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Original film title in Malay: Anak Pontianak
English title: Son of Pontianak
Directed by Ramon A. Estella
Written by A. Razak
Language: Malay
Starring: Jins Shamsuddin, Hashimah Yon, Dayang Sofia, S. Kadarisman
Produced by Malay Film Productions (Shaw Bros.)
Film Locations:
A house at 6th mile Bukit Timah Road
FILIPINO DIRECTOR RAMON ESTELLA'S Anak Pontianak actually came on the heels of two immensely popular 'pontianak'-themed movies first conceived by the Cathay-Keris film studios. They were Pontianak and Dendam Pontianak (Pontianak's Revenge), both directed by B. N. Rao, written by Abdul Razak and released in 1957. These two films are now believed to be lost after Ho Ah Loke, the films' producer, reportedly threw the original prints down a mining pool in a fit of rage. So, Malay Film Productions' Anak Pontianak may probably be the oldest Pontianak film that still exists today. In fact, Cathay-Keris had announced concurrent productions for two Pontianak film sequels (titled Anak Pontianak and Sumpah Pontianak) in late 1957. The Shaw Brothers, ever quick-witted (or unscrupulous, if you like), followed suit immediately and persuaded Abdul Razak, the original creator of the Pontianak stories that inspired the film series, to write a script for them. They then appointed Ramon the lightning-fast director to produce their own Anak Pontianak and beat Ho Ah Loke and company to it, releasing their film in February 1958, two months before Cathay-Keris came up with Sumpah Pontianak.
For those who are unfamiliar, the 'pontianak' is one among the numerous vampire-ghosts that thrive in Malay folklores and is commonly described as the ghost of a woman who died in childbirth, often taking on the guise of a scented, seductive girl.
According to newspaper reports, Anak Pontianak was shot on location in a haunted house at the 6th milestone, Bukit Timah Road. As much as we tried and walked around the vicinity of 6th milestone Bukit Timah Road, we couldn't spot the haunted colonial-era bungalow that was featured in the film. It had already been torn down, we guess.
Ramon Estella would direct another two Pontianak movies under Malay Film Productions, Pontianak Kembali ('Pontianak Returns', 1963) and Pusaka Pontianak ('The Accursed Heritage', 1965).
1. Amir Muhammad, 120 Malay Movies (pp. 127-129). Petaling Jaya: Matahari Books, 2010.
2. Hamzah Hussin, Memoir Hamzah Hussin: Dari Keris Film ke Studio Merdeka (A Memoir of Hamzah Hussin: From Keris Films to Merdeka Studio), Chapter 8: Pontianak Menguntungkan. University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 1997.
3. 'Two spine-chilling thrillers. Now in production.' The Straits Times. 3 November 1957, p. 20.
4. 'Spooks? You can't scare me', says Sharifah'. The Straits Times. 16 December 1957, p. 4.
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CASTING FOUNDRY
BELLS AND HANDBELLS
ABOUT BELLS
ART OF CASTING
CORONAS LUSIS
About ancient bells
The bell is one of the oldest musical instrument in the world. Unconditionally bells have their own peculiarities in different countries. In Russian the word "bell" is spoken like "kolokol". The etymology of this word dates back to the Old Indian word "kalakalas", that means "noise", "shouts". In Greek the word "kaleo" means "call". The Roman Catholics said "kalare", that meant "to assemble".
Legends about bells
Ringing of bells makes always the feeling of magic strength, wizardry and mystery. This impression is made not so much by clam as by clash of the bell. Bells, which played a certain role in Russian history have given occasion to many beautiful legends.
Some interesting information about bells
From the ancient times people regard a bell as a symbol of purification, protection and invocation against dark forces. From time immemorial bells serve as an obligatory attributes of different prayers and sacramental rites not only in Christianity.
Huge churches were called "voice of the Lord". Long time ago a bell was a herald and called people together to general meetings. We can say, that it was both voice of the Lord and of people. Surely A. Herzen called his magazine "Bell" not accidentally.
Bell casting is a long, laborious process. Just that's why bells became humanized in Russia: different parts of bells have the same names of parts like the parts of a human body-a tongue, a lip, ears, a shoulder, a crown. Bells were christened like people, they were given their own names. According to many stories bells were often treated like people, they could be punished, exiled, flogged. For example the first bell, which was exiled, was the bell of Uglitch, which people rang to announce the death of tsarevitch Dimitry 1593. It was very strange, that the bell was flogged and exiled to Siberia . together with the residents of the town. We can only sympathize with the bell, because his tongue was pulled out as a punishment. Nowadays this bell is in a museum of Uglitch.
There is an interesting fact, that there was a bell oath in the West. It was a real oath, affirmed with peal. People believed, that this oath was inviolable and terrible fate was waiting for a person, who broke the oath. The bell oath was taken more often and it was rated more highly, than the oath on the Bible. There was a stringent rule in some European countries, which forbad legal proceedings of criminal cases, connected with murders, without peal. In Russia people took also sometimes the public purifying oath, while bells were ringing, it was called Vasilyevsky oath. " To go under bells"- people said about the oath, which was taken, when there was no evidence of crime or ways of excuse. The oath was obligatory taken in a church by peal and it was public. "I will take the oath by peal" says the Russian proverb. It reflects the old custom to stand under bells during the oath.
So a bell became not only an attribute of church and state ceremonials, but also their best adornment. Strength and beauty of its sounding is great! This qualities made peal a symbol of dedication of events, affirmation of protocols like by a signature or a seal. All people know, that there was a popular assembly in Novgorod. The residents were proud of peal in the Holy Wisdom Cathedral and in the old St. George's monastery. Undoubted the Assembly bell of Novgorod stood out against a background of the other bells. It called people to the popular assembly. The bell became a symbol of freedom and independence of the Novgorod's republic. Historians say, that there was flourishing of the popular assembly as a political institute at the period of the second half of the 10th -11th century. Many annuals of Novgorod say, that people rang the bell because of different reasons, that is the evidence of variety of its using. The bell called people together for solutions of state problems. When Novgorod was occupied by Ivan 3 and lost its freedom, the bell was sent to Moscow, where it hung with the other bells.
The legend of Kulikov's battle tells about troops of Novgorod, which fought against Mamai. In this literary work they are inseparable from their bells. In that case bells are the symbol of independence and invincibility.


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Tags: Green Bay Packers, Matt Flynn, Matt Flynn
Matt Flynn is Back with the Green Bay Packers
Monty McMahon April 15, 2014
The Green Bay Packers needed a little push, apparently. With the New York Giants sniffing around backup quarterback Matt Flynn, the Packers decided it was time to re-sign him.
And so they did.
Matt Flynn has agreed to terms with the #Packers, source says
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2014
More on the deal when we get it.
Flynn appeared in five games for the Packers in 2013, returning to the team that drafted him after stops in Seattle, Oakland and Buffalo that did not go well.
He was one of the main reasons the Packers remained in playoff contention as long as they did and ultimately won the division. In those five games, Flynn threw for 1,146 yards, seven touchdowns and four picks.
He also helped author the biggest comeback in Packers' history in week 15 against Dallas.
Flynn's re-signing is no guarantee he'll be Aaron Rodgers' backup in 2014, of course. The Packers also have Scott Tolzien on the roster and will likely draft a quarterback at some point, next month.
He does provide a known quantity though. That is, can win a football game if Rodgers goes down again.
Monty McMahon
Monty McMahon is one of the founders of Total Packers. He is probably the most famous graduate of UW-Oshkosh next to Jim Gantner.
Packers Tried to Get Brett Favre Back Last Year
That Aaron Rodgers Photo with Seth Rogan and Zac Efron: Explained
The Mike Moennig April 15, 2014
Holy shit…has Ted done what we actually wanted him to do this year?
Iltarion April 15, 2014
Since I've been calling for this all offseason, obviously I am very pleased. Very pleased with everything that has gone down this offseason.
I don't care about a man's arm strength. What I care about is winning football games. Flynn gives the Packers a chance to win when Rodgers is down. Until someone else proves likewise, Flynn should be here.
After what went down last season, it would have been a complete kick in the face to not bring Flynn back. That isn't how I want this organization to act. Business is business, but there is a value beyond the pale to loyalty.
the real russ letlow April 15, 2014
I too am happy that Flynn is coming back. I hope he signed for more than one year.
Carl with a "C" April 15, 2014
Still can't get B Favre back
Lisa April 15, 2014
Oh thank God!!!!
Ed west April 16, 2014
Flynn has a dead arm. But he can manage a game. I also don't think he is a lock to make the team..


