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30 Stunning Examples of Japanese Design
Below, we take a look at 30 stunning examples of Japanese design, from shop interiors to vending machines, toys to fancy dress costumes, web sites to packaging, and architecture to clothing. Japanese design is so fascinating because it's wildly different to that which we're used to seeing in the west. What's more, it's extremely varied, with sleek, minimal, futuristic creations on one side and super-cute, smiley, humorous designs on the other. The Japanese are also famous for the wackiness of their ideas and if that kind of thing floats your boat, you'll find plenty of the like in this article, the Coca Cola robot being a prime example! We would love to hear some feedback, so please comment below.
1. Coca Cola Robot
Children look on in amazement as the Cocoa Cola robot walks by. Talk about a great way to sell your products, kids can't help but pump money into this incredible vending machine.
2. Hanamchiya
The colors and plentiful negative space employed in this site design make for a thoroughly pleasurable user experience. The way the paper tag on the right drops and then swings when you roll over it is surprisingly realistic.
3. National Art Centre
Japanese architects have been responsible for some truly incredible buildings, but one of the most jaw-dropping of all is Tokyo's National Art Centre, designed by Kisho Kurokawa.
4. Kigurumi
Kigurumi are a kind of Japanese animal costume worn for fancy dress parties and lounging around the house. There are tigers, dinosaurs, pandas and many more styles in the collection. They've been huge in Japan for years, but have only recently been made available in the west by UK company, Kigu.
5. Higashiya
Higashiya, a confectionary shop and tea bar in Nakameguro, Tokyo, presents its beautifully designed treats in the most appetizing of ways.
6. 2015 Honda CBR750
All of Honda's motorcycles are expertly manufactured, but the designers went to town with the bike above. It's a futuristic take on an old CBR 750 – a concept bike which offers infinite electronic tuning possibilities.
7. Mitekero
I have to admit, due to my non-existent grasp of the Japanese language, I'm struggling to work out exactly what service this website provides. I do acknowledge, however, the superb design of its interactive map.
8. Drinks Carton
How about this for amazing packaging? These cartons, designed by Naoto Fukasawa, look as they they've been made from folded banana skins.
9. Barcodes
Japanese creativity knows no bounds. In the west, you'd have to be the biggest nerd of all time to get excited about a barcode, but in Japan they're often rather more interesting.
10. 40 ct 525
40 ct 525 is a boutique clothing shop designed by Simplicity, the creative minds behind Higashiya. The minimal interior is quite stunning.
11. Chocolate Pencils
Chef Tsujiguchi Hironobu and architect and designer, Oki Sato, teamed up to design this chocolate pencil set, complete with sharpener for producing delicate chocolate flakes.
12. Mitsubishi Real Estate Services
The rotating wheel in the centre of this wonderfully designed site is a novel take on the navigation bar. Each page is weaved together in a thoroughly unique way.
13. Ftown Building
Atelier Hitoshi Abe's Ftown Building, located in Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Japan covers 377 sq meters. Inspired by trees, its form is quite breathtaking.
14. Edamame Key Chain
As anyone who's ever visited a sushi restaurant will know, edamame are the delicious, salted beans served as an accompaniment to many Japanese meals. This edamame keychain, complete with removable smiling beans, has been a surprise global hit.
15. Brat Style
While Honda comes up with stunning concept bike designs, Brat Style, a Japanese custom bike company, actually makes them. Customers can choose to have whatever they like on almost any bike brand.
16. Karimoku
The vertical layout of this website for modern furniture company, Karimoku, works effortlessly. I love the way the navigation bar on the side seems to disappear and reappear just when you need it.
17. Super Mario
Super Mario is the greatest of Shigeru Miyamoto's creations for Nintendo. The character has endured for over 25 years and Super Mario Bros was the best selling video game until Wii Sports toppled it in 2009.
18. Reflection of Mineral
Reflection of Mineral is an ultra-modern house built on a rather unassuming residential street in Tokyo. It was designed by Yasuhiro Yamashita from Atelier Tekuto.
