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Death on the Supermarket Shelf (Centerstage Theatre)
Centerstage Theatre in Federal Way kicks of March with the intriguing premiere of "Death on the Supermarket Shelf" (DotSMS), a play written by Centerstage Theatre's managing artistic director Alan Bryce, detailing the events of the 1982 Tylenol scandal. Directed by University of Washington graduate Tina Polzin, Centerstage Theatre pulls together a stellar cast to guide audiences through the myriad of events leading up to the poisoning and the ramifications which continue through today. The result is a compelling, evocative real-life who-done-it drama which also functions as a fitting tribute to the lives that were affected by the events
If you were alive in the early 1980's, you are no doubt familiar with the Tylenol tampering deaths. What we learn in this poignant and visceral production is that most of us have little awareness of the many disturbing details which occurred behind the scenes. It is a case worthy of Mulder and Scully of X-Files fame, complete with a cast of eccentric characters, some complicit in their knowledge, others mere victims or scapegoats manipulated by a corporation and its allies in the media, FBI and law enforcement. What transpires in their short sighted pursuit of protecting a company, frequently at the expense of the public and the victims, is shocking.
Death on the Supermarket Shelf (DotSMS) may not entertain us in the traditional sense by transporting us to some land of make believe, for it is firmly rooted in the reality of this world. A world we are becoming all too familiar with these days, where corporations spend more time, energy and money on protecting themselves from litigation for wrong doing or negligence than they do in prevention and the safety of their customers. While the topic is sobering, this production is a beacon of light, reminding us why we love the theater. DotSMS reveals to us characters which we can relate to and immerses us in their very real and heart-rending tale. It provokes us to think and to question. Most importantly, DotSMS lingers in our minds long after the lights come on, we stand up and exit the theater.
Shrek the Musical (Studio East)
Studio East kicks off summer with their 17th Annual Summer Teen Musical and all lights are green; ogre green and if opening night is any indication, Studio East's "Shrek the Musical" is guaranteed entertainment for all ages. The talented cast had the audience eating from their hands and they were not serving up onions, but parfaits all the way, drawing repeated laughter throughout the performance. While Shrek may believe he is a "crackpot magnet", Studio East proves they are a talent magnet with its latest production "Shrek the Musical", playing through August 3 at the Kirkland Performing Arts Center.
For those not familiar with the play, "Shrek the Musical tells the story of an anti-social ogre named Shrek. Shrek's normal routine is disrupted one day as his swamp home suddenly turns into a fairytale refugee camp, courtesy of a mandate from wicked Lord Farquaad. The mandate requires that all fairytale creatures be rounded up and confined to the swamp. To reclaim his home, Shrek, played by the gifted Christian Obert, must travel to Duloc and confront Lord Farquaad. Farquaad, played by the deliciously evil and brilliant Alex Ascanio agrees to hand over the deed to the land, if Shrek completes a task for him first. Ascanio, even walking on his knees, stands tall, nailing the role of villain to perfection, much to the conflicted joy of the audience.
Along the way, Shrek meets his initially unwanted companion, Donkey, played by the irrepressible Keenan Barr. In Duloc, Farquaad convinces Shrek to rescue a princess for him in exchange for the deed to his home. In the end, Shrek gets more than he bargained for and his life is never the same the again.
The Suit (Seattle Repertory)
The Seattle Rep stuns audiences with their production of the highly anticipated, evocative drama "The Suit" running March 19 through April 6. "The Suit" subtly draws you in with its unassuming austere set design, intimate live musical score and powerhouse cast, but violently interjects an emotional gut punch which leaves you reeling long after you have left the theater. The remarkable performance forcefully confronts audiences and demands their involvement by removing the luxury of remaining unbiased observers. That is not an option with this production.
Based on the short story of the same name written by South African author Can Themba, "The Suit" takes audiences on a wild emotional rollercoaster ride. Challenging our beliefs and inspiring us to reason, "The Suit" compels us to grapple honestly with the messiness of life and people before it expels us back to the world. Leaving us dazed, we are left with a profound sense of respect for those who have mastered the ability to truly forgive others and a deep abiding sadness for those impotent to express their emotions constructively and unable to offer compassion to others. "The Suit" succeeds under the inspired direction of Peter Brook, who hooks audiences with the trifecta of talented musicians, brilliant actors and affable characters only to shake our foundation with an inexplicable adultery.
On the Air (Teatro ZinZanni's)
Teatro ZinZanni's is calling you back to the spiegeltent as it kicks off its new show "On the Air". Directed by Norm Langill, "On the Air" transports the audience back to the Golden Age of Radio, skillfully bringing together an entertaining series of vignettes, including acrobatics, juggling, espionage, music, zany comedy and the hallmark of any Teatro ZinZanni show, masterful improvisation.
The show starts off a bit like an awkward blind first date; unfamiliar characters, lots of noise, chaos and running around, leaving me a bit disoriented and unsure what was going on. I encourage you to hang with it, as like a relationship the show grows stronger and stronger over time. The whacky characters become familiar and lovable, the dashing Host/Juggler (Joel Salom) endearing, the mysterious and limber alien (Vita Radionova) awe-inspiring and the singers (Anki Albertsson and Juliana Rambaldi) transcendent.
Then there is Kevin Kent, the "improvisational humorist" of the show. What can you say about Kevin Kent? His Dr. Danny Delight character, affectionally called "Double D" and later you find out why, is an intriguing concoction comprised of one part Southern Preacher, one part Robin Williams and one part Liberace. Those components add up to one hysterical, over-the-top, surprisingly funny and quick witted shot of energy. Kent awakens the audience and draws them in every time he steps into the spotlight. He adeptly engages the audience with whichever character he is portraying and manages to draw forth laughter with his clever retorts, awkward scenarios and he never fails to capture the full attention of the audience. His final bit as the queen in drag was inspired, sinfully delicious, wrong and left the participating audience member wondering how he let that moment get away from him.
Frank Olivier's Twisted Cabaret – My Twisted Valentine (Hale's Palladium)
Are you tired of the same old milquetoast, bland and inoffensive entertainment? Looking for something new, edgy and a bit avant-garde to take your significant other out for a Valentine's Day show? If you have a pulse and answered yes, then fear not for Hale's Palladium (located behind Hale's Brewery in Ballard) has just the show for you. Be forewarned, while this show is edgy and maniacally twisted, it is considered by its press release to be 'family friendly' but not geared to children under the age of 8. The show is "Frank Olivier's Twisted Cabaret – My Twisted Valentine" and it is a bizarre hysterical assortment of entertaining vignettes ranging from juggling, unicycle riding, sleight of hand magic, cross-dressing, stilt walking, improv and several other exotic skills, complete with a live band which adds up to loads of laughs and one very memorable night for all in attendance.
It was a bitterly cold evening when I arrived at the show. Those of us standing in line outside were huddled together for warmth, as the winds chilled you to the bone. We eagerly pressed forward the moment they opened the house, just so we could get inside and recover the feeling in our fingers and toes. After a bit of a mix up where they were not sure exactly where to put me, I was finally seated off to the right of the stage at one of the small tables which were crowded about the stage. Behind me were several rows of seats, resembling something you might find at a high school football game. My drink sat precariously perched in front of me and I could not be sure if it was the floor, the table or both which were not level, but something was definitely off.
The Atomic Bombshells are "Lost in Space" (The Triple Door)
A spectacular alien assault on the senses dazzles at the Triple Door as The Atomic Bombshell's "Lost in Space" invasion leaves audiences weak from laughter. Through a series of loosely connected vignettes, "Lost in Space" launches audiences on an interplanetary adventure with stalwart hosts, Captain Jasper McCann and his enthusiastic First Mate Lou Henry Hoover. Along their journey, we encounter a wild assortment of exotic and sensual aliens decked out in a stunning array of intricately detailed costumes (courtesy of Jamie von Stratton) which held audiences spellbound throughout.
"Lost in Space", which ran from November 13 through November 16th, is a well-produced and choreographed, over-the-top campy burlesque show designed to titillate and amuse audiences. The show succeeds on every level, driven behind the creative force which is Kitten La Rue, who skillfully weaves a compelling and memorable series of choreographed scenes. Several of these scene paid tribute to sci-fi classics like Fritz Lang's "Metropolis", Roger Vadim's "Barbarella", Arthur C. Clarke's "2001" and "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman". There is even a humorous nod to local Seattle coffee culture, in an unforgettable scene depicting three aliens first experience at an espresso shop. Captain Jasper McCann and First Mate Lou Henry Hoover shine as the creative glue that connects these scenes together. They keep the show from the threat of ever losing steam from the dramatic synchronized opening performance done to Richard Strauss' 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' booming in the background."
The Hobbit – A Musical (Studio East)
Studio East brilliantly brings the enchanted lands of Middle Earth to the stage with their 2013-2014 season kickoff production of "The Hobbit - A Musical". Based on the 1972 adaption by Ruth Perry (music by Allan Jay Friedman and lyrics by David Roger) of the beloved classic by J.R.R. Tolkien, it recounts the story of the most unlikely of heroes, an unassuming Hobbit by the name of Bilbo Baggins. Directed by Lani Brockman and choreographed by Jenny Mitchell with musical direction by David Duvall, "The Hobbit - A Musical" runs from October 18 - November 3 over at Studio East Mainstage Theater in Kirkland. The show is double casted (I watched Cast B), so you may want to see the show more than once to experience both casts.
"The Hobbit – A Musical" begins innocently enough with Bilbo pleasantly listening to his high-spirited nephew Frodo outside of his hobbit hole. Bilbo Baggins, played with surprising empathy and warmth by the gifted Robert Kinsfather, lovingly indulges his young nephew played by the absolutely adorable Grace Hiley, as he reads from a book containing tales of magic rings, monsters and adventures which lay beyond their quiet home in the Shire. I was impressed by Kinsfather's ability to so convincingly portray the gentle but honorable and fiercely loyal spirit which is Bilbo Baggins. His performance continues to get stronger, as the production goes on.
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Miscellaneous Projectile Weapons
Name: Sling
Type: Projectile
Subtype: Sling
Element: None (Pebble: Earth)
Ailment: None
Power: 6 (Pebble: 5)
Ammo: 1 (Sling-Bullet, Pebble)
Information: A relative of the Slingshot, but one distant enough that it doesn't count as Bow-type. Its ammunition is called "sling-bullets," and while it can only hold one at a time, like a Slingshot the user can load it and fire in the same turn, making it more efficient than a Bazooka. That being said, if the user doesn't have any ammo, they can just pick up a rock to use instead; rocks count as the same Pebble item used for Slingshot ammo, which can also be thrown to attack without either of the weapons, but it will do the most damage when slung from a Sling (though still less than using a proper sling-bullet). Like with the Slingshot, finding and picking up a Pebble in mid-battle takes up a turn, and each Pebble takes up a slot in a character's inventory, whereas Sling-Bullets come in packs of 10, so they're generally the better choice, unless you want the Earth Elementality.
Name: Venusian Raygun
Subtype: Laser
Element: None
Ammo: Infinite
Information: A type of laser gun used by the tiny Space Piranhas that inhabit Piranha Planets. It's similar to a Shrooblaster, but has a flared dish around the antenna-like barrel, and instead of firing a single round pulse, it emits a thin, continuous beam, though this is a similar pinkish color to Shroob shots. Perhaps the Piranha Plants are native to Venus and came to the Mushroom World via their Piranha Planets... hence the term Venus flytrap.
Name: Grapple Gun
Subtype: Grapple
Information: A gun that fires a grappling hook attached to a rope, allowing the user to be pulled up to high places. As such, in the field it grants the user a maximized Platform stat of 9, although depending on the game the Maestro may limit its use to specific grapple points. It is not much use in battle, although it does not run out of ammo since it pulls the hook back after every use.
Name: Leaf Blower
Subtype: Blower
Element: Wind
Information: A backpack engine with a tube on one side designed to blow out air in order to move around light debris such as fallen leaves. This one is solar-powered with a large battery so as to effectively never run out of power, and since air is all around, ammo isn't a problem save for unusual situations like being underwater or in space. That being said, it isn't designed as a weapon, so it only deals very minor Wind damage, only potentially being useful against someone who's weak to Wind. But it may have applications in field puzzles.
Name: Super Scope
Subtype: Scope
Ailment: Paralysis, Turns: 1, Chance: 1/6
Power: 1, 3, 6
Hits: 6, 2, 1
Ammo: 30
Information: An energy gun that can either be fired rapidly for multiple low-damage hits per turn, or charged up for fewer, stronger hits. The options are 6 hits dealing only 1 damage each, 3 hits each dealing 2, or one hit dealing 6. Executing any of these three options uses up 6 points out of the gun's energy reserves of 30, although a fourth option is to only fire a single weak shot dealing 1 damage, which only uses up 1 ammo point. Either way, the gun is useless after it runs out of energy; it can be recharged at certain locations in the field, but generally not in mid-battle.
Name: Ultra Scope
Information: A Super Scope with twice the maximum energy capacity.
Name: Mr. Laser Shades
Subtype: Shades
Power: 19
Target: One to Two
Ammo: 5
Information: A pair of sunglasses modified into a deadly energy weapon by the Stickmen. They unleash two laser blasts per turn for massive damage, but can only fire five shots before running out of juice. Like the Super Scope, they can be recharged at certain spots in the field, but generally not in mid-battle.
Name: Taser
Subtype: Taser
Element: Thunder
Ailment: Paralysis, Turns: 3, Chance: 75%
Information: A device designed to deliver a paralyzing electric shock without causing permanent harm. It is used by police and citizens alike as an alternative to lethal weapons.
Name: Tranquilizer Gun
Subtype: Tranquilizer Gun
Ailment: Sleep, Turns: 5, Chance: 100%
Ammo: 1 (Tranquilizer Dart)
Information: A gun that fires darts containing a liquid sedative to put the target to sleep. This is designed for zoologists and such, not combat, so it can only hold one dart at a time, making it as inefficient as a bazooka.
Name: Blowgun
Subtype: Blowgun
Ailment: Poison, Sleep, or None
Power: 0, 1
Ammo: 1 (Poison Dart, Tranquilizer Dart), 30 (Grapes, Homing Grapes)
Information: A long, narrow tube into which one can blow in order to propel a small projectile, usually a poisonous dart. It can only hold one dart at a time, making it function similarly to a bazooka; however, taking after Lanky Kong's weapon in Donkey Kong 64 , it can also fire grapes, and since grapes come in bunches of 30 that count as one item, an entire bunch of 30 can be loaded into a Blowgun at the same time (though only one is fired at a time, and they only do 1 damage). Like the other Kong weapons, there's also a homing variety of ammo, although unlike the rest of them, regular and homing grapes can't be loaded in at the same time—but homing grapes come in bunches of 30 as well, allowing the Blowgun to hold more homing ammo than any other Kong weapon. Homing grapes still only do 1 damage, though.
Name: Point-of-View Gun
Subtype: Point-of-View Gun
Ailment: User's Status, Chance: 100%
Information: A device designed by Deep Thought and commissioned by a consortium of intergalactic angry housewives. It momentarily makes the target see things from the user's point of view, transferring the user's Status Conditions to the target, turns remaining or damage to the 5-HP mechanism included.
Name: Fire Antibody
Subtype: Antibody
Power: Attack x2, Target: All
Ammo: Fire Pathogens (Stored in Item Inventory)
Information: A red, eight-eyed antibody from the bloodstream of Dr. Zeus's brother, Mr. Hades. It modifies the host's immune system to resist Fire Pathogens, so the host can use them to attack. Contrary to basically every rule, the power of the attack depends on the user's Attack Power, the attack hits all enemies, and the Pathogen is not loaded into the Antibody, but used like an attacking item. Ammo is therefore limited by the size of your inventory. This was the first "weapon" that Project U acquired in Dr. Zeus's Green Eggs and Spam , though he didn't learn of its origins until later into Dr. Zeus's story.
Name: Water Antibody
Ammo: Water Pathogens (Stored in Item Inventory)
Information: A blue, eight-eyed antibody from the bloodstream of Dr. Zeus's much friendlier brother, Prof. Poseidon. It works just like the Fire Antibody, but with Water Pathogens, and it was Project U's second "weapon" in Green Eggs and Spam . In the original Something , the name "antibodies" was used for the fired projectiles, which looked like what are now the one-eyed Pathogens. Either way, the eight-eyed design is capable of blinking in many different patterns, which at the time represented the height of my programming prowess.
Name: Lightning Antibody
Ammo: Lightning Pathogens (Stored in Item Inventory)
Information: A yellow antibody from the bloodstream of Dr. Zeus himself, and the final "weapon" in U's primary arsenal, allowing the user to wield Lightning Pathogens. According to the game's background lore, these three antibodies were scattered across the multiverse when the three brothers each lost a single drop of blood in their battle against King Asgard, the original ruler of the Land of Asgard, which Dr. Zeus took over after his death.
Name: Vacuum Block
Subtype: Block
Ailment: Inhaled (see Information)
Power: n/a
Information: A block of the floating-over-your-head Mario variety that, when stricken from below, causes the striker to inhale with the force of a hurricane. This deals no damage, but may tear off parts of certain enemies or even inhale small enemies entirely, allowing for game mechanics resembling Bowser's in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story . Since the inhaler doesn't make contact with enemies, the Vacuum Block is treated as a projectile weapon, meaning that whacking people with it as a melee attack would be equivalent to pistol whipping and only deal Attackx1 damage (this melee attack does not count as Wind-type, but inhaling does, which means that enemies immune to Wind cannot be inhaled).
Name: Fenton Thermos
Subtype: Thermos
Ailment: Trapped inside (ghosts only)
Information: A coffee thermos modified into a ghost-catching device by Jack and Maddie Fenton. Its beam has no effect on non-ghosts, but sucks ghosts inside, where they can't escape until it's opened back up. They are not actually harmed by this, however, so short of keeping them inside forever it's not a permanent solution. It can hold an infinite number of ghosts at once, but there may be some danger of ones already inside getting out if it's opened to add more. This is the kind of mechanic that a game of Arpeggio would need to be built around in order for it not to be overpowered.
Name: Color Gun
Subtype: Colorizer
Ailment: Colorized (see Information), Chance: 100%
Information: A gun used primarily by criminals in LEGO City. It stores a special color solution that can change the color of whatever it hits. The gun can only store one color at a time, but can fire an infinite number of shots of that color. To change the color in the gun, the user must find a Color Swapper machine in the field. Some objects in the field respond to being changed to certain colors, and in battle, colorization changes the Elemental Modifiers of the target, which can be used to give opponents weaknesses to your team's Elements, or to give your team resistances to enemies' Elements. Colorization lasts until the battle ends but will be removed by items and abilities that cure Status Problems. The available colors and their modifiers are as follows, and the color currently stored in the Color Gun should be listed in parentheses after its name in a character's weapon inventory.
Earth +2 -- +2 +2 -2 x0 -- +2 -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Ice +2 +2 -- -- +2 +2 x0 -- -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Water +2 x0 +2 +2 -2 +2 +2 -- -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Wind -- -- -- -- +2 +2 -- x0 -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Fire x0 -2 -- -- +2 -2 +2 +2 -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Thunder -- +2 x0 -- -- -2 -- -- -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Poison -- -- -- x0 +2 -- -- -- -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Plant -2 +2 -- -- x0 +2 -- -- -- +2 +5 -2 x0 HP VP MP XX
Name: Super Color Gun
Ailment: Colorized, Chance: 100%
Information: An upgraded version of the Color Gun capable of storing all of the available colors at once, eliminating the need for Color Swappers. The user simply chooses their desired color when firing.
Name: Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device (ASHPD or Portal Gun)
Subtype: Portal Gun
Power: (see Information)
Hits: (see Information)
Information: A gun designed by Aperture Science that can create two linked portals against flat surfaces. This of course opens up an entirely new method of traversing the field, allowing many obstacles to be bypassed, and for the Maestro to design field puzzles similar to Portal 's test chambers. In battle, both portals can be repositioned in one turn, and they have the following uses (none of which cost any VP):
Use #1: One portal is placed on the ceiling and the other is then fired underneath an enemy, causing the enemy to fall out of the ceiling and receive damage from a Long Fall. This does not work on flying enemies and cannot be used at all if there is no ceiling in the battlefield, although any surface large enough to support a portal and high enough off the ground can count as a "ceiling" in this case—it could be a vertical wall, but obviously the technique will not work if both portals face upward. Once this is used, the portals remain there until placed elsewhere, but serve no further purpose, as enemies are not likely to fall through again on their own.
Use #2: A variation of Use #1, the upper portal is placed above a second enemy, causing the first enemy to fall onto the second one. In this case, each target takes damage equal to the falling target's Weight stat, and Long Fall damage is not involved. The falling character can fall onto and damage a flying character, but again a flying character cannot fall. If either target is Electrified, Reciprocal, Spiky, etc., these conditions will damage the other target.
Use #3: Both portals are placed near one character specified as the "portal-jumper-inner," and following this, all attacks targeting the portal-jumper-inner will miss (explained as the character jumping through the portals just before being stricken) except for fieldwide multitarget attacks and psychic attacks. Unlike Uses 1 and 2, once Use #3 is set up, the character will continue to dodge all attacks indefinitely, but since only two portals can exist at once, if another use of the Portal Gun is executed, the dodging effect will then end until reestablished.
Use #4: In this case, the user of the ASHPD uses their turn to specify that they will be using portals to redirect the next attack targeting them, but does not technically place the portals until under attack. (If they are not attacked during that turn, then nothing happens, and they can act normally during the next turn, but will not redirect any later attacks unless they specify this option again on future turns.) If attacked, the character will automatically use portals to redirect the incoming attack and will take no damage from it. The character can choose to redirect the attack toward an enemy (or choose not to), but obviously, melee attacks cannot be redirected toward the actual attacker—instead, the attacker can be made to take Long Fall damage as per Use #1; if redirected toward another enemy, the other enemy will take the attack's damage, but the attacker will not take any damage. If the attack is projectile, the very attacker can be targeted. If the attack is multitarget, only the Portal Gunner is protected, not their teammates. Psychic attacks cannot be redirected with portals, and like Uses 1 and 2, the portals must be repositioned each new turn for the effect to work again.
Notes: While it would seem an attractive prospect to trap an enemy in an infinite fall using floor and ceiling portals, officially this is not allowed, and explained as the enemy managing to move sideways out of the portal tunnel, just as Chell can (as such, if attempted, this would result in Use #1 rather than enemy paralysis). Also, the Maestro may specify some surfaces as unable to support portals, and some characters, such as GLaDOS, may have the ability to deactivate existing portals, which could for example end the dodging effect of Use #3. Lastly, if a player comes up with a creative use of portals not covered by the options listed here, it might be able to be executed without the need for writing up a special attack and spending VP just like these techniques, but it is possible to design armed special attacks for the Portal Gun just like for any other weapon.

