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"Strangulation from the Sea? A PRC Submarine Blockade of Taiwan"
Journal Article, International Security, volume 28, issue 4, pages 125-160
Spring 2004
Author: Michael A. Glosny, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 2006-2007
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security; Quarterly Journal: International Security
Recent remarks by Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian advocating increased sovereignty for Taiwan underscore concern that further efforts to declare formal independence from China could ultimately lead to a Chinese decision to use force. Michael Glosny of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology presents several scenarios to assess the likelihood of a successful Chinese submarine blockade against Taiwan. Glosny argues that although a submarine blockade would likely impose significant costs on Taiwan, "the threat of a successful blockade is overstated."
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MLB News and notes.............
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Target Field has been lauded with praise since the Twins kicked off their inaugural season in the ballpark last April. And now, the ballpark has been named a finalist for The Sports Facility of the Year Award by Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily.
The winner of the award, which is given to new, renovated or established sports facilities in North America, will be announced on May 18 in New York City.
Along with Target Field, the other nominees for the award include Amway Arena (home of the Orlando Magic), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Chiefs), Consol Energy Center (Pittsburgh Penguins), New Meadowlands Stadium (New York Giants/Jets), and Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls). "The Twins are honored to have been nominated for such a prestigious award," said Twins president Dave St. Peter. "We are immensely grateful to our many partners like Populous, Mortenson Construction, Hennepin County and the Minnesota Ballpark Authority, whose collaboration, ingenuity and support helped make Target Field such a landmark facility."

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Dodgers, Brewers, Matt Kemp & All-Star game
Dodgers win big in Milwaukee! When Trevor Hoffman came in in the 9th inning, I was remembering that game at Dodger Stadium in Septermber when my boys in Blue came back with a back to back to back to back homeruns. I was saying last night "We can beat this guy, we've done it before." Sure enough they tied the game and it was sent to extra innings. Matt Kemp finished it off with a grand slam!! Ethier, Loney and Martin also hit homeruns. Oh yeah..that other guy Manny Ramirez also hit a homerun. That is 5 homeruns in the game! Final score: Dodgers 12, Brewers 8. Way to go Boys!!
Congratulations to Matt Kemp who is
scorching hot! But I guess only Dodger fans see that as he did not make the final vote for the All-Star and was not selected as a substitute to Beltran.
Is so rewarding to see our young guys Loney, Martin, Ethier and Kemp come thru!
Congratulations boys! We are so proud of you! We are proud of the whole team how you have come together and are playing as a team and holding on to the best record in Baseball!
Tonight is Weaver (5-2) with a 3.32 ERA against Burns (1-2) Good luck Guerito Flaquito!
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You got that right, Matt IS Hot. That catch was amazing and that slam was outta of this world. You should catch the Dodger's Thoughts Blog in the LA Times as it has a link to the players with Most NL Slams before he hits 25. The only one named is Ernie Banks with 5. So Matt can still catch him. It also list the AL slams and Matt is in distinguished company! When I saw Trevor come out, I was thinking Russell has a homerun off Trevor and I was remembering the Back-back-back-back game. I was sure they would come back. I was glad to see Russ get on base and then O-Dog lay down a bunt to move the runner and then Matt with that surprise bunt! Wow! Matt did it all yesterday, small ball, long ball, and then he looked like a star quaterterback with that catch. Matt may not be an All-Star this year but he is OUR All-Star! Its been great watching him.
Matt Kemp IS an All Star. I liked the guy last season and love the guy this season. His doubles are a little low (12) and his K's are a little high (74) but he still measures up with any other outfielder out there.
He still has a shot if somebody gets injured, but the time is a-runnin' out.
Nice win against the Brewers. I didn't hear today's final score. Did you beat them again? I'd be surprised if you didn't, since the Dodgers are on quite a roll.
WOw, what is the Dodgers or Doyers record? Like 56-33? Wow, they are having a breakout year, and with Manny back, look out! Comment again!🙂
I think for the All-Star Game, when a player needs to be replaced – the player with the next highest number of votes (fans or players) is the player who is selcted.
Hey Luvdodgers23,
The O-Dog is back! Two Homeruns today! I like how Bison(Kemp) made a statement in the outfield that he is the captain there. With his speed he can cover a lot of ground.
We end the first half 56-32 for the best record in baseball but still we do not get any love from Bospin…I mean ESPN 🙂
Time ran out but the good thing is the guys will get some rest so he can continue to tear it up in the second half.
We took 2 out of 3. The team did not lose 3 in a row in the first half.
56-32 baby!
This is probably Werth only chance to make the All-Star whereas Kemp will have plenty of chances to make it in the future. I just want to see the best players to give the NL a good chance against the AL since this whole thing of "this time it counts" business.
Now that's Dodgers baseball…how are you liking 56-32? Not too bad, eh? Livin' the dream out there!
When the season started you could see Mett Kemp getting his hits and doing some great defensive work without any huge fanfare.
But like that storied boulder rolling down the hill, he is gaining momentum at the right time for both himself and the Dodgers.
Awesome that he is getting a chance on the woirld stage on Tuesday to also show his stuff to us on the East Coast who have not gotten to know him as well.
Great days are ahead of him, and the Dodgers get to go along with him on his awesome ride.
Rays Renegade
I am living "LA Vida Loca." LOL. Just enjoying the view from the top and 7 games distance between the Dodgers and the Giants.
He did not make it but I am saying he has a bright future ahead of him and you watch, he will make many All-Star games in the future. He made an 8-3 DP today.
KEMP was excellent. The GRAND SLAM was amazing and that CATCH….WOOOOOW! His football background really helped him there. This weekend games was a preview to the Home Run Derby, well atleast that's how it felt to me watching the Dodgers' game. GOOOOOOO DODGERS!
I will let you know the next time we go to a game. We are trying for the bobble head nights but not for sure.
