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Once again my inbox is filled with quires from all over the globe.
Name: MARK
Age: 44
Location: ca
im experiencing ED for 2 years. According to eastern medicine, which i believe in, it's the result of low kidney chi…are you familiar with mantak chia? can you share any feedback you've heard regarding his taoist sex practices?
Alas, I do not know the man or his take on Erectile Dysfunction. If you find out more, do let me know. I'm very interested in cross-cultural philosophies about sex.
Name: Tommy
Age: 34
Location: bay area
If your wit this guy for some time. How do you make him be more interested in you. I been sleeping with this person for some time and I feel we have gotten closer> I just want to know I do I reel him in. thanks tommy
I am of the mind that humans are not much like fish. They can't be reeled in. But they can be REASONED in.
Listen, my friend, if you feel like your relationship with this guy has matured to the point where you'd like to take it to the next level, whatever that may be. Why not just come out and tell the bloke how you feel. Ask him to be honest with you about his feelings too. You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that he shares your desire to be more than fuck buddies. If not, at least you'll know where you stand.
Name: canine
Age: 30
Location: philippines
i have a 4 inch dick, 4 inches circumference, would it be enough to satisfy a women. i have tried so many penile enlarging pill, it doesnt work, tried pump, doesnt work either, i am looking at fat transplant is it safe?, would it really lengthen and provide more girth? a 5×5 would be enough for me. help!
Four inches is plenty to pleasure most women. Most women don't give a shit about dick size. But ya know what? Even if they were, you are more than your dick size. Presumably you also have functional fingers and a tongue, not to mention an ability to charm a woman. These are the things that will get you laid, my friend, not your 4 or 5 inches.
So you've tried enlarging pills and pumps and they don't work. You don't say! I keep telling guys to not waste their money. But it looks like you haven't learned your lesson yet. Now, instead of just useless pills and bogus pumps you want to have some one inject your dick with your own body fat. Is another inch really worth the effort, expense, and risk involved with this procedure if it were to go bad? And mark my words; it will go bad. I have yet to see even one fat injected cock that looks normal. They all look deformed, like they have cottage cheese under the skin. In most cases the body rejects a large portion of the fat injection. The procedure often needs to be repeated several times and each operation carries with it a severe risk of infection.
Stop right now. Spend your money on something that will make you more attractive and interesting to the ladies. Take a class in sensual massage, or study tantrac sex techniques. Just leave your dick alone!
Name: jason
Age: 33
Location: Connecticut
if I like anal sex but not all the time does this make me gay even though I like to be with women too?
Takin' it up the ass don't make you gay, even if you're being plugged by another dude. It may suggest that you are technically bisexual, since you say you also like to be with women. But hell, even a lot of straight guys get pegged by their girlfriends or wives.
So what's the lesson in all of this? All these labels are useless unless you yourself choose to identify yourself with one or another of them. And for lots of people, sexual identities are fluid things. Be honest with yourself and let your public identity flow from that.
Name: catherine joanne
Age: 42
Location: canada, alberta
I am in a very loving, uderstanding, compasionate relationship, which I have been waiting for for some time now. The only thing is, in every way he stimulates my emotional side, but in the bedroom he is not as sexual as previous partners i have encountered. I do not know if this is because all my previous relationships has always been about the "sex" and fizzled out, or is this how the "real love thing truly is?" If so, how can I mentally get over this one…he just is not inventive, or has a lack of sexual knowledge. I do not desire to end this loving relationship over the bed issue. Please help me out on this one, so I do not sabatouge this relationship. sincerely: Catherine
If this guy is satisfying you as much as you say, hold on to him. He's a keeper.
You can always teach the old dog some new tricks. Of course, you're gonna have to take the lead in his sex ed. Let's just hope he's not threatened by a woman who is more sexually experienced and progressive than he is. That being said, I think you ought to make your peace with the fact that he'll never become a wild fuck. But then again, you wouldn't want that, because those wild fucks don't make for loving, understanding and compassionate partners. But you already know that, huh?
Just remember: It's as hard to domesticate a wild fuck as it is to make a domestic fuck wild!
Name: jamie
Age: 28
Location: Georrgia
lately when me and my boyfriend have sex, he's been pulling out because he says his dick burns. WHY IS HE HAVING THAT PROBLEM
What's goin on in your pussy, girl? Nothing about a healthy cunt is gonna irritate a guy's dong. SEE YOUR DOCTOR! Hey, maybe he started out with a skin irritation of some sort or another, and pluggin' you only made it worse. HE OUGHTA SEE HIS DOCTOR!
And what the fuck are you two doin screwin around without a condom? Are you on the pill? You'd better be. Cuz if you ain't ya'll are gonna have a whole lot more to worry about than cock burns, if ya catch my drift.
Name: rupalini
Age: 25
Location: india
i am unable to have an orgasm.. how ever i try.. its emotionally straining on me.. could be pls tell me techniques to relax and enjoy..?
Let's begin by dispelling the notion that there may be something wrong with you. There isn't. You do, however, fall into a category we in the biz call "pre-orgasmic women."
Orgasms don't always come easily to some women, and that's a fact. I suppose there are as many reasons for this as there are preorgasmic women. A woman's pleasure center (her clit) is more subtle and less obvious than a man's raging hardon. Women are socialized about sexuality especially where you live — even nowadays — in a much different way then men are. Men have more cultural permissions to be sexually adventuresome than women do.
Case in point. When I was just beginning my sex therapy practice I had a young engaged couple, Joel and Amy, visit me with the very issue you raise. As I would soon learn, Joel considered himself a top-notch cocksmith. He was fond of saying that he could reduce any woman to blubbering jelly with either his mouth or his magic-wand of a dick. (Oh, lord, how us mens love to brag!)
But Joel was completely flummoxed to discover that the love of his life, the young woman sitting next to him, was immune to his sexual prowess. He had to get to the bottom of this…so to speak. So he decided to haul the little woman in for my diagnosis.
Amy squirmed with discomfort during this little introduction. I thought she would absolutely die as Joel detailed the intimacies of their lovemaking. He was being very explicit. I knew I'd get nowhere with Amy while numb-nuts Joel was sitting right there, so I told him to go take a hike while Amy and I had a chat.
I first asked Amy about the early messages she got about her body. She thought for a moment and answered. "I don't know if this is what you mean, but one of my earliest recollections is my mother teaching me to wash myself. I must have been no more than 5 or 6 years old. She began by telling me I should wash my body like we washed dishes. First and foremost, I was to attend to my hair, my face and my hands…like we would first wash the fine crystal and silverware. My mother explained that my hair, face and hands would be what would attract a husband. Then I was to wash the rest of my body…just like we would then wash the rest of the dishes. Finally, at the end of the bath, I could wash my genitals…but only with a different cloth than the one I used on the rest of me…just like we washed the pots and pans."
This unearthed memory startled Amy. Even though she hadn't thought about it for years, she realized she continued to wash herself in that same manner to that very day. This was so startling to her that she followed that revelation with one equally astonishing. She told me that once she reached puberty her mother took her aside for the "BIG TALK." Menstruation and all the embarrassment and confusion that brought with it, added to the pot and pan imagery really threw poor Amy for a loop. Her mother said…referring to her genitals, "You must save that for the one you love and will marry." WHAT? "This dirty part, this thing that's cursed with a monthly unclean bloodletting was supposed to be SAVED for the man of my dreams. YUCK, why?"
Poor Amy! She was a tangle of confusion and mixed messages. No wonder she was preorgasmic. No wonder fucking Joel, despite her love for him, was a teeth-clenching chore. No wonder his begging to eat her pussy was met with a "Oh, please don't. I'm not ready for that."
