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Cecile Corbel is the french musician who composed the music for Arrietty. She sent a CD to Studio Ghibli in 2009, and they were so impressed that she was brought on board for their adaptation of Mary Norton's "The Borrowers." Her wonderful celtic music is one of my favorite things about this film.
If you're wondering why this song is being sung in Japanese, well, welcome to America. This is the song that plays during the closing credits in the Japanese version. Instead of that quiet, peaceful coda, Disney decided to Rick-Roll the movie with an unnecessary narration, followed by a wretched, Auto-Tuned mess. It's much more important to ruin another person's movie if it means advancing the careers of your fake plastic Barbie dolls, right?
And despite Disney's claims that this - to Rick-Roll Studio Ghibli - is what will make Arrietty a hit at the box office...The Secret World of Arrietty will finish with $20-25 million at the box office, only a little more than Ponyo. The Lorax will blaze past that on its first show. Mission: Failed.
On that happy note, enjoy Cecile Corbel, a real musician who sings and plays actual musical instruments - for real! No special effects required at all! Hard to believe in the age of American Idol and the Disney Channel, but such persons actually exist. Imagine that.
Cecile Corbel - Arrietty's SongPosted by daniel thomas Categories: borrower arrietty, video
Cecile Corbel - Arrietty's Song
2013 "Summer of Ghibli" - Takahata and Miyazaki's Final Bow?Posted by daniel thomas Categories: miyazaki, takahata
Recently on his radio show, Toshio Suzuki hinted at an "incredible plan" for Studio Ghibli in the summer of 2013. This "Summer of Ghibli" remains a mystery of yet, but Isao Takahata's long-awaited feature film ("The Story of the Bamboo Cutter") currently scheduled for release next summer. In addition, Hayao Miyazaki's next feature (almost certainly based on his 2009 Kaze Tachinu comic) is also planned for a summer release. Does this mean 2013 will see a double-feature release by Ghibli's founders?
Perhaps, perhaps not. It's best not to speculate on these things, as Westerners are notoriously terrible at guessing Ghibli's intentions. Every Ghibli movie of the last 15 years is heralded as "Miyazaki's retirement," for example. But next summer will be a critical milestone for the studio, as it completes its "Five Year Plan." This plan introduced the next generation of feature film directors, while Miyazaki prepares to move to a more background role. Can Studio Ghibli survive in a post-Miyazaki era? Would the public accept the new directors? Fortunately, The Borrower Arrietty and From Up on Poppy Hill became hits, and Goro Miyazaki is already in the planning stages of his next film (a samurai period piece).
Although no official word has been made, it's entirely reasonable to me that "Bamboo Cutter" and "Kaze Tachinu" will be the final directorial feature films by Takahata (75) and Miyazaki (71). Advancing age and the long production times necessary for feature animation almost requires it. The time may be coming for Studio Ghibli's legendary founders to take the stage one final time.
Mind you, this is only my speculation at this point, so don't quote anything as the Written Gospel. But I think this is where Ghibli is headed, and I wouldn't at all be surprised if Toshio Suzuki's plans involve this in some fashion.
Here is the translation from Suzuki-san's radio show, provided by T. Ishikawa and posted on GhibliWiki:
One of the guests asked Suzuki a question near the end of the radio show.
Guest: When is Takahata-san's film released?
Suzuki: Well, Miyazaki... (narration is inserted on top of Suzuki's voice)
Narration: Sorry, we cannot yet broadcast this talk, but, actually Suzuki-san seems to have an incredible plan which is not swept irresistibly by the current of the times.
Guests: Wooooow! (Guests are astonished by Suzuki's plan)
Suzuki: I'm so sorry, but we make all of next summer into Studio Ghibli.
(Laughter and the applause by guests)
Narration: Probably, Calcifer's flame begins to blaze like a brick from now on.
2013 "Summer of Ghibli" - Takahata and Miyazaki's Final Bow?
Dracula Burger - HipposPosted by daniel thomas Categories: comics
Yeah, I'm bringing Drac back. Why? Because I can. And also because I need to pad out my publishing so I look productive. But mostly it's because these comics make me laugh. Here's a quick single-panel comic that's destined to become a holiday classic.
(Shakes tip jar, cough)
Dracula Burger - Hippos
Ghibli Blog Comix - Let's Play YahtzeePosted by daniel thomas Categories: comics
We're long overdue for some comics, so here we go. Wow, I didn't realize Yahtzee had become so competitive. Toss in Gabe Caplan and this is just as good as late-night poker. Yeah, Mr. Kotter is now an old man playing for chips at 2am Saturday nights. Sigh.
This comic comes from a television commercial created by Studio Ghibli, and appears on the Short Short DVD, in case you're curious.
Ghibli Blog Comix - Let's Play Yahtzee
Poster - The Story of the Yanagawa CanalsPosted by daniel thomas Categories: posters, yanagawa canals
Behold, Studio Ghibli's only live-action feature film! The Story of the Yanagawa Canals (Yanagawa Horiwari Monogatari) is a 1987 documentary directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Hayao Miyazaki (who financed the project with revenues from his Nausicaa comic). It aired on Japanese television (NHK, I think), and has been released on home video. It has never been seen outside of Japan, and I doubt many Westerners even know it exists. In that sense, this is the great "lost" Ghibli film.
The Story of the Yanagawa Canals is a three-hour documentary that chronicles the vast and immensely complex network of waterways and canals in Japan's Yanagawa region. Takahata explores the region's history, the evolution of the canal system, its importance to the ancient culture, and the symbiotic relationship between man and nature. In the 20th Century, these waterways fell to disrepair and pollution, as post-war Japan quickly embraced a new, Western mindset. Do you remember that scene in Spirited Away when a polluted water spirit gushes out an immense pile of trash and debris? Yeah, this is the real-life version.
Indeed, this is a Studio Ghibli movie in thought, word and deed. The environmental themes are obviously present, as are the many questions about the modern world and its values. What has become of ancient Japan, and what has been lost in this mad rush to embrace the modern, Industrialized world? This, I believe, is THE central theme to the Ghibli movies of Takahata and Miyazaki, a nostalgia that sharply questions modern cultural values.
Despite the length of the movie, Yanagawa Canals is broken into concise chapters, which makes this a perfect movie for watching in segments. I could easily see PBS airing it in three, one-hour segments. I really wish they would, in fact. This is a terribly fascinating subject about a part of Japan few Westerners know about. We're captivated by the canals of Venice; how about this? The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, the stories of life among the rivers and canals are captivating, and there's the drama of a modern town learning to repair the connections to its past. There are also several animated sequences in the film.
I bought the DVD some years ago, and this is one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films. The disc not only includes English subtitles, but a complete English-language soundtrack as well! This was a real surprise for me, and whoever was responsible did a perfect job.
I'm happy that I was finally able to find a movie poster after all these years; I wasn't sure if one was ever made. Where can we buy a copy for our collections? I have no idea. We'll have to keep searching the Google and the eBay, and keep our fingers crossed.
Poster - The Story of the Yanagawa Canals
Cool Retro Toys - Horus, Hilda, and Captain SilverPosted by daniel thomas Categories: animal treasure island, horus
Here's something for the die-hard toy collectors out there: figurines based on Horus, Prince of the Sun and Animal Treasure Island. As you may know, these are my two favorite Toei Doga movies, so I'd be pretty thrilled to have these sitting on my shelf. Horus and Hilda make a good pair, but Captain Silver is the big surprise. I never expected to find any merchandize related to ATI anywhere on the web. Once again, Google proves its worth!
You can buy these items from this website. It's a Japanese merchant, so be careful when clicking around. They're a bit pricey, at 5,980 Yen (roughly $65), but these are vintage collectables. If that's your thing, happy shopping.