And that was Kemp's third Grand Slam of the year. I hope he continues his tear in the second half. Did you know he is twitting? Are you trying for Manny's or Kemp's bbh? Get your tickets early. Manny's is in July and it might already be a sellout. Kemp's is in August.
Our goal was to attend all Bobble Head games. We made it to Blakes. But yeah I have a feeling the Manny game will be sold-out. I think the 66rs also have a Manny Bobble Head game so if we don't make Dodgers then we go to the 66rs. And oh yeah I have to get KEMP's Bobble Head. So that was Kemps 3rd Grand Slam. What is the record for Grand Slamps for this year? For a season? Overal??? I am not a twitter more of a facebooker…LOL.
Wednesday July 22nd is Manny's BBH and at the 66r's game is this coming Friday July 17th. First 2,000 for that game. Hmm. the record, I don't know. I know the overall record for a season is 6 and is held by no other than our own Don Mattingly!
Thanks EMMA…wow time flies. Oh hopefully there is tickets available for the Dodgers Game. I won't be in town Friday?? Six Grand Slams by Mattingly…well this is the year of breaking records….so who knows….Matt Kemp has a BIG chance!
15 comments! Getting up there eh? haha I put a new post up, please check it out!🙂 I changed to Cal's Corner, I like the name better but I was Birdland.
And the record in the NL is Ernie Banks with 5 back in 1955! The Dodger record is 3 so I hope Kemp get chances to break it. Go Bison!!
I'll go check what you have there. thanks
Haha, Emma
you thought it was still birdland didn't you. Lol. Sorry about the name change. Good luck with LA after the break and you watching the HR derby? Please reply on Cal's Corner. Thanks and I am making you a feautured blog
lol! Can't go wrong with Cal Ripken Jr. I always thought he was so cute! I am not watching the HR derby😦. I leave work at 5 p.m. which is 8 your time and by the time I catch my train/bus/car home is close to 7: p.m. Pacific time. I'll listen to it on the way home. It was so exciting hearing it last year that I could hardly wait to get home and watch it.


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Ohio Northern University to present holiday concerts
Ohio Northern University celebrates the holiday season with a trio of concerts, beginning with the ONU Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. and the ONU Wind Orchestra's second annual "It's Not Quite Christmas Yet" concert, titled "Gaudete," on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.
The ONU Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert features guest trombonist Ron Kischuk, leader of Detroit's Masters of Music Big Band and the Toledo Jazz Orchestra. Also featured will be the ONU Student Jazz Combo under the direction of Gene Parker, lecturer in ONU's music department.
"Gaudete" features works by David Maslanka, David Gillingham, W. Francis McBeth, and others. In a beautifully contrasting portion of the concert, the ONU Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Ben Ayling, ONU choral director and assistant professor of music, will present selections from its holiday repertoire.
Tickets for each event are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and non-ONU students, $5 for children, and $5 for ONU faculty, staff and students. The Freed Center box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone orders are accepted with American Express, MasterCard, VISA or Discover by calling 419-772-1900. Tickets also are available online at www.onu.edu/freed.
The ONU University Singers and ONU Chamber Singers round out the holiday concerts with its fall concert, "It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas," in the Recital Hall of the Presser Building on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
The ONU University Singers, also directed by Ayling, will perform a varied selection of pieces, including works by Joseph M. Martin, Ethan Sperry, Antonio Lotti, F. Melius Christiansen, and Ysaya Barnwell.
Additionally, the choir will perform with special guest soloist Adriane Thompson Bradshaw, ONU vice president of student affairs. The ONU Chamber singers will sing a set of early music and Christmas carols leading into a holiday celebration of choral music by the University Singers. The choir is accompanied by Christopher Gray. This concert is free and open to the public.


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that was a good laugh
Originally Posted by Hipster Deidara
nah... Kakashi would rape him.
Some ppl would still b able 2 beat him:
Bee,Itachi,sasuke- 8 tails n susanoo is 2 big 4 him 2 kamui
Naruto,minato,A- to fast
Obito,nagato- rinnegan
No way...
give onoki with tailed beast chakra and he destroy earth with his dust release. :D
Originally Posted by Uchiha Josephus
Give anyone a the ability to spam their most powerful attacks and they will (in the opinion of fanboys) be greater than all other ninja besides a select few.
So ... ok?
u might be right
fanboys and fangirls these days.....
Originally Posted by Sageofslxpaths
i dont meN excessive stamina, just that of a uchiha or maybe a uzumaki.
Kakashi+1xsharingan eye+uchiha stamina>Itachi+2xsharingan+uchiha stamina?
Sry, dont think so.
I agree. Kakashi is already overpowered. He would be like a god if he had great stamina. It's why Kishmoto restricted him
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It has been another active week at the Illinois State Board of Education.
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On Wednesday I testified before the Senate Education Committee and presented the Condition of Education report to them, including the recommendations to improve education by continued funding for early childhood reading, and focusing resources on the middle grades to better prepare students in reading and math before they enter high school, as well as upgrading high school graduation requirements.
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text: Under the current system of capitalism, laziness is results in it's own punishment...and rightfully so. After all, if a citizen isn't really motivated to achieve and strive to better themselves, they don't deserve a life on par with someone who is. Of course we have to discount the lazy people born into wealth...that's for another discussion. I bring this up for a discussion with those who would like to see another system other than capitalism. How does socialism or communism punish laziness? Do they enjoy the same circumstances of the more motived achievers. What a horrible view on life that would be. I think motivation and achievement should always be rewarded and laziness, punished.


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dm13 vs. vanguard demon vs. geo 3
Posted 16 January 2013 - 10:14 PM
Posted 16 January 2013 - 10:57 PM
Posted 16 January 2013 - 11:03 PM
flameshield up
Well they'll be way more efficient than both of them. Smoothness maybe the same if not better. I'd say go with the demon since everyone shoots them. This way when something is wrong you can ask almost anyone
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 11:36 PM
I was wondering which of these you thought was the best im looking at getting a new highend and price is not a big factor. The field nearest me shoots demons and ive become a fan of the 2013's however i was wondering how they stacked up against the dm13 and geo. Thanks in advance.
