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Though only introduced in the third season of the Original Series, the Klingon D7-class battle cruiser, despite its limited number of appearances, has captured the imagination of the audiences, and went on to become one of the most signature ship designs of the franchise. Ironically, the original filming model was not commissioned by the producers for the show who had to contend with severe budget cuts during the third season, but resulted firstly from the wish of kit producer Aluminum Model Toys (AMT) to do a follow-up of their highly successful USS Enterprise model kit, as Jefferies himself revealed in Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 9 (page 66).
The D7-class studio model was originally designed by Matt Jefferies who needed about two months from start to final design sketch. Its design was explored in the Star Trek: The Original Series Sketchbook where it was explained that in Jeffries' attempt to create the D7, he "had to design a ship that would be instantly recognizable as an enemy ship, especially for a flash cut. There had to be no way it could be mistaken for our guys. It had to look threatening, even vicious." Taking an aerodynamic approach to his design, he ultimately "modeled it on a manta ray, both shape and color, and that's why it looks as it does in the original series." Jefferies later recalled on his design work:
"AMT didn't have any design input whatsoever, and by that point Gene pretty much left me on my own. I designed it here at home, because there was neither the time nor the money allowance to do it at the studio. Naturally, I thought it had to look as far out as we thought the Enterprise did. I was after a shape and didn't really know what the shape should be. I started doing little sketches, trying to come up with something; God knows how many there were. I saved some of them, but I'm sure I must have ashcanned maybe a hundred balled-up pieces of paper. It's like when you make a mistake in arithmetic and you go back over the same piece of paper and keep making the same dumb mistake; you've got to throw it away and start from scratch.(...)Having decided early on to make use of the same basic elements as with the Enterprise, twin nacelles and separate engineering and command hulls, with which he continued to experiment in layout and configuration, he added, "Sometimes if you feel you have something, which could be kind of rare, you turn it around in as many ways as possible, and all of a sudden something may pop up that makes more sense." The ship's design was perfected by the twenty-fourth sketch on 20 November 1967.
"The Klingons were supposed to a pretty wicked people, so I wanted something with a "killer potential" that would look wicked. Basically, I was feeding on the look of the stingray, or the manta ray, for part of the shape. Even though it is not dangerous, I think a lot of people think the manta ray has a very vicious look to it, yet when it swims it is very graceful. I was trying to get all of that in there. Then the coloration came directly from a shark, it's a grayish-green on top and a lighter gray underneath." (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 9, pp. 66-69)
Jefferies sold off his original design sketches, as well as the below mentioned engineering drawings, on 12 December 2001 in the The Star Trek Auction, in order to raise funds for the charitable organization Motion Picture and Television Fund.
The original filming model
Jefferies proceeded to draw up detailed engineering drawings which also specified the scale in relation to the Enterprise, and took those to AMT. The scale drawings were also used as templates for the back-lit computer console readouts seen in the episode "The Enterprise Incident". Under Jefferies' own personal supervision, Gene Winfield's AMT-operated Custom & Speed Shop proceeded to manufacture two three-foot long "master tooling" models (more precisely, the dimensions were 28×20×7 inches [1]). A master tooling model served as a template for the molds from which AMT would cast the parts for their model kits. Jefferies recalled, "The master models were quite large; probably close to 18 inches across, I guess. They used what they call a pentagraph [sic]; at one end there was a stylus that traced its way over the master model, and at the other end there was a tool that carved out the same shape in tooling steel, which became the mold they built the kit from. [remark: the mold for the kits were pantographed at half-scale of the master model] I was there at about 2 o'clock in the morning when they ran the first two or three through the machine. They weren't perfect, so they said "We'll take out a fraction here, and a fraction here." Then they'd run two or three more. If I remember correctly, it was about 10 o'clock when the first one came out that they said was perfect. They ran maybe another half a dozen, and checked those out. One of which I still have; the box has never been opened. Then the machine was put in operation, and after that one came out every 20 seconds." (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 9, pp. 69-70)
Under their exclusivity agreement the studio appropriated one of the master models for shooting purposes as they had done with the Galileo studio model. The model was subsequently turned over to the Howard Anderson Company for final detailing and filming stock footage for use in the show. In order to make maximum use of their new nifty model and as a courtesy to AMT (who after all paid for the model), in order to get them the most exposure for their new model kit (S952), the producers decided to use it wherever possible in the remainder of the third season of TOS and so the new model first appeared on-screen as a Romulan battle cruiser in "The Enterprise Incident", although it was first shot as a Klingon battle cruiser for "Elaan of Troyius" (which aired later). Its origin as a master tooling model for a model kit, as opposed to being an actual filming model was evident in the fact that neither model, both constructed out of solid wood, had internal lighting.
The original studio model was originally finished at the Howard Anderson Company in a multi-colored paint scheme (light green underneath and gray on top), applied personally by Jefferies. Jefferies also designed and applied the Klingon emblem and the Klingon lettering, the first time ever either one appeared in the Star Trek franchise. But the color scheme was obscured by studio lighting conditions, combined with the effect of lighting bouncing of the blue-screen onto the model, an effect known as "blue spill", resulting in what appeared to be a blue-gray overall color on screen. This impression was reinforced by the box art of the release of the D7 kit by AMT (No. S952). Interestingly, in the Animated Series episode "More Tribbles, More Troubles", Koloth's battle cruiser, IKS Gr'oth, adheres to the original paint scheme, though the two colors are reversed. Silver detail sections of the model were an adhesive Mylar.
After The Original Series was canceled, the original model of the D7 was, hand-delivered by Dorothy Fontana on 7 November 1973, donated to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM) along with the tiny "Catspaw" model of the USS Enterprise. "I was trying to figure out how to pack it up to ship it. Dorothy Fontana was headed back to D.C. and agreed to take it for me; we put it in a plastic garbage back, which was not deep enough to to take the whole thing, so the head of it stuck out. Somebody on the airliner recognized it, so they unwrapped it and it toured the airliner!", Jefferies recalled.(Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 9, pp. 69-70; Star Trek Giant Poster Book, issue 10, 1977)
Star Trek: Phase II derivatives
In the latest script treatments of the pilot episode "In Thy Image" of the projected Star Trek: Phase II television project, the Klingon-V'Ger encounter was already foreseen for that production. To this end, the original filming model was returned to Paramount Pictures in 1977 for intended use in the Phase II television production, and where it received a new paint job (gray, dark green and metal blue). It is conceivable that the new paint job was applied to repair damage, as the model was used as a master to take molds from in order to cast copies for intended use in the production. At the time, Jim Dow of Magician Inc., whose company was entrusted with the build of the studio models for Phase II recalled, "We began with the Klingon spaceship, as we had the 18-inch model from the original television series which had been loaned back to the production by the National Air and Space Museum. The basic form remaining similar, we began to make patterns and take measurements of the original, and a set of drawings was produced and blown up to eight feet then dropped back to four feet when [Robert] Abel [& Associates] decided they would never be able to get far enough away from the model to photograph it." (American Cinematographer, February 1980, p. 153) The outcome of the encounter was for this production originally storyboarded as ending with the destruction of the Klingon vessels. To this end breakaway models were constructed at Magicam for their on-screen destruction.
According to the contemporary documentary, The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, at least twelve breakaway models were constructed for the sequence, based on the molds taken from the original studio model. Footage of the destruction was shot at Abel's, but eventually not used, as it was quickly decided that the model would not stand up to the requirements television standards of the late 70s demanded, and especially not to the big screen requirements when Phase II was upgraded to a major movie project.