Expensive Stuff is it worth it?
So these "Artist" Edition keyboards made by Tablebeast have been popping up on eBay. Usually with a hefty pricetag, this one is $555 which seems high, however after doing some research I found out that SHS-10 is a much sought after keyboard. Given its poor sound quality, people are still willing to pay upwards of $200 for one, Unbent! I guess the description in the Bent SHS-10 Auction says it all. However I will summarize the key points while giving my opinion on them.
Ok, so its kind of rare, given that it is the last SHS-10 Tablebeast will ever make for sale to the public. I say why should anyone besides benders care about that. Tablebeast is not a household name like Bruce Springsteen or DJ Shadow. So chances are an average musician will not make the connection.
Also if this keyboard sells for $555, I would make more for sure. Granted they have to be bought fairly cheap, $100 or less.
First off, I really don't see the point of having that drawing on there and I also hope that its clearcoated, otherwise it will get scratched up to hell from one gig with large belt buckle and this thing dangling on a strap.
I like the warranty and support parts, as a matter of fact I think that every circuit bender and synth builder should include that in their auction, because chances are its something easy that breaks, like a poor solder joint. Tablebeast seems to have a few other items items for sale at similar prices. Personally if I was gonna shell out that kind of money, I would go for the Sk-1 ( Concertmate 500 ) modded by Highly_Liquid for $300. It has MIDI IN, no hand drawings, pro looking breakout box, and patch cables. I do have to admit that sound samples from the SHS-10 are kind of cool so note to self, get one and bend it.


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Ansiea tuckeri thomensis is een spinnenondersoort in de taxonomische indeling van de krabspinnen (Thomisidae).

Het dier behoort tot het geslacht Ansiea. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1958 door Bacelar.

Krabspinnen

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We all know that snowmobile trails don't just happen. It takes resources and many volunteer hours to maintain 12,000 kilometers of snowmobile trails in the areas of signing, grooming, equipment maintenance, shelter upkeep, etc. Why volunteer? People volunteer for many different reasons. For some, it's to help others and give back to the community and club. For others, it is to build self-confidence, gain personal growth and learn new skills. We know for some it's important to get outside during winter and enjoy all that Manitoba has to offer. Giving of your time lends you a sense of well-being and connectedness to others and certainly fights boredom. It allows one to share their talents, abilities and experiences while at the same time learning new skills from others. And don't forget volunteers can have fun and enjoy themselves by making new friends. We should ensure that volunteers feel needed, useful and appreciated.


Spring Break 2017 is upon us, and I'm here to give you all the best advice on where to travel in Neopia so you can live it up. From the beautiful golden sun, to the polar-capped mountains, Neopia has it all. There's a great destination for everyone.
This tropical destination is definitely a fan favorite. Where else can you soak up the sun, play Beach Volleyball AND train your pet at the same time? Besides having all of these activities for your pet to play at, the waters are turquoise and the waves glitter in the sun. The lush greenery and variety in foliage makes it a beautiful scene to draw your Neopet and maybe enter them in the Beauty Contest with their new tan. They'll be sure to win. Be sure to visit the Island Mystic for some wisdom before you depart. Maybe stop by the Kitchen Quests to see if you can pick up some tasty leftovers from that dashing Flotsam. Don't think twice, just visit already!
Who doesn't fancy a trip to Faerieland? Spring break is the perfect time to visit, the clouds that surround the colossal mass of rock upon which it lays give off a beautiful scent. The flowers are all in bloom, and the Poogle Races are fun to watch. If you're wanting to make it a spring break to remember, definitely wade into the Rainbow Fountain if the Fountain Faerie grants access… your pet will leave looking brand new. Who needs a manicure when you can get painted Maraquan? Trade in your toes for a tail. If the Wheel of Excitement gets you a little too excited and you get injured, stop by the Healing Fountain for a chance to get fully healed, for free! The Faerie Caverns have become a beautiful spot for photos, and if you crave the city night life, stop by Faerie City. The bookshop and furniture stores are perfect places to get some new faerie-related items that can't be found elsewhere. On your way out, get a brand new petpet, I recommend the Faellie!
This is a MUST. If you've been living somewhere like Lost Desert where it is hot 24/7, I highly recommend a trip up to Terror Mountain. The skiing is lovely at this time. You must get a fresh Slushie from the shop, and some ice cream from the friendly Mr. Chipper's cart. Get a scratch card before you enter the ice caves. The glittering ice will be blinding at first, but take your time to let your eyes adjust. The Neggery is a popular stop for visitors and locals alike. The ice crystal shop has the most beautiful things for sale. If it's on your bucket list to visit the Snowager…now is the time. Let this be a spring break to remember. Hopefully you don't get eaten, though. Before you exit to the top of the mountain, layer up. It's cold! The snow is often falling and anything wet will freeze. If it's a nice day, we suggest you stop at the Super Happy Icy Fun Snow Shop for a tasty frozen treat. Watch your step as you make your way to popular games such as Dar-Blat!!!, Snow Wars 2, and Snowroller.
This hidden gem of Neopia is hard for many to get to, unless one is painted Maraquan or you have a scuba suit. Maraqua's colorful seascape is appealing to many and so beautiful with the lush underwater greenery. On your way in, you must stop by Kelp. It's a place you better be prepared to spend! Notable locations to visit are Jubble Bubble, Petpet Plunge, and the sea shell store. This is a must do if you crave that ocean life and can't get enough of the sea.
We're getting tired just thinking about all this travel! Thankfully we get to go on our own spring break soon. Now, back to the travel guide!
Another island destination ont his guide because after all, it is spring break and that means a lot of fun under the sun! You may get lucky here with Buried Treasure or the Smuggler's Cove. But it's important to keep track of your personal belongings here… the place is swarming with pirates. They're mostly friendly, but trust no one. No offense to any Pirate Neopet reading this. The Academy is a hot spot on the island, with all the richest trainers bringing their beloved Neopets to level up and get stronger. Warf Wharf is where you can get the latest Island fashions or place some bets at the Food Club. This is the place to go if you'd like a quiet escape into the isolated waters of Neopia.
The final destination on the tour guide is the dreamy land of Shenkuu. This mystical city was only recently founded, as it has been a hidden gem for centuries. This merchant town is built up in the clouds and mountains and is truly a sight to behold. All your friends will be jealous of this vacation, wishing their spring break had been just as cool. Noda's Fortune Cookies are among the most popular in Neopia and they are a must-have. There are plentiful games here, games that make you think like Kou-Jong. After all of that brain work, a good meal is in order. Chef Bonju will take care of you. Make your way to the Lunar Temple for the view of a lifetime, I promise it will be worth the uphill climb.


