After the devastating 2017 hurricane season in the Caribbean basin and Gulf of Mexico with estimates of 63,000 boat destroyed or damaged, many boaters are thinking about safety related to tropical cyclones. French Polynesia was for many years considered to be relatively safe from tropical cyclones, for instance the well respected Bowditch's American Practical Navigator placed it outside the cyclone area. These perceptions changed abruptly during the 1982-83 El Nino season when five cyclones passed through the Societies and Tuamotu Islands.
To obtain a reasonable understanding of cyclones in French Polynesia, several factors are important to review: the patterns of these revolving tropical storms; the measurement scales used in different areas; the very marked impact of the El Nino cycle; and, in comparing cyclones (hurricanes) incidence to other cruising grounds, the ocean temperature data and geography come into play.
The following review will focus only on cyclonic storms with wind speeds above 64 knots. Also, as it is the nomenclature in the Southern Pacific basin, the term cyclone will be used for 'revolving tropical storms' rather than hurricane or typhoon. When reviewing information regarding cyclones regional differences in record keeping are important to understand. Scales for cyclones are different in the Pacific than the more common Saffir-Simpson scale used in the Caribbean. For the purpose of this article, the wind velocities are converted to Saffir-Simpson scale and only storms of 64 knots and above are reviewed. Tropical depressions can produce distressing and worrisome situations but should not pose the risks to life and vessels that are associated with cyclones.
French Polynesia has five separate island groups that collectively take up an area almost the size of Europe. The Marquesas have had no reported cyclones with winds above 64 knots and therefore are safe from cyclones. The Gambiers, which are in the south-eastern corner of French Polynesia, are generally safe from hurricane force storms. The Austral Islands are most at risk for cyclones due to the pattern of cyclones in the region, which is discussed later. Finally, the Society and northern Tuamotu Islands comprise the majority of the cruising area for sailing yachts in French Polynesia. As will be discussed later, these two archipelagos are at some risk but generally only during the El Nino cycle. The Societies are also known by their French names, Iles du Vent and Iles Sous Les Vent.
As a cruising ground French Polynesia has distinctly fewer cyclones than the rest of tropical South Pacific. The question on many people's mind this year is: "Is it safer than the Caribbean?" The short answer is much safer but examine some of the data yourself.
One of the main factors that influence tropical storms in French Polynesia is the cooling effects of the Humboldt Current. It is the fluctuation of this cold current traveling up the west coast of South America which is primarily responsible for the El Nino / La Nina cycles. In fact, the temperature in the ocean near French Polynesia is the basis for determining the El Nino/La Nina index. Hence, the El Nino condition involves the waters in French Polynesia becoming warmer (more red in illustration A).
Warmer ocean temperatures are conducive to the formation of cyclones. It is therefore no surprise that the generally cooler Eastern South Pacific around French Polynesia has far few cyclones than, say, the Caribbean. Much of the data in this article is derived from research by two French meteorologists, V. Laurent and P. Varney, and uses meteorological data collected between 1969 and 2010 for all of French Polynesia. This article focuses primarily on the Societies and the Tuamotus.
French Polynesia is affected by two separate patterns of cyclones: the south easterly moving storms and the "recurving" storms that begin forming near the Marquesas and steer southwesterly before recurving to steer southeasterly. Most cyclones in French Polynesia arrive from the west via the Cook Islands, usually passing south of the Societies but more regularly passing over the Austral Islands. This pattern is seen in all three climate conditions ( El Nino, Neutral and La Nina.) The recurving pattern is common primarily during the El Nino cycle and generated the two strongest storms recorded for French Polynesia.
Satellite imagery of big Caribbean hurricanes suggest that cyclonic tropical storms create an area of extreme danger, which reaches hundreds of miles from the eye. In fact, the hurricane force winds generally do not extend more than 50 miles from a storm's center. Those familiar with hurricanes in the Caribbean will know that despite numerous hurricanes passing near to Trinidad, the island remains a safe zone. In applying this proximity factor to French Polynesia, the typical Category 1 cyclone must pass very near to an island to create more than gale force winds.
The El Nino / La Nina climate condition is today based on ocean temperature. Originally, it was based upon barometric pressures but more accurate water temperature measures have been the basis of the ENSO or El Nino Southern Oscillation Index. This more accurate data came into usage in the 1960s. To best demonstrate its impact on cyclones in French Polynesia, two authors from Meteo France, Laurent and Varney, measured the passage of cyclones through areas 2.5 degrees by 2.5 degrees or 150 nautical mile squares.
All cyclones from 1969 to 2010 were grouped into the three different climate conditions. For our purposes, only the areas surrounding the Societies and northern Tuamotus (as far south as Hao) have been included. A further analysis of the data shows there were 13 cyclones in the Societies and Tuamotus over a period of 41 years but only in seven of the 41 summer seasons did cyclones pass within 300 nautical miles (five degrees) of the Societies or the Northern Tuamotus.
Only two cyclones occurred outside of El Nino conditions, which passed within five degrees of the Societies or Northern Tuamotus. These two passed over a 100 nautical miles from these islands, resulting in below hurricane strength conditions but they did produce waves well above average. In short, except in El Nino years, the likelihood of hurricane force winds in the Society, Tuamotus or Gambier Islands is very low and in the Marquesas non-existent.
Television images of Category 5 hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico such as Katrina or Harvey leave the perception that all hurricanes produce extreme tidal surges. Two factors produce tidal surge: very low barometric pressure and shelving shorelines.
Barometric pressure has a relatively small effect compared to shoreline geography. The Societies and Tuamotus have no continental shelf and fringing reefs generally have precipitous cliff edge drop offs. So, tidal surge is much less of a consideration than might be anticipated.
In considering French Polynesia as a cruising ground one conclusions is that during an El Nino period a careful owner would consider taking his or her vessel to the Marquesas, hard standing their vessel at one the five boat yards in the Societies or Tuamotus or consider hunkering down in one of the four hurricane holes on Tahiti, Raiatea, Taha or Bora-bora.
From a metrological standpoint, specific cyclones are difficult to predict. In the Caribbean and continental North America, forecasters generally attempt to predict how many named storms will occur in a given season. French Polynesia is a different kettle of fish since prediction depends strongly on one factor, the El Nino condition.
Over a 66-year period, only one in four of these (southern hemisphere) summer months had an El Nino condition. Another way to look at the El Nino effect is to quantify the summer months with El Nino conditions in at least one month, which accounts for 20 seasons in the past 66. To put this information into a cruising plan, approximately one in every four southern hemisphere summers it might be wise to choose to hard stand your boat or to sail to the Marquesas. We have found fees for hard standing comparable to those in the Caribbean.
So back to the question of French Polynesia compared to the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. In the Societies and Northern Tuamotus, 13 cyclones were recorded in or near the region from 1969 to 2010. In the North Atlantic basin during the same time frame there were a total of 286 hurricanes, the majority of which passed through the Antilles (see illustration B). Safe areas in the region of French Polynesia include the Marquesas and the Gambiers; the Caribbean has Trinidad.
With regards to storm intensity, Caribbean storms are far bigger on average; FP had only four storms greater than Category 2 in 40 years, which would not even compare with just 2017 in the Caribbean. Predictability and the ability to plan ahead in French Polynesia is rather special in this regard with its very strong linkage to El Nino. Monthly reports give strong prediction data well ahead of the cyclone-prone months. Another factor to consider is the sheer volume of boats in the Caribbean which makes spectacles like the boat bomb in Paraquita Bay in the BVI's or St Martins Lagoon much less likely in FP.
For many sailors, like myself in 1998, French Polynesia was just a beautiful stopping off place on the long path of a circumnavigation. But for me today it also represents the best trade winds-based tropical cruising grounds left, with its (still) healthy coral, friendly, welcoming people, good infrastructure, uncrowded anchorages, very low crime rates, excellent health care facilities, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture.
In addition to all these advantages, the French Polynesian cruiser will be confronted not only with many fewer tropical cyclones but can much more readily predict the possibility of a cyclone during the summer months than is possible in any other tropical paradise.
Sailing has been a part of John Freeland's life for 59 years. Over the past 31 years, he has cruised extensively and made a circumnavigation aboard Mary Ann II, his beloved Westsail 32. Since 2010 John's wife, Julia and Murphy, their King Charles Spaniel, have cruised the Med, the Caribbean and now the world's best tropical cruising grounds, French Polynesia.


