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Hot Wheels AcceleRacers
The second film's DVD box art
|Created by
|Andrew Duncan
|Written by
|Mark Edens
|Directed by
|Andrew Duncan
Gino Nichele
William Gordon
William Lau
|Lisa Ann Beley
Dexter Bell
Michael Donovan
Brian Drummond
Andrew Duncan
Andrew Francis
Adrian Holmes
David Kaye
Cusse Manukuma
Kasper Michaels
Kirby Morrow
Kevan Ohtsji
Will Sanderson
Venus Terzo
Kathleen Barr
|Theme music composer
|Brian Carson
|Country of origin
|United States
|Ian Richter
Gio Corsi
Shea Wageman
Ben Burden Smith
|Running time
|60 minutes
|Production company(s)
|Mainframe Entertainment
|Warner Bros. Television
|Original channel
|Cartoon Network
|Original release
|January 8, 2005
|Preceded by
|Hot Wheels World Race
|Followed by
|Hot Wheels Battle Force 5
Hot Wheels AcceleRacers is an animated series of movies by Mattel. It is computer-animated, produced by Mainframe Entertainment out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which also produced ReBoot and distributed by Warner Bros. Available on DVD and VHS, it has also been shown on Cartoon Network's Toonami.
The show takes Mattel's Hot Wheels toy cars and puts them in a ReBoot-like situation, with racing somewhat reminiscent of Tron. This is a sequel series to Hot Wheels World Race. Both shows take place in California. A soundtrack was distributed by Sony BMG and toys were sold in stores and given away in McDonald's Happy Meal.
Two years after the end of the World Race, Dr. Peter Tezla continues to study the information he gathered on the Wheel of Power while it was in his possession. However, he finds that Gelorum has returned now fully repaired, now with her army of Racing Drones and she is attempting to steal the Wheel of Power again. Tezla enters Highway 35 himself and attempts to stop Gelorum but fails and is greatly injured as the Drones capture the Wheel. He manages to escape back to Earth and the Drones turn Hot Wheels City into their new headquarters.
Meanwhile, in present-day California, former World Race drivers Vert Wheeler, Kurt Wylde, Taro Kitano, and Mark Wylde have now become members of two street racing teams: the Teku and the Metal Maniacs. During a grudge race on the coastline, Dr. Tezla's robotic assistant Gig appears, telling the World Race drivers that Dr. Tezla needs their help. Arriving at Dr. Tezla's old base from the World Race, with some of their new teammates, they find it partially destroyed. Former Dune Ratz driver Brian Kadeem appears and takes them to the AcceleDrome, Dr. Tezla's new base. After the drivers arrive, Dr. Tezla appears on a large hologram in the middle of the cavern and tells them what he has found: new Acceleron knowledge from the Wheel of Power's research. Now that the Wheel has been taken from its spire in Highway 35, the Drones have control over the dimension's portals.
Each of the symbols on the Wheel represents one of the Racing Realms, inter-dimensional worlds that have tracks that go through a single element in the hardest way possible for driving conditions (there are only fifteen Realms in the series, twelve that were actually shown and three that the Drones had already completed before the beginning of the series, but only the AcceleChargers from those three are shown). The Drones have been entering the Realms, and each time a Realm is finished, the first driver to reach the end of the track obtains an AcceleCharger, which gives a car the ability to drive through any condition that relates to the realm that it was won in. Discovering that the Wheel hologram is always in sync with the actual Wheel, it functions as an inter-dimensional portal to the Racing Realms (it should also be noted that the Drones have their own Wheel hologram portal as well, due to them capturing the actual Wheel). The drivers enter the realms to try to stop the Drones, but find it harder than the World Race because the Wheel itself decides when to open the Realms and that each Realm only stays open for one hour with no way out but the finish line.
As the race to stop the Drones rages on, drivers are trapped in the Realms, grudges between the teams grow, and a new enemy force known as the Silencerz appears, attempting to defeat both the Drones and the humans with the same Wheel hologram technology that the other drivers currently share. As the race to stop the Drones reaches its end, the secret of the Acceleron's test comes to unveil itself: the Racing Realms were designed to create "the perfect driver" and the AcceleChargers were created as keys to having the Wheel of Power open a portal to the Acceleron home world.
|First Air Date
|Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers – Ignition
|January 8, 2005
|60 minutes
|Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers – The Speed of Silence
|March 19, 2005
|60 minutes
|Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers – Breaking Point
|June 25, 2005
|60 minutes
|Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers – The Ultimate Race
|October 1, 2005
|60 minutes
There are four DVDs in the series. They constitute one continuous story. In story order they are:
- Ignition (60 min)
- The Speed of Silence (60 min)
- Breaking Point (60 min)
- The Ultimate Race (60 min)
The first film was split up into three episodes of around twenty minutes each for DVDs packaged with HyperPod vehicles, in addition to being released as a sixty-minute feature. The four complete films have also been released in a box set.
Metal Maniacs[edit]
The Metal Maniacs are one of the two racing teams in the Hot Wheels AcceleRacers series. They are a group of muscular, wrestler-like, rough neck drivers whose vehicles are a mixture of scrap metal and racing car components reminiscent of old-style muscle cars. They have a raucous and reckless driving style with the cars to match. They have a fierce rivalry with the Teku.
- Tork Maddox (voiced by Adrian Holmes): The current leader of the Metal Maniacs. Tork has a rivalry with Nolo Pasaro, the current leader of the Teku, who blames Tork for the death of his older brother, Tone. In truth, Tork did not cause Tone's death, but allows Nolo to blame him because Tork believes himself to be responsible nevertheless. Often suffering from nightmares of the race, during which he hits Tone's rear bumper causing him to spin out and crash. He always restrains himself when Nolo tries to get revenge on him for killing his brother, telling him he doesn't want to fight him . When Nolo comes to terms with that fact, they eventually become friends. Tork also loves sports, fighting, and racing. His only car in the Acceleracers series is "Hollowback".
- Taro Kitano (voiced by Kevan Ohtsji): A former racing champion and former team leader of the Scorchers in Highway 35, he is a millionaire that has climbed Mount Everest and skied down it twice. A calm and collected racer who respects the Teku's Vert Wheeler and Karma Eiss. He used to date Lani Tam, but they broke up as she later commented, "They didn't talk much". He appears to be attracted to the equally calm and collected Karma, whom he admits is an extremely good driver. His first car in the series is '70 Plymouth Road Runner, a repaint of his car from Highway 35 and then Riveted. Taro received an unusual redesign since Highway 35, notably having an unusual skull shape.
- Deezel "Porkchop" Riggs (voiced by David Kaye): Undefeated in racing until he raced against the Teku. He has a rivalry with Teku member Shirako Takamoto, mainly because he doesn't like the music Shirako listens to. Porkchop has a strong relationship with Maniac mechanic Mitchell "Monkey" Mclurg. He initially drives the car "Jack Hammer" and motorcycle "Jaw Jammer", but changes to the car "Piledriver" towards the end of the series. He usually comes to the rescue of Monkey, such as when the Racers needed to hijack one of the Racing Drones' "Sweepers"(basically a big rig the Drones use to capture racers) that Porkchop and Monkey had to get inside. The Sweeper's driver caught Monkey and Porkchop came through the wall and punched its head off. Porkchop had a childhood fear of water, which caused him big trouble in the water realm, then he froze up and didn't hit the EDR(emergency driver return) device until water came in and was about to drown him. He came out of the portal at the same speed he was going, landing on a conviently placed pile of cardboard boxes and supplies, though he was still hurt. Later in the infirmary Monkey talked to him about it. Porkchop then told him about how he saw his father drowned when he was a kid. Monkey comically asked if that was why he's never taken a bath. Angered, Porkchop replied by saying that he took a bath... ONCE. Since then he seemed to get over his fear.
