level. If you cross the bridge by around turn 8 though, you should be able to manage it.
Another easy one, especially seeing as crow monks are free and you can't really miss the two shrines early on. Just make sure you keep them alive as things heat up at the end and use them for light duties, like stealing rice and occasionally gusting enemies off the edge.
Before beginning this walkthrough properly, we'll just fill you in on the locations of three potions near the player start point, because you'll probably want to grab them as you go, even if we don't specifically tell you to. The first is a red potion near the rice to the right of the start point, whilst the second (green) is in the bushes just by the summoning shrine above. The third is in the reeds and bushes to the left of the start point.
One of the most interesting levels in Skulls in our opinion and there are lots of ways to play this one. A good approach is to rush out quickly and try to disrupt the enemy plans to claim cleansing shrines. A winning tactic during the first 3 moves is to win as much easily defensive ground as possible. Begin by sending the two right hand cavalry to begin capturing the cleansing shrines just up and right from your starting point (over the bridge.) In doing so, the red potion should pop out – have an archer drink in. On the left, send the two cavalry out – one of whom will reach the left hand shrine. The other should drink the green potion.
On the next turn, you'll probably have lost a cavalryman on the right hand side. Use the archer (who is deadly with an attack power potion) to kill at least one enemy infantry. Use the cavalry to capture the other summoning shrine. Bring up an infantryman towards the central summoning shrine (the green potion will pop out for him to drink.) On the left, the enemy will more than likely have begun to capture the 2 left most summoning shrines. Attack the left hand cavalryman with both to kill him, or if the enemy didn't go there, just try to capture it.
By the third turn, things will be starting to diversify, but you should be able to clear the enemies (who are likely to prioritise one or both of the cleansing shrines) on the right side using the archer, cavalry and damage from those shrines. Capture the summoning shrine in the middle. On the left, you will have one or both cavalrymen still alive and more than likely one of the cleansing shrines – consider going up to the top left to capture the crow shrine, as it is handy to remove an enemy unit and gain one in such a simple move.
This level is a tough one to write a step by step guide for, because there are so many variations in what can happen. The key is really the two shrines on the right hand side and to a lesser extent, the two in the middle. If you can hold those 4 and take all of the resources within, you will be able to wear down the enemy without having to rush out and risk the damage taken from the shrines – this is obviously especially true if you want that last Gold Skull.
Remember that there is no enemy general, so with your uber archer and the 4 modest rice paddies near your start point, you can actually hang back and kill all the enemies with relative ease. If you're not after that last Gold Skull, then a good idea is to work your way around the right hand side, up across the top and once you take the last summoning shrine, you should have no more problems.
You should be able to achieve this one just by controlling the battlefield. Wait until the enemy only has one unit left (preferrably a fox monk) and then capture the shrines one by one.
Similar to the first Gold Skull, this one can be beaten just by waiting until the endgame, then wandering around demoning up your troops.
This is quite a tough one compared to the others and can be frustrating as the zones of control are not always clear. Here is a rule of thumb for you – don't venture beyond the right hand pair of cleansing shrines, capture the middle two (and leave the crow shrine) and then hang back after taking the 4 rice paddies closest to you. You can take the right hand summoning shrine if you get there before the enemy captures the left most cleansing shrine, but if not you'll have to leave it. Once you have your little siege castle set up, just let the enemy come and wait them out. Your red potion archer and troops with green potions (you should have 2) will see you through, especially once you start to eat skulls. It's worth remembering that cleansing shrines only hurt if you're in there zone at the end of a turn, so feel free to run out for a skull and then come back.
Early control is key to winning this level easily, so listen carefully! At the start of the level, send a cavalryman and an archer in each direction. The right fork cavalry can take the fox shrine and the archer the summon shrine, whilst on the left, a cleansing shrine and a rice paddy. Send the infantryman up the middle fork towards the crow monk shrine.
The enemy will press the attack down either side. The left is really the main key for you, as it allows easier access to a monk (the salamander) and it also allows you to easily cut off the enemies only easy to reach summon shrine. If the enemy only send one cavalry down this left flank, capture the salamander with the cavalry and the other cleansing shrine with the archer. On the right, capture both far away cleansing shrines with the fox monk and the cavalry. Now either bring up the infantry in the middle to capture the crow monk shrine or use the right hand archer to take the rice field in the middle of that fork.