Well the dm13 is pretty much a dm12 with some minor cosmetic changes, which is still very similar to the dm11 and dm10. in other words, if you shot those, you should have a pretty good idea of how they work.
well i will start by saying i have not personally shot these newest versions but her is my opinion anyway from looking at review and such.
I have heard of the previous versions having certain problems and unnecessary malfunctions here and there from a friend of mine who is sponsored by them. they aren't known to be as reliable or high quality as the dm or the geo. for this reason, i would not choose the demon but that is my personal opinion not having shot these markers.
DM Vs. Geo:
The DM will definitely have a softer shot, although not by much. The geo will have an only slightly harder shot.
For the general design, I like the geo better because it is less complicated. less complicated guns means easier maintenance and more reliable. i also dont like how the dm can let in a little extra dirt since it has the window but thats nit picking and unimportant.
theyre efficiency is very similar so dont worry about that. dm gets only fraction of a pod less than geo, although the geo might even be more efficient with some tuning.
i have always loved the grips for dye guns more than any other brand so for feel in the hand, i would give it to the dm.
for weight theyre is only a difference of a couple onces, the dm being heavier, but thats not really a factor
For packaging, I prefer the Geo, Planet Eclipse probably has my favorite packing of all the paintball companies.
Go for the DM13 if you want a slightly higher quality shot and you like to tinker with your guns to make them perfect, you wont be disappointed.
Go for the Geo 3 if you want a reliable high end gun with high end packaging with a slightly worse feel in the hands, go for the Geo.
I personally am a Dye fan and would probably go with the DM because I love tinkering with my guns and experimenting but if I didn't tinker with my guns, I would probably go with the Geo.
Choose whichever fits your needs best, and most importantly, you should try to buy the gun from a local field where they might let you try it out before you buy, even if they only allow a few shots in the range. also you may want to consider a luxe, they are probably the best feeling gun out there, I would put them in a category of what a dm would be like if they had an even more luxurious model. a couple problems here and there making it slightly less reliable but it has an amazing shot and feel.
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 11:57 PM
i might look into the luxe i just remember playing a tournament in chilly weather. most teams shot evil as it was fpo. and two seperate luxes were literally oozing out paint couldnt get an actual ball to come out.
With it being cold and all, I wouldn't judge they're performance on that tournament. They're have been quite a few professional tournaments that have been won by teams playing with only luxes. and like i said, try to find a way to shoot them before you buy them, maybe by asking a team member or just some other random paintballer if you could take a few shots with they're gun. I did that with my g6r and fell in love with it, but thats my personal preference.
Posted 17 January 2013 - 12:34 AM
with the new 2013 internals are there still as many problems?
Not like they were having. Least not the usual problems like fsdo, bolt stick, and qev problems. I only mean problems like you normally have with a gun
flameshield up
Well they'll be way more efficient than both of them. Smoothness maybe the same if not better. I'd say go with the demon since everyone shoots them. This way when something is wrong you can ask almost anyone
Flame shield up? Lol don't get the concept
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Tears x2..... .I am a school teacher and am preparing to return to work. The idea of not being able to BF my lo during the day is making me so sad. In the next two weeks I have to get him used to taking a bottle. I think it is extra hard because this is LO #3 and our last.....so, any "new stage" in his growing is so sad b/c I know it will be the last time I experience that stage. (My DH decided last night to mention that we need to make an appointment for him to get a vasc. - can anyone else see how this was not the right time for that statement? more tears!)
I know I should feel so lucky - I have been home with LO since April, but I don't think we are ever ready to leave them.
the second reason to tear up.....my oldest is beginning first grade!! They just grow way too fast! I am hoping that this year will be easier than last year to see her getting on that bus - hard for me but of course she loved it!
I know that there are other teachers out there beginning the tears as they think of returning to work and moms out there sad knowing that their little ones will be heading off to school.....s to you all!


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Coclico looks for leathers from tanneries that comply to vigorous standards of beauty and sustainability before looking at cost. We seek out partners who operate on a small scale, and artisanal crafters with third-party certification verifying their integrity and process. Each pair is constructed using recycled and renewable components such as cork and natural woods.
Inconspicuous consumption is a phrase we use a lot at Coclico. Slow production is not just one of Coclico's fundamental values, but a guiding principle that affects how we approach our work and our lives each and every day. Slow our consumption, slow our impact on the environment, and invest in the things we wear with thoughtfulness and care. Because we expect everything we wear to endure, we produce shoes that will look good, season after season.
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Judge refuses to reduce bail for controversial former candidate jailed for allegedly making terrorist threats and violating a restraining order
By André Coleman 06/07/2013
A Pasadena court commissioner refused to reduce bail set for a Pasadena minister accused of making a terrorist threat against a woman who had just filed a restraining order against him.
However, Court Commissioner Collette Serio dismissed two traffic warrants totaling $50,000 against Nicholas Mnkandla, also known as Nicholas Benson and the Rev. Dr. Nicholas Benson, a former Pasadena City Council District 3 candidate and pastor of Summit Evangelical Free Church of Pasadena, located on North Fair Oaks Avenue.
Appearing in court Thursday in handcuffs and a blue jail jumpsuit, Mnkandla pleaded not guilty to charges of violating a restraining order and making a terrorist threat against Theresa Naty, a tenant of the Back to Life transitional housing facility run by Mnkandla at 280 W. Washington Blvd.
