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"Rome belongs to you Pappy Damasus. I am off to Milan."
"I can run, jump and wrestle. Can we organise a match against the Germans?"
Three words sum up the reign of emperor Gratian (359-383). Piss, poor and pathetic. So low were the opinions of his own government of their emperor's abilities that they insisted he share the responsibility of running the Western Roman Empire with Valentinian II, a mighty warrior - aged 5. Short of sticking a purple diadem on a goat, the authorities in Rome were already marking the time when Gratian could be safely shunted out of his job and re-apply as a cleaner at the imperial palace.
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Gratian was born in 359. His father Valentinian, a thick necked general in the service of Emperor Constantius II was a few years off his eventual promotion as Purple Imperial in 364. Gratian shared his father's newfound status and In 367, Gratian became co-emperor (in charge of the coloured crayons and blowing up balloons)In 374 — still wearing a short toga — Gratian was married. His chosen spouse was the equally youthful Constantia, daughter of former emperor Constantius II and therefore the last family link to Constantine the Great. Gratian accepted his father's desperate attempt to link their fortunes to a more prestigious dynastic legacy, but forced his child bride to stay in her own fluffy-toy-filled bedroom whilst he played games in his bedroom.
In 375 Gratian's father died suddenly, whilst in a fully fisted argument with a bunch of illegal German tourists. Gratian took over his father's imperial possessions, but his armies passed a vote of no confidence. They said Gratian had 'soft hands and a talcum-powdered bum' and they threatened to rebel. Knowing that upsetting the military was always a career-shortening move, Gratian attempted to appease his angry legions. He offered to include his younger brother Valentinian in the new imperial set-up — and no one was more surprised than he when the legions accepted his offer. In practise, this meant the Western Roman Empire was now in the hands of two boys: Gratian in Trier on the Rhine, with Valentinian the Younger in Rome.
Frontiers and the East
Now that he was an emperor, Gratian had to show his army he was worthy of the position by getting down and dirty with his soldiers. Gratian hated to do this and didn't trust any of his troops not to kill him. So got himself a bodyguard of Alans, a people from the Russian steppes where every man was called Alan.
As usual the various German tribes were causing the biggest problem. They were now claiming to asylum seekers, on the run from The Huns. One group called the Goths were especially difficult but chose to swim the Danube frontier and end up within the Eastern Roman empire as contrilled by Gratian's uncle Valens. Despite the blood link, Gratian had no time for uncle who had acquired a reputation of a sadistic pervert. He was also the wrong type of Christian (being an Arian which means bugger all to anyone now but meant a lot then).
Gratian agreed to assist the East Roman army but declined to travel fast as he had an upset stomach. By the time they caught up, Gratian's soldiers were greeted by a flock of crows picking out the eyes and entrails of former work colleagues. Valens (being short to start with) was already reduced to a few bones and chewed finger nails by the hungry carrion. There was a vacancy to fill.
Now any other emperor would have just taken over the other half of the empire but Gratian just gave it away to the soldier standing next to him. This was Theodosius the Spaniard - otherwise known as Theodosius the Great. Gratian the Overgenerous had done it again.
Saints, Popes and Pagans
There had been many signs earlier that Gratian had been 'got at' by the Christians but considering how knock kneed he was when defending his own interests, Gratian was an easy conquest. In fact Gratian was less of military man then either of Bishop Ambrose of Milan and Pope Damasus in Rome. The former had been a soldier and the latter had organised a massacre of opponents in a disputed papal election. Gratian was no match for these two thugs in cassocks. They cared less about the Roman empire's internal stability but were dead keen on something more important:the elimination of paganism.
In theory since 313, the Christians were just one religious group amongst others who were allowed to build churches, ring bells and convert people. Roman emperors since Constantine the Great had been Christian, with just Julian the Apostate coming back out as a retro-pagan. For awhile with the Christians split in a bitter feuding over the exact family arrangements in Heaven but that had been resolved when Valens had died. Now all Christians in authority were Nicene adherers and Ambrose and Damasus insisted Christian taxpayers should no longer fund the publically supported pagan temples.
Supported by Theodosius in the East, Ambrose and Damasus made their point more obvious by supporting Christian riot mobs to attack the temples. Some took it further and ransacked a few synagogues too but official anti-semitism was held back for now. Only the Senate which was full of ancient and rich pagan families declined to support the new Edicts of Intolerance . Gratian ordered his soldiers to take away the senators soft cushions and melted down a huge brazier the senators were using as the 'Altar of Victory' - and a handy way to cook sausages to snack on during some droning speech. In a final act, Gratian abandoned the title of Pontifex Maximus. This title all emperors had held since Augustus as guardians of the old gods and protector of vestal virgins. It also granted free entry to some of Rome's most exclusive and sauciest clubs. Gratian gave this title to Pope Damasus without a receipt or the promise of a refund. The Rome of the Caesars was now in the custody of Friends of Jesus. Gratian preferred to move north to Milan and stay there.
Rebellion and Death
In 383 Gratian's wife died and he married someone more to his liking, a woman called Laeta. May be this or a general dislike of Gratian's less-than-heroic leadership persuaded legions in Britannia to rebel. They elected their own emperor Magnus Maximus, a friend and probable relative of emperor Theodosius. Gratian sent a letter to Theodosius complaining about Maximus and marched with an army to locate the rebel. But it was Gratian's troops who deserted him in Gaul, even his 'Alans' ran away. Gratian surrendered on the promise he would be spared and was then promptly knifed to death at a banquet to celebrate Maximus's success.
Considering all the favours and powers Gratian had given to the Christians, it is surprising he wasn't remembered too well. Or rather, what happened all the glory went to Theodosius instead when he was finally able to close down official paganism a few years later. Ambrose and Damasus both died as richly rewarded saints. Gratian's posthumous prize was..nothing.
