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Into Darkness ties to Star Trek XIII?
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Re: Into Darkness ties to Star Trek XIII?
TOS wasn't a serial. Each episode stood alone. Spock had the most developed backstory, Kirk kind of had one, but the other characters had no backstories at all. We knew hardly anything about McCoy, Scotty, or the rest. Yet everything was fine.
The TOS movies had a sort of trilogy in TWOK, TSFS, and TVH but it wasn't a forced trilogy (as in one movie foreshadowed the next, or seeing all of them is required to make sense of things).
Given what precious little we're going to see of these characters right now (one more movie and that may be it), I'd really like to see the third movie be a totally independent story with fully bloomed characters comfortable in their duties and already earning a reputation as a special crew doing special things.
That said, by title alone, "Into Darkness" portends an ending that may require the loose ends to be tied up in the next movie.
In any case, I'll take what comes and hope to enjoy it.
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COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION FOR WATER HYACINTH CONTROL STRATEGIES: EXPERIENCES FROM KAINJI LAKE AREA, NIGERIA. ALAMU, S.O., J.K. OKOMODA, F. DADDY and M. MDAIHLI* National Inst it ute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR,) P.M.B. 6006, New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria. *NigeriaGerma,l ('GTZ) Kainji Lake Fisheries Promotion Project (KLFPPJ}, P.O. Box 306, New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria ABSTRACT A description of the approach adopted for the manual clearing of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) beaches around Kainji Lake area is given. Tue problems posed by the weed to the fishing activities are enumerated. The various strategies in organizing the communities for the physical removal of the weed are expatiated. Factors responsible for the success recorded in the approach are equally highlighted. The paper, in conclusion, gives recoimnendations on how the approach can be replicated in other water bodies taking into consideration the socio-cultural characteristics of the various ethnic groups in different parts of the country. INTRODUCTION The River Niger was dammed for the generation and suppiy of hydroelectric power to parts of Nigeria and Niger Republic in 1968. With a surface area of 1,237 krn and an average depth of urn, the resulting lake was, by then, the largest man-made water body in West Africa. Following impoundment, an important artisanal fishery developed with an annual fish yield reaching 28,500 metric tons (Ita However, immediately after 1982). impoundment, there was a noticeable rise methods that eventually led to the decline in fish yield. Coupled with the problem of influx of fisherfoiks was the infestation of the water body by water hyacinth crassipes). Eichhornia (Eich/iorna crassipes (Martius). an exotic plant species, which was absent on Kainji Lake until 1988 was first noticed on the lake in 1989, and by 1994 had a frequency of 1999). By 1995, about 32% of the lake had been colonized by 91% (Ayeni et.aL aquatic macrophytes of which water In hyacinth initiated alone constituted over 52%. 1994, the Federal Government of Nigeria in the number of fisherfoiks who were increasingly adopting damaging fishing water hyacinth control measures on Lake Kainji by providing the necessary 147 funding for the National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR) to o water hyacinth prevents access to beaches by canoes o carry out research and support the water hyacinth control efforts. venomous snakes live within the water In collaboration with the NigerianGerman Kainji Lake Fisheries Promotion Project (KLFPP), two control measures, hyacinth and this could cause hazard to villagers washing and collecting water; and o namely; manual and biological control measures were embarked upon. The manual control centers on the physical removal of the water hyacinth through community biological cattle rearers also claim that the plant is toxic therefore causing death if consumed by livestock. based efforts while control involves the the o OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY The study aims at: highlighting the various strategies adoptea at communal clearing of water hyacinth by fisherfoiks. introduction of Neochetina eichhorniae (Warner and N. bruchi (Hustache) weevils to infest, weaken and eventually kill out the water hyacinth. This paper attempts at highlighting the various community mobilization strategies adopted at the physical removal of water hyacinth at beaches by fisherfoiks around Kainj i Lake area. Local knowledge shows o factors responsible for the success recorded in the exercise enumerating and making recommendations for future actions. that the infestation of water bodies by water hyacinth has many deleterious effects on fishing, navigation and other livelihood activities carried out within water bodies. Some of the characteristics of the aquatic weed are that such METHODOLOGY The study which was carried out between 1996 and 2000 adopted a combination of methods to gather data and disseminate information. Participatory it is a free-floating weed that possesses extensive fibrous root structures. It has a Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools were the most prominent methods used; i.e. SemiStructured Interviews (SSI), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). participatory exercises which include participant observation, diagramming and transect making and visual assessment of beaches using a standardized questionnaire. Group meetings, drama presentation and radio broadcasts were employed to arrive at decisions concerning actions and to