Mnkandla has gone by a host of names — Benson Mnkandla (his alleged birth name), Nicholas M. Mnkandla (his real name, as he told Serio in court), Nicholas Benson Mnkandla and Nicholas Jophat Benson. On May 13, Mnkandla was arrested outside of Back to Life following a dispute between Naty and one of two sex offenders also living there. During that incident, Mnkandla showed up at the home, located on property owned by his wife, Eva Meyers, and allegedly attempted to blame Naty for the argument.
When police officers arrived, Naty told them of a Pasadena Weekly story listing Mnkandla's aliases. In that Feb. 7 story, "International man of mystery" the Weekly also reported Mnkandla, who goes by The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Benson at his church and ran for office under that name, did not possess a doctorate degree. Mnkandla also told the Weekly that he uses several birth dates. During a tearful interview at the newspaper office in February in which Mnkandla was asked to explain his many aliases, he said his real name is Nicholas Mnkandla. However, he was unable to remember his real birth date. "My real birth date is 1/5/1953, yes, 1/5/52." He said at the time. The Pasadena Star-News recently listed his age as 67.
After Naty showed police the article, officers ran the names and found Mnkandla was wanted for two outstanding traffic warrants under the name Benson.
In rejecting a public defender's request to lower Mnkandla's $50,000 bail in the alleged terrorist threat case, Serio said, "He is not even reliable on his traffic warrants. He has been irresponsible about coming to court."
After the hearing, Mnkandla was remanded to LA County Jail to await a pretrial hearing set for June 13.
In the latest incident, Mnkandla was arrested Tuesday afternoon under the name Nicholas Mnkandla after he allegedly threatened Naty's life outside the courthouse.
Naty told the Weekly that she encountered Benson minutes after she had turned in the restraining order's proof-of-service forms at the courthouse. As she was waiting for a bus on Walnut Street, Mnkandla, who was on his way inside the building, allegedly threatened Naty's life.
According to Pasadena police Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Mnkandla "approached Naty on the sidewalk and said he was going to make her disappear." Qualls said a witness corroborated Naty's claim. "She said she was in fear for her life," Qualls said of Naty.
According to Qualls, Naty told sheriff's officials in the courthouse about the alleged threat. When Mnkandla came in the door behind her, he was detained by deputies, who called the Pasadena Police Department, located directly across the street from the facility.
After questioning Mnkandla, Naty and the witness, Pasadena police concluded there was enough evidence to place Mnkandla under arrest.
Two days before the March 5 election, and shortly after his other identities were listed in the Weekly, Benson bowed out of the council race, throwing his support behind John J. Kennedy, who eventually won the seat. However, Benson's name remained on the already printed ballots. On election night, Benson came in a distant third to Kennedy and businessman Ishmael Trone, garnering 64 votes.
Intern Kayla Irby contributed to this report.
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Even if it is the troubled United Nations Human Rights Commission making the request, it is time to consider closing the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. At the very least all the prisoners held there should be charged and given a fair trial or released. As the prison is operated now it appears to be a blot on the American tradition of fair play and the rule of law.
The U.N. Human Rights Commission, in a report released last week, says the conditions at Guantanamo are tantamount to torture, including solitary confinement, subjecting prisoners to severe temperatures and threatening them with dogs. The commission relied on interviews with lawyers and former prisoners since the administration would not agree to allow U.N. investigators to interview prisoners individually and privately.
Whether such incidents occurred or whether they were really torture may be open to question. But a number of credible sources have recently raised the issue of arbitrary detention.
Government officials say those at Guantanamo are "the worst of the worst" — dedicated terrorists eager to get back to their home countries and do damage to the United States. Are they really?
The National Journal has done an analysis of 132 prisoners (of about 500 people still being held at Guantanamo) who had habeas corpus petitions filed on their behalf, which required the Defense Department to provide more details about their capture and imprisonment. Of the 132 prisoners, 75 are not accused of taking part in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners. Ten of these detainees are "no longer" viewed as "enemy combatants" by the U.S. government, but eight of those 10 are still detained.
Of the 132 men, only 57 are accused of being on a battlefield in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. Most of those in Guantanamo seem to have been captured not by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, but by other governments — mostly Pakistan — then turned over to the U.S.
The habeas corpus documents examined by the National Journal describe many of the detainees as being "associated" with al-Qaida, but these associations in many cases seem tenuous.
Michael Scheuer, who headed the CIA's bin Laden unit through 1999 and resigned in 2004 after writing books critical of U.S. anti-terrorism efforts, told the National Journal that by 2002 it was common knowledge in the CIA that only 10 percent of the detainees were high-value terrorist operatives.
The administration has dismissed the U.N. report but has not responded to the National Journal articles or to a report by two Seton Hall University professors (who act as counsel to two detainees). The professors' report says only 8 percent of the detainees are deemed by the Defense Department to be "fighters for" al-Qaida, while 60 percent are classified only as "associated with" terrorist or terrorist-affiliated groups.
These and other charges may be overblown. And the root problem may have been deciding to ignore the Geneva Convention on POWs, detaining them at a site that is not on U.S. soil and using the blanket, perhaps arbitrary designation of enemy combatant to finesse questions of due process.
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Vermont Press Bureau | December 13,2013ESSEX JUNCTION Candidates matter.
That was the message from the Republican governor of New Jersey this week as he regaled nearly 700 members of the Vermont GOP with the story of his own unlikely rise in a state where politics tend to run the same shade of blue as in Vermont.
Candidates matter more than money. Candidates matter more than data mining. Candidates matter more than TV commercials, and they matter more than mail pieces, and they matter more than those incredibly annoying automated phone calls. They matter more than any of that, Christie said Wednesday night.
Media were barred from the fundraising gala at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, but an audio recorder belonging to the Vermont Press Bureau made it past the gates. In addition to Christie, the recording captured speeches by Lt. Gov. Phil Scott and Rep. Heidi Scheuermann, who were among the lead organizers of an event they say marked the dawn of a new era in the Vermont Republican Party.
What I see tonight is the beginning of that change, a revitalization of our party that will ensure success in 2014 and beyond, said Scheuermann.
