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Why Tanzania's attacks on free speech break with Nyerere's legacy
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Nick Westcott, SOAS, University of London
I visited Tanzania recently for the first time in five years, and the first time since John Magufuli was elected President. I have been visiting the country regularly since 1976 – spending a year as a student in 1979 and three years as a diplomat in 1993-6. I have followed its fortunes through the decades with close interest, meeting all its Presidents (except the incumbent) at one time or another.
While I was there on this occasion, the journalist Erick Kabendera was picked up by police and kept incommunicado for several days until he was suddenly re-appeared in court and improbably charged with economic crimes and tax evasion.
This is not a lone incident: since 2015 it has become more frequent for independent journalists to face harassment and even the threat of death. Only a few weeks later another journalist, Joseph Gandye, was arrested apparently for a story criticising police brutality. He was subsequently released. The government has also obstructed news or even the publication of standard national statistics that it dislikes.
It is worth asking where this comes from. Since independence in 1961, Tanzania has been a beacon of the liberation struggle in Africa and of peaceful political stability. The country's moral and political compass was set very firmly by its first president of 24 years, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. His successors have appealed to and pledged to uphold his legacy.
So what is that legacy? Nyerere was unusual among African leaders in leaving a substantial body of writings that set out his political thinking and which enable us to see its evolution. It is important to register that his thinking changed over time, adapted in the light of experience.
But some elements remained a bedrock: a powerful moral tone, an intolerance of corruption, a central role for the state, but with a real accountability to the people. Above all was the value of unity – at the national level, in the union with Zanzibar, and across Africa as a whole.
Kabendera has long been a critic of Tanzania's government, helping expose an energy scandal in 2015 in which $18 million was misappropriated. The scandal cost the then Minister of Energy his job. There was suspicion that a more recent article in The Economist probably caused the government's ire. It was entitled "John Magufuli is bulldozing Tanzania's freedom".
Mwalimu would probably be angry as well but also sad to see his successors prefer a closed society to an open one and to look to the past rather than to the future. After all, Nyerere often argued that Tanzanians should not be afraid to challenge authority. He also spoke out strongly for freedom of speech.
Nyerere's legacy
Nyerere started as an unabashed African Socialist. Capitalism and colonialism had gone hand-in-hand, and had destroyed many of the traditional communal values of African society. These needed to be restored and built upon.
He justified the one party state as necessary for building national unity and avoiding fissiparous political divisions. He also advocated "ujamaa", or villagisation, as a path to economic and social modernisation. But over time he came to see the drawbacks of both policies and began to adapt his own approach.
Nyerere was sometimes intolerant of criticism. But he tended to respond with argument rather than force. Although the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi had robust internal competition and accountability, any single party that remains in power continually tends to become politically complacent and financially corrupt.
The target tends to become climbing to the top of the party tree and reaping the benefits along the way, not serving the people. And villagisation and state production proved socially disruptive and financially disastrous. Economically, Nyerere's prescription just did not work.
In response, Nyerere did two things: he put in place succession arrangements that allowed him to step back from running the government, though retaining oversight as chairman of the party, and he allowed his successors to liberalise both politics and the economy.
In the 1990s, multi-party politics was re-introduced, a number of loss-making parastatals that were draining the government's resources were privatised, and the country began to encourage outside investors. Nyerere's personal interventions became increasingly rare, limited largely to upholding the sanctity and importance of the political union with Zanzibar, and working for peace in neighbouring Burundi.
His genuine legacy, therefore, is to value unity but recognise diversity, not to overstay your welcome in power, and to be guided by principles but adapt your policies in the light of experience.
Negation of legacy?
Are the events of recent years the fulfilment or the negation of that legacy? Like his predecessors, President Magufuli puts great emphasis on respecting Nyerere's legacy.
Selected at least in part for his well-known personal probity, he entered office breathing fire and fury against corruption in the state machine, and his dramatic interventions appeared to shake state utilities, including water and power, out of their torpor and corrupt practices to deliver to the public what they were supposed to. Basic infrastructure, including roads and energy, has been developed and delivered. All this was overdue.
But in other respects, the administration seems stuck in the early Nyerere-ite mode of suspicion – even hostility – to international capitalism and all its works, and to open markets even within its region, preaching a narrow view of self-reliance similar to that which led the country into near bankruptcy in the early 1980s.
And in political terms, the president seems to adopt an intolerance of criticism and opposition that Nyerere in his later years had abandoned. The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi itself seems increasingly frightened of fair competition, fearful that given a free choice and transparent information the people just might choose someone else.
Sadly, such transparency and freedom is the only thing that keeps democracies honest. To constrain the opposition and harass the free press will in the end destroy democracy and even the Chama Cha Mapinduzi itself.
We have seen elsewhere that some political leaders decide they should be the sole arbiter of political decisions, and stay on in charge long after their sell-by date, presiding over ever-more corrupt and incompetent governments and leading their countries to wrack and ruin. But in almost all cases, it does not end well. The same can apply to parties as to leaders.
Tanzania has benefited greatly from a regular political succession in its leadership. But it would be a betrayal, not a fulfilment, of Nyerere's legacy to fail to allow the Tanzanian people a free and informed choice about the party and the policies they want.
The views expressed in this article are solely my own.
Nick Westcott, Research Associate, Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), SOAS, University of London
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If quitting smoking is going to be your New Year's resolution, you're going to have to do much more than engage in wishful thinking…
A new report by the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World shows that less than a quarter of smokers stay off cigarettes for more than a year using current cessation products.
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"The Foundation's global 2018 State of Smoking Survey shows that most smokers want to quit and that many try, often multiple times, without success," says Farhad Riahi, MD, Chief Health, Science, and Technology Officer at the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. "This report shows that some smokers who try to quit, do so successfully by using available products and services. However, many more do not find these tools helpful or effective."
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Smoking tobacco is a major cause of preventable death and disability.
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The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, a nonprofit organization with the purpose of improving global health by ending smoking in this generation, says a billion lives are at risk: a billion people who use tobacco – mostly smokers—will die because of it over the course of this century, if the status quo is maintained.