There was a lot of work to be done, but she was eager to begin.
We began her home-play exercises with journal work and a self-sexological exam. I instructed her to get a hand mirror and a diagram of female genitalia. She was to get to work familiarizing herself and making friends with her estranged pussy. Her exam would entail a detailed touch test. Every square inch from her asshole to her navel was to be tested for sensitivity. I suggested she draw pictures of cunt and color them to represent the levels of sensitivity — red being the hottest and most pleasurable areas to blue being the more neutral areas and all the colors in-between. I encouraged her to try this exercise with both a wet hand and a dry hand. I suggested a nice personal lubricant for her wet hand exploration. I encouraged her to spend at least 30 minutes a day for three consecutive days. She had a lot of reacquainting to do, don't cha know. And this was to be private time. Joel was not to invited.
On the forth day, if she was ready, she could invite Joel to join her. No pressure for that to happen, just a suggestion. But whenever she was ready to invite Joel to her little pussy get-acquainted party, he could only attend as a guest, not a participant. I encouraged her to give Joel the royal tour of Amy's fabulous cunt. She was to show Joel her drawings and once the tour and art show was over that was it. No fucking, no sucking, no nothing just the tour and art show.
Poor Joel was beside himself. He couldn't see the logic of him not being involved. I had to impress upon him that this was Amy's work not his. And if he just held on to that magic johnson of his, he'd be back with an orgasmic Amy in no time. But he had to be patient.
When next we were together Amy shared her artwork with me. I could tell right away from just looking at the pictures she drew that she found her clit. Amy was pleased as all get out with her newfound pussy friend. She was eager to take it to the next level.
The following week's home-play would include a vibrator. Amy was to shop for the one she wanted and take it home to introduce it to her pussy. Using the pictures she created of her genitals, she was to kick-start that vibrator, throw it into first gear and start making small lazy circles around the blue areas, and work her way to the bright red areas. She was to do this privately for 30 minutes for three consecutive days or until there was a breakthrough.
I knew this wasn't gonna take long, and it didn't. The very next day, I got the anticipated phone call. Amy was breathless. "Holy shit, I did it!" She exclaimed. "Oh my god, I saw stars, the earth moved and I made so much noise that Joel came running into the room thinking I had somehow hurt myself. He stood there in stunned silence as he watched me throw myself another screaming meme." I loved the way she already had a name for her orgasms…screamin' memes.
And so that's how Amy went from being preorgasmic to being a totally "I know how to give myself a big fat juicy orgasm" in a matter of a couple of weeks. YEAH!
Now let's review for you Rupalini. The basic formula for achieving an orgasm is acquainting yourself with your pussy. Map out all the points of interest. Find out what feels good, and repeat it. The object of this first step is not to stress about having an orgasm it's all about reconnecting with your cunt.
The more you know about this marvelous part of you the better you're gonna be at slammin yourself a screamin' meme when the time comes. Knowing your way around your pussy is also gonna be helpful in partnered sex, especially if your partners are men. Like I said earlier, one of the reasons you're preorgasmic may be you've had uninformed lovers.
You see most men's interest in pussy extends to the end of his dick. And it completely expires once he's shot his wad. So don't mistake a man's pawing at you to get in your pants as authentic interest in you and/or your pussy. Mostly a man is interested in getting' some relief for his johnson. And that's about as far as our interest goes. So, if you find a partner that doesn't know shit from shinola about your love cave, you'll better have the confidence to give him a tutorial before the fucking commences.
Step two is masturbation. You may have tried it before without success, that's ok. This time you'll be better informed about all the hot spots of your coozie that you learned in step one. I'm a big fan of full body masturbation. So while you're diddlin' yourself spread the sexual energy all over your body — tits, ass, feet, mouth, whatever.
Vary your technique: stroke, pinch, pat, massage, and rub yourself all over. Vary your breathing, gyrate your hips, listen to sexy music, rent some porn, watch yourself in a mirror, or throw in some Kegel exercises. Try a wet hand. Play with yourself in the bath. Hell, dance around naked with a jewel in your navel…whatever it takes.
Many women experience their first orgasm with the help of a vibrator, just like old Amy. I encourage you to be adventuresome and experiment with one too. Try a dildo or another sex toy.
Be sure to keep a journal during this exploratory period. This will help you later to bridge the gap in communicating with your partners.
Finally, Rupalini, may I turn you on to a fantastic webstie, www.Clitical.com. This is a one-stop shop for all things relating to female sexuality.
Good luck ya'll


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That's right, we are better lovers. Even though everyone and their grandmother assumes that Anarchists are only good for class war and toasting the rich with a molotov cocktail, we actually do have other hobbies. Socializing with each other happens to be one of those hobbies, and when mixed with alcohol, sex.
No, seriously.
Perhaps the erotic combination of intelligence, passion, anger, and precious few inhibitions are what makes us better lovers. Alcohol helps, but it isn't the only thing that helps. Good guys and gals are drawn to the crusty fringe element "baddies" like moths to a flame. It's sex appeal, I tell you. The Anarchist in question might bore you to death with political bloviations or teach you how to make home made weapons, or kidnap you and make you smash the State. The anticipation of not knowing whether you'll be asleep or in jail is enough to make a girl weak in the knees!
Plus, there's the masks. Nothing says sexy quite like a masked madman who can rattle off the political party's failures in rapid succession while building a bomb. Not to mention that our Anarchist men have huge *cough*brains*choke*. Excuse me a moment, I think I have a frog in my throat.
So happy Valentine's Day to all of you out there. May your day be filled with chocolates and frilly cards, and your bed filled with balaclava clad Anarchists. Now go and get all dolled up in your finest riot-wear, and show your lover what Anarchism is really like! Go on! Make it like an Anarchist.
*Authors note, before bursting into your significant other's bedroom fully clad in head to toe black and a balaclava, be sure to warn them first. That will help you avoid any unpleasant gun shots directed at you.
Anarchists Are Better Lovers
That's right, we are better lovers. Even though everyone and their grandmother assumes that Anarchists are only good for class war and toasting the rich with a molotov cocktail, we actually do have other hobbies. Socializing with each other happens to be one of those hobbies, and when mixed with alcohol, sex.
Posted by Anok at 4:12 PM
23 comments:
- Shirley said...
LolLOLLOLOLOL! You just reminded me of my brother. My brother makes homemade weapons and, I kid you not, runs around in a ninja outfit. I think he reads anarchy books too.
- February 14, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Anok said...
LMAO that's too funny :D Awesome, and funny!
- February 14, 2009 at 5:27 PM
What a riot! I can kinda see the relationship.
passion = better sex.
Great post Anok!
- February 14, 2009 at 5:37 PM
- Anok said...
Thanks Clay!
- February 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM
- Ram Venkatararam said...
Interesting and informative...not something I normally associate with anarchists...
I usually just think of poor hygene and endless rhetoric. SO, good job!!!
THanks for the post. Very funny.
- February 14, 2009 at 6:01 PM
- Anok said...
Oh, ouch Ram, you cut me, you cut me deep! I have excellent hygiene!
I even shave my legs. ;)
- February 14, 2009 at 6:13 PM
- Connecticut Man1 said...
ROTFLMAO! This is probably the funniest Valentines day post I have read today. But, now, you may have given away too much information on what goes on at the secret anarchist meetings?
- February 14, 2009 at 7:06 PM
- The Acolyte Tao said...