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St. Andrew's Church, Stainland will be holding a Community Christmas Tree Festival Friday 7 December, 7:00pm-9:00pm and on Saturday 8 December, 11:00am-3:00pm.
Admission on the Friday is £6 and includes light refreshments. On the Saturday admission is by donation.
There will be star themed trees decorated by local groups, a children's art competition and a quiz along with the usual stalls and live music.
This event is supported by Stainland and District Parish Council and will raise funds for the Church.
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Russ Campbell's Blog: Are the CBC politically correct wimps?
Are the CBC politically correct wimps?
Once more we are facing the aftermath of yet another premeditated, senseless attack by armed terrorists on defenceless civilians. Twelve people working at or around a satirical magazine in France were killed in this latest incident, all, apparently, to the greater glory of God—or Allah in this case.
Wednesday's terrorist attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine's Paris office came after repeated satirical criticism, mainly in cartoon form, of various religions. Now we find it has stirred a debate about how media organizations should balance freedom of expression with freedom of religion and whether they should publish images of Muhammad.
I agree there needs to be a balance between tolerance of religious beliefs and free expression. I do not concur, however, with a wide-held belief that all major religions must be respected equally. Respect is something that needs to be earned and needs not be given just because others demand their belief in the supernatural deserves respect.
The right to free speech/expression is one of the fundamental democratic freedoms. And practice of this right encourages diversity of opinion as well as criticism of political and religious institutions and their leadership—all of which are in the public interest. We are all entitled to our own opinions and should be free to express them regardless of how gratuitous or offensive others may find them. Of course, opinions that preach outright hatred or violence need have limits placed on them for, after all, like most freedoms in a modern society, freedom of expression is not absolute, nor should it be.
I disagree with the CBC. While many Muslims may be offended by the depiction of the prophet Muhammad, to tens of millions of other Canadians he was merely a man of significant historical importance who had a profound impact on world affairs. His image need not be treated any differently than that of any other mortal. After all, we Canadians are supposed to live in a secular country and should not cater to minority religious or other supernatural beliefs as though they were an integral part of our mainstream culture.
Even among Muslims there is disagreement regarding depictions of Muhammad. As I understand the issue, the Quran does not explicitly forbid images of Muhammad; it is in a few hadith (supplemental teachings) that have explicitly prohibited Muslims from creating such visual depictions. In Shia Islam, there seems to be a more relaxed attitude, while among Sunni Muslims there is the belief visual depictions of the prophet should be prohibited.
So let Muslims follow their their own practices and leave our secular world and our secular publications to follow our own traditions, which do not prohibit the depictions of anyone.
The CBC is wrong on this one. It's a canard to claim the decision is based on a philosophy of respect towards the Muslim faith. The decision seems more to be either political correctness or cowardice—take your pick.
I would say cowardice.Nothing politically correct about killing 12 people .
Their stance is what I would expect from the communication arm of the liberal party.
"I get why journalists are scared of offending Muslims. I just don't get why they're journalists."
CBC showed quite a few covers from Charlie Hebdo, except the ones that showed Muhammed - you know, the causal ones.
Very frustrating that as a news org they self-censor.
oldwhiteguy says, Islamic jihad will have to be suppressed with the same means the jihadis are using. force.
If I am not mistaken, I believe Radio-Canada did show the cartoons, it was only CBC English that didn't. I am guessing perhaps cultural attitudes but it seemed most Quebec media outlets showed the cartoons while most in English Canada didn't. In Quebec they put the idea of secularism and equal rights above multiculturalism and freedom of religion thus religious types who are hostile to those values are ridiculed rather than out of political correctness and fear staying quiet.
If a christian would create a cartoon that would be offensive to Jews, the world would be in an uproar. If a white man created a cartoon of a black man he would be called a racist. I don't condone the murders, but people need to think of what may not be offensive to some is offensive to others. All our religions were created on the same principals. Look at history and you will see how Christians slaughtered in the name of religion. The Jews and Palestinians are murdering one another. Who's right and who's wrong. We need to respect one another. We need to hear both sides and we need to stop listening to media outlets and journalists only interested in fueling the fire to get their side of the story out. I use to hold CBC New in high regard for their report. They are no better than the American idiots like CNN!