After the decision was made that three-foot models were not up to the task for the movie-upgrade, the original television studio model was of no further use, and so it was send back to the Smithsonian, were it sat in an unlit display case for the next ten or eleven years at the NASM's Garber restoration facility, not open to the public, before being disassembled and put away in storage. [X]wbm It was still in its new paint scheme when Ed Miarecki undertook a major renovation on the model in 1991 in preparation for the Star Trek Smithsonian Exhibit and in 1993 the D7 model and the K't'inga-class model, which it had spawned, were reunited for a short time when the K'tinga was on loan to the Smithonian. [2] Miarecki, apparently unaware of the original paint scheme at the time, repainted the model in the blue-gray mono colored scheme as was normally perceived by television audiences. [3] Having only been displayed publicly once, the model, though in storage, is still in the possession of the Smithonian.
The second "master tooling" model
The second master tooling model was handed over to the studio a short time later after AMT was done with it. It received the same finishing touch as the first model and was at a casual glance nearly indistinguishable from the first one (exactly two times the size of the AMT model kit). There were, however, subtle differences between the two. The bulk of the differences were located on the engine nacelles. The position of the engine recessed side detail was moved more forward on the AMT prototype, in relation to the pylon foil vent. The detail piece on the engine bottom was a little further back on the studio model – about a third of its length back. There was a raised strip intersecting the chrome part of the side engine on the AMT version. The chrome part on the AMT prototype was a single strip shape that had a half-round profile view. The screen-used model version had two sets of two raised, flat chrome strips (AMT would correct this on re-issues of their model kit, as it later featured the two strips). And finally, the AMT model lacked both the feature in the torpedo launcher mouth, as well as the grills in the recessed forward "wing intakes" that were present on the screen-used model.
Although slated to be also used for filming it was never used as such and ended up in Roddenberry's office for awhile. Roddenberry gave the model away to Stephen Edward Poe in recognition of his help in establishing the co-operation between the Desilu studios and AMT (in whose employ Poe was at the time). It changed hands several times after that and was between 1998 and 2006 offered up for auction no less than four times. The first time it appeared, it was offered up for auction by Poe at Christie's Film and Television auction of 18 June 1998 as Lot 71 with an estimate of US$15,000–$20,000, selling for US$11,500 (including buyer's premium), [4] and was immediately offered up for auction afterwards as Lot 245 in Profiles in History's Hollywood Memorabilia Auction 5 on 12 December 1998, selling for US$35,000. The third time it appeared at auction was on 31 March 2003 in Profiles' Hollywood Auction 18 with an estimate of US$60,000–$80,000, [5] selling for US$55,000 ($64,900 including buyer's premium), before finally auctioned off as Lot 311 in Profiles' Hollywood Auction 24 on 31 March 2006 for US$65,000, estimated at US$65,000–$85,000. [6] [7] [8] It should be noted that all auction descriptions contained inaccuracies, and erroneously claimed that it was a screen-used model. The model was on the last occasion acquired by Microsoft's co-founder Paul Allen for his Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Seattle, where it currently resides. The deal was brokered before auction start and the model was therefore not featured in the auction itself.
The Phase II model
When the Phase II project was upgraded to a major movie project, what ultimately was to become Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the decision was made to have Magicam, no doubt due to their by then familiarity with the design of the ship, and supervised by Dow, built a new, more detailed twice as large scale model of the D7, based on the molds taken from the by now-disassembled original television model. Chris Ross was the lead modeler working on the model. The most noticeable difference from the original filming model, aside from its size, was the application of subtle hull paneling, reminiscent of the model Greg Jein later built for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Though commonly known as the "6-foot model", its exact measurements were 47.5×35 inches. [9] Construction on this model, [10] outfitted with an internal lighting system, and subsequent test shooting were in progress and signed off on when Magicam delivered the model to the producers in July 1978. However, further refinement for movie purposes by that time was deemed necessary, which was done at John Dykstra's Apogee, Inc. model shop, resulting in this model eventually becoming the K't'inga-class studio model. "We had to modify it pretty severely though, because apparently it was not designed to be shot in the same kind of circumstances that we ended up shooting it in. I don't know what Bob Abel planned to do with it, but for us, the practical lighting on the model was so dim that we weren't able to get a good exposure off it even by pushing the film a couple stops and using a twenty-second exposure", Dykstra elaborated. (Cinefex, issue 2, p. 52)
The Trials and Tribble-ations model
In 1996, a new model of the D7-class, IKS Gr'oth, was created by Greg Jein for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's episode "Trials and Tribble-ations". While referenced, but not seen, in the original version of the "Trouble with Tribbles," the model featured an amalgam of detail from both the Original Series model and the K't'inga-class seen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The newer model bore a pale green coloration, in line with future Klingon vessels. Jein, a passionate life long fan of the original series, owned a set of molds of the original D7 studio model, made for Star Trek: Phase II , which he acquired after castings were made, and from those cast a model, which was further embellished. "Greg had a mold of the original, which had been on loan from the Smithsonian during the making of ST: TMP. The "Trials" ship was from that mold and uprezzed.", Doug Drexler later confirmed. [11] Apart from the additional slight hull detailing, reminiscent of the Phase II model, this model also sported internal lighting, strobe lights, and lights on the crown of the bridge. Although the producers originally did not want to have the model built, because of budget concerns, effects supervisor for the episode Gary Hutzel pushed the construction through, after he discussed the matter with Jein: "We talked for about fifteen seconds, and then Greg said "Oh, I'll build a shell. You paint it and detail it and we'll put it in the show."", adding "(We) took a little liberty. The original model had no lights on it at all, and it was pretty smooth, with no detail. We added neon for inside, strobe lights and some some lights on the crown of the bridge." (The Magic of Tribbles: The Making of Trials and Tribble-ations, pp. 45-46) Jein's passion for the project however, resulted in a full-blown studio model, produced at a bargain. Jein himself reiterated, "And I said, "You know, in that episode they had not the budget to show the Klingon ship", because a Klingon ship did not show up until the third season, this was a second season show, and we said how about we build a Klingon ship, and he [Hutzel] said, "No, we cannot definitely afford that, we're in trouble as it is!" So I said, "Tell you what, If the day comes when you need to shoot it, give us a call, and if you shoot it, fine, it's yours." So, we actually built the Klingon ship, which was Gary's heartset, so "the hell with it, we're gonna use it!", so he stuck it in the film." (Sense of Scale, disc 2)
The molds Jein owned were put to good use besides the IKS Gr'oth, apart from this ship he cast from the molds a D7-class display model that was featured in The Art of Star Trek, page 19 (the model was later given to Drexler, who auctioned it off as Lot 13 in the August 8th, 2010 Propworx Star Trek Prop and Costume Auction, estimated at US$2,000–$3,000, where it sold for US$12,000), and two K't'inga-class vessels: the unnamed K't'inga-class in TNG: "Unification I" and the IKS B'Moth in DS9: "Soldiers of the Empire".