Lol! Funny post. XD I think I need a ninja mask to wear all the time. ^.^
Namaste! And happy valentines!
- February 14, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- OM said...
You sure it's a frog in your throat?
Happy Valentine's.
(Squares like me are okay too. It takes us less time, which means more time in the mall!)
- February 14, 2009 at 8:01 PM
- Sunnyberra said...
Happy Valentine's Day!
I'll be sure to keep your words of wisdom in mind :)
Great post.
- February 14, 2009 at 10:11 PM
- Monkey Wrench said...
So right Anok--
That passion and mutual respect, the intensity of our feelings because they are unbound... We can say "I love you" and mean it, and few can. You hit the nail on the head ninja girl!
Love and Satisfaction
- February 14, 2009 at 10:17 PM
- artofreed said...
I was here and read your post.. !
Funny post, lol
- February 15, 2009 at 6:55 AM
- Anok said...
Oh CT I haven't even scratched the surface of what goes on in our meetings! When you get many of us together plus alcohol we...oh, never mind ;)
Tao - yes, ninja masks are great fun, unless you wear them when doing your banking. Then...not so much. Namaste to you as well.
OM, you're too much LOLLOL!
Hey Sunnyberra, thanks for dropping in! Have a cup 'o Joe while you're here, and hope you had a great V-day. Maybe you thiefed a heart or two ;)
Ah Wrench, you know what it's all about ;) It's true, we are so passionate about everything, how could that not spill over into our bedrooms? Equality, respect, a disdain for societal norms what a great combo!
Artofeed, thanks for stopping by, glad you liked the post!
- February 15, 2009 at 7:42 AM
- Gabriel Gadfly said...
Hehe. This was a great post. I want to date an anarchist now.
- February 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM
- Anok said...
Well of course you do Gabriel! Who doesn't? I mean..sheesh, we're hot, we're violent, we know how to have a good time...it's a certain recipe for a solid romp in the sack! ;)
- February 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Hear Hear! I can drink to that, cheers!
- February 15, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Anok said...
You'd better, Clay!
- February 15, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- Jake said...
It is good to hear about your other activities... ;) Keep it up! And your justification makes a lot of sense. I am going to have to find me an anarchist.
- February 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM
- Noarch said...
Now I know why I'm always surrounded by a crowd like a rockstar. Im a bad boy baby!!!! :P
Nice text~!
- February 16, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- Anok said...
Good luck Jake, we're hard to catch, you know ;)
Noarch - well...duh. Of course that's why!
- February 16, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Better late than ever, I guess...
That was a really funny post, Anok.
I thank you for the suggestion. I'm shopping for some new hot guy for my collection, and am growing weary of the bar types... So I will now be looking forward to the next local riot. Maybe I'll have time to find myself a nice boy before the lacrymogen bombs start flying.
I'll let you know how it goes.
- February 19, 2009 at 6:59 PM
- Anok said...
Hey Salomey! You might want to wait until after the riots to figure out which one you like best. hat way you can weed out the really fanatical ones, you know, just FYI ;)
You should aim towards the ones that aren't always throwing bricks and such. The planners are good too. :D
- February 19, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Drea said...
I love your anarchy symbol with the heart.
Excellent tattoo idea. :P
- March 24, 2009 at 6:14 PM

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Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
By Erik Larson
Illustrated. 447 pages. Crown Publishers. $25.95.
As part of his research for ''The Devil in the White City'' Erik Larson visited the part of Graceland cemetery where members of Chicago's turn-of-the-century elite are enshrined. As he puts it, ''On a crystalline fall day you can almost hear the tinkle of fine crystal, the rustle of silk and wool, almost smell the expensive cigars.''
Mr. Larson likes to embroider the past that way. So he relentlessly fuses history and entertainment to give this nonfiction book the dramatic effect of a novel, complete with abundant cross-cutting and foreshadowing. Ordinarily these might be alarming tactics, but in the case of this material they do the trick. Mr. Larson has written a dynamic, enveloping book filled with haunting, closely annotated information. And it doesn't hurt that this truth really is stranger than fiction.
''The Devil in the White City,'' a book as lively as its title, has the inspiration to combine two distantly related late-19th-century stories into a narrative that is anything but quaint. One describes planning and preparation for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and it holds an unexpected fascination. Mr. Larson is omnivorous enough to have collected data not only on the distinguished architects who collaborated on this vision but also notes that it featured a chocolate Venus de Milo and a 22,000-pound cheese.
The book's other path follows a prototypical American serial killer whose fictional counterparts are by now ubiquitous. He built and operated a conveniently located World's Fair Hotel, complete with walk-in vault, greased wooden chute and person-sized basement kiln. As for where this would lead, ''only Poe could have dreamed the rest.''Continue reading the main story
As the book illustrates, this historical moment was ideal for the man calling himself H. H. Holmes, in honor of Sherlock. (His real name was Herman Webster Mudgett.) It was a time when young women were newly ready for travel, adventure and employment, with Chicago a place to find all three. ''Holmes adored Chicago,'' the book explains eagerly, ''adored in particular how the smoke and din could envelop a woman and leave no hint that she had ever existed, save perhaps a blade-thin track of perfume amid the stench of dung, anthracite and putrefaction.''
Holmes was a charmer, and a textbook psychopath when that medical designation was new. As a child he had been terrified of skeletons; as an adult, he was mysteriously able to supply them for anatomy classes. When one of his lady friends disappeared (as they were wont to do), and no witnesses recalled having seen her after Christmas Eve 1891, Mr. Larson writes that this was not precisely accurate. ''Others did see Julia again,'' he notes, ''although by then no one, not even her own family back in Davenport, Iowa, could have been expected to recognize her.''
Holmes would further prove himself the Devil of the title by publishing a saccharine, lie-filled memoir and insisting that he wanted the real killer brought to justice. He sounds uncannily prescient, but so do the book's other major figures. Patrick Eugene Joseph Prendergast, who became obsessed with Chicago's mayor, might as well have been named Travis Bickle.
It's worth noting that Mr. Larson insisted on doing research by himself, only with firsthand sources. (No researchers, no Internet.) When he found one of Mr. Prendergast's threatening notes at the Chicago Historical Society, he says, ''I saw how deeply the pencil dug into the paper.''
The book is no less vivid about its more solid citizens, the ones responsible for bringing the World's Columbian Exposition Company into being. Over the kind of menu that featured green turtle consommé and woodcock on toast, they laid glorious plans.
Central to the book is Daniel Hudson Burnham, a galvanizing force in shaping the huge, ornate white buildings that made the fair such a wonder. One vast structure had a floor that alone required five train cars' worth of nails.
The author has found many more odd and amazing details where that came from. The book describes the perilous birth of the Ferris Wheel (although a rival plan to outdo the Eiffel Tower called for a huge tower with a log cabin on top); the arrival of novelties like zippers and Cracker Jack; and Chicago's first glimpse of a belly dancer. Assorted ostriches, mummies, sphinxes and alleged cannibals also contributed to the ambience, which is evoked with much color. So are darker events of that time. These include ruinous financial panic and the sight of the world's most dangerous weapon: a Krupp artillery piece firing a one-ton shell.
While cataloging this exotica, Mr. Larson also keeps track of certain timeless human conditions. Workaholic organizers of the fair promise to spend more time with their families when this is over. Frederick Law Olmsted, the celebrated designer responsible for the fair's landscape, frets over the impossibility of achieving perfection and sinks into depression; eventually he will be hospitalized at an asylum he designed. And, when it comes to more humdrum maladies, the fair's records cite ''1 case of extreme flatulence'' and ''169 involving teeth that hurt like hell.''