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Army Shapes Long-Term War Vision With New Infantry Vehicle
Essay: Will the Army "Stay the Course" on OMFV?
By Kris Osborn - Warrior Maven
While the particular state of the Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle competition may seem somewhat tangled and uncertain, there does appear to be an unambiguous, aggressive Army intention to field a new infantry fighting vehicle that breaks new ground -- when it comes to lethality, protection, deployability, speed, firepower and AI-enabled sensing. Of equal significance, the Army seeks a vehicle "soon," which can be upgraded effectively.
Some are raising the question as to whether the clarity or focus of this vision could be impaired by the apparent disqualification of the Raytheon-Rheinmetall Lynx vehicle. If, according to reports, the Army disqualified the Lynx for missing the delivery deadline, then only General Dynamics Land Systems remains as the sole bidder. Some are raising the question about having just one vendor initially bidding and submitting early prototypes for the program will compromise its success. This criticism, however valid, merits further exploration given the significance of the program for Army modernization.
Initially, there are several pressing or self-evident elements to this. First, competition for the program will not disappear. The Army plans a full and open production competition for 2023, so no vendors will be discouraged or limited when it comes to evolving, testing and maturing a vehicle. Secondly, the Army asked industry to invest, innovate and engage in dialogue -- something which may have been done to varying degrees. It introduces a pertinent question: should Army or industry progress be stalled or complicated in some way when there might not be full clarity regarding vendor participation may change?
Furthermore, timing on the program, per Army strategy, is very significant; remember, this program was initially envisioned as an effort to deliver vehicles as far away as the early 2030s. However, the speed and danger of emerging threats inspired the Army to move up the timeframe for operational status by as much as a decade. Executing this accelerated vision of course hinges upon leveraging promising new innovations and commercial off-the-shelf available technologies -- in the near term.
The strategy, as refined by the Army, seeks to both introduce unprecedented combat capability while also bringing many "available now" and "ready to be produced" technologies. With this in mind, many vendors such as General Dynamics and Raytheon-Rheinmetall have "dug deep" to leverage innovations. For instance, General Dynamics innovators, engineers and weapons developers have been spending recent years building prototype Griffin vehicles and other combat subsystems to engage in dialogue with the Army about what they would most like to see. Much of this GD strategy was aimed a soliciting and incorporating the Army's vision for the new platform. The service has conducted a clear and open competition, and, for their offering, GD developers sought to emphasize the key priorities outlined by the Army, to include 3rd-gen FLIR, Lethality, Optics, Growth Potential, Protection and Transportability.
There are many merits to an approach of this kind, not the least of which are the efforts to demo, test and refine promising near-term technologies. Secondly, a nearer term, produceable vehicle such as the offering General Dynamics and R&R have evolved makes a lot of sense for several reasons. Essentially, many of the most impactful and yet-to-exist combat vehicle technologies are already here in some respects…. and, of even greater relevance, many of the anticipated future breakthroughs such as new AI-empowered algorithms, advanced sensors, autonomy, EW and cyber weapons developments and other weapons adaptations - "can" be added quickly as part of an evolving modernization trajectory for vehicle that is built "now."
Many of the more immediate technological breakthroughs are expected to come in the form of algorithms, software, networking and sensing - not to mention EW and cyber. This means the best and soonest upgrades may not be hardware intensive, something which enables an existing platform to be brought to paradigm-changing levels of combat capability quickly without huge amounts of "bending" new metal. This bears upon GDs recent experience of prototyping, testing and demonstrating state-of-the-art and emerging combat vehicle weapons technologies. Any vehicle built now, in short, could become almost entirely new in some respects with new weapons and hardened networking creating a combat-web of nodes connecting with drones, helicopters, tanks, dismounted soldiers and even ships and aircraft in multi-domain operations.
Fast-progressing AI-enabled autonomy will likely enable the vehicle to simultaneously control a small fleet of attack-sensor drones increasingly capable of performing key functions independently. This is a combat multiplier as it will ease the "cognitive" burden upon crews while also bringing new weapons and hardware. Information itself is expected to become a larger "weapon of war," further reinforcing the merits of a GD strategy aimed at moving quickly and refining the most cutting edge technologies on demo vehicles over the course of several years.
GD has much experience with this, as one need only to look at its 1980s era Abrams tank. Today's Abrams, by even the most cursory examination, is not your tank of the 80s. Upgrades and adaptations have made it an entirely new vehicle. For instance, over the years the Army and GD have added - 3rd-Gen FLIR, Active Protection, Auxiliary Power Units, Multi-Purpose 120mm rounds, digital ammunition loading, ammunition data links, additional underbelly armor protections, massive amounts of electronics, thermal imaging, targeting sensors, computing and C4ISR systems - to cite a few.
Interestingly, while the Abrams naturally has ultimate size, weight, power and mobility limits, much of the current thinking is that -- with continued modernization -- it may not go anywhere soon. Although unable to deploy easily or travel over some bridges, the protection, power and combat effectiveness of the Abrams is, according to many … "here to stay" for a while.
Finally, many kinds of promising lightweight composites are already being engineered into new vehicles and showing great progress; AI-enabled drone autonomy is not only already here but easily upgradeable on current systems; new sensors can integrate quickly into existing chassis'; and advanced "networking" technologies between air, ground and maritime assets are fast emerging and able to integrate. While some elements or infrastructure of a vehicle chassis built now or over the next few years may not easily be removed, it will still be possible to integrate effective lightweight composites in future years. They could be added as extra protection or blended with new weapons systems. In effect, there is also hardware which can continue to upgrade.
The Army will benefit from staying on course with its current path, regardless of which vendors continue - as it is an auspicious and much needed one.