- Mark "Markie" Wylde (voiced by Will Sanderson): A former member of Vert's old team, the Wave Rippers. Far from the innocent racer who reconciled with his older brother, Kurt Wylde, at the end of Highway 35, Markie is aggressive, short-tempered, and easily riled by his older brother and Tork. Apparently before the Acceleracers saga began, Kurt talked Markie into joining a "business deal", but he ended up arrested when things went wrong and he refused to give up. After two years in prison, Markie joined the Metal Maniacs and refused to acknowledge his brother for abandoning him. He is determined to prove himself, even if it means breaking the rules. After the Metro Realm, he gets extremely angry towards Monkey and Tork; at Monkey for losing his car to the Sweeper, and at Tork for letting Monkey take the car in the first place. After this, Tork doesn't let Markie drive in the Realms because of his determination to get back at Kurt, other than winning. His first car is "Spinebuster", his second is "Flathead Fury". His previous World Race Wave Rippers car was a Corvette Stingray. It is unknown what happened to it after the World Race. He was a convict and him being a racer meant that he probably tried to drive away when the police were after him. Seeing as he was caught with his car might have been taken as evidence and later auctioned off. Between Tork letting Monkey race in and lose his car, and Tork not letting him race, Markie had enough of Tork and challenged him for leadership of the Metal Maniacs, racing to Dr. Tezla's old base and back. In the final leg he and Tork were neck-and-neck for the lead. But Tork remembered Tone's crash during their race. The shock of almost reliving the event caused Tork to hit the brakes, letting Markie win. However, his victory was short lived as a racing portal had opened when he and Tork were racing, and the other Maniacs had left. When the next portal opened Markie tried to get back at Tork by having PorkChop race instead of him. PorkChop, however, still had respect for Tork and wouldn't race in Tork's place. No one else on the team would either. Outraged, Markie left the team. Though in the Junk Realm, Markie still tried to get the Maniacs to do what he said. In the Junk Realm he crashes his car and has been captured by the Drones, leading Kurt to bring the Metal Maniacs and Teku together to infiltrate the Drones' headquarters using a Sweeper, Kurt soon sees that the Drones had replaced his arm with a Drone arm. After saving Kurt from a Drone controlled Kadeem, Mark thanks Kurt for coming back for him, which ends their conflict for good.
- Mitchell "Monkey" Mclurg (voiced by Andrew Duncan): The jumpy (both figuratively and literally) mechanic of the Metal Maniacs, who has a bit of a crush on Lani Tam; his feelings are unreciprocated and Lani shows no interest in him aside from disgust at times. Monkey would rather be in the garage than on the race track, but is a capable racer nonetheless. He formulated the more powerful "Nitrox-3½" fuel and constructed Sparky the Robot from recovered Racing Drone parts. He dislikes his real name and prefers to be called Monkey. Monkey's first car is "Rollin' Thunder", his second car is "Spinebuster" that he raced at Metro Realm and he had gotten into trouble with a Sweeper, his third car is the "Rat-ified". Together, he and Porkchop drove a big rig they liked to call "Old Smokey". Monkey usually doesn't think things through. Such as when he told Sparky, who is always shooting off sparks, to fill up Old Smokey's tank with highly explosive Nitrox-3½. Luckily Lani pointed it out and Monkey stopped Sparky before anything could happen. Another example of this was when the racers were in the Junk realm (which he considered beautiful) and they were outnumbered by the Racing Drones "Sweepers". Monkey and PorkChop drove Old Smokey filled with Nitrox-3½ through the portal. Confident that they would just use the EDR to escape. Dr. Tezla then reminded him that it was meant to return only one person. Horrified, Monkey pleaded to PorkChop to slow down so he could jump out the window before they got to the portal.
- Sparky: A funny and annoying robot created by Monkey. He was an RD-S1 before he was pulled through the portal by Vert on his Deora II and he was soon ramed into a wall by Karma. He was also tested by Karma and Gig to learn how the Drones win the realms. In "The Speed of Silence" he used a transmitter and stole a car to escape, but he was smashed by Markie. In "Breaking Point" Monkey re-built him with different parts, including a mop basket, baseball cap, bicycle flag, a new robotic arm and mouth, goggles, racing start lights, and a MD-01's legs brought from Shirako. In "Ultimate Race" Sparky helps Vert to win the race with racing skills so he can become an AcceleRacer.
The Teku are the second racing team in Acceleracers. The Teku cars have emphasis on looks and sound so their cars are tricked out to not only look good but to sound good as well, similar to Import Tuners. The word Teku is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the word "Tech", and the logo for the Teku is also the Japanese writing for it (テク).
- Nolo Pasaro (voiced by Dexter Bell): After his brother Tone died, Nolo took over leadership of the Teku. Aggressive and stubborn, many of Nolo's early actions seemed to stem from his hatred of Tork, whom he blamed for his brother's death. Also a jealous leader, Nolo also doesn't seem to like any question of his judgment or abilities, which caused major strife between him and Vert (who was just itching for a chance to take over and prove himself). Nolo puts his hatred of Tork aside during the Metro Realm when Tork saved him from the Racing Drones. Interaction between Nolo and Tork was still strained in Breaking Point, most likely due to the vacuum left by Nolo's past hatred. Nolo isn't foaming at the mouth any more, which leaves time for Nolo to become a better leader of the Teku. During the events in The Ultimate Race, Nolo had finally let go of his hatred for Tork; They worked together in the Cosmic Realm and in the Racing Drones Headquarters. Nolo finally admits that Tone's death was the result of Tone's careless driving and not Tork's fault (of hitting the car so it would go out of control). At the end of the film, Nolo hangs up Tone's necklace on the Highway 35 sign and joins Tork to go look for Vert. He drove the car "Synkro", but later replaces it with "SpecTyte" and briefly drives "High Voltage". When Tone asked him if he wanted to be leader, Nolo said it would be a lot of work. But Tone said he just had to stay in the groove.
- Vert Wheeler (voiced by Andrew Francis): Former leader of the Wave Rippers and winner of the World Race. Eighteen years old, Vert Wheeler is now a member of the Teku team helping Dr. Tezla. Vert at one time believed he was the better driver and leader and was at constant odds with Nolo Passaro, the leader of the Teku. After repeated personal failures in both Ignition and Speed of Silence, Vert finally realized that he's not as good as he thought he was. He gave up and left, disappearing before the teams went into the Metro Realm. After some time away for personal reflection, Vert returned in Breaking Point just in time to race in the Junk Realm. His time away seemed to mellow his relationship with Nolo. During The Ultimate Race, Vert was again feeling sorry for himself. Regretting his decision to not accompany the other drivers on the rescue mission to the Racing Drones' Headquarters, Vert stayed behind when the Cosmic realm opened. It worked out for the best though, as he was the only one to avoid being capture and ended up following Gelorum into the Ultimate Race. During the race, Vert showed his maturity. Staying level-headed and using his driving skills flawlessly, he was able to keep up with Gelorum who had access to all the AcceleChargers. At the end of the Ultimate Race, Vert was granted the honor of being a true AcceleRacer by the Accelerons. Vert declined to follow the Acceleron to its home world, instead choosing to return to help his captured friends. He says: "Wisdom is a circle, what you receive you must give back". He succeeded in helping them escape, but was subsequently caught by the Silencerz. In the final scene, it was shown that his father was associated with the Silencerz as Vert's father says that they need to talk. He first drove "Deora II", a repaint of his car from Highway 35. But the Deora II gets cut in half coming out of the Storm Realm. He later switches to "Power Rage" and then "Reverb". He also drove a motorcycle named "Nightlife". Also there is an editing error between Highway 35 and AcceleRacers where Vert's eyes change from brown in World Race to light blue in AcceleRacers. Vert later appeared in Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 as the main character. However, he seems to be completely different aside from his blonde hair and blue eyes.
- Kurt Wylde (voiced by Brian Drummond): Mark Wylde's older brother and former leader of the Street Breed in Highway 35. Now quiet and standoffish, he's a much calmer Kurt that's attempting to prove himself to the Teku and the Metal Maniacs in AcceleRacers. Kurt is still facing the consequences of his actions in the World Race, however, through suspicions from the other drivers and hostility from his younger brother, Mark Wylde. It has been suggested on the AcceleRacers website (Cartoon Network) that Kurt is substituting his relationship with Nolo in place of the failed one with Mark. A major sub-plot in AcceleRacers is the relationship between Kurt and Mark Wylde. Mark ended up in prison because of a shady business deal Kurt involved him in. Kurt, fearing personal ruin, failed to help Markie with the subsequent legal troubles. In The Ultimate Race, Kurt redeems himself by bringing together the Teku and the Metal Maniacs in the rescue effort to get Markie from the Racing Drones. Markie seemed to forgive Kurt after that. Additionally, Kurt has been shown in a number of flashbacks opposing Markie's membership in the Metal Maniacs after Mark's prison sentence. He drove "Sling Shot", a repaint of his car from Highway 35, until it gets flipped over and loses a wheel in the storm realm. He then changes to "Battle Spec".