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Gameplay: Platform, Shooter
Published by: Nintendo of America Inc.
Developed by: Capcom Co.
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
Mega Man defeated Dr. Wiley again and returned peace and tranquility to people. To prevent his further attempts to take over the world, the World Alliance of Robotics was created. Thanks to financial support from the mystical Mr. X, scientists and robotics from around the world managed to create eight most powerful combat robots to protect humanity. The organization decided to hold a championship between robots to test their combat skills. But before he began, Mr. X announced to the world that in fact he was driving Dr. Wiley. Now he decided to take matters into his own hands and programmed robots to take over the world. Now Mega Man has to eliminate the new threat. After the battle with Mr. X, Mega Man learns that he is Dr. Wiley, and his disguise is another trick, and Mega Man must once again defeat him.
M.Buster - Standard type of weapon. If you hold down the attack button, you can increase the power of the blaster.
Y.Spear - Yamato Spear. Shoots a line of spearheads. The similarity of the Eagle Gun from the 3rd part of the game.
W.Storm - Tornado. Launches a tornado that takes the enemy away. Graphically, a copy of the Air gun from the 2nd part of the game, and works like Snakes from the third.
B.Attack - Snowflake. Releases 4 snowflakes that fly along the trajectory. Very quickly exhausted.
F.Blast - Flame. A weapon of a distant defeat, shoots a bundle of flame on the ground, and it creates a small wall for a few seconds.
P.Barrier - Plant Barrier. Creates a shield that destroys weak enemies, disappears when in contact with the enemy or his attack. Similarity of a leafy shield from the 2nd part of the game.
C.Knight - Spike Ball. Throws a ball, he comes back. You can throw diagonally. The similarity of the Powerful fist and Shuriken from the 3rd part of the game.
T.Silver - Tomahawk. Throws a tomahawk, which flies in an arc upwards.
C.Flash - Centaur Flash. Destroys all enemies on the screen. "Wind Man" is vulnerable to this weapon. The similarity of Stop Time from Mega Man 2 and Bright Flash from the 4th part of the game.
Beat - causes a mechanical birdie, "Beat". Which helps in battle. To get it, you need to collect at the levels of 4 letters (BEAT).
Jet - Replaces Jet Rush and Spring. Equips you with a jet pack. Energy is infinite, if it ends, it is automatically replenished. In this mode, you can not use the slip (roll). It is given after the destruction of Plant Man's robot boss.
Rush Power Adapter - Equips you with power gloves that do a lot of damage. If you hold down the attack button to the maximum, then you can break the blocks. It is given after the destruction of the robot boss Flame Man.
Energy Balancer - Recovers energy for a special weapon without having to select it. You can find it at the Tomahawk Man level.
E (Energy Cell) - fills the health scale completely. Portable, can be used at any time. But you can not carry more than 9 pieces at a time.