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Osborn previously served at the Pentagon as a Highly Qualified Expert with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics& Technology. Osborn has also worked as an anchor and on-air military specialist at national TV networks. He has appeared as a guest military expert on Fox News, MSNBC, The Military Channel and The History Channel. He also has a Masters Degree in Comparative Literature from Columbia University.
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by Azeezat Adedigba,
The Nigerian government says it has committed N10 billion to remove 10.2 million out-of-school children from streets in the next five years.
The governments said it hopes to achieve the target by enrolling two million children yearly in the next five years.
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said this during the unveiling of "Education Sector Short and Medium Term Blueprint/Work Plan on the implementation of Education for Change: A Ministerial Strategic Plan (MSP)" document presented on Thursday in Abuja.
The two-day retreat was attended by states' commissioners of education, permanent secretaries, chairpersons of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), directors and heads of parastatals and agencies in the education sector.
According to the document, by the end of 2020, about N3 billion would have been committed by 19 states, "outside the intervention of the federal government to ensure the enrollment of over two million school-age children who are not in school."
The document also shows that states are expected to commit another N2.4 billion in 2021, N2 billion in 2022, N1.5 billion in 2023 and N1.1 billion in 2024 respectively towards addressing the problem.
Mr Adamu said the government would embark on sensitisation of traditional rulers and religious leaders on the need to inform their communities of the benefits of formal education.
The minister also said there will be 'crackdown' on substandard primary and secondary schools across the country.
Currently, Nigeria has over 10 million out-of-school children and 60 per cent of that number are girls, many of whom enrol in school but drop out along the line.
The budgetary allocation to the education sector in Nigeria is lower than the 15 to 20 per cent recommended by the United Nations.
The global organisation recommended the budgetary benchmark to enable nations adequately cater to rising education demands.
However, Mr Adamu, in his last administration apologised for his inability to reduce the number of out-of-school children during his tenure.
Increased Funding
Mr Adamu appealed to lawmakers to increase allocation to the education sector. He asked state governors to invest more in basic education.
The minister also advised state governors to be prompt in providing matching grants to access the federal government's interventions through the Universal Basic Education Commission.
PREMIUM TIMES reported how President Muhammadu Buhari proposed a capital expenditure of N48 billion for the Ministry of Education in the 2020 appropriation bill he submitted to the National Assembly.
Mr Buhari also proposed N112 billion for the Universal Basic Education (UBEC).
However, the president did not mention the recurrent expenditure for the education sector in his budget speech.
The N48 billion proposed for capital expenditure for the education ministry for 2020 is lower than the N61.7 billion in 2018 and N56 billion for the sector in 2017.
However, it is slightly higher than the capital expenditure of N47.2 billion in 2019.
There is also an increase in UBEC allocation for 2020, compared to 2017 and 2018. N112 billion was budgeted in 2020. In 2018, the budget was N109.06 billion and N95 billion in 2017.
Messrs Buhari and Adamu had assured that the education sector would witness remarkable improvement in funding in 2019.
'States must be committed to the plan'
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Sonny Echono, urged all the state commissioners at the meeting to take the action plan contained in the document seriously.
He said the 2018 National Personnel Audit of Primary schools in Nigeria showed that 10.2 million children were out of school.
"Following the various federal government intervention programmes aimed at reducing the rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria by 2 million every year for the next five years, the estimated out-of-school children at the end of the five years would be 193,918," he said.
"The above followed the assumption that there would no new out-of-school children in these five years. All the children of school age will automatically enrol in school, following the compulsory years of schooling as enshrined in the UBEC Act," he said.
Meanwhile, the deputy chairman, House Committee on Education and Services, Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, in his remarks, asked all participants at the retreat "to review and reflect on the content and quality of education the Nigerian child is currently receiving."
He said Nigeria "is in need of a functional educational system that would equip learners with requisite knowledge, attitude and skills to enable them relate and adapt successfully to the rapid socio-economic, cultural and political changes in the society."
Nigeria announces plan to enrol 10.2 million out-of-school children
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15. Nyanko Days
Already starting high school, yet Yuuko still hasn't made a single friend. It's just hard when she's shy and the only companionship she really loves is with her cats. However, the three little felines are able to help find a friend in her class' most popular student. And it turns out she loves cats just as much! While every episode is shorter than three minutes, every second fills your heart with bliss! You'll be begging for a second season just like the rest of us!
Who says only dogs wait for you to come home?
14. Chi's New Home
Sweet kitty Chi finds a home with the Yamadas and their wonderful little son. Her days are filled with familial love and affection from not just humans, but from her animal companions of other species. Cat lovers will find wholesome bliss with this anime! Dog lovers will discover what they're missing out on!
Chi and her family
13. PriPri Chii-chan!!
A chance encounter between a young girl and an underground creature results in friendship almost instantly. The sweet and very helpful human Yuuka. And the small, cute, pudgy Chii-chan. Together, they form chaotic yet fun adventures together. And with them are an assortment of other underground creatures from Chii-chan's home, all who make normal days much more exciting.
You'd want a plush of these characters too!
12. How to Keep a Mummy
As the son of an adventurer, Sora often gets the most outrageous (and paranormal) presents. This time, he is sent a sarcophagus. So it's pretty certain there's something scary he's got to take down (again). However, it's not some soul-sucking creature he expected. Inside is actually a tiny mummy. So tiny it could fit into the palm of Sora's hand. He decides to name it Mii-kun. While it's difficult knowing how to care for a mummy, their love for one another always makes it all work. Not just for Sora. And not just for Mii-kun. But to everyone around them.