19. Visvim
Streetwear is nothing short of an obsession in Japan and although many brands are imported from the USA, some do go the other way too. Japanese footwear brand, Visvim is one such label which has achieved success (and incredibly high prices) around the world.
20. Bento Boxes
Bento boxes are a design feat in their own right, but they're all the more interesting when people use theirs to create cute patterns, images and faces.
21. Kenji Hirata
Kenji Hirata is a highly influential Japanese-born illustrator whose colorful works have inspired thousands. He now lives in New York.
22. Match Box
The Japanese are famous for their super-cute product designs. These matches are incredibly sweet, with smiley animal faces printed onto the match heads themselves.
23. Tokyo Illustration Society
While mainly known for their anime, Japanese illustrators produce work far more varied than that. Above is one such example, but for lots more check out the Tokyo Illustrators Society.
24. Hello Kitty
So simple, Hello Kitty, first designed by Yuko Shimizu in 1975, is one of the world's most recognizable images, generating a fortune in licensing money each year.
25. My Neighbor Totoro
Hayao Miyazaki's unbelievably good animated movies have made him famous the world over. Spirited Away, in particular, achieved mainstream success and recognition. For me, however, My Neighbor Totoro is his greatest work.
26. Fit for My Life
Superb backgrounds and well integrated videos mark this simple site out from the crowd.
27. Tokyo Bike
Tokyo Bike produces some of the most in-demand two-wheelers in the world. The one pictured above, the Tokyobike Sport, is one of the most attractive of all. They're currently running pop-up shops in London and Sydney.
28. Drainspotting
Like barcodes, the Japanese are not satisfied if any element of their daily lives comes under-embellished. A select few artists have even taken to creating artwork on the manholes of Japan's city streets.
29. Beans Chair
Kin ichi Ogata is a highly skilled Japanese furniture maker and interior designer. My favorite of his many pieces is the Beans Chair.
30. Japan Association Press
The blocks of color and high-res background images on the Japan Association Press website should provide inspiration for all web designers/developers.
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#2 is actually romanized 'Hanamichiya'. It's a very beautiful design, I agree!
Mitekero was created for NHK by designer Junichi Kato (http://cmd9.com/portfolio/) The site shows filming locations in the Yamagata Prefecture for their various news programs on TV.
Wonderful collection you've put together here. Thank you!
I always love Japan and almost of the lifestyle. Great collection !
How about Pokémon? nevertheless, a great collection, thanks for the share
Very great designs indeed they are very creative Thanks for posting
I love the balance and equilibrium of Japanese design, great job
Nice collection of beautiful and unique designs.
I was initially happy to discover this particular web-site.I want to to thanks for your precious time with this amazing learn!! I ACTUALLY absolutely loving any little bit of it and I have you book-marked to check out new thing you article.
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No Tadaya.net? rotflmao
Thanks for that. It does what your URL promises. I particularly liked the drinks carton (even though I'm not sure I'd want to drink banana juice), and I've added 'My Neighbor Totoro' to my list of films to watch.
I'm glad to see Japanese design has got some recognition. As looking them again, I think of Japanese design as unique. Color, shape, function.
Drainspotting ftw! Definitely love that rogue that's kind of related to a graffiti output
Man I miss living in Japan after seeing things like this.
I have been 2 times in Japan and I really miss this country. I plan to visit Tokyo next summer so I'm really glad to see those funny pics here. Great blog btw. Regards – Lene from Aktivtek design
I really like the way that National Art Centre building looks. That and the banana looking drink carton. Does anyone know if that's like banana juice? Because that sounds pretty delicious!
Hey buddy
You're way off on #6 there – that's a Honda DN-01. It's not a sportsbike like the CBR series, it's a cruising sports scooter with an interesting type of transmission. It's also not a concept bike, you can buy one today if you want! I've ridden one and it was… Kind of ordinary given how crazy it looks.
