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There's nothing quite like a visit with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to make Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans feel better about their team.
Six times the two teams have met the past two seasons. And six times, the Ticats have left the encounter with their tails between their legs, including Friday night when they were soundly beaten 34-12 at Canad Inns Stadium by a Bombers squad that looked more like a 9-3 team than the 3-9 club they actually are.
Hamilton has that effect on the Bombers, for some reason. After going 4-0 against the Ticats in 2011, Winnipeg has beaten Hamilton twice in a row again this year in a season in which the Bombers only have three wins altogether.
And there is perhaps a note of caution in that fact for Bombers fans delirious with what they saw on defence and, yes, even offence Friday evening and wondering if this represents the beginning of the turnaround they've been waiting for all season.
Not so fast. The cold hard reality is that the only team in the CFL worse than the Bombers in the last six games has been the Ticats. While it's not exactly anything to brag about, the Bombers are 2-4 (with both wins coming against Hamilton) in that stretch, while the Ticats are just 1-5.
So yeah, there was a lot to like in what the Bombers put on display Friday. The defence was inspired, angry and mean. And the offence was controlled, measured and efficient.
But then the Bombers also looked pretty good -- and fans were similarly rejoicing -- after Winnipeg beat Hamilton 32-25 on Aug. 16. That game, of course, was the same one in which a chant of "Joey, Joey, Joey," broke out in the Canad Inns stands during the second half as QB Joey Elliott lit up the Ticats for 406 yards in passing and had the local faithful convinced the Winnipeg Football Club had finally found a capable replacement for Buck Pierce.
Yeah, not so much. Because no sooner did the Ticats leave town that night than the Bombers promptly went on a miserable four-game losing streak during which the club fired its head coach and lost two of those four games by margins of 44-3 and 52-0.
So yes, enjoy this joyful moment Bombers fans. There have been far too few of them this season and you have earned them with your loyalty.
But it might be wise to hold off on buying any ticker tape just yet.
While the Bombers now own the season series -- and corresponding tiebreaker -- over the Ticats regardless of what happens when the two teams meet one final time Oct. 27 at Ivor Wynne Stadium, the climb back into playoff contention remains a steep one for Winnipeg.
Bombers head coach Tim Burke said that he pointed out to his players during a meeting Saturday morning that their team plays East Division opponents five times in their final six games and thus "control their own destiny."
That's true, but only sort of. Yes, the Bombers face Toronto twice, including in their next game this coming Saturday at home; they face Montreal at home and on the road; and then there's that Hamilton game in late October. The only other game is a date at home against the Calgary Stampeders Oct. 13.
But with Winnipeg at 3-9, they could sweep their final six games and finish 9-9 and still not catch either second place Toronto, who are 6-5, or first place Montreal, who are 7-4.
And third place in the East might not be good enough to get into the playoffs this season, given that the two cellar dwellers in the West, Edmonton and Saskatchewan, are both two wins ahead of the Bombers at 5-6.
Put it together and the playoffs are still a long shot. But at least there's now a glimmer of hope, which is a lot more than anyone had for this team before Friday night.

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FARINGDON Town Reserves stayed in touch with the leaders in Division Three following a 4-1 home win over Marcham Reserves.
Damian Francis netted twice alongside goals from Dan Oyston and Glenn Townsend. Russell Comley scored for Marcham.
Harwell International Reserves took over at the top of the division after a 3-1 win over Didcot Casuals.
Saxton Rovers become the fourth side in as many weeks to sit at the top of North Berks League Division One following a 7-0 demolition of Sutton Courtenay, as Kyle Allsworth helped himself to a hat-trick.
Tom Allsworth, Frankie Haines, Louis Bloomfield and Martin Young were also amongst the goals for the new league leaders.
The bottom two sides, East Hendred and Childrey United, played out a 1-1 draw to remain in place at the foot of the table. Craig Tizzard netted for Hendred with Mike Cannings responding for Childrey.
Ardington & Lockinge are the new leaders of Division Two following their 8-1 demolition of Saxton Rovers Reserves. Jonny Eudell found the back of the net four times, while Adam Hogan, Chris Hunt, Kye Dean and Rob Joyce scored their other goals. Dan Hosier grabbed the consolation for Saxton.
Drayton ran out 4-2 winners at bottom side Benson Lions.
In Division Four, high-flying Turnpike Sports were turned over 7-4 by struggling Steventon Reserves.
James Phillips scored four goals as Warborough United ran riot at home to Stanford-in-the-Vale Reserves, winning 8-0.
Faringdon Town A climbed to the top of Division Five despite being held to a 3-3 draw by Grove Rangers Reserves. A Nick Wojciak double and a Lee Ruddle strike were cancelled out by a Jon Wells brace and a Steve Wiener effort.
There were no upsets to report in the Third Round of the North Berks Cup. Harwell International came back from two down against their fellow First Division opponents Didcot Casuals only to final succumb to a 4-2 home defeat.
