Who Was The First Man To Go Into Space?
Picture if you will two titanic powers struggling to see who will be the first to conquer space. Between them, they have the best scientists in the world, many of whom they "borrowed" from Germany after the Second World War. They are sparing no expense, and that includes the cost in lives, in order to be the first to get a human being into space.
Sound scary? Well, if you were an American astronaut or a Soviet cosmonaut in the 1960's, it sure would be! But for men like Yuri Gagarin, the first man to go into man in space (and also the first man to orbit the Earth) the rewards would last a lifetime.
Like most heroes of the space age, Gagarin's story began in his infancy. Born to Alexey Ivanovich Gagarin and Anna Timofeyevna Gagarina in the village of Klushino, Russia (Smolensky Oblast) on March 9th, 1934, Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin began his life on a collective farm and witnessed some terrible things in his early years.
In 1941, the village was occupied by the Nazis, and the Gagarin family was forced to relocate to a mud hut on their property as a German officer took possession of their house. His two older siblings were deported to Poland for slave labor in 1943, and did not return until after the war in 1945.
Another version of Gagarin's biography suggests that the family relocated east of the Urals ahead of the Nazi advance, and returned to the region after the war. In either case, by 1946, the family moved to the nearby town of Gzhatsk, where Gagarin continued his secondary education.
At the age of 16, Gagarin entered into an apprenticeship as a foundryman at the Lyubertsy Steel Plant near Moscow, and also enrolled at a local "young workers" school for seventh grade evening classes. After graduating in 1951, he was selected for further training at the Saratov Industrial Technical School.
While there, Gagarin volunteered for weekend training as a Soviet air cadet at a local flying club, where he learned to fly biplanes and the Yak-18 trainer. He graduated from technical school in 1955, and was drafted into the Soviet Army.
In 1957, he was sent to the First Chkalov Air Force Pilot's School in Orenburg, where he trained on Mig-15 jet fighters. While there, he met Valentina Ivanovna Goryacheva, a medical technician graduate of the Orenburg Medical School. The two were married on 7 November 1957, the same day Gagarin graduated from Orenburg.
By 1960, Gagarin had earned the rank of Senior Lieutenant and had come to the attention of the Soviet space program. After a rigorous selection process, he became one of 20 pilots selected to become a cosmonaut, and was further selected to be part of an elite training group known as the Sochi Six – from which the first cosmonauts of the Vostok program would be chosen.
Out of the twenty selected, Gagarin and fellow cosmonaut Gherman Titov were selected to be the first cosmonauts to go into space. This was due to a combination of factors, including their performance during training sessions, their height (since space was limited in the small Vostok cockpit), and by an anonymous vote by the members of the program.
Gagarin's historic flight took place on April 12th, 1961, roughly one month before NASA was able to put a manned spacecraft of their own into space. His spaceship, the Vostok 1, weighing approximately 4700 kg (over 10,000 pounds), was quite primitive by modern standards. For starters, the craft wasn't even piloted by Gagarin himself, mainly because the Russians had not yet tested the effects of weightlessness on any humans (only dogs!).
The actual flying was done by crews on the ground. It also had no maneuvering capabilities and consisted of a re-entry craft and service module. The cosmonaut was not even allowed to land in the re-entry craft because it was deemed too dangerous, and had to instead leave the craft and parachute to the ground.
Gagarin's flight began with his takeoff at the Baikonur Cosmodrome and ended with him parachuting safely to the ground in Kazakhstan one hour and forty-eight minutes later. During the flight, he was said to have been humming "The Motherland Hears, the Motherland Knows", a patriotic song composed by Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
Gagarin gained worldwide fame and recognition after the flight, touring Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan before returning home to Star City to continue his work with the Russian space program. He was no longer allowed into active service given his celebrity status, the government fearing that they might lose their poster boy in an accident.
This would prove to be an ironic decision, considering that seven years later, he died in an accident during a training flight. This occurred on March 27th, 1968, when Gagarin's plane crashed and he and his instructor were killed. For many years, the circumstances surrounding the accident remained shrouded in mystery, and were the subject of much speculation and rumor.
In 2013, the truth about his death was finally revealed when the report detailing the incident was declassified. In an article that appeared on Russia Today, former cosmonaut Aleksey Leonov shared the details of the report, which indicated that the crash was the result of an unauthorized Su-15 fighter flying too close to Gagarin's MiG, thus disrupting its flight and sending it into a spin.
In Russia, and around the world, Gagarin has gone down in history as one of the greatest astronauts/cosmonauts of all time and one of the biggest contributors to human space flight. For his accomplishments, he has been immortalized by numerous countries, and in countless ways.