You'll probably find one of your cavalry is killed this turn, depending if the enemy came up the left or right. If they went to your right, it makes things easier because you can reinforce from the shrine. If they went left, you'll need to bring round the crow monk and drop the salamander and archer back behind the two cleansing shrines.
You'll find the battle for posession of the shrines on each flank continues, so just stay in there and try not to lose too much. If the enemy has come right you will start to push them back in this round because Sakura will have provided you with a large gift of rice, which makes this level practically unloseable.
The enemy will reinforce behind Akamoto on round 5. Depending on what else is going on, you can awaken him and with 1-2 units (infantry from the centre, maybe a summoned archer on the right) you can take them out easily enough. The main benefit here is that they are pretty unlikely to really hurt Akamoto, but they do provide enough skulls to demon him up real quick.
If you have not already done so, you need to consolidate the left flank. Chances are the right is all yours by now, due to infinite reinforcements if nothing else, so you need to stop that summoning shrine on the left. Go do it with demon Akamoto and you will have no problems finishing off the enemy. Isolate the general on his own and use a crow monk to gust or typhoon him off the edge for a nice Gold Skull.
This is one of those Gold Skulls that just requires luck and timing. You can draw the enemy general towards the edge, but you also need to finish him. A demon crow is good, because 2 gusts will allow you to line up the shot, or alteratively a typhoon is more powerful. Well, actually, 2 typhoons is gonna get it done!
This one is easy and should just happen for most people. The most exposed is the fox monk shrine on the right, but because of the summon shrine just below, you should be able to handle it. The enemy rarely even bothers coming down the middle for the crow shrine.
Just exactly what it says on the tin. The trick with this is actually having enough enemies left to get the crow monk in place to kill. If you lock down the summon shrine on the left, you will struggle with this one, so just engineer the situation in your favour and it won't be too hard.
This level has proved impossible to guide step by step, because it is so variable and quite large. So instead, here are some sound tips and strategies which should get you through.
Early on, you'll need to avoid those three archers up on top of the rocky outcrop and in fact, this whole level can be completed without ever really worrying about the left side of the map. Instead, use a cavalryman to capture the right side cleansing shrine on the first turn, then another to go into the rice paddy next to your starting position. You'll notice a red potion which you might want him to drink turn 3 (after capturing the rice.) You can send a cavalryman with some infantry support over the ford to the rice fields and fox shrine, which you will need to do if you want the 800 rice Gold Skull. It should be quite defensible and doesn't come under fire from the cleansing shrines, but you will be in range of the archers on the square closest to the waterfall, so wait until the archers are disrupted. Don't miss the crow shrine right in front of you at the start either.
To cause the aforementioned disruption, you need to use the 2 cavalry that are still on the right (the one who captured the initial cleansing shrine and the red potion one) to attack the two archers on the far right, whilst the enemy messes around with the rice. You'll probably be able to get the upper hand on this side even with your limited starting units and once you have something tough move up (infantry preferrably) you should try to capture the left hand cleansing shrine, which covers the right hand path. With luck, the archers across the way wont rouse themselves to attack you, but the cleansing shrine will start to hurt them one turn at a time until they die or retreat.
You should be working your units up that right side now, including Akamoto once he hits about 14 health, as there should be lots of skulls. Capture the summon shrine here too, then go up the right hand stairs to where the general lies in wait. Capture the two cleansing shrines on the right and expect to fight for them a few turns. The enemy will keep coming, attacking your haunting units and trying to retake them, but it's easy to hold this position with a couple of demon cavalry and a crow monk. Once Akamoto arrives, head in there to kill the general (who usually doesn't awaken) for an easy 2 Gold Skulls (800 rice if you didn't spend anything) and kill the general with your general.
This is a bit of a chance one really. If you can dominate the battlefield and capture all four cleansing shrines around him, you can just damage him and retreat. It's still chancy though, because we know of at least one team member whose general was attacked by the enemy general when trying this trick, only to kill by counter attack and miss out on both the cleaning shrine AND killed by a general Gold Skulls.
This is a pain to achieve because you'll need to capture at least a couple of the enemy held rice fields quite early, or steal rice from them at least. Each paddy produces 150 rice in total, so you will need to capture 6, or 5 and one successful steal. The easiest way to do it is to grab the 2 paddies near your start position, the most exposed one near the fox shrine and then any two of the ones on the right side, which the enemy control. The left side fields are mostly a lost cause.
Does what it says on the tin. This is a level where Akamoto can be useful anyway, due to his attack power, high chance of achieving demon status and the lack of an enemy general who will take the offensive first.