The CGI model
Yet another model of the Gr'oth, this time built entirely digitally by CBS Digital and supervised by Dave Rossi and Niel Wray, was created for the 2006 "remastered" version of the various TOS episodes the design made an appearance in. In regards to this CGI model, when making those appearances, Michael Okuda noted that "the Klingon ship was basically in two forms. In early episodes, when it was very small on the screen, it was the original version of the ship, which had essentially no surface detail. In "The Enterprise Incident", "Elaan of Troyius", and "Day of the Dove", the ship was reworked somewhat to add surface texture. And, of course, in "The Enterprise Incident" we added the Romulan bird markings." [12]
Another CGI model was previously constructed by Doug Drexler for use in James Cawley's 2004 non-profit Internet fan series Star Trek: New Voyages. Nevertheless, that model also showed up in licensed publications, most notably the Star Trek: Ships of the Line calendars and their book derivative. Noteworthy, however, is that Drexler apparently had only an original AMT kit, or depictions thereof, at his disposal as reference, as his model mirrors the original second "master tooling" model, i.e., the single strip on the warp engines.
Further reading
- "Behind the Scenes; Designing the Klingon Battle Cruiser", Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 9, January 2002, pp. 66-71


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Ash Catches a Pokémon (ポケモンゲットだぜ!) is the third episode of the Pokémon anime series, except in the United States, where it was broadcast fourth due to Battle Aboard the St. Anne being aired as the first episode. The episode was first broadcast in Japan on April 15, 1997 and in the United States on September 10, 1998. The episode follows Ash Ketchum, Misty and Pikachu as Ash attempts to capture a wild Caterpie in the Viridian Forest.
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The episode begins with Ash throwing a Poké Ball at Caterpie, following on directly from the last episode. Ash captures it and celebrates the capture of his first Pokémon, stating that this is the beginning of his journey to becoming a Pokémon master. Ash attempts to show Misty his Poké Ball with Caterpie inside, although Misty is less than pleased due to her fear of bug Pokémon. After showing the Poké Ball to Pikachu, Ash releases Caterpie. Caterpie goes to climb on to Ash's shoulder but notices a scared Misty hiding behind a tree and runs over. Caterpie attempts to befriend Misty, but her fear leads to her hurting Caterpie's feelings, calling it 'disgusting'.
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Caterpie, quickly becomes depressed after looking at Misty, but decides to sleep next to her in an attempt to become friends. Misty, after waking up, screams and wakes Ash and Pikachu up. Misty shouts at Caterpie to get inside its Poké Ball and, depressed, it does so. Ash and Pikachu attempt to make Caterpie feel better, as a Pidgeotto flies down and begins pecking the ground. Ash throws a Poké Ball but Pidgeotto bats it away with its wing, resulting in Misty telling Ash that he needs to battle Pidgeotto to weaken it before attempting to capture a Pokémon.
Ash then sends Caterpie to battle against Pidgeotto, with Misty and Pikachu being shocked and concerned for Caterpie's safety, due to bug Pokémon's weakness against flying types. Pidgeotto begins to attack Caterpie and gets the upper hand by using tackle attack from out of the sky. Caterpie rolls up against a tree and Ash calls it back, resulting in Pidgeotto flying into the tree. Ash then sends Pikachu out and uses Thundershock, which hits Pidgeotto. Ash throws a Poké Ball and captures Pidgeotto. A confident Ash attempts to impress Misty by saying that that is how a Pokémon master works, but Misty angrily tells him that Pokémon trainers need to know strategy, which includes not sending a worm Pokémon against a bird Pokémon, as birds eat worms.
Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket then show up and perform their song/motto. Jessie and James then begin to tell Ash and Misty their plans, resulting in Meowth using its scratch attack to stop them. Meowth then begins to tell Ash and Misty their plans, so Jessie and James attack him to shut his mouth. Jessie and James then bring out Ekans and Koffing, with Koffing taking Pikachu out of action by using sludge attack. Ash then sends out Pidgeotto in a two against one attack. Koffing attempts to use sludge again but Pidgeotto dodges it and then a tackle attack by Ekans. Pidgeotto attempts to use quick attack against Ekans, who goes underground to avoid the attack. Koffing attempts to use SmokeScreen, which Pidgeotto avoids by flapping its wings, and then dodges sludge attack and Ekans' tackle attack from underground. Pidgeotto flies away but is followed by Koffing and Ekans. Pidgeotto attempts to use Gust attack to get rid of Koffing, who dodges the attack and uses tackle attack, quickly followed by Ekans.
Ash recalls Pidgeotto and then attempts to fight James on his own, but James stops him and pushes away. Pikachu states its intention to battle but Misty tells it that it can not battle due to Koffing's sludge covering its eyes. Ash then sends out a tired Caterpie. Ekans and Koffing then attack, with Misty again showing concern for Caterpie. Ash, however, has Caterpie use String Shot to cover Koffing completely and Ekans head with string, before using tackle on Koffing, which flies into Ekans. Caterpie then uses its string shot on Meowth. Team Rocket, with no Pokémon able to battle, run off but threaten to return. Ash celebrates his first ever Pokémon match victory. Misty congratulates Caterpie for its victory, saying that it is stronger than it looks.
Ash says that Misty should congratulate Caterpie but, as she is about to touch Caterpie, it begins to use string shot continuously. Caterpie then evolves into Metapod, with Ash using his Pokédex to learn more information about Metapod. Pikachu then remembers Caterpie's desire to become a Butterfree and Ash introduces himself to Metapod, before holding it next to Misty, as they were about to become friends. A Beedrill flies past and Misty tells Ash that she'll do anything to get out of Viridian Forest and away from the bug Pokémon. Ash, however, says that he is going to stay to capture more Pokémon and runs off, with Misty deciding to follow him.
- The 'Who's That Pokémon' of this episode is Caterpie.
- Ash captures his first Pokémon, a Caterpie, and quickly succeeds in capturing another Pokémon, Pidgeotto.
- The episodes name is read by Misty for the first time, so as to avoid Ash referring to himself in the third person.
- The episode features the first Pokémon evolution of the anime series, when Caterpie evolves into Metapod.
- Pidgeotto can be seen eating a worm, one of the few instances of non-Pokémon creatures being seen.
- Misty again slaps Ash during this episode, like she did during Pokémon - I Choose You!, but this scene was again cut after its initial airing, but it was heard.
- In this episode, Pikachu may have broken the fourth wall by waving at the camera while in conversation with Caterpie.