Cool Retro Toys - Horus, Hilda, and Captain Silver
Kiki's Delivery Service T-Shirt on SalePosted by daniel thomas Categories: kiki's delivery service
Artist Jason Cryer has a new t-shirt design on TheYetee http://theyetee.com/ this weekend, a cool graphic based on Kiki's Delivery Service. It's a clever, iconic design, look stylish, and is sure to make all your friends jealous. Also, have you noticed that it uses the original Japanes title, "Witch Delivery Service?" Very nice.
This Kiki's shirt will be available today (2/26) and tomorrow (2/27) for $11. After that, it will no longer be available on that website, so be sure to get yours today.
Kiki's Delivery Service T-Shirt on Sale
The Secret World of Arrietty Opens Today in USAPosted by daniel thomas Categories: borrower arrietty
Arrietty has finally arrived in the States! Studio Ghibli's 2010 feature is now playing on 1,200 screens across America. Everyone should attend during this crucial opening weekend to show their support. Take the whole extended family, from the kids to the grandparents, and have a great time. I'll be attending for a second go-around this weekend.
Personally, I really enjoyed this movie, and I think it may benefit from multiple viewings. It's shorter and leaner than most Studio Ghibli fare, but I think this may work in Arrietty's favor. It's a gentle, quiet, often reflective movie, and despite its roots in Mary Norton's books, this is still very much a Japanese movie. I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks.
Also, sometime this weekend, I have to sit down and watch Arrietty's UK and Japanese dubs, and see how it compares to Disney's soundtrack.
Just as a word of warning, there's another hideously awful fake, auto-tuned "song" that plays during the closing credits. Sam Hiti tells me it also plays during the movie, but I'll have to watch again to see if that's true. In any case, Cecile Corbel's wonderfully celtic music is far, far better, and anchors the movie very strongly. We'll have to track down her Arrietty soundtrack CD for sure.
The Secret World of Arrietty Opens Today in USA
The Secret World of Arrietty Clips - That Wasn't So HardPosted by daniel thomas Categories: borrower arrietty, video
This Arrietty clip is one of my favorites, and definitely a terrific scene in the movie. I love the sense of scale that Yonebayashi-san brings to this film, and the kitchen scene is loaded with great little bits of animation. Also, this clip has very little dialog, which keeps the syrupy Disney overacting to a minimum. Snark.
Only a few more days to go, folks. I'm very interested in seeing how much attention Arrietty receives. I'm of the belief that Americans view animation on purely functional grounds (animation as babysitter), and they remain highly resistant to foreign animation, especially anime. Most folks are convinced that "all anime" is little more than naked girls, giant robots, and buckets of blood. It's a bit strange, really. Let's see if this movie can make progress on that front.
The Secret World of Arrietty Clips - That Wasn't So Hard
Arrietty - Optimum UK Blu-Ray PackagingPosted by daniel thomas Categories: blu-ray, borrower arrietty, dvd
While we Americans are only days away from finally seeing Arrietty in theaters, Studio Ghibli's 2010 hit film is already available in many regions on DVD and Blu-Ray. Here's a look at Optimum's Arrietty BD/DVD deluxe edition, released just last month. I'm highlighting this version of Arrietty for two reasons: one, Ghibli Blog has a lot of UK fans (thank you, all), and two, this version has a unique English-language soundtrack, recorded exclusively for the UK theatrical run. Disney's US dub is a completely different beast.
Now that I've seen Disney's version of Arrietty, I'm curious to hear how well the British performed. Hopefully, the actors don't all speak in that syrupy, slowed-down tone that sounds like stroke victims. It's either a Disney thing, or it's just the way American parents speak to small children. Either way, it's a slightly odd, goofy thing to my ears, and I've never been able to make my peace with it. But that might only be me, so I'm perfectly fine with being in the minority. In any case, I'm honestly curious to hear the British cast of Arrietty, to see if Mary Norton's books serve as a reference and an influence. I suspect an English accent will suit this story better than Southern California.
I've always been an admirer of Optimum's packaging of the Studio Ghibli movies. Having them listed as part of a "Studio Ghibli Collection" is very smart, and helps to establish itself as a separate brand. And the packaging itself is just terrific. Look at the gatefold that holds the discs, and that magnificent illustration of the tree. Notice the collection of postcards from the movie. This is a quality design, through and through, and a model of how Ghibli BDs should look. Japan, of course, has the best packaging, but Optimum deserves the silver medal.
It would be nice if Disney packaged the Studio Ghibli films this way, but they seem more interested in moving their own product lines off store shelves, and pushing their computer-processed, machine-assembly manufactured "pop singers" than anything. Ahem, excuse me. In any event, I think the UK Arrietty would make a solid addition to your Blu-Ray library, and if you're looking to support Optimum, here's yer chance.
Arrietty - Optimum UK Blu-Ray Packaging
Studio Ghibli BD Wallpaper - Free DownloadPosted by daniel thomas
Jason is a long-time reader of the blog, and he felt inspired by the new logos to create this cool wallpaper for your computers. After a couple revisions, this quick evening project is now ready to share with the world. Yeehh! Very nice. Enjoy, everyone.
Studio Ghibli BD Wallpaper - Free Download
Ghibli Blog Comix - InspirationPosted by daniel thomas Categories: comics
I'm working to score a press pass to this Saturday's preview screening of Arrietty at the Mall of America. This comic will no doubt help me to reach that goal. See, this comic has a wholesome moral lesson. Fun for the whole family! William S. Burroughs would be so proud.
If you get a chuckle out of this, toss a couple coins into the tip jar. Comedy of this caliber costs money, ya know.
Ghibli Blog Comix - Inspiration
Artist Spotlight - Arrietty DrawingsPosted by daniel thomas Categories: arts, borrower arrietty
Continuing this new series of "Artist Spotlight" posts, I thought we'd like to have a look at some drawings based on The Secret World of Arrietty, which opens here in the States next week (maybe you've heard). I'm really impressed with the skills of these artists, and I'm sure you'll enjoy their work. Let's take a look at our four artists, each with a unique take on the Ghibli film:
This first drawing is my personal favorite, titled "Morning Dew." It's created by Riysse, who also has a DeviantArt page (just click the link). I really enjoy the warm color tones and abundance of complimentary oranges and greens. The characters have a slight anime flair, but not too much, with a touch more vibrancy in their hair and wardrobes. The arrangement is balanced without becoming symmetrical, and I just want to explore these mysterious woods, and sit and talk and laugh. I also appreciate how the sunlight doesn't completely overpower and wash out everything. For some reason, I'm now hungry for some oranges.
The second Arrietty drawing was created by Ashcats. The dry textures and colors suggest light pastels or colored pencils. The mood is quiet, reflective; the surrounding leaves and flowers feature prominently in this piece. Arrietty herself appears to slightly to the side, and allows the scenery to take center stage. The complex, integrated composition reminds me of my own work, although my skills are nowhere near as good as Asha. This is very nice. I can tell that a very thoughtful person drew this, and that's what I really like about it. It feels very personal, like a self-portrait in disguise.
Poster number three was created by Anndr. This piece has the feel of wet acrylic paints, the kind I often see at the local art fairs. It's really terrific. I'm impressed how these Arrietty artworks are focus on the natural world, and use the characters in a supporting role. Perhaps you need to live near lakes and rivers and trees to appreciate this beauty; an artist living in Manhattan probably couldn't paint like this. Anndr draws Arrietty in a Western style, avoiding the anime look and carving a unique identity for herself. I'm reminded of science fiction and fantasy artwork in this piece, an influence that really shines in Ann's other works (her gallery is fantastic). Kudos!
Finally, we have this piece created by Kamoji, from Japan. This is a very detailed and colorful anime-style drawing, with a terrific watercolor pattern in the background. I really like it. There's a lot of interaction between the two characters, and a lot of unspoken dialog. You can imagine just what is going through their minds. Kamoji-san is clearly influenced by anime and manga, and there's a directness, a purity to his/her style. The American artists incorporate some of the more iconic elements of anime, but it's blended together with Western influences. It's a very fascinating contrast, and I'm happy that there's enough diversity for all four of these talented artists to learn from one another.