But a large percentage of smokers want to quit (up to 78%) and demand effective cessation tools.
"Quitting tobacco can have a positive effect on your health and lifestyle," says CANSA.
20 minutes after your last cigarette: blood pressure and pulse rate drops and body temperature rises toward normal.
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After 1 year: excess risk of coronary heart disease is decreased to half that of a smoker.
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After 15 years: risk of coronary heart disease is now similar to that of people who have never smoked and risk of death returns to nearly the level of people who have never smoked.
But according to the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World's report, "most effective smoking tools currently on the market help fewer than 25% of smokers stay off cigarettes after just 1 year."
Farhad added, "Stimulating innovation for more effective cessation tools, and making them affordable and accessible, are key pillars of the Foundation's Health, Science, and Technology work."
But for now, perhaps all any of us has to rely on when it comes to quitting smoking, is grit and willpower! And if you're not having the results you desire form the quitting programmes you have tried, take comfort that you are not alone.
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Vikings TV Series Characters: History & Legend
The History Channel's Vikings (2013-present) is historical fiction drawing on characters and events from the Viking Age (c. 790 - c. 1100 CE) and focusing primarily on the legendary Viking leader Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons. Created and written by English screenwriter Michael Hirst, Vikings has proven itself a fan favorite of the channel.
The Vikings series remains true to the spirit of the history of the Viking Age.
The show is popular entertainment and should, of course, be appreciated in that light; not as straight history. The series makes a number of significant departures from historical fact and often compresses events, combines major battles, and changes important details regarding historical figures. Ragnar Lothbrok, for example, is presented as an actual Viking chief from history when he was not. He was possibly based on the Viking leader Reginfred (also given as Reginherus, 9th century CE) but is most likely an amalgam of various chiefs combined in the Icelandic Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok (13th century CE). In another example, Queen Kwenthryth of Mercia derives from the historical Cwenthryth, the daughter of the Mercian king Coenwulf (r. 796-821 CE) and later Abbess of the Parish of Minster-in-Thanet. Her character on the show is woven from largely unflattering later accounts of Cwenthryth, the Mercian queen Cynethryth, and Cynethryth's daughter Eadburh.
Although Vikings makes ample use of poetic license and creative revision, it remains true to the spirit of the history of the Viking Age. The show consistently makes clear how the Viking raids destabilized kingdoms such as Northumbria, Wessex, and West Francia and forever changed the way the people of those kingdoms saw themselves and others. The series should be taken in the spirit its creator intends: not as a history lesson but as entertainment. Even so, once one has engaged in the show, it becomes even more enjoyable if one knows the history behind the characters and events portrayed. In this collection, we present the key historical figures behind the fictional representations.
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Vikings TV Series - Truths and Fictions
Vikings (2013-present) is a historical fiction TV series created and...
Ragnar Lothbrok
Ragnar Lothbrok (Old Norse Ragnarr Loðbrók, also anglicised...
Charles the Simple
Charles the Simple (Charles III of France, l. 879-929 CE, r. 893-923...
Rollo of Normandy
Rollo (l. c.860-c.930 CE, r. 911-927 CE) was a Viking chieftain who...
Lagertha (also spelt Lathgertha or Ladgerda) is a legendary Viking shieldmaiden...
Aethelwulf of Wessex
Aethelwulf (r. 839-858 CE) was King of Wessex, a region in modern-day...
Ivar the Boneless
Ivar the Boneless (Old Norse Ívarr hinn Beinlausi) is known from...
King Egbert of Wessex
Egbert of Wessex (l. c. 770-839 CE, r. 802-839 CE; also given as Ecgberht...
Odo of West Francia
Odo of West Francia (also known as Eudes, l. c. 856-898 CE, r. 888-898...
Cwenthryth of Mercia
Cwenthryth of Mercia (also given as Cwoenthryth, 9th century CE) was...
Viking Raids on Paris
Throughout the 9th century CE, Viking raids on the region of Francia...
Kingdom of West Francia
The Kingdom of West Francia (843-987 CE, also known as The Kingdom of...
Kingdom of Wessex
The Kingdom of Wessex (c. 519-927 CE or c. 519-1066 CE) was a political...
Vikings: Life and Legend
The British Museum's first blockbuster exhibition in their new...
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MANUAL SHUTTER RELEASE - HANGING BLINDS - BACKYARD SHADE SAILS.
The mechanism, usually a button on the top of the camera, that activates the shutter to expose the film.
The button you press to take the picture. Often half pressing the Shutter Release activates the autofocus, auto exposure and vibration reduction, and a full press is required to actually take the picture.
of or relating to the hands; "manual dexterity"
Last Saturday I put my camera on a tripod with my flash (set to bounce off the ceiling) and attached my new wireless shutter release with the idea of catching pictures of people bowling or whatever on the Wii.
I have to do some experiments to see what the deal is!
Note: This is my first night shot of rainbow bridge with film camera. I set the exposure to bulb exposure and using manual remote shutter release with my watch to calculate roughly 60 seconds.
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Home Uncategorized Meghan Markle Felt "Silenced" By Royal Family Rules, Per Court Docs
Meghan Markle Felt "Silenced" By Royal Family Rules, Per Court Docs
Meghan Markle is uncovering new insights concerning how she truly felt while felt as an individual from the British Royal Family. As per new court archives, Meghan Markle allegedly felt "quieted" by the Royal Family's press conventions while suffering assaults from the British sensationalist newspapers during her pregnancy with child Archie. The reports — which were discharged as a feature of Meghan and Prince Harry's continuous claim against the Mail on Sunday — guarantee that companions of the previous Suits star wanted to step up and freely safeguard her since she couldn't connect with herself because of the Royal Family's regular practices.
"[Meghan] had become the subject of countless bogus and harming articles by the U.K. newspaper media, explicitly by the [Mail on Sunday], which made enormous enthusiastic trouble and harm her psychological wellness," the reports read, as indicated by E! News. "As her companions had never observed her in this state, they were appropriately worried for her government assistance, explicitly as she was pregnant, unprotected by the Institution and disallowed from protecting herself."