- Pikachu shows likeness to Misty which makes Ash get angry and a bit a Jealous
- "Bugs get me all bugged out! Even when they're in a Poké Ball. Just keep it away!" — Misty expressing her hatred towards bugs
- "I guess it takes a worm to love a worm." — Misty
- "Very funny." — Ash
- "It's so gross. Ash, put that slimy thing back in the Poké Ball! Bugs are one of the three most disgusting things in the world!" — Misty
- "Aside from you, what are the other disgusting things?" — Ash
- "Very funny. Carrots, peppers and bugs. Everybody has something they don't like and I don't like bugs!" — Misty
- "I am the greatest." — Ash
- "You're the worst! You have no idea what you're doing. It'll be a long time before you're a Pokémon master, like a million years." — Misty
- "(sigh) I'm trying to-" — Ash
- "You should try to learn something about Pokémon first. With Pokémon you've got to use strategy. Pidgeotto is a bird. Caterpie is a worm. Birds eat worms Mr. Pokémon Master!" — Misty
- "Well, if you just try hard enough, things will work out. Won't they?" — Ash
- "No, Ash, I'm afraid things won't just work out if you try hard enough. The Pokémon trainers judgment is more important than anything else, and unfortunately for you the trainer has to have a brain." — Misty
- "Uh, we're kinda busy now so if you could-" — Ash
- "Quiet little boy. We're not here to listen to you. We're here to get your Pokémon." — Jessie
- "Hand over that Pikachu." — James
- "Stop giving up all our secrets!" — Meowth
- "Your Pikachu's powers impress even me. I really got a charge out of its incredible attack the last time we met. Its powers exceed its evolutionary level. Your Pokémon would-" — Meowth
- "Now you're the one giving away all our secrets!" — Jessie
- "Shut up before you tell them everything!" — James
- "I'm in charge, cut it out!" — Meowth
- "Well as we say, all's fair in love war and Pokémon battles." — Jesse
- "Ha! What a fool. In Pokémon battles only the Pokémon can fight each other." — Meowth explaining one of the rules of Pokémon battle
- "Let's get the bug spray." — Jesse about Ash's Caterpie
- "Beaten by a Caterpie." — James
- "That really bugs me." — Jessie
- "It's time Team Rocket blasted off." — Jessie
- "You may have won this round but we'll be back!" — James
- "Come back anytime. We'll be glad to beat you." — Misty
- "I've never met anyone like him. He really does like Pokémon." — Misty about Ash


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the amount of financial resources available for public health services. In a
letter to ministry director-general Prof. Ronni Gamzu, he voiced the IMA's
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The Power of Independent Thinking
What Should the Fed Be Doing? Myths, Current Strategies and Alternatives
Recorded: Monday, November 12, 2012
Research Fellow David Beckworth, editor of Boom and Bust Banking, and Research Fellow Scott Sumner, contributor to Boom and Bust Banking, discuss the role of the Fed.
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Recorded: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Research Fellow S. Fred Singer speaks with KUSI San Diego's David Davis on
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Recorded: Monday, February 6, 2012
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Menma Uzumaki
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|This is the article on Menma from the movie. If you are looking for the article on Menma from the anime, head to Menma. For other uses, see Menma (disambiguation).
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|うずまきメンマ Uzumaki Menma
|Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
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Menma (メンマ, Menma), a character that appears in Naruto 6: Road to Ninja, is the son of Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze in the alternate universe of Konohagakure, thus making him the "Naruto Uzumaki" of that world. Like his counterpart, he is the jinchūriki of Kurama, the Nine-Tails.
Menma looks virtually identical to Naruto, though his blond hair has become black as a result of merging with Tobi, and he wears it in a longer and more shaggy-looking style, similar to his father's. He also lacks the Eight Trigrams Seal and has darker, more feral-looking whisker marks, and dark circles under his eyes.
When initially appearing as the mysterious "Masked Man," he wore a white kitsune mask, a dark blue-gray robe with gray lining and a fur collar, and a tattered gray-blue cape emblazoned with his personal emblem: a mandala comprised of nine reddish-brown circles of varying sizes atop a larger green-grey circle. After revealing his identity he discarded the robe and mask, beneath which he wore no shirt, fingerless opera-length black gloves wrapped in studded red-brown leather straps, baggy black pants, and red-brown sandals.
Menma's abilities are essentially the same as Naruto's, and he has developed dark versions of Naruto's signature techniques called Spiralling Ring and Great Spiralling Ring. After merging with Tobi, his right eye develops into a Sharingan, allowing him to predict all his opponents movements and copy any techniques.
Nine Masked Beasts
Menma's hatred has allowed him to bond with and better control the Nine-Tails, and he is able to create and control living entities composed of its chakra, which are known as the Nine Masked Beasts (九面獣, Kyūmenjū). Five of the creatures are described as divine beasts (神獣, shinjū), while the other four are referred to as divine priests (神官, shinkan).[2]
- Seiryū (青龍), the Azure Dragon, is a dragon that resembles a seahorse.
- Byakko (白虎), the White Tiger, is a lean and slender tiger.
- Suzaku (朱雀), the Vermilion Bird, is bird with elegant and dramatic plumage.
- Genbu (玄武), the Black Tortoise, is a tortoise with a shell made of overlapping plates.
- Kinja (金蛇), the Golden Snake, is a massive serpent with golden scales.
- Tennyo (天女), the Celestial Maiden, is an angelic priestess with flowing robes.
- Shinigami (死神), the Grim Reaper, is a priest that resembles a skeleton and carries a scythe.
- Hokuto Sennin (北斗仙人), the Northern Sage, is a priest with a fox staff.
- Nanto Sennin (南斗仙人), the Southern Sage, the matching counterpart of Hokuto Sennin.
When defeated, their true forms are revealed to simply be nine masked fox kits (子狐, kogitsune), each possessing a single tail, a result of the Nine-Tails chakra being divided into nine beings.
- "Menma" is the name of a Japanese condiment which is also found in ramen. This is a parallel to where Naruto's name originates.
- Menma's personality can be compared to that of Dark Naruto.
- Menma's ability to control multiple entities at once is very similar to those of Pain and Kakuzu, and also parallels Naruto's use of shadow clones.
- Among the Nine Masked Beasts that Menma created from the Nine-Tails' chakra, four of the divine beasts are based on the Four Symbols, a set of Chinese constellations, and two of the divine priests are based on the heavenly messengers and death god of Japanese folklore. Kinja, which somewhat resembles Huang Long, and Hokuto Sennin and Nanto Sennin, which are named after the Northern and Southern Dippers, are original concepts designed to round out the group.
- Menma is the only Genjutsu World counterpart whose name is different from his real self.
- The point where Menma uses his Great Spiralling Ring to destroy most of Konoha is similar to Pain's attack on Konoha.
- ↑ Studio Pierrot
- ↑ Naruto Stealth Volume: Road to Ninja (NARUTO―ナルト―巻ノ忍 ROAD TO NINJA, Naruto Maki no Shinobi: Road to Ninja) page 77


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Dawn's Quilava was obtained in DP143. After winning in the battle contest, Dawn received an egg as a prize. In the same episode the egg hatches, revealing a young and cute Cyndaquil. Even though it is still young, it wields powerful moves like Swift and Flame Wheel. Dawn chose this Pokémon to replace Ambipom (Since it is in training with the Ping-Pong Champion). Cyndaquil is pairing with Mamoswine in Dawn's latest contest where she is facing Ursula and her Plusle and Minun. Mamoswine and Cyndaquil are known for their fierce-ice combo.
Prior to Dawn leaving for Hoenn, Cyndaquil and Piplup work on a failed move. Cyndaquil wanted to come with Dawn to Hoenn and evolves into a Quilava helping her deal with a situation with some Ariados. In BW088, Ash is apparently pleased upon finding out it evolved.
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|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!
|+ indicates this Pokémon used this move recently.*
- indicates this Pokémon normally can't use this move.
- Of all Pokémon Eggs owned by main characters, Quilava took the least amount of time to hatch, hatching in the same episode it was obtained in.
- Quilava is the eighth Pokémon to follow the pattern of premiering in a movie and then being captured by one of the main characters.
- In all cases, the premiered Pokémon is not the same character as the one caught, just the same species. Dawn's Cyndaquil comes after Arceus and the Jewel of Life. This is only a technical premiere, as Cyndaquil was featured during the original Johto series as well.