- Shirako Takamoto (voiced by Kirby Morrow): Primarily concerned with things besides being first to the finish line, Shirako almost always seems like he's back towards the rear of the pack. When he does take the lead, it's during times when he can also look good doing it. Porkchop seems especially irritated by Shirako and his loud music (which Shirako listens to at almost all times). He drove the car "Bassline" and the motorcycle "Nightlife". Has a record from since the beginning of Ignition up to Ultimate Race.
- Karma Eiss (voiced by Lisa Ann Beley): Calm and collected, Karma is all about overcoming challenges – the harder the better. Additionally, it seems that overcoming challenges means overcoming them perfectly to her. Determined to find the best way to solve problems, she's usually the first one to figure things out. Karma also worked with the captured RD-S1 in Speed of Silence to discover a better understanding of the Racing Drones, how they drive and how to beat them. Karma seems to have a lingering distrust of Kurt because of his shadowy past with Gelorum. On the other hand, Karma may be developing a relationship with Taro, a result of their similar personalities. Karma's car was "Chicane".
- Tone Pasaro (voiced by Craig Veroni): Tone Pasaro was Nolo's older brother and founder of the Teku team. During a race with Tork Maddox, Tone lost control of his car, crashed and died in the explosion. For Nolo, Tone serves as a guide from the spirit world through various flashbacks. Though Tone taught his brother many useful social and driving concepts, Nolo's anger toward Tork over the accident colored many of Nolo's actions. In Speed of Silence, Karma Eiss expresses her opinion that Tone was not quite the driver that Nolo remembers. Later in the film The Ultimate Race, Nolo finally admits that Tone's death was caused by Tone, not Tork. Tone was driving "Synkro" during the flashbacks of the fateful race where he lost his life.
Racing Drones[edit]
Originally built by the Accelerons as test drivers, these robots became a problem as they would do anything to win. The Racing Drones were abandoned on Earth when the Accelerons returned to their home world. Gelorum, their leader, ruled with an iron fist as she had no concern for life – robotic or organic. Now that the Racing Realms are open, the Racing Drones are free to enter and win AcceleChargers. The Racing Drones excel in manufacturing, building drivers and vehicles in mass quantities and to the required specifications. They also have the ability to reproduce and send AcceleCharger powers to drivers in need.
- Gelorum (voiced by Kathleen Barr): She is the primary villain from the World Race series and later became the main antagonist in the AcceleRacers series. In Acceleracers, Gelorum is the member of her own team called the Racing Drones. In World Race series, Gelorum was the chief mastermind at CLYP Corporation. Then, she hired Zed-36 to sabotage the track and harm the racers, so Gelorum can get the chance of getting the Wheel of Power. Then, she sent Zed-36 and the other robots to get the Wheel of Power ahead of the other drivers. At Hot Wheels City, Gelorum got damaged by the wreck of her helicopter. Then, it was revealed that Gelorum was a robot. Then, she was able to prevent the return of the Wheel of Power to the Hot Wheels City, but was stopped by Kurt Wylde who was formerly Zed-36. Gelorum was able to get to a portal, vowing that "this is NOT the end of the race." In AcceleRacers, Gelorum's face and body bear the scars of her past battle at the end of the World Race series. In Ignition, she orders RD-L1 to destroy Tezla after crashing but when Tezla pulled the EDR and escaped, this caused the Racing Drone to get angry and throw Nitrium into pieces, she also orders RD-L1 to capture Kadeem after getting lost in the storm realm. In Breaking Point, she was a racing drone constructed by the Accelerons. In the Ruins Realm, the 3.3 mini episode on,[1] Gelorum's origins were revealed that she was in her robot form to lead the drones exile on Earth. In The Ultimate Race, Gelorum shows her true form when she discards her "human" shell to attack Vert. The Acceleron attacks, sending Gelorum spinning off the road during her fight with Vert Wheeler.
- RD-L1: Short for Racing Drone Lieutenant, they serve as Gelorum's second-in-command
- RD-S1: Short for Racing Drone Soldier.
- RD-W: Short for Racing Drone Worker.
- RD-M: Short for Racing Drone Motorcycle, also known as MD (which is short for Motorcycle Drone).
- Sweeper Drone Driver: Drives the Sweeper.
- Recon Drones: Floating robots.
- Sweeper Drones: Small robots that hide under a Sweeper. Commonly used by drones to sabotage vehicles.
Of unknown origins and shadowy intents, the Silencerz are a secretive group of drivers who prefer to let the Teku, Metal Maniacs and Racing Drones fight it out before making their appearance known. They rely on stealth and deception to gain the upper hand on their competitors. They name their cars after elements on the Periodic Table. Their cars are far more advanced than even the Racing Drones'. The main body is made of liquid "smart metal", can become invisible, change to appear as another vehicle, driver included, magnetize to tracks, and fire EMP bursts. Because of the cars designs, they were meant to lure the Teku and the others into a trap.
- Major Jack "Rabbit" Wheeler (Voiced By: John Payne): The leader of the Silencerz and also a US Armed Force Major. He drives the Iridium, Magnesium and Anthracite. He is also Vert's father. He and Vert don't seem to have a very close relationship because Jack wanted to ground Vert for a month, despite his apparent acknowledgement of Vert after winning Highway 35. When Vert ended up in the Silencerz headquarters at the end of the final movie, he encountered his father who told Vert that they need to talk. In "Breaking Point." Jack told Vert that he should be more careful or quit racing with the Teku.
- Silencerz Drivers: Drivers that never talk or show their faces which are hidden by helmets.
- Silencerz Technicians: Scientists in strange outfits that hide their faces and never talk.
- X-88: Floating robots that have the same functionality and default program as Peter Tezla's floating robot GIG. They overwrite any re-program attempts.
- Dr. Peter Tezla (voiced by Michael Donovan): Dr. Tezla abandoned the Cube and went into hiding in the Acceledrome where he conducted research centered on the Wheel of Power. Once he discovered the nature of the Wheel of Power and the Racing Realms, Dr. Tezla recruited former World Race drivers to help him compete in the Racing Realms for the power of the AcceleChargers. Hunted by Gelorum and the Racing Drones, Dr. Tezla is a very secretive man sharing information only if he decides the person needs to know it. This generates some distrust amongst those he leads – especially Kurt Wylde who has never trusted Tezla. Despite his secretive nature, his most trusted companion is Gig, a floating computer/robot. Dr. Tezla was crippled in the attempt to keep the Drones from the Wheel of Power – he now walks and stands with the aid of motorized braces. Dr. Tezla also has some sort of connection with the Silencerz. When questioned about this apparent connection, he claims to be the victim of theft. Later we learn that Dr. Tezla used to work for the Silencers, but then left them taking some of their technology, including Gig. Revealing their technology, Dr. Tezla took credit for it all and became rich.
- Lani Tam (voiced by Venus Terzo): A former World Race driver and member of the Wave Rippers team, she now works for Dr. Tezla in the Acceledrome as crew chief, medic and mechanic. At the end of the World Race, she became involved with Taro Kitano. Their relationship seemed to have gone sour by the time AcceleRacers begins (Taro said Lani told him he was "hard to talk to"). Though Lani periodically shows that she may have feelings still for Taro, the actions are never reciprocated. However, Lani may be developing feelings for Nolo, as they are seen together quite often in the films and have an easy-going relationship with each other.
- Gig (voiced by Kasper Michaels): A floating computer/robot, Gig is Dr. Tezla's seemingly loyal companion and side-kick. An X-88 robot, Gig was stolen from the Silencerz when Dr. Tezla left that team. Dr. Tezla thought he'd reprogrammed Gig, but it turned out that Gig was playing the part of the spy – feeding Dr. Tezla's information back to the Silencerz. Gig's deception was discovered by Lani in the film The Ultimate Race. Shortly thereafter, Gig gave his life to destroy the Racing Drones army by personally detonating the Nitrox 2 storage tanks in the Acceledrome. The AcceleRacers website (Cartoon Network) hints that Gig's electronic brain is vulnerable to tampering. He is now deceased.
- Brian Kadeem (voiced by Cusse Mankuma): Kadeem, a former World Race driver, led the drivers into the Storm Realm, but was lost when he was forced off the track by RD-1. He was captured by the Racing Drones and taken to their headquarters. After refusing to disclose the location of the Acceledrome to Gelorum, Kadeem's body was integrated with robotic parts making him into a cyborg under Gelorum's control. Kadeem was last seen falling off a very high building in the Racing Drones HQ.
