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These are some of 2015's most memorable photos taken by ChildFund staff members, local partner organizations' employees and others — most notably Jake Lyell, a Richmond, Virginia-based photographer and videographer who lived for several years in Uganda and has traveled to numerous countries, including disaster zones, to provide ChildFund with video and photo documentation of our work. We appreciate everyone's efforts. Read about some of the year's most memorable people and stories here.
By Kate Andrews, ChildFund Staff Writer
As editor of ChildFund's blog, I'm taking a look back at a few of the past year's highlights that reflect the triumphs and struggles in communities where we work. See some of the year's most memorable photos here.
As 2015 began, ChildFund staff members and local partner organizations were fully engaged in starting and running Interim Care Centers (ICCs) in Liberia and Sierra Leone, where the worst recorded outbreak of Ebola was killing thousands and leaving children orphaned and vulnerable to neglect, sickness and abuse.
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This year, we've heard many personal stories of survivors and children touched by the deadly virus. You can read many of them here, but Arthur Tokpah's interview with Ebola survivor Facinet Bangoura was particularly memorable for me. A young man from Guinea, Facinet contracted Ebola after performing traditional burial rituals for a relative who had died from the virus. He survived, but he explained to us how misinformation led many friends to shun him after he returned to his community. Today, Facinet is on a mission to prevent a further outbreak of Ebola.
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I love both Shepard and Beau! I was prepared to say Beau, but I really love Phoebe and Shepard together (although I have to say I prefer Shepherd, unless Shepard is a family name?), and now I don't know! I honestly really love both--I've been trying to get Shepherd on my list for months (albeit, not very hard, haha. But I would love to use Shepherd one day!), probably as a MN, and Beau is on my short list already.
I think my heart is with Beau, but then I see Phoebe and Shepard, and I just sort of melt inside... and I just couldn't let it go. ergh. I'm obviously no help.Ashley | namenerd | Christian | storyteller extraordinaire
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I vote Shepard, though I would spell it Shepherd though, it just looks better to me It makes a really cute sib-set with Phoebe too!
Beau... it kind of blends into Phoebe if that makes sense, I think it's because the last two letters of Phoebe and the first two of Beau are the same, where as Phoebe and Shepard balance out beautifully.[FONT=System][CENTER][SIZE=2]Under serious construction
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Would you ever homeschool your children?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on August 22, 2011
"I'd probably say no. They need the experience of being out and dealing with people in another environment."
"I wouldn't. There are things they've got to learn they can't get at home."
"I don't know. When that time comes I guess then I'll know. Depends where other kids are at that point."
ku_law 4 years, 8 months ago
First. No.
boxers_or_briefs 4 years, 8 months ago
Thanks. I can sleep better knowing that.
LadyJ 4 years, 8 months ago
Same here, guess which of the kids went on to college and graduate school?
notanota 4 years, 8 months ago
I swear to blog that the homeschooled kids I know have more social interaction than the public schooled kids. They tend to enroll them in cooperatives and field trips and various dance/theater/music whatever lessons with other groups of kids.
I suppose a lot of that depends on whether you homeschool them to teach them more or you do it to teach them less, if you know what I mean.
LadyJ 4 years, 8 months ago
It is an urban myth that they are not socialized and a cop out.
RoeDapple 4 years, 8 months ago
mrs roe gots that masterss degreee in edjucatin an shes a fine baby momma but yuo dont know nuthin bout her an she maed our yungins reel smart we dam proud of 'em an thay gots a publik edjucatin cept for all that tiem at ku i aint gots no problum with hoemskoolin for uther folks but uor kids dun good wiht publik skool thats al im gonna say boutit
Richard Heckler 4 years, 8 months ago
Why not if the time is available? If socialization is the issue how is it that homeschooled children do not become socialized?
Does public school peer group socialization create more problems for parents? Sex,drinking,brain concussions and broken bones from sports,choice of clothing,choice of attitudes etc etc etc.
In general public school academics is a best bang for the tax buck no question about it.
Meanwhile: 1. Oak Meadow - http://www.oakmeadow.com/
Calvert - http://homeschool.calvertschool.org/ ( Leavenworth Virtual School) open to all)
Waldorf - http://www.live-education.com/ (some public high schools have adopted this approach)
Think Vacations anytime of year which could take families to:
1. Cincinnati Zoo
2. Mt Snow Vermont World Cup Bicycling Event
3. Gila Cliff Dwellings - http://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm
4. A Crayola Factory
5. Ben Franklin Insitute
6. KCMO Toy Museumj
7. Louisville Slugger Factory
8. City Museum of St Louis - the ultimate in recycling
9. Cincinnati Train Station
10. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument http://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm 11. Cincinnati Morning Glory Ride - a family oriented bike event sponsored by the Sierra Club.
