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Since the Aggies are gone I thought it would be good to start a new thread with information on the expansion of the conference....not your brainstorms but new information coming down the pike.
I'll start:
BYU board and their thoughts on the invite to the Big 12
BYU Future Affiliation Poll • BYU Football • CougarCorner
AndrewAdamsKSL Andrew Adams
The sources in the @ChipBrownOB report say #BYU's relationship with ESPN could play a "key role" in the school being added.
I think BYU will get some strong assurances that the remaining 9 aren't going anywhere and then they will accept the invite.
Come on BYU!
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
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The #SEC has not received an application. Yet. Latest on Texas A&M's decision to leave the #Big12 - apne.ws/q4wW2a (@kristieAP) -dmz
Just said they hadn't received an application as of Wednesday (didn't say what time) and that there would be no further comment.
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So was the whole thing with the TT chanchellor from a day or two ago true? Said the Big 12 would go after Pitt, ND, and BYU?
hopefully whoever it is equals a great road trip for fb games!
Cougarboard is blowing up lol.
BYU to issue statement on Big 12 speculation
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Provo • Brigham Young University has announced that it will issue a statement late Wednesday afternoon regarding speculation surrounding BYU as a possible replacement for Texas A&M in the Big 12.
A&M announced Wednesday morning that it has formally told Big 12 officials of its decision to leave the conference, presumably to join the Southeaster Conference in 2012.
BYU has been mentioned in numerous media reports as a school that is at, or near the top of a list of candidates that could possibly replace the Aggies.
Should just merge these and rename it **OFFICIAL 2011 REALIGNMENT THREAD***
@BYUinsider Joseph
If this were good news #BYU would hold a press conference, the statement will be identical to Notre Dames last week. A big no thanks
Originally Posted by CyBer
Cougarboard is blowing up lol.
Oh my god that board makes my head explode. I have no idea how to follow a thread or find anything. That layout sucks.
Yeah the layout sucks, but it's funny to read all the threads. Seems like 99% of them want to be in the Big 12.
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hopefully whoever it is equals a great road trip for fb games!
I'm sure there are some great bars in Provo for the night before or after
Here's another article on why BYU should join
Kragthorpe: Why should BYU join the Big 12? Here are 64,000 reasons | The Salt Lake Tribune
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[Intro: Rick Ross]
God forgives, He's so honorable
But living amongst thieves and niggas like myself
You will not have that luxury
[Verse 1: Rick Ross]
I wake up excited, I made it through the night
Things I did in the dark, will it ever see the light?
My nerves should be a wreck, I got a bad chick
She keeps me erect, she loves my ad-libs
I think I'm a genius, hundred grand a fucking feature
I do at least three a week, roll up the fucking reefer
Went from Benihana to Bimini in Bahamas
Ten chains, no luggage, I'm a big timer
Niggas claim that they thugging when they dick-riding
My niggas rather walk, do they own brick climbing
On the block in my all white sneakers
Lord knows in my ten Jesus pieces
Pray for me cause you know a nigga doing wrong
My homie in the cell, so I had to write a poem
Count mills for the times that we had it hard
Asking for a hundred mill as I pray to God
[Hook: Rick Ross]
I do this for my niggas facing hard times
Can't be on them corners if you hustling part time
Ten chains on, Eric B with mob ties
Rakim flows, coming from the Pharcyde
Blood diamonds and my pieces from apartheid
Quick to quote a prayer, pull it from the archives
I pray for every soul that this music reaches
Bury me a G, ten Jesus pieces
[Verse 2: Rick Ross]
Young nigga coming up, they wanna gun you down
Drinking vodka in the memory of my nigga, damn (I miss you P-Nut)
Riding real slow on them all golds (we had them nigga)
Shopping for them Os when the mall close
Repping for your homies when they all gone
Get empowered then you put your dog on (Real shit)
All black tees, ten gold chains
At the Super Bowl, but we in the dope game
Ten years strong in the same trap
Ten years blowing on that strong pack
Lord knows that I wanna live right
But Lord knows what that Club Liv like (right)
Forty dollar tab meaning forty grand
Lil Wodie got it rolled up in a rubber band
Holding on the forty in his other hand
Ten chains on, smoking in the motherland
[Verse 3: Rick Ross]
I'm his poltergeist, niggas know I'm more than nice
All these jewels on, all Moissanites
I could see it in the sparkle cause it lackluster
Black card maxed out, damn black brother
White collar, black market
Chrome Smith and Wesson, back pocket
Eight shot, bitch I'm a top shotta
Screaming your affiliations, but that don't matter
I'm flyin' first class as the snakes slither
Never blackmail a motherfucking killer
On trial and they wanna execute me
It's really sad, just the fact they never knew me
True G to the core, feel my texture
A true G keeps it raw in his lecture
Keep it simple, white tee, new sneakers
Dope boy style, ten Jesus pieces
[Verse 4: Stalley]
Versace shirt, Jesus laying on the chest
Man I swear Big did it the best, I mean
Nas did it fresh, Jay did it fresh, I mean
Ye did it fresh, but man Big did it the best
And I was so impressed that I went and got ten
Now I'm stunting on these niggas cause I couldn't back then
Rose gold, yellow gold, a couple platinum
And I wear them all at once, I ain't trying to match them
I remember bumping Mack 10 and that deuce in the corner
Scraping up for a sandwich and a soda
Now my strength is up and I'm dangling chains off my shoulders
But no Jesus piece on mine, cause at times I feel ashamed
For the reason that I buy em
And they say, because I'm Muslim I shouldn't think about the shine
Or even put it in a rhyme
It's better things I could talk about or put my money towards
But for now, I'mma wear these ten chains and floss
[Outro: Rick Ross]
We untouchable
[Outro Skits]
Xolaal sama guys, dundu ben yoon la
Dangay dundu sa dundu, gemm Yalla
Ligeey, xalis, gnax, amoul nelaw, gnafè
Sa life yako dugal, ken du ko jappale
Yow ya ray sa bopp ba dee. Moy loolu
Mi historia es complicada, pero al final del dia valio la pena, porque ahora estoy trabajando con el jefe
Yo vivi en Colombia y vivi muchas cosas, me entiende?