- Banjee Castillo, Alec "Hud" Wood, and Dan Dresden: Former World Racers who were lost in the Racing Realms before the events of Ignition while driving for Dr. Tezla. Banjee Castillo was in the Swamp Realm some time before Ignition as his car is seen briefly – abandoned and half submerged in the water with no one inside. It is unknown as to what happened to Alec Wood and Dan Dresden, other than Lani Tam describing Tezla's use of the three before Kadeem recruited the Teku and Metal Maniacs in Ignition. It is possible that Banjee had survived as he was not seen in his car, many fans believe that these drivers were rescued and recruited by the Silencerz.
- Accelerons: Alien racers who created Gelorum and the Racing Drones a thousand years ago. They also created the Highway 35 tracks, the Wheel of Power, the Realms, Hyperpods, Wisdom Ring and the AcceleChargers. In Hot Wheels Acceleracers Ultimate Race, from the Sphere, Gelorum used all the AcceleChargers to complete the realms and Vert Wheeler used racing skills for the test. The Acceleron used his powers to change Vert's outfit/clothes and helmet into an Acceleron's one. After Gelorum was defeated by the Acceleron, he turns Vert's car back where it was and he opened the portal to turn back. After Vert changed his mind the Acceleron gave Vert Wheeler the ultimate lesson: What you receive you must give back. The Acceleron opens the portal so Vert could go back to the Acceledrome and save his friends from the drones.
- Vert's mom.: Appeared in Breaking Point (only in a photograph). The pictures of Vert's mom also appears in Hot Wheels Acceleracers - The Speed of Silence, on Monkeys bed side table just before the Metro Realm opens.
Racing realms[edit]
According to Dr. Tezla, the Accelerons built over 100 Racing Realms. However, only 25 are known, and only 16 are shown in the movies. These tracks are more dangerous than the ones on Highway 35. This is another test for the drivers built by the Accelerons. Highway 35 was only the beginning. The Wheel of Power decides which Racing Realm to open and when. The only way to stop the portal from closing is The Wheel of Power, all the Accelechargers, and the Wisdom Ring.
- Factory Realm:Initially used as factory to build cars by accelerons but later turned into a realm. The skill could be to avoid damages on the car.
- Canyon Realm: A Racing Realm that crisscrosses over a deep canyon with sheer drops. The skill for this realm was landing jumps.
- Chrome Realm: A Racing Realm that has huge silver spheres that will crush/roll over a vehicle that gets in ones way. The skill for this realm could be telling what is a reflection and what is not.
- Wind Realm: A Racing Realm with savage vortexes of wind and tornadoes, flying debris, and swaying tracks. The skill could be driving through harsh winds.
- Solar Realm: A Racing Realm that ring around a sun that produces solar flares and intense heat. The skill could be driving with the sun in your eye or predicting when the solar flares would pop up.
- Labyrinth Realm: A Racing Realm with a tangle of twists and turns that is infested with Maze Minotaurs. The skill for this realm could be remembering your path when lost.
- Blizzard Realm: A Racing Realm with vicious snowstorms, zero visibility, fierce sleet, and deep snow. The skill could be driving in icy weather.
- Cybergrid Realm: A Racing Realm with a supercharged track as well as a maze of 90 degree turns and electric countermeasures. The skill for this realm could be perfecting 90 degree turns.
- Reactor Realm: A Racing Realm with toxic spills and patrol machines that cross the track, removing cars to slow to outrun them. The skill could be driving undistracted by sound.
- Desert Realm: A Racing Realm filled with quicksand, dangerous rock passages, sandstorms, and giant scorpions. The skill could be driving in desert conditions.
- Micro Realm: A Racing Realm where all cars become toy size and are supposed to be dumped onto a freeway filled with traffic.
- Fog Realm: Little is known about the Fog Realm except that it was completed prior to the events of Ignition by the Racing Drones. Its skill could be driving through the fog.
- Warped Realm: A Racing Realm where there are no laws of physics, not even gravity. The track varies in length, size and shape, twisting itself in some places making an illusion-like reality. It was completed prior to the events portrayed in AcceleRacers. The skill could be trying to stay on the track in bizarre conditions.
- Monument Realm: A Racing Realm that sends drivers through ancient tombs with descriptions of how to escape them, similar to the Ruins Realm. The skill could be predicting what happens next on the track before you see it. The realm was completed prior to the events portrayed of Ignition by the Racing Drones.
The realms above were all conquered by the Racing Drones or Silencerz before the movies and minisodes or never gone into at all. The ones below were seen in the movies and the minisodes.
- Storm Realm: The Storm Realm is a Racing Realm with tracks that loop and curve around the sides of clouds, as if clinging to colossal mountainsides. The Storm Realm is an electrically charged world of flickering lightning and booming thunder. The Storm Realm tests a driver's ability to focus and avoid visual distractions.
- Swamp Realm: The Swamp Realm features a winding track that curves through and around gigantic jungle trees growing from a fetid swamp below. Giant worms, giant mosquitoes, living vines, a swamp monster, and hungry creatures lurk in the shadows and are ready to take out the drivers. The track itself is alive and continuously growing, forcing drivers to constantly choose the best terrain at any given moment. The skill for this realm is staying in the middle of the track to get more traction.
- Cavern Realm: The dark and daunting Cavern Realm features sudden turns and stops, unexpected drops and dips, and sections of track that veer into total darkness as well as falling boulders and giant bats. The Accelerons created the Cavern Realm to test a driver's ability to drive in the dark while avoiding obstacles. Also, stalactites and stalagmites appear throughout the course.
- Lava Realm: Huge flaming boulders, lava eruptions and magma geysers are just some of the dangers that drivers face in the Lava Realm. The Lava Realm tests a driver's ability to master the dexterity of their wheels. Normal tires cannot withstand the extreme heat without melting, but the Drone's tires can. The test of this round was figuring out the extent of your tires, what they can take and what they cannot withstand.
- Water Realm: The track in the Water Realm runs above, on, and below the surface of the vast ocean. Sections of track that are completely submerged run through translucent tubes. Periods of breaks prevent flooding, but allow cars, sea creatures, and some water to pass through. Ravenous sea creatures wait for unsuspecting drivers in the darkness. The Water Realm tests a driver's ability to perfect their ability to hydroplane, avoiding an over-steer to prevent a spin out.
- Metro Realm: The Metro Realm offers a vast night-time cityscape to explore, eerily deserted and dotted with neon signage and streetlights. The interconnecting streets of this bizarre metropolis will force a driver to master the skills of braking, cornering and driving through traffic. Occasionally, massive semi trucks plow through the traffic to steamroll unsuspecting drivers. The Metro Realm tests the driver's ability to break as smoothly as possible and increase traction.
- Cliffside Realm: The Cliffside Realm has tracks that composes of switchbacks and loops alongside a towering cliff. Drivers will need to navigate hairpin turns while avoiding rock slides, falling trees and large flying vultures if they hope to make it to the end of the Cliffside Realm. The Cliffside Realm tests a driver's ability of drifting (Sideswiping or fishtailing a sharp turn while braking and accelerating after, decreasing friction and thus increasing traction and speed).
- Ice Realm: With a track made of ice that can crack and collapse at any moment, complete with snow-slicked tracks, the Ice Realm presents a chilling challenge for any driver with it being on a glacier. The Ice Realm tests a driver's ability to negotiate with slick surfaces if they want to make it to the finish line.
- Pipeline Realm: The Neon Pipeline Realm is a unique Racing Realm that features a track running inside and around the outside of a huge pipeline, with many different paths to take, some even opening up at random. Complete with a massive spherical center, Pipeline Realm tests a driver's ability to drive at all angles (and even upside-down) on their way to the end of the track. Mastering drafting will take them one step closer to success by beating out timed door-closings, and pushing through the massive air-blowers at the end of the realm.
- Junk Realm: The Junk Realm is a Racing Realm that will take drivers through a junkyard filled with scrap metal and rusty old cars. Piles of junk rain down upon the track, threatening to crush drivers underneath. There are also problems with piles of debris on the road, magnetized lifters, compactors, wrecking balls, and a big metal "fire-breathing dinosaur" known as the Mechanized Destroyer. The Accelerons created the Junk Realm to test a driver's ability to hit the apex, or inside of, of a turn smoothly.
- Ruins Realm: The Ruins Realm is a Racing Realm with an atmosphere that evokes Easter Island and Stonehenge. The Ruins Realm is peppered with colossal living statues and stone buildings. With an ancient marble track that threatens to collapse at any time, four 4-headed stone creatures, and collapsing pillars, drivers must hone their skills if they want to win. The objective is to learn how to react to these sudden obstacles and navigate through them carefully. Reckless drivers will not make it out of here in one piece.