I want a tiny mummy of my own SO BAD.
11. Nichijou
The adventures around high school girls Mio, Yuuko, and Mai. You'd think this was a normal slice-of-life. Trust me, it's not. Every day starts out so normal. And then it hilariously blows out of proportion. Like punching a cop because you thought he was going to steal your "steamy fanfic yaoi masterpiece". Getting bitten by a crow. Hanging out with someone possibly being a cyborg. Talking to your cat (that likes to talk back). Or even watch the principal take down a deer. But at the end of each episode, you'll realize just how relatable all this is.
Absurdly adorable!
10. Hinako Note
Very shy but sweet Hinako moves from her quiet village to the city of Tokyo. There, she attends Fujiyama High and hopes to become a member of their school's theater club. However, it turns out the club is on break. While this disappoints Hinako, she finds joy in forming her own little troupe with her new friends. Over time, she's able to handle her shyness, and open more of herself to others.
When fans say there needs to be more chibi art style, this anime delivers!
9. Urahara
The fashion district of Harajuku is in danger! Aliens have come to strip it of its culture, with the intent to make it their own. Three high school girls band together to protect their beloved Harajuku. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl appears, claiming to be a former captive of the aliens. She's small, adorable, and has a talking fried shrimp that clings to her.
In Harajuku, the best fashion is expressing the inner you.
8. Jingai-san no Yome
Some teens dream what it would be like to get married. In this world, it's common for students to be chosen by their "destined partner". And by that meaning innocent creatures who only want to choose the perfect to-be and share marital bliss. One young man, who has never even thought of the idea, gets chosen to marry a fluffy beast known as Kanenogi.
IT'S SO FLUFFY!
7. Endro!
When Yuusha and her team take down the Demon Lord, it all becomes a happily ever after...right? During a mishap with a spell, she accidentally sends the Demon Lord back in time to before even becoming the Demon Lord. Before Yuusha and her team became the popular heroes. The Demon Lord, having reduced to her child stage, takes advantage of this opportunity. Under the name Mao-chan, she takes a job teaching at the adventure school. Particularly teaching Yuusha and her buddies who are students in her class.
The Hero (center) and her party
6. Working Buddies!
Optimistic Tapio and pessimistic Kuehiko study at the same college. Although complete opposites, they actually are good friends. And together they tackle various jobs. From delivery service to promoting fashion trends to running an anime store. As they gain the upperhand, they begin to bond more with not just each other, but with their bosses and customers.
Tapio and Kuehiko
5. BNA
It was just an average day at school for Michiru. However, her normal life suddenly turns upside down when she becomes what is referred to as a "Beastmen". The teen-turned-tanuki hightails it to Anima City, escaping the harsh treatments humanity could inflict. Once she enters the animal-safe haven, she meets all sorts of characters who become her allies, friends, and surrogate family. But despite the surrounding love she receives, there are enemies who wish to do harm to not only her, but to all Beastmen.
Despite the hard years Anima City has endured, its residents never fail to celebrate its accomplishments as Michiru (tanuki) learns firsthand!
4. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
Skipping school and playing VRMMO, that's what Yuna preferred. Also, she's pretty much a loner. When her favorite game is given an update, she is gifted with a special bear costume with amazing powers. It's so cute, yet kind of embarrassing to wear in-game. She suddenly finds herself sucked into the game, where the bear suit becomes her greatest weapon.
3. Spookiz
During the day, it's a normal school for kids. At night, when the humans are gone, it becomes a school for monsters. Five monster children come out and enjoy the small freedoms they can have. All while under the watchful eye of their guardian/teacher Sam Reaper. One day they'll all be ready to take on the human world. Who knows? Maybe one day humans can look past their monsterly appearances. But for now, within the empty school they run wild and cause chaos!
Left to right: Frankie, Kong Kong, Zizi, Cula, and Kebi
2. By the Grace of the Gods
At the age of 39, Ryoma died after a miserable, lonely life. Three gods offer sympathy and give him the chance to reincarnate as an 8-year-old in another world. Not just any world, a world of magic and creatures. There, Ryoma roams free without the stresses his old life gave him. And he's got slimes! For three years he has raised and trained so many of them. Living in a forest all by himself, with his slimes by his side, life is peaceful. However, he comes across actual people. The first human contact he's made since dying. And by the gods, does this encounter make his world much bigger, and less lonely.
Ryoma and one of his many, many slimes.
1. Animal Crossing: The Movie (Dobutsu no Mori)
Based on the popular game series! 11-year-old Ai moves into the Animal Village where she is immediately given a job by Tanukichi as a delivery girl. She meets and befriends various residents, including aspiring fashion designer Sally. As she finds her place among the villagers, Ai discovers mysterious bottles turning up at the beach one day. Each one contains a message explaining that something extraordinary will happen later within the year. As Ai prepares for whatever it may be, she will experience various things. Adventure, heartbreak, betrayal, confidence, and most of all, acceptance.
Ai (human) and Bouquet (cat)
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National Catholic Youth Conference 2013
Archbishop Tobin addresses youths as 'parish of the U.S.' at closing Mass
With 11 bishops from around the country listening, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin delivers a homily to 23,000 teens at the closing Mass of the National Catholic Youth Conference on Nov. 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer)
By Natalie Hoefer
For three days, the energy level of the 23,000 Catholic teenagers kept soaring.
Now their voices, raised in joyous song, filled Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis as wave after wave of nearly 400 bishops, priests, deacons and seminarians processed into the arena.
Tapping into that energy, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin began Mass with the trademark call and response that was often shared by the teenagers during the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) on Nov. 21-23. (Related: Watch Archbishop Tobin's homily at the closing Mass)
"NC!" he shouted.