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How to Kill a Fictional Character
Killing a fictional character sounds easy, but it's not. You develop this cast of characters in your head, spend hours, days, months, years daydreaming about them and then you decide one day, this person has to die.
How do you do it? Well, the ideas on how are pretty easy. Is it a gunshot? A stabbing? A terrible accident? A drowning. A poisoning? Cancer? A jump off a bridge? There are so many ways. It's easy to figure that out. And every story needs an ending, but the writing about it, that's the hard thing.
You sit down and force yourself to write it, even though it hurts. You try not to cry. I know, that's silly, right, but the emotions have to be there for you to write about them. You feel that terrible feeling in the pit of your stomach, the fear the character feels is right there with you. You feel sad afterward, drained. You wonder if you've done the right thing. But strangely enough, even if you did, even if you know they had to die for the sake of the story, because that was their reality, you still feel like a murderer. You feel guilty.
So how do you live with that? Knowing that you've killed off an imaginary person you created? Well, you remind yourself that it's just make believe. But the fact is all your characters are little pieces of you. In some ways it's like sculpting a beautiful piece of art and then smashing it to bits. You do what you have to do even if it's painful. You feel the fear, the anger, the grief, the pain and you write about them. You have to. Because if you can't do that, if you feel nothing, it will ring hollow.
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Eugene Robinson: Returning to the familiar
Eugene Robinson
Run, Mitt, run! You too, Jeb, and please bring along the whole roadshow of perennial Republican also-rans. Across the aisle: Go for it, Hillary! What all of you see so clearly is that the nation desperately wants to be led forward into the past, or back to the future, or something.
OK, not really. I don't actually believe the nation is eager to see the 2016 presidential race devolve into a contest of attrition among the tired, the shopworn, the unviable and the famously surnamed. For the moment, however, this is the direction in which history appears to be trudging.
From the narrow, self-interested viewpoint of an opinion columnist who often writes about politics, the best news in months is that Mitt Romney has told political donors that he is seriously considering yet another run for president. If you are starting to laugh, take note of the fact that a Bloomberg poll last month found that Romney would do better in a race against Hillary Clinton than any of the other leading GOP contenders.
Why is this good news for scribes? Because the jokes are already written — the dog strapped to the roof of his car, the automotive elevator in one of his mansions, the compassionate vision of corporate personhood, the conviction that 47 percent of Americans are deadbeats. Just dust off this material, freshen it up a bit and you're done before lunch.
Of course, Romney would have some explaining to do. He promised to reduce unemployment to 6 percent within four years; President Obama, who Romney said was clueless about economics, cut the jobless rate to 5.6 percent in just two years. In fact, the U.S. economy — with solid growth, plunging deficits and essentially no inflation — is the envy of the world.
If technocratic competence is not a promising way for Romney to frame his appeal, maybe he can try fiery passion. Seriously, I'd pay money to see that.
Assuming Romney comes to his senses, the candidate most likely to win the backing of the Republican Party's establishment wing is Jeb Bush. He would seem almost the ideal candidate to win the presidency — a conservative who doesn't frighten independents and gives the GOP a chance to win the most important swing state of all.
But, of course, there is one big problem: Tell me when anyone, Republican or Democrat, has ever uttered the words, "What this country really, truly needs is another Bush as president."
If Bush had a different last name, I doubt anyone would even be giving Romney the time of day. But the GOP establishment is looking at options. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker seems to be the flavor of the week — but keep in mind that the party has a habit of becoming infatuated with Midwestern governors who end up either not running (Mitch Daniels) or not gaining traction (Tim Pawlenty). Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, in any event, are standing by.
There was a time when it looked as if New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie would be the establishment's favorite son, but that was before the George Washington Bridge scandal. Watching him try to make it through the campaign without losing his temper would be entertaining, but not particularly edifying.
I'll go out on a limb and predict that recidivist candidates Rick Perry, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum will not win the nomination. Most remaining options come from the Republicans' tea party wing, which is energetic, enthusiastic and kind of crazy. Sen. Marco Rubio is trying his best to get back into the conversation. Sen. Ted Cruz seems to have an interesting strategy: Alienate virtually all of the party's leadership, then wait to be offered an ermine robe and a crown of laurels.
That leaves Sen. Rand Paul, who already has a formidable grass-roots organization. Could he run away with the nomination? Can he keep up the fiction that he's a Republican and not a libertarian? I'll admit that I'm skeptical.
Democrats, don't be smug. Tell me with a straight face that you hear America singing, "What this country really, truly needs is another president named Clinton." It is a mistake, in my view, to dismiss the whole dynastic issue as trivial. If Hillary Clinton doesn't run — or perhaps even if she does — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is seen as an alternative. But her national appeal is untested.
In a nation of more than 310 million souls, we can do better. Um, can't we?
Eugene Robinson's email address is eugenerobinson@washpost.com.


