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So I Finally Tried Boo Berry…
by Plasma Captain on January 27, 2016
Many years ago, I used to frequent a comedy website called i-Mockery owned by a guy named RoG. At some point during that time, I stumbled across RoG's strange obsession with a cereal called Boo Berry. In an effort to grow Boo Berry's army of devotees and stake a permanent spot in the cereal isle, he has run an Unofficial Boo Berry Page since at least 2000. You should check it out, it's so nineties, I just love it.
Now, I'd seen Boo Berry before, albeit infrequently, and I was aware of its existence, but, as there are so many choices in the grocery store, I never really gave it a shot. But when somebody fanatacizes over something, it has a curious effect – it makes one curious. It's curious how curious it can make you. Also curious is how polarizing the cereal seemed to be. Maybe my memory has just been muddled over the years, but it seemed like people either loved it or hated it outright. My favourite photo is this one of RoG force-feeding his sobbing friend a bowl full of Boo Berry, which I've used now and then in attempts to persuade people to help me locate a box and group test it. It never really worked, mostly because my friends and acquaintances were really bad about following through with any interesting ideas.
But, lo, just last month, at Ferny's Christmas party, old friend Baby Professor came to town with a mysterious gift just for me. On the brown wrapping, in cryptic runes, it read, "I don't know what you'll do with this, but my heart says you want it." A friendly face greeted me from within. The time had finally come.
A Brief History of Boo Berry
Boo Berry totes itself as the world's first blueberry-flavoured cereal. It is a part of General Mills' Monster Cereals breakfast line, which includes Count Chocula, the first chocolate cereal, and Frankenberry, the first strawberry cereal, as well as two others which are oft forgotten. Boo Berry was released a year after the first two, in 1972.
Boo Berry typically only shows up in markets for a brief time every year – around Halloween. I believe that some claim Count Chocula and Frankenberry also only make annual appearances, but I'm fairly certain that I see them with some regularity in my area, whereas Boo Berry is strangely absent. I'm not sure why that is. Is Boo Berry just not as popular? Is it because it's blueberry-flavoured and not something more mainstream like chocolate? I can only assume as much.
Whatever the case may be, unless RoG gets his way, chances are that, if you want a box of Boo Berry, you're going to have to wait until October, drive around until you find it in store, and stock up on a bunch of it. Baby Professor found some in October and bought at least two boxes, one for me and one for himself. He said he tried it and liked it. Finally, after nearly a decade of idle wondering, I, too, would uncover life's ultimate question: "Is Boo Berry good or, like, not?"
Opening the Box
A fresh box of Boo Berry.
You might not recognize the cereal at first if you haven't seen it in a while. Boo Berry has this new, CG look to him (the artist confirms that it's meant to play into Pixar' popularity), a variant of the theme which I guess was introduced in 2010. I like that the cereal itself isn't even featured on the front of the box. Boo Berry's just like, "Yeah, you drove 2,600 miles just to buy a box of my cereal. I don't need to show you shit." Fortunately, mine is a "family size" box, and I'm eating it by myself, so it will last for a while.
The back of the box.
The back of the box seems rather tailored to the dedicated Boo Berry eater. Two of the three little "games" involve matching box art to the year it came out, and there's even a little screenshot from the first Boo Berry commercial in that TV in the bottom-right corner. The whole aesthetic of the thing indicates to me that they're mostly making this cereal for the people who demand it, while trussing it up in a way that might appeal to younger initiates.
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The versatile back, 29, who has Premiership experience and 89 Italy caps to his name, played in all of his country's RBS 6 Nations matches this year.
Launching his playing career at Perth Spirit in 2007, Australian-born McLean made the switch to Italian side Calvisano the same year where he spent two seasons prior to his move to Pro12 side Treviso.
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When the body is no longer adapting to its environment in an appropriate manner, the result is pain and decreased physical or mental performance. This failure of the body to adapt and maintain homeostasis is often linked to an upper cervical vertebra fixed in a misaligned position under the skull, causing interference to the the nervous system - which is literally the link between the brain and body.
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FILE - U.N. honor guards carry a coffin containing the remains of an American soldier after they were returned by North Korea, at the border village of Panmunjom, South Korea, May 14, 1999.
North Korea failed to show up Thursday for talks with U.S. officials on returning the remains of American war dead from the Korean War in the early 1950s, a new sign of tension between the two countries.
American officials had expected North Korean negotiators to appear for discussions at the Korean Peninsula's demilitarized zone after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo thought he had reached an agreement for a meeting when he held discussions last week in Pyongyang about North Korea's pledge to end its nuclear weapons program.
But U.S. Defense Department and United Nations Command officials were left waiting in the DMZ's Joint Security Area, with no immediate explanation for the North Korean absence, according to South Korean's Yonhap news agency and U.S. officials who spoke to CNN and The Washington Post.
"We were ready," one official said. "It just didn't happen. They didn't show."
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said North Korean military officials were now seeking a meeting Sunday on repatriating the remains of the war dead, with Pyongyang wanting to discuss the issue with a U.S. military general.
At last month's Singapore summit, in an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised the "immediate repatriation of those already identified." The U.S. Defense Department has estimated that 7,700 troops are still unaccounted for from the war, with 5,300 believed to have been killed north of the 38th parallel, the border between North and South Korea.
After Pompeo's talks with North Korean officials last week attempting to nail down details of how and when Pyongyang plans to carry out Kim's pledge to denuclearize the Korean peninsula, North Korea called the talks "regrettable" and said the U.S. demands were "gangster-like."
In Brussels Thursday at the end of a NATO summit, Pompeo dismissed suggestions that the talks were a failure.
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He said that North Korean negotiators made "a commitment consistent with what President Trump was able to achieve with Chairman Kim, which was they intend to denuclearize, they're going to accomplish it and now the task is to get it implemented."