In addition to commemorative coins, a hockey cup named in his honor and several commemorative stamps, he was given the title of "Hero of the Soviet Union" – a privilege reserved only for a select few. Numerous statues have also been erected in his honor, such as the one that towers over the town square in Karaganda, Kazakhstan (shown above).
Since 1962, April 12th has been celebrated in the USSR, and later in Russia and other post-Soviet states, as the Cosmonautics Day, in honor of his historic flight. In 2011, it was declared the International Day of Human Space Flight by the United Nations. Since 2001, Yuri's Night, an international celebration, is held every April 12th to commemorate milestones in space exploration.
The Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City was renamed the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in 1969, which was visited by Neil Armstrong during his tour of the Soviet Union.
The launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome from which Sputnik 1 and Vostok 1 were launched is now known as Gagarin's Start. The village of Klushino where he was born was also renamed Gagarin in 1968 after his death, and his family's house was converted into a museum.
But perhaps the most notable thing about Gagarin, for which he is remembered most fondly, is his smile. As Sergei Korolev – one of the masterminds behind the early Soviet space program – once said, Gagarin possessed a smile "that lit up the darkness of the cold war".
We have written many articles about Yuri Gagarin for Universe Today. Here's Yuri Gagarin and Vostok 1, on the 50th Anniversary of Human Spaceflight. And here's Who was the First Woman to go into Space?, Alan Shepard: Complicated, Conflicted and the Consummate Astronaut, Sally Ride, First American Woman in Space, Passes Away, and Who was the First Dog to go into Space?
If you'd like more info on the Yuri Gagarin, check out the History of Human Spaceflight, and here's a link to Yuri Gagarin, The First Man in Space.
We've also recorded an entire episode of Astronomy Cast all about Space Capsules. Listen here, Episode 124: Space Capsules, Part 1: Vostok, Mercury and Gemini.
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The Gainesville Auto Collision Attorneys, of the Law Office of Alba & Yochim P.A., recognize that not only do damages in personal injury cases come in many forms, but that the availability of particular types of damages can vary greatly depending on the factual circumstances involved. As a preliminary consideration, it is helpful to know the meaning of the word 'damages,' as used in the legal context. Damages refer to the financial compensation awarded to a victim for the injury, harm, or losses suffered as a result of the negligent, intentional, or reckless conduct of another.
The purpose of damages are to 'make the victim whole again,' or stated differently, put the Plaintiff back into the position he or she would have been had the accident or injury not occurred. Most damage awards extending from an automobile accident will fall into one of two categories: (1) Tangible or Economic Damages; and (2) Intangible or Non-Economic Damages. Some personal injury cases involve a third category—Punitive Damages—although this type of damage is far less common.The two primary categories of damages are discussed by our Gainesville Accident & Injury Attorneys in further detail below.
Tangible or Economic Damages, sometimes called Special Damages, refer to specific losses extending from the accident or injury that are easily quantifiable, such as medical expenses. Think of this category of damages as having more concrete and/or tangible evidence that is readily available to assist in the process of reducing their value to a numerical figure. Economic Damages include:
Medical Bills, including:
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Other reasonable and necessary expenses
It is important to note, that just because special damages can generally be quantified in a more simplistic manner, this does not mean that in every scenario, the victim will be automatically entitled to a specific type or amount of damages. Rather, all other attendant circumstances must be taken into consideration, including auto insurance policy provisions; liability of the parties involved (i.e. comparative negligence, contributory fault, apportionment of damages, etc.); and whether the claimant is a surviving injured victim, or a surviving family member of a deceased victim.
Intangible or Non-economic Damages, sometimes called General Damages, refer to losses extending from the accident or injury, which due to their general nature, cannot always be easily quantified. In contrast to tangible or economic damages, where evidence such as medical bills, receipts, or mileage forms are available to provide guidance in the calculation of specific damage amounts, the calculation of general damages will typically involve much more complex processes.
Physical/Mental Impairment or Loss (diminished capacity)
Physical Disfigurement (i.e. loss of limb, significant scaring)
Loss of Opportunity
Loss of Companionship, Consortium, Parental Guidance, Enjoyment of Life (i.e., losses related to the reduced quality of life, whether extending from a fatality, or an injury that impacts the ability to provide support or services that would have been provided if the injury or fatality never occurred)
Due to the interpretive nature of non-economic damages, experts are commonly used to assist with issues associated with general damages. Experts are used in many stages of the claims process, and for a variety of purposes. Some experts are engaged for consulting purposes during the pre-litigation stage of the claims process; some assist with discovery matters, such as interrogatories or depositions, during the litigation process; some experts are used for the sole purpose of providing testimony at trial. In most cases, experts are engaged early on in a case, and therefore often play a vital role throughout the process of resolution.