Though it risks turning into a random compendium, ''The Devil in the White City'' is given shape and energy by the author's dramatic inclinations. He succeeds in affirming the historical and cultural importance of the 1893 exhibition, which, he says, may have helped to spawn such other wonders as Disneyland and Oz. And he unearths a crime story of enduring interest, if only because Holmes, in the words of The Chicago Times-Herald, was ''so unthinkable that no novelist would dare to invent such a character.'' A smart nonfiction writer did it instead.Continue reading the main story


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Moviemaker Paul Thomas Anderson was awarded the Silver Lion prize for direction for his work on the film, which is loosely based on late author and Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
The movie's stars Phoenix and Hoffman shared the festival's acting prize, but the picture lost out on the festival's highest honour - the coveted Golden Lion Award - to South Korean drama Pieta.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grants to support capital improvements at 28 U.S. small shipyards as a part of its Small Shipyard Grant program. The grants enable small shipyards to modernize equipment and processes to fuel future growth. "These grants help create jobs in America's small shipyards, which play a significant role in our country's maritime sector," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.In 2013, U.S. shipbuilders produced $37.3 billion in gross domestic product. Typically family-owned and employing less than 1,200 workers, small shipyards play a critical role in contributing to our nation's economy.
Offshore Wind – A Brief History
Happy 80th birthday Maritime Reporter & Engineering News! Eighty years is a significant publishing and business accomplishment!Birthdays always cause a look back. An 80-year review starts in 1939, the close of one very challenging decade, the start of events still reverberating today. History's most important history is contained in the last 80 years.Energy dominated every one of those decades. Consider energy use, say, starting after World War II, from 1950 to 1975. There was power for everything, from seemingly endless sources of oil, gas and coal, and nuclear power was standing by.Next, recall energy from 1975 to 2000. Not so happy.


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Data in Motion – The Highest Value of Big Data
Massive amounts of data are being created every day, and shaping the way we live, work, and interact. Big Data can give a strategic advantage. Big Data can also create a richer experience for customer. We all agree about that.
But early on our scientists have speculated on the implications of the explosion of data. They described their vision for a future Internet of Things — when trillions of networked computers could free people to focus their energies on pressing issues like climate change or resource shortages. (See video interview from David Evans, (@DaveTheFuturist) Cisco's Chief Futurist and Chief Technologist and blog from Shaun Kirby, Director of Cisco's Innovations Architecture Practice for Cisco's Internet Business Solutions)
Today we definitely see the Internet as the next realm for Big Data to shine : From a video camera, a tire pressure sensor to a smart meter these devices are creating a constant flow of data. In fact, as Carlos Dominguez , Cisco SVP , Office of the Chairman of the Board and CEO explains in his today blog "Finding Wisdom in Big Data" , the data generated by the devices will very soon make up the majority of all information available. With the caveat , that the real-time nature of these new sources of data requires that it is evaluated in motion and in meaningful way. The value of data is often dictated by time – being at its highest value as it is created. It is less and less relevant to look at them later.
Gathering data-in-motion from these sensors, mobile devices, and video cameras, the network can help companies and organizations to make decisions in real time. Cisco provides the intelligent infrastructure that supports this evolution.
This future of data-in-motion is the focus of a recent project produced by famed photographer Rick Smolan and sponsored by Cisco. The Human Face of Big Data is launching on October 2, 2012 at 9:00 am EST with a live Mission Control event featuring industry thought leaders, amongst them Carlos Dominguez discussing "data in motion." To know more about this exciting event and register, check here . Follow also Carlos Dominguez on Twitter (@carlosdominguez) and join the conversation at #DataInMotion.
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Mortal Kombat II – Hints and Tips
Hints and Tips by IceMaster
Mortal Kombat II Tips & Strategies
from Icemaster (email@example.com)
Fighting Computer Opponents
The computer is very easy to defeat once you get used to the patterns
it uses. To counter this ease of defeat, the computer behaves cheaply:
it can throw you at all times, and do projectiles faster than
possible. The inability to block computer throws forces you into a
pattern of jump kick combos. Why can't you block computer throws?
Perhaps to force you into more offensive attacks.
Use sweeps a lot, and sweep multiple times. Time them so they hit the
feet of the opponent at your fullest range. Otherwise the computer
will walk through your sweep and throw you. It is possible to beat the
computer using nothing but sweeps.
Use early jump kicks a lot. Jump away from your opponent as far a you
can. Then jump towards them and kick early. The computer will either
walk right into your kick, jump back, or try to retaliate. Most often
as retaliation they will do a straight up jump kick that will usually
not connect.
Time your jump kicks. If you are far away from the computer, stand
still. The opponent will walk halfway across the screen then stop. It
will then start to fire a projectile weapon. At this point walk
forward a bit then jump towards them. Their projectile attack should
go under you, leaving them vulnerable to a jump kick then combo. If
you jump too soon or too late you will get hit.
Avoid all close in fighting. Don't try to walk up and punch the
computer unless on a low difficuly setting. They will either throw you
or punch you then throw you. Only punch the computer as retaliation.
Walk the computer to the corner. Sometimes when you jump towards the
computer oppoenent, they will start to walk backwards. Keep walking
towards them until they reach the corner. When they do, walk back to a
good jump kick range. Wait for the computer to start to fire their
projectile, then jump in and do the combo of your choice.
If you jump in and the computer blocks, walk back a few steps then
jump away. If you jump back immediately, the computer will hit you
with a projectile or a straight up hop kick.
Using which joystick determines some computer actions. Playing on the
right side usually makes it easier to defeat the computer. Playing on
the left side allows you to trick the computer into jumping towards
you. Let the computer walk towards you. When they are getting within
sweep range, jump away. Sometimes the computer will stand there for a
moment then jump towards you without kicking, leaving them vulnerable
to the combo of your choice. Of course playing on the left side makes
the computer more difficult, somehow.
If you are fighting the first opponent on medium or less difficulty,
you can just use the crouching punch the entire round and the will not
be able to throw you.
Fighting Kintaro
Kintaro is actually a challenge to beat. His moves are very powerful
and he is fast for a big guy. Stay away from that scorching fireball
blast and you should be OK.
Use footsweeps a lot, he is a sucker for them. Time your sweep so that
you hit him with the end of your foot just as he walks into range. He
will stagger back and groan. Duck, then repeat.
Jump kicks work sometimes, but don't use them a whole lot. Kintaro
will most likely block then grab you or punch you. If he does block,
you can try to jump away and run the risk of the fireballs. Or try a
standing block. If he punches or uppercuts you, it hurts, but at least
you won't go flying. Hop kicks work the same way.
Kintaro is a cocky four armed tony the tiger. If he leans back,
growls, and flexes, uppercut him. Projectile him. Jump kick and combo
him. Hurt him.
Kintaro is easiest to hurt when he hops towards you. It is easy to
spot when he will do it because he hops in place first. If you see him
do this, align yourself to be in the best position to retaliate. When
he hops towards you, uppercut him or whatever.
If Kintaro spits fireballs at you, duck.
When Kintaro jumps into the sky, get out of the way. The best things
to do is jump away and kick. This will usually hit. If you are good,
you can uppercut Kintaro as he is coming down. If you are trapped in
the corner, try jumping away from the corner while punching.
Always do your projectile after you knock Kintaro down. It will
usually hit him unless you are on the far side of the screen.
After Kintaro jumps on you from the sky, he will always lean back and
growl. When he does this you can either walk up and uppercut him, use
your projectile, or use a jump kick - combo.