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B Rock Note: Chris Cornell Dies at 52
Danny V Published: May 18, 2017
UPDATE: DETROIT (AP) - Medical examiner determines Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell committed suicide by hanging in Detroit.
Chris Cornell died Wednesday night.. The lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave had just finished a show in Detroit. Wednesday.
His rep called the death "sudden and unexpected." and his family is working with the medical examiner to determine the cause of death and are asking for privacy."
Then, Thursday morning Detroit police suspected that Chris Cornell committed suicide in his hotel room.
TMZ reports that family friend forced his way into Cornell's room at the MGM Grand Detroit and found him with a band around his neck on the bathroom floor. Cornell's wife Vicky had reportedly called the family friend to check in on the singer.
Born Christopher John Boyle, Cornell grew up in Seattle, the middle sibling among five children.
He founded Soundgarden in 1984. After putting out a few EPs, they released the album Ultramega OK in 1988. It spun off the minor hit "Flower" and earned their first Grammy.
Chris Cornell on one of the most difficult times in his life:
One of the biggest issues I had in my life was my complete mental breakdown and the complete restructuring of my life. It had to do with the idea that there was a finish line and that I had reached a point in my life with my previous wife that we were going to settle down. And I went from someone who was working on music 16 hours a day six or seven days a week and didn't know anything else to being someone who was being asked to kind of participate in a life where I'm not really doing that and not really doing music so much. And I didn't know how to be that person and I literally fell apart because of it." - PremierePrep Classic
Chris Cornell was 52.
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In December 2008, ASCO and ONS held a workshop to develop a consensus regarding standards for the safe administration of chemotherapy to adult patients in the outpatient setting. Although relevant guidelines and policy statements existed (e.g., OSHA's Controlling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs, Chapter 2: Safe Handling of Chemotherapy Drugs, the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice, ASCO's Criteria for Facilities and Personnel for the Administration of Parenteral Systemic Antineoplastic Therapy), specific requirements to promote patient safety had not been well-defined by key stakeholders. The complexity of administration of antineoplastic agents and the potential safety issues involved are unique to oncology care and require careful consideration.
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Ken Hanson defends George Zimmerman owning another gun: "We'll sleep soundly"
With Piers Morgan back in his regular chair after a week of guest host's aptly filling in, tonight the British television presenter fired up his trademark interview segment, inviting Ken Hanson to have a seat on "The Grill."
The Legal Chair of the Buckeye Firearms Foundation, Hanson has been instrumental in raising funds that will enable George Zimmerman to purchase a gun.
Suggesting the recently acquitted neighbor watchman is not someone who should be encouraged to own a firearm, Morgan asked Hanson how'd he feel if history hypothetically repeated itself, and the late Trayvon Martin's older brother was to one day engage in an altercation with Zimmerman, only to end succumbing to the same fate:
"Well, if we're the ones that supplied the gun, and again remember, we provided money, not a gun," Hanson reminded the host. "But if someone is on top of Mr. Zimmerman, again repeatedly bashing his head into the concrete, and he acts in self defense, that's incredible bad luck he found himself in that situation twice. But we'll sleep soundly."
Still uncertain of Zimmerman's motives, Morgan continued to press his guest:
"At what point does he have to take responsibility for pursuing, some would say stalking, unarmed teenagers who are walking home?"
Using the law to support his argument, Hanson accurately stated that Zimmerman is an innocent man:
"Two different levels of government review have found no fault with Mr. Zimmerman's actions," Hanson noted. "We can go through all the hypotheticals you'd like to go through, what it comes down to is that he's gone through a government review."
Joining the program live via satellite, Hanson found fault with how strongly Americans felt nationwide about this case in particular, while ignoring so many others:
"The problem is, when we go out and help The Pink Pistols - a gay, lesbian , bisexual transgender group, who's being denied their gun rights, when we go up to a young African-American male in Cleveland who was wearing a hoodie who acted in self-defense," he detailed. "We go to a Cleveland legislator in the Ohio General Assembly, when we're acting on behalf of those people it's not a problem, it's only in this case, when the villagers have gone out with the torches and pitchforks that it somehow becomes a problem. This is not an issue of race, it's an issue of self defense law."
Watch the clip for more of Piers Morgan's grilling of Ken Hanson, and for the next edition of "Piers Morgan Live," watch CNN every night at 9.
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scdrake
Lauren Green did it for Reza Aslan and Piers Morgan did it for Ken Hanson.
Piers doesn't understand the Zimmerman trial.
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incady
Piers Morgan is a jerk. Ken Hanson was trying to be reasonable, and all Piers did was troll him. What a total jerk.
Piers Morgan is the most IRRESPONSIBLE over paid shock jock and hypocrite imaginable.
Someone please get Morgan a one way ticket back to London
tobejoev
Once again Piers Morgan is trying his hardest to trip up one of his guests. Zimmerman hasn't got his gun back because it was evidence and it has a process to go through before released. Idiot Morgan and all the race baiters have no truth to stand on. They keep talking about "if". If doesn't exist. They are trying to limit a mans rights that was found to be not guilty and not to be a racist. He still has his Conceal Carry permit because he is innocent. To Piers Morgan. We don't persecute innocent people. You have absence of malice on your side so you have the right to be stupid and irresponsible but only up to the point of when your actions effects a person in a negative way. I hope the Zimmerman family goes after the so called news media that tried him before the courts did. If I was in Zimmermans position I would join the NRA, NAGR and the USCCA. They have insurance and funds to help those of us who defend ourselves and are arrested because of a mob mentality. I hope that Zimmerman goes through some training and through some psychiatric help. Even cops go through it when they have to shoot another human being. One more thing Piers, Stop trying to create racial tension where there is very little. If our young aren't given the tools needed to live an honest life they will get their knowledge from gangs and criminals.
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Respectively Mr. Morgan,
The UK has more violent crime rate than the United States of America.
"Overall, 5.4 million crimes were recorded in the UK in 2007 — more than 10 a minute — second only to Sweden. . . . It means there are over 2,000 crimes recorded per 100,000 population in the UK, making it the most violent place in Europe."
Great Britain's crime rate is nearly four times that of the United States. "By comparison, America has an estimated rate of 466 violent crimes per 100,000 population."
Please Mr. Morgan, check your facts versus opinions.
What Piers ( the man without a country) Morgan uses is the drop in "gun violence". Like other violence isn't as bad. The criminals don't need guns. The population is defenseless. They use knives and bats or pipes. What is the average citizen suppose to do? Tell the criminal to wait before they attack because you are waiting for a " bobby". Your own country disowned you because you were found to be very dishonest. We don't want you here either. So take a hint and go where you are wanted.
I don't find the same numbers of there being 39 murders in 2011 that Mr. Piers Morgan claims.
Gun Murders in England, Scotland and Wales 2011/12 There were 640 Murders / Homicides in Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) in 2011/12 (10.43 per million population) Of these 640 Murders / Homicides, 44 involved a gun or firearm as the main weapon. Gun murders in Britain in 2011/12 represent 6% of the murder cases, (0.72 gun homicides per million population).
Population of Britain (combined England, Scotland and Wales) in last census 2011 = 61,370,912
see tables below for number of murders and gun murders in England, Wales and Scotland per year from 2001 to 2012
UK Source: http://www.citizensreportuk.org/reports/murders-fatal-violence-uk.html
How is Mr. Morgan portray only 39 murders when the numbers reported by the UK are different?
Please correct your errors.
I could list all the names you called ever one on your show and more, but it take to long, but that is what you sounded like tonight. You are so backward I clearly see why you are from England. did you not understand what he had done for other, and why he had done this. still the black man that killed a white 16 year old teen was never talked about. so this has to be to fan the hate that is there with some. shame on you just shame on you. may God not for give you for this.
Piers needs to return to England. We are free here Mr. Morgan, and we fought to be free of England and its' laws. We did not invite you here, and you are free to leave. But, I suppose you will choose to wait, as you enjoy the riches of this nation, all the while disrespecting it.
Amen brother
Wow, now that was a perfect statement.
Is Piers Morgan ignorant or is he so idealistically blinded that he cannot fathom that the US is a "law abiding nation?" His contempt and ignorance of the court decision is treasonous. I cannot stand listening to him berate people with opinions that differ from his. He is a childish wimp. I have not listened to his program for over a year and tonight I decided to give him another try. His interogation of Ken Hanson was sickening.....goodbye Piers...and remember....this IS AMERICA not England. Go back home if you admire that nation so much.
Debi Hearn
I'm a 60 year old women that lives alone and have never owed a gun! I can't believe I'm in the minority!
GrannieAnnie
One question I have never heard addressed is exactly when did George Zimmerman remove his gun from his holster. We know he didn't do it when he was allegedly laying on his back in the grass with Trayvon sitting on top of him. So when? It sure seems to me that it would be a very important point.
By the way, I very much enjoy your show. In response to "Teddy", I think we need to be able to handle some intelligent scrutiny.
@GrannieAnnie.....a little "intelligence" from Piers is all that I ask. But he is like a little cry baby that didn't get his way. Ken Hanson was the one who put Piers "in his place" after each stupid argument that Piers made. Piers could not even admit that his logic was flawed when destroyed by Hanson. Piers just pouted like a baby. He is not a worthy host to have replaced Larry King. King had class. Piers has pomp.
Grannie Annie; You Definitely aren't in the real world. You need to become an American and leave England laws in England. Wake up sweet heart, it is people like Morgan that is trying to take away your rights.
The last part where Morgan said words fail me to.
I would have said to Mr. Morgan your brain is what is failing you not your words. If you can not see that this man's life and his family, is now in danger for what you and other like you have done. to get people to vote to ban guns.
Why do you some how think Trayon family is in need to be protected. And no one gets your point Mr. Morgan. To say that the Trayon family, would have two sons that would go out and attack and try to kill Zimmerman is sad. you think so low of there family. To keep asking if Zimmerman had some kind of duty to let Trayon beat him to death. Is proof you have air between your ears, is the problem. To say the USA is like any other country you just name, is kind of sad. German almost trash your country, and do you know the history of the other two countries? and who they were and what they did to say that? We can sent you and Mr. Obama a history book, and you may wish to read it with him, to understand what we are, and who we are. We save you families bacon. But may be we should have stay out of it. Where would you be than? I fear you wouldn't be here. So have your nice little show here in the USA, enjoy your freedom. That you don't get taxes to the poor house. And you have the right to save your life, if some one tries to take it. But could you say just back off a little on the USA hate and blame stuff?
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TKList
Why does this thing not work?
The sooner CNN replaces Piers Morgan the better.
The most mind boggling worthless nonsense ever put on a news channel.
fromOhio
One point Mr. Hanson did not make is that Buckeye Firearms started the fundraiser AFTER the DOJ decided not to release the evidence from the trial as required by Florida law. http://goo.gl/mNGZbx. Prior to the verdict, BFA did not comment on the case instead letting the justice system run its course.
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nelbert
It is such a pleasure to continually see Piers Morgan exposed for the mindless buffoon he is.
Well done, Mr. Hanson.
And Mr. Morgan? Weren't you supposed to be back in the UK by now?
RAY COLLIGAN
What the heck piers your rateings going down.You are keeping this racial thing going and gioing .I think the only reason your saying what you are is because you are worried and had pressure bye someone . you cant honestly believe george does not need a gun now .come on you said you respect the jury seems like you dont .I use to like you now forget it and iI am sure you will lose your show there ,in time. HAVE SOME CLASS LIKE LARRY DID .PLEASE COME BACK LARRY
MrBill
Bravo to Mr. Hanson. He was courteous and well prepared. Unfortunately for Mr. Morgan he appeared, once again, to enter a battle of wits unarmed.
Ohio Gun Owner
The sadest part of this whole Zimmerman case is that I now have heard two interviews by Mr. Morgan and that is time I will never be able to get back from being wasted.
I see 90% of the people posted can't stand this guy and I'm with all of you on that one but sadly the network sees how he outrages everyone and that's a hit to them.
In Short... YANK HIS VISA and send his tea sipping Queen Loven Butt BACK to England where he belongs!
dennis walker
Ken finally got me to watch Morgan's show. Morgan is a smooth talking head and Ken did more than hold his own with the transplanted Brit. If he doesn't like the Second Amendment protections of America, he should go back to merry old England and live under the monarchy that we had to defeat in two wars to be rid if! Way to go Ken!
Awesome job Ken! Stayed cool and kept to the facts.
surfsock1
Great debate. Where is the liberal outrage against Darnesha Barry of Henrico, VA?
Well, the well known media & some government representatives started the problem with this verdict and disapproved their own laws, so it became legal to people to smash it down, and turn it into racism because they have been told so. Some people just believe what they watch and read, that is how you create a mess with followers as a brilliant Sheppard.
Delvia Logan