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident in which a victim sustained injury or fatality, it is important that you have an attorney on your side that has the knowledge and skill necessary to seek recovery for each category of damages associated with your matter. The Auto Accident Attorneys of the Law Office of Alba & Yochim P.A. have decades of practice experience, and will aggressively fight for any and all forms of compensation that you may be entitled to.
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Toddler chokes to death on a blackberry
Robert Ford, 34, was carrying his 15-month-old son Thomas in a baby carrier on his back when he passed him blackberries to eat.
It started as a leisurely stroll between father and son in the fields. When Robert Ford saw some wild blackberries, he handed some to his fifteen-month-old son Thomas, strapped on his back.
Then he heard Thomas coughing, and when he looked back saw that his son was straining to breathe.
"I tried to undo the buckle around my waist but had difficulty," Robert said. "I had to take off my jacket and pull Thomas out. I patted his back and tried the Heimlich maneuver, hoping to dislodge what was in his throat and causing him to choke.
Robert handed his mobile phone to his daughter Olivia, five, and asked her to call his wife Serena who was at home.
"I was doing things at home when my house phone rang. It was Olivia," said Serena. "I was not surprised because sometimes they call me to let me know little things. I hear Robert shouting in the background that Thomas was choking and was blue. He must have said he was by the horses."
Robert dialled 999 and talked to an ambulance controller for 15 minutes while his wife did CPR.
Paramedics took over resuscitation when they arrived and Thomas was flown to hospital by air ambulance helicopter.
He died in the arms of his parents on a sofa three days later in the hospital on September 30 after doctors concluded that he had "huge brain damage" and turned off his life support.
"I am satisfied that Thomas's parents did absolutely everything that they could have done in response to the accident which occurred when Thomas started to choke," coroner David Osborne said. "My conclusion is one of accident."
Moms, remember not to feed your child small foods that may get stuck on their windpipe causing them to choke. Feed them only bite sized pieces that have already been sliced.
If you suddenly find yourself in such situation however, there are certain things you can do, such as:
Hitting them firmly on their back between the shoulder blades to dislodge the object
Holding the child around the waist and pulling them upwards and inwards above their belly button to squeeze the air out of the lungs and clear the blockage
But if either methods don't work, immediately call emergency hotlines for help
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Q: mysqli_query() giving no response, even mysqli_error() giving no error message I am trying to insert data into mysqli database. Connection to database established successfully. But data is not inserted.Even mysqli_eror() not showing any error.
My code:
<?php

  $name=$_POST['name'];
  $email=$_POST['email'];
  $password=$_POST['password'];

  $con=mysqli_connect("localhost","root","password","vote") ||
  die("couldn't connect to database");

  if(!$con){
    die("Could't connect to database. try again");
  }
  else{
    echo "connected to db"; /* connection established successfully */
    $query="INSERT INTO candidate(ID,name,email,password)
    VALUES(0,'$name','$email','$password' ) ";
    $result=mysqli_query($con,$query);
    echo ($result)? '1':mysqli_error($con);
  }

?>

Going to phpmyadmin I run the same insert query and data was inserted.
But this code is not inserting data. Even mysqli_error($con) returning a empty string.
I am using XAMPP on Ubuntu 14.04
[Please ask if any more information you need]

A: I think this is creating the problem,
 $con=mysqli_connect("localhost","root","password","vote") ||
      die("couldn't connect to database");

Change it to
 $con=mysqli_connect("localhost","root","password","vote") or
                                                           ^
      die("couldn't connect to database");

Or
$con = mysqli_connect("localhost", "root", "password", "vote");

if (mysqli_connect_errno()) {
     echo "Failed to connect to MySQL: " . mysqli_connect_error();
}

If you are not seeing error, try adding, error_reporting(E_ALL); in the file.

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This year is the third time that the youth-led sustainability movement ReGeneration 2030 held its annual summit. Connecting and inspiring young people in a global pandemic is a tough task, but not impossible for active determined young people. Participation in this year's summit was possible in local hubs all over the region and virtually.
There were hubs in Stockholm, Mariehamn, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Krakow, Vilnius, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Kyiv, and St. Petersburg. Around 160 participants joined the summit either in hubs or individually. As Regeneration 2030's strategic partner, the CBSS was lucky to host the Stockholm hub. Participants in our hub came from different countries and travelled from various parts of Sweden to join the hub.