help in reinforcing messages (decisions on actions). Capacity building for relevant staff to carry out the activities was done. high growth rate and can double its surface within 25 days. It can thus form large free floating islands. Some problems posed to fisherfoiks and other lake users by the infestation of water hyacinth are: o areas covered with water hyacinth have few fish; • mats of water hyacinth on the lake can get fishing nets entangled and dislodged; 148 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION o Ascertaining the state of knowledge of Strategies Adopted Demarcation of boundaries and Identification of Local Institutions Before the commencement of the community mobilization exercises, the the fisherfoiks concerning the water hyacinth infestation on the lake and the associated problems, o Identifying the efforts being taken by individual fisherfolks and the different whole lake area had been divided into strata and communities towards combating the problems posed by the weed; o sub-strata and the local institutions with their power structure identified (du Feu and Abayomi. 1996; Mdaihli and Alamu, 1994). The demarcation of boundaries and the identification of existing local institutions Enlightening fisherfolks on additional scientific information on the characteristics of the weed; and • formed the basis on which subsequent strategies were adopted. Deciding on a plan of action towards controlling and eliminating the weed on Lake Kainji based on some suggestions made at the initial meetings held with traditional authorities and representatives of local communities in 1994. Meetings wit/i traditional authorities and representatives of local communities The first strategy taken was that a meeting was held at each of the three Emirate CO'uncils. In attendance at the meetings were the three Emirs, District Heads, Village Heads, Sarakunan Ruwa, fishermen representatives and representatives of NIFFRIGTZ. The meetings were held at the three Emirate Council Chambers. It was at these During this enlightenment campaign tours tagged 'VIP Tours', musical groups accompanied the entourage and before the commencement of the meetings, the musical group would be rendering songs in the local vernacular on the dangers inherent in the weed and urging communities to combine effort at eliminating it for the overall benefit of the fishing communities. This musical display attracts many villagers to the meetings that problems posed by the infestation of the lake area by water hyacinth were discussed and solutions to the problems identified. Decisions taken at the meetings were to be passed on to the fishing communities by the participants at the meetings most especially the District Heads, Sara kunan ruwa and fishermen representatives, for immediate action. Enlightenment campaign meetings around the lake area By early 1995, the first enlightenment campaign meeting was organized jointly by the Institute and NGKLFPP. The campaign aimed at: venue of the meetings. This strategy involved the movement of the Royal Fathers to some specific locations in their areas of jurisdiction. This same strategy was repeated in September/October, 2000. The meetings with the physical presence of the three Emirs lent credence to the importance attached to the exercise and spurred the fisherfoiks to be more involved in the physical removal of the weed from their beaches. 149 Table 1: The Number of Fishing Localities per Settlement Type, by State, L.G.A. and Stratum Location 1 Settlement Type 2 3 4 1996 State Niger Kebbi 156 89 13 16 2 6 0 4 171 115 LGA Agwara* 42 3 0 0 45 Borgu* Magama* Ngaski* Yauri* 69 41 3 5 3 0 0 0 75 46 42 50 15 3 3 3 0 60 60 4 Sub stratum 01 37 1 1 0 0 0 39 53 48 12 02 03 46 44 8 5 4 2 2 0 2 04 0 05 3 12 1 0 0 2 0 15 06 07 26 23 0 2 27 28 1 08 57 3 2 9 2 4 64 Total Note: 244 29 286 = Local government area, 1 = permanent villages, 2 = permanent fishing camps, 3 = temporary fishing camps (from within Kainji Lake), 4 = temporaryfishing camps (from outside Kainji Lake). * Source: du4'eu et al, 1996. 150 Training of extension, ADP and other field staff Before the commencement of field work, series of training courses and work- Liaison with fishing communities on progress made concerning other methods by the government on one hand, and problems encountered by the fishing communities in the course shops were organized for various categories of field workers (extension, ADP and other field staff) to acquaint them with of clearing their beaches of water hyacinth. on the other hand. The weekly monitoring exercise started in 1996 and as a result of this, the communities were always cooperating with the visiting teams to the extent that a achievement remarkable has been recorded over the years. Table 2 shows the trend of manual clearing of beaches in some the tools needed for data gathering and interactions with fishing communities. Some of the training sessions were conducted by invited experts (Mobbs, 1994; Van Poelje, 1996; FACU/ ADP/KLFPP) and some by subject matter specialists (Okomoda et aL 1994 & 1998: Opeke 1997) in the specialized areas of community mobilization, qualitatiw and quantitative research methods, Focus Group Discussion techniques (FGDs) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). Since the field workers, some of whom are selected fishing communities through visual assessment for the period of 1996 to 1999. Preparation and airing of radio messages After the series of meetings and training sessions, radio scripts were residdnt in the fishing villages are closer to the fisherfolks they stand better chances of monitoring and supervising the clearing exercises. written, vetted and translated nto Hausa language because of the low lit'eracy 1ezel of the target audience-the fisherfoiks. The use of radio as a means of communication Weekly monitoring of water