Thank you for standing up to the "gentleman" from the Buckeye Firearms Foundation. George Zimmerman is a racist and his actions to the Martin family are sickening. I think that a boycott of Florida's economic and tourism endeavors should be put in place as a punishment for the "stand your ground laws". Did Zimmerman really help the family in the overturned SUV?
Zimmerman will kill another minority person again and the people of this foundation will support him again. Why is America and its citizens getting so stupid and irresponsible.
Nothing said above about Zimmerman can be substantiated intelligently. GZ racist? No evidence. GZ actions against family? No evidence. GZ will kill again? On what precidence can you base such an allegation? It is clearly apparent which "citizens are stupid and irresponsible."
it seams to me that CNN is failing to report on the news that George Zimmerman is not a convicted murderer , he was found NOT GUILTY !!! All he did was defended himself from an attacker , a 17 year old man , who in my oppion , was trying to kill him . I believe in that situation he had a right to defend his life by any means possible , if so be it , by taking someone elses !! CNN needs to get out here in home town USA and see what the rest of us think about the right of self defence , you would be supprised !! You have to over look Piers Morgan He"s English , and has mistaken us all for English subjects . Thank GOD WE ARE NOT !!!!!!!!!
Pierse Morgan, time to get back on the boat and head for England. Makes me wonder, how you ever got the job with CNN? Apparently, you know very little about the USA.
Where on earth did you get the idea that Trayvon Martin was a mere "boy child" and not a thug? Obviously, from his mama, right? Perhaps you should delve a little further into Trayvon's past, before you give such a one sided opinion.
I'm so in favor of the "not guilty" verdict for George Zimmerman! Way to go Ken, you truly won this debate. Racism, and hate is much more obvious among the black people, than the whites or hispanics. One only has to listen to the hate spewed between the lines from from the so called Reverend Jesse James. SHAME!!
LARRY KING PLS RETURN !
ArmedPariots
Piers is nothing but a baiter and a troll.
He says things to p4ss people off to get a rise to get ratings.
Not even Piers believes the stupid sh4t he says....
The most violent country in Europe: Britain is also worse than South Africa and U.S.
The figures, compiled from reports released by the European Commission and United Nations, also show:
The UK has the second highest overall crime rate in the EU.
It has a higher homicide rate than most of our western European neighbours, including France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
The UK has the fifth highest robbery rate in the EU.
It has the fourth highest burglary rate and the highest absolute number of burglaries in the EU, with double the number of offences than recorded in Germany and France.
But it is the naming of Britain as the most violent country in the EU that is most shocking. The analysis is based on the number of crimes per 100,000 residents. In the UK, there are 2,034 offences per 100,000 people, way ahead of second-placed Austria with a rate of 1,677.
The U.S. has a violence rate of 466 crimes per 100,000 residents, Canada 935, Australia 92 and South Africa 1,609.
Source: "The most violent country in Europe: Britain is also worse than South Africa and U.S. "
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196941/The-violent-country-Europe-Britain-worse-South-Africa-U-S.html
mikadocat
CNN and HLN bashing Zimmerman has been a goldmine for them, best ratings they have had in some time. Justice will be them paying every dime of the profits in lawsuits.
Elizabeth Nolan
Piers Morgan is an Irishman, despite his assumed English accent. He's from Limerick, Ireland, the most drug ridden, lawless town in Ireland. Irish people avoid it like Americans avoid Harlem, the Bronx, and such. The English kicked him out of England and shudder at the thought of his return. Who else but CNN would employ him in this country?
Mr Morgan is a former "tabloid gossip writer" associated with Rupert Murdoch. He has published false photographs in his past.
In 1989, Morgan joined The Sun as entertainment editor. There he wrote and edited a gossip column. Morgan himself was often featured alongside celebrities in his column. His career in media, however, really took off in 1994 when Rupert Murdoch selected him to be the new editor of the weekly tabloid News of the World.
He opposed Britain's involvement in the Iraqi war and published articles criticizing the British government, including Prime Minister Tony Blair. The desire to get the scoop at any cost got The Mirror in trouble on a number of occasions. Model Naomi Campbell won her case against the paper for invasion of privacy.
Morgan lost the top post at The Mirror over different story in 2004. He ran photographs that reportedly showed British soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners, but the images later proved to be false. Rather than slinking away in a cloud of scandal, Morgan took his firing as a chance to recreate himself as a media personality.
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Amitabh Bachchan and Pepsico India: Child Questions – Childish Response?
CASE STUDY, MARKETING MANAGEMENT
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AUTHOR(S) : Syed Abdul Samad and Dr. Nagendra V Chowdary
"A celeb can't de-endorse a brand he/she has backed in the past on the basis of a comment someone else has made, unless he/she can back the claim with proof."
– Vinita Bangard, Founder-Managing Director, Krossover Entertainment Private Limited
"I don't think celebrities have the power to be custodians of brand quality. Celebs endorse brands only for commercial reasons."
– Shailendra Singh, Joint Managing Director, Percept Limited
On January 30th 2014, a usual interactive session at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) turned out to be an unusual one, for two reasons – first, because the speaker was Bollywood's6 legend and Indian actor, Amitabh Bachchan (Bachchan); and second, the lecture (Q&A session) stirred a controversy in the Indian advertising industry, when Bachchan made a remark about PepsiCo India's (PepsiCo) soft drink – a brand that he had endorsed for 8 years. Recounting an earlier interaction with a child who questioned, why he was endorsing for a product (brand) that her school teacher opined to be a poison, Bachchan shared with IIMA students how that triggered his decision to disassociate from Pepsi brand.
The incident left PepsiCo's management, industry veterans and other stakeholders wondering why Bachchan, who has a cult following in the country, made such remarks. After being the brand endorser for 8 years, the sudden public revelation about it created ripples in the Indian advertising industry, damaging Pepsi's brand equity in particular and carbonated drinks in general. While the actor opined that the act was driven by his due diligence (after being questioned by the child) and conscience, experts wondered whether this was the result of Pepsi's decision against renewing Bachchan's endorsement contract. While few support Bachchan's revelation as they see it as an act of social responsibility, the incident raised questions in the advertising industry regarding the fiduciary/moral responsibility of brand endorsers towards the endorsed brands...............
PepsiCo's Brand Endorsers in India
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company, headquartered in Purchase, New York, US, with net revenues of more than $65 billion and 22 brands – including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Lay's, Gatorade, Tropicana, 7 Up, Doritos, Lipton Tea, Quaker Foods, Cheetos, Mirinda, Ruffles, Aquafina, Pepsi Max, Tostitos, Sierra Mist, Fritos and Walkers. Since its origin in the 1880s (founded by Caleb Bradham, a pharmacist), the soft drink maker, by March 2014, grew to become the second largest food and beverage company in the world in terms of net revenues with presence in more than 200 countries including India. It also ranked 25th in the Forbes list of the most valuable brands in 2013.............
Amitabh Bachchan and PepsiCo India: Bonhomie to Bewilderment
Amitabh Bachchan, (popularly known as Big B), is an Indian actor who first gained popularity as the 'angry young man' in the early 1970s. During the 1980s, he became one of the greatest and the most influential actors of the Indian cinema. On July 26th 1982, he had a near fatal intestinal injury while filming a fight sequence for the movie Coolie, and was hospitalized for several months. Prayers were offered in temples and mosques all over the country and there were long queues of well-wishing fans outside the hospital...........
Brands, Brand Endorsement and Brand Consumers: The New Roles of Engagement?
In the world of celebrity endorsements, it usually happens that brands dump the celebrity. For instance, Nike dropped Lance Armstrong, Accenture severed ties with Tiger Woods and Thums Up dropped its brand ambassador Salman Khan (signed again in October 2012). Is industry witnessing a reversal in trend? On January 29th 2014, Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson (Johansson) had to choose between, an Israeli fizzy drinks company, SodaStream International's (SodaStream) Ad and being a global brand ambassador for Oxfam, an anti-poverty organization that objects to SodaStream's plant in the West Bank settlement...........
Exhibit I: PepsiCo's Brands and Brand Endorsers in India
Exhibit II: Pepsi's Brand Ranking
Exhibit III: PepsiCo's Campaigns/Taglines in India
Exhibit IV: Pepsi's Successful Advertising Campaigns in India
Exhibit V: Comparative Test Performance Score of Carbonated Beverages
In January 2014, Amitabh Bachchan (Bachchan), an Indian film actor, during an interactive session with the students of IIM-A, mentioned that he had stopped endorsing Pepsi because a schoolgirl questioned, why he was endorsing for a product (brand) that her school teacher opined to be a poison. This stirred a controversy in the Indian advertising industry. The statement left the company's stakeholders and industry observers wondering why a person of Bachchan's stature would make such a comment, after endorsing the brand for 8 years. Was Bachchan right in doing so? Has Bachchan failed in his moral responsibility? Should companies rethink about using celebrity brand endorsers? What could be the impact on PepsiCo and Bachchan? While some supported Bachchan's act considering it social responsibility, many opined that it was not morally correct on his part. This case study explores the relationship between a brand and its brand endorser and most importantly enables an interesting debate on the fiduciary responsibility of the brand endorser.
-To discuss and debate on the appropriateness and the desirability of Amitabh Bachchan's public revelation of the reasons that have prompted him to disassociate himself from Pepsi's brand endorsement
-To analyze the impact of Amitabh Bachchan's disassociation from Pepsi brand in India from the standpoint of Pepsi's business prospects in India and his endorsement potential
-To debate on the moral (fiduciary) responsibility of a brand endorser towards the endorsed brands
Positioning and Setting
This case study can be used in the following courses:
a) Advertising and Sales Promotion course – The Choice of Celebrity and Celebrity Endorsement
b) Brand Management course – Brand-Brand Endorser Fit and Fiduciary Responsibilities of Brand Endorsers
Exhibit (TN)-I: Ranking Methodology of the Ranking Institutions
Exhibit (TN)-II: Pepsi-Brand Endorser Fit
Exhibit (TN)-III: Amitabh Bachchan-Pepsi Brand Fit
Exhibit (TN)-IV: Impact of Amitabh Bachchan's Revelations
Product code: MKTG-1-0020, MKTG-1-0020A
This case study explores the relationship between a brand and its brand endorser and most importantly enables an interesting debate on the moral (fiduciary) responsibility of the brand endorser. A usual interaction with students turned out to be an unusual episode in Indian advertising. In January 2014, the Bollywood legend, Amitabh Bachchan (Bachchan) was interacting with students at IIM Ahmedabad where in response to one of the questions he recounted an earlier experience (when he was confronted by a little girl in Jaipur who wondered why he promoted a soft drink that her teacher had branded as 'poison'). He shared that, 'this impression is on the mind of the people... so I stopped endorsing Pepsi.'1
After having endorsed the brand for 8 years, the sudden public revelation created ripples in the Indian advertising industry damaging Pepsi's brand equity. Was he right in doing so or could he have done it in a different way? Should a brand endorser not have a moral (fiduciary) relationship with the brand even after the formal contract expired? What should be the relationship between a brand and brand endorser? How do such incidents affect the company's reputation and the endorser's brand endorsement potential? This case study offers the scope to debate the appropriateness of Bachchan's actions and is suitable to teach the concepts of Brand Endorsement, Brand Endorsers, Celebrity Endorser and their Social and Moral Responsibility in the courses of Marketing Management; Advertising and Promotion.
To discuss and debate on the appropriateness and the desirability of Amitabh Bachchan's public revelation of the reasons that have prompted him to disassociate himself from Pepsi's brand endorsement
To analyze the impact of Amitabh Bachchan's disassociation from Pepsi brand in India from the standpoint of Pepsi's business prospects in India and his endorsement potential
To debate on the moral (fiduciary) responsibility of a brand endorser towards the endorsed brands
1 Amy Kazmin, 'Pepsi Encounters Makes Bollywood Veteran Sever Link', Financial Times, February 4th 2014
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Sarah Palin continues to defend Dr. Laura Schlessinger's use of the word "n****r" and blame liberals for forcing the controversial conservative radio show off the air. But just a few months ago Palin was adamant that using the "N-word," and other offensive terms, should be a firing offense…if you're a Democrat.
"I would ask the president to show decency in this process by eliminating one member of [his] inner circle, Mr. Rahm Emanuel," Palin wrote in February. "The Obama Administration's Chief of Staff scolded [liberal critics] calling them, 'F—ing retarded,' according to several participants, as reported in the Wall Street Journal. Just as we'd be appalled if any public figure of Rahm's stature ever used the "N-word" or other such inappropriate language, Rahm's slur on all God's children with cognitive and developmental disabilities – and the people who love them – is unacceptable, and it's heartbreaking."Fast forward to last night, when Palin had a change of heart.
"Dr.Laura:don't retreat…reload! (Steps aside bc her 1st Amend.rights ceased 2exist thx 2activists trying 2silence"isn't American,not fair")," Palin wrote in an inscrutable Tweet.
Today, Palin expanded on that defense on Facebook.
Adversaries who have been trying to silence Dr. Laura for years seized on her recent use of the n-word on her show as she subsequently suggested that rap 'artists' and other creative types like those producing HBO shows who regularly use the n-word could be questioned for doing so. Her intention in discussing the issue with a caller seeking advice was not to be hateful or bigoted. Though she did not mean to insult the caller, she did, and she apologized for it. Still, those who oppose her seized upon her mistake in using the word (though she didn't call anyone the derogatory term) to paint her as something that she's not.
The distinction, she argues, is that Emanuel directed his insult at a group of people, while Schlessinger just argued that she should have a right to call people "n*****" even though she's white.