Before the summit started, we took the opportunity to share and discuss the developments in the CBSS youth-centered activities with the participants. Activities in the Regional Identity and Sustainable & Prosperous Region long-term priority areas were highlighted and future opportunities for youth involvemend were outlined.
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Population (2017): 95 million
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Consistently strong growth
With consistently strong annual growth of over 6% since the start of the decade, Vietnam has become an attractive destination for many investors. Indeed, Vietnam's GDP grew by 6.8% in 2017– the highest figure since 2011. This came on the back of stronger domestic demands, record export earnings and continued economic reforms by the government.
Looking ahead, Vietnam's GDP growth is expected to remain strong in 2018-2022, with projections placing it at 6.2% 1. Domestic demand is likewise expected to rise in the next few years, fuelled by rapid wage growth, a booming tourism sector, and reformative government policies to encourage private-sector investment. The Straits Times outlines why Vietnam has become "one of the most attractive emerging economies in Asia".
1 Source: Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Report, Feb 2018.
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Economic liberalisation continues to gain momentum in Vietnam. More state-owned enterprises are set to be converted to publicly-listed corporations, along with an increase in public-private partnerships and the expansion of key manufacturing sectors. With updates to Vietnam's Investment Law, foreigners can look forward to carrying out business more easily, while changes to real estate laws also mean they can now purchase land and buildings, subject to certain conditions.
To top it off, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed Decree 8 on 15 Jan 2018, which seeks to eliminate 675 out of 1,216 business and investment conditions under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT). Private businesses in eight sectors, including those in food retail, electricity, and e-commerce, can expect less red tape.
The 2018 World Bank rankings on the ease of doing business saw Vietnam jump 22 places to reach 68th – a nod to the positive momentum of these reforms. We explore how the latest reforms have generated renewed optimism among investors when it comes to doing business in Vietnam.
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Bilateral trade between Singapore and Vietnam has also grown steadily over the past decade. In 2017, bilateral trade reached S$21.6 billion, an 8.9% increase year-on-year2.
Singapore firms have been consistently investing in Vietnam through the years. 2017 saw Singapore's cumulative investment hit US$43.2 billion across 1,800 projects – making us Vietnam's largest investor in ASEAN, and third-largest worldwide.
Numerous initiatives from both countries have spurred greater collaboration across a wide range of sectors. The Singapore-Vietnam Connectivity Framework Agreement, which came into force in 2006, is one such example. It is the overarching pillar of the bilateral economic relationship, covering six sectors of cooperation: (i) education and training; (ii) finance; (iii) information technology and telecommunications; (iv) investment; (v) trade and services; and (vi) transportation. The Connectivity Ministerial Meetings (CMM) are now held annually and are co-chaired by Minister (Trade) and Vietnam's Minister of Planning and Investment (MPI).
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Vietnam's trade figures are set to climb with its participation in the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This is especially with Canada, Mexico and Peru – countries Vietnam does not currently have FTAs with. Another trade deal of note is the Vietnam–EU FTA, which could see Vietnam's exports to the European Union grow by as much as one-third3. Closer to home, Vietnam continues to pursue regional agreements through the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as Southeast Asia strengthens economic linkages.
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What ex-popular stuff do you miss the most?
Submitted by pluralofspoot on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 23:14.
I sort of think that all of these have been replaced by better things.
Submitted by VladYvhv on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 02:08.
I have to disagree on the account of Crystal Pepsi. That stuff was awesome. My friends and I once went thought 3 bottles of the stuff during a single sitting.
Submitted by TheDJTC on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 22:05.
Yeah, Crystal pepsi was awesome. I was so sad when the return was a hoax.
Submitted by eatmeplease on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 13:18.
I also miss Digital Audio Tape.
Mine wasn't actually on here, but the closest would be WordPerfect. I miss MS-DOS.
Submitted by Sorniyamiro on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 13:42.
Submitted by Angelfox on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:26.
Submitted by Pixel on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 08:52.
I miss Orbitz, the beverage, with the little balls floating around in it.
Submitted by foxyumbreon on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 13:58.
AltaVista was once popular? I know I used it, but from my standpoint, even way back almost everybody just used Google instead.
Submitted by Eupeptic on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 18:12.
AltaVista predates Google. The main attraction of AltaVista, back in the day, is that it had full text search of Web pages, which nobody else had back then; Yahoo! (and other search engines) would search a few keywords and maybe the meta tags for the pages, but mostly relied on humans putting them in some kind of hierarchy. The other attraction was BabelFish, an online machine translation service. |d|i|g|i|t|a|l| originally built AltaVista to show off their Alpha hardware (the successor to the VAX machines).
Submitted by pluralofspoot on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 23:16.