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Fire heavily damaged a Greenville sports shop and police tell WITN it is a case of arson.
Fire broke out at Gordon's Golf, Ski & Snowboards on East Arlington Boulevard around 8:50 p.m. Thursday night.
While firefighters were able to get the fire out in less than a half-hour, they say a majority of the 7,000 square foot building was destroyed.
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Touched by aims of Shear Charity Ball, companies and organizations contributed 56m/- to be used to support fistula surgery at Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) and water and sewage maintenance at Amana District Hospital.
Organizers of the Charity gala planned to raise 50m/- for the two charitable activities but the money exceeded by 6 m/- and the chairperson of the committee Shekha Nasser thanked companies , organizations and individuals who contributed the money .
Shear Charity Ball is organized to cerebrate the existence of Shear Illusions and all the money raised at the event are used for to help various charity organizations in the country.
The function was spiced up by performances from Tanzania House of Talent (THT) and Mutati dancers from Kenya.
Merrymakers and guests who attended the function could not resist the temptation of dancing along with pure and mature music performed by THT and the Kenyan group.
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The Tanzania group also showed the gathering their ability to dance salsa.
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After the performance it was time for speeches and first to speak was Shekha Nasser who is the chairman of the organizing committee she thanked all those who made the function a success.
She also said there more to be done as the country record over 3,000 cases of fistula women annually but only 700 are repaired
Shekha explained that fistula is curable and could be prevented through improving health services and road infrastructure which very often prevent ailing people to assess health facilities..
"I am really grateful to companies, organizations and individuals who have decided to help contain this problem in women. It is my hope that the money raised will give some women with fistula a new lease of life and also maintain water and sewage system at Amana Hospital," she said.
She also asked other companies and organizations to sponsor the event next year; she said sponsoring the event is of great importance as it helps to change the life of a suffering woman for good.
On her part, the guest of honor at the event, Chief executive officer of Benjamin Mkapa HIV and Aids Foundation, Dr Ellen Senkoro thanked Shear Charity Ball Committee for organizing the annual event which she said would help change the lives of fistula women in the country
She also identified some contributing factors to an increase in the number of obstetric injuries like fistula as gender disparities, lack of education, harmful cultural practices and limited resources.
"Am really happy for what you are doing , let me assure every one who contributed to this noble cause that the money and materials you have given will help to change the life of a fistula suffering woman somewhere " she said
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Soto on Sunday officially resigned as executive director of the Allegiant Battle for Veterans football games. He also has launched The Honor Group which, like the Battle for Veterans, will pay tribute to servicemen and women, on what Soto plans to be a national level.
"I wanted to expand outside this region," Soto said Monday. "We're pretty excited."
Soto began the Battle at the Capital in 2010. What started as a weekend of local high school football games and activities intent on honoring veterans and Wounded Warriors later became known as the Battle for Veterans and included youth football games and the Battle of the Badges contest between Placer County and Nevada County Sheriff's deputies. Last year, the battle spanned two weekends, hosted by Del Oro in Week Zero and played in Southern California the next weekend.
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Taylor will help schedule games. Brian Webb of Brian Webb Design built the website www.thehonorgroup.org, and Soto described director of events Dan Armentrout as a "key architect" of Joe Weider's health and fitness line.
School assemblies will include an honor guard, speeches from veterans, multimedia viewing and more.
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"It's important for kids to know what it feels like for a mom," Soto said. "I just think America needs to hear that."
The Honor Group also has developed an event known as Honor Week 7, a full week of support for veterans to be held in the seventh week of football season.
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The Tanzanian government has finally suspended the purchase of expensive and luxurious Japanese vehicles in a move aimed at reducing lavish spending amid a limping economy.
For a decade now we have been strongly questioning the government's audacity to buy expensive vehicles which even a good number of developed countries don't use for government business.
At the beginning we were branded as anti-government because of our questioning the wisdom behind the purchase of the four-wheel vehicles. But, since our mission wasn't to discredit the government or the ruling party, we stood firm and continued to challenge the wisdom behind the procurement of the Japanese fuel guzzlers.
The media, activists and section of politicians joined forces in questioning the 'wisdom' of a poor country like Tanzania to buy expensive vehicles for the government. To put things into perspective, a single Toyota Landcruiser costs over Sh200 million - or six tractors which could be used by hundreds of farmers.
To provide a government official with the Sh200 million comfy car, which is equivalent to constructing ten primary school classrooms or tuition fees for 50 university students a year, was a curse and shame to our leaders. This lavishness couldn't be defended by anybody in their right mind, except by greedy and corrupt officials who don't care about the well-being and future of this country.
Apart from being expensive in terms of price, these vehicles are also expensive to operate and maintain, especially in a poor country like Tanzania.
The vehicles were meant for well-to-do people, mainly businesspeople, but in Tanzania they became a status symbol and a pride of top government officials.
For instance, the recent reshuffled cabinet has a total of 55 ministers and their deputies, and since each one of them must be provided with one, the fuel guzzlers will cost the country a whopping Sh11 billion.
This cost is of course apart from the monthly operational bills, which The Guardian on Saturday failed to obtain because the Ministry of Works apparently does not maintain up-to-date data on how much it costs to operate a minister's or a deputy minister's fancy vehicle.
But we are told that a single such vehicle running on Dar es Salaam's reasonably good roads, consumes between 90 and 100 litres weekly, while after every 5,000km it costs between Sh700,000 and Sh800,000 for regular maintenance. This means that fuel and maintenance cost roughly Sh1.6 million every month for each vehicle.
However, after a decade-long public cry, the government has finally ditched these expensive vehicles. This is a laudable move, but our question is: Why did it take so long to cancel the procurement of these fuel guzzlers?