Vi muertes...vi muertes...vi cuerpos en las calles, sangrando despues del colegio, con 12, 13 años viendo estas cosas en la calle
Y siempre queria venir para aqui otra vez, y me vine, y trabaje porque tenia otra mentalidad. Y cuando llegue aca entendi mi proposito: hacer dinero, ser rico para siempre
Dios perdona, yo no
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Special Needs Adoption: Being Comfortable With Uncertaintyfindingmagnolia
When we set out to do our first adoption, we had what we felt was a fairly extensive list of special needs that we would consider. Then when we were ready for adoption number two, we just blew the lid right off that list and made the list to end all lists, which even then couldn't contain everything that we'd be open to. Because the reality is that the special needs that kids most in need of families have are often rare, and the kind no one would think to put on a list. So from the beginning, I felt like we needed to get really comfortable with uncertainty. The initial uncertainty, of course, was what special need our child might have and if we would have even heard of it. Even though I knew we could end up with a child who had a need we hadn't heard of, I still thought that the need would fall into a certain category. I imagined all sorts of scenarios, and then Elvie's need ended up being so rare that it didn't factor into any of what I considered to be preparing myself by thinking of the possibilities. But still, I knew immediately that we could and would say yes if we were asked to be her parents.
In the beginning, there was very little information available about Elvie's diagnosis beyond photos of what she looked like externally and a vague x-ray and accompanying explanation. I asked during the first phone call with the agency if they would feel comfortable with a family being willing to move forward immediately, or if they felt it would be better if anyone interested in being Elvie's family would at least wait and find out what further tests would indicate. The agency representative said that they'd prefer that families have as much information as possible before making a decision, so I said yes, of course, that makes sense. In my heart, though, I knew that the only thing that made sense was that this baby needed a family, and we could be one to her.
It made me laugh a little when the CT scan done in Ethiopia was evaluated by a US doctor, and his response was that he could tell very little from the scan. Essentially, the information we had after waiting for the CT scan was the same limited information we had when we first asked about Elvie. We would have to wait to find out almost everything about her condition after we returned to the US. This is not uncommon in special needs adoption, or in adoption in general, and this was something for which we were prepared. We would say yes if we knew everything or if we knew nothing.
It has been fascinating to learn more about our daughter as time goes by. As much as I wish she weren't suffering as a result of her birth defect, learning about all of the intricacies of her needs has been quite an education. I look back to the time that we knew nothing and I am amazed by how much we know just a month after bringing her home. For example, she is more prone to urinary tract infections because of differences in her anatomy caused by her birth defect. I never would have guessed that, but two hospital stays later, one of which was solely for the treatment of a UTI, and I am getting comfortable with that reality.
Even with multiple MRIs and CT scans, there is still so much to learn about Elvie. There may be for her whole life. Having walked through what we've been through this far, I think that perhaps the most important thing an adoptive family considering special needs can do is to evaluate how comfortable they are with uncertainty. You're going to have a lot of uncertainties in adoption in general; if you adopt a child with special needs, you will likely have a lot more.
That said, I would go back and say yes again and again to Elvie, knowing what we know now and understanding more fully the depth of the uncertainties of the future. Special needs adoption is not for everyone, but it is very much for us. Elvie is very much for us. If I could go back to seeing her photo that first time and know that there would be multiple hospital stays, not just the one for her big surgery some months away, I would still look at her face on my computer screen and whisper, "If I'm the mother you need, then I very much want to be yours." There may be uncertainties about a lot of things about Elvie, but there will never be uncertainty about us wanting to be her family. And maybe that's all we really need to be certain about anyway.
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In Massachusetts, it must be the 50th anniversary "Bulger Brothers Public Service Day" instead? Or is it the 30th anniversary of free public assistance for Obama's illegal relative....the "Auntie Zenuiti Temporary Welfare Assistance Day"?
40 states now recognize the great President's 102nd birthday today .
Each year the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project asks governors from all 50 states to issue a proclamation declaring Feb. 6 "Ronald Reagan Day" in their respective states. Today, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project proudly commends the 40 governors -- Republicans and Democrats alike -- who have chosen to honor President Reagan's 102nd birthday.
"Ronald Reagan led America forward to defeat the threats to our prosperity of high taxes, inflation, and recession at home and a surging Soviet Empire abroad. He left America stronger, freer, and safer than the day he became President," said Grover Norquist, founder and chairman of the project.
Founded in 1997, the project works to encourage the naming of landmarks, buildings, and roads after President Reagan. Currently there are 108 domestic dedications in 28 states, and 14 international dedications in seven countries.
Examples of domestic dedications include the Reagan Elementary School in Omaha, the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway in Cincinnati, and even a Reagan bust located in a McDonald's – the Ronald Reagan Memorial Bust in Northport, Alabama.
In Nevada, the Mount Reagan Project is leading an effort to name a mountain in honor of the late president.
Recent international dedications include a statue in London, a statue in Budapest, and a statue in Warsaw.
All 30 GOP governors are issuing proclamations, as well as nine Democratic governors and one independent governor – Rhode Island's Lincoln Chafee. Eight Democratic governors have refused to issue proclamations (including Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick)


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Vogel rejoins USPS as top Mailing and Shipping Services exec
August 04, 2010
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced yesterday that Paul Vogel has been brought back into the fold as president, Mailing and Shipping Services.
Vogel, whom will assume his new role on August 16, is no stranger to the USPS. He is a 40-year USPS veteran, beginning his career there as a clerk/carrier in Boston and rising through the ranks in various positions in operations and logistics through his retirement in January 2009, when he joined Deloitte LLP as a director. Vogel replaces Susan Plonkey, who was named acting president in June.
Vogel's most recent role at the USPS was as managing director of Global Business and Senior Vice President, focusing on international business management, global network strategy and technology, international relations and international operations, including the USPS's five International Service Centers.
In his new role, Vogel will be responsible for all product management, product development, retail and commercial products and services, and commercial sales for the Mailing and Shipping Services group, which has annual revenues of $65 billion.
Vogel's return to the USPS comes at a time when the organization continues to lose money on a quarterly basis. Due largely to an ongoing diversion to electronic alternatives, including e-mailing business documents and online purchasing orders, as well as other electronic mailing processes, the USPS has been under difficult circumstances for more than three years. What's more, it is faced with the possibility of a projected $7 billion shortfall for Fiscal Year 2011.