Long Wittenham Athletic beat AFC Wallingford 2-1 thanks to goals from Dean Jones and Sam Sheppard. Benson AFC ran out 5-0 winners at home to Hagbourne United from Division Three, Kintbury Rangers went one better by winning 6-0 at home to Division Four side Westminster and Faringdon Town had a comfortable 4-0 win at Second Division Marcham.
Mark Ingram bagged two and Dave Murphy and Luke Saunders also scored for Berinsfield as they won 4-1 at Third Division Stanford-in-the-Vale.
It was a mixed bag for North Berks League sides in the third round of the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup.
Division Three pacesetters Childrey United Reserves saw off Kennington Reserves of the Oxfordshire Senior League Division Two 3-1 thanks to goals from Neil Smith, Wayne Gregory and Tom Weeks.
Marc Reid scored twice as Wantage Town A won the all North Berks League Division Two encounter 2-1 at Coleshill United for whom Dan Bradbury scored.
Mike Kent and Luke Ambler scored for Division Four side Radley in their 2-2 draw at Reading League Division Three outfit Compton, but they were eventually knocked out 4-3 on penalties.
Kintbury Rangers Reserves succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Westwood United Reserves.


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Central Copenhagen with sunny courtyard - room #1
Size20 m²
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- Baby cot
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- Kitchen
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I offer 2 rooms in my private apartement. The room in this listing is larger and has 1 Double bed, Table with chairs, Fridge, TV & free wireless internet - Electrical kettle with tea & instant coffee. The room is suitable for maximum 3 people. A single bed (real bed) can be provided for an additional adult or child. A cot can be arranged for a small child. My other listing is also a double room. Both rooms are private rooms not shared with others.
Beds are made and towels are provided – bathroom is shared.
The building has a sunny patio where you can relax, read a book and enjoy some good moments.
Looking forward to welcome you!
House rules> No minimum stay required
> Smoking is not allowed
> We cannot accommodate guest pets
> Children are welcome
> No childcare is provided
> Consumption of alcohol is permitted
> Check in time is to be agreed and Check out time is to be agreed
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Frederic is a very friendly and helpful host, the apartment is well furnished. He gave me good advice on what you should have seen in Copenhagen. On foot or by bicycle is all well and quickly accessible from his apartment.
Frederic ist ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber die Wohnung ist toll eingerichtet. Er gab mir gute Tipps, was man in Kopenhagen gesehen haben sollte. Zu Fuß oder mit dem Rad ist alles gut und schnell von seiner Wohnung zu erreichen.
We stayed for two nights at Frederics apartment, and I would recommend it! The apartment is located at a good neighborhood and Very central.
Frederic is a good host.
The room is well located for a trip to the center of Copenhagen only 15 min walk.
The kitchen and bathroom were clean.
Overall a good stay there and seen many of copenhagen
Frederic is een goede gastheer.
De kamer is goed gelegen voor een uitstapje naar het centrum van kopenhagen slechts 15 min lopen.
De keuken en badkamer waren schoon.
Kortom een goed verblijf daar en veel van kopenhagen gezien
Our room was very comfortable and well equipped and our host was very helpful - Frederic recommended some very good eating spots as well!
This was our first wimdu experience.
Frederic was very friendly and gave us good recommendations.
We had a great stay in Copenhagen.
Great host, nice rooms and perfect location.
Thanks Frederic
Toller Gastgeber, schönes Zimmer und die perfekte Lage.
Danke Frederic
Oh what a beautiful appartement! We really loved the living room with the nice view to the garden and also the sweet kitchen and beautiful bathroom. We were allowed to use the kitchen too - There it was little mucky, but not that bad.
The area was really nice and quiet and we had just a little walk to public transport and the cheap supermarket.
Very creative special family – absolutely well organised and helpful!!!
Frederic wasn't in town when we arrived but his mother welcomed us quite great and gave us everything we needed. Was a perfect holiday and we would definitely stay there again. :)
His house was really neat and cozy!!!! It was toooooo lovely. And the host, Frederic, was also very nice and friendly, so I had a great time in copenhagen. Town around the home was cool.
Super venlig. Mega omsorgsfuld og god til at give sightseeing muligheder.
Very nice. Very caring and good at showing you what to see in Copenhagen.
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A great place to stay in Copenhagen! I can recommend it to anyone looking for an Accommodation equipment, a cozy ambience very quiet, the room is spacious, with fully equipped kitchen, access to the center is easy with the subway or bus, and you can go on foot. There is a good supermarket nearby. but for us it was absolutely fine, we felt very much at home, everything was to our liking; Frederic and super nice, a great rigraziamento. Thank you for everything, thank you thank you infinitely.
Un luogo ideale per soggiornare a Copenhagen! Lo posso consigliare a chiunque alla ricerca di un aloggio, un ambiente accogliente molto tranquilla,la camera è spaziosa, con cucina completamente attrezzata, l'accesso al centro è facile con la metropolitana o l'autobus e si può andare anche a piedi. C'è un buon supermercato nelle immediate vicinanze. ma per noi era assolutamente soddisfacente, ci siamo sentiti come a casa nostra, tutto è stato di nostro gradimento; Frederic e super gentile, un rigraziamento grande. Grazie di tutto, infinitamente grazie grazie.