Artist Spotlight - Arrietty Drawings
Spirited Away Hanafuda CardsPosted by daniel thomas Categories: spirited away
Hanafuda cards are a special kind of Japanese playing cards, originally imported by the Portugese three centuries ago, and became a Japanese cultural icon. The company Nin Ten Doh was originally founded as a maker of hanafuda cards, for example. This official card set is based on 2001's The Spiriting Away of Sen and Chihiro (yes, that's the full translation of the Japanese title), and fits the characters perfectly into the classic designs.
The only reason I know anything about hanafuda (aside from Nintendo's brilliant Clubhouse Games on Nintendo DS) is because they feature prominently in two of Isao Takahata's movies, Jarinko Chie and My Neighbors the Yamadas. If you have a keen eye, you can probably spot some of the cards that were used in those films. For that reason, the idea of Spirited Away hanafuda cards makes perfect sense.
This is the sort of thing you expect to find at fan conventions. Collectors and die-hard fans go gaga for memorabilia of this sort. Definitely one of Studio Ghibli's more offbeat merchandising ideas.
Spirited Away Hanafuda Cards
The Secret World of Arrietty Clips - CapturedPosted by daniel thomas Categories: borrower arrietty, video
The fine folks at Disney were kind enough to supply Ghibli Blog with a full list of their movie clips in promotion of The Secret World of Arrietty, which opens nationwide (US) on February 17. I'll share them here over the course of the next week, although I don't really have a plan. We'll just use the Schwartz and play it by ear.
No doubt you've already seen some of these clips on YouTube, so we have a nice surprise for you: Free Downloads! This is really, really nice. It's been a long time since I was getting any kind of swag from PR people. Takes me back to the video game zine days. Maybe I can get another writing gig at GamePro outta this.
Feel free to download and share the clips, everyone. Think of this as Disney's way of apologizing for SOPA and PIPA. Burn baby burn!
Arrietty Clips - "Captured"
Windows Media (.wmv) - Low - High
Quicktime (.mov) - 480 - 720 - 1080
Apple iPod (.m4v) - clip
The Secret World of Arrietty Clips - Captured
The Ideal Ghibli Women: Violent Redheads and Single MothersPosted by daniel thomas Categories: kiki's delivery service, nausicaa, polls
Back in December, a Japanese poll asked 1,000 people (700 women and 300 men) to name their favorite female Studio Ghibli characters, the ones that "best embody the characteristics that women aspire to. Both genders picked the moody Redhead with the violent mood swings. Interesting findings.
I can understand why guys would want a strong, confident and aggressive person like Nausicaa. I hail from Minnesota, after all. Our girls play ice hockey and win championships (go Gophers). But what really makes me chuckle is that Nausicaa is the number one pick from women. Don't let the stereotypically polite, demure appearance fool you; these gals are probably looking to bust some heads. And when we look at Japan's population decline, I'm guessing they have to tolerate a lot of clueless, clumsy boys.
Protip for all the males in Japan: Hurry up and learn some skills, boys. Put down the toys and the video games, and learn to impress the gals before they beat you up and take your lunch money. Hah, hah.
Well, that's worth a chuckle. Back to the Ghibli "Ideal Woman" poll. For the most part, it's a standard sampling of Miyazaki characters. The men's picks are, frankly, a bit boring. Sheeta (Castle in the Sky) probably fits the "damsel in distress," so there's an appeal, but Kiki and Shizuku (Mimi/Whisper)? Those are very much girls' coming-of-age movies. Porco Rosso's Gina is a singer and owns her own business, but she's also a very lonely character, who escapes into a series of doomed marriages because her one true love is too being a self-loathing pig to notice. I'm not sure what this suggests about the men in the poll.
Meanwhile, the women pick San, the Mononoke Hime? She's basically Nausicaa's aggressive, darker side (Ashitaka, conversely, embodies all of Nausicaa's gentler, more "feminine" virtues). And at the end of the picture, she tells the boy that, sorry, I need my space. Ouch.
Osano, the pregnant owner of the bakery in Kiki's Delivery Service, is an interesting pick. Am I the only one who honestly thought she was a single mother? Is that cook her husband? Family or friend? Co-worker? The movie (in its original Japanese) never explicitly declares anything, one way or another. I may be wrong on this one, but that was always my honest impression, and I greatly admired the movie for its honesty. It's a good lesson for girls, don't you agree? Your life doesn't revolve around men. You can take command of your own life. Heck, even if the cook is Osano's husband, she's clearly the one in charge.
Here's the complete rankings from the poll. I'm interested to hear your opinions. Feel free to tell me I'm completely bonkers in my hypothesis, by the way.
Women's Results:
1) 20.0% - Nausicaä (Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind)
2) 18.9% - Osono (Kiki's Delivery Service)
3) 15.0% - Sheta (Castle in the Sky
4) 13.1% - San (Princess Mononoke
5) 11.7% - Kiki (Kiki's Delivery Service
Men's Results:
1) 18.7% - Nausicaä (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind)
2) 17.3% - Sheta (Castle in the Sky)
3) 13.0% - Kiki (Kiki's Delivery Service)
4) 11.7% - Shizuku Tsukishima (Mimi wo Sumaseba/Whisper of the Heart)
5) 09.0% - Gina (Porco Rosso)
The Ideal Ghibli Women: Violent Redheads and Single Mothers
The Secret World of Arrietty to Open on 1200 ScreensPosted by daniel thomas Categories: borrower arrietty, disney
Disney will open The Secret World of Arrietty on 1,200 screens this month, according to an article in Monday's Wall Street Journal. The article features an interview with John Lasseter, who shares his drive and determination to make Studio Ghibli a success in America.
Disney hopes to boost Studio Ghibli's box-office punch with the English-language release of "The Secret World of Arrietty."
Disney will open "Arrietty" on at least 1200 screens, in what will be its largest Ghibli release in the U.S. As comparison, "Ponyo" opened on about 900 screens, and "Spirited Away" opened on 750 screens.
"I just want to do everything I can to help make sure people can go see them because they're just magnificent films that are very different than any other animated films these days," [John] Lasseter said in an interview.
This WSJ piece is hidden behind Rupert Murdoch's Paid Firewall of Doom, proving once again that the dinosaurs of Old Media have no solution to the internet but to shut everything down. If I'm able to find more clips, I'll be happy to share them.
This is very big news, and a great surprise. I wasn't expecting Disney to support Arrietty so strongly. This is the widest theatrical release for an anime film in America. Heck, before Spirited Away and Ponyo, anime has never broken out of the art-house circuit. Let's see if this translates into robust business at the box office. Looking at Ghibli's schedule, I believe Arrietty will have the best chance for breaking wide open. Mary Norton's "The Borrowers" are a beloved and well-known property, the story is simply and easily presented, and the movie's animation is stunning.
If Studio Ghibli is going to have a hit in the States, it has to be now. Lasseter-San and Disney should be thanked for their support and efforts. Now give us the DVD and Blu-Ray films! More, more!
Update 2/8/12, 11:15pm: I found the article in Monday's paper. It's a very short article, and you didn't really miss anything. We already have the important part. Thank you, public library!
The Secret World of Arrietty to Open on 1200 Screens
Photos - Animal Treasure IslandPosted by daniel thomas Categories: animal treasure island, screenshots
Every once in a while, I have to throw up some screenshots from Animal Treasure Island, one of my all-time favorite anime cartoons. It's probably my favorite Toei Doga movie after Horus, Prince of the Sun, and usually the one I reach for when I need a quick laugh.