"This is a real smart move by the USPS at the right time," said Doug Caldwell, president of ParcelResearch. "Vogel retired with a great track record. He took the International division, which was kind of fragmented, and consolidated it and built some partnerships with other organizations and entities on the international side as the USPS does not do any deliveries outside of the U.S., and he grew it during a difficult time…when there was not a lot of growth in our economy."
Caldwell added that having a USPS insider like Vogel in this position is key, due to his previous experience. And he pointed out that that his position is an important one at the USPS, given that Mailing and Shipping Services has significant growth potential compared to other USPS units.
The USPS also has challenges with pending rate increases and stiff private sector competition, which makes Vogel up to the challenge, said Caldwell.
"He is going to do exactly what he did on the international side…consolidate operations, make sure product offerings are clear and well-known to the shipping community so they can take advantage of the services and so that the USPS can streamline what the opportunities are and make sure the right people are in the right places underneath him," said Caldwell. "I would not be surprised to see some personnel changes along with some realignment. Having an insider who knows the ropes and how things work within the USPS and has a proven track record is a no-brainer.
The USPS has seen mail volume drop by more than 25.6 billion pieces—or 12.7 percent—in the last fiscal year, with total volume currently at 177 billion pieces. And the USPS also is working to restructure retiree health benefits for as many as 800,000 retirees, even though it only has an active work force of 596,000 career employees. Left uncorrected, that bill will reach $4 billion next year.
In an effort to remedy its fiscal woes, the USPS recently announced it is proposing price increases to get on better financial footing.
In a filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission, the USPS is proposing four-to-six percent price increases for various products, including its 18 Market Dominant products. These changes, if approved by the PRC, would take effect on January 2, 2011. The PRC's decision is due in early October.
Among the proposed USPS rate changes are:
-raising First Class Stamps to 46 cents, with a new Forever Stamp available in October;
-an 8 percent increase for Periodicals;
-a 5.6 percent increase for Standard Mail;
-6.7 percent increase for Package Services;
-a 5.2 percent increase for Special Services;
-a recommended increase for catalogs of 5.1 percent; and
-Standard Mail parcels increasing by about 23 percent.
The USPS said these prices changes would generate $2.3 billion for the last three quarters of Fiscal Year 2011 and an estimated $3 billion for the full 12 months of Fiscal Year 2012.
"We are facing this problem because of a massive drop in mail volume and the fact that the bulk of our costs are fixed by laws, contracts, or regulations. Our operating flexibility is severely limited right now," said Stephen M. Kearney, senior vice president, Customer Relations. "Our network is expanding by a million delivery points every year, and we are subject to a lot of legal requirements that limit our ability to reduce service commensurate with the decline in demand."
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I have always felt that Android phones have had a problem in finding differentiators. That is why many of them came packed with features, mostly software, that are at the best gimmicks. But it is hard to sell a phone on a gimmick, however good the gimmick might be. That is why of late some manufacturers have been looking at design to be the big differentiator. The most different phone as far as design goes has to be the LG G Flex, with its curved screen that can flex itself if needed.
Yes, with a curved screen you have a design that is bound to make some heads turn. But this is not just a gimmick of a design and seems very practical. The shape seems more conducive to making calls as it corresponds to the shape of the face. But you tend to poke your ear with the top of the phone.
The curve is also a bit awkward when you are carrying the phone in your shirt or jeans pocket. And, no it does not fit better in your back pocket. But the form factor is really innovative. In fact, the phone can take a bit of pressure and straighten up. This could be helpful if you accidentally end up sitting on the phone. Now you know why it is called Flex.
Another unique feature in this phone is the placement of the power and volume buttons. They are placed on the rear panel, bang under the camera. This seems a more natural place for these buttons as it is here that your finger rests while making a call. However, you have to fight years of muscle memory to get your brain to start using these buttons as default. The phone is also supposed to have a self-healing back cover. But the review unit I got already had a couple of scratches and I did not want to hurt it further. Obviously, it is not healing all that fast.
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Shouldn't someone add a picture?--Endomarru (talk) 06:14, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
I was wondering if 昼 in this case would be best translated as 'noon' rather than daytime? Given Gai has previously used the 'Morning' Peacock, I assume this may fit a little better? Thoughts welcome. Kazama Arashi (talk) 12:52, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
- Both could be proper translations in my opinion. 朝 (asa, morning) refers to the period of time between daybreak and about 9:00. 昼 (hiru, noon, daytime) refers to the period of time between about 9:00 and 15:00.
- Noon refers specifically to 12:00, but can also be used generally for the period between about 11:00 and 13:00. The same goes for midday, although that is more general than noon. Daytime generally refers either to the entire period of the day that the sun shines, or to the period between morning and afternoon, from about 9:00 to about 12:00.
- Going over the options, perhaps Midday Tiger would be best option. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 14:13, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
- Perhaps Noon Tiger could also be good option compared to the other technique, Morning Peacock's name, making them fit together, which i believ is an intend. --Gojita (talk) 00:12, August 20, 2010 (UTC)Gojitta
- Best translation probably won't be obvious until Guy opens the eighth gate. "Night Gecko" or something. ~SnapperTo 00:22, August 20, 2010 (UTC)
- Perhaps Noon Tiger could also be good option compared to the other technique, Morning Peacock's name, making them fit together, which i believ is an intend. --Gojita (talk) 00:12, August 20, 2010 (UTC)Gojitta
- The translation I read was Afternoon Peacock. Wouldn't that make more sense?Revan46 (talk) 06:04, August 20, 2010 (UTC)
- See the explanation above. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:03, September 1, 2010 (UTC)
Short Ranged? It looks at least medium to me :) ZeroSD (talk) 08:34, August 20, 2010 (UTC) Well friends I come here to inform you that Hiru = dawn and Dora is not tiger but Tora = Tiger. So the name is Hirutora Romaji right, then I ask them to change the name or take me to change
Is it "hirudora" or "hirutora?" (That other guy below me that was saying it should be Hirutora is NOT me.)18.104.22.168 (talk) 19:20, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
- It's Hirudora. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 20:02, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
Hiru = Dawn and Tora = Tiger, so it's jutsu is a Hirutora.