Therefore, after the Mail on Sunday distributed a now-scandalous article about Meghan's relationship with her repelled father, Thomas Markle, a few of her dear companions chose to talk with People magazine with all due respect. In the archives, Meghan's attorneys place that her companions were headed to stand up in light of the fact that Kensington Palace "ordered" that individuals near the Duchess of Sussex give "no remark" about her to the press, even with all due respect.
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The records likewise guarantee that Meghan had no information on her companions' choice to talk with People, and that it was Harry who told her that the article had been distributed in any case. "Had the Claimant been asked or been allowed the chance to partake, she would have asked the KP Communications Team to state on the record that she had not been engaged with the People magazine article, as she had not been," the archives read, including that she was "not included" in any capacity.
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Colorado Sports Betting Breaks Another Record In October
Written By Ian St. Clair on 11/30/2021 - Last Updated on December 1, 2021
If you needed any more proof that the NFL drives sports betting in the US, you got it in Colorado.
Based on what we've seen in other markets, we knew the October handle would push $500 million. After the Colorado Division of Gaming released the numbers on Tuesday, the state's market came pretty dang close.
For the month of October, Colorado sports betting brought in $491.5 million. That shatters the previous record set in September of $408.3 million. This is also the second straight month Colorado got over $400 million in sports betting.
As the release from the Divison of Gaming points out, that October handle is a 20.36% increase from August and a 133.23% over last October when the number was $210.7 million. Keep in mind, the country was still thick in COVID-19 at this point last year.
Colorado sports betting by the numbers in October
Colorado just didn't shatter the monthly revenue handle record in October.
Of that nearly $500 million in handle, the state got $1.2 million in state taxes. The previous record for state taxes brought in by sports betting was January when it was $1.19 million.
And that's just the start for records falling for Colorado sports betting.
After coming close to setting the gross gaming revenue mark with an astounding $22.7 million in September, October busted through with $28.6 million. The previous record was $23.1 million set in January.
While the net sports betting proceeds jumped dramatically over the $1.8 million from September, it didn't come close to the record. In October, the nets sports betting proceeds was $9.8 million. So a definite jump from September but still short of a new record. The top spot comes from, surprise, January with $11.7 million.
The least surprising number from October is how much is driven by online sports betting. For the month, over 98% came from bets made online while less than 2% came from the 17 retail sportsbooks in Colorado.
Top sports wagered on in October
As noted earlier, NFL betting in Colorado was the definite driver. Even with the Denver Broncos going 1-4 in the month, the enthusiasm for football was still very much alive.
For the month, bettors placed $171.2 million on the NFL.
NBA betting was next at $63.3 million and college football betting was third with $51.97 million. That last number is a little surprising given how bad the University of Colorado and Colorado State University were this season.
And since you can't go a month without mentioning table tennis betting in this state, the niche sport continues to crack the top 10, though it was finally topped by soccer and hockey. In October, table tennis brought in $10.3 million in bets.
Top 5 bet on sports in Colorado
NFL $171.23 million
Basketball $63.30 million
NCAA football $51.97 million
Baseball $37.38 million
Soccer $15.81 million
Wagers by sport
Total Handle
Online Handle
Retail Handle
Revenue (GGR)
Pro Football $171,233,958 $167,723,488 $3,510,470 $6,282,827
Pro Basketball $63,309,189 $62,534,366 $774,823 $2,455,672
NCAA Football $51,970,219 $50,823,988 $1,146,231 $186,399
Baseball $37,384,466 $36,741,699 $642,767 $3,498,662
Soccer $15,814,013 $15,772,975 $41,038 $581,050
Tennis $14,146,198 $14,114,882 $31,316 $676,775
Hockey $13,158,272 $12,928,748 $229,524 $1,121,142
Table Tennis $10,328,995 $10,324,863 $4,132 $420,925
MMA $1,695,668 $1,655,760 $39,908 $278,002
Boxing $1,353,579 $1,324,037 $29,542 $223,428
Other $21,364,031 $21,325,089 $38,942 $815,032
Parlay $89,694,754 $88,044,852 $1,649,902 $12,076,794
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Ian St. Clair is an award-winning sports journalist. He is a University of Northern Colorado graduate, Colorado native and has over a decade of experience covering college and professional athletics. Ian does a weekly sports betting segment each Wednesday on the VSIN Denver CityCast each Saturday on Klahr and Kompany on Denver radio station ESPN 1600 AM.
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AdventHealth Performs First Central Florida Procedure with Innovative Single-port Robot
The da Vinci SP contains all the necessary instruments on a single robotic arm, meaning fewer incisions and potentially quicker recovery for patients.
Surgeons at AdventHealth are the first in Central Florida to use a next-generation surgical robot that requires only a single incision to perform minimally invasive procedures.
The da Vinci SP at AdventHealth Celebration is the first of its kind in Central Florida -- and one of only 15 in use nationwide since it was cleared for use by the FDA in 2018.
The first procedure at AdventHealth Celebration was a robotic prostatectomy, performed by Dr. Vipul Patel and his surgical team.
"Robot-assisted surgery is much less invasive than open or traditional laparoscopic surgery, which can mean better outcomes and quicker recovery times for patients," Patel said. "As a single-port system, the SP has the potential to increase these benefits to our patients."
Most surgical robots in use today require multiple entry points into the body, with each incision accommodating a robot arm that holds a single instrument.
The SP requires only a single incision that is about 2 inches wide. Through a thin tube called a cannula, surgeons can control three separate instruments, plus a high-definition, 3D camera to provide a clear view of the procedure.
"The single-port approach has the potential to be beneficial to patients," Patel said. "This is an exciting development for the field of robotic surgery."
In addition to urology procedures, the FDA recently cleared the da Vinci SP to perform lateral oropharyngectomy procedures (commonly known as radical tonsillectomy) and tongue base resection.


Adding a new Maven dependency to our project is very easy. But this will only get us the compiled classes. But what if we want to see the source code or look at the Javadoc?