- Cosmic Realm: The Cosmic Realm is a Racing Realm that features a track composed of colorful planetary rings that lie suspended in space and surrounding a planet. Meteor showers and black holes are just a few of the hazards that this realm contains. The Cosmic realm was created to test a driver's ability to use high-speed control since the low-gravity environment requires the driver to produce as much down force as possible in order to avoid floating off the track.
- The Sphere: In the race between Vert and Gelorum, after both racers have passed through all the previously encountered realms, they entered a place where the track is surrounded by white light. The show gives little information about that place, except that the winner is supposed to win a chance to race against the Acceleron at the end of the track. The winner also earns the title of Acceleracer in the process. Won by Vert Wheeler. The lesson is that wisdom is a circle and what you receive you must give back. Vert tried to keep Gelorum from finishing the race first by crahing into her car, but an Acceleron came out of the Sphere and she approached him before he could get out of his overturned car. Although Gelorum arrived to the Sphere first, the Acceleron commended Vert for using his own skills to get through the realms and not the Accelechargers, going as far as to craft the garments of an Acceleron on him. Gelorum, deprived of her opportunity to race the Acceleron and exact vengeance, transformed into her true robotic form, ready to tear Vert to pieces, but the Acceleron catapulted here into the void beyond with his telekinetic powers, then flipped Vert's car, Reverb, right-side up. While Vert could've accepted the challenge to race him, he had to return to the Acceledrome to save the others. The Acceleron bestowed him with a circle, then graciously opened an exit portal as Vert departed, telling him when he returned, Vert would not be alone.
AcceleChargers are powerful chips that are given to the driver who reaches the end of the each Racing Realm. The AcceleChargers help vehicles in different locations depending on the realm you're in or in what conditions you are driving. While they provide drivers a certain edge when driving in the realms, the Accelerons do not accept drivers who complete the realms with their use; instead, they accept those who have overcome the challenges with their own unsupplemented abilities.
- Factory Realm AcceleCharger: Enables to repair any damages on the car automatically.
- Canyon Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver's cars to make extremely long and high jumps.
- Chrome Realm AcceleCharger: Clarifies and removes any illusion or mirage seen to the driver.
- Wind Realm AcceleCharger: Negates the effect of powerful winds.
- Solar Realm Accelecharger: Allows a driver's car to negate shifts of gravity and remain on the track.
- Labyrinth Realm AcceleCharger: Manipulates a driver's GPS System and pinpoints all the right directions and leads you to the finish line.
- Blizzard Realm AcceleCharger: Allows traction on any terrain.
- Cybergrid Realm AcceleCharger: Allows cars to snap 90 degree turns without the loss of speed or traction.
- Reactor Realm AcceleCharger: Negates all external noise or in other words, makes the driver's car soundproof.
- Desert Realm AcceleCharger: Allows cars to safely travel on sand or unstable surfaces.
- Micro Realm AcceleCharger: Allows cars to change size.
- Fog Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver's vehicle to see clearly in foggy conditions. Won by the Racing Drones.
- Warped Realm Accelecharger: Allows the driver's vehicle to teleport to another area a short distance away, or to disappear and reappear. Won by the Racing Drones.
- Monument Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver's vehicle to become two dimensional. Won by the Racing Drones.
- Storm Realm AcceleCharger: Protects the driver's car from electrical charges. Won by RD-L1.
- Swamp Realm AcceleCharger: Creates an organic road of vines beneath the car. Won by Nolo Pasaro.
- Cavern Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver to see in total darkness. Won by Deezel "Porkchop" Riggs.
- Lava Realm AcceleCharger: Creates tires that always remain in perfect condition. Won by RD-L1.
- Water Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver's car the ability to drive on water. Won by RD-L1.
- Metro Realm AcceleCharger: Creates a force field around the car. Won by the Silencerz.
- Cliffside Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the car to take any turn without slowing down or losing traction. Won by the Silencerz
- Ice Realm AcceleCharger: Gives the car the ability to maintain a firm grip over slippery terrain. Won by the Silencerz.
- Pipeline Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver's car to drive upside down or on walls. Won by the Silencerz.
- Junk Realm AcceleCharger: Creates a frictionless track under the car. Won by Kurt Wylde.
- Ruins Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver's car to pass through objects. Won by Racing Drones
- Cosmic Realm AcceleCharger: Allows the driver's car to travel at the speed of sound. Won by the Silencerz.
Ultimate Race Accelecharger: All of the realms' accelechargers put into one accelecharger: Won by Vert Wheeler.
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For Chauncey Billups, who graced basketball courts in Denver's backyard beginning as a youth, then made his way throughout the country as a collegiate and NBA star, his time from 1991-95 at George Washington High School continues to be as memorable as any.
"It was innocent," Billups said Wednesday as he was introduced as one of 13 inductees into the National High School Hall of Fame. "It was special."
The now 36-year-old husband and father of three daughters said he's as surprised as anyone that he has made it this far as an athlete and person, and was appreciative sitting at the front table with other accomplished prep athletes, officials, coaches and administrators.
"This is unbelievable. I'm truly honored," Billups said.
Saying he would like to play two more years, "then hang 'em up," Billups is a coming off an Achilles tendon injury, but pronounced himself fit and ready to play. The free agent, most recently with the Los Angeles Clippers, said he has received interest.
"Right now, I'm not done or I would have said it already," Billups said earlier Wednesday at his camp at the Parker Fieldhouse. "I don't want to go out like that. It's been almost two years of being injured."
With 16 seasons in the NBA, including two stints with Denver, Billups feels he wants "to go out on my own terms. In a couple of years, I may be ready to do that, but I've never really wanted to just be out there.
"I've never been the guy saying that I should be getting more shots or more minutes. Nah, that's the coach's decision. But I want to be out there in whatever capacity, 15 minutes or whatever it is, depending on how I practice and how I earn it, and how much I can help the team."
With the Clippers recently landing Doc Rivers from Boston to be head coach, Billups said "it's not only a home run, it's more like a grand slam to get a guy like that."
If Billups is done playing — free agency begins Monday — he foresees more front-office work than coaching.
"I think I could be a good coach. I know the game, speak the language and can lead men," he said, "but I would rather be more behind the scenes, putting the team together personality-wise, ego and talent.
"You just can't sign names. The people have to fit."
Billups also didn't rule out coaching on the high school or college levels and said he keeps in touch with friends he made for life as a Patriots student-athlete.
He also was GW's student-body president and earlier won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for his charity work in Detroit and Denver.
The former Pats guard, who opened Manual's Thunderdome as a junior and turned it into the top in-state venue for schoolboy play, was echoed by the other inductees who were appreciative of their prep experiences.
Citing respect, competition, the chances to lead, develop as a young person and earn an education, all said they wouldn't change a thing.
"It's the most important time in a young man or young lady's life," said Joe Theismann, the former Notre Dame and Washington Redskins quarterback and one of four athletes to be inducted Thursday.
A former three-sporter at South River High School in New Jersey, Theismann said he liked baseball most, then basketball before football. But, he added, he's glad he "didn't choose basketball after having seen Chauncey."
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Ed Aston, Connecticut, coach: A swimming coach for 37 years, his girls at Cheshire High won a national-record 281 consecutive meets.
Chauncey Billups, Colorado, athlete: The King of Park Hill is this state's most accomplished basketball player from prep to NBA titles.
Ronnie Carter, Tennessee, administrator: An executive director for 23 years.
Harrison Dillard, Ohio, athlete: Cleveland's East Tech grad won gold medals at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics as a sprinter, hurdler.
Richard Floyd, Texas, performing arts: The director of music for his state is retiring after 50 years.
Kristin Folkl Kaburakis, Missouri, athlete: The basketball-volleyball star at St. Joseph's in St. Louis combined for eight state team titles.
Jerry Kimmel, Kentucky, official: Put in 40 years, notably as a top basketball and baseball official.
Chuck Koeppen, Indiana, coach: 37-year cross country and track coach at Carmel High; he won six state titles over seven seasons.
Chuck Lenahan, New Hampshire, coach: 42 years at Plymouth Regional High with 345-69 record, 13 undefeated seasons and 19 state titles.
Mike Messere, New York, coach: Career record of 757-55 in 37 years as lacrosse coach at West Genesee High. No other team won more.
Haig Nighohossian, Illinois, official: Considered the state's face of soccer, also was a top official in wrestling, had a 40-year career.