Fighting Shao Kahn
Shao Kahn, like Kintaro, is a challenge to beat. You can not fight him
'normally' because he is immune to jump kicks, walks faster than you,
and has devastating moves. Stay away from his spear, and never get hit
by his shadow charge.
When the round begins, chances are Shao Kahn will charge you or throw
his spear at you. If this happens, jump away from him quickly. If you
can't jump in time, duck and block, then jump away. You will be forced
to take blocking damage, which hurts.
Shao Kahn is a taunter. If he says things like 'You will die' and 'I
will destroy you', he is taunting you. He is also vulnerable then.
Walk up and uppercut him, projectile him, etc.
One tactic to use is to jump right in front of Shao Kahn and
immediately duck. He will either charge you (in which case you take
damage), or uppercut you. His uppercut will miss and you will have a
chance to uppercut him, or do whatever. Repeat this throughout the
If you do hit Shao Kahn, be sure to fire your projectile while he is
getting up. He will always get hit if you are at the right distance.
Another tactic is to go all the way into the corner. Let Shao Kahn get
close. If he charges, block then uppercut. Follow the uppercut with a
missle. Then duck and block again and hopefully he will do the same
The easiest way to beat Shao Kahn is to use Kitana. Let Shao Kahn walk
close to you then do the fan lift. He will walk right into it. Do the
jump kick - fan throw - aerial punch combo. Allow him to walk towards
you again and repeat. This tactic also works well on Kintaro.
Fighting Human Opponents
Here are the basic strategies to competing against human opponents in
Play defensively. Always allow your opponent to make the first move.
When they do make a move, capitalize on their mistakes. Learn how to
retaliate effectively to take off the most damage.
Master close fighting. If you can handle an opponent at close range,
this will force them into jumping or long range attacks which you can
counter. Use a series of low punches, rounhouses, sweeps, crouching
punches, and crouching kicks to throw them off balance. Your opponent
will always expect you to throw jabs at them, but when you mix in a
crouching punch or a roundhouse, that will throw them off, and they
will react hastily. Learning how to block properly (down + away) is
also very important.
Never jump. Especially towards your opponent. Unless you are playing
Baraka or Shang Tsung, it is very easy to retaliate against. Stay on
the ground as much as possible. Always walk towards your opponent and
engage them in close fighting.
Never use projectiles at close to mid range. It is too easy to
retaliate against at close distance. At mid distance, it is very easy
to do a jump kick over the projectile weapon. Missle weapons at long
distance is good of course, unless you are playing a Scorpion or a
Mileena who can get you with a special move.
Learn other tactics by watching or playing someone else. Learning by
experience is the best way to go, and you can pick up different
strategies that are not listed here.
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Contact: Mike Haley, PE Project Manager, 425-556-2723 • Carolyn Hope, Project Planner, 425-556-2313
Page Last Updated: 03/12/18
One Page Summary: Redmond Central Connector Summary
The trail is now open to the public!
Project Vicinity Map
Redmond secured four miles of the Eastside Rail Corridor and adjacent properties in 2010 as part of a regional partnership to develop a regional trail system and provide access for regional utilities and light rail. This corridor, the Redmond Central Connector, is the artery of the City that links Sammamish, Redmond, and Kirkland and knits together Redmond Town Center, historic Downtown, Grass Lawn neighborhood, and Willows business district. The Connector will revitalize 30 acres of prime real estate in Redmond and draw new commercial, retail, and office activity, and hundreds of thousands of new visitors to Redmond.
This new regional trail will also provide safety enhancements to pedestrians traveling in Downtown and along Willows Road. In addition, it will provide an alternate route to the Sammamish River Trail, which is heavily used in Redmond, for people to use for recreation or transportation.
The public was engaged in the development of a master plan for a regional trail for the corridor in 2010-2011.
This one mile segment is located in Downtown, extending from the Bear Creek Trail by SR 202 and Redmond Way to the Sammamish River Trail.
Trail is open to the public.
Construction work on Phase II included constructing approximately 1.3 miles of regional trail along the former Burlington Northern Railroad corridor from just east of the Sammamish River to the south side of the intersection of Willows Road and the 9900 Block, near DigiPen and Overlake Christian Church. The trail is generally 12 feet wide, paved and has gravel shoulders. The Sammamish River trestle and the bridge over 154th Avenue NE have been retrofitted to accommodate the trail.
Sammamish River trestle retrofit with overlooks (conceptual view)
The project also included:
*Redmond Central Connector, Phase II Art Proposal – note that the PDF file contains proposed concepts. The "Mixed Messages" concept will be installed (the art shown is not the final design). The "Cycle-In Cinema" has been funded and will occur sometime after the trail is opened in 2017. "Flash Forward" is not currently funded.
The last 1.6 miles of trail would connect Redmond to Kirkland and Woodinville across NE 124th Street. The City, Kirkland, and King County are also exploring options to create a more direct route from Redmond to Totem Lake via Willows Road to the Eastside Rail Corridor, along Willows Road or NE 124th Street. This phase is not currently funded; however, the City would like to prioritize this project in order to improve active transportation modes to offices on Willows and to the urban centers in Downtown Redmond and Totem Lake.
RCC Phase II RFP Presentation
Phase II Final Plans - Bid Documents
Commissioned Art for the Project
Plan Set
Specifications Part 1
Specifications Part 2
Easement Map
Bridge Inspection Report
Online Review Version
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Appendix A - Infrastructure Alignment Plan
Appendix A.1
Appendix A.2
Appendix A.3
Appendix A.4
Appendix A.5
Appendix A.6
Appendix A.7
Appendix B - Planning Review
Appendix C - Art Integration
Appendix D - Public Involvement Summary
Appendix E - Trolley Study
Appendix F - SEPA Checklist
Appendix G - Cost Estimate
Planning Commission 95% Design - July 11, 2012
Final Master Plan Summary - May 2011
Presentation to City Council - Apr 12, 2011
Historical Society on Draft Master Plan - Apr 5, 2011
Arts Commission Meeting on Draft Master Plan - Mar 10, 2011
Public Meeting on Draft Master Plan Design - Jan 27, 2011
Planning Commission Meeting on Draft Master Plan - Jan 26, 2011
Joint Commission Meeting about Conceptual Design - Dec 2, 2010
Public Meeting on Conceptual Design - Nov 15, 2010
Council Study Session on Infrastructure Alignment Plan - Oct 12, 2010
Council Study Session on Infrastructure Alignment Plan - Sep 14, 2010
Presentation to Parks & Trails Commission with Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committee and Planning Commission - Visioning Process - Sep 2, 2010
Presentation to Planning Commission - Master Plan Overview - Aug 18, 2010
City Council Presentation - Mar 9, 2010


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Race: Decrypted (Men)
Faction: Gobwin Knob (formerly Jetstone)
Class: Warlord
Rank and Titles: Prince
Level: 10
Special: Leadership, Royal
For choice and memorable utterances, see Quotes: Prince Ansom.
Proposed Canon
"If the plan does not plan for problems outside the plan, then it isn't a plan at all."
Strengths: Leadership, Planning, Coalition Building
Weaknesses: Caution, Humility, Ability to Seal the Deal
First Appearance: TBFGK 7
Prince Ansom is the son of King Slately, and the older brother of Prince Ossomer and Prince Tramennis. He was formerly the Chief Warlord to King Slately of Jetstone and the leader of the military forces of the first Royal Crown Coalition against Lord Stanley. He croaked at the hands of Bogroll and was later decrypted by Wanda while using the Arkenpliers. He then served Lord Stanley as Chief Warlord of Gobwin Knob until he was captured by Queen Jillian of Faq.