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Thank you, Justice Gorsuch
Bret Stephens
It may take a terrorist attack, a war or some other national emergency, but America will one day thank Justice Neil Gorsuch for his stirring words last week in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo. "Government," he wrote in a concurrence to the 5-4 majority opinion, "is not free to disregard the First Amendment in times of crisis."
The case arises from restrictions Andrew Cuomo imposed by executive order in October that sharply limit attendance at houses of worship in zones designated by the New York governor as pandemic hot spots. In so-called orange zones, attendance is capped at 25 people; in red zones, at 10. That goes for churches and synagogues that can seat hundreds and that were already limiting attendance, barring singing, practicing social distancing and taking other precautions.
The Catholic diocese, along with Agudath Israel of America and affiliated entities, sued, arguing the restrictions amounted to religious discrimination. The crux of the matter was that businesses in orange and red zones, ranging from liquor stores to bike shops to acupuncturists, were subject to no such restrictions because the governor had deemed them "essential."
"So, at least according to the governor, it may be unsafe to go to church, but it is always fine to pick up another bottle of wine, shop for a new bike or spend the afternoon exploring your distal points and meridians," Gorsuch wrote. "Who knew public health would so perfectly align with secular convenience?"
The Supreme Court's decision only temporarily prevents Cuomo from enforcing his executive order, pending a decision by a U.S. Court of Appeals. But it marks an important departure from similar cases earlier this year, in which the court deferred to the judgment of governors for how best to handle the pandemic. It also rejects the view (argued by New York state) that Cuomo treats houses of worship in red zones more favorably than he does, say, movie theaters. The right to the free exercise of religion, even if subject to regulation, deserves greater deference than the right to attend your local cineplex.
What changed? Most obviously, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her replacement by Amy Coney Barrett.
But other factors clearly weighed on Gorsuch and the four other conservative justices who voted with him. (Chief Justice John Roberts dissented.) One was time. It was one thing for courts to defer to executive authority in the early days of the crisis. But how long can governors override fundamental rights? "Even if the Constitution has taken a holiday during this pandemic, it cannot become a sabbatical," Gorsuch wrote.
Another was the game of Hot Zone Whac-a-Mole that Cuomo tried to play with the court as the case was working its way through the legal system, by switching the affected areas' designations back to "yellow." That was enough to convince Roberts and other dissenters that they could leave well enough alone, at least for now. But, as Gorsuch noted, one also has to be modest about judicial modesty: "We may not shelter in place when the Constitution is under attack. Things never go well when we do."
That's a thought that ought to inspire everyone, liberals most of all. Imagine slightly different circumstances, in which, say, a conservative governor of a red state had used pandemic concerns last summer to impose draconian limits on public protests and that he had done so using color-coded maps that focused on denser urban areas and that seemed to apply most restrictively to predominantly Black neighborhoods.
Now imagine this governor had, at the same time, loosened restrictions on large gatherings such as motorcycle rallies, business conventions and football games — on the grounds that these were essential to the economic well-being of the state. Any objections?
The point here isn't that the interests of public safety and respect for executive authority must always and fully give way to the assertion of constitutional rights. They shouldn't and don't. Nor is the point that the behavior of religious communities during the pandemic has been beyond reproach or beyond the reach of justifiable legal sanction. It hasn't.
The point is there are no second-class rights — and the right to the free exercise of religion is every bit as important to the Constitution as the right to assemble peaceably, petition government for redress, and speak and publish freely. That goes in circumstances both ordinary and extraordinary. As Justice Samuel Alito put it in a speech this month that caused some gnashing of teeth: "All sorts of things can be called an emergency or disaster of major proportions. Simply slapping on that label cannot provide the ground for abrogating our most fundamental rights."
There is a perennial danger that rights denied or abridged during one emergency for one class of people will ultimately be denied during another emergency for another class. The reverse is also true. The victory for conservatives in last week's ruling will be a victory for liberals somewhere down the road. The precedent set by the ruling, and the power of Gorsuch's concurrence, will make the victory sweeter.
Bret Stephens writes for The New York Times.