Jim Tate, Alabama, coach: Cross country and track teams have combined for 89 state titles at St. Paul's Episcopal High. In his 35th year.
Joe Theismann, New Jersey, athlete: At South River High, the quarterback was a baseball-basketball-football and academic star before winning Super Bowl XVII with the Washington Redskins.
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What a great weekend! On Saturday night I went to my first Mariners game of the season. My good bud from college Brandon was in town, so I got us tickets to the M's game, and we sat in the Kings Court! The timing couldn't be better, I figured what better game to go to with Feliox pitching, and what better section to sit in. If you haven't sat in Kings Court, I highly recommend doing so. The seats are cheap, 30 bucks, and you get a Kings Court T-Shirt and "K" card with the purchase of the tickets. It's a cool site to sit in a sea of yellow, while supporting Felix Hernandez! Plus there is a throne you can sit in while there!
My bud lives in Colorodo and he said Safeco Field blows away Coor's Light park…especially "The Pen", and the beer garden in the outfield.
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According to a new study, at least half of us have a fear that's strong enough to be considered a serious phobia…what is yours? What are you terrified of? Here are the texts we got:
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I used to have such a crippling fear of heights, but I couldn't even climb up a ladder. I decided to face the fear head on last year, by going skydiving. Greatest experience of my life! Now, no fear of heights.
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Northern Ireland's new first lady has found herself in further hot water after it emerged police were investigating a complaint made about her second anti-gay outburst in a week.
Iris Robinson sparked outrage when she claimed during a BBC radio debate that homosexuals could be 'cured' through psychiatric counselling.
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President Obama named VP Joe Biden to head a White House "task force" to come up with some real reforms to reduce gun violence by the end of January, reports CNBC's Hampton Pearson.
The Newtown tragedy has energized leading lawmakers who favor tougher gun control, reports CNBC's Hampton Pearson.
CNBC's Hampton Pearson looks back to past comments from President Obama on gun control, and discusses the dialogue taking place after Friday's elementary school shooting in Connecticut.


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Wayne Rooney scored two equalisers as Manchester United drew 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Kyle Walker gave the home side the lead with a 23rd minute free-kick, but his error allowed Rooney to level before half-time.
Sandro restored the Spurs' lead after 53 minutes, but two minutes later Rooney added his second from the penalty spot.
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Democracy Now! Blog
Hands Up, Don't Choke
By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
Another police killing of an unarmed man of color. Another grand jury deciding not to indict: Not for murder. Not for manslaughter. Not for assault. Not even for reckless endangerment. We live in a land of impunity. At least, for those in power.
NYC Officer Cleared in Chokehold Death of Eric Garner
A grand jury has reportedly cleared the New York City police officer involved in the chokehold death of Eric Garner. A father of six, Garner died after police wrestled him to the ground and pinned him down.
Federal Court Stays Execution of Schizophrenic Man in Texas
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed the execution of Scott Panetti, who had been scheduled for execution in Texas tonight at 6 p.m. CT. Watch our in-depth coverage of his case.
Shaking the Heavens in Ferguson, Missouri
By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
"As long as justice is postponed we always stand on the verge of these darker nights of social disruption." So said Martin Luther King Jr. in a speech on March 14, 1968, just three weeks before he was assassinated.
Did the Authorities Let Ferguson Burn?
During a press conference attended by the parents of Michael Brown, Amy Goodman questions Rev. Al Sharpton in Ferguson, Missouri, about whether the authorities allowed some parts of the city to burn last night.
Part 2: Court Orders Release of Albert Woodfox But Angola 3 Member Remains in Solitary Confinement
We continue our interview about Albert Woodfox, a former Black Panther who a federal court has ordered to be freed after he spent more than 40 years in solitary confinement, longer than any prisoner in the United States.
PART 2: Bryan Stevenson on Executions and Civil Rights: "Lynching Stopped But the Mindset Didn't"
Bryan Stevenson, founder and director of the Equal Justice Initiative, discusses pending executions, the history of lynching, and how Rosa Parks and others inspired him to "stand with the condemned and incarcerated."
Amy Goodman on "Melissa Harris-Perry" on MSNBC Saturday, November 22nd
Don't miss Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman on "Melissa Harris-Perry," this Saturday, November 22nd. The show airs live from 10 a.m. to Noon ET on MSNBC.
Keystone, Climate Change and the Cold
By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
It was a dramatic scene in the Senate this week. As Sen. Elizabeth Warren, presiding, announced the defeat of the Keystone XL pipeline, a Crow Creek Sioux man from South Dakota sang out in the Senate gallery. A massive people's climate movement against extracting some of the dirtiest oil on the planet had prevailed ... at least for now.
Senate Votes No on Keystone XL Oil Pipeline; Watch Naomi Klein Discuss the Controversial Project
The Senate has voted no on whether to approve the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline. On Monday, Democracy Now! discussed the Keystone XL proposal with Naomi Klein, author of the new book, "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate."
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Watch part two of our look at a new investigation that tells the story of seven American hikers who went on a wilderness adventure into polar bear country in Canada's Arctic tundra — and faced a harrowing attack. Scientists say climate change is greatly impacting polar bear habitat.
Tomas Young, Rest in Peace
By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
There were 8,920,000 military veterans in the United States as of last June, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sometime last Sunday or Monday, hours before Veterans Day began, that number dropped by one, when Tomas Young died at home in Seattle, with his wife by his side. He was one of many soldiers who were sent to Iraq and were grievously injured there.
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In 2009, Matthew Hoh became the first State Department official to resign protest from his post in Afghanistan over U.S. policy. Prior to his assignment in Afghanistan, Matthew Hoh was deployed twice to Iraq. In part two of our conversation, we speak with Hoh about what happened after he blew the whistle on the Afghan War and his long fight to recover from post-traumatic stress syndrome. On his website, Hoh writes: "In 2007, after my second deployment to Iraq, PTSD and severe depression took over my life. I began trying to drink myself to death. Thoughts of suicide became common until they were a near daily presence by 2011."
Remembering Tomas Young (1979-2014): Iraq War Veteran Turned Antiwar Activist
As the nation prepares to mark Veterans Day, Democracy Now! has learned that Iraq War veteran Tomas Young has died just weeks before his 35th birthday. Young was paralyzed in 2004 shortly after arriving in Iraq. He went on to become one of the nation's most prominent antiwar U.S. veterans speaking out against the invasion and occupation of Iraq. He was featured in Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro's documentary, "Body of War."
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Ralph Nader on GOP's 2014 Wins: Democrats Can't Use Citizens United, Voter Restriction Laws as Alibi
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Maximum Progress on the Minimum Wage
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The movement toward a higher minimum wage prevailed in Tuesday's elections, even in some of the reddest of states.
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City and Soccer Club in Lease Dispute
A youth soccer club has turned its one dollar a year lease with the city of La Crosse into quite a money maker. Much of it in violation of their lease, says city park and rec boss, Steve Carlyon. The group, CRUSA leases 18 fields for its competitive soccer program. And among other things, says Carlyon, the group's subleasing to the local high school teams
The two sides are negotiating a new lease right now that would not allow the school sublease arrangement. The new lease would also force the club to charge more to kids who don't live in La Crosse.
Pack Stock Sale Over
(AP) The Green Bay Packers say they sold more than 268,000 shares of stock in their most recent stock offering, raising $67 million dollars to help fund stadium improvements. Green Bay just wrapped up the fifth stock sale in team history. The team said Thursday it added more than 250,000 new shareholders.
About half of the sales were in Wisconsin. Illinois and California tied for second, each accounting for about 8.5 percent of sales. Minnesota and Texas were next with 5 percent each. Each share cost $250, plus handling fees of $25 in the U.S. and $35 in Canada. The shares are essentially worthless, but holders can call themselves team owners and attend the annual stockholder meeting. The offering began Dec. 6. Most of the sales came in the first 48 hours.
Police Chief Arrested
(AP) The Ho-Chunk Nation's police chief has resigned following his arrest on possible obstruction charges. Dan Libke was placed on administrative leave following a Feb. 24 arrest at his home. Officials have not disclosed the reason for possible obstruction and no charges have been filed. Libke was sworn in as the band's first police chief in September 2010. The Jackson County district attorney is reviewing the case.