- Except it's not. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 12:23, October 9, 2010 (UTC)
Sorry for bringing this topic up again but even with the knowledge about rendaku I don't see why this jutsu is called Hirudora. As you can see on the pic, the fuurigana are ひるとら. So why going against the obviously correct name? Seelentau 愛議 22:57, December 17, 2010 (UTC)
- Check closer. The furigana (not fuurigana) say 「ひるどら」. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 01:03, December 18, 2010 (UTC)
- I can't, when I zoom in the quality is too bad. But I guess you're right, I was just curious^^ Seelentau 愛議 01:06, December 18, 2010 (UTC)
HiruTora is the correct.
I guess it is a S-rank technique because it requires seven of the eight gates to preform it and it is a unique technique that only Might Gai knows.... thoughts? DevilN (talk) 14:43, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
Probably, but since this technique wasn't oficially ranked it is just a speculation, and this site is not the proper place for speculations. Shadow Abyss (talk) 16:02, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
Why is it classified as a kinjutsu? Yeah, sure, Guy calls it "a one hit kill," but it isn't officially stated. Are there any sources to confirm this?126.96.36.199 (talk) 21:59, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
- The Eight Gates are a kinjutsu, so this is too by extension. ~SnapperTo 22:24, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
- Can we really say the gates are kinjutsu, though? They really aren't even a jutsu at all. Neither the Front Lotus, nor the Morning Peacock were said to be kinjutsu, either, as far as I remember. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 22:32, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
- I don't think jutsu are ever specifically said to be kinjutsu, are they? If at least one person decides it shouldn't be used, then its respective article gets a kinjutsu label. That said, if Kakashi disapproves of the Front and Reverse Lotus (and if that is fair grounds for kinjutsu), presumably jutsu higher up on the totem pole would be deserving as well. ~SnapperTo 23:03, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
- The databook implies that kinjtsu are always A-rank or above. Front Lotus doesn't fit this bill. Kinjutsu are also forbidden because they are either inhuman, or extremely dangerous to the user. Morning Peacock and Front Lotus don't pose any threat, nor are they inhuman. The same seems to go for Daytime Tiger. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 23:12, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
- I don't think jutsu are ever specifically said to be kinjutsu, are they? If at least one person decides it shouldn't be used, then its respective article gets a kinjutsu label. That said, if Kakashi disapproves of the Front and Reverse Lotus (and if that is fair grounds for kinjutsu), presumably jutsu higher up on the totem pole would be deserving as well. ~SnapperTo 23:03, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
- Yeah, Kakashi does say the Front Lotus is a kinjutsu. Sort of. In a way.
- Actually, he says: "Essentially, it is the same as a banned technique... using taijutsu of that speed puts an enormous strain on the legs and body..." (本来 禁止技にあたる...あれだけの高速体術は足や体に多大な負担をかける..., Honrai kinshiwaza ni ataru... Are dake no kōsoku taijutsu wa ashi ya karada ni tadaina futan o kakeru...)
- Interesting enough, Kakashi doesn't directly call it a kinjutsu. This in contrast to the Reverse Lotus, which is called a kinjutsu without any doubt, just a few chapters later. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 00:28, August 25, 2010 (UTC)
- And here I was thinking Viz's translation was just being needlessly unspecific. The Japanese is needlessly unspecific too. ~SnapperTo 03:09, August 25, 2010 (UTC)
- I think the idea is that although Front Lotus is dangerous and taxing on the body, it isn't dangerous to the extent that it causes permanent damage. Therefore, although its use is unwise, it isn't a true kinjutsu. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 09:58, August 25, 2010 (UTC)
- And here I was thinking Viz's translation was just being needlessly unspecific. The Japanese is needlessly unspecific too. ~SnapperTo 03:09, August 25, 2010 (UTC)
This jutsu is not made of chakra. Might explain it on page 5(depend where you read but he say it in the first panel of the page).
Short Range?
Can someone tell me what is classified as Short Range? Becauase the range of the attack seems pretty long to me, especially the explosion after. So I was just wanting to know if it needed to be changed or not. —This unsigned comment was made by Griff21 (talk • contribs) on 22:33, 2010 August 26 (UTC).
- It definitely needs to be changed. We classified it as short range last chapter, because practically all taijutsu moves are short-ranged.
- Also, sign your posts. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 22:53, August 26, 2010 (UTC)
Well, the proposal to change the name was made some time ago, but I see no changes. Just a reminder in case everyone forgot, not trying to be patronizing or anything. Also, in the scan I read it was translated as "afternoon tiger", if that helps with anything. Brainwasher5 (talk) 04:27, September 1, 2010 (UTC)
- Ditto. Thomas Finlayson (talk) 04:59, September 11, 2010 (UTC)
Yeah, I read it translated as Afternoon Tiger as well on Mangastream. Personally, I prefer Afternoon to Daytime or Midday, as I just think it rolls off the tongue better, as well as sounding cooler, but that's just my opinion --Awesome Thy Life (talk) 19:37, September 29, 2010 (UTC)
It has to be noon or afternoon or even mid day
That would make complete perfect sense. Than you would have morning peacock, after noon tiger and perhaps when all eight gates are open a midnight/night time dragon. How awesome would that be? Am I right?—This unsigned comment was made by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs) .
- Congratulations for finally locating a talk page. Unfortunately, you seem to have missed the previous discussion where this is explained.
- All are valid translations. This wiki has chosen to use "daytime" until the most appropriate name can be figured out, which will likely be whenever the eighth gate-version is used. ~SnapperTo 06:19, April 11, 2011 (UTC)
In the games there is a night phoenix.... —This unsigned comment was made by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs) .
- We know. Not canon. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 19:27, May 7, 2011 (UTC)
Request to Change Title to "Afternoon Tiger"
I base this idea from the fact that Might Guy is a quite western name. The words used to describe vague stretches of the day and say Europe or the US would be Morning, Afternoon, Evening, or Night. I feel like the connection fits, and the aesthetics of the name are maintained as well. Midday tiger simply seems like an awkward translation when I read it because no one really uses the term "midday." You could say "during the day," but you wouldn't say "at midday," The Afternoon flows a lot better in this sense. The Morning Peacock and the Afternoon Tiger, followed by the Evening (???) seems logical. Even more so because once one activates the Eight Gate, the user will die, the name of move symbolizing the setting of the sun as death. Any thoughts? —This unsigned comment was made by Genius1442 (talk • contribs) .