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PLANS to slash council funding for youth activities in Worcestershire by 50 per cent next year have been scrapped, it has emerged.
But your Worcester News can reveal how the stance is a temporary one - with the county council expected to scrap its ENTIRE budget for young people by 2016.
As your Worcester News first revealed last week, spending on youth activities has already been slashed from £3 million to £1 million since 2011.
The cash-strapped authority was due to cut another £500,000 from that fund next year, but has decided to delay that move by 12 months.
It means contracts with 23 different providers of youth activities will now be extended until March 2016.
But the Conservative cabinet has revealed the existing proposal to reduce the spend to zero from then on has not changed.
The leadership will instead expect other bodies like schools, the police and district councils to pick up the slack by funding facilities for youths.
The stance has been described as "very worrying" by the opposition Liberal Democrat group.
Councillor Liz Tucker, Lib Dem group leader, speaking during a cabinet meeting said: "The report makes it clear this additional money (the £500,000) will not cause any disruption in the council's longer term financial planning because the spend will become 'nil' in 2016/17.
"My very big concern is the future of youth opportunities - it's not just about playing cricket, it's about having access to youth professionals.
"I'm deeply worried about this, we must have these people in our communities and they can't live on fresh air."
The council's leadership says that by finding the extra £500,000 for next year, it will give youth activity providers 20 months to prepare for what is expected to happen in 2016/17.
Councillor Liz Eyre, cabinet member for children and young people, said: "We are on the same page with this, you are right they cannot live on fresh air, that's why there is a 20-month window for talks.
"I'm hoping that by working in partnership we can target monies towards young people together, not from taxpayers money from this county council."
The current £1 million spending funds activities for nearly 10,000 youths across Worcestershire.


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Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies Recipe
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This is one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine's Day or make them as drop cookies for other occasions. —Debbie Tilley, Riverview, Florida
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- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 3 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons finely crushed almonds or walnuts, optional
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Beat in cocoa. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert # 806 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with meringue. Pipe 1-1/2-in. hearts 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
Editor's Note: Meringue can be dropped by rounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake as directed.
Originally published as Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p188
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Reviewed Nov. 7, 2013
"This was my first attempt at a meringue cookie. It was spectacular! It is hard to imagine the deep, rich flavor of such a light cookie. I followed the directions except I dropped the cookies instead of piping them. They still turned out beautiful. I also included a 1/2tsp of vanilla. This is a great recipe to make on the same day as making a pound cake that uses four egg yolks. I made a ToH Lemmon Pound cake that called for 3 yolks. Plus, your oven will already be turned on. This delicious , easy cookie will be gracing our Holliday cookie trays this year!"
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Establishing Targaryen rule
Aegon I Targaryen, "Aegon the Conqueror", was crowned King by the High Septon when he entered Oldtown in the year 2 AL.
The naming of the "After Aegon's Landing" (or "AL") dating system is inherently a misnomer, as Aegon I himself counted the years of his reign as starting from the end of his conquest, when he entered Oldtown and was blessed by the High Septon, which occurred two years after Aegon and his army first landed on the mainland at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush. It would have been more accurate to call it "AC" for "After Conquest". Aegon originally declared himself king when he first landed at the mouth of the Blackwater, but in later years he counted the years of his reign as beginning with his crowning by the High Septon. Perhaps this was meant to reinforce a sense of his legitimacy.
There is little information about the rest of Aegon I's reign except that he ultimately died in 37 AL. Apparently, he ruled efficiently and well for almost forty years, working to unite the Kingdoms. Aegon's unification finally stopped the endless petty wars between the Seven Kingdoms over minor glories, territory, and riches. In time, the peace brought by the new Targaryen order made Westeros prosper as it never had before.
Aegon had already assembled the first Small Council during the Conquest, which now set about organizing his realm. He named his bastard half-brother Orys Baratheon as the first Hand of the King, a position he excelled in for decades. Having overthrown House Durrendon in the War of Conquest, Orys founded House Baratheon by marrying the daughter of the last Storm King, taking his sigil, words, and seat at Storm's End. House Baratheon continued to rule the Stormlands under their Targaryen cousins.
Construction of King's Landing
Probably the biggest "domestic" policy project that Aegon launched (apart from ending the constant wars between the Seven Kingdoms) was to found an entirely new capital city for his unified realm, at the site of his first landing on the continent at the mouth of the Blackwater. The scale of the project was staggering: on a scale of decades, the Targaryens intended to construct a new capital city bigger than Oldtown itself, which had taken millennia to reach its current population.
Aegon I first fortified his initial landing point at the northern shore of the mouth of the Blackwater River, a strategically very defensible position protected to the east and south by water, and surrounded by open plains which would expose any attacking army long before it arrived. After the conquest, Aegon ruled for some time at the crude boomtown which sprang up there, known as "Aegonfort". However, it remained a ramshackle pile of wood and earth, so after some time he moved his seat back to Dragonstone, until such time as a proper new capital city could be built in the former location of Aegonfort. He had Aegonfort razed, while planning and construction of the new capital city of King's Landing began.