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#220 / Friends And Enemies
Carl Schmitt, pictured to the right, was a German jurist and political theorist. Schmitt was strongly tied to Nazism, and has been called the "crown jurist of of the Third Reich."
In an article published on the Opinion Pages of The New York Times on July 22, 2016, Feisal G. Mohamed, a professor in the Graduate Center of the City College of New York, linked the campaign of Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump to the philosophy espoused by Carl Schmitt. Hillary Clinton's campaign was said, by Mohamed, to evidence the influence of Hannah Arendt.
Somehow, I missed the article in the original, but I was alerted to it by a reference in Amor Mundi, the periodic blog of The Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College.
Schmitt, according to Mohamed, says that "the specific political distinction to which political actions and motives can be reduced ... is that between friend and enemy." According to Mohamed, this:
Is a statement meant to be descriptive, rather than prescriptive: The friend-enemy distinction is central to politics in the same way that a good-evil distinction is central to ethics and a beautiful-ugly distinction is central to aesthetics. All other considerations are peripheral to this core concern.
Politics, as practiced, does often seem to be a struggle between "friend" and "enemy," with that friend-enemy distinction indeed being a central and core focus of what politics is all about. That fundamental idea, that politics is essentially and inevitably a contest between "friends" and "enemies," is an idea I want to challenge, but the fact that this is such a common way to think about politics leads to various appeals for some other approach, like the appeal I cited yesterday, with the Presbyterian pastor from San Francisco urging "empathy" as a winning political strategy.
According to Mohamed, the Trump-Schmitt way of depicting politics lends itself to "tribalism," and to the kind of policy proposals that oppose "our" nation to others, which are seen as "enemies" seeking to besiege us. Trump's proposed "Great Wall," of course, is a prototypical example of just such a policy, dictated by a "friends versus enemies" concept of what politics is all about.
I am a great admirer of Hannah Arendt, whom Mohamed opposes to Schmitt. That seems right to me, but linking Hillary Clinton to Arendt seems a bit more of a stretch. It is true, as Mohamed notes, that Clinton has proposed a politics of "inclusion," with respect to immigration, in contrast to the Trump "Big Wall" approach. However, as Mohamed does admit:
Clinton is ... clearly ... more statist than Trump, and in fact it is difficult to discern in her rhetoric a sense of nationhood standing apart from state institutions and policies — this is a major source of her emotional deficit as a politician. Hers is a politics of the achievable, of incremental progress within received institutional bounds, trained by the kind of long experience that breeds familiarity with the workings of government ... Statism inherently favors moneyed interests. Without some sort of pressure from the sphere of political action, the levers of the state fall all too readily into the hands of the wealthy and well connected. For Arendt this leads to a politics where Enlightenment principles like justice and equality are hollowed of significance and used only to advance the agenda of the powerful.
Many of those who supported Bernie Sanders over Clinton in the Democratic Party's presidential primary did so precisely because Clinton's approach to politics, while better than the "friends versus enemies" model espoused by Trump, was a politics in which power is really only legitimately available to the "establishment," and in which the moneyed elites get to decide what "justice' and "equality' are all about. This is not, emphatically, how Arendt thought politics should be conceptualized.
Going back to Mohamed, here is what he has to say about the Arendtian view of politics, a view with which I agree:
Arendt emphasize[s] a political space for the kind of human creativity that has positive civic effect. This she likens to the human capacity for procreation: Just as we have the power to bring new human beings into the world, so also we have the power to bring new ideas into the world that reshape their environment, having ripple effects of responses that are also new. This is our highest calling, and highest achievement, as social and political beings.
Making something "new" appear, amidst the society that we create, is the true task of politics. This task is not accomplished by a band of "friends" who overcome the opposition of "enemies," whether foreign or domestic. In fact, this "friend-enemy" distinction is counter to the basic concept of politics, which is that we are "all in this together," and that our politics is the way that we, as a community, decide what we should do, and then seek ways to do it.
We are, in fact, to use the Hillary Clinton campaign slogan, "stronger together," but that slogan seems to emphasize that our "togetherness" is driven by a kind of pragmatism. We get "together" so we can be "stronger." I propose another idea.
I think we need to realize that we ARE together, in sickness and in health, in times of abundance and in times of crisis. We are not divided; we are one. And out of that "many," the "one" makes itself visible. Politics is not, basically, about a friends versus enemies conflict; it is about "decision." Politics is a "friendly debate" about what we should do, and when the time for decision comes, we choose. Our many voices combine. Jesse Jackson called it a "rainbow." I think he may have called it a "tapestry," too. Or maybe that was a metaphor from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We don't need a new slogan for our "togetherness." The politics we need to practice should be based on the slogan of the United States of America. You know the one:
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Нова (), настоящее имя Сэм Александр () — супергерой, появляющийся в комиксах издательства Marvel Comics. Будучи членом межгалактической полиции, известной как Корпус Нова, персонаж был создан в 2011 году сценаристом Джефом Лоубом и художником Эдом Макгиннессом. Образ Сэма Александра базировался на оригинальном Нове, Ричарде Райдере. Первое появление Новы состоялось в Marvel Point One #1 (Ноябрь, 2011), прежде чем обзавестись сольной серией, выпускавшейся с февраля 2013 года.