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Like so many comics lovers, we are a bunch of horny fucks here at Loser City, so we decided to count down the top 11 CBR-exclusive stories we'd bone if they were people. Because that's normal.
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Ben Affleck is the best live action Batman, and just reading the headline for this gets us excited. Come over to Loser City in one of those broad-shouldered suits and WE will tell YOU why it's a good thing Batfleck is staying in the DC film universe. With words. Sexy words.
Did you expect anyone else in the #1 spot? We are all over this list that is CLEARLY COMFORTABLE WITH ITS SEXUALITY so much so that it excludes all male Hulks and focuses only on the She-Hulks of the Marvel universe. How comfortable is it? It goes so far as to include alternate universe and future versions of characters instead of slipping an Amadeus Cho or a Bruce Banner in there.
This piece knows its audience: middle-aged straight dudes who still have that Gen 13 swimsuit special bagged and boarded. And it's because this list of 15 super-busty green women is so comfortable with who it is and who it wants to fuck that we're sure it'd be down to HULK with a pop culture and criticism site like Loser City.
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The Travel Guide > Inspiration > Discover the best views in the city
Discover the best views in the city
Jillian Anthony
Sometimes to find the best views in a city, you have to do a lot more than just look up. From hidden rooftop gardens to famous attractions, Editor and Travel Writer Jillian Anthony discovers the most photogenic viewpoints in Lisbon, London, New York and Cancun. Add these sights, restaurants and hotel districts to your itinerary for a photo, meal or room with a view.
You've got to do the walk over this famous bridge (pictured) at least once, but be sure to go in the early morning or late at night to avoid the crowds that make strolling the tight walkways a challenge. The bridge has an undeniable romantic quality. You'll get the best views from its centre where you can take in the lower Manhattan skyline on one side, the vast expanse of Brooklyn the other, the Staten Island Ferry passing by and the Statue of Liberty in the distance. After you've taken photographs, stroll over to Dumbo, a waterside Brooklyn neighbourhood where you can queue for Grimaldi's Pizza (it's worth it) and relax in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
A locals' favourite, this three-mile-long, meandering park built along an above-ground railway line is a delight in any season. Trek along thin walkways through the trees, peeking out over the busy streets of Chelsea, and stop to recline on wooden lounge chairs built for two—it's busy, but can still have the feeling of a secret passageway. At 10th Avenue and 17th Street, you'll find a great lookout point with wooden seats and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall where you can enjoy the views and bustle of the city below. Come spring, explore rotating art projects, food (and a tiny bar) from vendors like Melt ice-cream sandwiches and Blue Bottle coffee, and public theatre and dance performances.
The Met's Roof Garden Bar
The Met is one of New York's most popular museums, but not everyone knows about its rooftop garden. As well as great views, each year brings a seasonal installation, so don't forget to head to the very top floor where you can admire the art while sipping on a cocktail or munching on a light snack. The terrace's up-close view of Central Park, surrounded by many of the city's tallest skyscrapers, has an oasis-like feeling. Do expect a crowd, especially around sunset.
For great views, stay near: Dumbo
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Get above it all with a funicular ride up to a garden with a serious view. This picturesque plaza (pictured)—filled with greenery, fountains and plenty of benches for lingering—is accessible by a two-minute ride on the Elevador de Glória, which has linked the neighbourhoods of Baixa to Bairro Alto since 1885. Once you've ascended the steep hill (you can walk, but be prepared for a challenge), stroll the plaza and take a seat at the outdoor cafe for sandwiches, pastries, coffee and cocktails. Look out on views of the River Tagus and the São Jorge Castle, its first fortifications were built around 48 BC and it looks like a castle straight out of a Disney film.
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
To really take in the architectural style of Lisbon (white, colonial-style exteriors with pointed red roofs), head to this overlook. It's a good idea to walk here from Baixa after your visit to Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara for an unbeatable sunset vantage point. Once darkness falls, head to rooftop nightlife venue Portas Do Sol for dinner, drinks and live DJs.
Café da Garagem
For those looking to kick back and stay awhile, or escape the tourist track, Café da Garagem at Teatro Taborda is a high-flying reprieve. The café has simple salads, sandwiches and cheese plates (and wine, of course) and doesn't mind people camping out with laptops, but the real draws are the large glass windows offering an unencumbered view of the city below. Quaint decor like unique blown lamps and birdcages and a piano player make it a prime spot to curl up with a good book and people watch.
For great views, stay near: Alfama (pictured in main image)
Want to experience the lush alien planet of Pandora? Sky Garden will get you that one step closer. Opened in 2015, the greenhouse in the clouds rises 25 floors above the sights below it. You can book a free ticket in advance to visit three floors of African Lilies, Birds of Paradise, herbs like French lavender and plenty of towering ferns. The floor-to-ceiling windows (pictured) provide spectacular views of the Tower of London, London Bridge, the Shard and the rest of the city sprawling out below you. There's even a terrace, two restaurants and two bars, so you can spend the whole day in the sky.
Escape the bustle of city life for a picnic with a panoramic view right next to Regent's Park (maybe before or after a trip to the nearby London Zoo). From your seat on a manicured lawn, you'll see the tips of London's skyline popping above the trees, but hear none of the fuss. Once you've had enough tranquillity, head to a café on nearby Regents Park Road or walk to buzzing Camden High Street to quickly be back in an area where pubs and restaurants reign.
This popular landmark is famous for a reason. At 135m high, the London Eye was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world until 2006, when one in China took its title. Nevertheless, it's a thrill to ride to the top. Perched on the edge of the River Thames, you'll have an unrivalled bird's-eye view of Big Ben, the people walking Westminster Bridge, and Buckingham Palace in the distance.
For great views, stay near: The district of Lambeth
Ultramar Ferry
When in a tropical paradise, why not go island-hopping? Book a ride on this large passenger boat, which will whisk you from the Hotel Zone, where most visitors stay, to Isla Mujeres. It's one thing to look out over Mexico's crystal-clear waters from the sand, but another to experience them from the ocean itself as the salty air whips through your hair.
Thai Lounge
Take a detour from Mexican food at this romantic Thai spot in the gorgeous La Isla Shopping village. Built over the lagoon (so it seems as though you're sitting on top of the water itself), you can catch the brilliant sunset and dine in your own private hut. And if you eat in the bar and lounge area, dolphins from the attached aquarium will swim right by your table!
Torre Escencia
At Xcaret Park, a popular eco-park, you can pair epic adventures with epic views. Swim with dolphins, shoot down water slides and explore underwater caves, then ascend the rotating scenic tower, Torre Escencia, to get a panoramic view of Cancun 260 feet off the ground.
For great views, stay near: The Hotel Zone (pictured)
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Q: E-Mail with a for loop Script i'm using will only send one e-mail, instead of 200 odd e-mails.