Reflection of Mineral really caught my attension. The modern architecture is impressive.


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zimmah wrote:ye, let's have games that have a turn timer of 96 hours too, so people can take a turn once a week. especially in 8 player games, then, if everyone is taking their turns late it will take 30 days before you get to take your next turn.
you don't need to mock an idea just because you've better circumstances, yes i like to hear more point of views, but it's not unrealistic idea to do such comments, you don't know, may be after a bit of time, you would feel about the need of it.
Victor Sullivan wrote:Longer speed games don't really make a whole lot of sense to me, especially considering most of the action takes place in the last 30 seconds. Longer casual games...eh, I don't know as if the 48 hour option would be used much, but I could see it potentially being good for Freestyle games.
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The name of the left girl?
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That is one of life's great mysteries. Agreed. She's Allie...Naughty Allie...plenty of videos of her and her friends online.
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That was so fuckin' sexy
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Love that little scream at 2.27.
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oop almost lost some spunk... don't worry ,this girls a pro
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Best Birthday present.
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Ones his wife the other is his wife's friend.
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Maledetto bastardo che fortunato !
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Fake blondes, fake tits, horrible acting, could they laugh any more annoying! Not sure what is so great about Allie
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Accused GPS-stalker tells judge he wants to plead guilty to murder
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Dmitry Smirnov, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Jitka Vesel, 36, of Westmont in Oak Brook on April 13, 2010. Supplied photo
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A Canadian man charged with methodically stalking and murdering a former girlfriend after first researching whether Illinois has the death penalty did something spontaneous Monday — he told a DuPage County judge he wants to plead guilty.
But the announcement by 21-year-old Dmitry Smirnov was so surprising neither Judge Blanche Fawell nor prosecutors were ready to immediately accept his guilty plea.
Smirnov told his attorney only moments before his DuPage County court appearance that he wanted to admit to the April 13 shooting, a move that could send him to prison for life.
"I advised him not to do this, but he doesn't have to take my advice," Assistant Public Defender Steve Dalton said.
Prosecutors asked for more time to notify relatives of Smirnov's alleged victim, 36-year-old Jitka Vesel, whom authorities said briefly dated Smirnov in 2008.
Fawell rescheduled Smirnov's hearing until Friday, though Dalton plans to meet with him before then to further discuss his legal options.
A guilty plea at this stage of such a serious case is unusual, Dalton said.
Veteran prosecutor David Bayer said he can't recall a case in which a murder defendant publicly announced in court that he wanted to plead guilty.
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Smirnov, who lived near Vancouver, British Columbia, allegedly researched Illinois law to determine that the state had abolished the death penalty before he drove to the Chicago area.
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Turksat Upgrades Global Satellite Network With iDirect's iDX 3.0 Software
iDX 3.0 allows satellite operator to improve efficiency and scalability for government, maritime and enterprise customers
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Turksat, Turkey's only satellite operator, has upgraded its global satellite network with iDirect's latest operating software, iDX 3.0. With the purchase of a new Series 15100 Universal Satellite Hub, as well as Evolution X5 and X3 routers and Evolution line cards, Turksat has significantly enhanced its existing investment in iDirect's Intelligent Platform™ to pursue new market opportunities. iDirect is the world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
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FrankTalk Radio Dialogue: Biko and Black Consciousness, Today
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 13:50
Steve Biko Foundation
The Steve Biko Foundation, in collaboration with YFM, is hosting the fourth session of the FrankTalk Radio Dialogues under the theme 'Biko and Black Consciousness, Today' on 29 January 2013 in Johannesburg.
Titled after the pseudonym under which Biko wrote, FrankTalk is designed to engage young people in discussion on salient issues impacting South Africa's political, economic and social development.
As we marked Biko's 66th birthday on December 18th, the upcoming FrankTalk aims to explore the relevance of Steve Biko and Black Consciousness today.
- Pandelani Nefolovhodwe, former SASO president and Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) leader;
- Dr. Saths Cooper, co-founder of SASO and BCM leader, MoFlava, YFM morning drive show host, Tholi B, YFM afternoon drive show host.