By the time Aegon I died, however, only the foundations of the city and tunnels of the future Red Keep were finished. Aegon continued to rule from Dragonstone for the rest of his life, though he always intended to some day move the royal seat back to Aegonfort/King's Landing. The city was only finished during the reign of Aegon's second son, Maegor the Cruel. The Iron Throne itself, however, was not taken to Dragonstone, because it was too big to move.
- Keep in mind that the Iron Throne in the books is a massive 30 foot tall construct literally made out of thousands of swords. George R.R. Martin has stated that he does like the TV version's design, but it could never hope to be built on the vast scale in his books, in which the interior of the Red Keep is a on the scale of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Martin does sympathize that the TV series already films in the largest studio in Europe, Belfast's "Paint Hall", and there was simply no way to build it on this scale (thus Littlefinger's scene in "The Climb" where he mocks legendary historical figures by counting that the Iron Throne doesn't literally have "thousands" of swords in it is accurate for the TV version - but the book version of the Iron Throne actually is made of thousands of swords, and so tall that the king has to ascend a 30 foot flight of steps to reach the top.
King's Landing was rapidly constructed within the first century of rule by the Targaryen dynasty. This rapid expansion didn't keep pace with organized "city-planning", resulting in numerous slums forming such as the district known as Flea Bottom. Many of these slum districts are poorly organized, ugly, and filthy because their placement wasn't thought out during the rush to slap down new buildings. In contrast, the second largest city in Westeros, Oldtown in the Reach, is thousands of years old, but grew only in incremental steps which were well planned out beforehand, resulting in it being a much better organized and beautiful city without the squalid slums of King's Landing, while being only slightly smaller than the capital itself.
Aegon also pursued an alliance with the Faith of the Seven, recognizing that he could not easily rule over an entire continent's population if their religious leaders opposed him. Even Aegon tread lightly with the leaders of the Faith, winning them over with the carrot instead of the stick. He knew that should the Faith oppose him, it wasn't a simple matter of killing the lords who led a local rebellion, as they were a widespread organization which could stir up broad opposition to the Targaryens if they felt cornered.
Aegon even converted to the Faith of the Seven just prior to the Conquest, and the rest of House Targaryen followed suit, though this was probably a calculated political action meant to smooth his acceptance in the Seven Kingdoms. Crucially, however, Aegon did not cease the old Valyrian customs of incestuously marrying brother to sister in order to "keep the bloodlines pure". Moreover, Aegon also continued the Valyrian practice of polygamous marriage, thus he remained married to both of his own sisters, Rhaenys and Visenya. It is unknown if subsequent Targaryen generations ever practiced polygamy, though apparently that practice did not last beyond Aegon's generation. Either way, the lords of Westeros weren't quite as upset with that as they were incest (given that many lords had mistresses were were wives in all but name, and even an official naming system for noble-born bastards). Nonetheless, all of Aegon's children were incestuously born to his own sisters, which caused increasing tensions with the Faith of the Seven, whose moral teachings expressly forbade such an incredibly high degree of incest. The Targaryens considers themselves dragons among sheep, akin to gods looking out over lesser men, and thus above the rules and social restrictions of commoners. Aegon himself, at least, had the power to back up such grandiose claims and cow the Faith into silence, but Targaryen incest practices would lead to major problems for his sons after his death.
Tensions with Dorne: The deaths of Rhaenys and Meraxes
A key point is that Aegon formally declared himself king of all of the "Seven Kingdoms" when he first landed in Westeros, but the Targaryens never actually managed to conquer Dorne. Technically the title he took was actually "King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men" as well as "Lord of the Seven Kingdoms". Despite the fact that the Targaryens didn't actually control the still defiantly independent Dorne, however, they still continued to legally claim this full title. Basically, when centuries later the North rebelled against King Joffrey and declared themselves independent, Joffrey didn't instantly start calling himself lord of only six kingdoms: he simply considered Robb Stark's rule of the North to be an unlawful rebellion. Taken to an extreme, despite the fact that the Targaryens never conquered or controlled Dorne, they still maintained the claim and considered themselves kings in absentia. Thus Aegon I was still formally called "King of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, and the First Men" until the day he died, as did all of his successors.
Little is known of the condition of independent Dorne during the two centuries that it existed beside the unified Targaryen realm, but it was presumably in a precarious state and walked a political tightrope. It's unclear if Aegon I ever formally made peace with Dorne or if they were still technically at war for decades. Queen Rhaenys had failed in her initial invasion of Dorne during the main Conquest, but it is possible that multiple renewed expeditions were made against Dorne during this time.
It is stated that ultimately, Queen Rhaenys and her dragon Meraxes "died in Dorne", though exactly how has not yet been mentioned. What is certain is that Meraxes was killed through sustained crossbow-fire which pierced its eyes: the Dornish were actually able to kill a dragon. This wass never treated as an impossibility: even Aegon himself was wary of committing all three dragons at the Field of Fire, because he recognized that while dragons are formidable they are not outright invincible, and may be eventually killed by sustained arrow fire. The Dornish somehow ambushed Rhaenys on Meraxes with many companies of crossbowmen.