This is easily the most "Miyazaki" of the Toei films; he really seems to be in the driver's seat on this picture, instead of being part of a larger team. Or perhaps everyone was just in the mood for a fun, rollicking adventure movie. It's basically a cliffhanger adventure serial with a lot of slapstick comedy. The colors are terrific, the character designs are memorable (in that iconic Toei way), and the action scenes are terrific. The epic pirate ship battle, animated by Hayao Miyazaki. is worth the price of admission alone.
Discotek released Animal Treasure Island (DVD) on our shores a few years ago, alongside 1969's Puss in Boots and 1979's Taro the Dragon Boy, all anime classics that seem to be, strangely, ignored by most anime fans. It may be tough to find these movies at most retailers by now, so your best bet is to order directly from the Discotek website. These folks do a fantastic job, and they're sticking their necks out by delivering classic anime to a scene that only wants what's "NEW." Whatever that means. I'm sure to a teenager today, Akira is ancient history.
Buy a copy of Animal Treasure Island (and Puss in Boots) if you haven't done so already. This is a great, old-school cartoon. You can't ask for much better than that.
Photos - Animal Treasure Island
Ghibli Blog Menu Pages Are Now UpdatedPosted by daniel thomas Categories: news
The Ghibli Blog menu pages have now been updated and overhauled, whew! My weekend fix-it project is finally finished. Have a look around you'll find things are much easier to find. After nearly six years, there's a small mountain of information available on this site. The challenge is to make the most important information available to you easily and efficiently.
I really like the new logo designs, they fit in perfectly, they add a bit of color, and they help break up pages that, otherwise, would just be one long list after another. As you can see, everything fits into five main categories: Studio Ghibli (you know who they are), Pre-Ghibli (earlier Takahata-Miyazaki anime), Anime Western (animation by everybody else), Live-Action (movies, videos and interviews), and Manga Comics (ya, know, comic books). I probably spent more time this weekend coming up with good names than anything else.
I'm still thinking of adding a fifth menu item, a "Gallery." This would be the main page for movie posters, maybe screenshots. I would also like to include fan-made artwork, such as the Totoro Noir poster that everybody loves. My ideas aren't fully fleshed out yet, and I'd still have to figure out how to arrange such a gallery using a blog format. It's a bit of a challenge, and one that might not be realized just now. But keep in mind that it's something that I'm planning for the future.
So here ya go, kids. Take a look around, read some of the essays, scan through some reviews, sit back and watch some videos. There's a lot to be discovered, so have fun.
Ghibli Blog Menu Pages Are Now Updated
Ghibli Blog Comix - Say WhatPosted by daniel thomas Categories: anne of green gables, comics
Hey, kids! You could print out Ghibli Blog Comix and use them as Valentines' Day cards. I'm sure the other kids in your classroom will love to get this. Why bother with those cheap cards that are nothing more than tv & movie commercials with lousy puns? This is waaay more fun! You'll probably become a legend in your school.
C'mon, this is worth some tip money, don'tcha think?
Ghibli Blog Comix - Say What
Chris the Chemist - Path of the Wind (Totoro)Posted by daniel thomas Categories: music, my neighbor totoro
This arrived in my inbox today:
I was just searching around for Studio Ghibli blogs and a came accross your site. I just recently made a remix of Hisaishi's Path of the Wind from My Neighbor Totoro. I think it turned out pretty good and wanted to share it with you. Please let me know what you think. Love live STUDIO GHIBILI!
Chris the Chemist's song, "Path of the Wind," is available on Soundcloud. Give it a listen, and send him your thanks. Big thanks to Chris for putting this My Neighbor Totoro remix together. Great work!
Chris the Chemist - Path of the Wind (Totoro)
Poster - "Totoro Noir"Posted by daniel thomas Categories: artist spotlight, my neighbor totoro, posters
I found this stylish and very original Totoro poster online, rendered in the style of Turn-of-the-Century French posters - very nice! I do enjoy unofficial movie posters if there is enough creativity behind them; as the art of poster design is replaced by soulless marketing and cheap Photoshop tricks, original artistic designs become ever more important.
I wasn't able to find the identity of the artist who created this "Totoro Noir" poster, as their original art page has since vanished from the web. Whoever it was, they did an excellent job, and I hope it inspires more imitators out there. How about a theme of Ghibli posters in this style?
Now I feel like getting a pint of beer for some reason. Where's my Totoro Lager?
Poster - "Totoro Noir"
Poster - From Up on Poppy Hill (France)Posted by daniel thomas Categories: kokuriko-zaka kara, posters
Studio Ghibli's Japanes movie posters for Poppy Hill are, surprisingly, underwhelming. They're very nice, and I'm more than happy to add them to my collection, but they appear strangely colorless, a little bland. This French poster is much better. It's nice to have some warm colors on display, and it delivers its teen romance plot more directly. This is the film's best poster yet, and I'm looking forward to what Australia and the UK will offer.
Naturally, Poppy Hill has that typically Ghibli-esque nostalgia that only works in Japan. So many of their movies are set in the 1960s, to that first post-war generation, the emerging youth in the "new," Westernized Japan. It also just happens to be the same era that Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata came of age. It's arguably the most common thread through the Ghibli films, welcoming this radical change, embracing it, while also questioning its values and its disregard for the mythic past. Those themes don't translate as easily to a Western audience. Fortunately, we can all relate to a coming-of-age story, so if we miss the specific cultural references, we can relate to the broader themes, the broader brushstrokes.
Fortunately, Studio Ghibli is blessed with so many excellent movie posters. I think everyone should have one or two hanging on their walls.
Poster - From Up on Poppy Hill (France)
Ghibli Reveals Plans for Tokyo Anime Fair 2012Posted by daniel thomas Categories: ghibli museum, kokuriko-zaka kara, news
Studio Ghibli has revealed their plans for the 2012 Tokyo Anime Fair. The fair runs March 22-25, and is a popular venue for announcing new movie projects and exhibitions. This year is no exception.
The biggest announcement will be From Up on Poppy Hill on Blu-Ray and DVD. Goro Miyazaki's film was Japan's highest-grossing domestic film of 2011, and is currently playing in theaters in France. This newest addition to Ghibli's prestigious Blu-Ray library. Cover design and packaging will also be unveiled at the Tokyo show in March.
Leading the lineup of museum exhibitons will be a new show featuring Ghibli friend (and Evangelion director), Hideaki Anno. "Director Hideaki Anno's Japanese Special Effects Museum: craftsmanship of Showa & Heisei Eras Looked Thru Miniatures" will arrive at the Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art, Summer 2012.
The Ghibli Museum will have exhibits honoring American artist and Disney designer Mary Blair, and Canadian animation legend Frederic Back. The Ghibli Museum's latest release, "Tales of the Night," will also be shown at the Tokyo Anime Fair. All in all, this promises to be an exciting event.
Ghibli Reveals Plans for Tokyo Anime Fair 2012
John Lasseter, Fashion IconPosted by daniel thomas Categories: pixar
We never say enough good things about John Lasseter here on Ghibli Blog. Pioneer, visionary, movie guru, story-teller...and fashion icon. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And he is gonna party like it's 1985.
Just in case you were curious, this photo comes from Lasseter-san, Arigatou, a direct-to-DVD video diary of Hayao Miyazaki's visit to the United States in support of Spirited Away. Lasseter-san was almost single-handedly responsible for making that happen, and has been Ghibli's patron saint in the US ever since. Ghibli created this DVD as their way of saying thanks. It's a terrific little movie; Disney should release it over here.
John Lasseter, Fashion Icon
The Ghibli Blog Reviews Index - Better Than EverPosted by daniel thomas
The Ghibli Blog Reviews Index is now better than ever. It has been given a complete overhaul, with a cleaner arrangement, easier navigation, and all-new graphics icons based on the site's stylish logo. Everything really looks terrific and I'm quite proud of the result. There are four main sections: Studio Ghibli, Pre-Ghibli (Takahata-Miyazaki), Anime Western (everybody else), and Live-Action (my old movie reviews from DanielThomas.org, RIP).