Winter Storm Pounds Minnesota Again
(AP) A powerful late winter storm has closed schools for a second day in Duluth. Superintendent Bill Gronseth says some city roads remain in poor condition due to blizzard-like conditions that socked the area on Leap Day. The storm caused widespread closures on Wednesday. Thousands of customers lost power when high winds snapped power lines. Firefighters were called to West Duluth to help get people out of a stalled elevator because of a power outage. Wind gusts measured up to 65 mph on the Blatnik Bridge in Duluth. A gale warning was posted at Lake Superior where huge waves pummeled the Duluth shoreline.
Second Big Drug Bust in Stretch of Four Days for La Crosse Police
The second big drug bust for La Crosse cops in a matter of days. On Friday it was a married couple selling pot out of their southside trailer. Yesterday it was a couple guys selling crack and marijuana on the streets of La Crosse. Police used a sting operation to nab Jamario McKnight, who admitted to coming to La Crosse from Chicago to sell drugs because he'd heard there's good money to be made in La Crosse. Apparently so; they found a couple thousand dollars on him. Shane Tucker was also arrested in the bust. He's currently out on bond for dealing drugs. Meanwhile Jeremy and Jennifer Jenkins could face hard time for dealing pot after the Friday bust. A crimestoppers tip led to that arrest.


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Kenny Dobbs
Kenneth Eugene Dobbs, 54, passed away January 29, 2012, in Wichita Falls. He was born November 10, 1957, in Graham, Texas, to Kenneth C. Dobbs and Cecilia Ann Sims Dobbs. He married Linda Diane Bryan on September 3, 1999, in Iowa Park, Texas.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Lunn's Colonial Chapel officiated by Terry Chapman from Colonial Church and under the direction of Falls Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park.
Kenny is preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia Ann Sims; grandmother, Laura Sims; and grandfather Cecil Sims.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Diane Dobbs; father, Kenneth C. Dobbs of Palo Pinto; son, Kevin Dobbs; and grandson, Jaysyn of Lubbock; daughter, Staci Riggins and her husband Steven; and grandsons, Spur and Chase Hearne of Graham; daughter, Emily Herring and her husband Josh, of Lubbock; stepson, Bradley Bryan of Graham; as well as stepdaughter, Ashley Bryan; and grandson, Hunter of the home.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Dobbs, Josh Herring, Steven Riggins, and Kenneth Dobbs.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fallsfuneralhome.com.
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Logan LaBerge is in his first season as an assistant swimming coach at Washington and Lee University.
LaBerge came to W&L from Mount Union, where he served as the assistant swimming coach for the last two seasons. He helped the Purple Raiders' men's and women's teams to second-place finishes in the Ohio Athletic Conference both years, while helping the teams break 22 school records and four conference records combined over the two seasons.
Prior to his time at Mount Union, LaBerge was a student assistant coach at Miami (Ohio) from 2010-12, helping the women's team to third-place finishes in the MAC in 2011 and 2012. LaBerge also served as a swim counselor at the Total Performance Swim Camp in Gambier, Ohio (2012) and at the Longhorn Swim Camp (2013-14) in Austin, Texas. He was also an assistant coach for the Padonia Park Club in Cockeysville, Md., from 2003-10.
LaBerge earned a bachelor of arts in psychology from the College of Wooster in 2010 and a master of science in sports studies from Miami in 2012. While at Wooster, he was a four-year letterwinner for the swimming team, serving as a team captain for his senior season.


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(Nairobi, Naivasha, Masai Mara)
The spirit of Kenya echoes across the plains, hills, and mountain peaks. As the sun rises over the savannah and the animals stir from their slumber, feel the call of the wild. Thrill in the sights and sounds of the incredible diversity of Kenya. Each morning be greeted by your expert guide who will take you out for personalized adventures sure to make your heart beat faster. Explore the grassy plains of the world-renowned Masai Mara where you're likely to spot elephants, rhinos, lions and leopards. Glimpse the Great Rift Valley and traditional villages that dot the expansive African landscape. In the evenings relax in comfortable tented camps and game lodges and listen to the wild night sounds around you.
You are met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel downtown. The next morning you can stay in town to enjoy sightseeing at the Karen Blixen Museum, Elephant Orphanage, and Giraffe Manor - or depart right away to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy Kenya's only boat safari experience and take a boat trip out to the Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary and view a variety of wildlife, birdlife and flora by boat and on foot. Keep your eyes open for bobbing hippos! Travel through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park - home to thousands of pink flamingos, monkeys, baboons and famed rhino sanctuary. Lake Nakuru is also known for rare tree climbing lions, so look up! Head to Masai Mara Reserve, known as Africa's greatest wildlife reserve, and explore the grasslands and riverine forests in search of over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds. And, if visiting during the months of July – October, behold one of the grandest spectacles Africa has to offer, the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle and wildebeests. As the sun sets, draping its golden light across the expansive landscape, you'll wish your time here never had to end.
Kensington Tours offers local support in each region you visit, another reason we deliver unbeatable value. Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
A privately driven vehicle will provide you with a transfer between the hotel and airport. After your guide has loaded up your luggage you will be driven through Nairobi admiring some of the sights (time permitting). Your guide will brief you on your itinerary en-route.
While you are in the care of Kensington Tours, your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all Kensington Tours clients are covered by "Flying Doctors" Insurance policy. This emergency evacuation insurance covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Nairobi for treatment. This insurance policy however DOES NOT cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.
Hop aboard a privately driven vehicle with your guide for this transfer from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha. Admire the scenery as you make your way through rural Kenya onto the Rift Valley, an area boasting quaint little villages which dot the traditional African landscape. Prepare yourself for you first glimpse of Mount Longonot as you make route through the Hell's Gate National Park before arriving to Lake Naivasha. This drive will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Prepare for an excitingly unique excursion to the Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary whilst in the Lake Naivasha area today. Admire the scenery as you take a short boat trip from the mainland to this dynamic location where you'll have the opportunity to get in some wildlife viewing at a very relaxed pace. As there is little to no threat from some of the "Big 5" predators, the various species of wildlife, birdlife and flora live quite freely here, providing visitors with some great photo opportunities. Some of the many mammals that can be seen here include zebras, impalas, buffaloes, giraffes, and hippos. Resident bird species include herons, black cranes, lily trotters, ospreys and fish eagles.
Set out today in a privately driven vehicle, accompanied by your guide, from the Lake Naivasha area en-route to Nakuru. During this passage of road, keep your keen-eye focused out the windows as you'll pass a variety of local game. After approximately an hour you'll arrive at the Nakuru Game Park, famed for its brightly coloured pink flamingo flocks, but also home to some of the only remaining black and white rhinos in the wild.
One of the most notable of the Rift Valley soda lakes is Lake Nakuru. This lake was renowned for its abundance of algae, which would attract the vast quantity of flamingos lining the shore. In 2013, the lake received an alarming increase in water levels, leading to the migration of large portions of the flamingos flocks to nearby Lake Bogoria. Many other species of birds also flourish here, as do some other mammals including baboons, warthogs and the newly introduced white and black rhinos. Also of note, this is sanctuary location for the Rothschild's Giraffe, one of the most endangered giraffe sub-species.
Enjoy a traditional "Safari-style" transfer from the Lake Nakuru area to one of Kenya's most notable game reserves, Masai Mara. This drive takes approximately 5 to 6 hours depending on the time of year, especially during the raining season (April, Early May and November). Along the way stops for refreshments and souvenir shopping are up to you, with of course the best options suggested by your experienced guide. Of course for those whom prefer the "long-haul" stops are not required, instead you'll head straight to the park grounds. Upon your arrival, enjoy some brief game viewing as the Masai Mara reserve boast high population of the African "Big 5."
Enjoy a box lunch while you travel (included in tour price).
Head out this afternoon, accompanied by an experience tracker-guide, on an exciting game viewing adventure. Search some of the area`s wildlife hot-spots determined by your guide, as they`ve learned and now understand the games daily routines through tracking. Some wildlife is more difficult than others to spot, for instance the Leopard. These spotted cats blends almost seamlessly into the tall grass and shrubbery, and are even more challenging to spot up in their favorite hangout, the trees. Your guide will take you to nearby watering holes, where on a hot day, you`ll spot many bird and wildlife species, including the elusive Leopard.
The famed Masai Mara Game Reserve was named after the indigenous inhabitants of this land, the Maasai, and the provider of life to the area, the Mara River. Game viewing is almost guaranteed at some point along the Mara River, and your experienced tracker-guide will know all the best spots to go to maximize this chance to see some of the many bird and wildlife species here. Have your camera handy, as some amazing photo opportunities will present themselves from elephants on the riverbanks to hippos in shallow water.