- Quilava is the only Pokémon belonging to a main character to have evolved in a side story episode so far, in SS024
- Dawn's Quilava is the last Pokemon to evolve with a white light surrounding them


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- Title
- Fabrication of a novel organic polymer thin film
- Author(s)
- Jacob, M. V.; Easton, C. D.; Woods, G. S.; Berndt, C. C.
- Abstract
- Fabrication of organic polymer thin films and organic semiconductors are critical for the development of sophisticated organic thin film based devices. Radio Frequency plasma polymerisation is a well developed and widely used fabrication technique for polymer thin films. This paper describes the fabrication of an organic polymer thin film from a monomer based on Lavandula angustifolia. Several polymer thin films were manufactured with thicknesses ranging from 200 nm to 2400 nm. The energy gap of the polymer thin film was measured to be 2.93 eV. The refractive index and extinction coefficient was determined to be 1.565 (at 500 nm) and 0.01 (at 500 nm) respectively. The organic polymer thin film demonstrates the possibility of an environmentally friendly, cost effective organic semiconductor.
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- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology
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- Thin Solid Films, no. 516 (2008), pp. 3884–3887
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- 2008
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- Optical properties; Organic semiconductor; Permittivity; Plasma polymerisation; Polymer; Thin film
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- Elsevier
- 0040-6090
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North Carolina's attorney general says his office is gearing up for possible instances of price gouging following last weekend's tornadoes.
Attorney General Roy Cooper says while most businesses are helping to rebuild their communities, his office will look into any allegations of price gouging.
Investigating price gouging involves looking at the price charged for goods or services before the disaster, emergency or disruption is declared and then comparing that to the price after the declaration. It's against North Carolina law when a disaster, an emergency or a market disruption is declared by the governor or local governments.
Under the law, the attorney general's office can seek refunds for consumers who overpaid. The courts may also impose civil penalties against price gougers of up to $5,000 for each violation.
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St. Francis adds Mandarin program
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In the past, St. Francis classes have reflected an increasing interest in global issues. In the last few years, topical classes have appeared on the roster, including "Case Studies in Modern Africa and Asia," "The Arab World and the West," "Case Studies in Human Rights" and "Contemporary World Problems."
Mandarin is the latest in a list of classes developed to meet the needs of a global society.
Tennant and Dean of Students Margaret Miller met with the principal and school representatives from Changzhou Senior Middle School to sign an agreement to become "Sister Schools." Changzhou is roughly the same size as St. Francis, serving grades 10, 11 and 12. St. Francis students will travel to Shanghai in March, and an estimated 20 students from Shanghai will stay with St. Francis families for five days next May.
Judy Yu, a 25-year teacher, will teach one section of Mandarin this year. Each year thereafter, a level will be added. By fall 2010, St. Francis will offer a 4-year Mandarin program.
Yu was born, raised and educated in Taiwan. While in Taiwan, she worked as an educator as well as a news anchor and talk show host for the Broadcasting Corporation of China Station. She moved to the United States in 1984 and has taught at several schools in the Bay Area, including Santa Clara University and West Valley College. She earned her second master's degree in 2005 at San Francisco State University in Chinese literature from the Chinese Program of Foreign Language and Literature Department. She is also an AP Chinese Language OPI Tester for the College Board.
"As China continues to emerge as a world power, we have a responsibility to make sure our students appreciate China's cultural and artistic relevance as well as its role in the global economy," Tennant said. "Language is the foundation for that kind of understanding."


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Adopt-a-pet program for veterans expands to Waukesha County
Veterans recovering from post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries and other psychological challenges from their military service may be eligible for a free pet through Companions for Heroes, which recently selected the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County as one of its animal shelter partners.
Companions for Heroes facilitates adoption of shelter animals for wounded warriors and first responders. The pets help provide a sense of purpose as well as minimize stress, depression, loneliness and isolation for veterans.
To adopt a pet through Companions for Heroes, an Arlington, Va.-based nonprofit organization, fill out an application at companionsforheroes.org. Once applications have been approved, veterans and first responders in southeastern Wisconsin will be sent to the Waukesha County animal shelter to continue the adoption process.
Village of Pewaukee changes course, won't hire finance director
Village of Pewaukee — Elected leaders in the village have done an about-face on the finance director position.
The village board Tuesday, May 3 scrapped the idea of creating a finance director position and instead will pursue filling the position of deputy clerk-treasurer.
It's back to where the board was after former Village Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Zastrow resigned last July.
Following Zastrow's departure, the board initially planned to fill the clerk-treasurer position. But in October, after trustee Tom Calder proposed hiring a finance director to add more financial expertise at village hall, trustees voted to create the position of finance director-treasurer.
The village advertised for the position, received applications and held interviews earlier this year but never chose a candidate. The next course of action was going to be re-posting the position, which the board approved April 7.» Read Full Article
History-making runner, Kathrine Switzer, to speak at Girls on the Run of Greater Milwaukee event
Kathrine Switzer, a world-famous athlete, initially did not think she was making a statement or history when as a 20-year-old she decided to run in the 1967 Boston Marathon.
It wasn't until an official attacked and tried to remove her from the race that she decided she was going to finish the marathon and speak out on behalf of all women.
That was 50 years ago, and Switzer, now 69, is still running marathons. She's also a renowned speaker, author and television personality, and she's coming to Marquette University soon to deliver the keynote speech for a fundraising event called "Limitless Potential," for Girls on the Run of Greater Milwaukee, a local nonprofit organization.
The event, which is open to the public, is scheduled for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. May 18 at the Monaghan Ballroom inside the Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., in Milwaukee.
Switzer's speech, according to a news release, will address topics of innovation, change, empowerment and breakthroughs for women.» Read Full Article
Overnight freeway, ramp closures on Highway 67 in Oconomowoc set for Thursday night
City of Oconomowoc — More overnight freeway and ramp closures are coming soon as part of the ongoing construction work on Highway 67/Summit Avenue in Oconomowoc.
According to a state Department of Transportation news release, both directions of I-94 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 5 beneath Highway 67. The southbound Highway 67 entrance ramp to I-94 east is also scheduled to close overnight Thursday.
The cause of the closures is the ongoing construction of the new northbound Highway 67 bridge deck, the release said.
The DOT completed work on the southbound Highway 67 bridge and lanes last year and are reconstructing the northbound bridge and lanes this year. The second half of the project, which began a few months ago, is expected to be completed by fall.
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Town of Merton looking for a new town clerk
Town of Merton — The town is in need of a new clerk.
Former Town Clerk Nathan Bright is no longer with the town, said Town Chair Richard Nawrocki.
Bright's last day was Friday, April 29.
Nawrocki declined to talk about the reasons for Bright's departure other than to say the two talked and Bright left the premises.
"Mr. Bright has left the employment of the town and we're now looking for a replacement for him," Nawrocki said. "We're going to pursue avenues looking to see what we can do and where we can find someone, and someone who's competent of course."» Read Full Article
"Rallying the Troops" for Cancer
Tricia's Troops Cancer Connection will be holding its 4th annual "Rallying the Troops" fundraising event on Saturday, June 4, at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Attendees will participate in a fun team photo expedition throughout the Zoo grounds with an after-party, dinner and program following at the Peck Welcome Center. In addition to live and silent auctions, raffle tickets are also available to win a trip for two to a beautiful jungle resort in Costa Rica.
All proceeds from this event will enable Tricia's Troops to provide financial assistance and other free support services to help families endure the practical concerns, out of pocket costs and daily living challenges that arise during cancer treatment. Life with cancer can be a zoo, but help us show local patients they're not alone in fighting this beast.