Queen Rhaenys was survived by her children with Aegon I: their son Aenys and two or three daughters. The initial three Targaryen dragons produced subsequent generations of progeny, so Meraxes may have left some eggs behind (which might have even hatched by the time she died) - though little information has been given so far about the descent of the dragons, and the other possibility is that all of the later dragons were the progeny of only Balerion and Vhagar.
The mind boggles that Aegon did not pursue vengeance against Dorne, but his resources may have been stretched to the limit as it was holding his new realm together. Moreover, Rhaenys was always Aegon's favorite sister-wife, and the loss of her may have broken part of his spirit to fight. Whatever the case, Dorne remained "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken", while Aegon withdrew back to Dragonstone as construction on King's Landing continued.
Aegon eventually died on Dragonstone in 37 AL, and was cremated according to Valyrian funeral custom.


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Shake it up: Doubront rebounds to stymie Astros
After yielding two runs in wild first, lefty settles down to get third win
BOSTON -- Felix Doubront is confident there will come a day when he won't be navigating himself through bouts of inconsistency.
In the meantime, he will take pride from those occasions when he navigates himself through a storm and pitches his team to victory.
Such was the case on Saturday night at Fenway Park, as Doubront helped the Red Sox past the Astros, 8-4.
After a first inning that was beyond shaky, Doubront picked himself up in impressive fashion, hardly encountering a bump for the rest of the night.
In that opening frame, Doubront fired 31 pitches, walked three, hit a batter and uncorked a wild pitch. The one thing he did was minimize the damage, holding the Astros to two runs while facing eight batters.
"Seriously, I don't know what happened in the first inning," Doubront said. "I was feeling like I was using more of my arm than my body. I was a little frustrated because of what I was doing from thinking too much."
When the seventh inning started, Doubront was still out there. It wound up as a quality start, as Doubront gave up four hits and three runs over 6 2/3 frames. The lefty walked four and struck out eight to improve to 3-0.
The difference was simple. Doubront let his talent take over.
"After the first inning, I was really focused and in the strike zone," Doubront said. "I wasn't thinking about my mechanics at all. Just throw the ball and get quick outs to go deep in the game. I was so proud that I did that. I flipped the switch after the first inning and I got the 'W.'"
Meanwhile, the Red Sox ran their record to 17-7, the best in the Majors.
"We've had a very good offensive approach, even on nights where we've only scored a few runs," said manager John Farrell. "We've done a very good job of chasing a starting pitcher to get into the middle of the bullpen. Our starting pitching has been very consistent. I think we've played very good defensively. There's still room to improve in areas. The fact is, we have three areas of the game where we're operating pretty well right now."
Doubront didn't ask his offense for much, but they granted his request -- and then some.
"We have a great offense," said Doubront. "I wasn't worried about that. I just said to the guys, 'Just get me three runs. That's it."'
The climb back took a minimal amount of time.
Back came Boston in the second, as it was Brad Peacock's turn to lose command. Jarrod Saltalamacchia started the rally with a one-out walk. Will Middlebrooks followed by clubbing a double high off the Green Monster, and Stephen Drew walked to load the bases.
Jacoby Ellsbury then lofted a two-run single into center to tie the game. Dustin Pedroia drew the third walk of the inning, and David Ortiz made it a costly one by drilling a two-run double to left to make it a 4-2 game.
Ortiz delivered an insurance run in the fourth, hitting a sacrifice fly to left against lefty reliever Travis Blackley.
In seven games since returning from the disabled list, Ortiz has been marvelous, hitting .519 with two homers and nine RBIs.
"The fact is, he has a major injury he suffered a year ago that's behind him," Farrell said. "We all know what type of hitter he is. You see the progression and the continued improvement the last two years, particularly against left-handed pitching. Tonight that was the case again. Blackley's got good stuff, and the sac fly on a good fastball off the plate away -- that's not easy to do.
"We're all recognizing he's doing things that look to him to be very easy, but it's hard to imagine or script out that he would come back and have this type of performance given the layoff."
The Sox tried to put it out of reach with three runs in the seventh, making it an 8-3 game. The key hits came from Drew (RBI single), Daniel Nava (RBI single off the Monster) and Pedroia (opposite-field RBI single to right).
As it turns out, that cushion was big.
Daniel Bard opened the eighth by walking the only two batters he faced, throwing just one strike.
"My slot got a little high," said Bard. "I was locked in in the bullpen. I was throwing it as good as I can throw the ball, and then I got into the game and it probably crept up a little high, which is usually not what I want to be doing.
"It's just a matter of adjusting it back to a lower slot. It's nice when you're able to recognize it right away, get to work and fix it for the next time."
Alex Wilson came on and was greeted by an RBI single to left from Matt Dominguez.
With one out, Jonny Gomes made a terrific catch for the second night in a row in left, this one a lunging grab on a liner by Robbie Grossman.
"There's been a couple times he's entered the ballgame and he's been challenged right away," said Farrell. "He makes a heck of a play on a line drive right at him. If that ball gets over his head, that inning has a chance to get more interesting than it was already. He's done an excellent job defensively in left field for us."
