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Tron: Evolution
Tron: Evolution is a third-person action-adventure, tie-in video game for the film Tron: Legacy by Propaganda Games, published by Disney Interactive. It was officially announced at the Spike Video Game Awards and was released for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and Xbox 360 platforms on November 26, 2010 in Europe and December 7, 2010 in North America.
Evolution is a third-person action game with racing and role-playing game elements incorporated. The game features both singleplayer and multiplayer modes. The basic gameplay focuses on acrobatics and combat. Player's movements are heavily parkour-influenced, while combat was inspired by capoeira.[1] The game also features light cycle races. Each cycle leaves a light trail that can destroy or "derez" any enemy.[1] Evolution features persistent character progression system, that lets players earn new levels and unlock new upgrades, both in multiplayer and singleplayer.[2]
There are four different game modes in the game and four maps available initially. Two modes focus on combat with light discs and two other modes feature vehicular combat on light cycles, as well as a special light tank vehicle. Up to 10 people can play in online matches. Disintegration and team disintegration are classic deathmatch modes. Power Monger is a node control mode and Bit Runner is a capture-the-flag variation.[2] There is also a levelling system, which upgrades your character version (level) and gains you more memory for upgrades. Your character can gain versions up to 50. When you are version 50 you cannot upgrade your character anymore.
Two more multiplayer maps, as well as a Sam Flynn character skin, were made available at the game's launch as downloadable content through codes included in the game package.[3] Five more maps were released in a downloadable pack; one of these, the "Classic" map, is a replica of the light cycle grid from the original Tron film.[4]
Tron: Evolution serves as a precursor to the movie Tron: Legacy and sequel to both the graphic novel Tron: Betrayal and the Nintendo Wii and DS versions, Tron: Evolution - Battle Grids. It is designed to be an integral part of the Tron story, featuring certain characters and settings from both films. Evolution explains the events that led to Kevin Flynn's imprisonment inside the Grid,[1] as well as telling how the Grid evolved through the years.[2] The player controls a Monitor program named Anon (short for anonymous), a security program written by Flynn to investigate a conspiracy in the world of Tron.[5]
The game starts with a video footage of Kevin Flynn who is discussing about the existence of ISOs (Isomorphic Algorithms), a group of programs with a measure of free will that have emerged spontaneously on the Grid, and are disliked by the Basic programs. Jalen, one of the leaders of the ISOs, recently died and Flynn suspects the murder was organized by Clu, a second version of the original program from the first film. Flynn creates a new Monitor to try to control the system.
Radia, leader of the ISOs, is at a formal ceremony to make her a System Administrator alongside Clu. Tron asks Anon to guard the ceremony, but finds a suspicious female, Quorra, who tries to talk her way past the guards and Anon follows her. The ceremony is violently disrupted by the virus program, Abraxas, but Anon intervenes and battles him, damaging Abraxas' identity disc and forcing the virus to flee. Clu disparages the "flaws" of the new ISOs. Tron suggests Flynn leave the Grid for his own safety.
During his battle against Abraxas-inspired corruption, Anon sees Flynn and Tron being ambushed and killed by Clu and his guards. The Monitor discovers the female Quorra, who also saw the killings. They visit Zuse at a nightclub that serves as a haven for ISOs. Zuse gives them Solar-Sailer access codes and suggests they warn Radia, since her word will be believed by the ISOs. As they leave the nightclub, the elevator slope connecting it and the ground is shattered, leaving those in the nightclub stranded. As they travel to the solar sailer station, they see several groups of ISOs being terrorized, they realize that Clu has declared war on the ISOs.
Quorra and Anon are secretly present to observe a meeting between Clu and Radia. Clu tells Radia that Anon killed Flynn. He requests that Radia gather the ISOs together for "protection". After Clu leaves, Quorra and Anon tell the truth to Radia. Radia responds that Flynn was not killed, but was rescued by an ISO called Gibson. Anon finds Gibson, but they discover that Flynn has vanished and Abraxas has arrived. Anon and Gibson flee, but Abraxas catches up with them and infects Gibson. Anon is then forced to fight the now infected Gibson and successfully defeats him. After many battles, Anon finds Quorra again and she explains that Clu has recently attacked and destroyed all ISOs on the Grid.
Quorra and Anon once again secretly observe a meeting between Clu and Radia. Abraxas arrives, and Radia realizes that he was once Jalen, and that Clu had corrupted him to create the pretext for the destruction of the ISOs. Abraxas kills Radia, making Quorra the last ISO. No longer wanting to wait, Quorra goes after Clu, leaving Anon to fight against Abraxas, who he manages to defeat by leading him under falling debris. Anon later meets with Flynn, who had modified his disc with the Abraxas shards he found and discovers that Quorra has stowed away on Clu's warship. Anon finds a way aboard, Clu throws Quorra down to the deck. Anon and Abraxas have a final showdown. Abraxas uses energy cores to multiply his power. When Abraxas enters the central core, Clu yells that he will overload the core, and the ship. Anon destroys the core with Abraxas in it, finally de-rezzing him. Clu runs away while Anon goes to Quorra and picks her up. As the ship is exploding, Anon dives off the side of the ship and grabs onto a Recognizer. The blast from the explosion malfunctions the Recognizer causing it to fall. When it hits the floor, Anon and Quorra are thrown to the ground, but the Recognizer is still tumbling toward them. Anon throws Quorra out of the way following Flynn's last command to protect her. The Recognizer then crushes Anon, and he is de-rezzed.