hyacinth manual clearing of beaches was based on the outcome of an ariier survey which showed medih, stations and The monitoring team, which was put in place the NGKLFPP, was saddled with the respon- timing preferences (Ibeun and Md4hli 1994). The radio programme started on a local radio booster station-Radio Niger, Koro, and programmes were aired twice a week. Because of the popLilrity of this by Institute and the sibilities of: o Mobilizing individual communities in their manual clearing efforts by programme and the result of a smpled opinion, the radio programme is now aired assisting in the identification of days for the clearing and how it will be done; o on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Kaduna. The airing of Monitoring the progress of the clearing activities in the different communities ing a standardized questionnaire for the purpose; Documenting observations concerning the messages comes up twice a week and Wednesdays) and is (Mondays captioned "FILIN MASUNTA" i.e. Fisherfolk Forum. The messages which o the quantity of water hyacinth seen in beaches, creeks. and the open lake; and 151 Table 2: Visual Assessment of Communal Clearing of Water Hyacinth in Selected Fishing Communities in Kainji Lake Area Village State LGA District Contact Person Score (%) Assessment Remarks 98 96 97 98 99 96 98 99 96 97 97 99 Niger Malale Borgu Malale Alh. Abdular Wakili 90 95 100 100 FWH FWH Wfl NWH ATC/P ATCIP ATCIP ATC/P FWFF praised ATK ATC/P ATCIP praisedATK ATC/P Gungun Bussa 55 65 Alh Gado 70 70 FWH FWH FWH FWH ATC/P ATC/P ATCIP Borgu Shagunu T/Leda Hakini Bala 60 65 71 75 FWH FWH FWH FWH ATC/P ATC/P Masarna 69 70 Alh. ehikowa 78 85 PWH FWH FWH NWH NWH NWH FWH ATCIP Praised ATK kTC/P ATE/P Agwara 80 85 Papiri 90 100 Buka dubu FWH FWH Alh. M. Maikanti NWH FWH NWH ATOP ATC/P ATCIP ATCIP ATOP ATCIP Ruwa T/Dutsi Alh. Mamman 90 95 100 100 FWH FWH FWH Praised ATK PRAISED ATK ATC/P ATCIP Agwara Hikiya 80 85 Rofia 90 100 Hakimi Audu FWH ATC/P Praised ATK Praised ATK Praised ATK Kasabu HakimiAdamu (SR) 90 95 Garba 100 -100 FW}I FWH FWH FWH FWH Magama Anfani Sam Dan Abu Auna 70 80 85 — . - - —_95 FWH FWH FWH FWH ATCIP ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P Garafini kodo Alh.Mamman Makama 80 85 W 95 FWH PWH - PWH FWH FWH PWH Gadanzare Gadan 55 65 Alh. Umaru Zare. 70 70 75 80 FWH FWH FWH FWH ATC/P ATCIP ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P FWH FWH ATC/P ATC/P Kebbi Wawu Alh. Labo 1-lakimi 55 85 Ngaski 40 80 Ngaski ATC/P FWH NWH ATCIP Wara 90 80 75 Mal. Umaru Bawa Hakimi Alhassan Zakariyau 65 70 100 ATC/r 90 80 ATC/P FWH FWH FWH FWH Pnused ATK FWH Kwanga Rukubalo 65 70 80 75 FWH FWH FWH ATC/P ATCIP ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P ATC.'° ATC/P Yauri Ubando ma l3aha Noma Garba Noma Saleh Mal. Bagudo 70 80 85 95 FWH 90 80 95 FWH 100 90 95 FWH FWH FWH FWH ATC/P FWH FWH ATCIP ATC/P FWH FWH FWH FWH ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P Yauri Gumbi Gungu PRAISED ATK ATC/P ATC/P ATC/P Zamare Alh. Dan Baba ATC/P KEY: PWH: Plenty water hyacinth FWH — Few water hyacinth ATC/P — Advised to clear an park ATK — Advised to keep up NWI-1 — No water hyacinth initiafly focused on the problems of water hyacinth, decisions taken at meetings with fisherfolk and appeals for cooperation to On the spot demonstration and involvement of communities near isolated creeks During monitoring exercises and tours round the fishing communities, some creeks and non-settlement areas were get rid of the Kainji Lake area of water hyacinth now keep listeners abreast of all the activities of the Kainji Lake Fisheries Promotion project (KLFPP) on a weekly basis. Preparation and distribution ofposters Since the majority of the target group is illiterate it was thought expedient to prepare posters describing the dangers of found to be infested by water hyacinth. Since the areas are "no mans land", nobody cared to clear such areas. Since it was thought to pose a big danger in future if nothing was done, officers from NTFFR visited such areas to first assess the extent the weed especially with reference to declining catches. The posters were taken to some selected fishing conmiunities for of coverage, after which arrangements were made to do the clearing of the isolated areas. Visits were made to the fishing pre-testing after which the suggestions made by the fisherfolk were incorporated for final production. The final product was thereafter mass-produced and distributed for pasting at conspicuous locations such as mosques, market center, public villages adjacent to the isolated areas and young and energetic btiys were mobilized to the spots. The extension officers together with the young villagers would be involved in the clearing exercises after which the villagers were given some token money as compensation. buildings and Sarakunan Ruwa 's residences. Supply of anti-snake vaccines One of the problems of water hyacinth competition and award ofprizes. To motivate the communities for more active participation, there was an as stated by the fisherfolk was that the weed harbours poisonous snakes. In order therefore to allay the fears of the fisherfoiks, anti-snake vaccines were arrangement made for competition and award of prizes for the best-cleared beach procured and distributed to dispensaries and clinics bordering the lake area. For effective administration of the vaccines, paramedical staff were specially trained to handle the treatment of snake bite victims. This strategy actually motivated the around the lake area. The competition involved all the Emirate Councils, Local Government communities. Areas, and fishing Criteria for the award of communities to participate fully in the communal clearing without fearing snake bites. prizes were stipulated and alJ the fishing communities were duly informed. Teams of judges and inspectors were sent