Her optimism comes despite dismal showings in the last two election cycles for Vermont Republicans, who have sunk to super-minority status in the Legislature since losing their grip on the governors seat in 2010.
Its been a difficult few years for Vermont Republicans. Theres no doubt about that, Scheuermann said. Even more troubling, however, is that the result of these difficulties is a very problematic direction in which our state is headed. And while we fought for fiscally responsible policies that would bring opportunity and prosperity to Vermonters, our colleagues in Montpelier too often go out of their way to pass legislation that drives up the cost of living in our state.
No matter, Christie said: The future of the Vermont GOP will be bright, if only it can find candidates like him to buck the odds. And he said his own rags-to-political-riches story offers a blueprint for GOP efforts in Vermont and elsewhere.
Christie said New Jersey might have been bluer than Vermont before his arrival on the scene the state hadnt elected a Republican to statewide office for 12 years before he ran in 2009 and hadnt put an R in the U.S. Senate since 1972. Just a year before his election, Christie said, the voters of New Jersey gave Barack Obama a 16-point win over John McCain.
Christie said when it comes to elections, however, voters look at character first and issues second.
See, there are some people running around in the press right now saying our party has a problem with its brand, that were not relating to folks. Its not our partys problem, its our candidates problem, Christie said.
See, a partys nothing more than a collection of principles and a collection of candidates and officeholders, he said. There is nothing that is wrong with the Vermont Republican Party that cannot be fixed by an outstanding candidate for governor or for United States Senate or anything else. And its not like New Jersey, where you have to go back to relative ancient history to find a Republican governor. Hes sitting right in front of you.
Christie was referring to former Gov. James Douglas, who was in attendance Wednesday.
The people of Vermont voted for him again and again and again. Why? Because they trusted him, and because they felt like he trusted them. Because they felt like he was a truth teller, because they believe he cared about them and could relate to the problems and challenges that they had in their families, Christie said.
See, I dont believe that folks elect folks based upon a checklist of issues, he said. The issues matter, believe me. They matter a lot. Im not trying to minimize it. But you dont get to the issues if you dont first make the decision that the person talking about those issues is believable and reliable and compassionate and understanding and willing to give everyone who cares about the state a seat at the table. Once you get by that, then theyll look at issues too. But if you dont get by that, theyre never going to consider voting for you.
Christie said the answer to the Vermont GOPs future might well have been sitting in the room that night.
Now, Ive heard a lot about the lieutenant governor. I have a number of people tonight who Ive met that told me the future of Vermont and its Republican Party is with our lieutenant governor, Christie said.
That lieutenant governor, Phil Scott, is the states only Republican statewide officeholder. But Scott has already said hes not interested in challenging second-term Democrat Peter Shumlin for the job in 2014.
Scott earlier this year led the charge to replace leadership at the Vermont Republican Party, saying the GOP needed to rebrand itself with populist messaging on jobs, taxes and the economy.
He told the crowd Wednesday: Tonight is the start of a new chapter for the Vermont Republican Party, for Vermonters and, perhaps most importantly, for Vermonts children. Tonights event is the first step on the critical campaign to restore balance and common sense in Montpelier.
After extolling the buy-local ethos that guided the events organizers (to the greatest extent possible, everything is local the food, the spirits, even the 52-pound turkey supplied by none other than my good friend, Sen. Dick Mazza) Scott shared his hopes for the future of the GOP, without mentioning any specific issue or policy.
In the same way that buying local isnt just for hippies anymore, I think that tonight shows that hope and change arent words for just one party anymore either, Scott said. Common sense and reason are qualities that should be expected in all of our leaders, not just of one party or another. There are a lot of Vermonters you see packed into this room, under this big tent.
Noting the presence of a few Democrats, Scott said that whether youre here because you share our energy or because you want to hear Gov. Christie speak, or simply because youre curious, were very glad you joined us.
We all care about Vermont, we care about Vermonts families, and we care about the economic future of our children, and our childrens children, Scott said. We can accomplish so much if we continue to listen to each other and learn from each other. We need to be the voice of reason, putting real and relevant solutions on the table, not just talking about how others are failing.
Christie said that if Vermont Republicans ever hope to reclaim their former political dominance, they will need to show up in places that are uncomfortable.
See, Republicans, we go to every chamber of commerce lunch and dinner thats run, and it feels good, doesnt it? Right? I go to a chamber of commerce anywhere in New Jersey or anywhere in America, and I get on the microphone and people are going wild. They love us! And when youre the guy standing up there, it feels great. They love me! Christie said.
Guess what? Most of them are voting for us anyway. Should we go to the chamber of commerce? Of course we should. But if we stop there, were never going to be a majority party. Never. I dont care whether youre talking about Vermont or New Jersey, or when youre talking about Ohio or Pennsylvania or Michigan or Wisconsin ...
Christie, the newly minted head of the Republican Governors Association and a prospective presidential candidate in 2016, said his ability to win a majority of Latino voters in last months gubernatorial race in New Jersey proves the ceiling for the GOP is high.
We better start going into communities where African-Americans and Latinos live and work every day. And weve got a great story about our principles to tell those folks, Christie said.
But I will tell you this, if we dont show up to show them not only do we want to share our ideas, but that we want to listen to them, theyre never going to vote for us. Weve got to show up to places where Democrats reside as well, because theres lots of Democrats, I know, over the years, who voted for Douglas. Had to have wouldnt have been governor without them.
Organizers said Wednesdays event, in which donors could pay as much as $10,000 for special access to Christie, might raise as much as $300,000 for the Vermont GOP, money the financially strapped organization needs badly heading into 2014.
Christie said his support of the Vermont GOP didnt need to end with his speech.
So its time for all of you to use the momentum ... from tonight to get great candidates on the ballot, he said. And I will promise you this: You get great Republican candidates on this ballot for 2014, you will see me back here helping that person get elected.