Then there was Doubront, who relished his night of redemption.
"I'm just waiting for that moment that I can put it all together to get more efficient," Doubront said.
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A GANG attacked a family while they were holding a memorial service for their stillborn baby.
Detectives are urging any witnesses to come forward following the assault in Highwoods Country Park, Colchester.
The parents, and three children aged 11 to 17, were holding the ceremony by the lake at 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 23.
They walked past a group who began making comments before attacking the grieving family.
Det Con Yusseff Rahmani-Manesh said: "This was an appalling incident, where the victims had buried their daughter that morning after she was tragically stillborn.
"They attended the park in order to hold their own private ceremony, where they intended to release balloons in their daughter's memory.
"This traumatic, emotional and private act was destroyed by a group who took it upon themselves to target a grieving family and deliberately burst the sacred balloons before then going on to assault the family.
"The father was repeatedly kicked and punched to the ground, and a family friend; a woman in her 40's, was also punched to the face and received two broken fingers.
"The father's three children were also assaulted."
Six people from Colchester have been arrested.
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It appears that this page was coppied from Wikipedia. That's not a bad thing, but how it was is. It appears that someone just highlighted all the text of the page and then pasted it here. That shows a bad knowledge of how a wiki works, the person should have hit edit, copied the source, and then pasted it here, adding a Sources section to the page. The current content should be replaced with the text from Wikipedia:Shikamaru Nara, then modified with a sources section and whatever there is to change to make the content fit in with the wiki. Dantman (Talk) 15:42, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
- Sigh, I know. I dislike it too. Please people, if you are going to use Wikipedia make sure that you don't copy the enitre thing. It gives more work to the rest of us. -LoneWolf 5
I think we need to talk about the earings that Asuma gave his team, and merge it with his last smoke, to get the emotional feel, that is why shikamaru is a main character. Shikamaru1994 01:47, 14 July 2008 (UTC)Shikamaru1994
- Eh? Emotional feel? We're a wiki holding information on facts, not a fansite trying to write stories. Emotional feel suits stories, not articles. We're here for information, the series itself handles emotional feel. ~NOTASTAFF Daniel Friesen (DanTMan, Nadir Seen Fire) (talk) current discussion Jul 14, 2008 @ 01:50 (UTC)
I'm sorry, this is to display information, how are the people supposed to understand what kind of connection they had...Shikamaru1994 01:42, 15 August 2008 (UTC)Shikamaru1994
Is it safe to assume that Shikamaru is the godfather of Asuma's unborn child? Asuma did entrust his baby to Shikamaru after all. PheNOM 18:35, 7 November 2008 (UTC) PheNOM
The personality article needs to be edited under where it says "after his battle with "Kakuzu"=> It's really his fight with Hidan. And although it's only stated in the anime it should be noted under his abilities that Shikamaru has been requested to be one of the 12 Guardian Ninja. It'll better explain how far he's come and why he's one of the only 3 to have defeated an Akatsuki singlehandedly. ItachiZero 18:32, 6 December 2008 (UTC)ItachiZero
Akatsuki Trivia
Shikamaru only fought Hidan after a long battle with his friends so he only finished off Hidan by himself. Looking at it this way Shikamaru is exactly the same as Naruto. So if Shikamaru is considered to be one of the only people to beat an akatsuki member single-handedly then so should Naruto
I don't think that's true, Shikamaru made the whole plan and Kakashi didn't fight Hidan so long... --UchihaGlenn 15:43, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
Wind Release
I think that Shikamaru has Wind-natured chakra. I know it doesn't say that anywhere, but technically speaking, Shikamaru got some chakra into Asuma's wind-style chakra knives...--NejiByakugan360 00:28, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
- Those knifes are just chakra sensitive, they absorb the nature of the users chakra. Jacce 07:30, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
When did he start playing shogi?
Isn't it strange how Shikamaru speaks of how fun shogi before they become ninjas (in Choji's flashback in the Sasuke Retrieval arc, episode 114)? He's wearing the headband on his arm when Asuma introduces him to shogi (flashback in shippuden episode 80), and then he calls it 'troublesome'. It's not very likely that he liked it before they became ninjas, stopped liking it, and started liking it again when Asuma taught him about it, is it? Hakinu (talk) 16:39, 27 April 2009 (UTC)
Further evidence of either Kishimoto's inconsistency or the filler arcs... I cant remember if that happened in the manga, but both contradict themselves often... 184.108.40.206 (talk) 02:22, July 28, 2010 (UTC)
- Wheres the evidence that he never used to play before? There is a possibility that he used to play this game with his father before...--Cerez365 (talk) 02:25, July 28, 2010 (UTC)
- Asuma gave Shikamaru a manual on how to play shōgi, so it is likely he learned it then. However, Shikamaru's comment in Chōji's flashback doesn't mean he was already playing it back then as well. He simply said that their game was no fun with an uneven number of people, just like how shōgi is no fun with an uneven number of pieces. Everybody knows shōgi in Japan, just like how everyone in the West knows chess. Even without ever having played it, you could understand such a statement. Shikamaru most likely had seen his father play it many times before as well. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 11:26, July 28, 2010 (UTC)
Nature Manipulation?