- We can't do it because the real name of the technique is Daytime Tiger. --NejiLoverr26 (Talk-Contribs.-Links) 05:49, May 14, 2011 (UTC)
Two pictures?
Do we really need to have two pictures? I found it pointless to show the blast radious, as we don't do it on any of the other articles and also because the use of two images reduces the size of the first one making it difficult to properly see the details of tiger. --Gojita (talk) 11:48, February 16, 2012 (UTC)Gojita
- I have no problem with leaving out the after-effect since I didn't know we were supposed to represent that at all. I do however have an issue with the anime image so i'll be pursuing the use of both since that "tiger" looks like a rabid polar bear.--Cerez365™ 12:49, February 16, 2012 (UTC)
- Rabid polar bear is an apt description. Heck, the video game look of this technique looks better than the anime one. I really think we should at least keep the manga version. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 15:40, February 16, 2012 (UTC)
How about putting a slideshow with both manga and anime representations? --184.108.40.206 (talk) 08:18, February 19, 2012 (UTC)
- Agree with at least the slideshow despite I don't like the current attitude on the wiki, putting only "good" (based on personal opinion of some) anime images and not the "others" - first time I see this on a manga wiki. I'm not shocked personally by the Daytime Tiger of the anime, just seems to be an adolescent crisis from some in my opinion, confirmed by the "it's an awful representation of the technique" in the infobox, sorry but really puerile, thank you for not impose your opinion to the others. Anyway, the anime image is already here -> [1]. Light-Revan (talk) 21:21, February 23, 2012 (UTC)
- It's a long winded issue that will not go away unless something is actually done with the current Image Policy. Change the image policy, change this stupid back and forth.--TheUltimate3 ~Keeper of Lore~ 21:27, February 23, 2012 (UTC)
- Personally I hate the way we play this little game with images. People say "in respect to Kishimoto, blah blah blah", but honestly I hold no loyalty to anyone. If I had my way both would be used and that will be the end of it, none of this "Oh that looks bad" crap that goes on. And yes, this continues to be a heated topic for me.--TheUltimate3 ~Keeper of Lore~ 21:30, February 23, 2012 (UTC)
Well, despite finding the anime image cringe-worthy, I'll add it since Simant didn't go through the trouble of making it possible to use slideshows in that infobox for nothing. As least the manga one will be there as well. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:45, February 23, 2012 (UTC)
Hand seal
Shouldn't we add a picture of the specific hand seal required to perform the technique? Putting the specified hand seal will give people the idea of just how complicated this technique is.YonbiAzai (talk) 04:50, February 20, 2012 (UTC)
- There's a link in the trivia about the hand seal. People can do the work from there.--Cerez365™ 10:42, February 20, 2012 (UTC)
Anime Picture
The use of this technique has been out for some time on the anime now...can somebody find a picture to add?
I understand the move was a lot more different in the anime than in the manga, but still.—This unsigned comment was made by Naruhina00 (talk • contribs) .
- We currently uses both. They should be shown like a slide show. Jacce | Talk | Contributions 13:58, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
Okay, but it isnt there is my point, I understand their are slide shows for this, but nobody has made one for this page. Naruhina00 (talk) 15:08, February 24, 2012 (UTC)
A one hit kill technique
Shouldn't we mention that the reason kisame survived the attack was because of his superhuman chakra level and stamina --Charmanking2198 (talk) 13:12, September 8, 2012 (UTC)
- I don't think so. http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/urbancowgurl777/UltimateSupreme2212-3.pnghttp://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/urbancowgurl777/UltimateSupreme2212-3talk.png 14:07, September 8, 2012 (UTC)
Might Guy is able to use the attack without the Gates.
The chapter shows that Might Guy hadn't been using the Eight Gates at all through the fight. It also wasn't visible when he used Daytime Tiger, since when he used it on Kisame said Aura was viewed from far away and could still be seen. --SuperSaiyaMan (talk) 00:35, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- I would rather chalk this one up as a drawing mistake, because the entire point of Guy opening the seventh gate was to use this technique. It makes no point for him to suddenly be able to use it without it. Even Morning Peacock was said in the databook to work because of the sudden power-up received from opening the first six gates. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:55, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- I don't think its quite that simple Omnibender. When using the seven gates, Daytime Tiger surrounds Guy and launches. When he used it in this chapter, he just made the seal and launched it from his hands. And there is no visual indication he was even in the Gates at the time, no aura, his eyes aren't white, nothing.--SuperSaiyaMan (talk) 02:20, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
Kishimoto is simply buffing the protagonists and nerfing the bad guys, plot no jutsu. Also he might have activated the gate off-screen, used Tiger and turned it off--Elveonora (talk) 04:42, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- There were NO after effects and we saw two distinct uses of Daytime Tiger, Elveonora. Why is it when the manga shows something like this, its fought tooth and nail not to be included in the article?--SuperSaiyaMan (talk) 07:04, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- A concussive explosion after the air tiger strikes, that was the after effects. What else is there? And for the seventh gate, it may have been activated off screen, Kishimoto just didn't add that scene into the page, like you don't add every hand seals into a panel. Yatanogarasu (Talk) 08:24, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- When Guy launched it when the Seven Gates were active, Daytime Tiger him and surrounded him while this chapter was launched directly from his hands, and there was no aura of the Sixth or Seventh gate around it since if it was, Bee's head would show it. I think its kind of obvious...Guy couldn't enter Gates due to his injuries which is why he spent last chapter prepping to use Daytime Tiger in base.--SuperSaiyaMan (talk) 09:20, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- A concussive explosion after the air tiger strikes, that was the after effects. What else is there? And for the seventh gate, it may have been activated off screen, Kishimoto just didn't add that scene into the page, like you don't add every hand seals into a panel. Yatanogarasu (Talk) 08:24, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
It's not possible to use it without opening a gate...--Elveonora (talk) 20:35, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- As of this chapter, that's apparently not true. There were two distinct uses of Daytime Tiger. When in gates it surrounds him entirely as he launches it. In base, it's launched directly from his hands.--SuperSaiyaMan (talk) 23:43, November 8, 2012 (UTC)
- In chapter 507 at least, Yamato explicitly calls Daytime Tiger one of Guy's Eight Gates techniques. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:08, November 10, 2012 (UTC)
Bottom line, the gates are required to use it. Believing otherwise takes away from the integrity of his character! Why on Earth wouldn't he have just blasted Kisame with it right away without going as far as opening the seventh gate? They simply didn't show him entering the 8 gates in the manga. I mean if he can just use the daytime tiger whenever he wants than I suppose he can use Morning Peacock whenever too right? Sorry, doeasn't make sense.--18.104.22.168 (talk) 19:40, April 10, 2013 (UTC)
It's utter nonsense. Since the technique is a taijutsu, not a ninjutsu, all the chakra that allows the force of it to be possible stems from eight gates. It's impossible to be used without opening any, one can't naturally produce such a shockwave without using any chakra clapping hands alone, even in the world of Naruto. Most likely, he opened just 1-2 gates that time, hence no aura and shi* rather than none--Elveonora (talk) 17:16, June 25, 2013 (UTC)


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Too much information might be the norm for reality TV, but employees and their managers say they are no fans of the drama drummed up by discussions of sex, romance and office intrigues in the workplace.