For more than ten years, Tanzanians have borne the brunt of these classy vehicles simply because the government either didn't care or it was not firm in making decisions, whereby it took one step forward and two steps back. During the decade of dilly-dallying we, as a nation, have lost billions of shillings which could have come in handy to fund more deserving development projects.
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It's a new twist on the all-too-common convenience store robbery.
Colorado Springs police responded to yet another of those robberies late Sunday night, at the 7-Eleven at Briargate and Union--but this time, they think the robbery may have been faked.
According to responding officers, the clerk told police a man entered just before midnight and approached the counter, demanding cash. After handing money over, the employee told police, the crook shoved him to the ground and knocked him unconscious.
But when the alleged victim was taken to the hospital, medical staff were unable to find any injuries. The investigation began raising questions; police say the clerk's story was not matching any of the evidence that officers were uncovering.
After interrogating the employee, police determined that he was the one who committed the theft, and not a random suspect. Officers tell 11 News the employee took $4,700 in gift cards and cash, then crafted the fake report to draw attention away from himself.
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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - I had ESPN on the other day and couldn't
tell if the NBA playoffs had begun.
Ah, just kidding about that. You know, uh, because all ESPN bores us with is
its continual droning on and on about the NBA and how important all of these
first-round matchups are.
Just wait until the NFL Draft is over. It will be all hoops all the time.
The NHL? Go away because we don't show your games anymore. And now you want us
to acknowledge you exist? Please. Maybe we'll show a couple highlights. Maybe.
Major League Baseball? Unless the New York Yankees are playing the Boston Red
Sox and we're televising it (which ESPN only does 418 times a season), the rest
of you can go pound sand with the NHL.
All of this is a shame, really, because, to a degree, ESPN is so popular, but
when you force something down someone's throat they're usually not too happy
about it. And that's what's being done with the NBA.
We get it. Enough already. Let us enjoy the games. And let us take a look at
where we stand as the early part of the postseason gets rolling. We're not
going to pick a champion in this space today, that will come a little down the
road. This is more about what is happening now.
Let's start out West. Normally, in any discussion of the NBA, the talk starts
in the East and begins with the Miami Heat, but we're going to switch it up a
The big reason being is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers without Kobe.
Kobe is one of my all-time favorite players, but when he tore up his Achilles -
a nasty, nasty injury - you just had to shake your head.
He seemed like a guy immune to such a fate, but now one wonders when, or if,
he'll ever get back to what he was.
His team scrapped and scraped just to make it into the playoffs, and even
finished seventh to avoid Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, but
without their maestro leading the orchestra, the Lakers will fold up and go
away against the San Antonio Spurs.
Now, nobody roots for injuries, let alone to one of the game's all-time greats,
but if you're a Spurs fan, life just got a lot easier with Bryant out.
I thought San Antonio was going to make it to the Western Conference finals
anyway, but the path was a little littered by the Lakers until Bryant went
down. Nonetheless, a Spurs-Thunder matchup will be intriguing in a couple of
In the East, let's look at the Heat. They are such an overwhelming favorite in
their conference that a ton of talk seemed to be about how to avoid playing
them in the first round.
To that I just ask, what's the difference?
They are not going away and if you're an Eastern Conference team hoping to win
the NBA title, you're going to have to beat them at some point.
Oh, boy, we don't have to play Miami in the first round! Oh, no, we won our
first-round series and now we have to play Miami. That's pretty much how the
deal works, fellas.
You can light all the candles, and rub all of the rabbit's feet you want, but
if you want to do away with them, you better be bringing it for seven games.
But enough about the Heat for now. Growing up a Philadelphia 76ers fan, it's
odd to be writing this, but I feel a little bad for the Celtics.
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the New York Knicks will see to that.
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Of course, being this early in the playoffs, there will be upsets at some point
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Democrats and Republicans alike are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during -- or just after -- the Nov. 6 presidential election.
Both parties have amassed lawyers and volunteers to watch polling places and appeal to local election officials if problems arise.
Campaign officials say it's possible that one candidate could win the popular vote but lose the all-important Electoral College tally. That's what happened in 2000 when George W. Bush defeated Al Gore after a contentious recount in Florida.
Perhaps the most nightmarish result next month would be a 269-269 Electoral College tie between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney. That result is unlikely but far from impossible.
The U.S. House would choose the next president in such a case.
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Through its corporate social responsibility, mobile network firm Zantel has spent 12m/- in the purchase of 10 motorcycles for community policing and water well drilling in Zanzibar.
This was revealed at a press conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday by Zantel commerce director Mohamed Mussa. He said apart from donating motorcycles and drilling water wells, the company expects to contribute more in education and sports before the end of this year.
"We don't only give back to the society in the Isles, but also in the Mainland as witnessed during the flood disaster last year when we played our part to make sure that we support our customers and flood victims as part of our responsibility," he noted.
He said in the Isles the firm has allocated the budget of USD5m for corporate social responsibility for this year alone.
Zantel Chief Commercial Officer Ahmed Mokhles said his office has launched two exciting new offers, 'Freedom' and 'Uhuru', for all its customers in Tanzania, making Zantel the most affordable network in the country.
"With 'Freedom' offer, our customers in the Mainland will be able to call for half a 0.50/- per second all day and also call other networks for 2/- per second all day. To top up the customers will also be able to call five popular international destinations for only one shilling per second," he said.
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Frostbolt is a mage ability learned at level 12 for those with the Frost specialization. It deals frost direct damage and chills the target, slowing its movement speed. This spell is the primary source of damage for a frost mage. In addition to placing a debuff that increases the damage of certain spells against the target, Frostbolt can also be used to heal the mage's water elemental.
Modified by
- [Presence of Mind] (talent)
- [Ice Floes] (talent)
- Glyph of Icy Veins
- Item Level 25
- Major Glyph
- Classes: Mage (Frost)
- Requires level 25
- Use: Permanently teaches you this glyph.