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
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etoile Restaurant Maintains Prestigious Michelin Star
With the release of the 2011 San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country Michelin Guide, etoile Restaurant is proud of the restaurant's fifth consecutive recommendation and second consecutive Michelin one-star rating. "etoile epitomizes the very best that Napa Valley dining has to offer," says Domaine Chandon President Malcolm Dunbar, "and we're honored Michelin has recognized this with a coveted star rating,"
etoile Restaurant's unique location within a winery allows close-knit collaboration between the culinary team and Domaine Chandon winemakers, resulting in innovative, wine-inspired cuisine in an elegant wine country setting. Chef Perry Hoffman has led the culinary team since 2007, having previously worked as sous chef at Auberge du Soleil and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. A Napa Valley native, Hoffman literally grew up in fine dining restaurants. His grandparents, Don and Sally Schmidt, sold The French Laundry to Thomas Keller, who in turn put that restaurant—and the town of Yountville—on the map as a world-renowned culinary destination.
Additionally recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle (Top 100 Restaurants) and Wine Spectator (Best of Award of Excellence), etoile Restaurant now lets diners create their wine country epicurean experience at home with the Domaine Chandon Cookbook, featuring recipes for many of etoile Restaurants most popular dishes.
History of the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide originated in France and has been in publication for over a century. It is widely recognized as the leading voice in denoting the world's finest dining establishments and hotels.
The guide uses star ratings to identify top hotels and restaurants. For restaurants, stars are awarded for the finest cooking, regardless of cuisine style, based on five criteria—quality of the products, mastery of flavor and cooking, "personality" of the cuisine, value for money and consistency between visits.
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Some quick notes before the first MSG matinee of the season.
In other words, there's a possibility the Rangers want to send Prucha down, and the forward has balked.
We'll try to find out more later.
Either way, Prucha is a scratch for the 10th straight game. The Rangers are going with the same lineup, including Henrik Lundqvist in net.
Needless to say, this is a relevant topic of late given how the team has blown leads in each of the last two games, only to go on to win in shootouts.
We'll chime in with more during the game…
Update, 1:45 p.m.: Gee, you think the Rangers might have mentioned shooting high on Craig Anderson during their pre-game meeting? The team had at least three chances from point blank range in the opening minutes of the game, and all resulted in shots above the crossbar.
Other than that—and one hairy stretch in the middle of the period—it was a fairly sharp start. No goals, of course, which always helps, but enough chances and no serious breakdowns.
Now it's just a matter of holding on for another 45 minutes so they can steal another one in the shootout.
I'm kidding….sort of.
Update, 2:42 p.m.: And then there was the second period…
Wow. Whatever good vibe the Rangers created both collectively and individually during their recent three-game winning streak evaporated in just a few minutes here.
Where do you start? With Michal Rozsival pinching and Marc Staal falling on the first Florida goal? With Rozsival being pick-pocketed by Michael Frolik on the second? With Brandon Dubinsky completely losing sight of Gregory Campbell on the third?
With Wade Redden showing about as much urgency as a secretary on a lunch break?
Add it all up and you have Panthers 3, Rangers 0.
A comeback is not out of the question when you consider the Panthers aren't exactly indomitable. It is out of the question if the Rangers continue to play this game as if they're half asleep.
Update, 3:10 p.m.: Make that 4-0.
So the Rangers have now had two afternoon games this season, and those games have probably been their worst two of the season.


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Albert K. Murray (1906-1992)
Commander, USNR
Upon graduating cum laude from the College of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, Murray, a native of Emporia, Kansas, continued his studies both in the United States and Europe. Already a well-known portrait painter before he was commissioned a Lieutenant with the Combat Art Section, his first assignment was to execute a series of portraits of the Navy's General Board, which were the first of his many now famous military portraits. Attached to the Fourth Fleet, South Atlantic, and then the Eighth Fleet, North African waters, he often sketched in the heat of battle. The Navy awarded him the Bronze Star for bravery.