Some years ago a homeschool group had an excellent partnership with the KU Natural History staff which provided "classes" to a group that included many ages. Children got into it. Thank You KU.
gl0ck0wn3r 4 years, 8 months ago
"Does public school peer group socialization create more problems for parents? Sex,drinking,brain concussions and broken bones from sports,choice of clothing,choice of attitudes etc etc etc."
I can't wait to see how your home schooled child chooses to punctuate.
RoeDapple 4 years, 8 months ago
Which reminds me, I finally got around to mowing my lawn after letting it go for four weeks . . .
Cait McKnelly 4 years, 8 months ago
When my children were younger I would have happily home schooled them up to high school. When they hit high school, they really do need the social interaction and the expertise of teachers that are a lot more proficient in certain things than I am. My son is a film student and he wouldn't have ever had the direction in media studies that he received at the high school level had he been home schooled at that point. I also think that high school does a much better job at sorting things out for semi-adult children trying to find a direction in life, even if it's the realization that their best bet is a trade school.
shadowbox66044 4 years, 8 months ago
13th No. However, I am the 13th comment, but I am the 8th person to comment. So, would I be 13th or 8th?
shadowbox66044 4 years, 8 months ago
Ok, as I was writing my comment, someone posted their comment before I posted mine. So now am I the 14th or 9th?
Flap Doodle 4 years, 8 months ago
I got the lemurs a set of McGruffy Readers. They made it half-way through the first volume and then they started eating the pages....
shadowbox66044 4 years, 8 months ago
Uhg! I should never drink and post! Now I'm 15th!
H_Lecter 4 years, 8 months ago
Are you implying that's a bad thing? Perhaps we need a new term that is a bit more PC and less subjective, herd-thinners.
And Catholic schools produce them too.
LadyJ 4 years, 8 months ago
So all of the KU kids with over inflated egos were homeschooled?
rumor_man 4 years, 8 months ago
When they're old enough they'll be home schooling me.
verity 4 years, 8 months ago
Ain't that the truth.
gphawk89 4 years, 8 months ago
Yes, starting next year. Already starting unofficially - he's taken a great interest in writing the alphabet in the last couple of weeks.
In a rural setting, I might still consider public schooling. I had no problem with mine, and my classmates have been satisfied with their kid's education so far so it doesn't sound like anything has changed too radically. In "the city", no way.
LadyJ 4 years, 8 months ago
Those who can teach, do. Those that can't send their kids to public school.
Deja Coffin 4 years, 8 months ago
Absolutely I would to home school my kids but not so much so that they can get a better education. (I would make a horrible teacher) It would be so I could see them all the time and be able to protect them from all the bad in the world. I would also like to buy a private island and live there with just all my family and friends but I know that would never happen. And since that would never happen I know that there are character building skills my kids will learn in public schools that they wouldn't be able to learn at home. While I would love for it to never happen I know that it's possible my kids will learn what it is like to be embarrassed, left out, bullied, etc. in school and I hope that they will be able to build from those experiences and become well rounded adults. Adults who happen to have a mother that won't be able to fully let go of her babies and will still dream of having that island just so she can see her kids everyday.
Michael Throop 4 years, 8 months ago
and what proof do you have that all homeschooling is strictly religion-oriented?
grannygirl365 4 years, 8 months ago
The most mature and responsible adults I have met have been homeschooled. They did not get that "great socialization" everyone worries about. They said it was exactly that reason they were homeschooled. Their role models were adults that were responsible and hard working people. ( "not the kids on drugs, not the kids that thought drinking and smoking was what they were suppose to do to fit in, and the kids that couldn't say a whole sentence without swear words, because they did not know any words longer than 4 letter words") these adults and yound people are the ones the top colleges are now seeking out. This is a fact not just an opinion. And yes I would homeschool my children and anyone elses. Just to keep them out of the public schools.
frittata65 4 years, 8 months ago
I'm looking for data from adults who WERE homeschooled and if they would/do homeschool their own kids.
jedifunk 4 years, 8 months ago
Look down a few posts.