It also had Alta-vista Babelfish, which as far as I know was the first internet translator that I can remember.
Submitted by Madness on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 16:34.
Submitted by TheDJTC on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 22:06.
That's the sadded gat dang thing I ever heard. I hope y'all got it back by now.
Submitted by Angie_Furclad on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 06:27.
Sure it wasn't that great, but it was a fun drink. I do kinda miss pogs, I still have a bunch of them *giggles* ICQ was good for a bit, but the mechanics were a bit clunky, and I stopped using it when I got to Eka's Chat.
I still use Word Perfect, it works for what I need, and doesn't have all those extra gizmoes that get in the way when I just want to type something quick for college.
Submitted by Raptor1 on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 21:15.
I too, still miss pogs. I've still got a bunch of them, along with a slammer.
Submitted by icn on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 18:38.
How is WordPerfect not higher up?
Crystal Pepsi wasn't that great.
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» Review: 2 a.m. Orchestra – Working To Divide
Review: 2 a.m. Orchestra – Working To Divide
-Greg's Take-
A quick few questions and I'm sure you'll find that there is actually very little most know about New Zealand. At risk of mentioning Lord of The Rings, I won't pretend to know much about the beautiful nation in the South Pacific.
Whatever you think you know of New Zealand or whatever you think you'd want to know, forget it; all you need to know is 2 a.m. Orchestra.
Driven by the mentality of "Better to know the music is being heard by a wider audience than make a few bucks from high-priced sales." David Kelley (Vocals and Guitar) explains that Working To Divide will be released as a "Pay What You Want" via their website September 24, 2013.
The guys of 2 a.m. Orchestra, David Kelley, Andy Smith (Guitar), Tim Gittins (Bass) and Chris Dawson (Percussion), – all but Kelley playing more of a live support role – would be the first to admit they are an ever-evolving style and sound, but as a whole they demonstrate an uncanny live-in-the-moment self-awareness. The twelve track record took nearly four years to complete and shows, in every chord and beat, a great deal of care. Impressively enough, the album exudes a nearly Stereophonics-like presence. Opening with a chaotic rock style ("Heads and Tails") then transitioning into a punk pop sound ("Ain't Got the Fight") I wasn't entirely sure where we were headed, but the moment I hit "Believe in Me" I knew this is something worth holding on to.
Little did I know it would hold on to me and not let go.
While staying true to a near essential rock, even striking mid-to-late 90s similarities, 2 a.m. Orchestra, if picked apart – slightly distorted riffs, 4/4 foundation, etc – appears familiar. But when you incorporate the instrumentals and vocals like they do, a level is reached that cannot be taught. Much in the same vein of Travis, this foursome makes magic out of everything they touch; they take a little and make a lot.
I said it once and I'll say it again, a sound like this doesn't come along often and when it does, grab hold and don't let go. In a world defined by "likes" and "followers" one would think 2 a.m. Orchestra doesn't belong in the same sentence as other "big" bands. After all, they have 275 "likes" on Facebook . But truth be told, if someone asks me what I know about New Zealand, the first thing out of my mouth will be 2 a.m. Orchestra.
-Clay's Take-
Hang on kids, things just got really interesting here at Nanobot. Normally I try and temper my obsessive fan nature with some clever words, but that went out the window about a week ago. I received a copy of 2 a.m. Orchestra's debut LP and I cannot stop listening to it. I tried. I took my headphones out and set my iPod down on the counter, and like out of a Sam Raimi film, they snaked their way through the house and back into my ears. After failing to fight off the awesome music headphone monster that is Working to Divide, I gave in and listened to my heart's content.
It is so refreshing when a band gets what it takes to make a Rock album. I capitalize Rock because this album goes out and captures that capital R. 2 a.m. Orchestra wastes no time with the opener, "Heads and Tails," with its dirty riffs and crunching power chords. The album then varies through pop-rock ("Ain't Got the Fight", "Unstuck,"), ballads ("Believe in Me,"Fire Escape"), 90s grunge ("Have it Your Way," "Karmic Wealth"), a little reggae ("Living Longer"), a little Showbiz-era Muse ("Six Lines of Ash") and something of grand ambition like what you would expect out of an orchestra ("Fortune and Glory," "Working to Divide"). The end result may be something that sounds like it came out of the 90s, but is smart enough to know its influences without being slavish to them.
Singer-songwriter David Kelley, while sporting an amazing beard, skirts the edge of melodious vs. soulful rock with his vocals. Guitars traverse the aforementioned musical landscape with some great licks and punching riffs; the bass rumbles through each track while drums and other various percussive instruments slam the point home: this is one hell of a rock band.