Well that is easy too! Suppose we have a project with a dependency on the Jakarta commons-lang library.
To get the sources for our library we right-click on Libraries and select Download All Library Sources.
NetBeans starts a download process to get the sources. Of course we must keep in mind the sources must be available otherwise NetBeans cannot download anything. Notice the changed icon for the library if the sources are download. This indicates sources are available. We can now open a libary and open a .class. NetBeans opens the source code in read-only mode in the Java editor.


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Chamber of Commerce President Tobias Bergmann opened the eighth 'Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe', running November 26 to 27 in the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Given the current uncertainty in the global political situation, Bergmann called for a clear commitment to counter protectionist tendencies in world trade: "We would encourage China to work along with the EU towards rules-based trading within the framework of the WTO. In this, China and Europe need to further strengthen their partnership with a view to taking on greater responsibility globally."
Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg stressed the importance of the "Hamburg Summit" for deepening Chinese-German trade relations: "Hamburg is the gateway to China. An open dialogue about free trade and exchange of goods bolsters Hamburg's position as a hub for international goods flows."
In his opening address, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who serves as Honorary Chairman of the 'Hamburg Summit', stressed the significance of cooperation between China and Europe on an equal footing: "Cooperation rather than confrontation should characterize relations between countries - even where their political and economic systems differ," said the former chancellor, who was at the Chamber of Commerce in the company of his wife Soyeon Schröder-Kim. For this reason, personal interaction and open discussion were particularly important, he said. The 'Hamburg Summit' had made a major contribution to this for the past 14 years, Schröder said, stressing the special role of the 'New Silk Road' initiative.
"I'm convinced that China's New Silk Road in particular will bring the people and economies of Asia and Europe even closer together," Schröder said. Following on from his speech, Angela Titzrath, chair of the HHLA port and logistics company, outlined Hamburg's strategic role as the most important terminus and hub of the landward and maritime Silk Road in Europe. Dr Song Hailiang, President of the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), was presented with the China-Europe Friendship Award, which is traditionally awarded during the 'Hamburg Summit', in honour of his exceptional work for Chinese-European relations.
You will find up-to-date reports, background information and image material on the 'Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe' 2018 at http://www.hamburg-summit.com or on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HamburgSummit.
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To ask the Scottish Government on what date the initial report of the International Council of Education Advisers was published; who it directly informed about the publication, and when, and what criteria it used to determine who to advise.
The initial report of the International Council of Education Advisers was published on the Scottish Government website on 25 July 2017. A national daily newspaper was informed about the publication immediately it went online, as it had submitted a number of media queries about when it would be published.


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Saturday , Mar , 31 , 2012 Hoopsvibe
Kevin Garnett on returning to Minnesota: 'No way'
During the second quarter, Garnett was taking the ball out of bounds and a fan hollered: "Hey Kevin, please come back next year!" Garnett simply muttered: "No way."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Kevin Garnett may have considered returning to Minnesota -if Glen Taylor didn't kick him on his way out the door so many years ago.
Taylor, the Timberwolves' owner, publicly bad-mouthed Garnett months after wrapping the Hall of Fame post in a bow and giving him to the Boston Celtics as part of the most one-sided swap in franchise history.
Garnett, for better or worse, has pride. Lots of it. He has a long memory and won't consider signing with the Timberwolves as a free agent this summer.
It doesn't matter that he still loves the city. And it doesn't matter that the team are returning to prominence behind the fine play of Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio.
Taylor still owns the team, which means the Timberwolves have no shot at Garnett.
Got thoughts? Well, get at HoopsVibe News in the comment box below.
Sunday , Mar , 04 , 2012 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Ray Allen to Clippers?
Yet for all the talk of Boston point guard Rajon Rondo possibly being traded, some league executives have shooting guard and free-agent-to-be Ray Allen pegged as the most likely to be moved. Sources say the Clippers are interested, having lost Chauncey Billups to season-ending injury and lost out to New York in the J.R. Smith sweepstakes.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: This seems more logical.
Rumors have been swirling that the Boston Celtics are looking to trade Rajon Rondo, even though the young table-setter is an All-Star.
It would make sense to rebuild around Rondo and move The Big Three to contenders for a package of draft picks, expiring contracts, and young talent.
Ray Allen, even at 36 years of age, would be the first to go. After all, he's still in demand because he can spread the floor with his outstanding range.
While GM Danny Ainge can't trade Celtic-fixture Paul Pierce and probably wants to let Kevin Garnett's $20 million per season contract come off the books.
So Allen would appear the most likely candidate to change teams come trade deadline, with the veteran being linked to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Of course, appearances can deceive.
Rondo, for all his gifts, is reportedly a handful. He's been called stubborn, emotional, and difficult by teammates, coaches, and media.
Perhaps logic won't matter and the Celtics will move Rondo.
Thursday , Feb , 09 , 2012 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Rondo for Gasol?
"Well, if there were a way for us to get a 25-year-old, All-Star, ball-handling guard we'd love to do it," said Kupchak to Mike Trudell of Lakers.com. "But that's not likely in February. So you look at other alternatives, and see if it's better than what you have. That's all." Rajon Rondo is the player that fits that description, possibly the only one in the NBA.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: The NBA's two glamour franchises, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, are open for business
The Celtics are looking at trades that can give their 'Big Three' a boost, and also help their rebuilding program when Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce finally retire.
The Lakers are 14-11, which doesn't cut it with Kobe Bryant and the celebs' at Staples Center expecting a championship every year.
But Rajon Rondo for Pau Gasol seems unlikely.
Adding Rondo helps the Lakers, but there's no reason the Celtics would swap him for the older Gasol. Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak would have to sweeten the pot because a straight Rondo for Gasol deal isn't happening.
Here's what's interesting about this scenario: Rondo's name is again in the rumor mill.
Two months ago, Rondo was supposedly heading south to the New Orleans Hornets for point guard Chris Paul. That rumor upset Rondo, which forced the Celtics into denial mode.