Your Icy Veins now grants 30% multistrike instead of spell haste.
- Sell Price: 1
Patch changes
- Patch 5.4.0 (10-Sep-2013) Frostbolt now deals 10% less damage and no longer increases the damage of any spells. The damage for those spells have been increased instead.
- Patch 5.2.0 (5-Mar-2013): Frostbolt now deals 32% more damage.
- Patch 4.1.0 (26-Apr-2011): Frostbolt damage has been increased by 10%.
- Patch 3.3.3 (2010-03-23): Spell power scaling on this spell has been increased by approximately 5%.
- Patch 3.3.0 (08-Dec-2009): The tooltip on this ability will now update properly from all talents which increase its damage by a percentage.
- Patch 3.2.0 (04-Aug-2009): The mana cost on these spells has been reduced by approximately 15%.
- Patch 3.0.3 (04-Nov-2008): Reduced the mana cost of Fireball, Frostbolt, Frostfire Bolt, Arcane Blast, Arcane Missiles, and Arcane Explosion.
- Patch 2.1.0 (22-May-2007): Damage on rank 12 was increased slightly to ensure it did more damage than rank 11 at all levels.
- Patch 1.6.0 (12-Jul-2005): Targets that are immune to movement slowing effects will no longer be affected by Frostbolt's movement slowing effect. Damage will still be caused.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU coach Les Miles says punter Brad Wing has been suspended for ninth-ranked LSU's game against No. 14 Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl for an unspecified violation of team rules.
The announcement of Wing's suspension on Thursday means sophomore punter from Australia will be replaced in the lineup by freshman Jamie Keehn, who is also Australian.
Wing has averaged 44.8 yards on 59 punts for the Tigers this season.
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It's Official: Mariah Carey Will Judge "American Idol" Next Season
The rumors were TRUE . . . and now it's official: MARIAH CAREY will judge "American Idol" next season. Fox confirmed that it's a done deal yesterday.
--Mariah also released this statement: Quote, "I'm so excited to be joining 'Idol' . . . I can't wait to get started in a couple months. It's going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back."
--Initial reports said it's a one-year deal worth $12 MILLION . . . the same amount JENNIFER LOPEZ got for her first season. But sources tell TMZ she's getting $18 MILLION, which trumps the $15 million BRITNEY SPEARS got to do "X Factor".
--It's too early to say if Mariah is open to sticking around beyond one season . . . but "Idol" doesn't seem concerned with that. Producer NIGEL LYTHGOE says, quote, "I would like to see the judges change every year."
--Since the show is entering its 12th season, the revolving judges would allow for it to keep from getting stale . . . and for them to get bigger, more active celebrity judges who can't afford to step away from their careers for more than a year.
--Fox noted that RANDY JACKSON was "instrumental" in bringing Mariah to "Idol", which makes sense since he's her manager. This could mean that Randy will return as a judge . . . and not be switching to a "mentoring" role.
--For what it's worth, so-called "sources on the show" say Mariah was a, quote, "nightmare to work with" when she was a guest mentor back in Season Seven.
Jennifer Lopez Has Some Advice for Mariah Carey
JENNIFER LOPEZ has some advice for MARIAH CAREY . . . who's basically taking over her seat on "American Idol".
-- J-Lo says, quote, "Just enjoy the journey. There is pressure as far as the live shows go, but you know what? Just remember you're there at the end of the day to help those contestants grow and to get to the end and to get to that finale.
--"And whenever I thought about that it always made my job a little less pressure-filled and a little easier, because it's not about you. It wasn't about me, it was about them.
--"It was about helping them and that always made it a lot of fun for me. I'm going to miss it a lot."
--Technically, this advice was for ANY new judge. She said this over the weekend, before the news was official. However, she did comment on the rumor, and said she thought Mariah would be a good judge.
There Was Some Kind of Disturbance at the Jackson Family Home in California
The Jackson family drama continues. And things are getting weird. Yesterday, there was some kind of disturbance at the family home in Calabasas, California . . . and police were called.
--RadarOnline.com says that JERMAINE, RANDY and JANET JACKSON showed up and tried to take MICHAEL'S kids, Paris, Prince and Blanket.
--A source says, quote, "It was just total chaos . . . Randy was telling Prince Michael he had to leave with them and that he had a private jet chartered to take them all to Arizona to see Katherine.
--"Prince firmly held his ground and told Randy he wasn't going anywhere with them. The security detail prevented the three of them from taking the kids out of state. The cops had to be called.
--"Paris was absolutely hysterical and kept telling her uncles to just bring her grandmother home."
--The source claims this was going to be a PUBLICITY STUNT so Michael's siblings could get some pictures into the tabloids of the kids with their grandmother KATHERINE . . . whom they reportedly STILL haven't heard from.
--The source adds, quote, "Now that Paris and Prince are old enough, they understand why Michael didn't have much of a relationship with anyone in the family except for Katherine."
--Last night Paris Tweeted, quote, "8 days and counting . something is really off , this isn't like her at all .. i wanna talk directly to my grandmother!!"
--Now . . . X-17 Online spoke to a source who's blaming all of this on Katherine's nephew Trent. He's the guy who filed the missing persons report on Katherine Saturday night.
--This source claims that he refused to let Michael's siblings into the house . . . and seems to be manipulating the kids. He's also allegedly part of an ongoing investigation into ELDER ABUSE against Katherine.
--And he's convincing Paris to post Tweets against her aunts and uncles.
--HOWEVER . . . Trent was hired by Michael several years ago to take care of Katherine. And there are sources that say he's very loyal to her and he's doing everything he can to protect Michael's kids from their greedy aunts and uncles.
Robert Downey Jr. and Will Smith Top a List of the 100 Most Valuable Stars
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. and WILL SMITH top a list of the 100 Most Valuable Stars compiled by a website called Vulture.com.