История публикаций
После своего полноценного дебюта в Marvel Point One, Сэм Александр появился в Avengers vs. X-Men #1 (Апрель, 2012) и #12 (Октябрь, 2012). Затем персонаж стал главным действующим лицом серии Nova vol. 5, выпущенной в феврале 2013 года, изначальным сценаристом которой выступил Джеф Лоуб, а художником — Эд Макгиннесс.

Вымышленная биография
Сэм Александр является пятнадцатилетним подростком, который живёт в Кэфри, Аризоне, вместе с отцом, матерью и младшей сестрой. Его отец-пьяница часто говорит о своей предполагаемой жизни в Центурионе Нова и уклоняется от исполнения обязанностей дворника в школе, где учится его сын. Мать Сэма — домохозяйка латинского происхождения. Когда Сэм приходит домой из школы, он обнаруживает исчезновение отца, после чего случайно ранит себя и просыпается в больнице. Там, Реактивный Енот и Гамора говорят ему, что его отец действительно был членом Корпуса Нова. Надев особый шлем отца, Сэм отправляется на Луну, встретив Уату Наблюдателя, который показывает ему флот инопланетных кораблей, принадлежащих Читаури, а также рассказывает о предстоящем вторжении. При возвращении на Землю, Реактивный Енот и Гамора обучают его, а затем поручают Сэму проследить за флотом.

Некоторое время спустя Сэм отправляется на миссию, заключающуюся в предупреждении планет о надвигающейся силе Феникса. Он терпит аварийную посадку на Земле, однако успевает доставить послание Мстителям. После восстановления, Нова присоединяется к совместному противостоянию Мстителей и Людей Икс против Циклопа, ставшего Тёмным Фениксом. Тор предлагает Сэму стать участником к Мстителей, на что тот с радостью соглашается.

В течение дня обучения с Уату на лунной базе, Наблюдатель раскрывает ему, что его отец всё ещё жив.

После окончания Второй гражданской войны, Сэм покидает Мстителей, чтобы присоединиться к Чемпионам. Команда отправляется на спасение группы женщин и девочек, подвергнувшихся нападению со стороны террористов.

Силы и способности
Сэм Александр владеет уникальным шлемом, который предоставляет ему доступ к Силе Нова, включающую в себя: сверхчеловеческую силу и выносливость, левитацию, генерацию энергии, телекинез, универсальный перевод и способность дышать под водой и в открытом космосе.