    Dim OutApp As Object
    Dim OutMail As Object
    Dim cell As Range
    Dim LastRow As Integer

    Application.ScreenUpdating = False
    Set OutApp = CreateObject("Outlook.Application")

    LastRow = Worksheets("DRIVERS").Cells(Rows.Count, 1).End(xlUp).Row

    On Error GoTo cleanup
    Set OutMail = OutApp.CreateItem(0)
    On Error Resume Next
    For r = 2 To LastRow
        With OutMail
            '.To = Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("G" & r).Value
            If Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("F" & r).Value = "X" Then
                .To = "me@me.me" ← Changed for obvious reasons <3
            Else
                .To = Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AL" & r).Value
            End If
            .Subject = "EDN Roster"
            .HTMLBody = "Dear " & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("D" & r).Value & "

" & _
                    "Please find your Roster below!

This Week:
" & _
                    "

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
" & _
                    "
Shift	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("H" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("I" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("J" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("K" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("L" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("M" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("N" & r).Value & "	" & _
                    "
Sign On	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("W" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("Y" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AA" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AC" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AE" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AG" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AI" & r).Value & "	" & _
                    "
Sign Off	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("X" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("Z" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AB" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AD" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AF" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AH" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AJ" & r).Value & "	" & _
                    "

" & _
                    "Next Week:
" & _
                    "

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
" & _
                    "
Shift	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("O" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("P" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("Q" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("R" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("S" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("T" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("U" & r).Value & "	" & _
                    "
Sign On	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AN" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AP" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AR" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AT" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AV" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AX" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AZ" & r).Value & "	" & _
                    "
Sign Off	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AO" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AQ" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AS" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AU" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AW" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("AY" & r).Value & "	" & Worksheets("DRIVERS").Range("BA" & r).Value & "	" & _
                    "

" & _
                    "This email is an automated notification, which is unable to receive replies."
            .Send  'Display
        End With
    Next
    On Error GoTo 0
    Set OutMail = Nothing

cleanup:
    Set OutApp = Nothing
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub

Message works, and if I use .Display it loops through all the employee's, and changes all the necessary information.
I saw a thread from 2016 that the CreateObject had to be outside the For Loop, and that didn't change it.

A: For those playing along, the Set OutMail = OutApp.CreateItem(0) had to be set inside the for loop!

A: I know you've resolved your problem, but I recommend using a separate sub to send the email vs gather the information.
I found one online and adapted it to my needs:
Sub SendEmail(Optional ToAddresses As String, Optional CcAddresses As String, _
Optional BccAddresses As String, Optional Subject As String, _
Optional Body As String, Optional AttachFiles As Variant = False, Optional AutoSend As Boolean = False, _
Optional SendFromAddress As String)
'Adapted from https://www.rondebruin.nl/win/s1/outlook/bmail4.htm

    Dim OutApp As Object
    Dim OutMail As Object

    'Current application, where applicable;
    On Error GoTo Err
    Set OutApp = GetObject(, "Outlook.Application")
NoErr:
    On Error GoTo 0
    Set OutMail = OutApp.CreateItem(0)

    With OutMail

    'Basic Text properties
        .To = ToAddresses
        .CC = CcAddresses
        .Bcc = BccAddresses
        .Subject = Subject
    '---------------------

    'Body; HTML or plain text
        If Body Like "*
*" Then
            .HtmlBody = Body
        Else
            .Body = Body
        End If
     '---------------------

    'Attachments:
        If Not AttachFiles = False Then
            If IsArray(AttachFiles) Then
                For x = LBound(AttachFiles) To UBound(AttachFiles)
                    .Attachments.Add (AttachFiles(x))
                Next
            Else
                .Attachments.Add (AttachFiles)
            End If
        End If
    '---------------------

    'Sender Address
        If Len(SendFromAddress) > 0 Then
            For a = 1 To OutApp.Session.Accounts.Count
                If LCase(OutApp.Session.Accounts.Item(a)) Like LCase(SendFromAddress) Then
                    .sendusingaccount = OutApp.Session.Accounts.Item(a)
                    SendFromAddress = ""
                    Exit For
                End If
            Next
            If Len(SendFromAddress) > 0 Then .SentOnBehalfOfName = SendFromAddress
        End If
    '---------------------

    'Send or display:
        If AutoSend = True Then
            .Send
        Else
            .Display
        End If
    '---------------------

    End With

    Set OutMail = Nothing
    Set OutApp = Nothing
Exit Sub
Err:
        If Err.Number = 429 Then
            Set OutApp = CreateObject("Outlook.application")
            GoTo NoErr
        End If
        On Error GoTo 0
        Err.Raise (Err.Number)
End Sub

Then in your case, you other loop just needs to assemble the HTMLBody as a string variable, then
SendEmail ToAddresses:="me@me.me", Subject:="EDN Roster", Body:=strBody, AutoSend:=True

This makes the code easier to read and maintain, and you can re-use the email sub in different macros.

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I have been teaching intensively for more then 5 years now. I have taught people of all walks of life. And I have found that finishing the border in a basket always causes confusion. That's why I have made this video. It takes you through all the stages of the border. I show and explain at the same time, hopefully being a helpful companion when you are taking your basket through this stage.