Phone_Man 4 years, 8 months ago
No. I have met and known several folks who have home schooled and they themselves barely made it out of high school. I guess I wouldn't have a problem with it as long as those doing the teaching had some type of certification process to complete yearly.
jedifunk 4 years, 8 months ago
I love my parents more than anything, but I'll never get over their decision to homeschool me. It's very hard to deal with feeling robbed of one's adolescence. I was always very social and extroverted, and I never had a problem making friends even when I was stuck at home, but homeschooling has caused unbelievable friction within my family and is the root cause of almost all fights that I had - and still have - with my parents. Every time I drive past one of those beautiful new football stadiums at the high schools, or read about the academic and athletic exploits of all the gifted kids in Lawrence, I feel a little ache. It could've been me, but I was never given the chance.
I could seriously write a book on the subject. Who knows, maybe I will someday.
So...no, I would never, ever, ever homeschool my children.
LadyJ 4 years, 8 months ago
I do believe homeschooled kids in Lawrence are still allowed to participate in sports and arts programs unless it has changed in the last few years. You can also take one or two classes at school if you want to and homeschool the rest.
jedifunk 4 years, 8 months ago
Yeah, I took advantage of those rules as best as I could. The school systems were actually very flexible for me, for which I'm grateful. It's more my parents who wouldn't let me do certain things, for fear that I'd embarrass myself or get hurt or discouraged. Even though I knew I wasn't one, I still felt like an outsider. I was too precocious and had patterned my social behaviors after my mother, so I had to re-train myself in order to be accepted by my own peers. It was a really tough time for me. I'm a college graduate now - it's not like I didn't turn out alright - but the bitterness isn't going away. I really wish it would.
I'm still very close friends with a lot of the "homeschool kids" I knew growing up. I'd say about 90% of them wish they'd gone to a "normal" school as well. We've all gone out to lunch and had little therapy sessions together :)
MMorris87 4 years, 8 months ago
There are many ways public school can go wrong, too. It went very wrong for me. That being said, I will probably send my kids to public school because it is easiest financially. But, I would not hesitate to pull them out if there was ever an issue.
Phone_Man 4 years, 8 months ago
And burn it in our V-8 Powerhouses!
rumor_man 4 years, 8 months ago
I had a great time at my "home school" prom. It was just me and five of my closest friends.
verity 4 years, 8 months ago
One size never fits all and there are arguments for both sides.
However a lot of people are decidedly unfit to homeschool their children either educationally or personality wise, or both.
Also, the point of at least some home schooling seems to be to keep the children narrow-minded just like their parents. When children are exposed to other points of view, they tend to become more open-minded and that is exactly what some parents don't want. They just want clones of themselves. That may work or the child may completely rebel.
jayhawxrok 4 years, 8 months ago
No way, kids need social interaction
boxers_or_briefs 4 years, 8 months ago
No. It would interfere too much with my life.
LadyJ 4 years, 8 months ago
Finally, an honest statement, even if it was made in jest.
waka3 4 years, 8 months ago
dude school suks
RoeDapple 4 years, 8 months ago
She has been after me to get the power washer out and freshen up the deck. I kinda like the green fungi look on the north side . . .
bolshavik_vw 4 years, 8 months ago
If I had children, yes I would. This decision has nothing to do with religion. It is due to my horrbile experiences in the public school. I would teach them all of academics, and then of course go above and beyond this. They would get weekly trips to the Musuems,Libraries, and once a month we would go somewhere where they would learn about life. I would want my kids to be kids, well rounded, down to earth, at the same time, not be afraid to ask about anything they are unsure of. I would encourage my kids to take Martial Arts, (Especially the girls.). Because if my kids ever went through a fraction of what I did, I would never let them spend a day in the public school system, especially when it is going down the tubes, faster than the speed of light. Thanks to our Governor.
riverdrifter 4 years, 8 months ago
No, but I homeschool labrador retrievers. I've got one now and she's a lock-down Rhodes Scholar. And, without guns, alcohol and immoral influences life would suck. Say no prayers for me, Lucifer has done led my soul away. -10 days to dove season.
riverdrifter 4 years, 8 months ago
I done seed Spacehog standin there in his KC Chiefs jacket. Least you didn't have to go far, just a jaunt to the east over in Quantrillville. See.
LoveThsLife 4 years, 8 months ago
Homeschooling does have it's benefits, when done right kids get through subjects at a greater speed with a deeper understanding. However, I've seen some home-schooled kids wind up being no-school kids.