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The board game Clue has been around for decades. It's a classic and has been delighting would-be sleuths and detectives for years. The object is to move around the board trying to figure out who did what, where they did it and with what murder weapon. While the objective is the same, Clue suffers from that old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." This is exactly what Hasbro has done by taking a classic board game and turning it into a horribly executed full-motion video game.
Gone is the famous game board as Clue takes the graphic adventure/"interactive movie" route. You point-and-click from room to room, moving your icon over objects to examine them and interact with all the partygoers who may or may not have killed Mr. Boddy. It's up to you to interview everyone carefully and ensure you don't miss any small details of the crime.
While this may sound like fun, it's really not. There are supposed to be twelve different "scenarios" spread out over three separate mysteries (each has four difficulty levels). When you're done with the novice game, you can try the detective skill level. The problem with this is that the game is set up almost exactly like the movie
Graphics: The full motion video sequences aren't too bad, but they get very repetitive thanks to repeating storylines.
Sound: At least the actors are good and do a good job of filling in each character with the proper voice. There are also some oldies music samples, which aren't too bad.
Enjoyment: Clue isn't a very enjoyable experience. How fun is it to watch repetitive full motion video sequences over and over again while witnessing almost the same story over and over again?
Replay Value: Because there is a lack of multi-player (online) support, the replay value is diminished to slim or none, depending on whether or not you feel like watching the same video clips for the third or fourth time.
Clue is a full-motion video adaptation of the popular board game of the same name. It is an amalgamation of two earlier CD-i titles where (up to six) players take turns investigating a mansion where a murder happened, uncovering clues and evidence to reveal the assassin. There are three storylines with four difficulty levels, each with a unique solution making it altogether twelve different mysteries:
Deadly Patent
Mr. Boddy steals a formula to produce artificial rubies from Professor Plumm.
The Road to Damascus
Mr. Boddy almost dies in a car accident. He is rescued by the monks of the Order of Silence. Upon his return, he decides to join the order and give his fortune to it.
Mr. Boddy convinces all his acquaintances to invest on Bolders Brewery.
The movement system, where the player moves the cursor to a portion of the screen and clicks on it to move or turn to that direction is similar to the one found in the The 7th Guest. Inside the rooms the screen switches to a 360° panorama that can be scrolled by moving the cursor to its edges. Clicking on clocks starts a flashback video of what happened on the room before the crime was committed. Clicking on suspects brings up the interrogation screen, where they can be inquired about weapons, their alibis, etc. Clicking on secret passages transports the player to another room. Clicking on the bell calls the butler and the accusation menu, where the player chooses the weapon and the murderer. Afterwards, the butler informs if the player made the right choice. A notebook keeps track of all the information collected, and can be accessed at any time. Each of the four difficulty levels have a different number of accusations available (3 on the easiest level, 1 on the hardest one). In the easier levels the room positions are fixed, while in the tougher levels they are random. In each player's turn they can perform two moves, two actions or a action and a move. A move is defined by entering and leaving a room. A action is defined by examining items, interrogating suspects or watching a flashback.
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NBC Serves a Main Course of Football This Holiday Week
Bears-Packers on Thanksgiving night at 8 p.m. ET on NBC; first thanksgiving game in Green Bay in 92 years. Packers to retire Brett Favre's No. 4 jersey at halftime. Sunday's coverage of undefeated Patriots vs. Broncos begins with Football Night In America at 7 p.m. ET on NBC. (Photo: AP Images)
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler, Brock Osweiler, and the return of Brett Favre to Lambeau Field, highlight two NFL games on NBC this holiday week. On Thanksgiving night, one of football's most storied rivalries resumes when Rodgers and the first-place Green Bay Packers (7-3) host Cutler and the Chicago Bears (4-6) at Lambeau Field at 8 p.m. ET. The holiday matchup is the 191st regular-season meeting between the Bears and Packers — the most played series in NFL history – and marks the first Thanksgiving Day game in Green Bay in 92 years.
At halftime, the Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 jersey, and his name will be revealed on the facade in the Lambeau Field Ring of Honor. Favre was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame earlier this year.
Thursday marks the first time the Packers have played a home game on Thanksgiving since Nov. 29, 1923, when Green Bay defeated the Hammond Pros, 19-0. In addition, 2015 is the 10th consecutive season featuring a Bears-Packers primetime matchup, tied with Giants-Cowboys for the league's longest active and all-time streaks.
NFL coverage continues on NBC this Sunday, November 29, when Tom Brady and the first-place New England Patriots (10-0, AFC East) visit Brock Osweiler and the first-place Denver Broncos (8-2, AFC West) on Sunday Night Football. Coverage begins with Football Night In America at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.
The perfect Patriots beat the Bills 20-13 last night, with Brady, who leads the league in passing yards, completing 20 of 39 passes for 277 yards. The Patriots have now recorded at least 10 regular-season wins for the 13th consecutive year, the second-most in NFL history (San Francisco 49ers, 16 seasons, 1983-1998). Denver's Osweiler made his debut this past Sunday against the Chicago Bears, subbing for an injured Peyton Manning. Osweiler completed 20 of 27 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Broncos' 17-15 victory over Chicago.
Calling Bears-Packers and Patriots-Broncos are seven-time Emmy Award-winner Al Michaels (play-by-play), in his record 30th season as the voice of the NFL's premier primetime package; 16-time Emmy Award-winner Cris Collinsworth, who has won the Emmy for Outstanding Event Analyst in each of his six seasons in the Sunday Night Football booth; and two-time Emmy Award-winning sideline reporter Michele Tafoya.
NBC's coverage of Sunday Night Football is led by Emmy Award-winning producer Fred Gaudelli and Emmy Award-winning director Drew Esocoff.
Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports, is hosted by 26-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas, who will report from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc., on Thanksgiving Night. Costas will report from Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Sunday, and will be joined by Collinsworth, Tafoya, and two-time Super Bowl winner Hines Ward.
Dan Patrick co-hosts Football Night from NBC Sports Group's International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn., joined by Super Bowl-winning head coach Tony Dungy, and two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on NBCSN and NBCSports.com and NFL Insider Peter King will join Patrick, Dungy and Harrison in the studio on Sunday. In addition, Carolyn Manno will report from CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on the Steelers-Seahawks games on Sunday.