The album can be enjoyed track by track, but is constructed in such a way that it pays off to take the time to go through and get to know each track. That payoff comes in spades with closing title track "Working to Divide," a solid arena rock ballad that just builds, and builds, and builds, then goes full orchestral and when it closes out… wow…
I just take a deep breath.
And press play again, because I feel like I earned it.
Maybe as a child of the 90s this album just happens to be right up my alley, but I really hope that isn't the case. Sure it has a lot of the decade's sensibility, right down to the album art: a contiguous line drawing of what I can only guess is Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam" drawn with someone's non-preferred hand. But if you like Rock with a capital R, please do yourself a favor and grab "Working to Divide" when it comes out on September 24th. If you are reading this after that date, then what are you waiting for? Get your orchestra on, no matter the time of the a.m.
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Chances are that if you were linked here from another blogger pal, then you might be new. To those first-timers, "Hi, I'm Takuto, welcome to my anime cafe!" As part of the OWLS blog tour's seventh monthly topic, "Mirrors," I decided to incorporate what would have been my standard Time of EVE review into this reflection on artificial intelligence and robotic spirit.
"Magic mirror, on the wall—who is the fairest one of all?" When we look in the mirror, what do we see? Do we see ourselves or someone we don't want to be? For this month's theme, we will be exploring some of our favorite anime and other pop culture media that redefine individual beauty—inside and out. Some topics we may explore are physical appearances, social expectations on gender, and the importance of self-confidence.
I've always loved that wicked mantra, so thanks Lyn for the prompt!
A brief discussion on the spring 2010 anime film "Time of EVE: The Movie," produced by Studio Rikka, directed and created by Yasuhiro Yoshiura.
Rikuo is just another Japanese student owning an android in the near future. While checking his android's behavioral log one day, he notices odd check-in and check-out times. When Sammy, his android, finally takes another detour, Rikuo and his friend Masaki head out and stalk her. It turns out Sammy frequents a hidden cafe called "Time of EVE," and the cafe's barista Nagi only has one request: that there is no discrimination between humans and androids.
Being the compilation of a 6-episode series by the same name, Time of EVE follows a pretty basic formula: Rikuo and Masaki frequent the cafe in order to uncover more about each of its interesting patrons and, of course, find out just what kind of character Sammy really is. A tale of unrequited feelings, childhood dreams, and understanding comes to fruition.
Director Yasuhiro Yoshiura solidified his wacky and weird yet oddly comedic and intelligent presentation style with this one. It's subtle in execution, but anyone could still identify it as science fiction—and good sci-fi at that. I know people who don't care for sci-fi that walked away loving Time of EVE, and I think that's largely because the film aims at much more than pondering ideas like sci-fi does; instead, it goes deeper, showing you that the genre also has a lot of heart once you pull the wires away. The story is touching, sometimes even hilarious with all the sudden zoom-ins, and its visual artistry still holds quite well as a visionary piece even today!
Yup, that's right. Time of EVE so inspirational to me that it inspired the clean and modern look of my cafe here (or at least I hope it comes across this way . . . do I need to remodel!?). If I could spend all of my days writing and reading in one place, it'd be here, at the Time of EVE! Everything just feels so sleek and simple, yet intricate and "underground" at the same time. Like, the coffee (EVLEND) cups, the bar, the tall tables, the ceiling fans, the smooth jazz music—ALL OF IT! It's just a chill, quiet, aesthetically pleasing place = The perfect kind of place for me.
Sammy, what is it that you see in the mirror each morning when you wake up? I've noticed that you tie your hair up with a headband, scrunchy, or a flower when you go out sometimes. It's unusual. You are an android, but don't let that stop you from looking the way you want to look.
Now, Sammy, who is it that you see in the mirror each morning when you wake up? I've picked up on your subtle cues as to my tastes, preferences, and mannerisms. Perhaps that's just the activity log recalling my "most recent selections." But I like to believe that you're growing, just like all of us are each and every day. You are an android, but if you find yourself wanting to be happy or sad, angry or surprised, I'll understand.
After frequenting that place you visit, that Time of EVE, I realized that it's no ordinary cafe, but a safe haven from prejudice and routine. I'm kind of a nerd, one who gets picked on sometimes for saying please and thanks to you, my android, and if I had a place where I could go to escape all of the name-calling and expectations, well, I'd probably be at that cafe all the time, too.
We live in a pretty convoluted world. It's not necessarily bad, but people make it much harder than it needs to be. Why does it matter if you're an android or a human? If we both value our own lives and only wish to help each other out, then I'd just rather avoid "things or beings" altogether. Sammy, you're an android, and in this world so bent on exclusion and division, I only wish you the best.