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We the undersigned would like to express our concern for the future of our club SHEFFIELD Eagles. It's taken 13 years for Mark Aston and his team to recover from being disbanded to where we are today the current CHAMPIONS of the Championship League. He's worked tirelessly within the community to encourage young people to be involved in the game, some of which have already gone on to play in our first team. Sheffield prides itself on being a City of Sports and now Sheffield Eagles are asking the council to ensure their future is in Sheffield and not in doubt. We would like the council to reassure us that this work has not been in vain and to keep Sheffield Eagles in SHEFFIELD. We are probably the most successful team that Sheffield has had in recent years.
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Trainer Card (game)
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A Trainer Card (Japanese: トレーナーカード Trainer Card, or Trainer's Card) in the Pokémon games is the card introduced in Generation III that displays information about a Trainer. It shows basic information such as the Trainer's name, the Trainer ID number, the player's gender, the amount of money carried, the total gameplay time attained so far, the number of Badges obtained, and the number of Pokémon the player has seen or caught in their Pokédex.
In Generations I and II, the information is found in the player's Trainer Case instead. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the Trainer Card and the player's Badges are stored within the player's Trainer Case.
In the games
Generation III
In Generation III, the card can be flipped to the back, and it includes data such as:
- First Hall of FameRS/Hall of Fame DebutFRLGE: The amount of gameplay time that it took for the player to enter the Hall of Fame for the first time.
- Link Cable BattlesRS/Link BattlesFRLGE: The number of times that the player has participated in link battles, including the amounts of wins and losses incurred.
- Pokémon Trades: The number of times that the player has traded Pokémon with other players.
- Pokéblocks with FriendsRSE: The amount of Pokéblocks that have been produced with other players.
- Contests with FriendsRS/Won Contests with FriendsE: The amount of Pokémon Contests with other players in which the player won 1st place.
- Battle Tower & Straight WinsRS: The number of battles won within the Battle Tower, including the player's best streak (amount of matches won consecutively).
- Union Trades & BattlesFRLG: The number of times that the player has participated in trades and battles in the Union Room.
- Berry CrushFRLG: The number of times that the player has participated in the Berry Crush at the Direct Corner.
- Battle Points WonE: The total amount of accumulated Battle Points ever earned by the player to date (excluding any payout Battle Points obtained from the Hoenn Battle Frontier's betting man).
In Generation III, the Pokémon Center for Petalburg City and Pewter City contains a NPC who will let players put key words on their Trainer Cards.
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a Trainer's party could be photographed via the Pokémon Printer within the Rocket Game Corner in Celadon City and put on the back of the Trainer Card as well (for a fee of 50 per photo). There are four different color options available:
- Normal: Party Pokémon are displayed with their normal colors.
- Black: Party Pokémon are displayed as silhouettes, entirely colored in black.
- Pink: Party Pokémon are displayed with pink hues.
- Sepia: Party Pokémon are displayed in a gray-scale fashion, only utilizing the colors of black, white, and gray.
Trainer stars were also introduced in Generation III, and the Trainer Card changes color according to the amount of stars imprinted upon it. The stars are obtained by completing specific achievements.
Generation IV
Timestamps are now used in the Generation IV Trainer Cards, whereby the date which the game began and the date and time at which the Elite Four were defeated was also added. A small drawing area was also included at the back of the card to allow the Trainer to add his/her signature.
Utilizing the dual screens of the Nintendo DS, the earned Badges are now displayed separately from the Trainer Card. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, a Badge case was added where Trainers could polish their Badges using the stylus and by touching the Badges they would play a musical note in a C major scale. As the Badges gradually grow dull over time due to the lack of shine, the pitch will change depending on the 'cleanliness' of the Badge. A dull Badge will play a lower note than it would if it were sparkling.
In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Badges are displayed at the upper screen of the Nintendo DS instead. Unlike Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the player is able to sign his or her Trainer Card without having to go to a Pokémon Center.
When communicating in the Union Room, players can have the option of viewing each other's Trainer Card. However, the other player's picture will change to an in-game Trainer class of his/her gender. The Trainer class can be changed by talking to a man in the Oreburgh City Pokémon Center or the Violet City Pokémon Center.
Generation V
In Generation V, the Badges are now shown on a separate screen from the Trainer Card. In Black and White, the Badges can be polished by the stylus and the picture of the corresponding Gym Leader will light up as the Badges become more shiny. In Black 2 and White 2, the Badges can no longer be polished using the stylus.
The Trainer Card now has added features to it. The front of the card allows the player to change his/her Trainer class and Nature by tapping with the stylus, while the bottom allows a greeting to be entered which will be used when communicating with other Trainers via C-Gear wireless.
The back of the card is divided into two sections: the top keeps track of the player's playtime, the first Hall of Fame debut and a list of other records which include the number of times the player won, lost or traded with other people, the number of Musicals participated, the number of Pass Powers obtained, and the Battle Institute and Poké Transfer high scores. The bottom half of the card allows the player to draw or sign with added functions such as zoom and erase, or even create a 2-frame animation with two halves of the box.
Trainer stars were removed from the card, but the color of the card will still change when the player has completed certain achievements.
Generation VI
In Generation VI, the Trainer Card is changed and divided into two screens: the top contains the player's name, their ID number, a number of Pokémon the player saw, their money, their Poké Miles, the player's playtime to keep track on, the day that the player first started their adventure, and the first entrance into the Hall of Fame. The bottom screen has Badges but no longer plays a musical note.
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Trainer stars were introduced in Generation III, and are stars placed on the Trainer Card when specific achievements are performed. The Trainer Card changes color depending on the number of stars on the card, and the stars may be obtained in any order.