--The site actually came up with a complicated formula that took into account factors like box office grosses, magazine covers, likeability, Oscars, critical reactions and "studio value", which was determined by polling top-level studio execs.
--Here's the Top 10:
#1.) Robert Downey Jr.
#2.) Will Smith
#3.) Johnny Depp
#4.) Denzel Washington
#5.) Brad Pitt
#6.) Matt Damon
#7.) Clint Eastwood
#8.) Angelina Jolie
#9.) Meryl Streep
#10.) George Clooney
Is There a Carly Rae Jepsen Sex Tape?
A supposed SEX TAPE featuring "Call Me Maybe" singer CARLY RAE JEPSEN hit the World Wide Web of Celebrity Porno yesterday.
--Carly is denying the tape is legit though. Yesterday she Tweeted, quote, "Crazy morning. Discovered that someone put up a sex tape claiming to be me. Ridiculous. Obviously not me."
The Minions from "Despicable Me" are Getting a Spin-Off Movie
The "Minions" from the movie "Despicable Me" are getting their own spin-off movie. A 2014 release is planned.
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Crystal Release isn't on there and since we have speculated on some of these why can't we just put it under Earth and Wind? after all thats the only possible combination left. (Evilpuppy (talk) 06:22, April 13, 2013 (UTC))
Its being left out due to the fact that it is a anime only nature. And it makes no since anyway for it to be Earth + Wind.Umishiru (talk) 08:37, April 13, 2013 (UTC)
Advanced natures are not just mixing two Natures together
Example Blaze, which comes from a fire based KKG jutsu, but doesn't have any mixed natures together. But is an unatural one, so it is an Advanced nature.
This should be at least mentioned, that it's either mixed natures or an unique/unnatural one not a basic nature.


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Dozens of new charges have been filed against the man accused of secretly videotaping pepole inside a Tarboro fitness center's tanning bed.
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I will post my most entertaining battles here. Feel free to leave comment or simply just enjoy the vids.
I play only Lawtia as my main sphere, sometimes I mix it with gowen.
My favorite is Mid Lawtia/Big Lawtia. These days I'm experimenting with Gaieshart, still struggling to find the perfect combo for him.
(Playing mid lawt file isn't so easy, because when you overwhelm your file with only Mid levels, you are vulnerable to low level rushes
at least from my experiences with it)
Recently I started to enjoy saving awesome battles. I might not have many yet, but I will add them here whenever I stumble across to them.
Opponent: MD units + Command Model ("Wretched Dolls!!")
I am Exeth a.k.a. Alterer along with my scythe Xcelus I rule the Darkest Star. I live by my passion... Pure destruction. Although, that's not all I'm interested in. I'm also passionate in facing dire situations in the form of fights to the death. You can call it one of my personal hobby. Yes, that is why I gather those with the same lust for battles and venture the land of Lavato in search for the ultimate battle. I will share all my stories here for you to witness. Hopefully, these stories will bring your desires of battles to life!
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Main objective: To break through all Folrart defenses and subdue Aliria as requested by Zugateroza the Undead King.
Current location: Folrart Kingdom
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I know you were probably expecting a long blog about the Royal Wedding that occurred this morning, but I couldn't bring myself to bring you more coverage of this extravaganza. Besides, it's being called the wedding of the year and we all know that YOUR wedding is the wedding of the year.
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"We are planners, and love knowing what's going to happen in advance. We love our big ole paper desk calendar. It has big white squares for every day of the month so we can, get this, write things down. It's like a security blanket for our social life. Unfortunately, not a lot of other people use our strategy, or else they play along with us (Wouldn't miss it for anything!) and then they don't show up. (Portlanders? You're on notice for that, btw. Forget 'Rose City,' we're going with 'Flake City.' Just say 'no' if you don't wanna go!) The point is that we have a huge list of unbelievably fun & festive sales & events this week in our Hip Happenings, listed below. Don't miss a single one, and be sure to mark your calendars.
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text: The Department of Music at UAH is pleased to welcome pianist, Dr. Melody Ng and baritone, Dr. Aaron Cain, as Assistant Professors of Music beginning in August 2013. Drs. Ng and Cain will join the full-time music faculty as tenure-earning artist-teachers in piano and voice, respectively. The Department of Music and UAH is fortunate to have attracted these phenomenal talents to our faculty; they will be tremendous resources to our students and the Huntsville community, alike. Please take a moment to read their distinguished biographies below. Dr. Ka Man "Melody" Ng Is a native of Hong Kong. She was the first-prize winner in numerous competitions, including Neale-Silva Young Artists' Competition, Badger Collegiate Competition, MTNA (State & Regional) Young Artist Competition, UW Beethoven Piano Competition and Irving Shain Woodwind & Piano Duo Competition. Her appearances include broadcasted performances on Wisconsin Public Radio and at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Ms. Ng has also performed with the Concord Chamber Orchestra and Lawrence symphony Orchestra, and in both the 9th and 10th Annual World Piano Pedagogy Conferences. As a prize-winning collaborative pianist, she currently performs concert tours and gives workshops with The Kat Trio throughout the Midwest. In addition to her performance career, Ms. Ng currently teaches various programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison, including Group Class Piano and Secondary Piano at the Keyboard Department, Adult Piano Studies at the Division of Continuing Studies, and Piano Pedagogy Lab & Piano Pioneers Outreach Program. She has previously served on the faculty at Lawrence University and Piano Odyssey Summer Camp. An active clinician and scholar, Ms. Ng has given workshops and presentations at the National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Forum, Piano Pedagogy Symposium, and Wisconsin Science Festival. This spring, she will present papers at the 21st European Association for Music in Schools Conference in Belgium, the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Association Biennial Convention in Nova Scotia, the 9th Asia Pacific Symposium on Music Education Research in Singapore, College Music Society's Southern Chapter Regional Conference, and the Texas Music Teachers Association Convention. Her presentation, "Fusion: Amalgamation of Technology and Music in Class Piano", is recently featured in the Music Teachers National Association e-Journal publication. Ms. Ng is very involved in the community. She currently serves as the President of the Music Teachers National Association Collegiate Chapter - UW Madison, which organizes free concerts for the Madison area, and provides free wellness and music workshops for students and music teachers. She also coordinates the Sound Health Community Program, a partnership between UW Hospital and UW-Madison School of Music that brings music to the health care environment. Ms. Ng is currently a senior teaching assistant and dissertator in Piano Performance & Pedagogy at University of Wisconsin - Madison, and has a doctoral minor in Business. She received the double-degree in Piano Performance and Economics from Lawrence University. Her teachers include Anthony Padilla, Christopher Taylor, and Jessica Johnson. Dr. Aaron Cain Has performed and recorded with a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles, most of which have made early music their focus. Groups withwhom he has performed as a soloist include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra and Ensemble VIII. He has also sung with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Cappella Romana, Musica Angelica, the Cascade Consort, the Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Vox Resonat and the Berwick Chorus of the Oregon Bach Festival. 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Miami - January 30, 2012 - Now celebrating 20 years as a luxury innovator, Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduces a bold, full-color brochure containing a 14-month look at the ultra-luxury line's all-inclusive itineraries for March 2012 through May 2013. The new Voyage Collection features cruises to the world's most exotic destinations, including Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and the Americas on the all-suite Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator.