Before being decrypted, Ansom believed that Royals had a Titanic mandate to rule. He was also very loyal to Jetstone and to his father and brothers. Since he was decrypted, or "popped again", his ultimate loyalty has been to Wanda. But he hoped to reconcile his loyalties to Wanda and to Jetstone by persuading Jetstone to form an alliance with Gobwin Knob.
Ansom prefers no longer to be called Prince.Erf-b2-pP27
Personal Equipment
- Arkenpliers (During Book 1)
- Flying Carpet (currently unaccounted for)
Wanda Firebaugh
Before Anson's death, the two were violently antagonistic. Because of his hatred for Stanley, Ansom naturally hated and despised Stanley's closest followers, including Wanda. Wanda was not only slaughtering Jetstone troops whom he badly wanted to defend, she was also defacing Jetstone's corpses, and using them to croak even more of his followers. Wanda considered Ansom to have stolen something from her that was of even greater value than the Jetstone troops she'd croaked. She may have been referring to the Arkenpliers or to Jillian or to both.
After Ansom's decryption, Ansom feels a deep love for Wanda, and hopes to gain her love in return. He resents the fact that Wanda frequently seeks Parson's advice, in part because he wants to show Wanda that she doesn't need any Warlord except him. Wanda took great pride in her ability to decrypt Ansom, and currently regards him as a very useful and loyal servant. She understands that both Parson and Ansom are talented Warlords, and tries to make the best use she can of both of their respective talents. In the final analysis, though, she feels she can make her own decisions, and so doesn't completely rely on either Parson or Ansom.
After finally being forced to accept that Jillian loves Ansom more than her, Wanda and Ansom's relationship has become tense.
Stanley the Tool
During Ansom's life the two despised each other. They were ideological opposites. Stanley had respect for Ansom's command ability. Ansom had no kind of respect for Stanley.
After decryption they share an ideology (Stanley's). Stanley seems to genuinely like Ansom now and has great respect for his tactical mind. Ansom is devoted to Stanley, but finds him irritating and can't help, despite his feelings of loyalty, seeing a lot of evidence that suggests that Stanley is an incompetent strategist.
Jillian Zamussels
The two did not know one another prior to the beginning of the RCC's campaign against Stanley. Although they knew each other for only a brief time, and were superficially very different, the deeper similarities which came from them both being Royal allowed them to develop a strong romantic relationship. Ansom invited Jillian to come to his tent during their first meeting at the beginning of Book One. Jillian nearly decided to join him then, but changed her mind while walking towards his tent. Her initial ambivalence about starting a romantic relationship with Ansom is probably attributable to the fact that she was already involved in a relationship with Wanda. Despite Jillian's hesitations, Ansom continually trusted Jillian despite large amounts of evidence pointing to her being a traitor. The love that Jillian and Ansom shared gave Jillian the strength and desire to break Wanda's suggestion spell.
Jillian was deeply troubled by the death of Ansom at the Battle of Gobwin Knob. Charlie's revelation that Ansom had been decrypted by Wanda played a major role in Jillian's decision to ally with Charlie. After traveling to Jetstone, and giving Jetstone what she believed was a decisive military advantage, by having Vanna and Charlie prematurely end Gobwin Knob's turn, Jillian formulated and carried out a plan to capture Ansom. She hopes that Vanna will eventually be able to Turn Ansom. But turning Ansom may have become more difficult, because he strongly disapproves of Jillian's decision at Progrock to croak instead of capture all of the decrypted units in that city.
Vinny Doombats
Before Ansom was croaked and decrypted, the two were good friends and frequently confided in each other. Ansom seemed to completely trust Vinny's judgement and loyalty. Vinny considered Ansom stiff but forgave him for that. Vinny was able to provide Ansom with useful tactical advice, in large part because he tried to understand the enemy. When Ansom was croaked, Vinny was heartbroken and cried in Jillian's arms. The two have not interacted since Ansom's decryption.
Ansom's reanimation brought him back to a very close semblance of life, possibly with some missing memories, but with his skill set intact. While he still feels love for Jetstone and Jillian, these emotions are entirely overwhelmed by the love and devotion he feels for his "Mistress" Wanda.
As of Summer Update 33, his attack strength appears to be 25 without Leadership bonuses, unless he has some as-yet unmentioned bonuses or his own Leadership doesn't apply to himself. If his own Leadership applies, his basic attack strength is 15. Both figures likely include max stack bonus.
Prince Ansom's coalition forces included several sides including his own Jetstone tribe, other Royal-ruled tribes, various allied tribes of Elves, and Marbits, as well as a small barbarian force, chiefly Jillian Zamussels, and, at times, some Charlescomm forces, in a mercenary capacity. His goal was to conquer Stanley's last remaining city and put an end to him. As the story began, he anticipated an easy victory, given the massive numerical superiority of his forces and Stanley's history of inept leadership.
His publicly declared reason for leading the fight was to rid the world of Stanley's "great evil" (several of the other coalition members have been attacked by Stanley, though Jetstone itself has suffered only minor skirmishes with him prior to the current war according to Vinny). However, Vinny Doombats suspected that his real motivation is that he disliked how Stanley's rose from common infantry unit to Ruler. Ansom would deflect the question rather than answer it, giving the impression that the suspicion was correct.
Ansom strongly believed in the special status of royalty and nobility, considering it to be part of the right and proper order of things. This manifests as a strong sense of noblesse oblige and personal courage. On the other hand, it fed his tendency toward overconfidence and caused him to underestimate his "inferiors". The latter aspect of Ansom's personality was exploited by Parson as part of his plan to lead him into a trap.
He was in possession of, but was not attuned to, the Arkenpliers. Even unattuned, they have the ability to "turn most uncroaked to dust" but in his hands, showed no quirks like the Arkenhammer's ability to turn walnuts into birds and vice versa.
Ansom was ambushed by a veiled Bogroll, who was pretending to surrender as Parson. The twoll tackled him off of the Tower of Efdup, and thus Ansom was croaked. Bogroll died moments later, burned by the mob of enraged RCC troops in the Courtyard.
Following the Volcano Uncroaking, Ansom's corpse came into the possession of Wanda Firebaugh, who had recovered the Arkenpliers and attuned to them. She proceeded to raise Ansom, but the result was very different than previous uncroakings. Ansom returned as a Level 10 Warlord, with nearly intact memory, an unknown but large amount of independence and volition, no upkeep cost, and will not decay. His visual appearance was not significantly changed, although his personal symbol of radishes were replaced with skulls. Superficially, he appears as a living human. Mentally, however, he had changed greatly. Ansom was now loyal to his "Mistress" Wanda and has renounced his previous prejudices in favor of Royalty. Specifically, he agrees with Parson's statement declaring royalty to be "obsolete" -- a statement intended as an insult calculated to fluster and anger him into recklessness, but which Ansom now considers to be a sign that Parson spoke for the Titans themselves. Eventually he was elevated to replace Parson Gotti as the Chief Warlord of Gobwin Knob, but after being captured by Jillian, Parson was promoted back to Chief Warlord. While in command Ansom desired to take over the world in order to demonstrate his value to Wanda, and hopefully gain her love.
Real World References
Ansom's name is likely a play on the "Handsome Prince" and "Prince Charming", archetypal characters common in fairy tales. The combination gives "Prince Handsome". The three brothers Tramennis, Ossomer, and Ansom all use the same naming convention (slurred pronunciations of Tremendous, Awesomer, and Handsome respectively) in keeping with the pattern of related characters having related names.