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By Katya Pollock (PO'21) In March 2019, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announced that they had secured the last ISIS stronghold in Syria, the small town of Baghouz at the eastern border of the country. In the nearly five years since ISIS's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, first declared the creation of an Islamic caliphate, the…
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Category: Poetry Tags: african, Benjamin Kwakye, poetry, Praise for Kwakye
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Whether working from traditional sources of inspiration like the praise poem or the dirge, or deploying, in a modernist way, taut, condense, yet powerful imagery that must be unraveled to get at meaning … Kwakye shows himself a complete master of the poetic art.
– Professor Eustace Palmer
[A] language which echoes no known poets, a voice … singular in its unconventionality …
– Tanure Ojaide, Poet and Frank Porter Graham Professor of Africana Studies, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Kwakye's writing contains exuberant humor…and cutting insights into human nature….
– Kirkus Reviews
The author of several works of fiction and poetry, Benjamin Kwakye is the winner of two regional Commonwealth Writers Prize awards, for Best First Book and Best Book. His other awards include the Afrique Newsmagazine WEB DuBois Award for Literature, the IPPY Gold Award for Adult Multicultural Fiction, and the Illumination Book Award for Poetry (Bronze). Innocence of Photographs was a finalist for the 2019 Snyder Poetry Prize. His novel, The Clothes of Nakedness, has been adapted for radio as a BBC Play of the Week. Kwakye's poetry has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies. He holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. He is a director of The Africa Education Initiative. Kwakye lives in Michigan with his family, Margaret, Nana, Jeede and Kristodia.
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The  is the 24th edition of the Japan Film Professional Awards. It awarded the best of 2014 in film which had not received any Japanese award at that time. The ceremony took place on May 9, 2015 at Theatre Shinjuku in Tokyo.