The 234-page Voyage Collection provides information on each cruise, highlighting the number of free unlimited shore excursions offered on each sailing, a hallmark of Regent Seven Seas Cruises' luxury offerings. In a dedicated section, guests can read descriptions of a selection of complimentary tours, ranging from cycling through the Konvale Valley in Croatia and wine tasting in the south of France to a jeep ride through the Tijuca Forest in Brazil and riding an elephant in Phuket.
The brochure's sleek design is complemented by new interior photographs of the recently renovated Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. Emerging from drydock in 2011, both all-balcony, all-suite vessels showcase elegantly refurbished suites and public areas, from new ultra-plush carpeting throughout the ship to suite updates, including new wallpaper, fabrics, curtains, décor and art.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises' new Voyage Collection also introduces Sette Mari at La Veranda – a new intimate Italian dining experience. Beginning in June 2012, each evening, the popular daytime buffet venue La Veranda will transform into Sette Mari, where guests will choose from an extensive menu of authentic antipasti and Italian specialty items paired with distinctive fine wines, all cooked
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Oh well, at least thanks for clarifying. Energy X ∞ 19:58, December 4, 2012 (UTC)
Hey, I'd like to ask you a question. Why is it against the rules to go onto the chat without editing at least 10 times? —Preceding unsigned comment added by BlazeTheCat 9 (talk • contribs)
That's what i mean- Why Is It against the rules?
How have you been?
Hey there! Boy, it sure has been quite a while. I just haven't had the time as my high school career nears its end. You seem to be doing well, an admin you are! I was just getting distracted from an essay, when I decided to pay the old Pokémon Wiki a visit. I hope things are going well and that you continue to be a good role model. Sorry for all that crud I did a while back, that was really stupid.
FireIsMy Passion 02:01, December 6, 2012 (UTC)
User of the Month poll
I made a new User of the Month poll, filled in Augusts winner and filled in the archive. I just thought it was about time for us to have a new poll as well we haven't since August. Rainbow Shifter 20:25, December 6, 2012 (UTC)
Yeah, I did notice that I was unblocked. I was also surprised to see that the limit was lowered to 10. I guess things have chenged seeing as how it would appear there isn't as much activity anymore. I dunno if I'll be back too long to do much. I've been busy lately with it being my senior year and trying to make sure I stay Valedictorian.
My Regards,
184.108.40.206 01:58, December 8, 2012 (UTC)
Oops, forgot to log in. FireIsMy Passion 02:02, December 8, 2012 (UTC)
My Name
Why does my name and a link to my userpage appear above in your talk page rules?
FireIsMy Passion 23:52, December 11, 2012 (UTC)
Because you were the last person to edit the page. Rainbow Shifter 23:59, December 11, 2012 (UTC)
Wow. Now I feel like an idiot.
FireIsMy Passion 01:25, December 12, 2012 (UTC)
Vaporeon Learnset
I'm asking why in the world you deleted the vaporeon learnsets. They are pages that we lack. They are not unneccessary. I'd have half a mind not to go through and add the delete category to all the other learnset articles out there after this incident, but I'm gonna choose not to do that.
FireIsMy Passion 22:18, December 15, 2012 (UTC)
Thanks. I don't know what that 98mal dude was thinking. FireIsMy Passion 22:28, December 15, 2012 (UTC)
Episode plots
Thanks, though I wisht there was someone else, so that I don't have to do it all by myself... Energy X ∞ 17:04, December 20, 2012 (UTC)
Administrative rights
As a previous administrator, who still checks up on this wiki, I ask that I can get my rights transferred over to this account. You can see from this edit that I am indeed Jazzi. I ask that I have my rights transferred so that I can do what I do by checking up, blocking users that need blocking and deleting pages that need deletion.
Also, Snow.js slows down the pages so it should be removed. EnemyPeacemaker (talk) 14:53, December 22, 2012 (UTC)
Well, since Christmas is near, I guess it is the time tha the background is changed. Can you do it? Energy X ∞ 08:28, December 23, 2012 (UTC)
So I have noticed. All right, if you think that is the best, so be it. Energy X ∞ 14:28, December 23, 2012 (UTC)
Oh, and Merry Christmas to you! Energy X ∞ 14:35, December 25, 2012 (UTC)
Heres the deal. I made a page about the soon-to-come game "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity". I don't know if you beilive me, or if you wanted it re-named, but heres a link showing proof that this game is going to happen. http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/pokemon-mystery-dungeon-opens-gates-to-infinity-on-3ds-in-marc/
Now, then, I do hope to see my page back up on this wiki.