A survey by Seattle-based leadership development and training company Fierce Inc. found that reality TV aside, sex and relationships are what people least want to talk about at work.
Of the nearly 300 corporate executives, managers and employees who took the survey this fall, nearly 40 percent said sex and relationships were the most taboo workplace topic.
While they may seem all ears, nearly 15 percent of respondents say they're least interested in hearing about either office gossip or co-workers' compensation.
Religion and politics also are topics best taken off the table. Of the survey respondents, 13 percent say they're least interested in hearing about religion and 9 percent don't want to hear their co-workers' political views.
At the same time, 80 percent of respondents don't want their conversations policed.
So what's a manager to do?
Kim Bohr, senior vice president of client development at Fierce, urges leaders to "create an environment and culture where employees can be honest and open in discussing these things," and allow employees to agree to disagree.
Pamela Garber, a licensed mental health counselor inNew Yorkwho counsels many clients with workplace issues, says sometimes it's the type of discussion, rather than the topic of discussion, that's the real issue. "Often, it's not the actual topic, but the intensity and emotion in the delivery."
Charles Purdy, senior editor at Monster.com and author of "Urban Etiquette: Marvelous Manners for the Modern Metropolis," says it's normal for employees to have friends in the workplace, but it's important that they confine personal discussions to breaks and locations outside the office environment. Sharing too many intimate details could be offensive to others, or even actionable.
Some subjects—such as sharing intimate sexual details or major marriage problems—should be off-limits, Purdy says.
He doesn't see anything wrong with discussing religion or politics, but managers need to make sure the conversations don't devolve into name calling or denigrating those who have different views. He compares it to proper etiquette at a family meal. "It's not rude to discuss politics at the dinner table. It's rude to have angry arguments at the dinner table."
Banning certain topics is bound to fail, Bohr says, and employees will discuss hot-button issues, whether it's formally allowed or not.
She recommends training for employees so they can skillfully talk about topics that might otherwise raise red flags. "Discussing personal issues like religion really can enrich relationships with co-workers and build trust."
Susan Ladika is a writer based in Tampa, Florida. Comment below or email email@example.com.


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WOODBRIDGE, Va. (WUSA) -- A 20-year-old man is charged and is being held without bond for allegedly robbing a pizza deliveryman in Woodbridge with a BB gun.
Prince William County police say Ashanti Farrakhan Hairston of Fort Washington, Md. is charged with brandishing a firearm and public intoxication.
On Halloween night, Hairston allegedly crossed the street towards the victim, who was headed from his car to the customer's home, and pointed a handgun at him in the 15100 block of Catalpa Ct. He never shot at the deliveryman.
The deliveryman went back to the store and called police, who then located a man who matched the suspect's description. Hairston was arrested and charged.
He has a court date set for Nov. 20.


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|See it like C Lee
|Written by Chris Lee
Rain, rain go ... where did you come from?
I don't know about you, but the weather we have witnessed these past few weeks is the craziest thing I have ever seen.
Growing up in Imperial, Neb. and then moving around Missouri for nearly five years, I experienced lots of different types of weather.
I spent my high school summers working on a ranch north of Imperial. As you may or may not know, we were in what some people like to call a drought. I'm pretty sure it has rained more in the past few weeks then it did all summer on the ranch. I remember temperatures climbing upwards of 100 degrees. Hot and dry was the only way to explain it.
There was one aspect of the job that made the drought-like conditions even worse. Post holes, yes, post holes. Digging them six or seven years ago required buckets of water to be poured down the hole just so it could be dug. Today, I'm sure, well I'm pretty sure you wouldn't need that bucket. I would really enjoy that.
I went to college in the northwest corner of Missouri in Maryville. The weather there liked to fluctuate big time. The winters were extremely cold and windy. It didn't matter if I was walking to class or back to my dorm, the wind was always in my face. I envied those who rode bikes. They flew right by me making it to class quicker.
Summers were hot and humid. I found it funny when I came back to Imperial for the 4th of July or for the county fair, people here were complaining about the humidity. I find this humidity to be nothing compared to Missouri humidity. Although it does get pretty sticky out when it rains every day.
All of this rain is a blessing for farmers in the area. Maybe not to all the farmers. I can venture to guess the hay farmers aren't liking it. I have seen some hay on the ground waiting to dry out but it can't. It won't stop raining. Now for wheat farmers on the other hand, this is ideal, unless hail is mixed in with the rain then you are on the same side of the hay farmer.
Like we always hear, I find it interesting how one summer we are upset with the amount of rain we are getting and then the next there isn't near enough rain. Welcome to the Midwest.
We have seen some pretty wicked storms recently. There is something about a storm rolling through the sky that is fascinating. I remember one a few years ago on the 4th of July. Come to think about it, doesn't it always rain on the 4th of July? Anyway, it put a damper on the night's festivities but it was magnificent.
I was with some of my good friends in Imperial hanging out, lighting fireworks in the street. All of a sudden a storm rolled over town. The wind picked up, the rain began and the thunder and lightning boomed while lighting up the sky. The coolest part was the lightning. You hear of lightning storms but until that day, I had never seen one.
For roughly 30 minutes it was flash after flash. Sort of like when Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan leave a nightclub and the paparazzi snap photo after photo of them.
Being a photographer, I get very excited during storm season. I can be seen outside with my camera gear trying to capture that perfect lightning bolt or cool looking skyline. Capturing an entire rainbow is always a goal of mine.