Sign up for optional activities (not included in tour price); guided nature walk, hot air balloon ride, cultural tours and more. You can also arrange to volunteer for the day at Mara West and pay any associated fees directly on-site. Volunteer activities range from individual to community projects.
On today's afternoon game drive, the choice is up to you: search for the Big 5 or expand your horizons to discover something different. Masai Mara not only has a rich mix of animals – it also has an incredible array of bird life with almost 450 different species.
Set out bright and early this morning on a "Migration" inspired game drive with your experienced guide. Your journey today will take you into the thick of the Masai Mara plains, in search of some of the many grazing species that take part in the annual migration yearly, an event that has been going on for centuries. Exceptional populations of Zebras, Gazelles, Impalas, and of course Wildebeests thunderously feed and migrate from the Serengeti and through the Mara area every year from July to October.
Set out this afternoon accompanied by your guide on another exciting game drive through the Masai Mara Game reserve. The Mara area is one of the few places left in Africa where one can still spot Rhinos in the wild. Your guide will take you to locations where Rhinos have been recently reported to see if you can snap some photos of these elusive lumbering giants.
Your guide will drive you from Masai Mara to Nairobi, with short stop-overs for refreshments and souvenirs. Be aware that during this commute you will drive across some unfinished patches of road. This drive will take approximately 6 hours.
The opportunity to explore the local markets and shops presents itself today as so you can interact with the local vendors in search for the perfect handicraft or souvenir for yourself or your loved ones.
Before leaving that night, stop by the Kensington office for free use of Internet and lounge. If you like, we can make reservations for dinner at a local restaurant as well. Please let us know in advance and if you are vegetarian.
Situated in the trendy new Upper Hill financial district of Nairobi, Crowne Plaza Nairobi is the model of modern five-star elegance. The property embodies an ideal fusion of thoughtful design and indulgence, and comes ripe with opportunity to discover nearby Nairobi National Park to see big cats and giraffes at the Masai Mara game reserve. Earthy textures and dark wood throughout Crowne Plaza Nairobi evoke the wild plains and acacia trees of Kenya's big game reserves. The property offers a host of amenities and facilities including a luxurious health club, a stylish unisex hair salon, a 24-hour state of the art gymnasium, and an outdoor swimming pool. Five floors comprised of 162 Rooms, 13 Suites, and 29 Club Rooms are all equipped with the latest in technology, high speed complimentary Internet, Wi-Fi, minibar, in-room safe, tea and coffee facilities, and 24 hour room service.
The Simba Lodge is situated not far from Nairobi, surrounded by gardens on the serene Lake Naivasha. Its 70 rooms are spacious and pleasantly decorated to fit in with the light, earthy and calm surroundings. Dining is an all-around pleasant experience, where one may choose their favorites and make new discoveries at the wide buffet. Traditional and international cuisine is offered, as well as curries, which are popular with the locals. Hell's Gate is not far, and there are plenty of activities such as cycling and rock climbing there. Otherwise, take a boat ride or nature walk during your free time.
Nestled against a wooded thicket and surrounded by savannah, Mara West combines luxury accommodations with the breathtaking adventures of an unforgettable African safari. The rooms are perched in secluded spots on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment, offering guests panoramic views of the Masai Mara Game Reserve below and a sense of exclusive privacy. The camp is home to resident herds of gazelles, impalas and zebras, as well as an abundance of bird life, and is visited regularly by a variety of wildlife passing to and from the park. The stunning beauty of the Mara, the uninterrupted grazing of the antelope, the night calls of the bush babies, and the early morning chorus of songbirds, all this, combined with the comfortable and tasteful ambiance of the camp, is part of the Mara West experience and what makes it a unique paradise for nature lovers.
TiaRazon ,
May 11, 2015
"We were a group of 5 to Morocco. We were impressed at how seamless our private guided tour went. Accommodations were five star, the choice of family run hotels, beautifully appointed with Moroccan furnishings and large breakfasts, contributed to our experience. Our guide, Ishmail and driver, Abdul, made us feel like family. Ishmail showed off his country with pride, listened to our needs and was flexible to our style and speed of travel. We couldn't be happier with our Kensington experience beginning with the pre-planning in the US with Lily Baffour. Thank you very much for a memorable experience! "
JamesSmith ,
May 12, 2015
"Our guide, Chakim, was fantastic, and our driver was excellent. We were very pleased with our accommodations. Only negative comments would be the villa in Essaouira (room, food, service not good although people very nice), and, while probably not an issue for other travelers, we were disappointed that we could not relax over a glass of wine at the end of our journey because Hotel Le Doge did not offer alcoholic beverages. We are currently scheduled with Kensington Tours for India in November and we are now planning on scheduling with Kensington for all our trips - right now that would be Thailand to Mynamar, and Egypt with Dubai extension. We are extremely happy with Kensington Tours and their travel agents. We would recommend Lily Balfour to anyone. "
EarleBarnwell ,
April 08, 2015
"Kensington and its partners did not miss a single deadline, appointment or function to our total satisfaction. The result, no stress and total enjoyment."
StephenReeves ,
April 08, 2015
"Christine was absolutely superb both in helping us frame and develop a custom tour as well as in constant follow up until we left. Inevitably things will change on the ground when trips are planned in advance and Christine was consistently on top of the changes and advised us accordingly. As first time travelers to Kenya and Tanzania Christine's advice and guidance was simply excellent. Rose, in Kensington's Nairobi office was likewise superb. Totally responsive to our needs, she helped make a few final adjustments while we were there. Once again, an exceptional experience made possible by Kensington."
Sachi Gowda ,
December 15, 2014
"We are extremely happy with your service from beginning to end and we had very a memorable trip."
Ronald Jones ,
December 12, 2014
"I cannot express how fabulous our trip was!! I know it was made that way thanks to ALL the kind, knowledgable, and helpful people that you all placed in our path. Many went above and beyond to make our experience even more positive. From drivers, to guides, to hotel staff---we met some wonderful people that we can now call friends. Thank you Christine and Kensington tours for this once in a lifetime African adventure!"
RonJones ,
December 15, 2014
"Christine, our family trip was ALL we wanted it to be. The hotel accommodations in the cities were GREAT. We needed to make some room assignment adjustments but that's to be expected with a large family with children and same names.
I don't know where/how ya'll got those guides but...KEEP'EM! In both Cape Town and Joberg the guys knew their cities and environs excellently. Their English was very good...so good in fact that several got the sarcasm and even joked some. I do apologize if we over-tipped. I relied on each family to tip their own driver but, I wasn't sure of their "sense of what was right" so I followed up with something for each.
Simbavati was "PERFECT". As much as Glenda and I really liked Ngala, I do not think they could have handled a family as well...UNLESS, they had accommodations we did not see.
Please rest assured when ever I plan to travel on a multi-dimensional trip in the future, for sure with a group, or maybe just Glenda and I, I'll be calling Kensington... Christine and Donna specifically. And most definitely, anytime I can recommend a travel professional, your company and you two will be mentioned by name!
Thank you again Christine...you presented us the exact trip we dreamed about for our family and your folks on the ground made it happen! I sincerely hope you, Donna and everyone else involved have a most Blessed Christmas and a wonderful, successful New Year!"
Bruce Lundstrom ,
December 15, 2014
"Morocco has a lot to offer. Food, historic sites, craftsmen (rugs, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, etc.), natural beauty, roads and infrastructure, and a reasonably safe environment. Both Guide (Abdel) and Driver were excellent. Service-oriented, timely and easy going. Abdel was not afraid to speak his mind, offer suggestions and give us feedback on ideas. We enjoyed their company."
AlbertLind ,
December 09, 2014
"A truly wonderful trip......first class accommodations and service in each venue....the guides were knowledgable and went out of their way to insure that we could see and understand Africa. Capetown is a fascinating city, Sabi Sands an extraordinary private game preserve, and Zimbabwe with Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls Hotel a once in a lifetime experience. For those who want to visit Africa we enthusiastically recommend Kensington Tours. And Jolene Plant stayed with us in every step during the planning of our trip and itinerary. We saw as much of Africa as much as anyone can during our two weeks vacation."
Belinda Skelton ,
December 12, 2014
"This was one of the most amazing trips that I have ever had. The custom tours and activities exceeded my expectations. I was traveling alone but felt safe and in good hands. The process of booking the trip with Lily Baffour was so easy and personal, especially with the constant communications from her up to my departure. Thank you Kensington Tours for an awesome experience. I will definitely use you for my next adventure!"
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