Quorra wakes up and sees Anon fading under the Recognizer and watches him de-rezz in front of her. Alone in the middle of the wasteland, she collapses, expecting to run out of energy and de-rezz. Just when she thinks all hope is lost she opens her eyes and sees the creator, Flynn, standing above her. Clu survives to rule an ISO-free Grid, and Flynn and Quorra are outcasts. She reflects on how both Flynn and Anon saved her.
Development and release[edit]
Downloadable content is available via digital download.[6] A limited edition was available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It contains a Light Cycle collectible model by Sideshow Collectibles, a display case for the model, and the game.[7]
The music in the game was composed by Sascha Dikiciyan (aka Sonic Mayhem), Cris Velasco (of God of War) and Kevin Manthei. Two tracks come from the movie's original sound track: "Derezzed" and "The Grid",[8] composed by Daft Punk.
Battle Grids[edit]
The Wii and Nintendo DS versions of Tron: Evolution.
Tron: Evolution received generally mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. On GameRankings, the game scored 59.97%[18] and 59.78%[20] on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, respectively. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 58 for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[22][23]
The Guardian praised the game, complimenting that "It manages a pretty impressive balancing act: non-gamers obsessed with Tron will love its ambiance and authenticity, and may even discover they like games more than they thought."[24] Another positive review came from The Escapist, saying that "It may not re-write the book on action games, but for licenses, it just might. "[25]
GameSpot gave the game a 7 out of 10 and commented that "TRON: Evolution mixes free-running platforming with simple but engaging combat and is a fun if slightly repetitive trip back into the digital world of the Grid."[26] Eurogamer also gave the game a 7 out of 10 and affirmed that it's "A game that entertains without inspiring, doing enough to settle comfortably into the realms of "good" while never exerting the additional effort required to raise expectations any higher."[27] GamePro gave the game a 7 out of 10 and said that "Tron newcomers probably needn't apply, but those who count the original film among their favorites may want to enter Evolution's grid."[28] IGN, in contrast, gave a somewhat mixed to negative review, saying that "It's a repetitive cyberpunk Prince of Persia. The platforming and combat are flashy, but both feel awkward to control and get really competitive."[29]
1UP.com's Dustin Quillen gave a negative review of the game, saying that "As much as it pains me to say it, Tron: Evolution proves that it takes a lot more than nostalgia and shiny graphics to make an enjoyable videogame."[30] Game Informer was another to make a negative appointment about the game, arguing that "Tron: Evolution will probably have a handful of defenders, but I can't reasonably suggest that anyone play it. It's a shoddy experience that ultimately isn't much fun. Tron superfans would do better simply watching the movie again and calling it a day."[31]
- ^ a b c Tron: Evolution Preview from GamePro
- ^ a b c Tron: Evolution Multiplayer Hands-On - PC Previews at GameSpot
- ^ http://www.1up.com/news/tron-evolution-launching-free-dlc
- ^ http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_12538/TRON_Evolution_DLC_with_Five_New_MP_Modes_Coming_Soon
- ^ Preview: Tron Evolution: The Video Game | Joystiq
- ^ Confirmed: Armada of the Damned canceled, News from GamePro
- ^ Tron: Evolution release date and Collector's Edition revealed | Joystiq
- ^ Daft Punk is Dropping Beats in the TRON game
- ^ a b Dustin Quillen (2011-11-29). "TRON: Evolution Review". 1UP.com.
- ^ a b c Dan Whitehead (2011-11-29). "TRON: Evolution - Review". Eurogamer.
- ^ Randolph Ramsay (2010-12-13). "TRON: Evolution PS3 Review". GameSpot.
- ^ Randolph Ramsay (2010-12-13). "TRON: Evolution Xbox 360 Review". GameSpot.
- ^ Jack DeVries (2010-12-15). "TRON: Evolution Review - PC Review". IGN.
- ^ Jack DeVries (2010-12-06). "TRON: Evolution Review - PlayStation 3 Review". IGN.
- ^ Jack DeVries (2010-12-06). "TRON: Evolution Review - Xbox 360 Review". IGN.
- ^ "Tron: Evolution review". PC Gamer. 2011-02-12.
- ^ Gamerankings - Tron: Evolution (PC)
- ^ a b Gamerankings - Tron: Evolution (PS3)
- ^ Gamerankings - Tron Evolution (PSP)
- ^ a b Gamerankings - Tron: Evolution (X360)
- ^ Metacritic - Tron: Evolution (PC)
- ^ a b Metacritic - Tron: Evolution (PS3)
- ^ a b Metacritic - Tron: Evolution (X360)
- ^ The Guardian - Tron Evolution Game review
- ^ The Escapist Magazine - Tron Evolution Review
- ^ Gamespot - Tron: Evolution review (X360)
- ^ Eurogamer - Tron Evolution Review
- ^ GamePro - Tron Evolution review
- ^ IGN - Xbox 360 - Tron Evolution - Review
- ^ 1UP.com - Reviews - Tron Evolution
- ^ GameInformer Magazine - Tron Review: 404 Error – Fun Not Found
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Divide and Rule
Divide and rule is a strategy used by empires to control territories under subjugation. From the Wikipedia article:
Elements of this technique involve:
- creating or encouraging divisions among the subjects to prevent alliances that could challenge the sovereign
- aiding and promoting those who are willing to cooperate with the sovereign
- fostering distrust and enmity between local rulers
- encouraging meaningless expenditures that reduce the capability for political and military spending
Against a government which has no qualms instilling fear and suspicion among its people for a chance at staying in power, there is only one thing to do.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Malaysia?