A shrub is defined as a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and generally has a rounded shape. The main difference between the two is that a shrub has several main stems growing from ground level, rather than one trunk...The phrase 'smaller than a tree' can be misleading, though. In fact, shrubs can vary in size from ground cover right up to huge bushes.
The conclusion has to be that trees and shrubs are similar but not at all the same. Let's look at the characteristics of each in greater detail.
First, trees, shrubs, and woody vines are the only plants with woody growth, which makes them similar. Many people think, for example, that so-called banana trees are trees, but in fact, they are considered the world's largest herb.
....woody plant having one erect perennial stem (trunk) at least 3 inches in diameter at a point 4 1/2 feet above the ground, a definitely formed crown of foliage, and a mature height of at least 13 feet.
...a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part.
A tree is a tall plant with woody tissue. Trees gather light for photosynthesis through their leaves; this process creates "food" for the tree.
Most of a tree trunk is dead tissue and serves only to support the weight of the tree crown. The outside layers of the tree trunk are the only living portion. The cambium produces new wood and new bark.
The band of tissue outside of the cambium is the phloem. Phloem transports new materials (the sugars created from photosynthesis) from the crown to the roots. Dead phloem tissue becomes the bark of a tree.
The band of tissue just inside of the cambium is the xylem, which transports water from the roots to the crown. Dead xylem tissue forms the heartwood, or the wood we use for many different purposes.
Every year, trees grow two annual rings. In the spring, usually a wider and thinner-walled layer called springwood forms. In the summer, a thicker-walled layer, called summerwood, develops. Annual rings are typical in temperate forest trees.
Some examples of common trees found in the United States include red maple, loblolly pine, sweetgum, Douglas fir, quaking aspen, sugar maple, balsam fir, flowering dogwood, lodgepole pine, and white oak.
...a woody plant with several perennial stems that may be erect or may lay close to the ground. It will usually have a height less than 13 feet and stems no more than about three inches in diameter.
"...a low, usually several-stemmed woody plant", and "a woody plant that has several stems and is smaller than most trees."
Perennials and annuals provide color and variety. Trees add shade and perspective, and usually frame our homes and yards. Shrubs are the plants we relate to—they help us feel a part of the landscape because they bring it down to our level....A shrub or bush is a woody plant with a mature height of between one and a half and 10 feet. Anything smaller is ground cover. Anything larger is a tree. Most bushes are also easy to place in the landscape.
Note that there is some disagreement about the maximum height of shrubs. Goodspeed defines the maximum height of a shrub as 10 feet, while others, as noted above, define the boundary as 13 feet. In any case, both heights are generally less than that of mature trees.
Examples of common shrubs found in the United States include witch hazel, forsythia, lilacs, rose of Sharon, Fothergilla, oakleaf hydrangea, red twig dogwood, holly, King's Gold and Gold Mops, Stewartstonian azalea, roses, and hibiscus.
These definitions serve as good starting points for distinguishing between trees and shrubs, but, as with most things, there are exceptions. As long as you follow the general definitions, though, you should be able to decide whether a plant is a tree or a shrub.
Some trees, such as river birch and Japanese maple may have multiple trunks. And some shrubs can be shaped into small trees by training one main shoot as the trunk.
Hazelnuts...should be trained and grown as a tree because they are more productive as a tree and make a mean-spirited, lousy shrub...When trained as a tree, hazelnuts can grow to about 20 feet high, with an equal spread...They require cross-pollination, so two different varieties need to be planted.