Now Rondo may head west to the purple-and-gold. And he'll be upset with the latest reports.
So, will the Celtics deny, deny, deny or admit to taking offers for their lightning quick guard?
Sunday , Jan , 22 , 2012 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Ainge ready to trade Allen, Garnett, and Pierce?
But with Paul Pierce dealing with heel issues, Kevin Garnett fading, Ray Allen still effective shooting threes but headed for his 37th birthday and the Celtics 5-8 entering the weekend, the team's owners gave GM Danny Ainge the official go-ahead to move any member of the troika. "We've got to move on," said one Celtics official. "Let's face reality."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: It's not if but when.
Eventually Boston Celtics' GM Danny Ainge will have to trade his 'Big Three' of Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce, so the green-and-white can rebuild.
But when?
Should Ainge hold off on a major trade, acquire reinforcements, and let Allen, Garnett, and Pierce take a final run at an NBA Title? Or, should the executive start again by dealing some/all of his veterans for draft picks, expiring contracts, and young talent?
There's no easy answer, however, Ainge can only stick with Allen, Garnett, and Pierce if he believes they can still contend.
Right now, they're not capable of playing in June. Or May. Or, maybe past game 66 in this short regular season. The Celtics defend yet lack the talent, especially down-low, to score easy points.
In a short season, there isn't time to fix things. So, Ainge has a tough decision.
Saturday , Jan , 21 , 2012 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Timberwolves blowing opportunity with Kevin Love extension?
"From a coaching standpoint, it's really important," he said. "He's crucial to us. I'm hoping that something is going to happen for his sake. He came out with a great start this season and, hopefully, they're going to come to some resolution. I don't know what would happen if it didn't come to fruition. That's something that we'd have to deal with at that time." If Wednesday's deadline passes and Love isn't signed to a four- or five-year deal expected to be worth $15 million a year or more, the issue will hang over the franchise until next summer, when he will become a restricted free agent able to negotiate with any NBA team. The Wolves would have the right to match any offer, however.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Kevin Love's extension is an opportunity for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
For years, the Timberwolves were a joke, the league's northern laughingstock where no decent talent would ply his trade.
The players saw how owner Glen Taylor treated former franchise face Kevin Garnett. Taylor couldn't get Garnett a decent supporting cast, and insulted the Big Ticket after trading him to the Boston Celtics.
The losses piled up. And those losses became draft picks, which became young talent.
Like Love.
The power forward has been a major force in the franchise's drive to respectability on-court. Currently, Love's averaging 25 points and 15 rebounds for an improving 7-8 Wolves side.
Sure, they're not perfect, but the Timberwolves are making major strides in the Western Conference.
Are they making strides off-court, though? Will Taylor open his wallet, pay Love the maximum contract he deserves, and show the league the Timberwolves' days in the league basement are over?
Well, it depends on Taylor. If he views Love's extension as an opportunity, he agrees to terms as soon as possible with the young superstar's people.
If not, he stalls and maybe saves money by matching an offer from another team this summer when Love becomes a free agent.
However, the rest of the league are watching, and they'll realize nothing, or very little, has changed with the Timberwolves' ownership.
And Taylor and the Wolves will have blown another opportunity.
Wednesday , Jan , 18 , 2012 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Celtics open to trading Paul Pierce?
With the Celtics struggling to begin the 11-12 season, several teams have inquired about the availability of Paul Pierce. One Eastern Conference official said, there are "lots of calls asking if [Boston] will blow it up."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: They'll listen.
The Boston Celtics might be open to moving Paul Pierce -if they get an appropriate offer and, most importantly, decide to tear down their Big Three and rebuild.
The once-mighty green-and-white are struggling and dealing Pierce's big-ticket for a combination of young players, expiring contracts, and draft picks might be wise.
There's another route, though.
GM Danny Ainge may instead stick with Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Pierce, and rebuild the supporting cast. After all, the Celtics are Rajon Rondo's team.
However, Ainge, in order to stand pat with his 'Big Three', has to believe his old heads have a final playoff run left in the tank.
And that is very much in doubt.
Rumor: Rasheed Wallace 'real interested' in Bulls?
Former #Celtics F Rasheed Wallace is "real interested" in the #Bulls, source close to Wallace tells #CSNNE.com. Chi has some reservations.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Rasheed Wallace has interest in the Chicago Bulls, however, the feeling may not be mutual.
Wallace, once a premier power forward in the NBA, is looking to come out of retirement and join a contender for a title run.
On paper, the Bulls could use Wallace. He defends, has championship experience, and would provide another option on the block and perimeter.
The reality would be more complicated. The Bulls are a young, impressionable bunch, and Wallace's temperament and affinity for collecting technical fouls (see video) might not be the best influence.
For instance, Wallace excelled on experienced teams like Boston and Detroit, where Celtic and Piston veterans like Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton and Ben Wallace kept him in line.
The younger Bulls, even though they recently signed Hamilton, lack veterans. So expect them to pass on 'Sheed.
Saturday , Dec , 10 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Celtics get David West in sign-and-trade?
David West is close to a three-year sign-and-trade deal just under $30 million with the Celtics.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: The Boston Celtics have quickly rebuilt their front-court.
Earlier today Glen 'Big Baby' Davis was sent to the Orlando Magic for Brandon Bass as part of a sign-and-trade, and now they've shipped Jermaine O'Neal to the New Orleans Hornets for David West in another sign-and-trade.
Bass, West, and three-man Jeff Green give coach Doc Rivers plenty of options to complement and eventually fill in for the aging Big Three of Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce.
Friday , Dec , 02 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Celtics shopping Rondo?
Donny Marshall — the former NBA player who covers the Celtics and does some color commentary for the team's broadcasts — was on NBC's SportsTalk today talking Rajon Rondo and saying the Celtics were open to moving Rajon Rondo more because of his personality than his game. "My sources tell me he's started to wear his welcome out a little bit," Marshall said.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Where there's smoke, there's often fire.
That thing called the 'World Wide Web' has been reporting that the Boston Celtics were very willing to send Rajon Rondo to the New Orleans Hornets for Chris Paul.