Awards
Best Film: Hyakuen no Koi
Best Director: Masaharu Take (Hyakuen no Koi)
Best Actress: Fumi Nikaidō (My Man, Hotori no Sakuko)
Best Actor: Sosuke Ikematsu (Love's Whirlpool, Umi o Kanjiru Toki, Otona Drop, Pale Moon)
Best New Director: Yūki Yamato (Otogibanashi Mitai, Count Five to Dream of You)
Best New Actress: Rina Takeda (Iya Monogatari Oku no Hito)
Popularity: Team Telekura Canonball 2013
Special: Tōru Shinagawa (No no Nanananoka)

10 best films
 Hyakuen no Koi (Masaharu Take)
 My Man (Kazuyoshi Kumakiri)
 Hotori no Sakuko (Kōji Fukada)
 Love's Whirlpool (Daisuke Miura)
 No no Nanananoka (Nobuhiko Obayashi)
 Bokutachi no Kazoku (Yuya Ishii)
 Umi o Kanjiru Toki (Hiroshi Ando)
 Nishino Yukihiko no Koi to Bōken (Nami Iguchi)
 Mizu no Koe o Kiku (Masashi Yamamoto)
 Otogi Banashi Mitai (Yūki Yamato)

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2015 in Japanese cinema
Japan Film Professional Awards
May 2015 events in Japan

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Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Snow coats the mountains, forests, and valleys in sparkling white. Frosty air brings clear blue skies. Waterfalls and lakes freeze in time. The heavy snows of the Japanese Alps make Nagano a winter wonderland.
Enjoy a myriad of winter activities in Nagano's ski resorts, glades, and mountains. Over 80 ski resorts can be found around the prefecture, many of which were featured during the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. In addition to their world-class courses and majestic scenery, they offer winter activities like snowmobiling, tubing, and more.
And after a long day in the cold, there's nothing better than sitting by a crackling fire or soaking in a steamy hot spring bath. Don't forget some spectacular winter festivals that keep us warm during the long nights, whether through copious amounts of sake, raging bonfires, or both!
See our recommendations below for enjoying Nagano's winter to the fullest!
Nagano's mountains are home to fabulous ski resorts with a wide variety of courses, plentiful powder, and beautiful views. Nagano's ski season begins in mid-December and continues through April, with some resorts remaining open during Golden Week (the first week of May).
Most skiers and snowboarders flock to the Hakuba Valley, Shiga Kogen, or Nozawa Onsen, Nagano's most famous ski areas. You can see a list of Nagano's ski resorts and their current statuses here.
At the base of the Northern Japanese Alps, the Hakuba Valley features incredible mountain views and Olympic skiing. Hakuba is very popular among international guests, in part thanks to its wealth of restaurants and bars which give to a lively nightlife.
Hakuba Happo-one is Hakuba's largest resort with over 1km of vertical drop and a longest run of 8km. It's especially popular for mogul skiers, but it has something for everyone regardless of level.
Tsugaike Kogen Snow Resort is a perfect place to begin your skiing or snowboarding career or to enjoy time together with the family. Its wide-open beginner's course at the base of the mountain gives you plenty of room to learn.
Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort: nothing beats it when it comes to powder. The resort is bowl-shaped, meaning you won't accidentally leave the resort, and the tree area in the middle is deemed a self-responsibility area–you're free to go in, at your own risk, of course.
Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has arguably the most beautiful scenery of all of Hakuba's resorts, especially with the addition of Hakuba Mountain Harbor earlier this year.
The pristine highlands of Shiga Kogen encompass the 1,300 to 2,300-meter-high plateau above the town of Yamanouchi. With 40 lifts across 19 ski areas, Shiga Kogen is the largest skiing destination in Japan. To the north of Yamanouchi is Kita Shiga Kogen, a collection of ski resorts on the slopes of the northern Shiga and Kosha mountains.
Shiga Kogen's serene natural scenery and variety of courses will bring the explorer in you to life. You can spend days trying to cover every course around the mountain! For the best views, visit the Yokoteyama Ski Area and take the lift to the top of the mountain, stopping for a bite to eat at the summit's crumpet café. For long runs, head to Oku Shiga or Yakebitai. Ichinose is a good spot for beginners and also has plenty of restaurants nearby for lunch.
Ryuo Ski Park is a well-rounded resort with something for everyone. It is well-known for its SORA terrace at the top of its gondola lift, and has a variety of snow activities aside from skiing and snowboarding, like tubing and snow buggy rides.
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort has one of the longest runs in Nagano at a total length of 10km. You'll love flying down its scenic courses and blasting through the powdery terrain at the top of the mountain. But it's not just the runs themselves that attract people here, one of Nozawa's main charms is its pedestrian-friendly hot spring town, which is just a short walk from the hill. The town retains its traditional atmosphere while making room for stylish restaurants, cafes, and bars. Around town are 13 public hot spring baths where you can soak away your fatigue to prepare for another day of skiing.
Don't get stuck hibernating indoors during the long winter evenings. Instead, experience traditional Japanese festivals and other lively events!
Iiyama City is a part of Japan's "Snow Country," where heavy snowfall completely covers the landscape. While the snow has been a burden for a long time, residents of Iiyama have taken it and turned it into something enjoyable once again. Now, for two days in February, you can see magnificent snow sculptures in a range of Japanese motifs, from popular anime characters to bullet trains.
Another popular aspect of Iiyama during winter is the Iiyama Kamakura Restaurant. At night during the festival, the igloos here are lit up and you can enjoy beautiful scenery of the igloos and fireworks in the sky.
See more details about the festival here.
The Nagano Lantern Festival is held annually in reminder of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. Zenkoji is bathed in the five Olympic colors, and beautifully-crafted lanterns fill the street between the station and temple. During the illumination a number of other events will happen as well, such as musical performances, sake-tasting and more.
On January 15th of every year, the villagers of Nozawa Onsen celebrate the Dosojin Matsuri, a fire festival of epic proportions. Male villagers battle with fiery bundles of straw to burn down a mock shrine built for the festival. 25-year-olds defend the shrine while 42-year-olds sit atop it–both ages considered unlucky for men in Japan. Through the cleansing flames, they rid themselves of their bad luck and pray for the health and success of the first-born sons, as well as for the harvests in the coming year.
Every year from late January through early February, the Kiso Valley hosts their ice lantern festival along the ancient Nakasendo trail. Beautifully-preserved Edo period buildings glow with warm candlelight and locals set up stalls with festival foods and free hot sake and soup. Interact with local kiso people, try some of its delicious sake, and enjoy the romantic atmosphere of these post towns forgotten by time.
For those unfamiliar with the Kiso Valley, highlights include the Narai, Kisofukushima, and Tsumago post towns, as well as Magome to the south. Many visitors walk the hiking trail which follows the Nakasendo between Tsumago and Magome post towns, or walk along the kilometer-long street of Narai. Kisofukushima is home to two of Kiso's sake breweries, Nanawarai and Nakanorisan, and has several hot spring hotels and a foot bath to warm up during the cold winter months.
Skiing and snowboarding aren't the only ways to enjoy winter in Nagano. Ski resorts offer an increasing number of activities like snowmobiling, sledding, and snowshoeing around the mountain. These activities are usually available from the beginning of January to the end of March. Don't forget to visit some of Nagano's historic sightseeing spots covered in snow, like Matsumoto Castle and Zenkoji Temple—not to mention the snow monkeys of Jigokudani Yaen Koen.
If you want to enjoy the cool winter wind and blast through fields of powder without putting on a snowboard or skis, look no further than snowmobiling! Cruise through the snow and gaze over incredible views of the Japanese Alps. See Hakuba Lion Adventures for snowmobile rides in Hakuba and Shiga Kogen.
Walk through winter forests covered in snow while enjoying the crisp air and calm, or climb up snowy hills for majestic views of white mountains and fields. You can go snowshoeing on your own or arrange for a guide to take you to some of Nagano's most beautiful winter locales. Ski resorts such as Nozawa Onsen, Iwatake Ski Field, and Madarao Kogen have snowshoeing trails, and areas such as Togakushi and Norikura Kogen are also popular for snowshoeing. See more details here.
After a long cold day on the mountain, nothing beats a dip in a steamy hot spring bath. Most ski resorts have on-site hot springs, and many hotels throughout the prefecture have natural hot springs on premises. If you stay in a hot spring town like Nozawa Onsen or Shibu Onsen, you can also try public bathhouses called soto-yu, each with their own mineral and healing properties. See our blog on enjoying hot springs in Nagano for more information.
More Resources for Planning Your Winter Trip to Nagano!