Коллекционные издания
 Nova Vol. 1: Origin (включает Nova Vol 5 #1-5, Point One #1, Marvel Now! Point One #1) Сентябрь 2013, ISBN 9780785166054
 Nova Vol. 2: Rookie Season (включает Nova Vol 5 #6-9, #10) Март 2014, ISBN 9780785168393
 Nova Vol. 3: Nova Corpse (включает Nova Vol 5 #10, #11-16) Июнь 2014, ISBN 9780785189572
 Nova Vol. 4: Original Sin (включает Nova Vol 5 #17-22) Январь 2015, ISBN 9780785189589
 Nova Vol. 5: Axis (включает Nova Vol 5 #23-27) Апрель 2015, ISBN 9780785192411
 Nova Vol. 6: Homecoming (включает Nova Vol 5 #28-31, Annual #1) Ноябрь 2015, ISBN 9780785193753
 Nova The Human Rocket Vol. 1: Burn Out (включает Nova Vol 6 #1-6) Июнь 2016, ISBN 9780785196501

Вне комиксов

Телевидение
Версия Новы Сэма Александра появляется в мультсериале «Великий Человек-паук», озвученная Логаном Миллером. Он был обучен Реактивным Енотом и присоединился к Стражам Галактики (Звёздный Лорд, Гамора, Дракс Разрушитель и Грут). Впоследствии он покинул команду и отправился на Землю, где вступил в ряды Щ.И.Т.а и тренировался вместе с Человеком-пауком, Силачом, Железным Кулаком и Белой Тигрицей.
 Сэм Александр появляется в мультсериале «Marvel дисковые войны: Мстители», озвученный Хисаёши Суганумой.

Видеоигры
Снаряжение Сэма Александра появляется в качестве альтернативного костюма Ричарда Райдера в «Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3».
Сэм Александр доступен как загружаемый контент в «LittleBigPlanet», как часть Marvel Costume Kit 5.
Сэм Александр является играбельным персонажем в MMORPG «Marvel Heroes», где Логан Миллер повторил свою роль.
Сэм Александр появляется в «Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes», как часть пака Ultimate Spider-Man.
Сэм Александр является играбельным персонажем в игре для Facebook «Marvel: Avengers Alliance».
В игре «Lego Marvel's Avengers» Сэм Александр, озвученный Энтони Дел Рио, является играбельным персонажем.
Версия Нова Сэма Александра появляется в игре «Marvel Puzzle Quest».
Версия Нова Сэма Александра появляется в игре «Marvel Future Fight».
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2

Критика
Первый выпуск серии Nova был встречен с позитивными отзывами, включая высший балл на iFanboy. В рецензии для Multiversity Comics Мэттью Мейликов назвал серию «довольно захватывающей» и поставил ей рейтинг Купить.

Примечания

Ссылки
 Нова на Marvel.com
 Сэм Александр на Comicvine.com
 Сэм Александр на Marvel.wikia.com

Комиксы Джефа Лоуба
Комиксы 2013 года
Персонажи комиксов, появившиеся в 2011 году
Персонажи Стражей Галактики
Супергерои Marvel Comics
Агенты Щ.И.Т.
Персонажи мультфильмов