This wasn't just about the Celtics acquiring Paul. This was also about cutting ties with Rondo.
After all, Rondo's temper has, at times, alienated coaches, teammates, and fans. There's also a theory his lack of offensive polish will be exposed once The Big Three of Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce retire.
Unfortunately, Paul wasn't interested in joining Boston. His heart is set on joining New York.
So the Celtics will have to deal with a jilted Rondo when training camp opens. Of course, GM Danny Ainge will blame the 24 hour news cycle, bloggers, and talk radio.
There may be some truth to Rondo getting moved. Maybe not. Either way, this is a storyline worth watching.
Sunday , Nov , 20 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Kendrick Perkins on Boston trading him: 'It still hurts'
"Hurt, surprised, I think it really still hasn't hit me yet — not really," he said later. "I think everything happened so fast, last year coming back from my ACL injury and getting traded to Oklahoma City where I had to be a leader. "It still hurts that I got traded, but then the city of Oklahoma has been great to me. They've embraced me with open arms, and I have no complaints about the city of Oklahoma and the whole organization."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Kendrick Perkins reminds me of John Starks.
There are differences: Perkins is a center, Starks was a guard; Perkins is a defensive anchor, while Starks played both ends of the floor; Perkins won a championship with the Boston Celtics and Starks' New York Knicks fell short in the NBA Finals.
However, Perkins and Starks are both fiery and have massive hearts.
Consider that the veteran-laden Celtics fell apart after Perkins was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder last February. Part of this had to with the hole Perkins left down-low, but this was more about the hole he left in the locker room.
Rajon Rondo missed Perkins, his best friend. Kevin Garnett cried when told of the trade. And the green-and-white never recovered.
Yesterday Perkins received a massive ovation while at an exhibition game near Boston.
Starks, a real life Rocky, had a similar impact in New York. He played at several colleges, semi-pro leagues, and bagged groceries before sticking with the Knicks.
Fans could relate to Starks` blue-collar work ethic. Eventually, he became an All-Star and a key part of some rugged Knick teams.
He was immortalized with his dunk on THE GOAT and when the Beastie Boys declared 'I got heart like John Starks'.
The lockout has shown what's wrong with the NBA. The league needs more players like Perkins and Starks.
Friday , Oct , 28 , 2011 J.N.
The NBA lockout is over….
If you want it to be. As you may have heard, the owners dropped the 50/50 Basketball Related Income precondition to keep the talks going. People are running their mouths over Twitter claiming that the NBA lockout is supposedly nearing its' end. We will see. Are you sure? I have accepted that the 2011-2012 season is canceled a long time ago. After what Dwyane Wade said about teams not needing to be competitive and Kevin Garnett's negotiation room antics, the diehard fans revolted against the players. Fans are calling players stupid, but they need to calm down. We want our NBA game back as much as President Barack Obama, but the inside sources got us blue balled. The NBA lockout is ending, eh?
Sunday , Oct , 16 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Kobe, Garnett, Pierce to blame for failed CBA negotiations?
When they convened, instead of the union's head, Hunter, or their negotiating committee of Maurice Evans, Matt Bonner, Roger Mason, Theo Ratliff, Etan Thomas and Chris Paul, representing the players were Fisher, Kessler, and three superstars who had been to very few of the meetings at all: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Kobe Bryant.
A bad sign: Pierce was still wearing his backpack. The players had two pieces of news that shocked the league: 50/50 was not good enough. And there was nothing further to discuss.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Are they up for it?
Are Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce up for being scapegoats if players and owners don't solve the lockout and eventually cancel the season.
After all, there's plenty to suggest a deal was within reach last week at or near the 50-50 split of Basketball Related Income.
Then Bryant, Garnett, and Pierce walked into Commissioner Stern's office and said no way. The even split of BRI was off. The players wanted 53%. Or no deal.
The players and owners who thought a new collective bargaining agreement was within reach and were prepared to negotiate around the clock to preserve the 82 game season were dumbfounded.
Here's why I think they were shocked:
1) How can three guys who have earned hundreds of millions of dollars and can live off endorsements tell (yes, tell) a fringe player to stand united with their cause?
At some point, their interests diverge. At some point, there will be a split in the union.
2) Bryant, Garnett, and Pierce are intelligent, confident guys. They will be informed and up-to-date on facts and information, however, Pierce was the only one actively involved in negotiations.
Bryant and Garnett did not attend the majority of negotiations, and had no business hijacking these high stakes meetings or claiming to represent the union.
Billy Hunter should have been there. Heck, somebody with an MBA or law background should have been there.
3) I would want Bryant, Garnett, and Pierce leading on-court. I would not want Bryant and/or Garnett leading off-court.
Their emotional, competitive temperament that is ideal for playoff runs and championships makes them ill matched for negotiations.
This group, especially Bryant and Garnett, are prone to outbursts that result in ill-fated decisions like the storming of Stern's office. Moreover, their situation does not reflect the needs of most in their union.
The consequence could well be a backlash from fans whenever the season does start.
--O.Sandor.
Monday , Sep , 26 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Report: Celtics looking for bargains to complement 'Big Four'
If the NBA institutes a hard salary cap and eliminates the mid-level exception, the Celtics would likely to be forced to build around their Big Four with minimum-salaried players.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: The new NBA will be different.
With the luxury tax likely replaced by a hard cap financial structure, have-franchises like the Boston Celtics will have a top heavy payroll.
Translation: the green and white will pay big-ticket salaries to Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Rajon Rondo, and everyone else will earn the league minimum.
So GM Danny Ainge and the club's front office are searching far and wide for bargains that can plug holes and fill roles next to their Big Four.
The green-and-white's front office are scouting colleges, Europe, Asia, and anywhere else there's basketball.
This, of course, could be the new reality of the NBA, where a hard cap and revenue sharing creates some semblance of parity between big and small markets and have and have-not franchises.
In theory, an NFL style system sounds good, however, the NBA has always been a star driven league with high profile franchises. Think of the following for LeBron James and 'The Heatles' last season.