I will also begin overhauling the other menu items - Downloads, Reviews, Videos, and hopefully everything should be finished by this time next week. The Contact item has been removed, as I put my email address right on the main page. There will likely also be a new menu item, called "Gallery" or "Library." It will be an index for movie posters, books and Miyazaki comics (excuse me, manga).
We don't have a complete reviews index, but we're getting very close. I really need to write more anime reviews! And Pixar...oy, don't remind me, I know, I know. We also need reviews/essays on all the Ghibli Museum shorts, their direct-to-video movies, and the masterful 1987 documentary, The Story of Yanagawa Canals. The good thing is that it proves that I'm nowhere close to running out of ideas.
Enjoy the new Reviews Index, kids....(quietly shuffles the tip jar forward). :P
The Ghibli Blog Reviews Index - Better Than Ever
Zeta's Studio Ghibli PaintingsPosted by daniel thomas Categories: howl's moving castle, kokuriko-zaka kara, my neighbor totoro, nausicaa
Here is another series of excellent Studio Ghibli artwork by a dedicated artist named Zeta, who shares my love of anime and video games (although I'm decidedly more retro). In addition to his primary art site, he has a blog dedicated to his Ghibli paintings. These paintings are my personal favorites, but I'm sure you'll have your favorites, as well. Enjoy.
Zeta's Studio Ghibli Paintings
A Spectacular Totoro PaintingPosted by daniel thomas Categories: my neighbor totoro, video
This is a truly spectacular painting! Inspired by My Neighbor Totoro, this painting is rendered in lush detail and wonderful color. It's challenging to create a great watercolor painting; the best I could muster was to just splatter paint everywhere and make a spectacular mess.
This is easily the best Totoro rendition I've seen, apart from Hayao Miyazaki himself. And this piece has a certain vitality that is truly unmatched. I love how the Totoros are so fluffy and furry, the leaves and moss and wood wild with texture. You can just feel those trees in your hands, can't you? This painting is thrillingly alive with an expressionist flair. There's also something in the textures and poses that reminds me of the great Yuri Norstein, but maybe that's just me.
Akreon is the name of the artist, and this comes from his DeviantArt page. You can find many more works there; I think his Totoro painting is the best. I'd be thrilled if he created more Ghibli-inspired watercolors like this. A series of works based on Miyazaki and Takahata's movies? Yes, please, I'd like that very much.
As an added bonus, Akreon also shot a time-lapse video of the creation of his Totoro painting. Very impressive! Consider this your art lesson for the week, kids.
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Stunned by Clinton administration plans to slash housing grants for low-income senior citizens, Jewish activists are predicting devastating effects on America's aging population.
"Through the government's hand, more elderly will be added to the ranks of the homeless," said Joanne Hoffman, director of housing for the UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies in New York.
"The demand is so dramatic and the need so great it is irresponsible for the government to dismantle this program," Hoffman said.
In a pre-emptive strike to save the embattled department of Housing and Urban Development, budget cutters in the administration have proposed a drastic overhaul of the agency.
The proposal would eliminate funding for dozens of programs, including those that finance the construction of low-income housing for the elderly and others that provide support services at such facilities.
The White House estimates that the proposed restructuring would save $800 million over the next five years.
Activists say that the administration's mover could not come at a worse time for American's elderly population – both Jewish and non-Jewish – which continues to grow at a record pace.
Included in the ballooning growth are senior American Jews who increasingly are turning toward low-income housing, according to Hoffman, whose federation runs nearly 3,000 units, making it one of the largest sponsors of low-income housing for seniors in New York City.
Though Jewish professional in the field do not have specific figures, they estimate that through local federations, B'nai B'rith and independent associations, the Jewish community provides housing to thousands of low-income seniors.
Those facilities serve both Jews and non-Jews, in accordance with fair-housing laws. The same laws that prohibit exclusion of non-Jews from Jewish-run facilities also bar these facilities from recording the number of Jewish residents.
B'nai B'rith, the international service and fraternal organization, runs 27 homes across the country housing more than 5,000 low-income seniors.
Other low-income housing facilities under Jewish auspices – including those sponsored by federations and independent associations – other bout 15,000 apartment units, according to Ellen Feingold, public policy chairwoman of the North American Association of Jewish Homes and Housing for the Aging, which is a membership and advocacy organization for these Jewish-sponsored facilities.
The need for low-income housing for seniors has swelled to an all-time high across the nation with an estimated eight people waiting for each available unit, according to recent studies.
For fiscal year 1995, HUD, under Section 202 low-income housing for the elderly, has slated $1.279 billion for new construction, according to a HUD document.
Under the Congregant Housing Services Program another $25 million is allocated for supplemental services.
B'nai B'rith has seven new constructions projects tin the development stage, according to officials of the organization. These projects, which have already begun the application process, may or may not secure funding under the 1995 budget. In any case, future projects are certainly in jeopardy, officials said.
The same is true for Jewish federation-sponsored housing, which is always looking to provide more units, federation officials said.
That Jewish seniors require such housing dispels the myth that most of the elderly in the community do not have such needs.
"There is as perception that the elderly American Jew is middle class, and that's simply not true," Hoffman said.
The problem for poor elderly Jews is "a problems the Jewish community is only beginning to face," said Mark Meridy, B'nai B'rith's senior housing specialist.
"Certainly this is going to gain prominence as people continue to live longer and the need for housing increase." he said.
The proposed HUD budget caught Jewish activists across the country off guard.
"We were surprised to see this on the cutting block," said Diana Aviv, director of the Washington office of the Council of Jewish Federations.
Since the election in November, Jewish activists working on the domestic front have concentrated their efforts on tracking congressional Republican proposals on welfare, balanced-budget amendments and school prayer.
They did not, they said, expect threats to come from the White House.
Under the administration proposal, 60 HUD programs would be combined into three mega-block grants for local communities.
Although low-income elderly housing providers could compete for diminished funds, Jewish professionals hold little hope that their programs would receive nearly as much funding as they do now, especially when competing against disabled housing, public housing, and emergency housing.
In addition, under the proposal, beginning in 1998, elderly housing facilities will be competing for the same funds with homeless programs and housing for people with AIDS.
Calling the proposal "the final blow" to the "dismantling of public housing," Hoffman said, "We will have no place to send the low-income elderly. This is really a crisis."
Without low income housing as an option, citizens will be forced into nursing homes without the "dignity and independence we provide," she said.
At a news conference on Monday, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros argued that the restructuring will actually benefit low-income elderly housing because the grant application process will shift from private organizations such as federations and B'nai B'rith to local and state authorities.
The private organizations would then be able to apply to the state and local authorities, which, according to Cisneros, can set aside funds for specific purposes.
But some Jewish activists are not buying his pitch.
When asked whether she was reassured by Cisneros' assessment that funding would still be forthcoming, Feingold said, "I am confident of nothing."
While eliminating funds for new construction poses a long-term threat to the elderly population, plans to eliminate grants for support services that some building receive pose a more immediate problem.
Thanks to a HUD grand, for instance, over 500 low-income senior citizens living in B'nai B'rith's Covenant House in St. Louis currently eat hot meals seven nights a week instead of the five funded by private donations, according to Judy, Lee, executive director of Covenant House.
The $487,000 grant over five years also allows the Covenant House to provide transportation for its residents to doctors' offices.
"I just don't know what they would do without this assistance," Lee said.
Lee added that Low-income housing "is important not only to the older members but to the families who are trying to do their best. The ripple effect would be dramatic."
With all activists clearly concerned, Aviv of CJF tried to find the silver lining in an otherwise bleak future for low-income housing programs.
"We have to study very carefully what the rolling of 60 programs" into three would mean, Aviv said, pondering whether the changes "will mean a diminution of funds or a better process."