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セガの最強兄弟「ボナンザブラザーズ」
Sega's Strongest Brothers, the "Bonanza Bros."
Arino's tackled a few of the hardest Nintendo games out there, even dabbling in the PlayStation and PC Engine. But now we enter the Genesis era, with an arcade port from the early days: Bonanza Bros. It's a cartoony stealth-action game where you play a sunglasses-clad bandit trying to steal multiple fortunes from a building while avoiding the cops.
While Arino cracks wise that this may be better suited for the Hard no Ace segment, he plugs the cartridge in and begins. He grabs the first two items in stage 1, but soon after is spotted by a guard. He gets past it, but then stumbles upon two of them! He hides behind a wall, hoping for their patrol pattern to break. But he stands there too long, and the clock starts running out! Arino restarts the stage, and continues dying in the same spot on the bottom floor. He does finally grab the last treasure, and now must head for the exit. All that pain later, stage 1 — out of ten — is cleared.
Stage 2 opens up nicely: Arino opens the first door right into one of the guards! But from there it's not so bright. In a vain attempt to trick one of the guards upstairs, Arino fires a shot to distract it. He runs outside, but creeps back to the door only to have the guard open it and flatten him. Oops. He loses another life after that, and since he was also on the last credit, gets a Game Over and goes right back to the title screen. He gets back to stage 2, and this time goes right up to the boss (or boss-like enemy), who's guarding one of the treasures.
Arino carefully hides behind a wall, then ducks out and fires a shot, then hides, then shoots, et ceterea. He knocks out the guard, then continues the hunt for the other treasures. Unfortunately his slip-ups lead him to lose another credit. But the next try is much better. He gets all the treasures and rides down a zipline, then back up to the roof to clear the stage. Stage 3 is inside a casino, and he quickly loses another credit. He fumbles throughout the rest of the stage and eventually exits without any treasures. But, success is success.
Arino continues to stage 4, which is, appropriately, a four-story bank. He ends up alerting a guard dog, and when he hides behind the door, he's foiled by the dog running in and slamming it against him; not again! Unfortunately, he's soon shot down by the guards after that, and loses his last life and credit. He restarts, and we fast-forward to stage 4 again. This next time, Arino discovers a fun little toy: a lever-controlled anvil that temporarily squashes anyone who runs under it. He uses it to flatten a guard, but ends up using it too much and loses due to a Time Over. On the next attempt, he finds more levers and squashes more guards. Eventually he grabs all the treasures and is ready to exit. Luckily the door is right there!
The game moves underground for stage 5, but Arino doesn't last long before getting another fatal Game Over. The second try is much smoother, though, except a close call at the very end. Arino's now more than halfway there. Stage 6 is inside a big jewelry store. He uses some fancy footwork to dodge the guards, but ends up dying the old-fashioned way. But somehow, he makes it through in record time. Stage 7 awaits! The lab in stage 7 has a bunch of robots in the background. When Arino ducks in a corner to evade the guards, his avatar takes a robot head and puts it on himself! Too cute. Unfortunately he still manages to die, and gets sent back to stage 1 for the billionth time. After dying on the way back to stage 7, Arino relaxes with a soothing candy cigarette.
Arino gets past stage 7 on the second attempt, and then heads to stage 8: a cruise liner. He almost has this down to a science by now. He blows through the stage and successfully knocks out every guard he comes across, clearing the stage with just 30 seconds left. And then he doesn't last long in stage 9 before dying. He's now on his last credit again. He manages to knock out three guards in one room, but he ziplines into another and ends up getting hit. Game Over. Will the madness ever manage to end?
In the middle of re-tackling stage 5, AD Urakawa steps in and gives Arino a pair of sunglasses to, in effect, make him the third Bonanza brother. They only seem to deter him, though, as he dies again. Inoko MAX comes into the picture and asks Arino if he can play. "NO!" Inoue tries again, suggesting that a 2-player game will help Arino out. All right fine. Inoue sits down to play, but not before putting on his own sunglasses! Now that everybody looks the part, it's time to begin, starting from stage 1. It's not long before Inoko MAX opens a door right in Arino's face. Cue "wa-waaahhh." They get up to stage 3 and Arino dies again. As Inoue plays on, Arino mimics the anvil lever behind his back. By stage 4, Inoko MAX bows out to let Arino continue on his own. He's a little surprised, but keeps on.
More deaths stack up in stage 5. Arino's understandably exhausted by now. He reaches over to the snack pile and procures a small container of "Puchi Pudding." He slurps the whole thing up and almost chokes! The game continues. Arino makes it back to stage 9. After a couple of tries, he gets the next to last treasure and starts getting his hopes up. Don't worry, it's for the best, as the last floor before the exit is rather easy, and Arino happily runs up to the top and clears the stage with just two lives left. But then he sees the introduction to stage 10 and reels.
Stage 10's pyramid has 10 treasures! Uh oh! With two lives left, can Arino make it through? Things start off OK, but by the time he gets half of the treasures, he dies. And the same thing happens with the next one. Arino uses his last continue. Unfortunately, all the close calls in the world don't add up to success, and he spends the last of his lives. Back to stage 1. He starts resetting the game every time he dies in stage 1, but soon he gets back through the rest of the level and once again reaches stage 10. Before beginning, Arino turns to the camera, puts his sunglasses back on and does a pitch for the second GCCX book and DVD box. Annnd, scene. OK, back to the game.
The stage 10 reprise is much like last time. Arino tries to carefully get around the guards, but eventually gets pinched by the SWAT-looking dudes. Once again he uses his last continue. Eventually he gets everything down to one last treasure. He starts firing at the Bluto-esque guard in front of it. Arino mashes the button as much as he can, and then he and the staff erupt. He fell through a trap door! He didn't die, but he still pauses to take a breath. He tries to get back up the pyramid, but ends up getting hit and dies. Time once again to restart from the beginning. The light at the tunnel has yet to show.
Before restarting stage 10, Arino and AD Urakawa sketch out a map of the pyramid on the whiteboard, numbering each treasure and drawing the best path through that they can think of. The map works OK, but Arino continues to die. Eventually he reaches the last treasure and the trap doors, as well. the suspense builds. He knocks out the guard, but hesitates afterward before jumping. He jumps over the second trap just as the guard wakes up. He almost panics, but manges to get the treasure and run up the steps. The guard throws a bomb, but it doesn't connect. Arino succeeds! Seven hours of play that felt like a lifetime.
After that, the producer chimes in and tells Arino what he'll be playing for the next challenge: the sequel to one of his most difficult challenge games… Ghouls 'N Ghosts. Arino laughs at first, but soon the dread sets in. Urakawa comes in with the game, and then Arino suggests Inoko MAX come in and try it out for preparation. Inoue dies within a minute, and the producer suggests Urakawa do the pre-show preparation. Everyone agrees, and the stage is set.
DVD Event Report
A short segment on the "shareholder's meeting" release event for GCCX DVD Box 2. A conference room in Akihabara's Yamagiwa Soft seats a hundred or so fans, along with Arino, Kibe-kun and the two ADs up front. Arino announces GCCX goods including the Arino figurine (the otakus up front really enjoy that one) and original T-shirt.
After that, Arino signs GCCX "stock certificates" for each of the fans. He meets the creepy guys in Arino uniform costumes, and others give him gifts such as exfoliating pads and diapers for the newborn.
What do you know, another Sega system! This time it's the Game Gear. Arino pulls it out of the box and the first word out of his mouth is "huge!"
OK, it's a handheld, so how do you get the picture set up for broadcast? Engineer Suda's got the solution: he rigs up a tiny CC camera on the table which outputs to the TV. Unfortunately the image quality is rather awful, to say nothing of the Game Gear's own horrible screen. Yeah, it doesn't work. Someone turns out the lights, but that barely helps.
But eventually a better solution is found: use the big camera! Camerman Abe hoists his camera on his shoulder and positions himself behind Arino, pointing the camera down at the Game Gear. It's awkward, but at least everyone can see the screen now. Finally, Arino begins by playing Sonic the Hedgehog.
After dying too many times, he moves on to try something else from the pile. Why not Lemmings! He starts, but has a little trouble understanding the game. He calls over Kibe-kun, who gives him the lowdown. He passes the first stage, then finds something else to play.
Ah, here we go: the timeless Sega classic, Ganbare Gorby!! An action-puzzle game in the vein of Pipe Dream, but with conveyor belts and starring a cartoonish Gorbachev. After that, Arino's had just about enough of this gigantic system and Abe's crotch hovering above him. So long, Game Gear, and thanks for all the physical labor.
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En español | Nearly half of American adults and well over half of American women are trying to lose weight, according to a 2018 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those figures fuel a $70 billion weight-loss industry — and a widespread trade in dubious products that will reduce only your bank account.
Diet scams rank No. 1 among health care frauds reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with on-the-make marketers deploying a variety of tricks to get people to purchase their wares. Some create websites that look like those of legitimate magazines and news organizations and fill them with phony articles claiming that celebrities have achieved amazing results from their products. The FTC recently obtained a $500,000 settlement from affiliate marketers in Florida who the agency said sent emails from hacked accounts to trick potential customers into thinking a friend or family member was urging them to try some weight-loss miracle pill.
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A product or program promises you'll lose a specific amount of weight per day, week or month.
Claims sound too good to be true, such as that you can lose weight while eating as much as you want.
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British death/grind legends CARCASS have posted the video for "The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills," a song from their 2013 album, Surgical Steel.
The band will issue a collection of previously unreleased and hard-to-find tracks this November. Titled Surgical Remission / Surplus Steel, all the songs on the EP were recorded during the Surgical Steel sessions, which was produced by Colin Richardson (NAPALM DEATH, BOLT THROWER, GOREFEST, CANNIBAL CORPSE, SINISTER, RODRIGO Y GABRIELA) and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ACCEPT, EXODUS, TESTAMENT).