After the war, Mr. Murray painted official portraits of Navy war heroes for the service and served as the director of the Navy Combat Art Collection and its Operation Palette, a series of Navy art shows that traveled throughout the country.
As a civilian, Murray also painted prominent civilians, among them Thomas J. Watson of I.B.M., the philanthropist Laurance S. Rockefeller, and Arthur Hays Sulzberger, former publisher of the New York Times. His work is represented in the collections of the National Gallery of Art, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of American Art, and the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and Justice. He died in 1992.
Crane Hill
Albert K. Murray #39
Oil on canvas, 1943
29h" x 34 1/4w"
A marine artillery look-out scans the approaches to Guantanamo Bay. From this commanding view all approaches by sea and air to the bay entrance are readily visible. It shows typical terrain of this southerly tip of Cuba with its majestic range of mountains rising from the sea. Across the entrance lies Leeward Point with its asphalt landing field.
Field, St. Thomas
Albert K. Murray #73
Oil on canvas, 1943
19 3/4h" x 23 3/4w"
From a country road well up the green slopes rising from the flying field, the shore panorama of the marine side of the Navy Operating Base is visible. A flight of OS2N's circles the field on return from a mission. From the sea comes a destroyer and patrol craft and in the distance can be seen St. Croix.
Navy Delivers
Albert K. Murray #100
Oil on canvas, 1944
34h" x 44w"
After forty-eight hours of sweating toil, two crippled British warships are again fit for combat with the enemy. Not only are the needs of Navy ships, but also those of our allies are efficiently met in improvised shops like this far from the great naval bases of the world, including this Navy foundry operating at Receife, Brazil.
on the Beach
Albert K. Murray #124
Oil on canvas, 1944
19 3/4h" x 23 3/4w"
Just prior to the invasion of Southern France, a small group of fighting men finds a makeshift altar on the hallowed sands of Salerno, Italy.
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Aaaaaand off we go…
… to the historic bustling, bohemian seaside town known as Brighton, on the south coast of the UK. In just 24 hours, my wife Liz and I will be setting off for that fair place to attend this year's FantasyCon event (her first and my second), for three days of excellent company, good food and … Continue reading
Spectral: 3-in-1 review number 3
Well, this week, as you guys may have noticed, there were no reviews available to me to upload on Monday, thus breaking my recent custom – but this midweek post more than makes up for that. It's from the esteemed folk at Strange Aeons Magazine and it will appear in the Fall 2011 issue (Number … Continue reading
Spectral 3-in-1 review #2
In an effort to spread the good word about Spectral Press, I have been sending all three of the so-far published chapbooks to all and sundry if they stand still long enough. One of those who did stand still long enough was Gef Fox, who very kindly reviewed What They Hear in the Dark by … Continue reading
Monday morning goodness
As promised last week, and in continuation of the regular posting of reviews at the very start of the new week, here are links to not one but TWO new write-ups of Spectral Press publications. Don't let it ever be said that I'm not good to you people… =) First up is a guest-review of … Continue reading
King Death by Paul Finch: pre-order
"In 1348, England is stricken by the Black Death. The worst pandemic in human history has reached the kingdom of the warlike Edward III, a monarch who, in battle against human adversaries, cannot imagine defeat. Two thirds of his subjects now perish. Woods become wild again, farmland goes to rack and ruin, villages, towns and … Continue reading
FantasyCon2011: it's nearly here!!