Since Shikamaru was able to do a Shadow Paralizing Jutsu with chakra blades, does that mean he's "shadow" natured? Kakashi did say that there were light and dark jutsu. And Jiraiya said that there were six types of nature manipulation (light and dark are probably a "neutral" nature). Should that be clearified somehow? ~Forlong
- The problem is that we don't know anything about it, so we have to wait. Jacce | Talk 05:03, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
- On the Yin/Yang section of the page on chakra natures, it states that the Shadow Imitation Technique uses yin/yang chakra. Kakashi was probably referring to yin/yang chakra when he said light and dark.
-KonohaSunaKiriKumoIwa (talk) 20:50, July 4, 2010 (UTC)
Shikamaru and Temari behave just like Asuma and Kurenai used to; both pairs spend plenty of "quality" time together. This little bit of information is probably just trivia, but it also shows how similar Shikamaru is to Asuma. Does it also show that Temari and he are romantic interests? 220.127.116.11 (talk) 02:58, October 17, 2010 (UTC)
Genjutsu ability...
Since Shikamaru is very very smart (probably the smartest character) isn't he supposed to excel in genjutsu? However we have never seen him execute e genjutsu...am I wrong? —This unsigned comment was made by 188.8.131.52 (talk • contribs) .
- Y shud he be a genjutsu user just because he's a genius?..--AlienGamer--Talk (contribs)-- 01:19, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
- I believe he means during the invasion of konoha ark, Sakura used 'Release' on Naruto than used it o shikamaru unknowningly that he already knew it. So I think he means: That he knows some info on Genjustu. --Hamachi1993 (talk) 02:14, 26 August 2009 (UTC)Hamachi1993
- I believe that the creator of this question is referring to the fact that Genjutsu-users tend to be highly intelligent, which Shikamaru definitely is. KonohaSunaKiriKumoIwa (talk) 20:54, July 4, 2010 (UTC)
- I believe he means during the invasion of konoha ark, Sakura used 'Release' on Naruto than used it o shikamaru unknowningly that he already knew it. So I think he means: That he knows some info on Genjustu. --Hamachi1993 (talk) 02:14, 26 August 2009 (UTC)Hamachi1993
Last name/Name Origin
Umm...I just wanted to know. I know that his first name can be translated as deer, but I also just recently discovered that his lats name Nara means "if in case". I don't know if this is true or not, so I was just hoping that someone could correct me if I'm wrong. Byakugan413 02:33, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
- Nara (なら) is a grammatical particle that is placed after a phrase to indicate a condition: "In case of X...," "if X..." (Xなら..., X nara ...).
- However, Shikamaru's family name was taken from the Japanese city of Nara, known for the hundreds of 'tame' deer that roam there. Nara is also the name of the prefecture this city is the capital of and of the period when this city was the capital of Japan (710-794).
- In the same Nara prefecture is a town called Yoshino, through which runs the Yoshino river and which lies in the wake of Mt. Yoshino, a mountain planted with thousands cherry trees. This is where the name of Shikamaru's mother comes from. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 08:00, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
water style
since shikimaru used water style ninjutsu shouldent we add the nature chakra to his info box —This unsigned comment was made by Bleach boy (talk • contribs) .
- Nope. He used a scroll. That proofs he can't use water jutsu alone. Geohound (talk) 02:05, December 20, 2009 (UTC)
who said that just because he used a scroll he doesn't have that element. I think that he knows that water is his nature but hasn't trained in it because he is to lazy. He just uses a scroll to make it easy to use it with out months of training. Also he knew what it was and that it was hard so maybe he could have known because he used some. That could be because he is a genius though. User:Shikamaru genius
- Naruto used Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet and he doesn't have an affinity with Fire. If Shikamaru looks up and spits water out of his mouth with hand seals then good work. Until then, he doesn't have Water chakra.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 03:47, February 15, 2010 (UTC)
Trivia Mistake
The bit at the end of Shikamarus trivia needs to be taken out. Either he hasn't single-handedly taken out an Akatsuki member or both he AND Naruto need to have that honour.
While he leads Hidan away he still required the blood taken by Kakashi and the data he obtained from Asumas fight. In this way he had no more or less help than Naruto vs Kakuzu because while he ended the fight on his own he had the help of others before hand.
Because i am not an admin i did not want to flat out delete this on my own besides which someone may want to rephrase it.--Yondaime1987 (talk) 06:17, September 30, 2009 (UTC)
New infobox (?) problems
I think the problems that have been appearing on some pages here and there have appeared here too (about Sasori's wife). Could someone please fix the page?
Thank you for fixing it. Sorry I'm not trying to blame anyone, just point it out :)
shikamaru is a supporting protagonist of the series,i mean,if temari,kankuro and neiji are identified as protagonists,i'm pretty sure shikamaru deserves a lot of credit to be viewed as a protagonist as well. Saiyan16 (talk) 19:45, April 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Those characters need to be corrected then.