A star is usually awarded when the player completes the first part of the game, usually after defeating the Elite Four and the Champion or in the case Pokémon Black and White, after defeating Ghetsis. Another star is awarded when the Pokédex is completed, usually excluding any event-exclusive Pokémon. One star is awarded after completing a battle-related achievement, such as obtaining a win-streak in a battle facilities or obtaining all gold Symbols from the Battle Frontier in Pokémon Emerald. The remainder of the stars usually depend on the game, such as obtaining the platinum flag in the Underground in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, collecting five Shiny Leaves in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, or obtaining all the Entralink Pass Powers in Pokémon Black and White.
In Generation IV, the Trainer Card also carries the Trainer's score. A Trainer's score offers no specific purpose in the game and appears to be only aesthetic. The score begins at zero and increases every time a score-altering event occurs.
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|Battled against a wild Pokémon
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|Pokémon Egg is hatched
|Pokémon is traded
|Pokémon is evolved
|Flag is obtained in the Underground DPPt
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the Braggart on Four Island hands out Stickers to Trainers who tell him about their achievements. The Stickers are applied to the back of the Trainer Card, in the top-left, and are colored red, blue, yellow, or grey (depending on the number of times that the player has made that particular achievement).
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Frontier Pass
In Pokémon Emerald, a player can upgrade their Trainer Card to a Frontier Pass upon reaching the Battle Frontier. The Frontier Pass shows a player's Symbols and Battle Points, allows players to view a map of the Battle Frontier, view a recorded match saved at a Battle Frontier facility except for the Battle Pike and Battle Pyramid, or look at the standard Trainer Card.
Upon the player's first entry into Hoenn's Battle Frontier, their Trainer Card will be upgraded into a Frontier Pass by a woman at the entrance. This pass holds the Trainer Card, as well as a small map of the Battle Frontier and the player's records with the Frontier. Saved-up Battle Points, or BP, are listed, as are any of the seven Frontier Symbols the player has won. One battle from within one of the facilities may be recorded and stored on the Frontier Pass, which may be watched or overwritten with another at any time.
A Trainer Case in Pokémon Red and Blue
A Trainer Case in Pokémon Yellow
A Trainer Case in Pokémon Gold and Silver
A blue Trainer Card in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
A blue Trainer Card in Pokémon Platinum
A red Trainer Card in HeartGold and SoulSilver
A green Trainer Card in Black and White
A blue Trainer Card in Black 2 and White 2
A green Trainer Card in Pokémon X and Y
In the anime
Trainer Cards do not appear in the anime; Trainers are instead identified via their Pokédex. Each has another license, called the Pokémon Trainer's license. Applicants must be 10 years of age or older to obtain these licenses. Trainers keep their badges pinned on their clothing or keep them in protected cases.
In The Symbol Life, Ash obtained the Frontier Pass, although it was called the Frontierfolio, from the words frontier and portfolio.
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The Elder Scrolls Online has been announced by Bethesda. It is in development at Zenimax Online Studios, and is being developed for PC and Mac under the leadership of Matt Firor, who has spent the last two decades working in online game development.
"We have been working hard to create an online world in which players will be able to experience the epic Elder Scrolls universe with their friends, something fans have long said they wanted," said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online. "It will be extremely rewarding finally to unveil what we have been developing the last several years. The entire team is committed to creating the best MMO ever made – and one that is worthy of The Elder Scrolls franchise."
According to Game Informer, The Elder Scrolls Online is set a millennium before the events of Skyrim and concerns the daedric prince Molag Bal trying to pull all of Tamriel into his demonic realm. The Elder Scrolls Online will feature "player-driven" PvP that pits the three player factions against each other in open-world warfare over the province of Cyrodiil and the Emperor's throne.
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"The research we gather from this project during winter and spring terms will help inform our discussions about teaching spaces in a new science center," says Marti Bogart, associate dean for academic affairs. "This is a very unique space compared to the standard classrooms we have now."
The larger-than-normal classroom in Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium houses a cart of laptop computers, tables, chairs and dividers with whiteboards that can be moved on a whim. Group modules, large circles, rows and squares are all possible during the same class period. The whiteboards can divide the room into small discussion spaces. Large erasable panels on the back wall are also used for problem-solving and sharing ideas.
"This classroom is a fantastic learning environment," says Carin Silkaitis, assistant professor of theatre. "It's easily adaptable to anything we're doing. We can set up theatre-style seating to show a film. Then, in about three minutes, we can switch to small groups and each has a whiteboard for discussion. Then, we come back together to look at everyone's notes. I absolutely feel that my students participate more . . . there is no question."
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The availability of multiple laptops is a real asset to the German Film course taught by Gregory Wolf, associate professor of German. "My students can work in pairs with laptops and each pair is assigned to watch a different film clip," he explains. "We're not confined to one computer in the classroom."
The flat tables accommodate the learning tools needed for science students and placing them in groups benefits learning, reports Nancy Peterson, professor of chemistry, who co-teaches General Chemistry with Jeffrey Bjorklund, professor of chemistry. "Jeff and I can easily move between groups to give individual help. Students seem much more willing to ask questions when they are not having to ask in front of the class, so we are able to identify and correct mistakes before they fall behind."
The College is collecting data from students and professors before, during and after each term. The Learning Studio Research Program will continue in spring term 2011 with different courses and faculty.
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The Department of Education announced Friday that classes will resume on Monday for Kealakehe High School with increased security on campus and extended instructional hours.
School faculty and staff met Friday to review the situations and actions that had occurred over the past week and addressed plans for next week's return of students.
School officials on Thursday cancelled on-campus activities and classes for students in light of increased disruptions caused by at least three student fights over the course of two days. To prevent the disorderly conduct from escalating, the school was on temporarily on lockdown Wednesday afternoon and students were sent home 45 minutes early, Thursday, in increments.
The Hawaii Police Department is assisting school officials with security measures and made eight student arrests on Thursday. Those students were released from police custody but face disciplinary actions that for some may include suspension. An investigation into their disorderly conduct is ongoing.