Just this past weekend, I was on my way to Imperial for the weekend. On my way a storm was brewing and followed me like a hungry dog who knew I had a doggy biscuit in my back pocket.
I made it to my buddy's house and got my car put away in one of the big sheds just as the 60-70 mph wind hit, blowing branches off of trees, siding off the house, chairs off the deck, power lines and poles to the ground and more dirt through the air than the dust at the racetrack. It was an impressive storm. I watched a plastic playschool jungle gym get blown away as if it were a gum wrapper.
This storm came just hours after golf ball sized hail ravished the streets, homes and vehicles of Imperial. It's as if storms are a part of our everyday life right now.
During the month of April, Holyoke saw 4.05 inches of rain fall followed by 2.89 inches in May and 5.83 inches as of June 18.
This time last year eight inches of rain had fallen since April, and 2.25 of that fell in June.
I'm not sure how long we are in for this sort of weather, I'm not a meteorologist. I guess however you look at it, the rain is either good or bad. Remember you can't please everyone all of the time.


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Danville, NC -- Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a group of people inside their Danville home early Saturday.
Officers responded to Baugh Street at 12:30 a.m. following reports of a home invasion. The victims told police they heard a knock on their back door, and when they opened it, two men armed with silver guns, forced their way in and attempted to rob the residents.
Police say the suspects ran from the scene without taking anything after one of the people in the home ran to get help.
No one was injured in this incident.
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Iowa State Takes Down Augustana, 90-68
AMES, Iowa – DeAndre Kane finished with a 19 point-10 rebound double-double and Matt Thomas added 16 points as Iowa State rallied from a three-point halftime deficit to defeat Augustana (S.D.), 90-68, in exhibition action Sunday evening at Hilton Coliseum.
Turning Point of the Game
Iowa State opened the second half on a 14-3 run and ended up outscoring the Vikings, 54-29, in the frame. Holding a five-point edge at 53-48, ISU went on a 21-0 run to break open the game for good with 8:55 remaining.
The Cyclones, who didn't have their first assist until 3:46 left in the first half, had 14 assists in the second half and outrebounded Augustana, 27-17, in the second frame as well.
Discuss it now. Visit our Facebook page to have your say on the turning point of today's game.
Cyclone Game Ball Goes To...
DeAndre Kane was the most consistent player for the Cyclones, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds. It truly was a team effort once the Cyclones got it going though, with four Cyclones finishing in double figures. Kane's ability to rebound proved vital in the first half as he grabbed seven boards in the opening stanza.
In his first action at Hilton Coliseum, Matt Thomas finished with 16 points, with 12 of them coming in the second half. Georges Niang had 10 points and added six assists in the winning effort.
Cyclone Nation, who was your player of the game? Tweet the player along with the hashtag #CyclONEgameball to @CycloneMBB and we'll announce the fan's pick on Monday morning.
Cyclone Quick Hits
*Iowa State improves to 46-4 in exhibition games.
*Freshmen Matt Thomas (16) and Monté Morris (11) combined for 27 points.
*Georges Niang led Iowa State with six assists.
Fan Tweet of the Game
it's officially basketball season!! lets gooooooo @CycloneMBB #cyclONEnation— Drew Jacobi (@DrewJacobi) November 3, 2013
After each game, one tweet will be chose as the "Fan Tweet of the Match". Fans are encouraged to tweet @CycloneMBB during the game, and visit cyclones.com after each match to see if their tweet was chosen as "Fan Tweet of the Game".
Next Up
Iowa State opens its regular season Sunday, Nov. 10 against UNC Wilmington. Tipoff is scheduled for noon with cyclones.TV carrying the game.


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Drip-dry: Drought's major impact on water uses
Have you noticed water evaporating overnight from your cup at your office? Have you been running a humidifier at home or noticed your plants are in need of more TLC than usual? Yes, it's been dry in the West … extremely dry … critically dry.
There has been a lot of talk in the news about the drought's impact on farms and food, and what kind of snowfall it would take to relieve the drought.
At Western, since we use water from many of the large streams throughout the West, the drought impacts our regions, our communities and our ability to produce hydropower. In fact, our final hydro conditions report for the water year 2012 was less than stellar. Read more »


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WILMINGTON, NC March 2, 2013 – The UNCW men's tennis team continued its home mastery over opponents with an easy 7-6 romp over state rival Davidson on Saturday at the UNCW courts.
The Seahawks hiked their record to 8-3 on the season and stayed perfect at home in seven matches, including six shutouts. The Wildcats of the Southern Conference had their six-match winning streak snapped and stand 6-2.
In Saturday's win, the Seahawks took the doubles point and then swept all six singles matches for the dominating win.
Freshman Santu Leskinen picked up his first collegiate victory as the Seahawks got off to a strong start in doubles. Leskinen paired with sophomore Kaue Pereira for an 8-1 thumping of Nicky Kunz and Connor Evins at the No. 3 position. UNCW's top tandem of Kosta Blank and Chris Cooprider, ranked 15th nationally, then dispatched Chris Mark and Kevin Moore, 8-2, at the top of the lineup to clinch the early point.
The Seahawks increased the lead to 2-0 when Pereira raced past Robert Lightbourn, 6-0, 6-2, at No. 3 singles. Junior Pedro Mol made the score 3-0 by dismantling Alex Howard, 6-0, 6-2, at the No. 6 slot. UNCW nailed down the victory at No. 2 singles when Sam Williams trimmed Joe Schafer, 6-3, 6-3.
"Davidson is a very good team that had won its previous six matches," said Mait DuBois, UNCW's sixth-year coach. "We knew we would need to play well and I was pleased with the focus that we brought on every court.
"We are looking forward to making the most out of our spring break training this week and getting prepared for our next match."
Coach Mait DuBois and his team return to action next Saturday, March 9, with a visit to Clemson for a Noon match.


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A growing literature suggests that there is a disjuncture between the instructional practices of the education system and the student body it is expected to serve, particularly with respect to the roles of digital t...