I think I'll end up sending my kids to public school. Mainly because I think that there are benefits to doing so.
I want my kids to be exposed to other's ideas and views and not just my own. As parents we tend to teach our children from the lens of our own life experience, I want my kids to be confronted with other's life experiences as well.
I've seen a lot of very conservative Christian home schoolers, and while I respect their beliefs, I do wonder how their kids are going to handle being exposed to opposing view points as some point. I mean regardless of someone's view point on evolution, it's an important concept to study and understand because it has really changed the way science views life. Even if someone is a creationist, in my opinion, they should still understand the opposing view. I don't think a home school education could really satisfactorily dig into those kind of opposing views if a parent was set on one viewpoint. I hope that makes sense. In addition, I want my kids to learn how to negotiate conflict and deal with the real world issues they will have to face at some point.
Paul R Getto 4 years, 8 months ago
Home schoolers can do a fine job, and many do. We should not denigrate their efforts. Those who choose home schooling are still paying to support public education; they just don't use the service, at least for a few years. Most kids return to public school sometime. The best and worse schools in Kansas are home schools. Because there is no regulation (and I don't believe there ever will be) there is no way to tell which is which. This is why home schooled children are technically 'truant' and school officials should report them annually. Nothing happens in nearly all of these cases, but in the rare instances where the child is being used for child care, labor around the plantation or some other suspect activity, the schools are protected if/when the truth about a particular home 'school' comes out. Leave the home schoolers alone and support their efforts to do what they think is best.
KS 4 years, 8 months ago
I wouldn't send my kids to public school for all the tea in China. One can readily tell from most of the comments above as to why! They don't need that type of socialization.
Prairielander 4 years, 8 months ago
I believe in the value of public education, but it's not for everyone. Home school would not be my first option, unless I lived in a remote area. I like the idea of my kids getting exposed to everything (good and bad) that comes with the schools. For the most part, it's a pretty controlled exposure. I do still worry about some nut with a gun pulling a Columbine or VaTech, but that could happen anywhere, not just at school. Plus, I think the extracurriculars that come with the schools (sports, music, dances, etc.) are experiences that can't be duplicated.
ThePilgrim 4 years, 8 months ago
We home schooled our daughters for two years because one of them finished first grade and could not read. The teacher was trying a new curriculum where she let the child learn the words that they wanted to (not kidding). Kids in the class could read, write, and spell "Tyrannosaurus Rex" but not "what", "the", etc. I mentioned at a conference that my daughter did not know the word "and". The teacher said,"'and' is such an abstract word...".
Homeschooling now is a non-issue with the K-12 program. Kids study the curriculum at home, it is paid for by the school system, it is legit with certified teachers. And, from experience with several people I know who have their kids in it, students are much better perpared for college.
David Roberts 4 years, 8 months ago
We've had our kids in public school, homeschool, and private school. We always tried to evaluate what our kids needed and what we thought we could handle and used whatever resources were available.
Of course, my background was in education, so I recognize that not all parents can do that. But there are educational co-ops that help too.
On the subject of socialization, it really depends on the situation. I believe homeschool students have more flexibility and options to develop socially, but only if they take advantage of those opportunities.
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There are 6 comments on the Akron Beacon Journal story from Dec 13, 2007, titled Senator backs diabetes bill. In it, Akron Beacon Journal reports that:Since 2000, just two other Ohio counties saw a larger increase in the rate of diabetes cases than Summit County.
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#1 Dec 13, 2007
No Budget Bills passed, infighting and arguing with the President. Let's have a hearing, let's have an invesitgation.
#2 Dec 14, 2007
Isn't Sen. Sherrod Brown the same guy who's trying to save a roller coaster or something? I wonder if he also helped sponsor the bill to name a State Lizard just recently??
Diabetes is a serious condition that is usually controllable with medication and constant Dr. monitoring. What the hell is Sherrod Brown getting involved in?
Sen. Brown, why don't you work on finding ways to reduce the price of gas and throw the people who are gouging us in jail?!? Help fight the thugs/gangs in Akron, find ways to reduce our taxes, help bring work to Ohio, find ways to help people stop losing their homes, work on solutions to out of control energy prices, get rid of ECheck, DO SOMETHING IMPORTANT.