Villgratental is one of the few valleys without a ski lift, which makes our area an perfect base for ski touring. Once you enter the valley, you will immediately notice that there are wonderful unspoilt traditional farmhouses. This "mountaineering village" is excellent for both ski touring and snow shoe trekking.
Ski touring is possible right after the first big snowfall. Because of the special 'blocking' effect, Villgratental is in a very favourable location and therefore normally offers great touring conditions throughout the winter.
Our 'Natur Residenz' is a popular address for tourers.
First of all, a few touring tips for advance planning at home! Just like any other tour, it is essential to check the weather forecast before starting any ski tour and to take note of any avalanche warnings.


Yesterday, I had been to JAIL, yup, Real JAIL. I knew some friends would think that that's the right place for me and I would be in Jail long ago. But alas, God is with me and not them, I am still living free life outside jail after committing many sins. Ok ok, I am not a criminal and I haven't do anything wrong. In fact, I am so afraid of Police or Government that I can' think about doing anything wrong in my dream, forget about doing something wrong in real life.
I was a bit scare to go there but I had no options. We went there and there were so many policemen. Then whatever I saw there was ditto like any movie. That builder have some connection with one officer there, so that officer guided us to one room without any formalities. I saw our neighbor and he was nothing like prisoner. He was as normal as always and Dad and he talked like normal friends talk only. Policemen were completely helpful, we got even tea from them. It was all settled with them there to stay as comfortable as home. I saw their tiffin and I was shocked, I am not getting that much good food at my office, gosh, I would be here with them. No wonder, our neighbor had gained so much weight in Jail.
After 20 minutes, we headed outside Jail. It was time for some prisoner to take court and as soon I got out from small gate, some policemen asked other 'is he the prisoner whom we were taking to court!!!!' oops... Do I like prisoner, oh yes, I haven't shave since 3 days. Thankfully, that officer was around and told, 'no no, he is visitor'.
I thought to run but then it would no help as there were many policemen at main gate.
Aah, was it scary experience!!! no, It was frustrating experience to see the corruption in Jail, Ya, I mean we all know that it is happening since ages but still seeing truth by naked eyes, it hurts.
Point to be noted, whenever you visit some one at Jail, go with clean shave only. :) .
Bro, did you guys went to just visit him or bail him? Couldn't get the corruption thing. I mean, we know they are corrupted, but what corruption did you see when you went there?
@Chhoti: We went there for visit only.
1. We went inside jail without any formalities, without any registration.
2. We didn't met him in the visiting room but we met at one of the police officer's cabin.
3. I saw the tiffin our neighbor, Size of tiffin was doubled the allowed size and weight. and that too went in jail without any examination.
4. Our neighbor and other prisoner using cellphones freely where cellphones are not allowed in Jail.
jails should be places where v reform people, not punish...it's indeed a scary place...good in one way..otherwise..who can tackle the growing crime?


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Your CRM system will be able to highlight any unusual occurrences or a drop in sales, helping track and view order history and frequency, store detailed notes and information about your clients and help identify where improvements need to be made.
Keeping in contact with current customers can help solidify relationships by building rapport and managing their needs, even by catching red flags as they happen and resolving them immediately.
Your relationship with the customer is key, making management an essential part of your everyday business regime, this is where a CRM is a perfect tool, and honestly, the name says it all.
With the ability to collect customer information, record and store conversations and orders, a CRM system is your go-to for timely results and quality customer service.
The CRM system has become a necessity for a well-balanced business, allowing you to easily shift your business focus to the customer and away from the process, allowing seamless interactions between management and product delivery.
A business that can learn while growing and teach while learning is a well-managed business. Having a great CRM system at the forefront and centre of your company is the most important and valuable tool you can invest in, the benefits outweigh the cons by far making sure each and every member of your company, including your customers are looked after.
Sales, marketing, purchasing, inventory and customer service should all operate with the customer as the center of their processes.
This transformative philosophy will ensure your company takes care of who matters most in your business.
The most important benefit of a CRM system is to remind you every time you log on to the CRM program that it's the customer who's at the heart of your business.
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The idea for this test piece is based off the work done by Jared Tarbel (www.levitated.net). If you hit his website, you'll soon see what I was trying to copy.
His work is generally open source, which means you can sneak in there and nosey at the code that makes his projects tick, but... wheres the fun in that?!
No, for me working out how the project is put together, and developing your own ideas to produce a solution is the fun bit. Simply plucking someone elses code and dumping it on your site is no more then stealing someone else's ideas.
Thats not to say that if you need to use technology that is far beyond your understanding you shouldn't, but people should be more aware of how things are constructed for their own learning.
Reading through Jared's source code is a learning process in its self I guess.
Two bits of maths, and some simple frame based drawing functions are what drive this flash piece.
The distance is used to deterimine when to stop moving points, 'locking' them into position.
This generates a point away from the current mouse position, a third of the actual distance from each node.