In the meantime, CJF will join B'nai B'rith and Christian non-profit groups in fighting to keep the grant program intact.
Officials from Jewish and no-Jewish organizations the would be affected by changes at HUD met with HUD officials Monday night to air their concerns.
Since Clinton will not deliver his budget to Capitol Hill for months, activists plan to use the time to lobby the White House and prepare an all-out push on the Hill.
"This is a significant battle that we are going to fight both in Congress and the White House," said B'nai B'rith's Meridy.

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In January 2012, Governor Browns budget proposed replacing most of Californias complex formulas with a weighted student formula. This concept was included in the 2013 budget as the Local Control Funding Formula or LCFF, which when fully implemented will allocate educational funds based on specific student needs and will allow maximum flexibility at the local level.
As part of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), school districts, COEs, and charter schools are required to develop, adopt, and annually update a three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
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by InvestorPlace Staff | March 15, 2012 10:02 am
Environmental issues get a lot more media coverage nowadays than they did only 15 years ago. Baby boomers are certainly aware of the shift. Gen Xers, too. And these generational cohorts tend to be more mindful of so-called "green" practices.
But Millennials — the children of baby boomers born between, say, the late 1980s and early '90s — not so much. In fact, a recent academic analysis shows, young Americans are less interested in the environment, less in conservation-minded, and often less civic-minded overall, than their elders were when they were young.
The findings are based on a study of two surveys of young people in the U.S., one an annual survey of high school seniors conducted from 1976 through 2008, the other a survey of first-year college students conducted from 1966 through 2009.
"I was shocked," study co-author Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University, told the Associated Press. "We have the perception that we're getting through to people. But at least compared to previous eras, we're not."
The surveys showed, for example, that 15% of Millennials said they had made no effort to help the environment, compared with 8% of young Gen Xers and 5% of young baby boomers. Millennials also were the least interested in energy conservation, with 56% saying they would try to conserve electricity and heating fuel, compared with 78% of young baby boomers and 71% of Gen Xers.
Emily Stokes, a 20-year-old geography student at Western Washington University, suggested that young people who grow up surrounded by natural beauty tend to be more eco-conscious than those whose experience is limited to urban or suburban settings.
"But I still find myself pretty frustrated a lot of the time," Stokes, who wants to go into marine resource management, told the AP. "I just think our generation seems fairly narcissistic — and we seem to have the shortest attention span."
But Mark Potosnak, an environmental science professor at DePaul University in Chicago, said he has noticed increasing skepticism, and perhaps confusion, about climate change as the subject has become more politically charged and the national debate more vigorous. That, Potosnak said, leads to fatigue.
"It's not so much that they don't think it's important. They're just worn out," he noted. "It's like poverty in a foreign country. You see the picture so many times, you become inured to it."
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Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters. The letters are all addressed to "My dear and unfortunate successor," and they plunge her into a world she never dreamed of a labyrinth where the secrets of her father's past and her mother's mysterious fate connect to an inconceivable evil hidden in the depths of history.
The letters provide links to one of the darkest powers that humanity has ever known and to a centuries-long quest to find the source of that darkness and wipe it out. It is a quest for the truth about Vlad the Impaler, the medieval ruler whose barbarous reign formed the basis of the legend of Dracula. Generations of historians have risked their reputations, their sanity, and even their lives to learn the truth about Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Now one young woman must decide whether to take up this quest herself to follow her father in a hunt that nearly brought him to ruin years ago, when he was a vibrant young scholar and her mother was still alive.
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Parsing obscure signs and hidden texts, reading codes worked into the fabric of medieval monastic traditions and evading the unknown adversaries who will go to any lengths to conceal and protect Vlad's ancient powers one woman comes ever closer to the secret of her own past and a confrontation with the very definition of evil. Elizabeth Kostova's debut novel is an adventure of monumental proportions, a relentless tale that blends fact and fantasy, history and the present, with an assurance that is almost unbearably suspenseful and utterly unforgettable.
When a motherless American girl living in Europe finds a medieval book and a package of letters, all addressed ominously to "My dear and unfortunate successor..." she begins to unravel a thread that leads back to her father's past, his mentor's career, and an evil hidden in the depths of history.
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Users on the government's $37.4 billion national broadband network are downloading up to four times more data than those on older copper broadband connections, according to one of its suppliers.
NextGen Networks head of marketing Garry McCarten made the comments at the NBN Realised Forum in Sydney on Thursday morning. His company supplies wholesale fibre connections to NBN Co and internet service providers.
Mr McCarten said the average Australian customer using ADSL, which is a broadband internet service supplied over copper phone lines, downloaded 17 gigabytes (GB) of data every month.
By comparison, NBN customers were downloading an average of 60GB of data per month.
The NextGen head of marketing admitted it was possible that download amounts were currently being artificially inflated by eager customers excited by the sudden increase in speed and downloading movies.
Spikes in download amounts caused by NBN speeds were a point the ACMA and consumer bodies recently warned could cause an increase in complaints about telecommunications providers.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(Cincinnati) -- Hundreds marched through Downtown, Monday morning, marking the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rabbi Abie Ingber says his parents survived the Holocaust, and when they came to America, starting preaching the same message as King, one of tolerance, and justice. Ingber says the country needs a "Paul Revere of conscience", to remind Americans revolution is still at hand. Ingber urged the crowd outside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to be the North Star that Dr. King looked for, guiding the world toward peace and justice.
Pastor Mike Scruggs says today is not just a holiday to celebrate the life of Dr. King, but it's also a reminder there's an ongoing movement for equality. Scruggs says his parents told him stories of growing up poor in the South, and worked to give him something better.
The crowd then marched up Vine Street to Fountain Square, for more prayers, before going to Music Hall for music and speeches, as part of the annual observance.
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The Reds Hall of Fame & Museum is offering Half-Price Admission for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Discounted admission is $5 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Active military, veterans and children ages four and younger are free. Find more information at www.redsmuseum.org
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France dominated the game although a deflected 43rd minute goal from Lee Holmes gave England a half-time lead.
Mohammed Chakouri headed in a 55th minute equaliser before Abdoulaye Balde fired home after 75 minutes.
Substitute Yohan Gourcuff sealed a deserved victory three minutes from time with a superb 25-yard strike.
France seized control from the start but could only create half chances against a solid English defence.
Midfielder Yohan Cabaye had a 25-yard effort pushed round the post by MK Dons keeper David Martin on 11 minutes.
Cabaye fired wide seven minutes later before Yohan Corcuff curled his 34th minute free-kick against the crossbar.
England were being outclassed but they took a surprise lead after 41 minutes.
Derby County midfielder Holmes cut inside and his 25-yard shot deflected off Chakouri's foot before flying over keeper Hugo Loris into the net.
France responded with Balde slicing wide from eight yards while Richard Jones just missed the target on the stroke of half-time.
The pattern continued after the break with France on top and they finally made the pressure count on 55 minutes.
Balde swung the ball to the far post and Chakouri was there to head in a deserved equaliser.
Mark Noble's 73rd minute header looped over after a rare England attack while France were continually dangerous going forward.
Balde put France ahead two minutes later with a low finish past Martin from Yassin Moutaouakil's smart cut-back.
The victory was sealed three minutes from time when substitute Yohan Gouffran fired a dipping 25-yard shot into the bottom corner.
England: Martin, McMahon, Taylor, Noble, Mills, Cranie (capt), Morrison, Leadbitter, Fryatt, Holmes, Jones.
France: Lloris, Moutaouakil, Diaby, Chakouri, Digard, kaboul(capt), Balde, Gourcuff, Cabaye, Marange, Djedje.
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Sheaf on Cloggy. Amazing.
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On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Melvin <melvin at sleepydragon dot net> wrote:
> Jeroen Mulder wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I have been struggling with this for over a week now.