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Interim care order extended as access reduced
An interim care order was extended in respect of infant twins where the father had a history of alcohol misuse and domestic violence, and there was a question of an autism diagnosis for the mother. Both parents were represented. The father had never had face-to-face access with the children and the mother's access had been reduced from five days to two days.
The father had Skype access with the children but this was suspended for a time. The psychologist made certain recommendations and said she would view Skype access before it would continue. The Skype access recommenced and the psychologist said the access was not a traumatic experience. The psychologist did not recommend face-to-face access.
The solicitor for the father said: "The children will be one year old and he never had face-to-face access. We are agreeable to any conditions, supervised access in any venue. We will agree to however many supervisors. He dearly wishes to see his little girls." He acknowledged the father did not attend any meetings to deal with his alcohol and anger issues. He had failed to deal with any of the issues the psychologist highlighted.
The solicitor for the GAL said a risk assessment took place for the father. He was deemed high risk. There were issues of historical violence and alcohol abuse and until the father had taken sufficient steps access could not be recommended. The father said he did not drink and needed to see his children.
The judge said: "I believe you should see your children but those children need to be protected. You have been asked to do certain things and you have not done them. Why will you not comply?"
The father said: "I feel like I am being bullied."
The judge said: "There has to be a commitment on your part and you could have done this a long time ago." The judge asked if the father could have more Skype access. She said that Skype access could take place once a week and on the birthday of the children if the father complied with the recommendations of the psychologist.
The social worker said the grounds existed for the interim care order. There was an application under section 47 of the Child Care Act, 1991 to allow the children to travel out of the jurisdiction with the foster carers. The CFA had an application to dispense with consent of the parents in relation to the children's passports. The foster carers wanted to go abroad next year. The children had to go to respite foster care last time the foster carers went on holidays and the children were unsettled. The mother did not have a problem with the children going on holiday but the father did.
The foster carers intended to go on holiday next year and it was just a thought and nothing had been booked yet. The social worker said: "We want to have the passports for the children just in case they [the foster carers] want to take them out of the jurisdiction."
The judge said: "If there was a booked holiday and they [the children] would benefit, that would be a different scenario." She said she would adjourn the passport application as there was no point to the application.
Access had been reduced from five days a week to two days a week for the mother. The social workers had an access review meeting. The mother was invited but she could not attend. The access review meeting went ahead without the mother present. The social worker said it would have been a thorough discussion about the presentation of the girls and the mother's capacity to meet tasks. There were a number of concerns and no change in access in ten months. After the meeting it was decided it was in the best interests of the children for access to be reduced.
The judge said: "The mother was given no opportunity to respond."
The social worker said: "I met with the mother and [the grandmother] and she was upset." There were issues with the feeding and supervision of the children by the mother and maternal grandmother. The mother had given a lot of focus to one child and needed to be redirected to the other child.
"The twins have become unsettled after access and they need more stability. When Sunday comes, they go about their routine with ease but at the latter end of the week they become unsettled. We are looking at good enough parenting. The mother loves her children and she is very motivated. In this case the access worker thinks it is unfortunate the mother cannot parent to a good enough standard. The access worker wants an autistic assessment."
The judge said: "I do not accept those as grounds for reducing access." The interim care order was extended for a period of two months.