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#3 Dec 14, 2007
Good Points
Typical Democrats...in office to do nothing, only nurse off taxpayers dollars....what a bunch of wasted time and effort by politicians who DON'T REPRESENT ANYONE but their own political and financial ambitions. Elected oficials are to be PUBLIC SERVANTS....not career politicians, if they can't get the job done...step aside and let someone else serve.
#4 Dec 14, 2007
Duhhhhh! For ever since I can remember, the going rate of sugar level was 140. Now they have reduced it to 110.
What do you expect? Of course it will on the rise.
If any one of you have had grandparents, etc. with diabetes in the 60's-70's, you would realize that 140 is the STARDARD for sugar levels.
The government is screwing with the number to increase the sale of Diabetic Drugs so the stock market on this will rise for THEIR POCKETS!
Don't fall for it! My doctor, who is 'common sense' WONDERFUL doctor plus my pharmacy believes that they are lowing the number for their FINANCIAL GAIN.
If you lower it to 110, you will drugs, therefore your body probably will get Diabetes, the drug will be doing the work instead of your pancreas. Like nasal inhalers to open the passageway and chapstick. I KNOW of people who are hooked on these and can't get off of them because the body won't work on its own anymore.
And the WORST of WORSTS, Purell, which kills the good bacteria along with the bad.
Take my word in 20 years, a skin cancer will break out on people who use this stuff liberally.
But, what would I know, I have only lived long enough to see all the side effects happen from then till now.
BE AWARE PEOPLE! The government does not want you well, you are worth nothing to the medical society if you are well!
If so, the cure for AIDS and CANCER that they DO HAVE would be available.
We are not a preventative medical society, only a 'help us die' society, there's more money in it.
When was the last time you talked to a doctor that cared and was pro-active? Huh?
Get a grip people! Start demanding questions and answers. And if you don't get answers, go find the answers.
If your doctor is TOO familiar with the prescription pad, get another doctor.
If you ever checked the side effects of the drugs you get, do you realize that for every side effect that you tell the doctor about gets another drug with another side effect?
Henceforth, a line up of drugs that STEAL your quality of life and ROB YOUR LIFE period!
I KNOW of what I speak, I live it and most of you will too.
Also, stay away from those doctors that like surgery! Most surgeries need not be, did you know that?
Get your ear off the cell phone; your head out of the clouds and start communicating with people.
There are powers in numbers!
#5 Dec 14, 2007
The American Diabetes Association points out that the 2003 assessment of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states that 1 in 3 Americans born after 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime.
And you are worrying if a politician is doing nothing? Do you have any idea what it is like to have diabetes? So much for "compassionate conservatism".
#6 Dec 14, 2007
If we're going to point fingers, maybe we should know some facts first. Here's a starting point: In 2003 the American Diabetes Association (ADA)lowered the levels that separate normal from elevated blood glucose (sugar).
This is a fact. Now, the political spin:
The Republicans were in office (and power) in 2003. I could do what you have done and gripe that the "Typical Republicans" managed to get the level lowered so their buddies in the big pharmacy business could make more money from diabetes meds.
But then, I would be as irresponsible as you.
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We see those flashing lights on top of some towers. I suppose they need changing from time to time?
Yes, it still takes a person to change the lights on the towers. They are actual bulbs, halogen and strobe. The size of the bulb depends on the type of tower and the FAA's (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations on the type of safety lighting required. We work in a lot of different areas. We maintain and service 9-1-1 dispatch vehicles, climb towers, you know, a little bit of everything. We also do a lot of private and industrial communications. However, 75 to 80 percent of our business is public safety communications for the sheriff's office and EMS and fire departments. We service about six counties in north Texas and twelve counties in southeastern and central Oklahoma.
What got you on a tower the first time?
I just came by Shipman one day and asked if they needed part-time help, and I've been here a little over three years. I just kind of did it one day and thought it was really cool, but you just have to get over the fear of climbing straight up into the air and really trust yourself. The first tower I climbed was 140 feet tall, and I went up to hang an eighteen-foot antenna. We have customers that look at us and say, "Well, I'm happy you're here to do it, 'cause I'm not going to do it." It's a job that you really have to want to do and enjoy doing. Some people look at a tower and say, "Yeah I can do it," and do it, or just say "No" and walk away. There really isn't an in between.
How difficult is it to climb the towers, and how dangerous?