>> Also i must say I am no network expert.
>> Starting from this article I tried to setup a captive portal.
>> http://www.ciscopress.com/articles/article.asp?p=704315
>> I did as described but I couldn't get it to work.
>> In this article I also don't understand how one could get an ipaddress
>> from the WAN side but anyway.
>> This is what I tried (and want to achieve)
>> internet----modem (sip spoof) ---- WAN snb6500 router LAN 192.168.1.100
>> ------WAN m0n0wall LAN-----AP
>> I have read the mailing list before and I have seen suggestions of
>> connecting m0n0wall directly to the modem.
>> I don't want this. I don't want to change existing infra structure. I only
>> want to add monowall and an AP
>> I tried all kind of stuff
>> Swapping WAN and LAN, different subnets for LAN connected to AP. Nothing
>> seems to work
>> When I look at the interface part of monowall I see no IP address assigned
>> on one side . I thought my snb6500 router would distribute an IP to the
>> monowall but it doesn't ?? (yes dhcp is on in router) I do get an address
>> from mono when connecting to the AP (called hotspot)
>> What am I missing. Is it that hard to set up a hotspot ??
>> Or am I really doing stupid things here ?
>> regards,
>> J Mulder
>> Ps running version 1.233 livecd
>> _________________________________________________________________
> Just a guess, but since you're using Private IPs on both sides of m0n0, you
> need to make sure you enable them in the interface. Also, make sure you
> aren't using the same subnet for the WAN and LAN sides of m0n0.
Or in other words, go to m0n0wall's "Interfaces>WAN" page and uncheck
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"Today's test was designed specifically to identify the gaps among all EAS participants that exist in the current alert system. In the coming days and weeks, we'll continue to work closely with FEMA and the FCC so that we can collectively identify the specific cable industry gaps and determine how they can be addressed in the future. And we remain committed to implementing the next generation alert system which will be deployed by all EAS participants by June 2012."
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Compulsory Licensing Controversy in Thailand
Sean Flynn, Appeal of Thailand Commission Order on Abbott's Refusal to Sell AIDS Medications in Thailand. (January 17, 2008).
Between November 2006 and January 2007, Thailand's Ministry of Health granted licenses for patents on two antiretroviral drugs (efavirenz and lopinavir+ritonavir) and clopidogrel, a heart medication sold by Bristol Myers Squibb. The licenses were issued for government use, after years of prior negotiation with the patent holders, and include a 0.5% royalty rate.
Abbott responded to the compulsory license for lopinavir+ritonavir, which it sells under the brand name Kaletra, by announcing it would no longer register new drugs for sale in Thailand. Drugs that would not be registered in Thailand include a new version of Kaletra that does not need refrigeration, which is especially important in tropical climates. Soon after, Thai treatment activists filed a compliant with the Competition Commission, alleging that Abbott's withholding of its products violates Thailand's Competition Act. The law prohibits dominant companies doing commerce in the country from withholding provision of products without adequate pro-competitive justification.
In April 2007, the US Trade Representative places Thailand on its 301 Priority Watch List, citing " further indications of a weakening of respect for patents, as the Thai Government announced decisions to issue compulsory licenses for several patented pharmaceutical products."
In February 2008, the new Thai Minister of Public Health Chaiya Sasomsab announced that he was reviewing the compulsory licenses that have been issued, as well as four more proposed compulsory licenses for cancer medications. This happened amid growing pressure against Thailand from the US pharmaceutical industry, which let it be known it is lobbying the US government to effectively raise tariffs on Thailand's exports by removing the nation's GSP benefits. In March the Minister recommended that the compulsory licenses remain in place, but the licenses could still be revoked by the Minister of Commerce.
PIJIP Documents
- Timeline for Thailand's Compulsory Licenses. (Last updated March 28, 2008).
- Sean Flynn, Appeal of Thailand Commission Order on Abbott's Refusal to Sell AIDS Medications in Thailand. (January 17, 2008).
- Sean Flynn and Mike Palmedo. The Price of Kaletra in Thailand. (April 30, 2007).
- Sean Flynn. Thailand's Lawful Compulsory Licenses and Abbott's Anticompetitive Response, (April 26, 2007).
- American University. PIJIP Releases Report on Lawful Thai Licenses and Abbott's Anticompetitive Response, (April 26, 2007).
- Sean Flynn, Brook Baker, Judit Rius Sanjuan and Robert Weissman. World's "Premiere" Law Firm Goes to Bat for Abbott: Specious Arguments on Thailand's Compulsory Licenses. Bangkok Post, (April 23, 2007)
- Sean Flynn. Considering Competition Complaints Against Abbott in Thailand - a brief explanation of potential legal arguments, (March 23, 2007).
- Sean Flynn. Considering Competition Complaints Against Abbott - questions and answers regarding a complaint, (March 23, 2007)
- Sean Flynn. Analysis of Thai Law on Government Use Licenses, (December 18, 2006).
U.S. Government Documents
- Letter from U.S. Ambassador Ralph Boyce to General Surayud Chulanont. (July 20, 2007).
- Letter from 34 Members of Congress to U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, (June 20, 2007).
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Special 301 Report, (Exerpt on Thailand, 27) (April 30, 2007).
- Letter from five Sens. Lieberman, Menendez, Lautenberg, Carper, and Feinstein to the US Trade Representative Susan Schwab, (March 20, 2007).
- Letter from U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab to Rep. Tom Allen, (January 17, 2007).
- Letter from 22 Members of the U.S. Congress to U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, (January 10, 2007).+
Thai Government Documents
- The 10 burning questions on the Government Use of Patents on the four anti-cancer drugs in Thailand, (February 20, 2008).
- National Health Security Office, Subcommittee for Benefits and Services Development. Accessibility to Medicines Under Compulsory Licenses: Anti-HIV/AIDS (Efavirenz, Kaletra) and Clopidogrel. (February 14, 2008).
- Competition Commission Finding. (December 27, 2007).
Thai Minister of Health Dr. Mongkol Na Songkhla. Reply to EC Commissioner Peter Madelson's July 18th Letter on Compulsory Licenses. (July, 2007).
- Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Service. Facts and Evidences on the 10 Burning Issues Related to the Government Use of Patents on Three Pateneted Essential Drugs in Thailand, (February, 2007).
- Compulsory License for Lopinavir+Ritonavir (Kaletra). (January 29, 2007).
- Compulsory License for Clopidogrel (Plavix). (January 25, 2007).
- Compulsory License for Efavirenz (Sustiva). (November 29, 2006).
European Commission Documents
- Letter from Commissioner Peter Mandelson to Aides and Act Up-Paris. (September 3, 2007).
- Letter from Commissioner Peter Mandelson to Thai Minister of Commerce Krirk-krai Jirapaet. (July 10, 2007).
Civil Society Documents
- Oxfam, Affordagle Drug Policy Must Remain Intact. (June 11, 2008).
- Roger Bate, American Enterprise Institute. Drug Resistance Is Deadly. (June 10, 2008).
- Robert Weissman, Essential Action. USTR Action Against Thailand: Outrageous, Cynical, Shameful - Again. (April 25, 2008).
- Essential Action's Global Access to Medicines Bulletin. Thailand Lowers Medicine Prices, Faces US, EU Pressure. (April 14, 2008).
- Trans Atlantic Consumer Dialogue. Letter to USTR Susan Schwab and EC Commissioner for External Trade Peter Mandelson. (March 17, 2008).
- Essential Action. Data on Thai Compulsory License Benefits. (Mar. 12, 2008).
- Sarah Rimmington, Essential Action. EU confirms the legality of Thai generic medicines policy; denies threatening WTO litigation. (March 12, 2008).
- Virat Purahong, Chairperson of Thai Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS. Letter to the Editor of the Wall Street Journal Asia. (March 6, 2008).