...All right...for now...God of the Forge (talk) 02:20, December 26, 2012 (UTC)God of the Forge
Any bloglike things?
Hi, is there anywhere to like discuss things like a blog or something, I kinda wanna be active but it seems that there's nthing I haver to add to pages I want to see what people think of Junichi Masuda's announcement that Morimoto will be on Pokemon Smash on Jan. 6 almost a year after B2W2 was announced to see what people think it could be. 04:50, December 31, 2012 (UTC) Ynkrdlevin17 </div> </div>
Well on a wiki I am admin off we have blogs and forums. The forums this wiki has seems to be about help and stuff like that. the pages also have talk pages, but what I mean is a seperate thing like blogs would let users talk about their opionons about stuff that just came out in news like for instrance I am interested to see if people think a new game will be announced. I may be a little confusing but all I'm saying is if there's any posibilities for blogs? GO {{SUBST:YnkrD}} YANKEES 05:02, December 31, 2012 (UTC)Ynkrdlevin17
Oh, is there anything else? Like approved forums that talk about pokemon announcements in the news? I'mjust trying to find a way to contribute since there is no way I can come up with anything help any page alreadyGO {{SUBST:YnkrD}} YANKEES 05:08, December 31, 2012 (UTC)
Thank you very much :)GO {{SUBST:YnkrD}} YANKEES 05:14, December 31, 2012 (UTC)
Hey, I want to tell you that I finished all the Season 6 Plots. Although I'd really appreciate that someone adds the Plots as well, even if they are from latest Season... This takes a lot of time, I know, but for 9 days I'm off to school again and I will be able to add at least 2-3 max. plots per day then. Energy X ∞ 19:13, January 4, 2013 (UTC)
Wikia Gaming Alliance
|The Pokémon Wiki is formally invited to join the Wikia Gaming Alliance.
|The Wikia Gaming Alliance (WGA) is an alliance created by wikis hosted on Wikia. It is an alliance where each wiki helps each other out when help is needed. It also helps to connect the gaming wikis of Wikia to create an easier experience for readers.Wikis in the WGA will:
If the Pokémon Wiki is interested in joining the Wikia Gaming Alliance, then an admin should post a topic for the wiki (here) and include a filled out registration form, which is located here.
For more information on the Wikia Gaming Alliance, please check out the Wikia Gaming Alliance's website.
- I know but Jazzi said to him that he has to tell all admins about alliances (even though Rocket told me and I told you and we both agreed and at the time we were the only active admins but...) and then Rocket put this template on every admins talk page and Jazzi left a message to him saying: "No". I don't see why not and you did agree with me when he first told me about it (we agreed on chat I think). Rainbow Shifter 16:55, January 8, 2013 (UTC)
- I've been checking up on the wiki since the move. And I meant the active admins. And messages in chat does not count as visible discussion. – EnemyPeacemaker 18:01, January 8, 2013 (UTC)
Your signature is a bit over the top, do you think you could change it. Thanks. – EnemyPeacemaker 20:12, January 8, 2013 (UTC)
User Rights Changed
Hi, I'm Uni from PokéFanon. I received an email message today about my user rights being changed here, but I see no sign of it in the user rights log. The email said the summary was "No longer active". That's the same summary as some others today, but my name isn't there. Can you help explain this? Thanks, Universal Guardian 1003 21:44, January 9, 2013 (UTC)
- Oh. Also, the affiliates section's lower left corner isn't "rounded" like the rest of the corners. I don't think that's meant to look like that. - Uni (Again) 21:47, January 9, 2013 (UTC)
Editing issues
Hi Slayingthehalcyon, this user is keep adding that Fennekin is based on a Canine, I stated that it is not impossible because Fennekin is truly based on a Fennic Fox, ad if Fennekin is based on a Canine it can be based on every type of mammal in that section. That user isn't clear with that and is keep repeating that Fennekin is based on a Canine which that isn't true. Could you make that user clear before this starts out in a edit war which I really dislike to happen. Thank you. KidProdigy (Local Userpage ⁝ Local Talk) 09:06, January 13, 2013 (UTC)
PokéPower Member
Hi, Slayingthehalcyon.
I cam here to ask you that I would like to become a member of PokéPower, but I have no idea how I can nominate myself. I think that I've proven myself to be usefull for this wiki. Even so, if isn't time for me for that, then I would be happy to hear that. Regards, KidProdigy (Local Userpage ⁝ Local Talk) 14:52, January 14, 2013 (UTC)
- Well, two out of three I've surpassed, but the last one not. I am more active frequently so I have to wait first before I will place myself to become a member of PokéPower. Anyway, thanks, I will remind the link you gave me. Regards, KidProdigy (Local Userpage ⁝ Local Talk) 18:16, January 14, 2013 (UTC)
I remember you mentioning briefly about me taking over PokePower, but I was wondering if you still wanted me to do that? – EnemyPeacemaker 19:13, January 14, 2013 (UTC)
- I think I can set it up, unless it needs to be set up a certain way? – EnemyPeacemaker 19:19, January 14, 2013 (UTC)
- Will do ^^ I'm also going to update it so that it doesn't include the members that haven't edited in ages. – EnemyPeacemaker 19:23, January 14, 2013 (UTC)


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Innovative Carnegie Mellon Partnership Develops New Way to Calculate Shipping-related CO2 Emissions
Silver Spring, MD - November 16, 2006 – A pioneering program to offset shipping-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions, Carbonfree™ Shipping, is being launched today, according to Carbonfund.org. The program was designed in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University's Green Design Institute. It involves a breakthrough method for calculating shipping-related carbon dioxide emissions. The first four companies to participate in the program are BetterWorld.com, Evogear, 3r Living, and alonovo.com.