"We swept the island", said the lanky man in red and white, hanging up his mobile phone. "Even Koh Tsu Koon fell!"
We sat there in stunned silence on the wooden canteen benches. It had been a long day, but also the most exciting one in a long, long while. I made a mental note of the date: March 8, 2008.
It is sometimes hard to remember, but in the run-up to GE12, it was far from clear what was about to happen. It was, after all, the first elections to take place after the rise of social media and ubiquitous Internet. The MSM dedicated column upon column after the elections to tell us what we already knew: that, as Thomas Jefferson observed, democracy only functions when the electorate is informed – and we no longer needed the MSM to be informed. Print subscriptions of government-controlled papers have dropped consistently for years. We all know why.
What influences your vote? Some would say corruption. Ling Liong Sik's claims that he didn't understand the billion-ringgit contracts he was signing, or the intrepid investigative reporting from Global Witness on the plunder of Sarawak by Taib are recent examples.
Others will say that BN needs to lose for its own good. A change of government will put back power into the hands of the people and remind politicians that they serve at the pleasure of the rakyat. For far too long has BN treated itself as a reigning monarch, using public funds for its own purposes and doling out handouts according to its whims, as if the money did not come from the people in the first place.
There are also the more moderate voices who point out that Najib has been doing a decent job at the helm: the economy is on the uptick, there have been steps to abolish the most draconian laws, and BN has discarded half its old guard in a bid to rejuvenate. Even the most diehard DAP or PKR supporter has to admit to some doubt over how far their partnership will go; DAP and PKR are incompatible with PAS on a fundamental level.
And some among us grow weary of all the politicking. For all the fanfare when Pakatan and BN released their manifestos, there is precious little substance in them. If we were to take them at face value, it doesn't matter which party you choose – both promise a veritable windfall of handouts for various demographics, with scant explanation as to where the money will come from. Pandering takes precedence over policy on both sides of the divide.
"The most important thing is not to celebrate. Don't give them an excuse! Keep your heads down!" All nodded sagely, not needing an explanation as to who "they" were, or what they needed an "excuse" for.
I attended a talk recently given by Nurul Izzah, YB Lembah Pantai (which in light of the dissolution of Parliament should stand for, as she was quick to point out, Yang Bertanding) and Saifuddin Abdullah, YB Temerloh. A question put forward to both was whether we should still have racial parties, to which both gave the same diplomatic answer – in a democracy, race-based parties have a right to exist.
I didn't feel that answered the question – whether race-based parties are allowed to exist (they obviously do) is a different discussion from whether they still should.
For decades UMNO has continued the British strategy of divide-and-rule: a tactic that weakens the nation for the benefit of its rulers. It is also incredibly inefficient – take how our government has made costly, confusing flipflops over whether to teach Maths and Science in English, or the quotas for public university admissions. When the specter of race pandering looms over every single decision, much less time is spent on policies that matter, on making the decisions Malaysia needs to succeed and to keep our streets safe. Because of this overhead, we now compare ourselves to African countries where we once ranked among the Asian tigers of South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.
It is a pet peeve of mine how political parties treat allocations to vernacular and religious schools as showing support for one race or another. Singapore bit the bullet in unifying their education system decades ago and look where they are now. We would do our children a huge favour by focusing on building the best public education system possible, rather than wasting resources bribing demographic groups with vernacular schools. Our education system would have us see a Chinese child go to a Chinese primary school and a Chinese secondary school, and join the MCA. And then we wonder why people mock the 1Malaysia slogan! I'm no fan of religion either, but at least one has to choose to be a believer.
I firmly believe that our generation will be the one where Malaysia takes its first step into the zeitgeist of rationality. Mahathir claims that Malaysians are not ready to abandon race-based parties. He could not be more wrong – we are the closest we have ever been. A loss for BN automatically renders the already-flailing MCA and MIC irrelevant. MCA and MIC cannot survive as opposition parties; their main reason for existence is to keep an UMNO-led government in check (and to provide for their cronies). Without MCA and MIC, UMNO's racism will be only more profound, and the success (or at least, the non-failure) of a Pakatan Rakyat coalition would only draw more attention to the divide. BN will eventually have to consolidate under one banner and allow direct membership.
This is the first step, and one within our grasp. It will leave our political landscape forever changed, for the better. Make no mistake, this is an election to remember. Your vote counts!
Goodbye :(
When was it that we first met? Sometime in college? I can't remember. It's like you've always been there.
I will remember how we spent nearly every night together. I lose count of the things you've shared with me. The constant discovery. How you were always there: patient, reliable. My friends think I'm smart – what they don't know is half the time I'm just repeating something I learnt from you. I sang your praises to everyone who would listen (few did).