When in battle Ansom dresses like real-world daredevil Evel Knievel, particularly when he is performing stuntsErf-b1-p062.
Shortly after his decryption he asks to be referred to as "The warlord formerly known as Prince". This is a reference to the artist formerly known as prince.
|Preceded by:
Prince Forthewin?
|Chief Warlord of Jetstone
|Succeeded by:
Prince Ossomer
|Preceded by:
Parson Gotti
|Chief Warlord of Gobwin Knob
|Succeeded by:
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...there's a blueberry scone from the Bovine Bakery on my work bench along with coffee. And if it's during the Pt. Reyes farmer's market, there will also be a plate full of papas con huevos y aguacate on top of a hand-made gordita from the great ladies who run a food stand featuring homemade Mexican food and incredible corn tortillas. Note use of Tapatio sauce. Wishing it was Cholula sauce, though.
Had a pretty good Saturday too. Finished up some work on the one and only Breezer Panorama tandem. It needed a new front derailleur, a B-tension spring tension increase, and new shift cables. When I had a chance, I worked on getting Noah's Cunningham back together. It did take some time to modify the lock nut to fully thread down on to the fork and allow room for the tapered stem expander to fit. Cunningham (and some old Potts) stems fit onto the forks via an interesting design. A tapered cone is redundant, but that's another story. Basically a tapered stub is brazed into the steerer tube, an aluminum wedge is pressed into the stem and the whole thing is held together with one bolt from the top. However, in order for it to work properly, the lock nut has to have the lip removed so it can be run completely down over the threads.
I figured that I would have to file the lip out of the WTB GG headset locknut, but needed to verify. A quick call to Charlie to confirm and I set about filing out the lip. And that's about all I was able to finish on the 'ham today. But that one thing is one of those flood-gate operations that once complete everything else nicely falls into place.
And in the category of DOH!, I needed to install a new rear brake able in the Breezer tandem so I pull out one of the tandem brake cables, cut off the road end and DOH!, it was a dedicated road tandem cable and not one of the double-ended road/mountain cables. I wasn't so upset that I just cut off the wrong end as I was about wasting a whole length of brake cable.(What's playing: Celtic Universe on KWMR)


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|2007-02-15, 07:52
|Link #81
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Kaioshin-Sama? Don't you think you're going a teeeeensy bit overboard with this? I'm not being mean but I think that even though you think Kyoto Animation abuses popularity, they're just doing what's best for anime. Heck, they did a good job with Suzumiya Haruhi (even though I've never watched that). Don't you think you should give KyoAni a chance? I mean, I'm already liking Lucky Star not because Kyoto Animation is doing it (kinda but still) but I just think the characters look really cute and I'm hoping it will be a children's show like Azumanga Daioh (never watched that but my friend did until she lost The Anime Network).
|2007-02-15, 09:03
|Link #82
Dead Sexy
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NSW, Australia
Kaioshin: Please make a justified basis for your opinions. Many of the seiyuu from TMoHS were made popular because of TMoHS, and as such it isn't unreasonable to say: a) they're very good, and b) the characters they portrayed sound quite similar to those they'll be voicing for Lucky Star. On top of that, going along with Wiki, there's over 20 characters in Lucky Star, and only two of them are voiced by Aya and Minori.
Um... oops, off-topic. I'm looking forward to this because I want to see how Kyoani goes with a plotless comic. They've pretty much covered everything else by now.
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|2007-02-15, 09:45
|Link #83
Gregory House
IT Support
Kaioshin, you'll find idiots everywhere. Accept that. Even in the most top-notch series with an extremely niche fandom target, you'll find idiots in it. Of course, the more the popularity of the show, the more idiots you're bound to find. That doesn't make KyoAni bad. In fact, you should consider it a bit strange that you can't enjoy a show without any kind of contact with its fandom. Not liking something because of the people who like it seems kind of strange to me.
Besides, who needs a reason to justify his/her likings? There are so many shows I love I have no idea why (the closest example is ARIA, a show where absolutely nothing at all happens, and even so I can't stop myself from enjoying it). Trying to justify objectively what one likes doesn't make one a good fan, it makes one an extremist bastard. The idiots that liked Kanon 2006 only because KyoAni had a hand in it don't need a reason to like it. KyoAni is their reason enough, and it'd be stupid for me to refrain myself from liking Kanon (a show I haven't seen yet) just because I'm bothered by those idiots. And I'd have a harder time if I didn't like Kanon, and tried to force it through their heads. And it would also be stupid, without mentioning the waste of time. If they enjoy it, let them enjoy it, tastes aren't universal anyways.
Well, back on topic, I find Hirano Aya to be one hell of a seiyuu, and most of times for me a seiyuu can determine whether I like or not a particular character (it's the reason behind my complete WORSHIP of Miu Matsuoka from Ichigo Mashimaro, to name an example). I'm puzzled about how KyoAni will develop this, and if they're going for an AzuDai-type of approach. If they're doing the latter, I'll support them all the way.
PS: Oh, and I've been handed the responsibility of translating the manga in my scanlation group, so one more reason for me to watch it.
|2007-02-15, 11:41
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|2007-02-15, 14:16
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Regarding the voice actors, it doesn't seem to me that they're trying to get viewers by replacing the old cast with "idols." Hirano Aya, and maybe Chihara Minori, are the only names I see there that seem much of a draw. The original cast pretty well all were big draws. And as far as I know, all of the new cast are simply young or little-known seiyuu. Checking them in Japanese Wikipedia, I see none that could be called "idols," in the sense of being known mainly for singing or appearances.
It seems most likely to me that they changed the cast because the Drama CD cast would have been both prohibitively expensive and probably unavailable. As I understand the business, even Hirano Aya, with her newfound fame, would be cheaper to hire than most of them, since she is still a young seiyuu. I just hope the young cast can do a good job.
And Vexx, you're close. After the show starts, I may well say something about Aaya from time to time, but the main voice attraction of this show for me is the chance to hear Sasaki Nozomi in another role.
In any case, I will certainly keep talking about seiyuu, since I'm interested in them myself and I think they get too little credit from us for what they do. The Japanese audience for whom these shows are made certainly knows them, so I think it's good that we should have a chance to know them, too.
Everyone has different interests, and this board should be a place where we can all discuss whatever interests us in a spirit of friendly discussion rather than personal attack.
|2007-02-15, 14:54
|Link #86
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|2007-02-15, 15:54
|Link #87
Gregory House
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Then again, (and though this might sound heretic) I still haven't watched Genshiken, so I wouldn't really know how to compare them. There are plenty of jokes about otakus here and there,
but the manga has the general feel and joke punch style of Azumanga and other 4koma. It doesn't get to where AzuDai got, but it's still pretty enjoyable stuff if you like light-hearted comedy.
|2007-02-15, 19:19
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Bemused Scholar
Join Date: Jan 2007
Age: 31
Ok, I'm seriously not understanding the severity of the objection about how KyoAni is using their own popular seiyuu to draw hype for Lucky Star. First off, I just wikipedia'd all the seiyuu listed out of sheer curiosity, and most of them don't even have their own page. Only 6 were apparently well known enough to have their own page, and of the 6 only 3 even had any notable lead roles (plus one is for anime original characters anyway). In a cast of 20ish characters, having 2 or 3 popular voice actors seems hardly a diabolical ploy for attention. The vast majority of the new voice actors seem very little-known, and you probably could have attacked SHnY with the same objection even more forcibly than you could for Lucky Star.