Every year, the good and the great of the genre scene (and the plain old writer in search of a decent pint) gather in a hotel somewhere in England and talk and celebrate all things genre-related media. Last year it was held in Nottingham but, for this year's event, the committee has upped sticks and … Continue reading
New links: a review and a guest-blog
First up is a review of Spectral's launch title, published back in January this year: What They Hear in the Dark by Gary McMahon. This one's been put together by Mihai Adascalitei and posted to his Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews blog. You can read his review here! =) Last week, Graeme Flory of Graeme's Fantasy … Continue reading
Starting the week with a new Nowhere Hall review
It seems that autumn is well and truly here – today's weather will mostly be blustery, cloudy and showery with occasional bursts of sunshine. But that really doesn't matter, because we have another great review of Nowhere Hall for you to peruse – this one's from HorrorNews. Net and written by Anton Cancre, who also … Continue reading
Yet another new Nowhere Hall review
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Nowhere Hall – new review
This short review comes from Paul D. Brazill and is posted on his You Would Say That, Wouldn't You? blog…. you can read what he says right here. I also received a rather nice compliment from a customer who told me that, while reading Cate's chapbook in the bath, he actually let the water go … Continue reading


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Coffee engineered to put you to sleep. Seriously.
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Dec 17, 2014 Counting Sheep Coffee comes in two varieties: Bedtime Blend/40 Winks and Lights Out.
The numbers for October 22, 2014
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Oct 22, 2014 Four in 10 people say they've been harassed online. Let's do the numbers.
Railroads profit from energy boom
Amy Scott
Oct 13, 2014 Canadian Pacific Railway reportedly approached CSX about a merger.
Your sunscreen is way out of date
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Sep 18, 2014 The FDA has banned certain chemicals that other countries find perfectly legal.
Forget the Whopper. How about doughnuts and coffee?
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Aug 25, 2014 What Burger King stands to gain from Tim Hortons.
Canadian professors' protest of president's fat salary
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Jun 30, 2014 How many degrees does it take to pull off a prank?
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May 22, 2014 Why has Canada proved so difficult for U.S. business?
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Feb 19, 2014 President Obama meets with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada.
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New footage of Tomb Raider's Eidos Montreal-developed multiplayer has appeared online, care of our colleagues at OXM.
The footage is accompanied by the voice of gameplay director Daniel Bisson, who explains how players won't be able to do long-range sniping, the ability to summon a sandstorm mid-game and more.
The multiplayer component will feature at least two modes, Team Deathmatch and Rescue, plus various character loadout and XP-building options.
Square Enix has confirmed a Tomb Raider release date of March 5, 2013.


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My Dear Colleagues and Students,
How meaningful it is to come together as an engaged community of purpose to reflect on the end of another academic semester and to celebrate our achievements and our resilience and generosity of spirit. I thank you all for your continued engagement and hard work, evident in the success of our students. We celebrate today the fact that access and excellence guides all of our work. Another year comes to a close, and the budget continues to challenge us. Provost Troup has been working with Cabinet members and they in turn are consulting their respective areas about the formulation of a college response to the latest challenges. The Provost has also held fourteen informational meetings with students, faculty and staff to request recommendations and ideas about potential savings. We will be sharing information in the Weekly Bulletin on this and other matters in the coming weeks.
Regarding the search for a new academic dean, I have determined that the search process has not identified a sufficiently broad pool of well-qualified and acceptable candidates, and therefore, have decided that an offer will be not be extended at this time. The search will be extended, advertising will occur, and the committee will continue the process beginning in the spring semester. I appreciate the leadership of Professor Joseph Faryniarz and Provost James Troup and the support of the members of the search advisory committee in engaging in a meaningful and professional process.
In the meantime, I am happy to say that Estela Lopez, who has done such a marvelous job as academic dean since June, will continue in that role in the spring semester as we complete the search for a permanent appointment. We are truly blessed to have someone with Estela's experience, professionalism and caliber to help us through this transition period.
As we come to the close of the semester, I hope that you've had an opportunity to review the industry sectors map and the two-page summary of the working draft of Dr. Gray's Excel CT, a program document which will be more fully developed in early 2014 and that is intended to be used to make a case for the work we do, the value of our contribution and the need to support us financially. I hope you've had a chance to review it, and even though I asked for feedback on the ideas proposed by December 2nd, I will extend the opportunity to comment to the end of this week. So if there are any comments you'd like to share with me, please do so this week.