Akan Goldweight of a Couple Mating, two cast brass seated figures in an amorous embrace, ht. 1 3/4 in.
Provenance: Newman Collection, New Jersey; Sotheby's Parke Bernet, New York, October 10, 1975, Lot 125; Jay C. Leff Collection.
Literature: Male and Female: Couples in African Sculpture, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1983, p. 14.
Exhibitions: Asante Goldweights, Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, New Jersey, February-April 1988; Male and Female: Couples in African Sculpture, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1983; M.P.A., no. 66; Carnegie, Black Africa, no. 131.


Artemisinin resistance, linked to polymorphisms in the Kelch gene on chromosome 13 of Plasmodium falciparum (k13), has outpaced containment efforts in South East Asia. For national malaria control programmes in the region, it is important to establish a surveillance system which includes monitoring for k13 polymorphisms associated with the clinical phenotype.
Between February and December 2013, parasite clearance was assessed in 35 patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum treated with artesunate monotherapy followed by 3-day ACT in an isolated area on the Myanmar–Thai border with relatively low artemisinin drug pressure. Molecular testing for k13 mutations was performed on dry blood spots collected on admission.
The proportion of k13 mutations in these patients was 41.7%, and only 5 alleles were detected: C580Y, I205T, M476I, R561H, and F446I. Of these, F446I was the most common, and was associated with a longer parasite clearance half-life (median) 4.1 (min–max 2.3–6.7) hours compared to 2.5 (min–max 1.6–8.7) in wildtype (p = 0·01). The prevalence of k13 mutant parasites was much lower than the proportion of k13 mutants detected 200 km south in a much less remote setting where the prevalence of k13 mutants was 84% with 15 distinct alleles in 2013 of which C580Y predominated.
This study provides evidence of artemisinin resistance in a remote part of eastern Myanmar. The prevalence of k13 mutations as well as allele diversity varies considerably across short distances, presumably because of historical patterns of artemisinin use and population movements.
Resistance to the artemisinin derivatives in Plasmodium falciparum, characterized by delayed parasite clearance in patients treated with artesunate, emerged in Western Cambodia in 2007 [1–3]. This phenotypic trait was also documented in a large study on the Thai–Myanmar border in 2012 and was  found to be heritable  and associated with strong selective sweeps in the plasmodial genome . In 2014, non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms in the Kelch propeller domain on chromosome 13 (k13) were found to be strongly associated with resistance to artemisinin derivatives . The link between certain k13 mutations and the clinical resistance phenotype (delayed parasite clearance) has been demonstrated by a number of clinical [7–10], in vitro  and transfection studies . In the areas where k13 mutations have been found, the distribution of different alleles has been variable. For example, the C580Y polymorphism is the most common mutation in Cambodia [13, 14], Laos [15, 16] and Vietnam , while the F446I mutants are most common on the Myanmar–China border [9, 17, 18]. On the Thailand–Myanmar border near Mae Sot, the E252Q allele was the most abundant before 2008, but it has since been replaced by C580Y, an allele now close to fixation in this area . The C580Y mutant parasites have emerged at least twice at different locations [20, 21]. Isolates from Cambodia and Vietnam appear to have a common ancestor and they differ from resistant parasites in Myanmar [13, 21]. The C580Y allele found on the Myanmar–China border appears to have originated from the Thailand–Myanmar border ; indicating that genetic mutations (at least C580Y) associated with artemisinin resistance in P. falciparum are not only emerging "de novo" in different locations but also spreading contiguously.
In 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed a strategy of containment of artemisinin resistant malaria in the region , but this has not contained the spread of resistance; parasites carrying k13 mutations have now spread to the China–Myanmar  and India–Myanmar borders [7, 21, 23, 24]. The C580Y genotype has increased in frequency replacing other genotypes in most of Southeast Asia, and a single C580Y parasite lineage has swept across the Eastern Mekong subregion spreading from Western Cambodia to Southern Vietnam indicating that a "hard" selective sweep has now replaced initial "soft" selective sweeps .
More importantly, k13 alleles under strong selective pressure confer (or are associated with) slow parasite clearance after artemisinin treatment leaving a larger number of surviving (artemisinin resistant) parasites exposed to the partner drugs . The loss in efficacy of DHA-piperaquine in Cambodia and Viet Nam [26, 27] and mefloquine-artesunate on the Thai–Myanmar border  have demonstrated how slow parasite clearance due to artemisinin resistance unavoidably leads to the failure of ACT.
This report presents data collected in 2013 from a remote region along the Myanmar–Thai border in Hpa-pun District, Myanmar (Fig. 1). While artemisinin resistance was well established by 2010  in the border district of Mae Sot (Thailand), 200 km further south, which is a well-connected area encompassing the Trans-Asia highway, data from elsewhere in the remote, hilly and forested parts of eastern Myanmar are few [10, 24]. This study provided an opportunity for examining the phenotype and genetic diversity of k13 of parasites from a secluded relatively inaccessible region with limited access to ACT (Fig. 1). Parasite clearance half-life and k13 genotyping results from 35 patients treated with 3 days artesunate monotherapy followed by a full course of ACT are presented.
This was an open label non-randomized trial designed to evaluate the association between the efficacy of artemisinin against P. falciparum malaria (i.e. parasite clearance) and k13 mutations using the same protocol as a larger multicentre trial . The study was conducted in a remote and isolated region of Hpa-Pun district in Eastern Myanmar in northern Kayin state (Fig. 1). Much of Kayin State has been affected by political instability and conflict for over half a century. The public health infrastructure in this remote district has lagged behind that of other neighbouring areas that have benefited from a relatively more stable situation in recent years. There has been less intense artemisinin usage in the district and malaria remains endemic.
Patients who presented at Day Bu Noh clinic with fever (axillary temperature ≥ 37.5 °C) or history of fever within the last 24 h and who were between the ages of 6 months to 65 years were screened for malaria parasites using microscopy of thick and thin Giemsa-stained blood smears. Patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria and asexual parasitaemia above or equal to 10,000/µL were enrolled. Pregnant women and patients with severe malaria  or treated with an ACT in the past 7 days were excluded. On admission, capillary blood was collected on Whatman® 903 (W-903) filter paper for parasite genotyping. Haemoglobin colour scale Copack® was used for haemoglobin estimation. A clinical examination was also performed, and vital signs were recorded as well as demographic data.
dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (Duo-Cotecxin® Beijing Holley-Cotec Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, China) at a dose of 2.5 mg/kg dihydroartemisinin and 20 mg/kg piperaquine day 3–5 was administered.
All treatments were supervised. Peripheral parasitaemia and temperature were measured at 0, 4, 6, 8, 12 and every 6 h thereafter until two consecutive negative slides were obtained. No further follow up was undertaken after the patient finished the full course of treatment and had a negative malaria slide on two occasions. Other clinical data and vital signs were recorded daily.
Kelch genotyping was performed at the malaria molecular laboratory of Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit using the method reported previously [24, 28] (see more detail in Additional file 1).
Patient data were recorded on individual Case Report Forms (CRFs) and later entered into a Microsoft Access database and analysed using STATA (Version 13, STATA Corp) and Graphpad prism (version 5). Normally distributed data were compared by Student's t test and non-normally distributed data by the Wilcoxon rank-sum (Mann–Whitney) test. Parasite clearance half-lives were calculated using the World Wide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN) Parasite Clearance Estimator [2, 30].
Written informed consent was obtained after the screening process and the study was explained in detail through the use of a local interpreter. Consent was obtained from a parent or guardian for participants below 18 years.
Ethical approval was given by the Oxford Tropical Research Ethics Committee (OXTREC 06-11). Verbal approval was given locally by existing health authorities KDHW (Karen Department of Health and Welfare) in the absence of a local ethics committee. However, a community advisory board composed of members of the local population also approved this study .
Between February and December 2013, a total of 1736 febrile patient presented at the clinic, and 27.4% (475) of them were microscopically confirmed to have malaria (Fig. 2). Of the 291 patients with P. falciparum malaria, 36 that met the inclusion criteria and gave consent were recruited into the study (including 3 mixed infections). The main reason for exclusion was low parasitaemia. The baseline demographic and clinical data of the patients are summarized in Table 1.
All patients had a history of fever before coming to the clinic and 23/35 (65.7%) had fever on admission. By 48 h 30/35 (85.7%: 95% CI 74.1–97.3) of the patients were afebrile and all had cleared their fever by 72 h. After 3 days of artesunate, 13 (37.1%; 95% CI 21.1–53.1%) patients remained parasitaemic but all were negative by microscopy by day 4. Three (8.6%) patients had gametocytes on admission that were cleared in 2 patients by day 6.
From the 35 recruited patients, 32 (91.4%) parasite isolates were successfully genotyped for k13 sequence. Five different non-synonymous polymorphisms were detected in 46.9% (15/32; 95% CI 29.6–64.2%) of samples including 4 in the propeller region and 1 in the 'stem' region of the kelch protein. No sample had more than one mutation. Among these, the most common allele was F446I (31.3%) (Fig. 3).
There was a statistically significant difference in the parasite clearance half-life (median, IQR) of patients infected with wild type k13 (2.5, 1.3 h) compared to those infected with isolates carrying a mutation in the propeller region (4.1, 3.3 h) (p = 0.04). Again, the patients infected with the most common allele, F446I cleared their parasites more slowly (4.1, 2.0 h) (p = 0.04) compared to those infected with wild type K-13 (Fig. 4; Additional file 2). The longest parasite clearance half-life (9.0 h) was in the patient infected with a parasite carrying the C580Y mutation.
The 6-day treatment (3-day artesunate monotherapy follow by 3-day ACT) was well tolerated. None of the patients developed severe malaria. There were no serious adverse events.
Throughout South East Asia parasite clearance rates are decreasing among patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria, a pattern that is strongly associated with mutations in the k13 gene of P. falciparum and accompanying partner drug resistance. Until now, 108 non-synonymous polymorphisms of k13 gene have been found in all malarious regions of the world. Most of the mutations in the propeller region of the gene are associated with the slow parasite clearance phenotype, and in Asia show evidence of recent selection [16, 19]. Historical data from the Thai–Myanmar border (Mae Sot area) show that the prevalence of k13 mutations has increased significantly, and among them the C580Y allele has out-competed others in recent years signifying that a "hard" selective sweep has replaced an initially "soft" one . The C580Y mutation also dominates in the Eastern Greater Mekong sub-region although this successful lineage had a different genetic origin to the lineage in Eastern Myanmar. In this study in a relatively inaccessible region 200 km away but days travel from Mae Sot, the most frequent kelch mutant allele was F446I. This is the predominant allele in the North of Myanmar which was significantly associated with slow parasite clearance.
The main limitation of this study is the small sample size, which is related to both the remoteness of the study site, logistical difficulties related to working in this remote area, and the relatively high parasitaemia threshold for inclusion (i.e. ≥ 10,000/µL). The parasitaemia threshold was chosen in order to obtain reliable parasite clearance curves.
However, this small study highlights the complexity of the spatial dynamics of artemisinin resistance in P. falciparum with significant differences in allele frequencies across small distances. Even though the prevailing alleles may be different it is clear that artemisinin resistance has emerged even in geographically secluded areas and ultimately may be unstoppable. In the absence of alternative treatments ready to replace the failing ACT, elimination remains the best practical strategy to slow down or halt progression of artemisinin resistance in this region.
CAB, EAA, FN and NJW designed the study. CAB implemented the study and collected the clinical data. MI, SP and KS did laboratory work. CAB, EAA, DMP, FN and APP analysed the data and wrote the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
We would like to thank all participants that took part in this study. Especially to Naw Chit and Aye Thar the two field microscopists who made this study possible.
The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding or last author on reasonable request.
NJW is co-chairman of the WHO antimalarial treatment guidelines committee. All other authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
This document is an output from a project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) for the benefit of developing countries as well as from Wellcome Trust–Mahidol University–Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Programme. However, the views expressed, and information contained in it are not necessarily those of or endorsed by funders, which can accept no responsibility for such views or for any reliance place on them.
12936_2017_2128_MOESM1_ESM.docx Additional file 1. Genetic markers of artemisinin resistance.
12936_2017_2128_MOESM2_ESM.png Additional file 2. Parasite clearance curves for individual patients.
Parasite clearance esimator [https://www.wwarn.org/pce]. Accessed 11 Nov 2015.


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Q: How to implement Live Streaming on Windows Phone I want to implement Audio Live Streaming on Windows Phone. most of them told Windows Phone 7 sdk does not support Streaming. so I upgrade and install Windows Phone 7.1.
Which class i want to use to implement Live Streaming?????
Please give some guidelines and materials to do this task.
Thanks in advance.

A: You may want to consider using IIS 7.X for the streaming portion. The following link shows how you can build the client app for Windows Phone 7:
http://www.iis.net/community/default.aspx?tabid=34&g=6&i=2020
The sample requires the IIS Smooth Streaming Client (1.1), Silverlight 4, and the Visual Studio Windows Phone 7 Developer Tools.

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