round the fishing villages and beaches and were to follow strictly the criteria already laid down. 153 A day was flxed for the ceremony and the Emirs, District Heads, Sarakunan Ruwa and fishermen representatives were in attendance at the ceremony. The awards were given to the village heads of possible for effective communication, decision-making and decision taking. In Figure 2 and Table 2 the defined boundaries, strata, as well as settlement patterns are shown. the bestcleared beaches through their District Heads. This further spurred the commu-nities to intensify their communal efforts at clearing their beaches. degree Group cohesion. There is already in existence a high of homogeneity in terms of FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE STRATEGIES ADOPTED kinship, ethnicity, occupation and religion among the group. This socio-economic and religio-cultural homogeneity plays an important role in making the people to work together as a group. The successes recorded in the strategies adopted are attributable to the following factors. Clearly defined hierarchical power structure There is in existence clearly defined hierarchical power structure in the lake area. There are clear areas of authority to which each hierarchy is answerable. From High dependence on the fishery as a means of livelihood. below to the top are layers of authority and this hierarchical structure are followed strictly in the area. With this arrangement already in place it was easy to identify the various office holders and seek their Because the fisherfoiks are highly dependent on the fishery they are always ready to cooperate to facilitate collective action to deal with any problem that will disturb their fishing activities. This was why immediately the problem of water hyacinth cropped up, they were ready to find all possible solutions to it. cooperation and assistance in getting the fishing communities for effective mobilization. In Figure 1 the hierarchical power structure in the area is shown. Cooperation and leadership at community level. There is an incentive and willingness on the part of the fishers to actively participate with time and effort in the communal clearing of water hyacinth. Since the fishers themselves chose the leaders they are ready at any time to follow their instructions. Therefore, a strong local leadership is very critical for the success achieved. Existence of clearly defined boundaries and membership Social and physical boundaries are demarcated for ease of monitoring and evaluation. Before the commencement of the community mobilization activities the whole lake area has been stratified and the fishing villages divided into States, Local Government Areas and Districts. Equally, Utilization of local knowleuge (1994) noted that local knowledge was of continuing importance Ruddle membership of each fishing village is known through annual frame surveys (du Feu et.al. 1996). All these make it to present day subsistence fishing over most of the world. Thus, acquiring, using and transmitting such knowledge is still 154 Fig. 1: Hierarchical Power Structure in Kainji Lake Area. EMIR TRADITIONAL COUNCIL TITLE HOLDERS DISTRICT HEADS VILLAGE HEADS I HEADS OF FISHERMEN (SARAKUNANRUWA) U WARD/AREA REPRESENTATIVES HOUSEHOLD HEADS FISHERFOLKS 155 Main Stratum 3 Sub Si I-iikiya Stratum 08 Kebbi State 'V Sub Stratum 03 I Sub Stratun 06 Gafara Baban Wa ru e Chupamini Shagunu o Niger State A Main Stratum I Niger State Sub Sttatuin0l Malale Sub Stratum 02 Anfani 0 New Bussa Project HQ o CAS sampling stations Fig. 2. Kanji Lake showing the location of the States, sampling strata and CAS sampling stations. 156 extremely relevant to livelihoods in many areas and particularly where fishery resources are still relatively abundant. Right from the onset the local knowledge RECOMMENDATIONS This 'model' is recommended for adoption in other water bodies infested by of the fisherfoiks on the water hyacinth was investigated it into on and their fishery, contributions about the local names, the dangers imposes the livestock, human beings and 'its use as fertilizer for cereals. With the initial water hyacirith not only in Nigeria but in other ECOWAS countries. The caveat, however, is that the socio-cultural characteristics and power structure of the areas should be taken into consideration before embarking on such a venture. acquisition of local knowledge blended with scientific knowledge the target group REFERENCES Alamu, S.O. and Mdailili, M. (1996) Preliminary report on the Socio-Economic baseline survey of Kainji Lake Area NIFFR. Annual Report. felt a sense of belonging and able to cooperate in eliminating the weed from their beaches. Ayeiii, J.S.O. Daddy, F. and Mdaihui, M. (1999), Kainji, Nigeria. Abteilung 45-Landliehe Entwicklung arbeitsfeld: Viehwirtschaft, Veterinarnesen, und Fischerel, Publications related to Livestock, Veterinary and Fisheries Development, Esch born 1999. CONCLUSION Community mobilization as an approach for involving local communities in Water hyacinth on Lake a problem that bordered on their livelihood is being experimented around Kainji Lake. The success recorded so far been attributed to the various strategies adopted. The strategies are also successful because of some factors, which were identified to be in existence within has Du Feu, T.A. and Abayomi, S.O. (1996), Frame survey of Kainji Lake, Northern Nigeria. Report submitted to NGKLFPP., New Bussa, Nigeria. Du Feu, T.A. and Abiodun, J.A. (1999), Fisheries Statistics of Kainji Lak Northern Nigeria, Nov. 1994 — Dec. 1998. Report submitted to the communities. The success has been attributed to the cooperation received from the local leaders and the fisherfoiks themselves. 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Are you guys suggesting that the refs wanted Boston to win? Or that they missed calls.