Over the years I tried other things. They were prettier, sexier. They dressed up better. But it was always your simplicity, your straightforwardness, that kept me coming back.
Yesterday you broke the news: you're going away – for good. People don't love you enough, you say. But I do, I scream inside, and I wish that were enough, but it isn't.
You tell me to see someone else, and I've tried, but they just aren't the same. The flow isn't there. They don't understand me as well, and they keep wanting me to do something new, out of my comfort zone. They all seem to want something from me. They don't understand how one needs to escape to something stable and constant, away from crazy, fickle reality.
It's hard to imagine life without you.
Goodbye, Google Reader :(
Piracy Culture and the Entertainment Value Index
"Have you tried this app called Deezer? It's really good! DiGi has finally brought internet radio to Malaysia."
"Oh really?"
"Yah! It even lets you download your music offline if you make it into a playlist first! And it's only USD5 a month!"
"HAR so expensive!"
*Proceeds to drive to Starbucks where he bought two java chips for nearly RM30.
"Have you tried this app!! It's really good, it does your homework for you!"
"Wow really!"
"Yah and it irons your clothes too! Here's the App Store link"
"Wah must pay USD0.99 ah!!! I jailbreak better. BRB off to Chatime today all drinks at RM4! There'll be a lot of people so I have to brave the jam"
*huddles off with iPhone that cost RM2,000
I put it down to a strong culture of piracy and a strong culinary culture. Malaysians (and Singaporeans) could care less for the modern alternatives to piracy:
- Knowing that what you're getting is malware-free
- The convenience of not having sift through warez sites and jailbreak procedures
- Taking advantage of the low, low prices because of the sheer number of users behind popular marketplaces
Meanwhile, we have no qualms braving jams and soaring prices (especially for beverages) for food.
On a related note, I find it useful to mentally calculate how much value an activity or product provides in terms of cost per entertainment hour. Much like the Big Mac index, this would vary from country to country. I think the most useful benchmark to use is the price of a cinema ticket.
Assuming the cost of a standard ticket being RM12 and an average movie being 2 hours long, my benchmark cost per entertainment hour is RM6.
Being that most apps provide hours of usefulness and Deezer can be listened to all day long, these score very high on the list!
* This post is not sponsored by DiGi or Deezer. Marketing person please take note!
Najib Razak on Youtube #fail
Pakatan's Election Manifesto Disappoints
An election manifesto was launched recently, promising more handouts, more blatant targeting of certain voter groups, and more racial pandering.
The sad thing is that the manifesto was Pakatan's.
It's an impressive bonanza on the surface – lower oil, electricity, and water prices. Minimum wage. Cheaper cars. Better tax rates. Handout upon handout to women, the military, and senior citizens.
But how is all this paid for, exactly? There is absolutely nothing in the manifesto that identifies something specific to cut. Pakatan has also said it will cut Petronas' dividends to the government, which is worth some RM30bil. Yes, Pakatan has often claimed that stemming corruption will result in massive savings, and we are all for that. But there is no way of knowing how much we will save beforehand, and the list of goodies therefore smacks of the stunts we have seen from BN.
Pakatan also aims to abolish PTPTN, which has always been a very sore point with me. PTPTN's interest rates are low compared to education loans elsewhere. Public universities are cheap. We would be better served first improving the qualities of the universities we have and streamlining the selection criteria instead of making them all free (I would love what the private colleges e.g. Taylor's, Monash, etc have to say about this).
What disappoints me the most are the items in the manifesto that pander to race:
Uphold the national language, ensure the rights of mother-tongue languages, and improve the command of English
How exactly are all these supposed to be achieved at the same time? We tried to improve the command of English by teaching Math and Science in English a decade ago, and decided to uphold the national language instead a few years later. It didn't work out. A solid and bold choice is needed – saying "we'll take care of all languages" just ensures we are mediocre in all of them. I don't recall any studies showing that Malaysians suffer for the lack of proficiency in Malay or Mandarin. This is pandering, plain and simple.
Additional assistance of RM300 per student each year for the 1,854 people's religious schools, national-type Chinese and Tamil schools (SJK), private Chinese, Tamil, Iban, Kadazan and mission schools.
What happened to the clarion call of "need, not race"? Isn't Pakatan doing exactly what we demonize BN for – giving handouts to specific races (or their corresponding schools)? It used to be a standing joke how BN would pop up every election, declare more allocation for Chinese and Tamil schools, and then demand support. Now Pakatan shows it isn't going to be different.
Recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (Combined Chinese Schools) (UEC)
I will never understand why we have leaders who think that we will be able to raise children through primary and secondary school – then often through college – in Chinese (or Malay)-dominated environments, and then expect them to join in the Malaysian dream as adults. Will there be no leader who will stand up and state the obvious – that unity and tolerance will only come from a unified education system?
What we need is a government willing and daring to make the tough choices. Who will not pander to the lowest common demoninator (read: race and religion) for votes; who are willing to take a good hard look at our neighbours and acknowledge that we aren't where we could be; and who can give the nation clarity and purpose. By these measures, this manifesto disappoints.
If I had a super power..
"If you could have any super power, what would it be?"