- James Love, Knowledge Ecology International. Letter to Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and Public Health Minister Chaiya Sasomsap. (March 4, 2008)
- Robert Weissman, Essential Action. Compulsory Licenses Are the Right Medicine, (February 23, 2008).
- US Civil Society Letter to Thai Minister of Public Health, (February 20, 2008).
- Letter to Thai Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Health from Nine Legal Experts, (February 19, 2008).
- ACT UP Paris and AIDES. European Commission's Pressure on Thailand: Mandelson Sacrifices Patients. (August 22, 2007).
- Essential Action. Comments on Waxman letter regarding USTR Pressure on Thailand for its Lawfully Issued Compulsory Licenses, (June 20, 2007).
- Joint Statement by 16 Thai Civil Society Groups. Thai Civil Society Supports the Health Ministers of Thailand and Brazil and Calls on Pharmaceutical Companies and lobbyists to Stop Abusing their Power. (May 10, 2007).
- Knowledge Ecology International. Statement on USTR 301 List Reference to Thailand, (April 30, 2007).
- Essential Action. USTR Action Against Thailand: Outrageous, Cynical, Shameful, (April 30, 2007).
- Sean Flynn, Professor Brook K. Baker (Health GAP and Northeastern U. School of Law), Judit Rius Sanjuan (Knowledge Ecology International). World's "Premiere" Law Firm Goes to Bat for Abbott: Specious Arguments on Thailand's Compulsory Licenses, (April 23, 2007).
- Brook Baker, Health GAP. Standing Up to Abbott's Decision to Withhold Registration and Marketing of Life-Saving Medicines - A New Variant of Phramaceutical Aparthied, (March 13, 2007).
- Knowledge Ecology International. Statement on Thailand's Compulsory Licenses, (January 25, 2007).
- Letter from Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders to the U.S. Trade Representative, (December 29, 2007).
- Sign-On letter from Civil Society to the U.S. Trade Representative, (December 21, 2007).
- Thai Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS Statement, (November 29, 2006).
World Health Organization Documents
- WHO Thailand Mission. Improving Access to Medicines in Thailand: the Use of TRIPS Flexibilities, (February 15, 2008).
Pharmaceutical Industry Documents
- 2008 PhRMA Submission to USTR for the Special 301 Report
- 2008 BIO Submission to USTR for the Special 301 Report
- Letter from Edward Kolly, Attorney for Sanofi-Synthelabo, to Suwit Chuririyagul and Sopon Manomaya from Bioscience Co. Ldt. (August 25, 2007).
- Letter from USA for Innovation to Members of Congress, (May 9, 2007).
- Op-ed by Lawyers for Baker & McKenzie, Which Represents Abbott, (April 23, 2007).
- Abbott Press Release Announcing the Price Cut, (April 10, 2007).
- Cipla Announcement of Generic, Heat - Stabilized Lopinavir+Ritonavir, (April, 2007).


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VINTON: Brent Michael "Brenton" Schlarbaum, age 27, died Monday, September 4, 2006 at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids
A celebration of Brent's life will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 7, 2006 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Vinton. Private family committal services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery.
Brent was born on August 24, 1979 in Iowa City, the son of Janice Peterman and Kevin Schlarbaum. He graduated from Washington High School in Vinton with the class of 1998. He was a member of the football and swim teams and also was a member of the Vinton Aquatic Club swimming and diving teams. Brent was working as brick layer. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved to go to the Magic Bus with his friends.
He is survived by his mother Janice Peterman (Steve Dewitt) of Vinton, his father Kevin Schlarbaum and wife Jackie of Mt. Auburn, his brothers, Dustan Smith and his wife Tiffany and Clayton Schlarbaum, all of Vinton, his step-sisters Lisa, Carly and Natasha of Mt. Auburn, his nephew Aydan Ray Smith, his grandparents Roger and Joyce Schlarbaum of Vinton and Sonny and Rayma Peterman of Farmington, IA, two uncles, Scott Schlarbaum of Vinton and Tracey Peterman of Phoenix, AZ., his aunt Lori Kimm (Rick Lazenby) of Vinton and special friends Michelle Cruise and Katie Willett, both of Cedar Rapids.
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It's Christmas 2010 on Milwaukee radio
It happened later than last year, but Milwaukee radio has begun the Christmas season with WRIT-FM (95.7) flipping to an all-holiday format at 5 p.m. with Johnny Mathis' "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas."
Last year, it was WMYX-FM (99.1) that started things off on Nov. 13, followed by WRIT. In 2008, the seasonal format flip happened on Halloween.
This year, Milwaukee radio listening is being measured under a new system, personal people meters, by the Arbitron Co.
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I've been in the mood for an occasional Christmas song lately. The past few years they started so early, I was surprised that I couldn't find anything. Thanks for letting me know it is now available.
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Boing Boing points out that it is probably no coincidence that the biggest consumer electronics show of the year coincides in time and place with the biggest adult video show, not least because there must be a serious crossover between customer bases.
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Cesano Boscone (Italy), May 9 (Reuters): A sombre and silent Silvio Berlusconi entered a Catholic old people's home outside Milan today to begin community service as part of a one-year sentence for tax fraud.
Berlusconi, at 77 still the most influential politician of Italy's Centre-Right, had a four-year jail sentence handed down last August commuted into an obligation to spend four hours a week for a year at a centre for the elderly.
The billionaire media tycoon and former Italian prime minister arrived in the morning in a black sedan with darkened windows, wearing his trademark dark suit. Ignoring around 200 Italian and foreign journalists, Berlusconi left bodyguards outside as he entered the Sacra Famiglia centre, a sprawling structure caring for the elderly and mentally ill.
"I think all this media attention is excessive, given that he's not coming here because he wants to help those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, he's here because he was forced to come," said a man who works as a volunteer at the centre and only gave his name as Mario.
The obligation to do community service does not bar Berlusconi, who was expelled from Italy's Senate after the conviction, from campaigning for his Forza Italia party ahead of European Parliament elections this month.
Opinion polls suggest Forza Italia could command just short of 20 per cent of the vote, making it Italy's third largest party after the centre-left Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement.
Sabatina Carlone, a Berlusconi supporter who came with her husband and 18-month nephew in a show of support said, "We came because we are in love with him as a leader. This is not justice, it's a mockery. The President (of Italy) should have pardoned him."
After completing the first six months of community service, Berlusconi's sentence of one year of community service will automatically be reduced to 10-and-a-half months.


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Is David Wildstein joining this list of great New Jersey troubadours by singing to the U.S. Attorney?
The existence of the Jongleurs gradually undermined that of the troubadours, as the former grew more and more proficient.
The rise of the troubadours is due wholly to Oriental influences.
It is not at all an evolution of the literature of the troubadours; it is in no way like it.
I lived at the court of Avalon, the home of Love and troubadours.
He wrote many love-songs, many of which owe their existence to those of the troubadours.
The verses of the troubadours and the trouvres were very licentious.
The flourishing time of the troubadours was in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
The sentimental agonies of troubadours and minstrels make it evident.
The troubadours must not be confounded with the jougleurs (more commonly written jongleurs).
1727, from French troubadour "one of a class of lyric poets in southern France, eastern Spain, and northern Italy 11c.-13c.," from Old Provençal trobador, from trobar "to find," earlier "invent a song, compose in verse," perhaps from Vulgar Latin *tropare "compose, sing," especially in the form of tropes, from Latin tropus "a song" (see trope). The alternative theory among French etymologists derives the Old Provençal word from a metathesis of Latin turbare "to disturb," via a sense of "to turn up." Meanwhile, Arabists posit an origin in Arabic taraba "to sing." General sense of "one who composes or sings verses or ballads" first recorded 1826.


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I almost categorized this under politics but because it is about health I went ahead and posted this here. This video is one of the many reasons I do not trust much of the medical research. The game is rigged.
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