It's really a whole-body workout. I mean it's a Stair-Stepper from hell. You work your calves, arms, thighs, I mean everything. You're climbing completely vertical, lifting your own body weight. If you put on thirty pounds of safety equipment, plus the weight of the tools, and the different parts you have to carry, it may add two hundred extra pounds slung all over your body. So yeah, we get our workout. Sometimes we work in tandem, other times we don't. It depends on what you think you're capable of. However, there is always someone on the ground watching your back. If I get tangled up in my lines, they will climb up the tower and give me a hand.
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I was a little bit surprised to know this figure came from the Vocaloid line when the other characters had so much more going for them. Boring is spot on. Even the images on the figma site can't really show the figure (or its advantages) off.
I've a feeling this figure will be around a while, just like the cheerleader versions of Mikuru and Haruhi for the same reasons.
Despite the boring offering, I've a feeling it'll still be in my collection... since it'll be the only [bleep] [bleeping] Vocaloid figure I can own easily.
Oh, and I now have my entire K-ON! collection (still in the box). Heck, I've not seen this series so I'll just say: if you're a collector, get 'em now. The drummer is getting harder to find.
Yeah, when the series finally gets here, I'll know her name. Until then... ooh.... Jan '11 lineup is being released!
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I wasn't overjoyed about the fish accessory either. I mean, it's funny as a novelty item but I'd rather have more facial expressions or something than a plastic tuna.
My main issue with her was how long her neck is, though. I actually had to take a knife to her and trim the neck a little before I was happy with how she looked.
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Concerning K-On!
You know, the first volume of the manga is already out, so you can properly learn about Ritsu, Mio, Tsumugi, and Yui.
And, back to Luka
Literal "plastic surgery"?
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I don't read manga. However, I do know one thing: you're missing someone. There are 5 girls: 3 on guitar/bass, one on keyboard, and one on drums.
Unless there's a special edition figure not available in the manga.
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The first volume of the manga tells us nothing about the fifth girl, because she hadn't appeared yet by its end, or at least, not identifiably.
I don't suppose there are any figures of the other characters, not in the band, such as the faculty advisor Sawako Yamanaka?
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The final member of the K-On! band doesn't appear at first, but she appears during the 8th episode. (I think; I haven't watched that far.)
It's such a shame Luka's so boring here. I mean, with all of the rock and jazz songs she has, surely they'd include a passionate screaming face, an angry face, a singing-without-smiling face, and a seductive face. (Not sure how they'd do that last one though...) Now she can't perform Mentai Rocker's songs in front of me without looking fake and cheesy! Maybe the tuna ate her faces...
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|Just have to pop my head in and say, that Tuna song is adorable. I've never really liked Figma stuff; I always prefer solid PVC figurines.
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|That is a bad choice of prop. A girl and her tuna. I'm trying really hard to be good here. Evil_Ming begone!
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Oh~ I want this figure SOOOOOO badly~~~ ;A;
They do have a Nendroid Luka that comes with Tako Luka.[/quote]
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The toy is pretty cool but at the same time, like everyone else seems to be saying, it looks boring. Flat, I guess. Tako Luka should have been included in here instead of the tuna; either that or they should have done Tako Luka and the tuna.
Meh~ I'm more a fan of the Nenderoids anyway. >w<
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...I must say I'm...honestly surprised at this review, because I couldnt feel more differently about this figure. I thought she was -very- expressive and one of my favourite figmas so far.
I hate to sound rude but judging from these photos it seems like the reviewer didn't even try that hard to try and get expressive poses out of her instead of just making her look silly.
I did a review of her here; see my photos if you are interested. I'm particularly proud of that last one. She takes on completely different expressions just depending on how she's positioned.
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|You forced Luka against Miku? You evil!
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Zinger x 2!!!
yeah, i'm getting a Figma too, not this one though.
i'm looking for a couple of poseable anime male+female figures, ...
i've got some females i've got my eye on, but, the males are hard to find!
by the way, i know there's the Figma series.
and the Rovoltech series.
do any of you of a couple more poseable series?
by that i mean the name of the series that do poseable figures.
oh yeah, while looking at these figurines, i was thinking to myself,"hmmm. they can achieve lots of poses, but, there are some limitations to how far certain limbs can fold though."
the obvious reason being that its made out of hard plastic, i.e. no figure can sit on there knees like the japanese do on the floor to eat, for example.
so i wonder why they just dont make these poseable figurines out of a hard skeletal plastic, then just put some soft pliable plastic for the skin/flesh. so, you can fully pose in any position a real person would take.
oh well.
one can only dream.
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