I find it hard to believe one can actually watch this show objectively if you're already going in with the mindset that the production studio has screwed up the voice cast. Quite frankly, my judge of how good the seiyuu choices are depends on how well I thought they performed, regardless of who they are. I didn't know the names of any of the seiyuus for SHnY until I think December of last year, well after I finished watching SHnY, mostly due to my tendency to overlook the credits. But I still enjoyed them immensely regardless.
|2007-02-15, 19:54
|Link #89
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Again a certain somebody has gotten something into their head and gone off on one and unsurprisingly it's about Hirano Aya and Kyoto Animation. I get the feeling I have read similar posts before... hmm... I wonder.
|2007-02-15, 20:22
|Link #90
Aspiring but lazy
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Internet
Awww, why did Tamura Yukari get replaced. The original seiyuu cast was already perfect. -.-
OMG, scanlation of the manga finally coming out? Miracles do happen!!
After almost 1 year of waiting, it's finally come~
|2007-02-15, 20:27
|Link #91
Gregory House
IT Support
Besides, 4koma sometimes are a pain in the ass for the translator.
|2007-02-25, 16:05
|Link #94
Actually nobody took me up on the bet because they probably knew deep down the odds were terrible. Oh well...
Really I'm actually unhappy that I was right. Luckily with fansubs you have the option to skip the opening and hopefully there aren't too many (more than one) character singles I won't want to listen to in the anime cause those things are seriously annoying when its idol pop. I'm praying that they leave it like Haruhi where there's one character rock song thats actually listenable, its story relevant and then that's it, Done, no more, back to the 4Koma style jokes.
I'll make a new bet now though. Kyoto Animation will be turning this into less of a 4Koma style comedy and more of a melodrama, which is what their fanbase is used to from them.
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|2007-02-25, 21:00
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Singapore
Age: 36
|2007-02-26, 13:14
|Link #97
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Tejas
Age: 43
I know, it's quite irritating that people forget that Kyo Ani started with Full Metal Panic (both Fumoffu and The Second Raid - personally I consider The Second Raid to be the highlight of their body of work, but I know that's just me).
I have little doubt that they can pull off the comedy. To this day when I watch Fumoffu I laugh so much my sides ache. I'm particularly fond of the greatness of the rugby episode and the two-parter involving Tessa.
|2007-02-26, 21:00
|Link #98
Anime Snark
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Singapore
Age: 36
In any case, yeah. One of KyoAni's well-known traits is their ability to deliver the comic timing. This has been reflected in ALL their series, with Fumoffu being the pinnacle of their comedy.
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|2007-02-28, 02:43
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Join Date: May 2004
Reading this thread is reminiscent of the discussions that took place just before KareKano was released, with many unwilling (or unable) to view the series on its own merits without looking at it through the lens of the production studio or aforesaid production studio's previous big hit. Personally, I'm very much looking forward to it.
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Since intellectual property law and cocktails are a recurring topic here, it's worth mentioning a couple recent developments. First, the tiki-themed craft cocktail bar Painkiller in New York has been forced to change its name to PKNY after Pusser's rum sued over its use of the name Painkiller, a pre-existing cocktail that the company trademarked:
In the lawsuit filed April 12 in U.S. District Court, plaintiff Pusser's Rum Ltd., which sells rum, cocktail mixers and rum products such as cakes under the brand name "Painkiller" sued tiki bar owners Giuseppe Gonzalez and Richard Boccato, claiming irreparable harm to its brand, unfair competition and unfair business practices, according to court documents on file in the Southern District of New York. […]
The plaintiffs demanded that the bar stop calling itself and any of its drinks by the name Painkiller, for which they hold two U.S. trademarks, one for "alcoholic fruit drinks with fruit juices and cream of coconut and coconut juice," and one for "non-alcoholic mixed fruit juices," which they market as "Pusser's Painkiller Cocktail Mix." […]
In a consent order signed by both parties May 16, Gonzalez and Boccato, along with their corporate entity, Essex Street Bar & Lounge, Inc., agreed to be "permanently restrained and enjoined" from using the trademarked term Painkiller or "any other confusingly similar term" in association with any bar, restaurant, grill, lounge or other establishment, or any "beverage, libation or cocktail" unless it is made with Pusser's rum. They also agreed not to use the term in any marketing or advertising materials, and to give up their website domain within 45 days of the order, though the court did not require them to turn it over to Pusser's.
Similarly, Portland's own Trader Tiki has been forced to change the name of his line of syrups to B. G. Reynolds. He doesn't name the company that would object to his marketing a line of tiki syrups with "Trader" in the name, but if you're into cocktails you can probably make a good guess who that might be. (Side note: Why do these disputes always seem to involve rum and tiki companies?)
About a year ago, I was approached by the owners of another company of similar name, and asked cordially to stop calling myself a Trader and go off and do something else. I fought tooth and nail, but they weren't having it. So, in respect to the original "Trader", and with the advice of a few good friends, I am moving forward with the name change from Trader Tiki's Exotic Syrups to B.G. Reynolds' Exotic Syrups.
Naturally this is creating some ill will in the cocktail community, at least in the direction of Pusser's, which is getting blasted on Twitter today. This is part of a general backlash against trademarking cocktail names (see the conflict over the Dark and Stormy). There's also a lot of confusion over copyright and trademarks. Tim Lee helpfully clarified the difference last year:
But perhaps the most important difference is that trademarks have a dramatically different policy rationale from patents and copyrights. Copyrights and patents are designed to create legal monopolies that drive up the price of creative works and thereby reward authors and inventors for their creativity. Although consumers may benefit from the resulting increase in creativity, the short-term effect is to force them to pay more than they would in a competitive market. Trademarks aren't like that at all. The point is not to limit competition. To the contrary, the point is to enhance competition by ensuring that consumers know what they're getting. This is why it's emphatically legal to run comparative advertising featuring your competitor's trademarks. Microsoft may own the "Windows" trademark, but Apple is free to use it as a punching bag as long as they don't mislead consumers about what they're getting.
The same principle applies in the Dark and Stormy case. The point of trademark law is to make sure consumers know what they're getting (whether it's Gosling or Zaya), not to give Gosling a monopoly on the concept of mixing ginger beer with rum. I haven't seen Zaya's ad and I'm not a trademark lawyer, so I don't want to speculate on the legal merits of Gosling's position. But certainly the apparentl purpose of Zaya's ad—encouraging bartenders to substitute their own rum in place of Gosling's—is entirely within the spirit of trademark law. If the net effect of Gosling's threats is that consumers wind up with fewer opportunities to try mixing ginger beer with different kinds of rum, that is certainly not what trademark law is supposed to accomplish.
This is a matter of trademark law, not copyright. The company actively markets and owns a trademark to a product called Pusser's Painkiller Cocktail Mix. So while it was arguably excessive of them to sue a tiki bar with the same name, it's not totally implausible that the bar might create confusion among customers.
A more concerning part of the settlement is the requirement that PKNY no longer offer any drink called a Painkiller that doesn't use Pusser's rum. Though the settlement doesn't bind anyone else, liquor companies would love to be able to trademark popular cocktails and forbid bars from substituting other brands. This is part of what was behind the Dark and Stormy dispute, and there are rumors of one whiskey brand sending cease and desist orders to bars advertising a classic drink of the same name if they don't use their product (I haven't been able to confirm this, so I'm not naming it here). If this strategy continues, that would be potentially be much more restrictive of bartenders' creativity. Whatever the legal merits of the case, Pusser's deserves all the scorn their receiving for forcing use of their rum in a cocktail that they didn't invent.


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