How the Program Works
When a shipment travels from a warehouse to its destination, fossil fuels are burned, producing CO2. CO2 is one of the primary gases contributing to climate change. Carbonfund.org worked with a research team at Carnegie Mellon to design a proprietary method for determining how much CO2 is produced by each shipment.
The shipping industry moves billions of units every year and accounts for more than 600 million tons of CO2, according to US government figures. This is more than the CO2 emissions for the entire country of Canada. The Carbonfree™ Shipping program has the opportunity to revolutionize how this industry deals with its carbon emissions by providing an easy and affordable offset solution. A typical package will cost just a few pennies to offset the climate impact, depending on the weight of the shipment, the method of shipment, and the distance the package will travel.
How Carbon Offsetting Works
The initial program partners – BetterWorld.com, evo, 3r Living, and alonovo.com – have agreed to "offset" the CO2 created by their shipments. Carbon offsets zero out CO2 emissions from one source by reducing the emissions from another. For example, Carbonfund.org uses offset funds to support renewable energy projects such as wind and bio-fuels that reduce or offset CO2. Carbonfund.org also supports energy efficiency and reforestation projects that effectively rendering the activity "carbon neutral". Offsetting helps underwrite the development of a renewable energy infrastructure.
Starting today, all shipments from BetterWorld.com will be Carbonfree™, Evogear.com and 3r Living will offer the Carbonfree™ option to their customers; alonovo.com is integrating the option into their platform.
"This is a big step forward for the fast-growing carbon offset industry," says Eric Carlson, executive director of Carbonfund.org. "This program demonstrates that individuals and companies can have an impact on this global problem, one shipment at a time. It also proves that it's not nearly as expensive to deal with climate change as many people might think."
Professor Scott Matthews, project leader for Carnegie Mellon's Green Design Institute and an expert on the impact of material movement, agrees. "The application we've developed for this shipping program is scalable and can easily be modified to meet the needs of other businesses," Matthews said. "This methodology could have a very broad effect on the way we address commercially-produced CO2emissions."
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About Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org (http://www.carbonfund.org) reduces the threat of climate change by making it simple and affordable for any individual or business to reduce their carbon footprint and support climate-friendly projects. With its easy-to-use calculator, low offset cost per ton of CO2, and certified offset projects, Carbonfund.org is proving that anyone can reduce their impact on climate change easily and efficiently. Carbonfund.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a member of the EPA's Green Power Partnership, the Chicago Climate Exchange, and Ceres.
About Green Design Institute
Carnegie Mellon University's Green Design Institute is a major interdisciplinary research effort designed to make an impact on environmental quality through green design. The institute forms partnerships with companies, government agencies and foundations to develop pioneering design, management, manufacturing and regulatory processes that can improve environmental quality and product quality while enhancing economic development. Carnegie Mellon's researchers are developing practical pollution prevention technologies and lowering costs, by recycling scarce resources, using fewer materials and creating better products.
About BetterWorld.com
Can you fund literacy, care for the environment, and get a fair price on the books you want? Yep. You can at BetterWorld.com. BetterWorld.com offers almost 2 million used books for sale online. These reclaimed books are stored in on reused library shelving in a former paper plant in Mishawaka, IN. Every book is tied to literacy programs, their purchase helping to build schools, fill libraries and sponsor girls' scholarships worldwide. With free shipping in the USA and $2.97 shipping worldwide, BetterWorld.com offers great value for the conscious book buyer.
Better World Books (BetterWorld.com) was founded by three college friends who formed a social venture, a business with the mission to promote literacy. A single book drive at one university has grown into a nationwide effort with thousands of people involved, all looking to improve the quality of life for people through literacy. We believe that literacy gives people water to drink, imparts knowledge to eliminate disease, and develops self-esteem that enables people to make their mark on the world. Our story has taken us to places we had never seen. Our dream is to continue to work for those whom we have never met.
About 3r Living
Samantha Delman-Caserta and Mark Caserta opened their Brooklyn store in Spring 2004. Samantha's retail experience and Mark's background working on environmental issues inspired 3r Living, a home decor and lifestyle store dedicated to "Future Friendly Products." The response has been enthusiastic and gratifying. The products that you'll find both in the store and online are carefully selected with the principles of reducing waste, reusing unwanted or discarded materials, and recycling in mind. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. 3r.
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Professional skier, Bryce Phillips, started evo and launched Evogear.com out of his living room in 2001; the idea was to sell enough skis to support the endless winter lifestyle. Five years later evo is all grown up with over 40 employees and a landmark retail store in Seattle, but even with all the growth evo is still committed to the roots it was built on. This commitment is immediately evident walking into the Seattle headquarters; the "office" looks more like a group of friends hanging out than one of Washington's fastest growing businesses, and the standard question for any interview is always "Tell me your funniest story."
This unique blend of business in the front, party in the back, makes evo one of the most exciting places to buy skis, snowboards, wakeboards, and lifestyle clothing. The company is committed to implementing green practices and offers employee incentives to limit fossil fuel consumption. Whether it is lifestyle, marketplace, or sport, evo offers a healthy and balanced perspective toward life, and always remains totally customer focused.
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Price: 6 cookies/$12.50, 3.5oz each
Vermonter Cookies
Hearty cookie with maple syrup, flax seeds, sesame seeds, raisins, coconut and sunflower seeds.
Price: 6 cookies/$12.50, 3.5oz each
Bread Bites
A great salad topping or a highly addictive snack, these croutons are made from our all natural breads and keep for weeks
Price: $3.50
Rich flavors of chocolate and pistachios in our all-natural recipe using the finest dairy products, make this a delicious and satisfying treat with coffee or on its own.
Price: 6 pieces/$12.00