School officials say the root of the arguments between involved students is a misunderstanding between local, Micronesian and Marshallese cultures and lifestyles.
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Conflicting stories were told yesterday morning during the House regular session about who was at fault for the power outages that occurred at the Tafuna International Airport last week Thursday, minutes before the Hawaiian Air flight from Honolulu was supposed to land.
The issue was first raised last Friday in the House of Representatives by Rep. Faimealelei Anthony Allen who provided his colleagues with the exact time the airport lost power and the time the power came back on. The longest outage lasted about 10 minutes.
Faimealelei said the incident is cause for great concern, as the safety and well being of the people both in the air and on land was compromised. He said he wanted to know why the airport maintenance crew was not on hand to operate the emergency back up generator. The Aua faipule requested the appropriate House committee(s) to look into the incident so future occurrences can be prevented.
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Yes they will be equal.
No they won't be equal.
Dude... they never were equal.
Kishi's Plot no jutsu will still have them equal.
Waste of a thread.
Naruto is a Toad Sage Sasuke is not,but be real Kurama is stain were He is now,in Naruto. So it's just wishful thinking.
Originally Posted by FTG V2
He only has Sage Mode....MS Sasuke=Sage Mode Naruto
EMS Sasuke would destroy Sage Mode Naruto.
But he couldnt "destroy" Sage Mode Kabuto
Naruto would be able to use all his chakra without worrying about restraining the Kyuubi.
He would be able to fuse with ma & pa for basically unlimited sage mode.
Unlimited sage mode > Pain...
So in short naruto would be able to use all his power, unlimited sage mode = unlimited rasenshuriken > Sasuke
Originally Posted by niblack89
naruto in full unlimited sage mode is boss. You saw what it did to kurama plus he'll have ma&pa. They can use genjutsu that even the sharingan can't reverse, as we saw with kabuto sound genjutsu weakens susanoo. Amaterasu is useless against naruto's speed, he's not as fast as kyubi chakra mode but his senses are better in that mode as seen when he was able to dodge the 3rd raikage's nuke finger.
Also naruto's way more resort ful in a fight. Now if sasuke had his old fighting style that'll be a different case.
pa = dead
Originally Posted by MilwaukeegHost
pa = dead
Pa = revived?
Sage Naruto w/o Kyuubi would destroy Sasuke
Naw he would get owned
Originally Posted by Itachi Edo
Close to. Naruto has Sage Mode and it was said in the magna that he's using half his chakra to keep the 9 tails chakra supressed. I think a battle between the two would come down to his amazing stamina or Sasuke out smarting him+genjutsu.
Where in the Manga does it state this?
Yeah. Right now Sasuke is a fodder compared to Naruto, so that would probably make them equal.
As the story is now, then Naruto would be far from Sasuke's equal if he didn't have Kurama. Because if you ask me then as of right now they are equals..
Originally Posted by James Harrsion
Song genjutsu > Sasuke genjutsu
in a battle of genjutsu even Naruto would win with Ma & Pa.
You are forgetting that Naruto are unable to use any type of Genjutsu... -.- So in a Genjutsu battle, Sasuke who is a Uchiha and they are known for there strong visual jutsu and genjutsu against Naruto, a Idiot who cannot use a single genjutsu or visual jutsu... Then Naruto would have lose in a matter of seconds.
If sasuke's sharingan is extracted would he still be equal to naruto.
Nope, he would be destroyed. Its only a matter of time when Sasuke will show his new EMS powers, and its very possbile that Sasuke will awaken Perfect Susanoo.
Originally Posted by Anonwisdom
If sasuke's sharingan is extracted would he still be equal to naruto.
No. He would lose a lot of his abilities, he wouldn't have Susano, wouldn't be able to use chidori, wouldn't have amatersu oh dang, Sasuke without sharingan is weak lmao.
Originally Posted by Taluannhan
Gaara also got his One-tail extracted, yet he grows even more badass. And Yamato once said that it was Naruto chakra that hold the Nine-Tails chakra in check, thus he should believe in his own power. And as others have mentioned: sage mode rocks.
OTOH, without Sharingan, Sasuke couln't even perform Chidori xD
Just wanted to point out that Kurama shits on Shukaku.
Originally Posted by Anonwisdom
If sasuke's sharingan is extracted would he still be equal to naruto.
I think you mean to say if Sasuke gave away his eyes would he still be equal to Naruto. If this happens Sasuke would be so far beneath Naruto xD
Originally Posted by MilwaukeegHost
pa = dead
Pa was revived by Nagato with Rinne Tensei.
Last edited by NarutoFan20; 11-19-2012 at 01:44 AM.
Naruto without Kurama loses to Sasuke no problem. Sasuke rapes.
Pretty sure Naruto would die right, because when a tailed beast is removed the host dies. However say it was ""wished"" away or something with like dragonballs or something "cough" "cough" And if naruto was able to keep his original sage mode i'd say he'd be able to take on Sasuke pretty easily. If you remember his sage mode makes his body extremely tough like when he jumped down from the top of the spires when he was learning how to concentrate and learn proper balance, it shows him jump from the top and land on the bottom and the ground crumples and he's perfectly fine. Plus his shadow clones would swarm sasuke. With Naruto's Stamina I say he'd out endure Sasuke's eye chakra.
Last edited by Apocalypse Ninja; 11-19-2012 at 03:47 AM.
Just wanted to point out two things, during this war arc kakashi stated due to the seal naruto's chakra was 20x kakashi's reserve, but without the seal he would have 100x kakashi chakra reserve (he also told naruto something similar to this during team 7's training to walk on water.) Also the name "naruto " came from jaraiya whom is naruto's god dad so there's still a good chance he would've come around to train naruto and without kurama he could've focused on two years of actual jutsu training and sage mode.
Also I think the kurama was also part of the reason naruto's chakra control was poor but I can't remember all the kid episodes clearly so Imnot sure so I didn't add that.
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