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Marvin the Movie? Film-makers appeal for funds to finish biopic of Bristol Mayor
The film, which is set to be called 'Mayor's Race', has been made already, and is currently in post-production
Tristan CorkSenior Reporter
Two independent film-makers are appealing for help to complete and distribute a feature-length documentary film charting the journey of Bristol mayor Marvin Rees.
The film, which is set to be called 'Mayor's Race', has been made already, and is currently in post-production.
It will be an 80-minute story charting Mr Rees' childhood, his failed attempt to win the mayoral election in Bristol in 2012 and climaxing with the victory at last May's contest.
The film is already causing something of a buzz in European film circles, and has been made by a Berlin-based film-maker working alongside a Bristolian.
Loraine Blumental and Rob Mitchell have begun a crowdfunding appeal to fund the final work on the movie, and to get it into film festivals, to distributors and, ultimately, to cinemas and on television.
People who contribute to the fundraising campaign get 'rewards', on a sliding scale, with one of the rewards, for donating 500 Euros, will be the chance to have a half-hour Skype conversation with the Mayor himself.
Loraine Blumenthal and Rob Mitchell, makers of The Mayor's Race documentary about Marvin Rees
The pair got together initially to discuss making a film about the Bristol bus boycott, but realised there was a contemporary story that followed on from that forming in 2011, as Marvin began trying to be chosen to be Labour's candidate in the mayoral election of 2012.
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Mr Mitchell said he thinks people in Bristol perhaps underestimate how powerful Marvin's story is outside of Bristol.
"What's interesting with something like the Bus Boycott is that, in America, they have this kind of history and it's huge, but here, no one outside of Bristol really knows about it, and it's not really seen as important," he said.
"We started this very much with the thread that, in the city which had this bus boycott, now a generation later, a mixed race man can stand for mayor," he added.
Screenshot from The Mayor's Race, a film about Marvin Rees.
"It's as much a story about Bristol and how ready Bristol was for a black man to stand for mayor in 2012. In the end, he didn't win, but that was because of political reasons. We continued to follow him, and when he stood again in 2016, we were back filming," he added.
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Mr Mitchell said Marvin has been 'amazingly accommodating, really generous', as has his family.
"Marvin quite likes to tell his story, he's very media-friendly, and he likes the idea of demystifying his story. In the film, you see him grow, and as a character he cuts quite an impressive figure, regardless of his politics, he comes across well on screen," he said.
"He makes himself quite vulnerable in this film, but he's been very trusting of us as he hasn't seen the film yet at all," he added.
Ms Blumenthal said Marvin's story was interesting to people across Europe and the US – something that is perhaps under-appreciated in Bristol itself, where now people are more concerned with 'what Marvin's doing about council cuts and roadworks'.
"When we started pitching the idea of the film around Europe, at pitching sessions everyone has been very encouraging," she said. "People in Europe and in America get very excited about it, but in England less so."
"People in Bristol, and maybe in Britain, are literally saying: 'I don't care what colour he is, can he do the job?'" added Mr Mitchell. "It's important to stress to everyone in Bristol that the race question is not something that Marvin, and the film itself, is all about. His story is as much, if not more, about the poverty, the class thing. He definitely does not want to be 'the black guy', and the film is about whether someone from his background of poverty could stand, and even win, an election to be mayor."
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In the snippets of the movie in the film-makers' fundraising video, Marvin almost compares himself to Martin Luther King – albeit in a section where he says he shares King's doubts over whether he was able to continue.
Mr Mitchell said that in the first part of the movie – the election campaign in 2012 – there were obvious comparisons with Barack Obama's bid for re-election, which was happening at the same time.
"There's a bit in the movie where he says that he doesn't want to make a comparison with Obama, but given they are both running for election at the same time, there is a comparison to be made. Just him standing means something, it's an achievement in itself," added Mr Mitchell.
Jeremy Corbyn and Marvin Rees visit the Greenway Centre in Southmead to support Lesley Mansell in the Metro Mayor election. (Image: Dan Regan)
"Our job as filmmakers is to tell the story of why it is significant," added Ms Blumenthal. "For me, as an outsider to Bristol, there's a big point of somebody attempting something against all the odds, and that is the story that is going down well among the distributors and the people we've been talking to."
The film-makers have got the backing of the European Rosa Luxembourg Foundation, a fund trying to spread the values of equality through education
One of the rewards in the 'indiegogo' fundraising page will see someone donating 500 Euros and being given a Skype call with Marvin himself.
"It's a really tricky one, that," admitted Mr Mitchell. "Obviously, there's a thing that anyone in Bristol can hopefully get to talk to Marvin for free, so that little reward is not really designed for people in Bristol. No Bristolian ever should have to pay for access to their elected representatives.
"How I envisage that reward is that it be used as something of a teaching aid, I imagine someone hopefully paying that to have Marvin speak to some students in Europe, or at a conference or something, not for people in Bristol to pay for a chance to moan at him about roadworks," he added.
The next task for the film-makers, who have set themselves the target of raising £15,000 in a month, is to put the film through post-production, with much of the money paying for the rights to use archive footage of things like the bus boycott.
Then there is the job of selling the film around film festivals this year, with the hope of a premiere at a cinema later this year in Bristol, a wider release next year and, eventually, a screening on TV later next year.
"We hope Bristol gets behind this, because it is a story about the desire to overcome doubt, and the boundaries between social background and power," added Mr Mitchell.
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I think it is disturbing that the most popular article is about Facebook and Twitter accounts being hacked.
I'm not sure how to define "overreacting" in this instance.
The explanation for it is very simple, simple relevance to the greatest number of people.
While Ron Paul has some degree of facial recognition to certain circles, bitcoin is fairly unfamiliar to individuals who don't frequent economics-focused news media, which is comparatively complex and emotionally stale in comparison to many subjects.
With the Pentagon cutting jobs, I'm sure those who work in government through contract jobs or know someone who does are very concerned, but the pool is still relatively small nationwide, plus they probably frequent FNC let's be frank here.
Mortgages and lending can lack appeal even to people who have mortgages, unless they're about to lose their house, the level of interest is generally less.
Again, student loans apply only towards a certain demographic, and while important (in my mind the source of a possible new bubble about to burst), I don't think the layman typically understands that.