"YC!" the youths thundered in response.
"NC!" the archbishop yelled again, raising a fist in the air.
"YC!" the youths roared even louder.
Seconds later, a spirit of reverence and sacredness descended upon the stadium.
No ordinary Mass in a common church building, this was the closing bilingual Mass held on the evening of Nov. 23—the climax of the three-day celebration of Catholic youths and the faith they embrace.
After the Gospel reading, silence pervaded the stadium as the archbishop made his way across the large circular stage in the middle of what is normally the playing field for the Indianapolis Colts.
In the presence of 12 bishops, 237 priests, 31 deacons and 90 seminarians—as well as the 23,000 teenagers—Archbishop Tobin offered his homily.
"I believe it's safe to say that tonight we formed the national parish of the United States of America," he began, after opening with comments in Spanish. "Can you recall another occasion when there are people from all 50 states gathered around the Lord's table in word and his sacrament? I can't."
Archbishop Tobin commented on two other events that marked the day—the ending of the Year of Faith, and the feast of Christ the King.
"Whenever we celebrate the Eucharist, we join our brothers and sisters across time and across space," he said. "Tonight, in a particular way, we are part of a world parish, a parish that stretches across the globe as 1.2 billion Catholics bring to conclusion a year that was dedicated particularly to our faith.
"[Faith is] first and foremost knowing a person, and letting that person know us. That person tonight we call our king, Jesus Christ, the king of the universe, the king of our hearts.
"Calling Jesus our king means we belong to him and he belongs to us, but in a way different from any relationship between an earthly king and his subjects.
"We belong to the Lord. We are signed, sealed and delivered," Archbishop Tobin said, calling upon the "Signed. Sealed. Delivered" theme of the conference.
He explained to the 23,000 participants that being signed, sealed and delivered means avoiding the extremes of self-centeredness and detachment.
Regarding the first extreme, he said, "The world does not revolve around us. Life doesn't revolve around us. We're not here so others can serve us."
Referring to detachment, Archbishop Tobin stated that "we are not people without faces. We are not orphans. We belong to the Lord.
"And because we belong to the Lord, the worst thing that could happen to us is not that we die, but that we forget we belong to the Lord.
"That's why we need each other," the archbishop continued. "To remind each other of the gift of God's word, the gift of the sacraments and the gift of our community, and to remind us that whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
"We live as his servants and as his friends, and we show the world the beauty of belonging to Christ because we are signed, sealed and delivered."
In addition to Archbishop Tobin, four other bishops proclaimed parts of the eucharistic prayer—Bishops Christopher J. Coyne, vicar general; Michael D. Pfeifer of San Angelo, Texas; J. Terry Steib of Memphis, Tenn.; and retired Bishop Matthew H. Clark of Rochester, N.Y.
As the words of consecration were spoken, a murmur could be heard from the seats surrounding the altar—the voices of 237 priests joining in the centuries-old prayer.
The contrast between the boisterous enthusiasm of the youths during the three days of the conference and their prayerful composure after receiving the Eucharist was dramatic. Neither the knobby, hard plastic tile covering the field nor the solid concrete in the stands prevented the youths from kneeling in reverence.
As she prayed, 16-year-old Jordan Frederick of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis wiped away a tear that traced down her cheek.
One of the animators who helped energize the youths during general sessions, Jordan spoke of her tears as a sign of joy and sadness.
"I had gotten so close to the other animators," she said. "We each had our own spiritual journeys [during NCYC], both as individuals and as a group.
"I was happy to experience that, but sad that it was my last day with them. But overall, I just felt so blessed to be a part of it."
The event also left a lasting impact on John Washington of the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska. Washington is a native Eskimo from a village of 400 people near the Bering Strait.
"It was amazing. It was thrilling. I was amazed at how many people were here. I've grown stronger in my faith. I can't wait to share it with the rest of the world and in Alaska."
After the final strains of the closing hymn sounded, the animators rushed to the stage for a final performance of Stevie Wonder's 1970 hit—and source of the conference theme—"Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours."
A pandemonium of shouts, laughter, hugs and tears pervaded the stadium as the song continued.
Farewell words and embraces were shared as the participants departed, already anticipating the 2015 NCYC to again be held in Indianapolis.
In the meantime, experiences shared will be applied, said 16-year-old Hannah Svegal of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.
"There were a lot of lessons I learned that opened my eyes to errors in my life that I didn't even notice I needed to improve in," said the first-time NCYC participant. "There's so much higher I could go with my faith that I wasn't even aware of.
"And seeing all of the different people bonding together, knowing there are so many Catholics my age, it's really motivating." †
See more stories and photos from NCYC 2013 here
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Torch Club is hosting its 4th annual Dodge for a Cause tournament this Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the Field House.
Teams of Police Officers, Fire Fighters, GEMS, Teachers, Club alumni, coaches and local business owners will have a chance to relive their childhoods in a game of Dodge Ball.
The Torch Club is a chartered leadership group for middle school-aged boys and girls. This national award-winning group elects officers and works together to plan and implement activities based on service to the Club and the community.
The tournament starts at 11:00am with check in at 10:15am, and will last until just one team is left standing.
Participants will receive a custom t-shirt, food and drinks. The event takes place in the field house and gym at the Club on 4 Horseneck Lane in Greenwich.
This year's winning team will receive $1,000 to donate to an organization of their choosing.
Catalano & Sons, the 2018 Dodge Ball champions donated their prize to Adopt-a-Dog.
Every year, Torch Club members choose an organization to raise funds for. In years past, they raised money for the Hanna Storm Foundation, Abilis, and K9s for Warriors.
A percentage of the money raised from the tournament will go to support the Torch Club's leadership programs and activities that offer them a chance to travel to regional leadership conferences. The remainder of the money will be donated to the Club and the winning team's non-profit of choice.