The NBA's new and different financial system may kill the golden goose of showcasing players and teams.
--O. Sandor.
Saturday , Sep , 03 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Kevin Garnett: 'I want to finish my career as a Celtic'
"I want to finish my career as a Celtic," said Garnett, who joined Boston in a trade with Minnesota before the 2007-08 season. "This is it. I don't plan on bouncing from team-to-team, that's not really the plan. Hopefully God willing, I can finish my career out in the classy, elegant with a class-full organization as Boston. I don't want to downgrade. I want to continue to be where I'm at. This is the first option and hopefully the only option."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Why would he leave?
Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics seem a match made in heaven, and the future member of the Hall of Fame wants to finish his career with the storied green-and-white.
Garnett, who has a year left on his contract at $21 million, claims to have little interest in demeaning his legacy by bouncing from team-to-team, especially since he already won a championship.
Leaving is easier said than done. Garnett's passion for basketball may keep him in an NBA uniform into his late thirties.
If so, it's unlikely Garnett retires with the Celtics as GM Danny Ainge won't prolong rebuilding around Jeff Green and Rajon Rondo.
--Oly Sandor.
Wednesday , Aug , 24 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Jeff Green: Joining Celtics was 'Tough'
"They've been together for a number of years," Green said of the Celtics. "They've already won a championship, they've already have a system, they already have their chemistry and that bond on that team. "It was tough to go into that situation."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Three future members of the Hall of Fame. One All-Star point guard. One championship. One NBA Finals appearance. And a heap of pressure on a young forward to replace the team's heart-and-soul.
Welcome to Jeff Green's world last February.
The Boston Celtics acquired Green from the Oklahoma City Thunder at the trade deadline. The green-and-white gave up Kendrick Perkins, their burly center, in the deal.
It didn't matter that Perkins was coming off knee surgery or that his contract demands were impossible to meet.
Trading Perk' didn't go over well. Kevin Garnett cried, Rajon Rondo went into a funk, and the team lost their tough, blue-collar identity.
Worst of all, fans and players felt GM Danny Ainge had given up on 2011 to prepare for the future.
All of this impacted Green, who came into an impossible situation. The expectations were sky-high, while fans and teammates were slow to embrace him.
The Celtics, however, will make every effort to re-sign Green, a restricted free agent. In time, this trade could work out.
After all, Green has talent. He can guard multiple positions, score, and stuffs the stat-sheet with the all-important little things.
For now, things are tough, though.
Tuesday , Aug , 16 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Ray Allen: Boston's Big Three will be ready when lockout ends
But Allen doesn't believe a lost season would end the Big Three era, even if he and Kevin Garnett have only one year left on their respective contracts. "I don't think so," Allen said yesterday before teeing off in his charity golf tournament at the TPC River Highlands.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Ray Allen doesn't know when the lockout will end. He does know the lockout won't be the end of the Boston Celtics' 'Big Three', though.
It's hard to disagree. Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce, the Celtics' trio of veteran stars, can use the time off to rest, recuperate, and heal from many long NBA seasons.
The green-and-white had gone far in the last four playoffs, which, of course, added significant mileage to Allen, Garnett, and Pierce's odometer.
So time off is good. Allen, Garnett, and Pierce will heal and return. There's precedence for this.
Years ago, Anaheim Ducks star Teemu Selanne used the NHL lockout to rest his wonky knee and returned to score a pile of goals and win a Stanley Cup.
Allen, Garnett, and Pierce could do the same. They'll have Rajon Rondo and a rejuvenated Jeff Green. When the lockout ends, Executive Danny Ainge will find a post or two to protect the paint.
So a prolonged break won't be the end of the Celtics' Big Three. It could be the best thing to happen to them since winning the 2008 NBA championship.
Thursday , Aug , 04 , 2011 J.N.
Dirk Nowitzki's Current Rank – Better than Malone, Garnett, and Barkley?
The German Bomber has a great career. He is showing no signs of slowing down either. Did you ever think the guy would be here? Yep, I didn't. This question now has to be posed if it had not already – Has he surpassed Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, and Charles Barkley? This is a serious question. Before having a grand historic 2010-2011 season, no one should dare think about it. Today, things changed dramatically. What's scarier? Nowitzki remains efficient.
Tuesday , Jul , 26 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Rajon Rondo: Celtics 'affected' by Kendrick Perkins trade
"It wasn't like the man passed away or something," Rondo said. "I think we put too much emphasis on it. It's a business. He got traded. He's very happy where he's at. We still talk and I'm always going to have his back. It shouldn't have affected us the way it affected us."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: For all intensive purposes, it ended the Boston Celtics' season.
Last February, Celtics executive Danny Ainge sent center Kendrick Perkins to the Oklahoma City Thunder for forward Jeff Green.
In theory, it made sense. Perkins was coming off a nasty knee injury. He wanted a multi-year, big-ticket contract. And Green, a talented player, would be around long after The Big Three retired.
The reality was different, though. Perkins, even when injured, formed a large part of the Celtics' identity as a tough, defensive-minded club.
And Perk' did the little things: he banged, he glared, he rebounded, he blocked shots, he sometimes delivered cheap-shots, and he intimidated. In short, he did what an aging Kevin Garnett is no longer capable of.
So it didn't matter who Ainge was getting back. And it didn't matter that the O'Neals, Jermaine and Shaquille, never got healthy.
Boston had lost their identity, their way. It was plying the middle for an upstart Oklahoma City club.
Ainge can do his part by acquiring a body to plug-the-hole down-low. The current crop of Celtics need to forget Perk' -if they want one final run at a championship.
Sunday , Jul , 24 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Would Larry Brown burn the Celtics?
Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown has an interest in joining Doc Rivers' Boston Celtics staff as an assistant coach, assuming Lawrence Frank accepts the Detroit Pistons' head coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Larry Brown has burned more bridges than a pyromaniac serving a five year bid at Sing, Sing prison in upstate New York.
Brown is the nomad coach. When the going gets tough, he gets going. Or when he thinks the grass is greener on the other side, he goes to the other side.