Tickets are $75 or $550 for a table of eight. To register, visit the events page at www.triciastroops.org or call (262) 569-7800.
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Comfort Zone to host Lauri Badura as speaker
omfort Zone will hold its monthly meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9 in the Gifford Conference Room at the Aurora Medical Center in Summit.C
The organization provides support, answers, validation and comfort to parents struggling with a child with substance abuse problems.
Regardless of the stage in the journey, Comfort Zone will provide a listening ear, a compass, a source of strength of just a soft place to land for parents in discovery, in recovery or even in grief.
Guest speaker at the May 9 meeting is Lauri Badura, a local mother who lost her son to heroin and has been dedicated to raising awareness ever since. She will explain the recent HOPE bills that were signed by Gov Walker and also has a list of resources to share from the Waukesha County Advisory board. She will be happy to answer questions and will also talk about SOFA (Saving Others For Archie), a group she formed after losing her son.
Capitol Drive bridge repairs to cause lane closures in Pewaukee
Bridge repairs — and accompanying lane closures — are expected to begin Thursday, May 5, on westbound Highway 190 (Capitol Drive) over Highway F (Redford Boulevard).
The project will repair several girders damaged during a traffic incident in February. The damage occurred when a truck hauling heavy equipment struck the bottom of the bridge.
The freight company's insurance will cover the cost of the $102,000 repairs.
Lane closures will be necessary to facilitate the work. The schedule is subject to change:
· Northbound Highway F will be down to one lane, beginning May 5.» Read Full Article
Prairie Village Park closed for construction
Prairie Village Park is closed due to maintenance and relocation of playground equipment.
The playground equipment, which is on the north end of the park, has to be moved due to the sale of two village lots, one which closed at the beginning of the month.
The other residential lot is expected to close later this month. The village public works, buildings and grounds committee has faced a few difficulties in moving the equipment due to the drainage issues in the park, but is working to relocate the playground near the pavilion, or to an area with better drainage.
The committee removed the equipment and the space immediately filled up with water, according to Village Clerk Rhoda Bagley. The committee is now looking at where to put the equipment where it wouldn't get waterlogged or rot.
"They want to put drain tiles in," Bagley said. "It's not expensive; it's just figuring out the best place to put it."» Read Full Article
Hamilton School Board names Brad Hoffmann as new Templeton Middle School principal
The Hamilton School Board unanimously approved Brad Hoffmann as the new Templeton Middle School principal.
He replaces Paul Mielke, who was chosen as the district's superintendent following the retirement of Kathleen Cooke. Mielke will start as superintendent July 1.
Hoffmann has been the Templeton associate principal since 2005. Before then, he was assistant principal and athletic director at Palmyra Eagle High School. His previous experience was at Scott Highlands Middle School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, where he was the administrative associate, teacher and athletic director for three years and a physical education and health teacher for four years.
He earned his administrative license from Minnesota State University in Mankato, a master's degree in education from St. Mary's University in Winona in 2000 and his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1996.
"Hoffmann is an experienced, approachable administrator who has a sincere appreciation for middle school students and the unique needs of adolescent learners," Cooke said. "He has helped build a positive and respectful learning environment at Templeton, which has served the students, families and staff well. I believe his leadership will support continued high academic achievement and meaningful parent engagement which has been a hallmark of Templeton's culture."» Read Full Article
Sediment closes boat ramp on Pewaukee Lake
Sediment buildup at the Pewaukee Lake access launch near Naga-Waukee Park has caused Waukesha County to close the north boat ramp until further notice. The south boat ramp remains open, but may also close if sediment moves into that area.
Sediment builds up in the area as part of a natural process that evolves over a number of years. Over the past two weeks, wind patterns have pushed sediment up into the launch site.
Waukesha County is obtaining permits to dredge areas with high sediment buildup. The county plans to begin dredging as soon as possible after the permits are obtained. The last time the Pewaukee Lake access was dredged was 2010.
If possible, one boat launch ramp at the Pewaukee Lake Access site will remain open during dredging. The work is expected to be finished by mid to late June.
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I don't think that this technique can absorb any ninjutsu based technique. How it would deal with Jirobo's Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling and Earth Release Barrier: Earth Prison Dome of Magnificent Nothingness, Orochimaru's Hidden Shadow Snake Hands, Yamato's wood techniques and other such solid ninjutsu?--Erik1310 (talk) 20:35, December 13, 2009 (UTC)
- It had no trouble absorbing the water, oil, and fire of the Sage Art: Goemon, I don't see why something a bit more solid like earth or wood would pose a problem. The third databook states that the nature of the chakra is of no concern. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 21:48, December 13, 2009 (UTC)
- I think he means like... If someone creates like an earth or wood dome AROUND him, what exactly would he do? Use this technique and then ram himself into the dome and absorb his way through the wall?--SkyFlicker (talk) 23:28, December 13, 2009 (UTC)
- Ah, like that. In that case, your solution sounds fine. Although I highly doubt it would come that far. He would probably already have absorbed the technique before it enclosed him. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 23:58, December 13, 2009 (UTC)
- Earth Release: Earth Flow Divide Techs such as these as well, which arn't so much targetted at the target. No real way to absorb such things.--SkyFlicker (talk) 06:50, December 14, 2009 (UTC)
- The Blocking Technique Absorption Seal absorbs chakra. In case of the Earth Flow Divide, Preta Path would simply absorb the chakra flowing through the earth and stop the technique. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 07:52, December 14, 2009 (UTC)
- Earth Release: Earth Flow Divide Techs such as these as well, which arn't so much targetted at the target. No real way to absorb such things.--SkyFlicker (talk) 06:50, December 14, 2009 (UTC)
- Ah, like that. In that case, your solution sounds fine. Although I highly doubt it would come that far. He would probably already have absorbed the technique before it enclosed him. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 23:58, December 13, 2009 (UTC)
- I think he means like... If someone creates like an earth or wood dome AROUND him, what exactly would he do? Use this technique and then ram himself into the dome and absorb his way through the wall?--SkyFlicker (talk) 23:28, December 13, 2009 (UTC)
isn't this jutsu a kekkei genkai?--184.108.40.206 (talk) 12:51, December 21, 2009 (UTC)
Only Deffensive?
Look at this: "Should the user get close enough to grab the opponent, the barrier can absorb chakra right out of an individual's body, effectively draining them (similar to the Chakra Absorption Technique)."
If it can drain the opponent`s chakra, it must be offensive skill too!
- Databook offensive is causing direct damage. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:56, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
Would it be acceptable to add to the trivia or article that this particular absorption technique doesn't appear to have a limit to how much chakra it can absorb at once like some other techs and abilities (a la Samehada), or at least that the limit is much higher? I mean, it did absorb all of B's Version 2 and 1 chakra and revert him to his base state. Skitts (talk) 16:39, August 20, 2011 (UTC)
- This is already stated in the article so it's unnecessary. Darksusanoo (talk) 16:44, August 20, 2011 (UTC)
Kekkei Genkai?