- This is a question that I've seen asked on Reddit many times and the threads have always been entertaining reads. It's always interesting to see people project their fantasies, and there are hints of the influences behind each one: Comic book fans often choose flashy powers like pyrokinesis or flight. Sci-fi geeks go for teleportation or even the more well thought-out "atom manipulation". And when I see someone say "the power to polymorph" I figure they've dabbled in Dungeons and Dragons at some point.
Me? It's too hard to decide, but I know that I have recurring dreams about flying. I think it has something to do with that old tale of Icarus, or perhaps supressed wanderlust, or a craving for freedom. Teleportation would have more utility, but it would just be more liberating and fulfilling to take off into the air, wind in your face, and go wherever you want, ya'know?
Photo credit: quitecurious.com
But cynical, smartass me then typically wakes up and starts thinking about how flying would not be a possible evolutionary path for humans:
- It would probably necessitate evolving more hollow bones, which in turn would make us weaker bipedals
- The energy consumed with flying long distances would make it impractical
- The logistics involved in tracking flying humans against aircraft would be a monumental task
:( So I guess I'll have to keep it to my dreams for now.

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14 Feb 2012 13:48 GMT | Politics, Kenya
Nanjala Nyabola is a freelance writer and political analyst.
Women wielding guns rarely feature in the news in Kenya. But in the last few weeks Nancy Baraza, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court, bucked the trend, having pointed a gun at a security guard in an upscale mall in Nairobi. Although the international press has generally overlooked this story, its reverberations tell an interesting story of the state of social and political reform following the violent 2007 elections in Kenya - and point to some of the factors that merit attention in the run-up to the highly anticipated 2012 elections.
Judicial reform was to be a centrepiece for the reconstruction effort following the 2007 elections. The existing judiciary was crippled by rampant corruption, lack of independence and institutional lethargy. Baraza was appointed under this mantle
Cambridge, MA - Women wielding guns rarely feature in the news in Kenya. But in the past few weeks, Nancy Baraza, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court, bucked the trend - having pointed a gun at a security guard in an upscale mall in Nairobi. Although the international press has generally overlooked the case, its reverberations tell an interesting story of the state of social and political reform following the violence after the 2007 elections in Kenya - and point to some of the factors that merit attention in the run-up to the highly anticipated elections most likely to be scheduled for December 2012.
Judicial reform was to be a centrepiece for the reconstruction effort following the 2007 elections. The existing judiciary was crippled by rampant corruption, lack of independence and institutional lethargy. Baraza was appointed under this mantle of change. As the most senior female judge in the country's history, she spoke to gender inequality concerns, as well as to the allegations of ethnic cronyism that had been levelled against senior judicial officials.
Although not openly articulated, her appointment is undoubtedly laced with some ethnic considerations. The prospect of a Kikuyu deputy chief justice serving under a Kikuyu chief justice so soon after an ethnically charged crisis was an uncomfortable one for many, but Baraza - a member of the Luhya minority - was likely meant to countervail such concerns by representing a major, but less politically powerful, group. In many ways, Baraza was supposed to represent the new Kenya - multiethnic, gender-positive, tough on crime and corruption and ready to guide the country towards an internationally significant election.
All of which makes her fall from grace more newsworthy. At a basic social level, her arrogance - pointing a gun at a lowly guard who was just doing her job - is the kind of elite privilege that contributed to and characterised the 2007 crisis; a sense of entitlement that leads politicians and senior government officials to operate outside the law and expect lower-level staff to simply fall in line. Baraza was upset that the security guard didn't recognise her and requested ID; pointing her gun was the proverbial "do you know who I am?" in a country where poorer people with no access to television or even newspapers - not to mention an inclination to avoid any interactions with the judiciary - would have no idea who she was.
The Baraza situation thus places pressure on the chief justice under his declared intention to address the rampant judicial corruption and make the judiciary relevant. To his credit, he convened an internal investigation, but the reaction in Kenya is telling of the extent to which institutions still have to go in order to restore confidence in their systems. A functioning and legitimised judiciary will be critical to the success of the upcoming elections. Otherwise, individuals will not defer to the court's decisions, and will challenge elections in the street - as in 2007.
As it stands, Kenyans are sceptical if not entirely unconvinced. Chief Justice Mutunga thus not only needs to run an independent and impartial investigation, but also a transparent one, as the socio-political capital would go a long way towards increasing public confidence in the forthcoming December poll.
The ethnic dimension also complicates the political calculations of major players who must appear tough on judicial excess but cannot risk disrupting the delicate existing balance, particularly in the shadow of the International Criminal Court processes already in play. Removing Baraza from office so close to the election, and after the Supreme Court on which she sits refused to hear the state's petition for an election date review, may be interpreted as a punitive move. Baraza may have inadvertently opened the door for those who wish to alter the ethnic makeup of the Supreme Court in favour of certain ethno-political factions, and their protest may be difficult to silence so close to the next election.
Then there is the gender issue. Should the judiciary fire Baraza, who, simply by turning up to work every day, challenges many preconceptions about what Kenyan women can do? Would replacing her with another woman be enough to keep these concerns in check, or would it raise the greater concern that the deputy chief justice role should permanently be occupied by a woman? Does this mean that women will indefinitely be number two in the judiciary? Would this be interpreted as a call to arms by women, who make up 51 per cent of the country's population?