Just ask the Charlotte Bobcats and Los Angeles Clippers or the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks or the Philadelphia 76ers and those same Pistons.
Of course, this doesn't stop Brown from demanding his players 'Play The Right Way'. It doesn't matter that he's doing the opposite in front of them.
Despite the hypocrisy, Brown can teach youngsters. Unfortunately, the Boston Celtics are a veteran crew. Old heads like Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce won't want to deal with the overbearing, impatient, and frustrating Brown.
Celtics head coach 'Doc' Rivers won't be particularly enthused with Brown's idiosyncrasies either -especially if he's only using the defensive coordinator gig to showcase himself for a head coaching job.
Rivers and the Celtics should avoid Brown. He'll burn them like he has so many other teams.
Monday , Jul , 18 , 2011 Hoopsvibe
Rumor: Would 'T-Mac' fit with Celtics?
If he was willing to accept a bench role, the Celtics could find minutes to utilize his skill set and really allow him to thrive without the weight of having to be pre-2007 McGrady.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Would he accept a role?
Tracy McGrady heading to the Boston Celtics sounds good, however, there's the risk the former superstar won't accept less minutes, less shots, and less touches with Doc Rivers' squad.
After all, McGrady still, to some extent, believes he's 'T-Mac', the seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champ. Last year McGrady, despite being past-his-prime, acted like a spoiled first-option and undermined Detroit Pistons coach John Kuester.
Such behaviour would never fly in Boston. He'd have to check his ego. He'd have to sit and watch his peers –veteran stars like Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce – play. And he'd have to come off-the-bench.
In short, he'd have to become a professional. Nothing else would be tolerated by Rivers and GM Danny Ainge.
Of course, there is an alternative. McGrady can sign with another rebuilding squad and try parlaying the extra minutes and extra shots into a final, decent-money contract.
That would mean more meaningless basketball, though. In fourteen seasons, McGrady has never made the second round –ever. There was the choke-job with Orlando; there were tears in Houston.
Hopefully, McGrady has pride. Hopefully, he considers Boston. Hopefully, he becomes a professional –if he signs. It's not too late to salvage what he can.


Idaho Chicken Ranch: Dancing at the Appaloosa Lounge!
Top-notch talent is always on the ticket at the Appaloosa.
My and my friend! And a creepy dude over our shoulder.
And it wouldn't be travelling with Stacey if I didn't put on her high heels and clomp around in them like I'm 5!


"The Dragon's Gift" was the first storyboard I did when I was rehired in March of 1983 for the first season of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. It also was the first of several scripts by Larry DiTillio that I had the pleasure to board. Larry became my favorite He-Man writer and I asked for his scripts whenever I had a choice.
Larry loaded "The Dragon's Gift" with lots of good stuff: mirth, ancient magic, a Skeletor and Teela swordfight, the palace library, a map of Eternia, ice trolls, ice hackers, a treeprachaun, Skytree, and, best of all, Granamyr.
The story starts out in the throne room of the Royal Palace. Prince Adam is late as usual because of Cringer's laziness. But when enticed by a Royal Fish Fry, Cringer bowls over Prince Adam. They tumble into the throne room landing in a heap on the floor. My staging of the heap was revised for obvious reasons.
Man-At-Arms rushes to grab the gift (the Weird of Crystal) before Randor can touch it and is instantly turned to crystal.
While Adam and Cringer slip out to change, Teela grabs a sword from the wall and attacks Skeletor. I called for new animation based on Teela stock and Zorro stock to play out the swordfight. The animators did a fine adaptation and the action works quite well. Skeletor pushes Teela to the floor where a few scenes later she trips Skeletor.
I am particular pleased with the final shot of the pan from Skeletor down to Teela on the floor. Teela's pose is a difficult angle but the layout artist got it perfect!
"The Dragon's Gift" has a theme of honoring one's word running through it. The first instance is the pact between the Great Dragons and Castle Grayskull. The Sorceress knows who might be able to undo the crystal spell but will not reveal the location of Granamyr's lair because of her promise. However, she does send He-Man and Teela to visit their local library, a nice touch.
Larry DiTillio loves dragons. I love dragons. Who doesn't love dragons? So He-Man and Teela seek out the last of the ancient dragons deep in the frozen peaks of the Ice Mountains. When He-Man calls out Granamyr's name, the dragon rises from a pit in the center of his domed lair. The camera pans up from He-Man and Teela to the ceiling revealing the dragon's great size.
I don't remember if the script had Granamyr torching the dome or if that was my idea. Either way, the director decided it was one effect too many and ditched the flames.
Then Granamyr looks down and says "Who dares call my name?!?" At least, that is what the script called for, but the line is missing from the finished scene. Dialogue is commonly cut for time or cost, but in this case, the speech is animated. Very curious – Granamyr's mouth moves but there's no voice.
As you can see my Granamyr looks a little different from the final animation. During the production of He-Man it was common for the storyboard to be started before character models were approved. I based my dragon design on various illustrations I had seen but the main inspiration came from the 1981 film, "Dragonslayer."
Larry's description of the old dragon included a beard which I put in my board drawings. I did not like the final character design, especially the helmet. So, in my passive/aggressive way, I stubbornly continued to draw my version of Granamyr, even in the sequel, "The Return of Granamyr."
The second instance of a promise is to bring Granamyr a gift, namely Skytree, or be sent to the Realm of Demons forever. He-Man agrees to the deal to save Man-At-Arms. However, when faced with a talking, living Skytree, He-Man can't chop him down, even for a friend's life. Teela is naturally upset but understands.
The third instance of honoring a bargain comes when our heroes return to Granamyr empty-handed and accept the terms of the agreement. Granamyr is impressed with He-Man's integrity and gives him ... wait for it ... a book of knowledge. Okay, there are two themes: honoring one's word and books.
Back at the palace, Man-At-Arms is once again his flesh and blood self having a good laugh with Teela, Adam and a sour Cringer. The animation of this common ending was very well staged and animated. So I include it here to close this episode.