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1. Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung
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This K-drama is set in the Joseon dynasty. It falls under the genre of historical series or period drama. The plot revolves around the story of Goo Hae-ryung, a government intern who battles workplace discrimination owing to her gender as a woman.
2. When the Camellia Blooms
Source- The Cinemaholic
This K-drama stands out for creating a space for the representation of an independent single-mother as its protagonist. Dongbaek's life becomes arduous when a police-officer, Hwang Yong-sik enters her café "Camellia" and falls in love with her.
3. Crash Landing on You
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The budding romance between a South Korean business-tycoon who lost her business and a North Korean soldier forms the larger plot of the k-drama. Their love develops against the backdrop of strenuous ties between North Korea and South Korea. The drama balances between state conflicts, family issues and romance. The show also depicts hilarious scenes between the leads and other characters. It is definitely worth a watch.
4. Mr. Heart
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5. Hyena
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6. Save Me
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11. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Source- The Hindu
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12. Beyond Evil
A psychological thriller about two men, Lee Dong Sik and Han Joo Won, who chase a raging serial killer in their city. This K-drama is available on Netflix, and it consists of 16 episodes.
13. My Love From the Star
A classic that broke records after its release, this k-drama is a timeless masterpiece. Even thematically the drama is timeless, as it deals with the romance spanning across centuries between a human and an alien. It has been remade into Thai and Filipino languages owing to its popularity.
14. Hey Ghost, Let's Fight
Would you ever think of the possibility of romance brewing between a ghost and a ghost-hunter? Well, this K-drama revolves around such a plot, where an unlikely friendship turns into a romance between a ghost and a ghost-hunter as they team up to track down malignant spirits in the human realm.
15. Priest
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COAL-MINING HAZARD RESEMBLES EXPLOSIVE VOLCANIC ERUPTION, STUDY SHOWS
10/12/2009 01:11:00 PM Publicado por Jorge Franchín
Etiquetas: Geology
Worldwide, thousands of workers die every year from mining accidents, and instantaneous coal outbursts in underground mines are among the major killers. But although scientists have been investigating coal outbursts for more than 150 years, the precise mechanism is still unknown.
New research by scientists at the University of Michigan and Peking University in Beijing, China, suggests that the outbursts occur through a process very similar to what happens during explosive volcanic eruptions. The research is described in a paper in the October issue of the journal Geology.
"Just as magma can fragment when pressure on it is reduced, triggering an explosive eruption, gas-rich coal can also erupt when suddenly decompressed, as happens when excavation exposes a new layer of coal," said Youxue Zhang, professor of geology, whose previous work on volcanic eruptions, Africa's "exploding lakes" and theorized methane-driven ocean eruptions set the stage for the current research.
Zhang did much of the work on the coal outburst project in 2006 and 2007, during a part-time professorship at Peking University. Around that time, a number of deadly coal mine accidents---in China, Russia and the United States---had made headlines, and just before leaving for China in 2006, Zhang had printed out articles about the disasters to read during his flight.
"While reading a paper describing coal outbursts as violent ejection of pulverized coal particles and gas, the similarity of coal outbursts to magma fragmentation suddenly occurred to me," Zhang said.
When he arrived at Peking University, he discussed the idea with colleague Ping Guan, and the two decided to collaborate on experiments simulating coal outbursts. Zhang recruited undergraduate student Haoyue Wang to help with the project, in which the researchers used a shock tube apparatus similar to the one Zhang had used in previous experiments on explosive volcanic eruptions. Their experiments verified that coal outbursts are driven by high gas pressure inside coal and occur through a mechanism similar to magma fragmentation.
Before an explosive volcanic eruption, magma (molten rock in Earth's crust) contains a high concentration of dissolved gas, mainly water vapor. When pressure on the magma is reduced, as happened in the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens when overlying rock was suddenly removed, gas bubbles in the magma rapidly expand. Pressure is higher inside the bubbles than in the surrounding magma, and when pressure on the bubble walls builds to the breaking point, the bubbles burst and the magma fragments into pieces in an explosive eruption.
In deep coal beds, coal contains high concentrations of the gases carbon dioxide and methane. When a coal seam is exposed, pressure on the coal is reduced, but pressure on the gas inside the coal remains high. When the resulting stress exceeds the coal's strength, the coal fragments, releasing high-pressure gas that suddenly decompresses, ejecting outward and carrying pulverized coal with it.
The first recorded coal outburst was in France in 1834. Since then, outbursts have occurred in China, Russia, Turkey, Poland, Belgium, Japan and about a dozen other nations. They happen only in deep mines where coal contains gas at high pressure, but as deeper coals are mined to satisfy the world's energy demands, the risk of outbursts increases.
"Knowing the mechanism of coal outbursts is the first step toward predicting and preventing such disasters," said Zhang.
Next, the researchers plan more experiments to verify their results. Then, they hope to capture details of the outbursts with a high-speed camera and to study a variety of coal types from different mines.
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