I'll agree that some of the calls were poor, but you're taking a huge leap to suggest that they either wanted Boston to win, or wanted Detroit to lose.
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His fateful performance of [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Ricky Martin[/lastfm]'s "She Bangs" ended up launching a cult following that still goes strong today. Hung has released three albums since getting his record deal soon after that, um, "performance."
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[–]ViralBlender[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
Inauguration today. Wish I had my camera .
Shahbaz Sharif has done well!
[–]TiinSoldiier -7 points-6 points-5 points 1 year ago
Thats awesome. Although lets see how long before someone bombs it.
[–]digitalsurgeon 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
lets hear the other side of the story:
here is a video which exposes the extent of corruption & incompetency in this metro bus service:
[–]timepasses 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
As with every major public sector project in Pakistan, the real challenge lies ahead in running this service and maintaining the buses in good shape.
[–]ryzvonusef 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
I am not a fan of PML-N, but credit must be given where credit is due!
I would LOVE to have the same thing in my area (isloo/pindi)
All those PTI fans are in agony now, desperately trying to use the Young Doctors to denounce PMLN.
Have the humility to accept a good thing when it's done!
Wait till PTI comes, I will see how the netizen support it against the same YD ;p
[–]digitalsurgeon 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
how come they only made this bus service only in the last month of their tenure ?
they wasted away 5 years.
[–]ryzvonusef -1 points0 points1 point 1 year ago
Heh! I never said it wasn't a political ploy, but I would prefer anything to nothing. Timing issues aside, you got the admit the project itself is good.
I mean what has PPP ever done for us, even as a political ploy?
[–]Playear 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago
I wouldn't be too quick to jump the gun. Give the project some time, and we'll see how it goes. A similar service had been started in Karachi by Mustafa Kamal but failed within 2-3 months.
[–]txs2300 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
What is a metro bus?
[–]2oosra 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
It is on its own dedicated roads and lanes, many of them elevated. The path may be used someday for an urban train line also.
[–]pepsi_logic 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
It's an intra-city bus that stops at bus stations!
One small step for pakistan, one giant leap for mankind.
[–]txs2300 -1 points0 points1 point 1 year ago
Like those yellow buses and wagons in Karachi? Not sure if I understand how this is a big deal.
[–]WishForACanon5DMark2 4 points5 points6 points 1 year ago
No, it's not!
This MetroBus has the capacity of moving 112,500 passengers per day on both sides of the dedicated route.
It's based on a modern automatic eTicketing system.
Dedicated route, no crossings, no signals, no traffic,
High class buses (air-conditioned etc) - focusing on public, low/middle class people.
Air-conditioned waiting stations
And more.
[–]digitalsurgeon -1 points0 points1 point 1 year ago
air conditioned waiting stations? how come that is possible ? when 99% of the country doesn't get electricity more than 5 hours a day?
here is a video which exposes the extent of corruption & incompetency in this metro bus service: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=D4VUD6q8Dm4
[–]WishForACanon5DMark2 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
I'm confused, why was he not providing any proofs? I live near Kalma Chowk (where the Daewoo buses are / new metro station) and I've never seen those 100 buses parked anywhere.
Anyone who has seen Poor & Middle Class (particularly Labourers) travelling in Pakistan (mainly in high density populated areas), would appreciate this project. The way people have to wait for hours at the bus stop, and then travel like animals in the small over-capacity vans, and pay premium fares....explains how critical this project is. Only those who travel on public transportation, would understand. Those who criticize it, are from the same breed that also criticized the Motorway project, using same idiotic logic.
Time to open eyes, use brains, and think about Pakistan...whether you like Punjab govt or not. Its not about your party or you....Its about those who spend hours on the bus stops waiting...in hot & cold. And also, time to look around...and learn what Punjab govt has done for Education and Health, and various other sectors.
In case you mention "health + educational projects" - Were you living in the LaLa Land when World Bank, & British edu experts were talking about the education reforms in Punjab. Or were you taking a nap when SriLankan doctors where amazed how Punjab gvt resolved the Dengue issue so quick (while other countries have been fighting against it for 10+ years...
CM Shahbaz has completed mega projects in education sector in every nook and corner of the province, including:
Establishment of Pakistan's 1st ever Information Technology University in Lahore, Punjab University Jhelum Campus, five new women universities, setting up of 66 new degree colleges, 5 new Medical colleges.
Punjab Endowment Fund – Educating 1 million students
Setting up IT labs in more than 4000 schools at a cost of Rs 5 billion
Danish Schools in backward areas to provide free of costmodern educational facilities to children of poor people
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Govt of Punjab hired 37500 educators on merit criteria
10 The establishment of Punjab Technology University
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But again, I would not challenge your "negative" mentality. It's in our blood.
[–]chungi 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
Lets face it; it's a vanity project, that will have some use, but doesn't really justify the expense or the problems it's caused. Nonetheless, better than nothing,
It really isn't.
[–]ezuhaib 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
When I see how excited our people are over this project, I realize why politicians invest in projects which immediately stand out rather than in projects which really make a difference but our impulsive people would never notice.