A professional learning community of senior high science teachers: Data logging and learner-centeredness
Engaging adult learners through hands-on technology integration: Learning styles and learning achievement
The sub-cultural identity of secondary science teachers: Implications for ICT integration and teacher professional development
Supportiing Science Inquiry and ICT Integration through a Secondary Science Teacher Community of Practice
Information communications technology in secondary science and math: Factors in successful integration
Abstract: Technology integration occurs most effectively when students take ownership of their education (Dexter, Anderson, & Becker, 2000); this results in a learner-centered rather than teacher-centered learning environment (McCombs, 2002). One particular technology resource that has shown...
Research suggests effective classroom ICT integration occurs through needs-based, collaborative professional development (Chandra-Handa, 2001; Cuttance, 2001; Figg, 2000; Gibson, Oberg, & Pelz, 1999; Gross, 2000; Haughey, 2002). A community of practice (CoP) (Wenger, 1998; Wenger, McDermott, & Snyde...
Building collaborative in-service/pre-service teacher communities of practice to discover how hand-held data logging technology affects senior high students' learning
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Polling for chaos
Afghanistan | Opponents of President Hamid Karzai are poised to capitalize on his government's inability to conduct fraud-free elections
Afghanistan's parliamentary elections had "high degree of difficulty" written all over them long before they got underway last month. All summer campaign billboards lined the main boulevards in Kabul, as over 2,500 candidates competed for 249 seats in the country's National Assembly.
Political posters dominated main intersections in key cities, featuring large photos of candidates and their assigned number, which turned out to be crucial in sorting out so large a field. And for an electorate that is nearly three-fourths illiterate, there were simplified symbols-three neckties for one candidate, two pairs of shoes for another-as a kind of hieroglyphic system repeated on ballots on election day. The symbols allowed those who can't read to find their man-or woman. A record 386 women ran for office.
Election logistics in Afghanistan are daunting under any circumstance. Ballots had to be loaded on donkeys to reach remote villages. Fatalities and roadside bomb attacks (directed at coalition and Afghan forces as well as Afghan civilians) are at their highest level since war began in 2001: One in six voting stations was closed due to violence. Rocket attacks and bombings marred Sept. 18's election day itself, with at least 21 civilians and nine police officers killed.
But the extensive field of candidates-plus distrust stemming from last year's contested and fraud-riddled presidential election-fed problems that will make certifying results difficult. At least one candidate had fake ballots printed in neighboring Pakistan. And the owner of a printing house in Peshawar told Radio Free Europe that several candidates submitted orders to him for phony voter registration cards stretching back months before the election.
One independent watchdog group, Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan, said it had received nearly 1,500 complaints about irregularities, even as the government's Independent Election Commission (IEC) prepared to release preliminary results on Sept. 23. Given the depth of investigations that requires, final results are not expected until the end of October.
"The votes have been counted at the polling center level, but not yet aggregated, and many counts will change as stations are investigated and quarantined," Martine van Bijlert, co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network, told me two days after the elections.
Bijlert said the IEC "is to their credit quite transparent" in its calculations of voter turnout. But the Sept. 18 turnout-estimated at 40 percent-begs the question: 40 percent of what? A fact sheet put out by the IEC after the vote read: "Calculating the proportion of voters who cast a ballot remains a challenge for electoral authorities in the absence of a voter register, a civil registry, or census statistics." It acknowledged that the number of voter registration cards issued exceeded the estimated number of eligible voters and "thus ceased to be a realistic measure of how many voters could have cast a ballot on Election Day."
Bijlert's preliminary study of results found "evidence of massive ballot-stuffing" and tally fraud. And voter turnout has steadily dropped-from a high of 7.4 million in the 2004 presidential elections to a low of 3.6 million estimated to have voted on Sept. 18 (nearly 5 million voted in the 2009 presidential election). Those results are discouraging, especially given that the IEC is under new leadership and additional scrutiny following fraudulent activities that accompanied the 2009 presidential election. "One of the main lessons," said Bijlert, "is that observer missions and the media stop paying attention too soon, as the manipulation takes place until the very end."
But some analysts argue that the level of cheating is part of the process of growing a more democratic government. "These campaigns and the election are not simply about winning and losing, but serve as an opportunity for individuals and groups to increase their political capital and, perhaps, in some places, to redefine the balance of power," said Noah Coburn in a report issued by the Kabul-based independent monitoring group, Afghanistan Evaluation and Research Unit. Those shifts also reflect frustration that the National Assembly has to win permission to act from President Hamid Karzai. As one member of parliament told Coburn's group, "We should be monitoring the government but the government does not accept this, and does not allow us to take on this role."
Challenging Karzai openly is one way for so-called conservative Islamic candidates to increase their influence-and possibly their numbers-in parliament. One such parliamentary candidate is Nasto Nadiri. A 27-year-old television host on the nationwide network Noorin TV, he is seemingly emblematic of Afghanistan's emerging press freedom. Yet Nadiri has used his popularity to demand a rollback of individual freedoms and a return to Islamic law. His show, called Sarzamin-E-Man or My Homeland, broadcast footage of Afghan converts being baptized in late May. It was replayed for consecutive days, triggering calls for the arrest and punishment of converts to Christianity, and Nadiri urged Afghans to turn in to authorities names of anyone suspected of conversion. That led to the arrest of Christians (see p. 32) and the suspension of two Christian aid organizations. It also led to an investigation of at least 14 other NGOs and several dozen Afghans suspected of evangelizing Muslims.
Noorin TV is funded by the Northern Alliance, which opposes the Karzai government, and its series on Christianity appeared designed to embarrass Karzai and his parliamentary majority for tolerating "Western" religion. In a similar fashion, Nadiri broadcast a series of reports alleging that Afghanistan's growing number of women's shelters is fostering prostitution. On air he called for the closure of 17 government-registered shelters serving about 1,500 Afghan women considered at risk. One cited shelter housed Bibi Aisha, the 18-year-old Afghan from Uruzgan province featured on the Aug. 9 cover of Time magazine. Aisha's husband together with other members of the local Taliban had sliced off her ears and nose after she ran away from her in-laws' abusive treatment.
Nadiri called such shelters unauthorized, and he told his audience they are "not acceptable for our people, who have fought 30 years to put the word Islam in front of Afghanistan." As an August profile in The Wall Street Journal noted, the charismatic television host "wields considerable power in shaping the national debate here, and has been using it to rail against women's rights and foreign aid organizations."
Electoral chaos can only help those like Nadiri who oppose the Karzai government-and the democratic process itself.


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