As we consider moving forward with our completion agenda, the difficult news on the budget does not for me, and it should not for you, cloud the bright sun shining on our accomplishments this year. Here are just a few items. Although these are certainly not all that should be noted, they are offered here in addition to the items included in the one-pager distributed this afternoon, some of those are worth repeating, however:
The rest of this afternoon will focus on celebrating community, our talents and our contributions. I am looking forward to applauding our colleagues' artistic sensibilities, recognizing outstanding and meritorious service and celebrating milestones of commitment to State service.
I conclude my brief remarks by quoting my beloved Pablo Neruda in the by now familiar words from his Nobel laureate speech:
All paths lead to the same goal; to convey to others what
we are…but in this dance or in this song, there are fulfilled
the most ancient rites of our conscience in the awareness of
being human and of believing in a common destiny.
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Karuna joins CabinetMar 10th, 2009 | By editor | Category: In News, World
Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan, known as Colonel Karuna (right), with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's younger brother, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, after he was sworn in Minister of National Integration in Colombo on Monday.— PHOTO: AFP
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COLOMBO: Within hours after officially joining the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) along with 1,750 cadre, parliamentarian Vinayagamoorthy Muralidharan (Karuna), former deputy leader of the LTTE, was sworn in Minister of National Integration on Monday.
Mr. Muralidharan alias Karuna recently parted ways with the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) following differences with Eastern Province Chief Minister, Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (Pillayan) and announced his decision to join the SLFP.
The Presidential Secretariat said here at least 1,750 Tamils from the East, both men and women, including a large number of former LTTE cadre who left the leadership of Prabakaran with Mr. Karuna's defection in 2004, and many others who had remained loyal to the LTTE even after, joined the SLFP, at a special event at Temple Trees.
Mr. Muralidharan and 12 others obtained their membership from Mr. Rajapaksa, who is also the president of the SLFP.
The statement quoted Mr. Rajapaksa as describing him a "talented leader".
When development goes ahead, the arms will fall off the hands of people, said the President. The time when the Tamil people of the North would also be liberated like those of the East is very near, he said.
The Sri Lankan military on Monday claimed to have recovered at least 150 dead bodies of the LTTE cadre and found another 45 Tiger bodies floating over a lagoon as the battle appeared to reach its climax.
The Defence Ministry said here at least 200 LTTE cadre were killed and as many wounded in intense battles. The Tigers are now confined to about 40 sq km of territory in Mullathivu district. As per the military, the defeat of an estimated 400 Tigers cadre is imminent.
The military said the cargo ship MV Bintan, which carried essential items to civilians in the "Safe Zone", came under heavy LTTE artillery fire while being unloaded at Puthumatalan on Monday.
The ship left Trincomalee on Friday with 500 metric tonnes of essential items and reached Puthumatalan on Saturday
"However, the ship was taken to the deep sea amidst bad weather to avert further shelling by the terrorists depriving innocent IDPs [Internally Displaced Persons] trapped in the 'Safe Zone' of essential supplies sent by the government," said the military.


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IG Metall, Germany's largest labor union, said it wants "fair" wage increases for workers in the iron and steel industries as the economy recovers.
IG Metall, Germany's largest manufacturing labor union, widened protests including temporary walkouts into the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in a push for higher pay raise for workers at industrial companies.
IG Metall, Germany's biggest union, won a pay deal in the state of Bavaria that exceeds the rate of inflation, setting a benchmark for a national accord.
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IG Metall, Germany's biggest manufacturing-industry union, reported a 69 percent jump in the number of workers taking part in short strikes to pressure employers to increase pay and hiring.
IG Metall, Germany's largest labor union, said a second round of talks on wage increases in the iron and steel industries in three German states ended without a result.
Nokia Siemens Networks, the phone- equipment venture that may be losing its German partner, agreed to guarantee jobs for three years for its 250 employees in Berlin, the IG Metall labor union said.