There is something to be said, however, for stripping away all the extraneous concerns and addressing the simple question at hand. Baraza was carrying an illegal firearm that she brazenly waved in the face of an unarmed individual, who was conducting a routine procedure in her official capacity. This, in the context of the threat of al-Shabab attacks that led to the heightened security in the first place.
Her actions not only spat in the face of necessary security measures, but also violated basic notions of human dignity. What would have happened in the converse situation - what if the security guard had turned up at her office and (after miraculously evading security) waved a gun in Baraza's face? There is a social justice argument to be made for ignoring the power and economic differentials that distinguish the two women and prosecuting Baraza to the full extent of the law, signalling the rebirth of a truly egalitarian Kenya.
Two factors - the extent to which reforms have taken root, and the legitimacy that key players are willing to accord the judiciary - will be the key determinants of the outcome of the next elections. Almost all other issues that are raised, including ethnicity or class, only matter insofar as institutions such as the judiciary are seen to operate above them. The executive and the legislature have already shown their hands. The handling of the Baraza debacle will be indicative of whether the judiciary is ready to keep them in check.
Nanjala Nyabola, a writer and political analyst, is currently a graduate student at Harvard Law School.
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J.R. Smith has more shooting range and athletic ability than any guard on the team. Instead of nurturing this talent, Karl plays Smith erratic minutes.
On the play Karl criticized J.R. for blowing, a TV analyst said right after the timeout the basketball was designed to go to Carmelo Anthony. So what did Spurs coach Gregg Popovich do? He denied Melo and Allen Iverson the ball, leaving only J.R. open.
Now did Karl foresee this? No. So Smith panics and shoots a bad shot. Was he disrespecting the game, as Karl said? The reality, George, is you insult the dignity of the game by pretending to be a good coach, when you are way over your head against the likes of Popovich or Don Nelson or Pat Riley or Phil Jackson or Flip Saunders or Mike D'Antoni. Should I go on?"
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"You ask the wrong question regarding the Nuggets. It is not about Iverson trusting anyone in Denver. It is about the fact his teammates can never trust him. You talk about passion for the game dripping from his every pore. I am sorry, passion for himself is the only thing that has ever dripped from any pore in A.I.'s being. And I am gasping for air to repeat the greatest miscarriage of justice in the history of sports journalism. You placed the name of Iverson in the same sentence as John Elway. I truly cannot believe that! Iverson will never wear a championship of any kind in the rank of pro sports."
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Offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler is taking a number of factors into consideration in who his starting quarterback might be, but he hasn't made the final decision. At this point, it's a two-horse race, between senior Mark Leal and Texas Tech junior transfer Michael Brewer.
After yesterday's closed scrimmage, in which the Hokies completed 14 of 36 passes for 202 yards, a quarterback hasn't set himself apart as the clear starter. But even as the race goes on, Loeffler is waiting for the right guy to emerge.
"I don't care if you're a redshirt, I don't care if you're the third-team guy," Loeffler said. "To develop and to do the things that you wanna do when you're number is called, you've gotta act like you're the starter from the day you walk in the door. Mark's improved in that area and Michael has been well-schooled and that's what he brings. He's acted like he's the starter every day."
A decision could come at any time over the next week and a half. But Loeffler wants to make sure he's naming the right player as his starter.
"We wish we would'be been able to get this thing over fast, but it's been a great competition, which is good," Loeffler said. "I think Mark has played much, much better. I mean, much better. Obviously, Michael brings an element of experience. He comes from a throwing-type of system and gets it. We'll evaluate the tape."
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Coursework, facilities and research opportunities will prepare you for the most competitive graduate schools, professional schools and science-related jobs. Almost every course has a hands-on lab. Our location in coastal New England gives you access to estuaries and salt marshes and the ability to interact with industry scientists at nearby research facilities. Areas of faculty-student research include cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, developmental biology, ecology and physiology. Major supporters of this research include the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. You are encouraged to work with one of your professors on an independent research project, and many students publish papers with faculty in peer-reviewed journals and present research at conferences.
Many students have summer research internships with their professors; some take a semester to study at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Mass. Recent student projects have included mapping genes that affect flight in fruit flies, studying bacteria in a salt marsh, analyzing genes using bioinformatics, tracking the nesting of birds along power line corridors and creating an interactive database of lakes and ponds.
We offer hands-on experience with electron and fluorescent microscopes, digital image analysis, cell culture and real-time polymerase chain reaction in our well-equipped labs. They are complemented by an equally impressive living laboratory — the College's 750-acre Arboretum — and the resources of our interdisciplinary Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment.
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Ulverston bar granted licence despite objections
Last updated at 16:26, Friday, 07 December 2012
THE future of Ulverston's newest bar has been secured after a premises licence was granted today — despite a number of objections.
Andy Steele's application to open his first licensed establishment at Bar 6, in Daltongate, was approved by South Lakeland District Council's licensing sub-committee at the Coronation Hall this afternoon.
Neighbours had complained over the lack of space for people to smoke and feared the impact it would have on nearby properties.
Committee chairman councillor James Airey said members had concerns for neighbours and urged Mr Steele to actively manage any issues that may arise.