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Playing to capacity audiences during a history-making string of spring and summer shows, the unprecedented "Newsboys United Tour" has been extended through the end of the year. Encompassing 40 more U.S. cities this fall, an initial slate of dates was announced today, with additional shows forthcoming. Click here for the "Newsboys United Tour" schedule.
Showcasing "all the hits... under one roof... for one tour," the "Newsboys United Tour" is set to play a total of 100 shows in 2018. The fall outing will kick-off September 17 in Buffalo, New York, hitting Washington, D.C.; Seattle; Nashville, Tennessee; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Trenton, New Jersey, among numerous other cities, before concluding in December. Comprised of current members Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein and Jody Davis, along with former bandmates Peter Furler and Phil Joel, the mega-group spans the decades delivering hit after hit, from recent chart-toppers "God's Not Dead" and "We Believe" to such classics as "Shine" and "Entertaining Angels."
"We've been so encouraged and humbled at the response from Newsboys fans, not just in the cities we've visited but from people all over the world," said Newsboys' Jeff Frankenstein. "This is so much more than just a tour, it's a celebration of different eras, individuals and the songs that have brought us together."
Sponsored by ChildFund and produced by Premier Productions in partnership with the Newsboys, the fall leg of the "Newsboys United Tour" will once again feature special guest Word recording artist Zealand—founded and fronted by Phil Joel—as well as a special appearance by singer/songwriter Adam Agee.
One of the most influential bands in Christian music history, Newsboys have sold more than 8 million units and amassed eight Gold® certifications, 33 #1 radio hits, four GRAMMY® nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards. Comprised of Michael Tait (lead vocals), Jody Davis (guitar), Jeff Frankenstein (keys) and Duncan Phillips (drums), Newsboys' signature songs include "We Believe," "He Reigns," "Miracles," "Born Again" and their Platinum®-certified mega hit, "God's Not Dead." The latter inspired one of the most popular Christian film franchises of all time.
Pollstar magazine ranks Premier Productions as the largest producer of live Christian events both nationally and all over the world. More than 18 million people have attended a Premier event in over 4,000 concerts worldwide. Premier promotes Tours for Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Worship, Young & Free, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Lecrae, Lauren Daigle, Gaither Homecoming, Sadie Robertson, Newsboys, comedian John Crist, Rend Collective, as well as their annual Winter Jam Tour Spectacular and OUTCRY Tours. Premier Festivals promote 10 of the largest Christian festivals in the U.S., including Winterfest and Kingsfest, and over 80,000 guests have sailed on cruises and gone on adventures through their vacation experience company, Premier Experience.
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The journey to Zealand has been a wild and adventurous one that no one anticipated. Led by Phil Joel, best known for his long-standing role as bass player and vocalist for the multi platinum- selling band Newsboys, and as a solo artist, the band has been faithfully traversing a road that has been as unscripted and unexpected as it has been ordained.
When Phil left Newsboys after 13 years, it wasn't long before the phone started ringing and ministry opportunities began to emerge throughout the United States, New Zealand, Australia and even China. Early on, I was asked to lead worship for a series of youth conferences, shares Phil. At first I wasn't sure if I was the man for the job. I knew I wanted to be involved in more hands-on ministry, but worship leading wasn't on my radar. I guess my radar doesn't always match Gods. He's sneaky like that.
Without even realizing it, Phils perspective began to shift, opening his eyes to a new understanding about worship and his role in it. It was like the lights came on for me, he explains. I realized that leading worship is all about leading people's hearts to a place far beyond a stage or a melody. True worship isn't just about a moment; it's about having an encounter with God that becomes a lasting movement in peoples lives.
For the past few years, Phil and fellow band mates, Ben Bugna (drums), Ben Garrett (guitar) and recent addition Roger Angove (bass) have been operating off the grid, going where they have felt led, ministering where they have been invited, under the radar and outside of the spotlight. It's been a season of growth and preparation for the next chapter, which is aptly entitled Zealand.
Regarding the bands name, Phil explains, my cousin Roger and I are from New Zealand but the name isn't about a country; it's about a state "a state of being zealous for the land God has for each one of us, starting with our relationship with Him".
Raucous, invigorating and deep, Zealand is taking the next step as authentically as it can, staying true to their sound and their mission. Since signing with Word, in May 2015, the band released a EP in 2016 and are set to launch in 2018 with the release of their first full length album 'Liberated' in February, and will be able to be heard and experienced live on the road opening for the Newsboys United Tour 2018.
"We're super excited to be out on the road with Zealand opening for Newsboys United and to have the chance to share the new music and ministry with the wild and crazy Newsie crowds."
Adam Agee
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Since the early 2000s, Adam Agee has performed over 2,000 shows in 20+ countries, sold over 500,000 records, had multiple number one singles, and won several awards in the music world; but if you ask him, he would rather talk to you about the immaculate golf course he just played, or the lively game of pick-up basketball he was in today, or his little kiddos and what they're up to. He loves music, but doesn't let it define him. "I love to write songs about life and a huge part of my life is my faith. The goal is to create great music with lyrics that encourage and challenge instead of tear down. I want people to like my music, but even if they don't, my family loves me and Jesus loves me and that's what's most important."
He began his musical journey in church, playing and singing in the worship band. He and his friends in the youth group formed the band Stellar Kart and played at youth events all over Arizona and the southwest. The group signed their first major record contract in 2003 and went on to make 7 studio albums and 3 EPs. In 2014, Adam got an offer from the iconic Christian Rock group Audio Adrenaline to front the band. He accepted and joined the band, immediately falling in love with the ministry they had started called the Hands and Feet Project in the country of Haiti. As a result of multiple trips to Haiti and seeing the ministry first hand, he began to speak about his experiences from stage. Now, along with being a touring musician, Agee is also an advocate for child sponsorship and humanitarian organizations. He's just released his first solo 'ep "Paper Planes" to rave reviews.
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Teddi Mellencamp Is 'Embracing and Loving' Her Postpartum Body 3 Days After Welcoming Daughter Dove: Pic
By Riley Cardoza
Teddi Mellencamp's new normal! The reality star opened up about her "postpartum reality" three days after giving birth to her and Edwin Arroyave's daughter Dove.
See Celeb Moms' Postpartum Bodies Days After Giving Birth
"It is unbelievable, unconditional love," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 38, captioned a Thursday, February 28, Instagram mirror selfie. "It is an incredibly powerful bond that Dove and I share. It is tears of joy watching Edwin light up when he's with her. It is bursting with pride watching my older kids gently, lovingly and eagerly jump into their newfound big sibling roles. It is very little sleep. … It is feeling a little delirious."