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The Witch first look at Sundance horror hit
First look at much-buzzed Sundance horror movie The Witch gets our attention
Sundance is well underway and the buzz machine is operating at full capacity, and one of the most hotly-anticipated films at the fest is first time filmmaker Robert Eggers' The Witch.
The pictures (from Sundance via Arrow In The Head) give us a look at the film in which "A colonial family leaves plantation life and attempts to reap their harvest on a fledgling farm at the edge of an imposing ancient New England forest. Soon, superstition and dread set in as food grows scarce, a family member goes missing, and the children's play takes on a frenzied and menacing undercurrent. As they begin to turn on one another, the malevolent machinations of an ethereal presence from within the woods exacerbate the growing corruption of their own natures."
The Witch does not currently have a UK release date. Keep up with the latest horror news with the new issue of SciFiNow.
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No one, I think that's a pretty fair trade as is.
I think Vancouver shouldn't do this they already don't have a great d core don't get rid of a younger player for another forward.
Honestly I can say Hutton is nothing special and he's more frustrating to watch than anything, especially at the offensive zone because he never shoots even tho he has a clear open lane.
I thought earlier this season and maybe before they said no to Hutton in any Duchene or Barrie talks.
Yup you're probably right but that's pretty irrelevant considering Duclair plays in Arizona not Colorado.
Duclair has got to be the most irrelevant player in history to ask for a trade.
Yeah. When a kid like drouin asks for a trade, the insane untapped potential there is going to draw interest and people will deal with the assumption he could be "difficult". But when a guy like Duclair, who I don't think has the potential to be anywhere close to a real star player does it, I wonder if people feel the assets it takes are worth him plus his attitude. When Tocchet comes out and says he doesn't give an effort, and he won't listen, and he wants to do things his own way rather than buy into a system it makes me think "this guy can't do the basics to have success in a market where the expectations and media coverage are very low, what chance does he have anywhere else?! ".
🤔. Well I would consider Duchene and Barrie being more valuable than Duclair, Would you?
So if they wouldn't include Hutton in a deal for one of them two, Why would they for Duclair?
See how relevant that comparison is now? I didn't think it was that hard of a comparison to understand actually.
I didn't mean to imply that I thought it was a logical trade for either team, I don't really think it benefits either to be honest, it was just something that came into my head as a hypothetical kind of thing when I heard Duclair wanted out of ARZ.
Petan to the Leafs for Par Lindholm. think Jets fans will finally admit how worthless he is now that he didn't bring in Stone? Lol.
I actually never minded Petan as a 4th liner. I think leafs made a good move with that one.


Since the early 1990's when he moved to Philadelphia, Brian has used his genius for mixing music to take people on journeys; these ventures into the mellifluous and deep unknown have made him a nationally recognized DJ who has spun at some of the nation's most famous venues from Fire Island's Pavilion to Philadelphia's Blue Ball. Brian's progressive and eclectic style is boundless. Norwood's most enduring influence comes from the legendary DJ BUC, whose magic shaped dance parties throughout the world. With Norwood's unique approach to music in general he is in high demand in places as varied as Chicago, Atlanta, Hawaii and the west coast of the USA.


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Bob Moses first found a home on the Brooklyn-based tastemaker label of Francis Harris and Anthony Collins' Scissor & Thread back in 2012. Since then, the NYC-based Canadian act have soared to prominence and struck gold on both sides of the Atlantic - winning over the hearts of the mainstream and the underground alike, as evidenced by a recent appearance on major US talk show, Ellen and an invitation from legendary DJ, Pete Tong, to record their debut Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1. Widely touted as NYC's leading break out dance/rock act, Bob Moses are proof that sultry deep house and pop-savvy songwriting don't have to be mutually exclusive.
Bob Moses is made up of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance – the duo formed in early 2011 shortly after they bumped into each other in New York, having attended high school together in Vancouver years earlier. Back in school, Howie played in a punk band at bars like The Roxy, and later won a scholarship to the Berklee College Of Music in Boston, whilst Vallance was making trance in his parent's basement and had a residency at former super-club, Cyber. Both submersed in their own versions of New York's underground scene, they bonded over a desire to make music that alternated between brooding, dance-floor driven house and moments of reflective, downbeat repose.
After linking up with Brooklyn-based imprint Scissor and Thread to provide vocal features for various friends of the label, co-founder Francis Harris eventually asked the duo to deliver their own EP for the label. With just two EPs to their name, Bob Moses quickly become a hot commodity in the dance community, bringing their live show to SXSW and subsequently signing to Domino in 2015.
In January 2016, they appeared on one of the biggest shows on US Television, Ellen (which averages 4.4 million viewers), to perform a stunning live version of "Tearing Me Up". Ellen had previously heard "Tearing Me Up" on the radio and personally reached out to get the band on the show. Meshing guitar licks, a moody smoulder and a dash of dance-floor ambience, the duo's live sound translates seamlessly to the live performance realm, bringing authenticity to both appease genre purists, and the lyrical depth to draw in audiences away from the club. Following a headline worldwide tour, they were named as one of Resident Advisor's Top 20 acts in dance in 2014, and again the following year, moving up the charts to number 14 in 2015.
Fast forward to 2016 and Bob Moses continue to deliver on this early precursor, with the duo playing major tents at LA's Coachella festival and Governor's Ball, whilst also selling out shows at London's 1000 capacity venue, Oval Space. This summer they'll be taking their unique live show across the UK festival circuit too, with shows at London's Lovebox and Latitude, following two performances at Glastonbury. The band are also playing at Rough Trade East on the 14th of July. Legendary British DJ Pete Tong also recognised Bob Moses' formidable rise, inviting the duo to take part in Radio 1's iconic Essential Mix slot. Turning in an eclectic two hour mix— largely music outside of their own catalogue – the mix is a far cry from their live shows, albeit just as absorbing.
"We were never happy just making music on guitars," says Tom Howie."Our live show combines what a DJ does with a rock band," Vallance adds. "Everything flows together in a continuous mix for the dance-floor, but it's all our own original music, with live vocals and guitar. Then again, we came out of a scene that was trying to change what dance music is – that pushed beyond the expected sonic spectrum."
Bob Moses have now announced a 2016 edition of their debut album "Days Gone By," set for a release on Domino 19th August 2016. On the impressive "Days Gone By (Never Enough Edition)", the duo weave a rich spectrum of sensation over the course of its ten album tracks. The album also comes with two vinyl bonus tracks, an acoustic version of "Before I Fall", 3 live album track versions and an impressive selection of remixes from some of dance-music's biggest names, including Joris Voorn, A Trak, RAC and Tale Of Us. The band have also launched "Days Gone By – A Bob Moses Story", a charmingly insightful mini-documentary filmed in and around their recent trip to Southern California and Mexico.
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Bob Moses unveil "Back Down" Remixes EP
Bob Moses Share New Track "Enough To Believe"
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Your kids will love seeing the Winter Conservatory, the indoor bowling alley, an indoor pool, and the Halloween Room. They will be in awe of the gilded elevator and the dumbwaiters that haul meals up to the different floors.
Touring inside the estate is the main attraction. Sure, you can walk around and simply take in this grand home, but adding on an audio tour will enhance your experience. You can choose between kid's or adult's versions to learn about what you are seeing as you enjoy your tour.
Cedric, the Vanderbilt's Saint Bernard, narrates the kid's version. Kids will learn about the trap door in The Winter Conservatory that leads to the basement, the dining room table that when stretched out is longer than a school bus, and that you would have to stack four 17-foot giraffes to reach the top of the ceiling in the Banquet Hall plus many more fun facts.
Visitors can enjoy free daily holiday demonstrations on decorative wreaths and decor at A Gardner's Place Gift Shop. Stop by at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to join in this holiday festivity. It's included with estate admission through January 11.
Check off this must-do annual family tradition, seeing the Big Man. You can visit Santa in Antler Hill Village on Saturdays and Sundays until December 21 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. You'll find Santa in a beautiful setting, sure to please everyone.
For a more intimate and cozier experience, take in the Biltmore house by candlelight and roaring fires during the holiday evenings through January 3. You will be serenaded by carolers and musicians while you stroll through the house.
Selectively placed throughout the estate, there are plenty of places to have lunch, sip some estate wine, or enjoy an ice cream cone. Located adjacent to the Biltmore home, inside the 19th century stable is a kid's favorite restaurant, The Stable Café. Ask for a booth, and then your family will be dining in one of the horse stalls.
Experiencing the Biltmore Estate can be an incredible one-day experience. There is so much to see and do, you might consider making a weekend of a fun step back into time. Stay on the property at the Inn on Biltmore Estate to give you more time to enjoy this truly special place in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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This is the new Relief Society Seal on a chalkboard background. Use it to decorate your classroom or begin a poster. This image is free to use or print for noncommercial projects. The only thing I ask is if you make something with it, you email me a copy at jennysmith.net @ gmail.com.
Relief Society Black & White Logo/Seal VECTOR Image. This is an SVG (Inkscape) file saved as a PDF. Import it into your favorite vector editing application and you can modify it. Makes for the BEST quality image in any size.
This logo uses the RS symbol from the center of the Relief Society Seal to make a fun logo that you could use on RS meeting invitations, birthday cards, visiting messages, or on a newsletter. The main font in this logo is Harrington, in case you're looking to match it elsewhere on the page. Available in color or black and white.
This logo uses the RS symbol from the center of the Relief Society Seal to make a fun logo that you could use on RS meeting invitations, birthday cards, visiting messages, or on a newsletter. The main font in this logo is Poor Richard, in case you're looking to match it elsewhere on the page. Available in color or black and white.
I think the RS letters from the Relief Society seal are really cool, so here they are isolated.
These are several versions of the new Relief Society Seal in black and white. I've inverted the image and made some changes to get a slightly different feel and ink volume for each style.