Mr Steele said he understood the complaints but that he was relieved by the decision.
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I posted this in the commuting forum as well and it triggered a discussion of various lubes and whatnot. Only one person had tried a wipperman stainless steel chain and said their experience wasn't that great. The plates didn't rust but the pins did.
So anyone in here have any positive experiences with chains claiming rust resistance?
I have to buy a new chain anyway and won't mind spending at least a little extra if it lasts longer and saves me some maintenance. The salty roads I ride on have been murder on my chains in the past.


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You obviously did not read the post. I said I avoided the writings of Paul. I stick to the four gospels, and the words of Jesus. You quote is from Paul's letter to Timothy.
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An exclusive new residential development, Royalston Residential and Wildlife Estate, just 22 kilometres from Port Elizabeth's central business district is set to be launched on 7 June 2013.
Alan Moore, Broker/Manager of RE/MAX Bay Properties, says buyers and investors have the opportunity to purchase a property on a select estate located within its own private game reserve.
It fuses the splendour of nature with the convenience of urban living, says Pam Howcroft, lead agent for the development. She says this is the perfect development for home buyers who have a passion for the outdoors and nature conservation, and who want to integrate this into their everyday working lives. "Royalston offers the opportunity of living within a fully-fledged game reserve without compromising on the convenience associated with city living."
To mark the occasion, a grand auction will be held with all proceeds going to the 'Stop Rhino Poaching' initiative. "We felt that this project fitted in perfectly with what Royalston is all about and preservation of wildlife is the basis upon which the Royalston lifestyle is derived, where the development ensures the sustainability and longevity of this pristine area and the animals that live in it."
Located on a game reserve measuring close to 1 000 hectares, every step has been taken to ensure that the Royalston does not compromise the surrounding environment in any way. The development is made up of 310 residential properties encompassing five villages, namely Salisbury, Kipling, Canterbury, Livingstone and Winchester.
Homes can be built to the buyers' specification provided they fall within the architectural guidelines set by Royalston. The design style is set to complement the natural surroundings, with a relatively low visual impact and a timeless classic look. Plots are freehold and vary in size from 850 square metres to 1 800 square metres, with the average plot measuring 1 300 square metres. The prices of the properties and plots are scaled according to key factors such as size, view, traffic impact and wildlife activity.
The development also includes the Royalston Hotel, Frail Care Centre, Wildlife and Education centre, Dog Walking Park and the well-renowned Lake De La Vie Wedding and Conference Facility.
The remaining 90 percent of the property is designated to the Royalston Nature Reserve. Major facilities have been positioned in such a way that for the most part, none of the components are visible to each other at any point.
"Each one of these components was meticulously planned to ensure that the positioning would not have a negative impact on the environment or the other components of the estate. The number one priority of Royalston is to make sure that the balance between eco-conservation and the comfort of living in harmony with nature is maintained at all times."
Howcroft says each of the properties has been laid out to ensure that at least one boundary has an open view of the reserve. He says this provides every homeowner with the opportunity to take in the beauty of their surroundings and view various game passing by.
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I remember the bread strike - the village shop rationed it and dear Mrs S couldn't believe I didn't want any - she'd not noticed that I never bought any
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The Te Muri Ridge experience offers you secluded and peaceful surrounds, relax and enjoy the serenity of a beautiful rural and coastal setting on our 56 ha property.
Our Barn apartment offers contemporary luxury accommodation with rural and sea views overlooking Mahurangi Regional Park within close proximity to Auckland CBD.
We have enhanced the landscape with extensive native planting to encourage bird-life and regenerate flora & fauna for a unique New Zealand encounter with nature.
The Barn offers private, secluded luxury apartment accommodation with breakfast provisions included.
The local environs at Te Muri Ridge are conducive for total unwinding and relaxation as well as full on adventure and outdoor activities.
Enjoy strolling the many local trails, playing a game of tennis, swimming in the infinity pool or just relax by the outdoor fireplace.
|Sleeps up to 3, 1 bedrooms
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|Nearest airport: Auckland International Airport 70 km, Nearest railway: Auickland Britomart central station 50 km
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|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
|Jacuzzi or hot tub, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available, Sea view
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|Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
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|Secure parking, Not suitable for wheelchair users
Local attractions:
Mahurangi West –
Mahurangi Regional Park, hiking trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking
Zealandia Sculpture Garden
Mahurangi Regatta, Sullivans Bay, every January
Puhoi -
Puhoi ethnic historic Bohemian village, iconic pub, museum & church, New Zealand's smallest library, Farmers market (last Sunday of the month), Puhoi river canoe hire.
Warkworth –
Kowhai Festival, every October
Warkworth Village, restaurants, cafes, river walk, Jane Gifford steam boat ride along Mahurangi river.