Teddi Mellencamp snaps a pic of her postpartum body. Courtesy of Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram
The Bravo personality, who previously gave birth to daughter Slate, 7, and son Cruz, 5, went on to describe the "mesh" diaper she wore in the hospital and the "high waisted compression panties" she posed in at home.
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"It is embracing and loving this body of mine," John Mellencamp's daughter wrote. "It is lots of laughs when Cruz asks why my stomach hasn't deflated. It is a flood of emotions when multiple lactation specialists tell you that only your right breast is able to breast-feed the baby due to scarring on the left. … It is a constant reminder to live in the moment and feel all the highs and lows that a new baby brings."
The Indiana native gave birth to baby No. 3 on Tuesday, February 25, and shared the infant's name the following day. Us Weekly broke the news in September 2019 that she was pregnant.
"I said to my husband, 'We don't even fit in our cars anymore! Think about it, there's six of us,'" Teddi told Us exclusively at the time. (She and Arroyave, 42, are also raising his 11-year-old daughter, Isabella, from a previous relationship.) "I'm like … 'We're going to start having to look at minivans! What's happening?' We have to really figure it out. We're like, 'Do we convert the playroom? What do we do?' We haven't even made those decisions yet, but we have to."
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She and the Skyline Security Management founder tied the knot in July 2011 in Indiana.
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We are organising the paper work but having troubles finding a marriage celebrant/officant. Do you know of any bi-lingual marriage celebrants here in Stockholm?
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I am looking for a bilingual celebrant for my wedding in Stockholm in August (though official paperwork will be done in Australia). Did you end up finding any last year?
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I now have a great contact in Stockholm, who is a wedding photographer who may be able to recommend someone for you if you are still looking?
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Pixar Rewind: 'The Incredibles'
by Gary Wright
in Disney, Opinions, Pixar
Welcome to the Pixar Rewind! Over the next couple weeks, we at Rotoscopers will analyze every Pixar film ever, and what makes each one so great. At the end of the series, and after the release of 'Inside Out,' we will have a fan vote to determine which film is the best of them all!
Before I begin this article, let me mention a disclaimer. I LOVE The Incredibles. Not only is it my favorite Pixar film of all time, but it is one of my favorite movies, period. I've been obsessed with this movie for the past decade and, in a way, it's one of the movies that made me fall in love with animation and its possibilities. So, yes, I admit that I am biased.
Finding Nemo broke a number of box office records, making Pixar the king of CG animated movies. By 2004, it was clear that Pixar was no one-hit wonder, and that with films like Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc, and Finding Nemo this studio could do no wrong. Naturally, expectations were sky-high for Pixar's next big film.
This time around, Pixar did something different: it brought in an 'outside' director. Brad Bird was, at the time, known for his work on The Simpsons and, of course, The Iron Giant. In fact, Bird pitched the idea for a superhero animated film back in the late 1990s, when The Iron Giant was a commercial disappointment. The Incredibles would become Bird's second feature film, which he wrote as well as directed.
A note on Bird's incredible work on this film: the idea for Bob and his family came from his personal family experiences and career goals at the time. He developed the concept of a superhero family that faced personal struggles at the same time. The entire film was developed from Bird's fascination with the 1960s version of the 'future.' Finally, Edna Mode is voiced by Bird himself. This is proof that he is one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
The Incredibles came at a time when there were very few superhero movies, let alone animated superhero movies. There was no Avengers, no Iron Man, no Dark Knight. Superhero films were more an exception than – as they are today – a rule (2015 alone has had a new Avengers, and will see an upcoming Ant-Man and a Fantastic Four reboot).
At the core of the film is a mundane family. Bob, formerly 'Mr. Incredible,' is done with his superhero days and spends his days at a dull 9 to 5 job. Helen, formerly 'Elastigirl,' is more focused on homemaking duties and taking care of the three kids (Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack). Bob craves a chance to relive the glory days, and he gets this very opportunity in the form of a top secret assignment. When this turns out to be a plot to take over the world, the entire family is called into action to save the day.
From the outset, it feels like a Saturday morning cartoon (which is actually referenced later in the film). It has the superhero, the bad guys, and the day-saving. However, things get real soon and the Saturday morning cartoon feel disappears instantly. Every few minutes, there is an action scene (I can recall at least eight), and each one is bigger and cooler than the last. This was the first time an animated feature had so many grand battles, explosions, and frenetic chase scenes. Albeit the most violent Pixar movie (warranting the PG rating), The Incredibles is worth watching for the dazzling eye candy alone. I could watch the Dash chase scene a million times and still marvel at it ("He runs on water!").
The characters have powers that match their personalities: Bob is the strong foundation of the family, Helen attempts to be flexible to manage her home, Dash is hyperactive, Violet is an awkward teen who wants to disappear, and Jack-Jack… well.
Of note are the supporting characters, Frozone and Edna Mode. Both have memorable scenes and amazing lines which stay with us long after the movie is over. In Syndrome, we have a threatening nemesis, one who actually has a reason and a motive for his actions. He is a stereotypical cartoon supervillain though, but, then again, this is basically an homage to classic superhero cartoons.
The best part of the film isn't just the action or how visually dazzling it is, but how quotable and witty it is. Gentle innuendos are mixed with puns and wordplay. Take, for example, the following scenes:
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And last, but not least, this gem:
Back in eighth grade, I was the school's Incredibles nut superfan. My best friend and I watched the movie a dozen times, and then played the PC game from beginning to end. Twice. Oh, and let's not forget to mention the McDonald's toys. In short, this movie made me take closer notice of Pixar and animation in general. I owe a lot of my passion for animation to The Incredibles, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I love Toy Story 3 or Up as much as the next person, but The Incredibles really means a lot to me. As a kid watching this movie I felt like, if I tried, I could be just as incredible. Today I realize that you don't need superpowers to be great, just the right values. The themes of being true to yourself, believing in your family, and finding true strength within yourself are universal and eternal. This film is the closest to perfection that I have seen.
That's why, in my opinion, The Incredibles is Pixar's biggest, smartest, coolest, and best film.
Sequel. Now!
What are your thoughts on 'The Incredibles'? Do you think it's Pixar's best film?
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