The fact that we gaze into the mirror to begin with reveals that we're only insecure about something, really. But last I checked, androids don't "feel insecurity," only assurance in their code. This proves you can be anything and anyone you desire, so do it with pride for not only yourself, but anyone you inspire in the process, like Nagi, Masaki, and myself.
For me, however, just please stop looking into the mirror—you look great with that headband on.
"Are you enjoying the time of EVE?" I sure am, so much so that I wish I never had to leave, haha! For Sammy, reflection about who she wanted to be came from her experiences with the world around her, a bold fashion decision, and, of course, a secret trip to the cafe. Through the interactions with Rikuo, Nagi, and the other "people" at the cafe, she, an android, found individuality and character for herself, defying the laws of her creators and the social norm—strict servitude to the master. Considering its impact on myself, this blog, and sci-fi entertainment in anime, Time of EVE: The Movie is undoubtedly awarded the "Caffe Mocha," a film for all those even remotely interested in AI, as well as what it means to be human. It'll fill you with warm fuzzy feelings for sure. Let me know your thoughts on this post and show if you've seen it!
Helloooo everyone, so it's like 4 AM and the only other person awake in the blogosphere right now is freakin' mirrorpurple. Figures, right? Anyway, it's been a long festive day, but the party never stops because HAPPY NEW YEAR, minna!!! If this post doesn't show my dedication to blogging then I don't know what will.
I thought I'd keep this short and sweet because ultimately I'll be another "2015 Year In" post cluttering your reader, and you'll be like "Dammit Takuto, I can't even close the lid on this stupid reader." We're all thinking it, no need to sugarcoat it (even though that's all I do in this café).
I just wanna shout THANK YOU from the top of my lungs to all of my café-goers, those quiet and those constantly keeping my mouth running!! I honestly can't write. I have no experience with it, and I doubt my future occupation (whatever it may be) will involve writing. All I can do, and have been doing, is utilizing the skills I've learned through school, working and coping with what I've got in hopes that my façade as a "brilliant blogger" holds up and I can contribute to the anime community and chat with all you wonderful people. Also, a café isn't very fun without visitors, is it? YOU have all been my spark for blogging, and though it's only been what, a year and a half, my friendships with you (Especially you, yeah, you. You know whom I'm talking about) is priceless.
I have no New Year's resolution because I think I swallowed it when I downed a dozen mini-red-velvet and buttercream-frosted cupcakes and Oreo truffles that I made with my sister. If that didn't do it, then the five glasses of sparkling grape juice certainly did.
It's been a rough year for finding my writing voice, particularly with my reviews, and the hunt is still ongoing. This year, I'd like to find it, so I suppose that would be one resolution. Please excuse the different formats and such. Your feedback fuels my drive, you know?
I don't want to compile a list of all of my active followers because YOU ALL drop in quite often, and I yearn for every new conversation I can have with all of my dearest friends. To my newest followers and viewers, I am delighted and gracious that you have decided to stick around (I must be doing something right)!! To you, I am Takuto, your host at my anime café. It's just another tiny nook in the interwebs where I can serve you digital drinks and cakes as my thoughts for what we love – Anime. I would cry, but then I wouldn't be able to differentiate the cause: My overflowing emotions for all of you or the damn brightness of this laptop screen. Probably both.
Have the Happiest of New Years! I have a strong feeling that 2016 will be a good 'un!! Let's aim for a year full of hearty conversations and memorable moments in this little café of mine 🙂 AS ALWAYS, happy Friday, and until next time, I cherish you all more than words can express!! Good night!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys have apparently prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Check out my stats if you would like! They may be small compared to others, but I don't care. I'm hella proud of what we've done here 😀 CELEBRATE ~!


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Q&A: 'Youth' not wasted on Michael Caine
Michael Caine talks about "Youth," his latest film, as well as other important movies in his long career.
Bill Goodykoontz
Michael Caine plays a retired conductor in his latest film, "Youth"
At 82, the British actor still loves his job and finds it exciting
He says he no longer gets the girl, but now he gets the part
Truly, I could talk to Michael Caine all day.
But that wasn't an option. Caine called to talk about "Youth," which opens Friday, Dec. 18. In Paolo Sorrentino's film, he stars as Fred Ballinger, a retired composer and conductor on vacation at an Alpine resort. Queen Elizabeth wants to knight him for conducting one more performance, but Fred won't do it.
Caine, 82, talked about "Youth" and several other films, all in that distinctive Cockney accent. There seems to be not a trace of arrogance in him, yet he still knows he's a movie star, as you'll see.
Question: I liked the movie.