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I hope your all doing fine and enjoying the glorious beatdown that this forum is delivering lately; just insanely well crafted stuff by the big-guys from MB and some of the freelance folks - the shit gives me goosebumps from getting so motivated.
Thats of course after I've cried myself unconscious a few times.
Ok, so heres a creature concept update, with a few notes for anyone who may care.
Gone is the squid-puss and skeletal changes to the skull, it was simply too exotic.
Without giving too much away: its essential to the story that the main antagonist have strong human qualities, so while I liked the idea of the creature essentially being my monster from "Containment Breach Sub-Level 5" it just wasnt "right".
Im going to go ahead and keep up the old ideas; maybe someone may find it useful/entertaining to see the twists and turns that I come across during developing an idea; I think its important to play when your exploring ideas and give yourself the room and freedom to create crap instead of miticulously thinking and rethinking through every line.
You can see all the various combinations I fought with along the lower and right borders of the piece before deciding on the final creature.
While some of you may find the new design to be too conservative, please understand the approach im taking is going to more reliant on using dramatic lighting, camera angles, facial expression and body language to deliver the impact im looking for as opposed to over-the-top design-sense.
A lot of my motivation for creating this graphic novel comes from my adoration for my favorite filmakers like early Ridley Scott and 80's era John Carpenter.
Again, this is just a rough ill use as a guide for the final render, which in turn will be a master for reference since none of these creatures or characters exist.
I cant thank you all enough for the interest, enthusiasm and commentary - its always very inspiring for me.
God Bless,
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Last edited by Cryptcrawler; April 16th, 2010 at 08:25 PM.
it is AWESOME D:
Thanks for sharing the process with us, I like seeing that you're putting thought into the monster's look... it still looks pretty scary to me though! I love John Carpenter and Ridley Scott too, I'm getting really excited to see the first pages of the graphic novel. Keep the awesome coming!
That's a great start, best of luck with the comic! Cheers
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I hope your all doing great!
Heres some more additions to "The Human Condition" graphic novel sketchbank ive got going on.
The first one was fun, I knew I wanted there to be some facial similarities to Sir Ian Mckellen so I used the opportunity to do a little study-practice and look at a photo of him to catch the features I wanted.
The second rough of the kids was really enjoyable as well
Now granted its loose and sketchy but I really had a lot of fun with this one, its liberating to take a break from my obsessive need to render the crap out of everything. It was also rally enjoyable for nostalgic reasons
These "Trailer Park Kids" are pretty much amalgymations of the guys I hung out with in high-school. We were eachothers refuge for a lot of other reasons ( read that as a lot of other WAY more important reasons) aside from being uncool and unpopular.
Sketching this up brought back some great ( and not so great memories).
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Man, you are indeed inspiring! How did you come up with this idea? Did you come up with this by yourself? So great Brad! Really looking forward to this one! THX a lot! And keep up the really really hard work!
I really like the way that this is going, it's looking great. I really like your looser work (I love your highly finished work too of course) there's a lot of energy to it.
From a design point of view, I prefer the first design of the main creature, subject zero, it's very interesting and I think more engaging than the revised design, but, I understand that it might not be the best fit for the story.
Looking forward to more, Good luck with this.
Last edited by Maximilian S; May 9th, 2010 at 07:21 PM.
This graphic novel of yours is starting to look very interesting! Have you told anything about the story yet? I look forward to seeing more of this just for the pretty pictures!
Like the Rush quote And the art, as well, of course!
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Your rendering with value and texture is so fresh and immediate. As someone studying the 2 crafts of screenwriting and digital illustration myself, I can really appreciate the type of work you are doing here. Can't wait for more.
this is going to be so epic. really love seeing portrait work from you. the professor is outstanding. i cant wait until you start to really go in on this project man.
Looks great Brad. I like the creature redesign. I think the mutant human look gives you scope for more emotional range which is needed for sequential art
The other designs are superb. The older character reminds me of Robert Mitchum when he starred in Dead Man. One of my favourite films so a real positive.
Looking forward to more. Also Thanks for the tutorial. Truly insightful.
These concepts got a lot of personality in them. I love the Sir Ian McKellan look-alike. It's a nice touch that you were even able to capture things like wrinkle and pimples. Are you currently writing this, or is the idea still in your head? I've had an idea for a graphic novel and I'm in writing mode at the moment. Probably won't be completed for a long time, but it's gonna be my baby and I'll definitely be posting stuff up here when I get to the illustration process. Good luck sir! I can't wait to see more.
Great Work, loving the rough style. The concepts are wicked!
Wheres the girls? You do need a girl in there!
Sweet, man thank you very much for that!
Hearing stuff like that is what its all about for me, I appreciate the support.
Man I wish they did! Ha!
Im very, very grateful you appreciate my efforts Konstruktion and thank you for sitting through me flappin my dumb lips for 2 hours. I hope I get to be on the show sometime soon again - you were all great fun.
Best wishes to you,
No..what makes you think that?
=D Im glad you like the work and im pumped you thought I got the mood, thats probably priority #1 for me, although rendering fights for that slot as well.
Hehe, thanks alexson!
I really appreciate your support!
*hands you a soft drink*
I hope the work keeps you for the whole show, gnoll - thank you!