Warkworth Museum & Parry Kauri Park
SheepWorld Farm and Nature Park
Horse Riding Warkworth,
Matakana -
Matakana Country Park, Stables restaurant, crafts and art gallery
Matakana Farmers Market, every Saturday
Matakana Village, boutique shops, cinema and restaurants
Morris & James Pottery & Café
Tawharanui Regional Park, Kiwi sanctuary
Mahurangi East –
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, art and wine entwined
Ferry from Sandspit to Kawau Island, historic Mansion House walks and café
Scandrett Regional Park, Scott's Landing homestead
Leigh –
Goat Island marine reserve, snorkeling and scuba diving
Leigh Sawmill, micro-brewery, music venue and café restaurant
Pakiri Beach; swimming, surfing & horse riding
Waiwera Thermal Resort and Spa
Whangaporaoa –
Ferry to Tiritiri Matangi bird & wildlife sanctuary, see the rare Takahe
Shakespear Regional Park
Local Vineyards:
Brick Bay Wines
Herons Flight
OBV Omaha Bay Vineyard
Ransom Wines
The Vintry wine bar, dedicated to local region grown wines
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Café Q, Warkworth
Casablanca, Orewa
Chocolate Brown Café, Warkworth, highly recommended
Dragonfly Café, Matakana
Ginger Café, Warkworth, best coffee
OBV, Omaha Bay Vineyard, Takatu Road, Matakana
Puhoi Valley Café and Cheese Store, highly recommended
Ransom Wines, platters are perfection
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Casablanca, Orewa
MMK – Matakana Market Kitchen, highly recommended
Plume, the Vineyard Restaurant, Sharp Road, Matakana
Quince Café, Warkworth
Rusty Pelican Restaurant & Pizzeria, Matakana
The Stables Restaurant, Matakana
The Matakana village pub, Matakana
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Charlies Gelato Garden
Oob Ice Cream Café
The local environs at Te Muri Ridge are conducive for total unwinding and relaxation as well as full on adventure and outdoor activities.
Enjoy strolling the many local trails, playing a game of tennis or swimming in the infinity pool.
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I saw but one possible silver lining. When Obama's tax/spend/regulate policies fail to achieve the expected results, many blacks will do some soul-searching. "I always thought our 'plight' had to do with the President really not caring about us," some black voters will begin to ask. "But not any more because Obama most assuredly cares. But unemployment has gone up."
Five years into his presidency, Obama has picked up and dropped down the race card more times than a three-card Monte hustler on the street corner. When a black Harvard professor irresponsibly accused a Cambridge, Mass., police officer of racial profiling, Obama sided with the professor, saying, "The Cambridge police acted stupidly." Obama could have started a discussion about the false assumption that widespread racism remains within the criminal justice system. He could have cited a 1999 Justice Department study that found that, no, a black criminal is not punished more harshly than a white defendant with an identical background and record.
George Zimmerman, a "white-Hispanic" Florida neighborhood watch volunteer, shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black 17-year-old. Before one word of testimony, Obama irresponsibly weighed in by suggesting that Martin's death was motivated by race. "If I had a son," said Obama, "he would look like Trayvon." Hint, hint: Travyon Martin was racially profiled.
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Major John Lyle Redrup, USAF (Ret), 96, of Franklin passed away Thursday, June 11, 2014.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 2, 1917, he was the son of the late John Redrup and Anna Redrup.
In addition, he was preceded in death by his wife, Adele Jenkins Redrup, who died in 2005 and his sister, Elva Redrup, who died in 2013.
John Redrup flew more than 8,000 hours in a multitude of airplanes between 1937 and 2007. His flying days spanned open cockpit biplanes to our highest performance jets. While mostly in fighters, he also flew the B-57 Canberra, a plane that carried a nuclear bomb.
An enlisted pilot in training during WWII, he became an officer and made the transition from the Army Air Force to the U.S. Air Force.
During the first days of the Korean War, he was among the F-82 Twin Mustang pilots checking weather over Korea. They were also out to intercept possible enemy planes heading toward U.S. bases in Japan, and to attack enemy tanks.
For much of the 1950s, Maj. Redrup was an active participant in the Cold War, that fearful time of hostile relations between the USSR and USA without direct military engagement. He was an all-weather jet interceptor pilot flying missions out of Japan and McGuire AFB, NJ to protect the nation and its allies from attack.
After retirement in 1965, he managed the Flight Safety pilot training operations in Vero Beach, Florida. He came to Franklin in 1974 as operator of the Macon County Airport.
Well into his 80s, Redrup continued flying firefighting missions for the NC Forest Service. His personal bright yellow 1946 Cessna was a common sight over the county for many years.
Since 1985, he was president of the Macon County Aviation Historical Society. He also chaired several of the volunteer-arranged air shows at the county airport.
A lover of books, he was a dedicated volunteer for more than 20 years at the Friends of the Library bookstore until earlier this year. For close to 30 years, he was chairman of the informal Saturday Breakfast Bunch that meets at the Sunset Restaurant.
John Redrup is survived by two sons, John Redrup Jr. and wife Leslie of Melbourne, FL and Alan Redrup and wife Linda of Philadelphia; his step-daughters, Betsy Jenkins Bird and husband Kinzie of Memphis, TN, and Amelia Adele Jenkins of Kailua, Hawaii; and step-son Tommy Jenkins and wife Robin of Franklin. His former wife, Dorothy Redrup, passed away in 1995. He had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren.
John Redrup is also survived by more friends than most people ever have and a loyal and well-loved Jack Russell terrier named Ben.
The family will hold a memorial service and reception at the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, North Carolina, June 28, 2014 at 4 p.m. Pastor Alan Redrup will preside.
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