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The USA Men's Eagles then beat Argentina 12-10 in the Cup Quarterfinals, before losing to eventual Cup champions South Africa 24-12. That set up a Bronze Final rematch with England with the Eagles Sevens losing 28-7.
The team still is ranked first in the world could qualify for the Olympics at the next stop in London.
The USA Men's Eagles Sevens team defeated Argentina 12-10 in the Cup Quarterfinals at the HSBC Singapore Sevens.
Argentina struck first with two tries by Maare for a 10-0 lead.
The USA answered after Carlin Isles won a turnover and Argentina was penalized twice. Madison Hughes drew in defenders allowing Matai Leuta to score under the posts, making for an easy conversion for Hughes.
A lineout steal by Leuta led to a try by Stephen Tomasin for a 12-10 lead before the break.
Argentina claimed the opening restart of the second half and raced into the try zone, but Carlin Isles tracked back to strip the ball on the tackle. Neither team added any points during the second half, with the USA winning and advancing to the Cup Semifinals against South Africa.
The USA reached their eighth Cup Semifinal in a row but lost 24-12 to eventual Cup winner, South Africa.
The Blitzboks took a 7-0 lead on a try by Soyizwapi and conversion by Preez. They increased their lead to 12-0 after a try by Gans in the corner.
Penalties were fairly evident on both sides of the ball halting either team from scoring more points until halftime career World Rugby Sevens Series try.
The Blitzboks answered back, going down the left flank with Visser scoring to increase the lead 17-5. The Blitzboks then moved to within 5-meters of the try line with Tomasin being sent to the bin, resulting in a penalty try to lead 24-5.
Ben Pinkelman then found a gap and Joe Schroeder finished with a try, which Hughes then converted for a final of 24-12 to South Africa.
The USA Men's Eagles Sevens team fell to England 28-7 in the Bronze Final to take fourth-place at HSBC Singapore Sevens and add 15 rankings points to their World No. 1 position. The teams reversed an earlier Pool match result.
The USA and England picked up early yellow cards to Joe Schroeder and to Richard de Carpentier.
The Eagles Sevens scored first as Marcus Tupuola used a pick and go for a try, with Hughes slotting the conversion to lead 7-0. England answered back with a Dan Norton try and a Will Edwards conversion to level the match at 7 all.
Then Dan Norton drew and yellow card and Joe Schroeder followed with a second yellow for a tip tackle. This meant he had a red card, which resulted in the USA playing down a man for the rest of the match.
England extended the lead to 14-7 at the break after an Edwards try and conversion.
Kevon Williams had a long line break but was caught to stop the attack. Ben Pinkelman was outstanding in defense and in his decision making.
England ultimately added tries by Glover and by Ellery in the closing minutes with Edwards and Mitchell adding conversions for a 28-7 win.
England maintained a fifth place in the Series rankings with the top four teams at the end of the season qualifying for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Two tournaments remain in the Series, in London from May 25-27 and Paris from June 1-2.
The USA will likely see the return of key players in Perry Baker, Danny Barrett and Martin Iosefo for the final two stops.
The Eagles Sevens leave the Singapore Sevens ranked No. 1 ranking with 145 points, with second place Fiji with 142. New Zealand follows with 130, and fourth-place South Africa has 121. England will need two strong performances in the final two tournaments to avoid participating in an Olympic Qualifier as they sit in fifth place with 107 points.
After an injury to Martin Iosefo, Pat Blair was added to the squad.


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On September 7, 1707, the naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon was born
The outstanding French scholar and author of the Natural History in many volumes was very sententious: "Patience is genius," "The style is the man." The latter was a part of his speech upon election a member of the French Academy. By the time, he already accomplished a lot — he received excellent education, translated Newton's works and pursued mathematics. And he was so successful that he was elected a member of the Academy of Sciences.
In those days, however, scientists did not tend to be fossilized and never focused on a single area of study. Appointed an intendant of the royal botanical garden, Buffon hurled himself into natural sciences. By the time, he was a member of the French Academy, Buffon had already published the first three volumes of the Natural History that the enlightened public met with great interest. In his lifetime, Buffon published 36 volumes of his work. Eight more volumes were printed after his death. Buffon always said that he owed three or four volumes to his servant Joseph who woke him up every morning at 6:00 a.m. despite protests and curses of the scholar who liked sleeping.
This, however, is not the only example of Buffon's wit. Once, a certain young and innocent girl asked the biologist if he could explain the difference between the bull and the ox. Acting as a paragon of tact, Buffon said: "Do you see those calves, miss? Bulls are their fathers, while oxen are their uncles."
Buffon's scientific works were also very witty. He used to classify the dogs but he chose a very strange method — by the form and length of ears. Good that he did not push the matter through because, as he said, nothing is as contagious as a delusion, supported by big name.
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European Masters is now on!!
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Please remember to switch off or put on silent your mobile phone when you enter the arena. Flash photography is forbidden.
There will be a bag search in operation. No outside food or drink is allowed on site. There is a fan village where you will be offered variety of food & drinks.
All day tickets are valid of all the sessions, the evening tickets are valid from 7pm.
European Masters returns to beautiful Lommel.
Snooker's European Masters world ranking event will return for the second time to Lommel , in the province of Limburg, in October 2018. The tournament was staged in Belgium for the first time in 2017 after the last ranking event held in Belgium for over 2 decades ago. The event proved a great success with many of the world's top stars competing for the trophy. Fans flocked to the De Soeverein to see players including Judd Trump, Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, John Higgins and home favourite Luca Brecel. Trump won the title by beating Stuart Bingham 9-7 in an exciting final.
The tournament will start with a 128-player flat draw in the UK and 64 winners going through to the final stages in Belgium.
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Tickets will be available in the box office on site, hour before start of the session.
VIP tickets include free programme, meal and drinks in the exclusive VIP area.
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This user guide focuses on how comprehensive tobacco control programs can deliver effective health communications. Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs—2014 recommends mass-reach health communication interventions as powerful tools for preventing the initiation of tobacco use, promoting and facilitating cessation, and shaping social norms related to tobacco use. Health communications help achieve tobacco control goals by building support for policy and program efforts, countering the tobacco industry's extensive advertising and promotion, and reaching large audiences to shift social norms around tobacco use. This guide offers program staff and partners information on how to effectively develop and implement paid media, earned media, social media, and other program communications to support tobacco control efforts.