Answer: Well that's a good start (laughs).
Q: The film is so beautiful. Was it that way while you were filming?
A: Oh yeah, yeah. With a movie, you always have a guy that goes out and finds the locations. And he's essential to a movie that's so pictorial as this one. We had a very good location manager. He found the absolute perfect spots. And, of course, Paolo is a stickler for that. He wouldn't have shot anywhere he wasn't absolutely mad about.
Q:You've been in plenty of movies with gritty settings, too. Does that affect your performance?
A: You have the experience of working with the camera on movies. You really need that. But also, you have the experience of life. You know people. I've played murderers, but I've never murdered anybody, you know? I always try to play people who are as far away from me personally as possible, in order to make it difficult for myself. I don't regard other actors as competition. I'm just a fan of other actors. I'm the competition. I've got to be better the next time. I could play a Cockney guy because I know how they are and I could do the accent. But here I'm playing a classical music composer and conductor, some of whom I've known. … You just go by your experience of living.
Q: But you've played such a variety of roles. Some must have been close to who you are.
A: Well, I started out playing Alfie, who is a Cockney guy who went out with a lot of girls. So that wasn't too difficult for me.
Q: In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, you said you used to get the girls and now you get the parts.
A: Well that's in the movies. I remember when I was about 61, 62, 63, whatever, I was a movie star and I always got the girl. And then one day, I got a script and I sent it back to the producer saying I didn't want to do it because the part was too small. And he sent it back to me with a note saying, "I didn't want you to read the lover, I wanted you to read the father." I said, "There is a consolation." Eventually, you go from the movie star who always gets the girl to a movie actor who always gets the part. Then you start winning Academy Awards or something.
Q: Do you prefer getting the girl or the part?
A: I prefer to get the part, because I've got a great girl of my own. I've been married to the same woman for 46 years, so I'm happy.
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Q: You certainly don't overplay the role in this film — or any others I can think of.
A: What I do is, I try to be the person. You're in front of a camera. It's right there. You're not a stage actor trying to attract the attention of the people in the back of the circle, you know? So you can do things very small and very quietly, especially with your eyes, and the camera watches it. For me, I have a mantra which I give to myself, which is, if you're sitting in a movie and you say to your friend, "Isn't that Michael Caine, the good actor?" then I've failed. You should be saying, "What's Fred going to do next? What's going to happen to Fred?" And that's what I tried for in this movie. It's deep but it's subtle.
Q: Can you watch your movies objectively?
A: I'm completely objective about it. I'm sitting there like a movie critic, and I just watch. I just watch a movie once. I never watch myself. I always watch a film once because I've got to talk to the press about it. I can't talk about a movie I've never seen.
Q: Some actors don't watch at all.
A: I watch it very judgmentally.
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Q: Some actors say seeing themselves is a visual version of hearing their voice on an answering machine. They're surprised.
A: Exactly. Well that's me. Everybody impersonates me. Do I sound like that?
Q: Ha! Probably.
A: Oh, I've been very fortunate. If you have a distinctive voice, that's wonderful. A lot of the great stars had distinctive voices. They're impersonated all the time.
Q: You seem aware that you're famous. Yet while you don't deny it, you don't make a big deal of it, either.
A: Well, I try to do it, obviously, to the best of my talent and possibility and intelligence. I've come quite a long way. I'm not perfect. Nobody is. But I've done the best that I can. Other people can do it better, but I've done the best I can, so I'm happy with that.
Q: You say you watch like a movie critic. If that's the case, what are some of your best roles?
A: Well, you go to "The Cider House Rules," "The Quiet American," "Educating Rita," "The Ipcress File," "Sleuth," "Harry Brown." And this one, really, I think is one of my best performances. I'm not saying that because I'm supposed to, you know what I mean? I'm really happy with this performance.
Q: It's different.
A: Oh yeah, completely different. That's what I go for.
Q: You have some nice scenes with Harvey Keitel, who plays your best friend. When it's working, can you tell?
A: Oh yeah. Very often, I will say to the director, "If you want it better than that, you've got to get someone else." I do know what's the best I can possibly do. It doesn't mean it's good. But it's the best I can do. I'm the star of the movie and I'm there. You can't get someone else, so you've got to print that. There's nowhere else I can go with this, this scene.
Q: You still like acting?
A: I love doing it. The only thing I don't like is getting up at half past 6 in the morning, you know? It's so early. Everything's so bloody early on movies. But I can get up and go back to my dressing room and go to sleep again.
Reach Goodykoontz at bill.goodykoontz@arizonarepublic.com. Facebook: facebook.com/GoodyOnFilm. Twitter: twitter.com/goodyk.