Does this technique require the Rinnegan or can anyone use it?--TricksterKing (talk) 06:42, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
- It's a technique that stems from the Preta Path, which in turn stems from the Rinnegan. Darksusanoo (talk) 07:29, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
- It would seem so. However it's entry in the databook never listed it as such. But it doesn't have a rank and if I remember correctly, kekkei genkai techniques usually don't carry those.--Cerez365™ 09:12, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
This is to me definately a Kekkai Genkai ability as above stated by Darksusanoo, its achieved through the preta path which in turn is from the Rinnegan which is a Kekkai Genkai therefore is or should be classified as a Kekkai Genkai ability. Zenryoku90 (Talk) 11:51, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
- Thing is, the databook itself didn't list it as a kekkei genkai. Not all techniques used by Rinnegan users have to be kekkei genkai, specially considering that the Rinnegan supposedly allows the user to use all techniques (barring obvious limitations, such as kekkei genkai). Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 15:40, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
True Though preta path is of the rinnegan access only so in that retrospect it would classify as extention of the Kekkai Genkai useage but i completely understand the point of the rinnengan allowing access to all techniques. Zenryoku90 (Talk) 15:44, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
Madara's usage in Chapter 588; Absorbing Sand??
From what I read from the manga scans on Chapter 588, it seems Madara used this to absorb Mizukage and Raikage's Lightning-Water Dragon Jutsu combo. However, he realised sand was also in the water, but its shown that He could not absorb it. Gaara also stated that it was not 'just sand', whatever this may be. Mizukage also stated that the Lightning would slow down his movements. So this jutsu can't absorb the Special Sand Gaara has?? --Kyle Ethan (talk) 12:36, May 31, 2012 (UTC)
but it can absorb the chakra in the sand effectivley wrenching it from gaara's control.126.96.36.199 (talk) 12:39, May 31, 2012 (UTC)yomiko-chan
- It cannot absorb sand, because the seal only works on chakra. I do not remember if it can absorb chakra inside objects however. All instances of its use has only absorbed chakra based attacks not physical things with chakra inside it unless I am mistaken.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 12:42, May 31, 2012 (UTC)
He can absorb the chakra inside the sand, not the sand itself. Since it was 3 different attacks combined, it was likely harder to absorb--Elveonora (talk) 12:50, May 31, 2012 (UTC)
Absorb Kekkei Genkai
Even this jutsu is able to absorb Kekkei Tota Ninjutsu, but I don't think it can absorb Kekkei Genkai Ninjutsu such as Amaterasu 22.214.171.124 (talk) 07:53, April 5, 2013 (UTC)
Chakra is Chakra, regardless of what form it takes. If it was able to absorb a Kekkei Tōta, then it would easy to absorb a Kekkei Genkai.--Yomiko-chan (talk) 07:55, April 5, 2013 (UTC)
Yeah maybe like that, but still don't understand why Nagato didn't use Preta Path to Absorb Amaterasu, instead he use Tendou's Shinra Tensei to deflect it 220.127.116.11 (talk) 11:33, April 5, 2013 (UTC)
They both would save Him, so why does it matter.--Yomiko-chan (talk) 11:39, April 5, 2013 (UTC)
I think amaterasu itself is incapable of absorption, not because its a kekkei genkai. Also, if he could have absorbed it, he would have done so immediately, based on his previous uses of the technique. MangekyoSasuke (talk) 18:11, April 5, 2013 (UTC)
Baseless speculation about "why, but what if?" doesn't belong here as nothing can be concluded out of it. Also Kabuto himself was in control of Nagato, he was just playing around, there's your answer. Also this whole "preta path or deva path against amaterasu" has nothing to do with the original (quite illogical) post. Blocking Technique Absorption Seal works against Kekkei Genkai/Tota too, as it absorbs chakra, topic done.--Elveonora (talk) 19:31, April 5, 2013 (UTC)


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Salum Juma has put up a residence at the mosquito infested Kinondoni Mkwajuni area in Dar es Salaam. He is not quite sure about how long he has been there, but points out that it is difficult for him to secure accommodation elsewhere owing to the high rates attached to houses for rent. Next to his house there is stagnant dirty water, an obvious breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Trouble begins when dusk approaches. Salum says the area ceases becoming peaceful, actually turning nightmarish as swarms and swarms of mosquitoes, predators in reality, hover around the unprotected residents, ever ready to bite them with relish, teeming in a manner he describes as menacing and troubling, especially for exhausted children who have wound up daily games, and now helplessly feeling the need to rest.
"We are suffering. Our health is at detriment, and there is no relief in sight because of disturbance from mosquitoes. So long the breeding sites of these creatures remain untouched, so will health continue to be poor," he complains.
Now, sensing that his message is not clear enough, Salum gives a severe look at the stream-cum-pond adjacent to the house, tucks his shirt and goes resigned: "The mosquito net is helpless to us. We spend most of our time outside where there are a lot of mosquitoes and we cannot protect ourselves."
He continues: "There is a lot of stagnant water around the houses here, attracts more mosquitoes than you can imagine. You will never relax outside of your house around 6:00 pm due to swarms of mosquitoes."
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While the community in neighbourhood also suffers malaria endemic, the Tanzania joins other countries to commemorate the World Malaria Day every April 25. To this community and many others in Tanzania, the commemoration is of little importance, and sometimes they find the value is perhaps not meant for them.
"Since the day was started to be commemorated years ago, the malaria problem continues to haunt us, killing scores of infants, children, men and women, despite the various efforts taken to combat it.
"We are told of so many strategies taken by the government against the disease, but the question remains whether those strategies to fight malaria are useful and helping to control the disease," comments Salum with disappointment.
Strategies include provision free mosquito nets with priority to pregnant women, aimed at protecting them against the leading cause of death in Tanzania.
In 2007/8, nearly 20% of Tanzanians under tested positive for malaria according to the Ifakara Health Institute. Prevalence in rural areas was more than double in urban areas, and there were huge variations across regions.
Data from previous surveys and studies showed that malaria prevalence in Tanzania had roughly halved over the past decade. There has been a decline of similar timing and magnitude in malaria transmission, severe anaemia, fever incidence, malaria inpatient admissions and the proportion of fever cases positive for malaria.
The reduction in malaria transmission, prevalence and morbidity corresponded closely to the increase in use of nets and ITNs, protection nets extended beyond individual users to benefit the community as a whole. The fact that multiple malaria interventions had been implemented in conjunction made it difficult to assign causation to any one particular control measure.
The research showed that all-cause under-five mortality had declined by nearly 40% since 1999. The evidence suggested that malaria-related deaths had declined by a similar extent. But the fact the proportion of deaths directly attributable to malaria had not changed might be explained by a large control on all-cause mortality.
Despite all these advancements in the fight against malaria, Salum and colleagues at Mkwajuni do not see much, and actually ask the government to make an evaluation so as to realise the extent the mosquito nets have achieved to decelerate the spread of the disease in the country. They see the effort as being good although they insist is not a perfect solution for malaria in Tanzania.
They urge that by providing the mosquito nets only the malaria problem will be here to stay.
"If you come back and look at our environmental condition which we are living in, you will see why the existing strategies are not useful for the problem. And you will get the answer of why malaria is still killing us," charges Salum, adding with rejection:"Many of our houses are surrounded by these mosquito breeding conditions. Pay a brief visit to Kinondoni Mkwajuni, Sinza and Tandale Kwa Mtogole and you'll realise what I'm talking about."
A visit to the country's biggest Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) at around 6:00 pm will put you off following the threatening big number mosquitoes, said to originate from nearby Msimbazi valley.