I hope so, I love Mr. Delish and very much enjoyed you guys and being on the show. I hope people like the story, its new territiry for me.
Take care ST!
That was good times, I loved goofing off for the show and laughing with you guys - im looking forward to another one in the future if I play my cards right.
I wish it were buddy, the pre-pro ive been doing on this during what little down-time I have between gigs and waiting for sketch approvals is already giving me a hint of the sheer magnitude of working on a project like this will mean - but im more excited than intimidated; theres something I love about throwing myself to the wolves.
Thank you so much, im very glad you like it!
Glad you like em!
I've got to admit that ive really been digging busting these babies out, maybe its the quick fix of accomplishment that doing rough concept work provides?
I dunno, but it feels good and is a refreshing little excursion from my obsessive need to render the living hell out of everything.
Ill try to.
Im not going to try and re-invent the wheel though, im just going to go with a story and characters I like and that feel good - id rather produce something that's entertaining and honest instead of something empty that's praised for uniqueness.
Im a big boobs and double-cheeseburger type guy, not a fine wine and intellectual conversation type guy - if you catch my drift.
But with that in mind im certianly not looking for the path of least resistance when it comes to the story; it really doesnt allow for that based on the premise alone.
I love you guys and gals!
Thanks so much for the interraction and encouragement, I need it.
Best wishes and be safe!
Wow you are already off too an amazing start.
So I decided to go ahead and take advantage of a few days off while waiting for sketch approvals from a client and crank out some more character development work for the graphic novel.
Since the characters in the more recent pre-production stuff seemed to feel more developed I figured I should definitely go back and flesh our Darryl ( the main character) some more - and im glad I did!
I really enjoyed working on Darryl because it allowed me to get into his head and psychology a little more, in addition to making some hard decisions about his age, profession and attitude.
Instead of him being a CID agent ive decided to make him an FBI agent since they have broader federal powers at thier disposal and from what im understanding through my research - have a little more clout within law enforcement agencies.
Ive also decided to make him about 45 years old for a variety of reasons, none of which I can really give away aside from wanting him to come across as being wiser, warmer and fitting the "haunted veteran" character role a little tighter.
Next is Darryl's polar opposite and partner of 15 years - J.T. "Mack" McCarthy
I really got into this one too and had loads of fun trying to coax the attitude I wanted out of the piece, I think I did alright.
As you can (hopefully) already tell, Mack is roughly the same age as Darryl (45) and Mack is also an angry asshole a lot of the time, pretty much to everyone but Darryl - youll have to wait to find out why.
Ironically im probably going to have more shits and giggles writing for Mack than I am for Darryl, since being a stubborn, irish prick comes much more naturally to me than anything else!
Out of the two I feel like I got a more natural look with Mack, I think I went a little too harsh with the rim lighting on Darryl.
It feels good to be able to see things like that a little more readily now, thats something I owe to this place; which always helps me reach higher and look more honestly at my work
As always - thanks for coming by the thread and giving me your time and feedback, it really does mean a lot to me.
Best wishes,
UPDATED 5-26-10 - fixed some lighting/scaling and general anatomical goofs on both mock ups. Thank you Dekal for the spot on crit!
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the rim light on darryl is pretty bright but what bothers me more is the lack of information in the almost black shadowed area right next to the rim light. if you suggested more anatomy in there i think that would help....holy shit. i just crit'ed you. hell is probably starting to get cold.
wow...the bulk and ferocity of the creature gives me chills. i'm REALLY looking forward to seeing where you go with this. i like that quote from the professor, very lovecraftian.
the atmosphere of these artworks is amazing. You have a real talent in representing something invisible around your characters...
Thank you for posting it.
is that dennis haysburt? or as i like to call him, david palmer
aww man I really like how you are tackling this and the concept is fucking cool, this is going to be epic.
Those character portraits are outstanding. Tons of attitude in both. I might echo what Dekal said above about the shadow area of Darryl, but really it's a minor quibble. This project is really shaping up to be something else
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Thanks man - more coming soon!
Thanks neeqs!
I wish I knew the guy you were talking about, I dont follow sports im afraid.
Im grateful I inspire ya, I hope I continue to do so!
Im already seeing just from doing the pre-pro that its going to be an absurd task - I wish you luck too!
Thank you so much!
I hope it lives up to expectations, I get more excited about it as time goes on, but the gravity of the task is hitting me as well, heh!
Thanks for the support!
Man, thank you so much!
The encouragement, support and inspiration I get from you guys is just out of sight, I always look foward to hopefully earning it and I hope I continue to do so.
Whats cool is that Im beginning to tell by reaction whether ive hit the mark or not and these latest sketches didnt hit the spot, so im hoping the corrections will garner some approval.
Thanks, im glad you like it so far!
Yeah ive actually changed the creature signifigantly since the initial inception; he's much more human now, which is essential to the tale itself.
Late 70's/Early 80's Ridley Scott and John Carpenter has just as much influence on me as does my childhood heroes like the late Frazetta and Corben, im learning.
Thanks for your comments, best wishes!
Thanks Randis!
Thanks Thujon!
This idea is something ive had rattling around in my skull for a long time in one form or another - at least the premise of the story, that is. I did indeed come up with it myself.