Suzanne Kritzberg joined the GAL project as a staff attorney in 2017. Before coming to Children's Law Center, she spent two years as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Hiram Puig-Lugo at the D.C. Superior Court working in both the Family Court and the Criminal Division. As a law student at Georgetown University Law Center, she taught law in D.C. public schools through the Street Law Clinic, and represented juveniles in court through the Juvenile Justice Clinic. After graduation, she also worked part time for the Juvenile Justice Clinic.


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Q: Failed to fetch URL https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/addons_list-1.xml, reason: Connection to https://dl-ssl.google.com refused Using Android SDK Manager when I try to update it just gives the following messages about not being able to connect.  I've tried disabled firewall and anti malware.  I also tried to run as admin and move to c:\android.  I'm running windows 7 64bit.  I've also tried forcing etc.
Failed to fetch URL https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/addons_list-1.xml, reason: Connection to refused
Failed to fetch URL http://dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/addons_list-1.xml, reason: Connection to refused

A: I got the solution for the Android Studio installation after trying everything that I could find on the Internet. If you're using Android Studio and getting this error:
Find [Path_to_Android_SDK]\sdk\tools\android.bat.
In my case, it was in C:\Users\Nathan\AppData\Local\Android\android-studio\sdk\tools\android.bat.
Right-click it, hit Edit, and scroll all the way down to the bottom.
Find where it says: call %java_exe% %REMOTE_DEBUG% ...
Replace that with call %java_exe% -Djava.net.preferIPv4Stack=true %REMOTE_DEBUG% ...
Restart Android Studio/SDK and everything works. This fixed many issues for me, including being unable to fetch XML files or create new projects.