Malaria accounts for over 30% of the national disease burden, with transmission and the estimated levels of exposure to malaria infected mosquitoes (EIR) varying with season, altitude, proximity to breeding sites, socio-economic status, and agro-ecological system. Multi-faceted malaria control strategies are yielding significant results in malaria indicators.
Statistics, however, show that there has been significant progress over the last decade:2000-2010 following declines in parasite prevalence, with only 18% of children aged 6-59 months tested positive for malaria in mainland Tanzania; expected to be even lower, significant urban/rural difference in prevalence, relative decline in anaemia ~30% over 3 years only.
There has also been significant decline in under-five mortality by 45%.
By the year 2003 USAID showed that malaria, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, accounted for 40 per cent of all outpatient attendances in Tanzania.
Nets not free
Neema Nyang'oro (34) from Kisarawe District in Coast region claims that although the government declares to provide the mosquito net free of charge, the situation where she lives is quite different.
"The local leaders decided to provide a single net to one house in our village and the remaining nets were sold.
"When I was pregnant, I decided against taking the free net following the prevailing bureaucratic system involved. I was not alone as many other pregnant women had also lost hope after getting tired of the system," Nyang'oro explained.
In remarks during the Malaria Day cerebration in Dar es Salaam, Vice-President Mohammed Gharib Bilal had noted that the government was working on a national strategy of distributing mosquito nets at schools so as to make them available to a sustainable larger user audience.
"In ensuring that the use of bed nets are sustainable and attain 80 percent of the target, various strategies are under way, including distributing the nets to pregnant mothers and children under one year." said Bilal.
Little cooperation
On Monday this week The Guardian on Sunday went to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's Information Unit to find authoritative details regarding when the malaria mosquito should be avoided most, the time it is said to bite and transmit the malaria parasite. The writer was asked to leave questions whose answers could be collected at a later day.
On Thursday 10, the there was nobody at the Information Unit to give answers to the requested questions. At the office of the Permanent Secretary the writer was directed to contact the office of the Medical Officer where two women asked for written questions they would send to the medical officer who was then attending a meeting.
But when the two women learned that the issue was about malaria, they said the meeting that the medical officer was attending would be prolonged, advising this reporter to contact another authority away from the ministry. That is how things are when seeking information that could be vital for public use.
The common man shares Salum Juma views that there is solution to malaria and that is destroying mosquito breeding sites such as stagnant water pools and overgrown grass around houses.


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Chen Stormstout
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|Chen Stormstout
|Pandaren (Humanoid)
|85 Elite
|Character class
|Alliance Horde
|Neutral, Independent
|Wandering Brewmaster
|Stormstout Brewery, Pang's Stead, Valley of the Four Winds
| Po Stormstout (brother)
Shisai Stormstout (nephew)
Li Li Stormstout (niece)
Mojo Stormstout (presumed)
Chen Stormstout, a jovial and independent Brewmaster of Pandaria, like many other Pandaren Brewmasters, left his hidden empire to journey the lands, searching for exotic ingredients for his ever-evolving concoctions.
Chen's journeys eventually brought him to the land of Durotar, and his latest brew had a plethora of strange ingredients that he feared would be too hard to acquire. He almost lost hope for his recipe when he was met by Rexxar the travelling Beastmaster. Chen asked Rexxar to retrieve the ingredients for his brew - a barrel of Thunderwater, the egg of a thunder phoenix, and a sprig of thunderbloom.
Chen was overjoyed when Rexxar returned with the ingredients, and then mixed his special brew and offered some to Rexxar, who nearly toppled over from the shock of the volatile beverage! Then Rexxar asked if Chen was trying to kill him, probably in the rhetorical sense but possibly not.
Chen surmised that he would have to further examine the recipe, having completed one phase of his journey, Chen decided to pause his brewing and join Rexxar's adventure, so that he might better appreciate this beautiful, rugged land he had found himself in.[1]
Chen and company went on a secret mission to Theramore Island to help the horde find out why the humans were attacking them. They met with Jaina Proudmoore, who decided to help them out, after seeing what her father had done.[2] Chen helped Rexxar to defend Thrall and Durotar from Kul Tiras incursions. When the Horde was prepared they launched an attack that ended with the death of Grand Admiral Proudmoore.[3]
After the battle Chen spent some time in Durotar teaching the brewmaster ways to the mentor of Brewmaster Drohn before travelling on.[4] No one knows where he left afterwards, but several of his empty kegs have been found scattered throughout the Barrens.[5] Like the rest of his people, he has apparently maintained his independence, joining neither the Horde nor the Alliance.
In World of WarcraftThis section concerns content exclusive to World of Warcraft.
Chen's existence is hinted at when Horde players find any of the many [Chen's Empty Kegs] scattered around the Barrens. Finding one of these kegs can start a player on the short [15] Chen's Empty Keg quest chain (3 quests) from [9] Brewmaster Drohn who also gives a few bits of lore. He will also send the player a letter containing the Pandaren Monk if they purchased it.
I would like to introduce you to a long-time friend of mine: you will find this kindly pandaren monk is a most wonderful traveling companion.
May he lead you to new adventures across the face of Azeroth and beyond!
-- Chen Stormstout
In Mists of PandariaThis section concerns content exclusive to Mists of Pandaria.
At BlizzCon 2011, it was revealed that players would be able to meet Chen in the upcoming expansion Mists of Pandaria. He appears in the Stormstout Brewery dungeon, helping players by reclaiming his family heritage, and also his beer.[6] He also appears throughout various subzones in the Valley of the Four Winds, beginning with Pang's Stead with his niece, Li Li. He serves as a quest giver while he himself is exploring Pandaria.
- Pang's Stead
- [86] Chen and Li Li
- [86] Leaders Among Breeders
- [86] The Warren-Mother
- [86] Legacy
- [86] Chen's Resolution
- [86] Hop Hunting
- [86] Li Li and the Grain
- [86] Doesn't Hold Water
- Stormstout Brewery
- [87] Clear the Way
- [87] Cleaning House
In Warcraft TCGThis section concerns content exclusive to the World of Warcraft TCG, and thus is not necessarily canon.
Chen Stormstout is a special Neutral Ally card in the World of Warcraft TCG Fires of Outland set. It is a special card that can be used by both Horde and Alliance players in the game.[7] This mirrors the official lore as it appeared in previous material, in which Chen Stormstout's was a Neutral Hero in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, originating from a neutral and Independent race as stated in the Role Playing Game and other published lore.
This section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials of characters that might be related.
It should not be taken as representing official lore.
- A likely relative of Chen is Mojo Stormstout.
- The random Pandaren Brewmaster Masha Storm-Stout may be related to Chen.
Patch changes
- β Patch 5.0.1 (Beta): Many more versions added.
- Patch 3.2.2 (2009-09-22): Added, but does not appear in-game.
- ^ "The Founding of Durotar: To Tame a Land", Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Blizzard Entertainment. Durotar. Chen Stormstout.
- ^ "The Founding of Durotar: Old Hatreds", Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Blizzard Entertainment. Coastal Base.
- ^ "The Founding of Durotar: A Blaze of Glory", Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ Chen's Empty Keg (2)
- ^ Chen's Empty Keg
- ^ Nethaera 2011-10-21. World of Warcraft Preview Panel: Mists of Pandaria. Official BlizzCon site (US).
Nethaera 2011-10-21. World of Warcraft Preview Panel: Mists of Pandaria. Official BlizzCon site (EU).
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