Thanks for the support!
Thank you Max!
I was bummed to let it go since I really wanted to tie in my Containment Breach piece to the idea. It could/would still "work" but wouldnt fit and would diminish the impact that I have for the end and overall story. Its pretty fascinating the choices im finding myself making that I never counted on even encountering while I try and get this baby off the ground.
It makes you wonder what the movie guys have to go through!
Thanks Alexson!
I havent dropped too many hints about the story for a variety of reasons, mostly because its still getting revised, rethought, reimagined - you name it.
The premise and moral of the story however, hasnt and wont change.
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I grew up on all that stuff; Rush, Journey, all the usual suspects from 80's hard rock in addition to the death-metal meltdown that I eventually had come to fall in love with.
Thank you Eytan, Im glad you think so!
Its far from polished but it really isnt intended to be - I should probably have this moved to the sketchbook section since its much more akin to that genre.
Thank you spata, thats great to hear; it lets me know that im hopefully on the right track!
Im glad those elements came through since these are just rough mock ups.
I appreciate the support - good luck!
Thanks buddy!
I really hope it does end up being epic, the story is on a much more intimate scale that you might think.
Portrait work is a ball, especially when its rough-stuff, I guess its the "fast-food" satisfaction of belting them out in a night that is the fun of it.
The professor's likeness is a little too similiar to the actor he is based off of - something ill have to hash out so the insta-recognition isnt such a hammer between the eyes, more subtle.
Thanks for your support man!
You know your the only person to get the Robert Mitchum influence!
I was going for educated mustiness, yet with a rugged undertone in there.
Im glad you approve of the redesign, im much happier with it myself. Cthulhu-oid stuff will always be fun and something we all enjoy but the point of it is to be inhuman and alien and thats kind of a 180 from what im trying to accomplish with the story.
Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Best wishes to you,
Thank you Neeqs!
Im writing it in my head; I have little snapshots of dialog and scenes that im building on all the time. At some point im going to have to start setting pen to paper and get someone who has higher than a 9th grade edumakashun to proof and edit it.
One thing at a time though!
Theres going to be plenty of girls! Naked girls running all over the place!
Youll see...muah..
Thank you very very much Ikage!
HOW FUCKING DARE YOU CRIT ME!!!1!!!one!1!!!
Jeff your crits were spot on man and were a big help!
I just re-uploaded some fixes to both of the latest portraits, let me know what you think.
Darryl's head was all kinds of jacked up once I got in there and flipped it and started laying into it. I must have been in a rush to develop his features and got sloppy. Granted this is all concept roughs but thats not even an excuse, care should be taken at all times, really.
Its still a little dark in there and its not perfect but I think its at least a little better.
Let me know!
Thanks again and best wishes to you!
Oh its totally lovecraftian; HP is a big inspiration to me for a lot of reasons.
Im really glad you like the creature and that the elements that I was shooting for came out strong, its a relief to know it immediate!
This is probably one of the coolest compliments ive gotten or will get!
This is something I think we all shoot for and to know that just one person felt that way about my efforts is a big, big deal to me - thank you houn!
Theres aspects of Dennis Haysburt, Denzel Washington, Carl Weathers and John Amos in there. I think I probably layed in too heavy with the Dennis likeness' since several folks have commented on it - which tells me its too immediate.
I want there to be a 'ness' to those people, not insta-recognition.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you Metal, I appreciate the encouragement!
Its shaping up to be a huge task already
Naw it really isnt a minor quibble.
Once I got in there I saw all kinds of crap like his head being too narrow, jaw dropping off, head being too askew on his shoulders in addition to the shadow being overwhelming in that area.
All valuable feedback, which is why I come here!
Thanks so much everyone - Its truely a privilege to get your feedback and time!
Best wishes to you all,
haha. awesome dude. glad i could help. the fix is a lot better. just enough to see whats goin on in there but not taking away from that cool scar texture where the rim light trails off. cant wait for the next update.
Ah, Cryptcrawler, you awesome devil!
If the whole thing maintains your usual superb standards I foresee a truly epic achievement. It probably isnt my place to offer advice of this kind, but I did so love the be-tendrilled face of the initial Patient Zero. I understand it requires human qualities (Im guessing so it can speak/we can empathise with it) but in redesigning it it's lost something of the eerie aura of intelligence and menace it had before. May I suggest a mid ground between the two? A human face but equipped with the same pulpy cranium and gimlet eyes of the Cthulhuesque design.
Otherwise, astounding. I will purchase a copy upon release.
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=200044 <- Sketchbook - filled with unhappy things.


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1/18/2014 Manhattan Beach, CA Save This JobCommon information: EPAM is looking for a Sales Professional with a laser focus on new client acquisition in the Media and Entertainment vertical at EPAM. The successful candidate for this role will be experienced in selling software development services, identifying and
1/17/2014 Los Angeles, CA Save This JobExciting, Innovative and Fast Growing Enterprise Backup and Disaster Recovery Software Company seeks an aggressive, technically astute Account Manager with Reseller and Direct IT Sales Experience to continue successfully selling their proven solutions into the region. This is a
1/14/2014 Los Angeles, CA Save This Job