A: Run SDK Manager as Admin will solve your problem

A: After 7 long hours of searching I finally found the way!!
None of the above solutions worked, only one of them pointed towards the issue!
If you are on Win7, then your Firewall blocks the SDK Manager from retrieving the addon list.
You will have to add "android.bat" and "java.exe" to the trusted files and bingo! everything will start working!!

A: Do the following.

*

*Close the sdk manager and eclipse.

*Go to the folder where you have stored your adt.

*In that adt folder you'll find a folder known as tools.

*Make a copy  of the contents of that folder and paste it in a folder called copytools.

*Now go to the command prompt and go to the location of the copytools.

*Then execute the command android.bat the sdk manager will start.

*Now update all the plugins you want. It'll update your original folder.

*After the update delete the copy.
Enjoy. Hope this helps.

A: Follow the following steps if you are using proxy server:

*

*Open Eclipse

*Window >> Android SDK Manager >> Option

*Input your proxy server and port.

Hope this helps.

A: I was facing same problem below is the solution that worked for me
First Go to Android SDK Manager then
select Tools then,
select Options
then check the box "Force https://... sources to be fetched using http://..."
hope it will help you also.

A: Go to Internet Explorer, into options -> connections -> Lan settings. There should be an automatic config script option, copy the url, paste it into a browser, this downloads the config file, opened the file up in notepad and there will be a proxy address and a port number in there like 192.234.10.23:88 paste the address into the proxy field and the port (88) into the port field in the Android SDK manager Tools -> Options dialog.

A: GoTo Tools -> Options in SDK Manager. Check https to force to http and try... Worked for me

A: As srijan said,
Check your actual proxy settings, if you are using a proxy script to access the web, it might be (by default) : proxy serveur: proxy / proxy port: 8080
You may have these informations in Inter Explorer, Options, Connexions settings ..
Worked for me
You may also need to add rules to your firewall/antivirus.

A: If you are on Windows 7, simply run Eclipse with Admin privilege will solve this issue.
Just tried this on my Windows 7 64bits OS.

A: Sometime you need to add proxy setting in your SDK Manager
GoTO->Windows->SDK Manager->Tool->Otions
There give SERVER: proxy and PORT:8080

A: I had this issue running within a corporate network.  I added a DNS entry for google DNS at 8.8.8.8, then my own corporate DNS server below this.  Worked great after that.

A: just run the android sdk manager , go to tools then obtions and a new window will apears
mark the three checkboxes at the bottom and close it
it worked for me

A: I had the same problem today and it costed me all day :-(
I tried all of the suggestions above, but none of them did the work.
At the end, I uninstalled Comodo Firewall, and everything worked fine.
Before uninstalling, I tried to add the all relevant files as trusted application in the comodo firewall, but it didn't work

A: I had this issue with MacOS.  I had to uncheck "use download cache" under Android SDK Manager preferences.  This worked.  I also recreated the cache folder and set my user as the owner then check user download cache.  This also worked.

A: Using freegate as agent in China.
Run Freegate,latest version.
Run SDK Manager, Tools -> Options, Proxy Server 127.0.0.1, Port 8580.
I hope it will help you.

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What truly scares the left — and many establishment Republicans —– is that President Trump is the most powerful man on Earth, and he has told them to go (jump off a cliff).
He holds the awesome power of the federal hammer in his hands. And now he's exactly the kind of imperial president they never, ever wanted.
Yet there is a solution that may just rid the air of burning hair. If Democrats are serious with all their caterwauling and shrieking about Trump, if they are truly worried about a chief executive running amok, there's one thing they must do: Support Trump's nomination of a conservative candidate for the Supreme Court in the mold of the late, great Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
If not, then all the Democratic hair-on-fire theatrics, all the hand-wringing about Trump and "alternative facts" when they were silent about Obama administration falsehoods — it all tells Americans a story.
It tells Americans that Democrats aren't remotely serious and that all the left is really doing is screaming about lost power.
And so, if you're truly worried about Trump's overreach, you'll demand an originalist on the Supreme Court.
What the nation needs now is someone who understands that the Constitution was written not to bow to the impulses of an imperial presidential personality but to hold it in check and protect our liberty.
Yet, for decades the bipartisan establishment didn't care. Some years Democrats held the presidential hammer and other years, Republicans held it.
One who recognized this longterm danger to the republic was Obama. Campaigning for the presidency in 2008, he rightly chastised Bush.
That cost the Democrats control. And they weren't merely silent as Obama took extra-constitutional steps. They were overjoyed, because he was their guy.
So came Obama's Libya policy and U.S. missile strikes there without congressional authorization; the targeting of journalists who irked him; the unleashing of the Internal Revenue Service on conservative organizations; and the secret surveillance of Americans by the National Security Agency. NSA director James Clapper famously lied to Congress about it.