¥Super Novice ↔ Talk 2 Me ¥19:46, April 8, 2010 (UTC)
- There is no such thing as a supporting protagonist, believe it all you want. Its an oxymoron i guess, because protagonists are the main characters that dont support the storyline etc. Supporting character is the proper term. And the characters you gave as examples arnt protagonists, or in your words a "supporting protagonist"Shelldone (talk) 22:31, April 8, 2010 (UTC)
Part II Image
Honestly we went this over with Jiraiya and all other agreed that the usage of anime images is prefered instead of manga images. Also that image of Shikamaru, i believe, is far to large. I agree on the fact that we need a somewhat more whole body shot of him, since he has changed his attire completly, but such a large image really ruins the article. --Gojita (talk) 20:48, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- In the infobox, yeah. It was agreed that the manga images were actually more appropriate in the main article to show the characters' appearances. Not to mention the fact that the manga image actually shows Shikamaru's full body.
- I don't believe it's too big, personally. At least this way, you can see him properly. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 21:01, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- I also that we have to be able to see his appearance change properly, but still, IT PASSES THROUGH TWO HEADLINES. Before we continue this I would like some more opinions, i have feeling that we will never reach an agreement on this! Also instead of bickering between two images, COULD SOMEONE PROVIDE US WITH SOME OTHER OPTIONS? --Gojita (talk) 21:12, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- The Twelve Ninja Guardian section is minuscule, even regular images would pass through it, or at least be the same size as it. If running through sections is the problem, just move the image to the Hidan and Kakuzu section, then it won't run through any headlines. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:28, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Its not just the size, its also the fact that both Naruto and Choji can bee seen in the image and also because all other images around it are anime and then BANG! in the middle of it all there is a manga image, when we could easily get a good anime image instead. You know what, do me a favor and put this on a stall while i try to find some alternatives from the anime. --Gojita (talk) 21:53, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- The image passing through headlines is in no way a problem to me. Plenty of images do that already. Chōji and Naruto being visible hardly detracts from the image. In my opinion, they do not draw away attention from the main focus, Shikamaru. It being from the manga is actually the main reason it's there. It is a coloured image of Shikamaru the way the creator of the series imagined him. This image shows Shikamaru the way Kishimoto-sensei intended him to be. An image cannot be more canon than this. This makes it perfect for an appearance image, as those are supposed to perfectly represent how a character is supposed to look. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 21:59, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Its not just the size, its also the fact that both Naruto and Choji can bee seen in the image and also because all other images around it are anime and then BANG! in the middle of it all there is a manga image, when we could easily get a good anime image instead. You know what, do me a favor and put this on a stall while i try to find some alternatives from the anime. --Gojita (talk) 21:53, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- The Twelve Ninja Guardian section is minuscule, even regular images would pass through it, or at least be the same size as it. If running through sections is the problem, just move the image to the Hidan and Kakuzu section, then it won't run through any headlines. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:28, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- I also that we have to be able to see his appearance change properly, but still, IT PASSES THROUGH TWO HEADLINES. Before we continue this I would like some more opinions, i have feeling that we will never reach an agreement on this! Also instead of bickering between two images, COULD SOMEONE PROVIDE US WITH SOME OTHER OPTIONS? --Gojita (talk) 21:12, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
"Btw ShounenSuki, the anime IS done by permission from the author. I doubt MK will authorize something he disapproves. And Manga imapges have a very limited colour depth, where as in the Anime, u'r not held back by those limitations" - a quote from AlienGamer about the use of manga and anime images. Which is also part of my opinion in using coloured images by Kishimoto. Seeing how most images on this wikia is changed to a anime version when possible, i think it would also be the best choice here. Also i compared with the full shot images of Part II(which is from the anime) Sasuke, Naruto Sakura and Sai and this one is far larger. Looking at such a long image is horrible to the eyes. Also i would like to express some anger seeing that the similar change done to Ino's Choji's Kiba's and Hinata's article, lost us the full body images of their first Part II anime appearance, unless someone would like to search through the archives and hopefully revive them(if even possible). Also to keep some consistency, i think we should refrain from using any full body manga shots in any part of the article except for the apperance section, which we already do in many instances. Also the way you adress Kishimoto with the added epiteth of Sensei makes me worry that you favor the manga to much on a wikia that takes all aspects of a fictional universe into considerations. Sorry if am being to offensive! --Gojita (talk) 22:15, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- Actually, Kishimoto-sensei has absolutely no control over the anime. Nothing at all, just like practically each and every mangaka who has seen their manga adapted to anime. Tthe mangaka's publisher has the authority to sell the rights to the anime adaptation, even without direct consent of the mangaka. It's part of their publishing contract. Afterwards, the rights holder has full control over the anime version and can even decide to completely change it to their whim.
- As for my using sensei, I do that with ever mangaka. It's a sign of respect for their trade. Even so, there is no denying that Kishimoto-sensei is the original source for the series. He is the be-all and end-all for what is canon or not. If we have the opportunity to show how he sees a character, we should rejoice. it being from a different medium than most of the other images should not be an excuse. There are plenty of wikia who work with different media, with no problems whatsoever. The Avatar: the Last Airbender, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings wikias all show images from multiple media. With a series covering no less than three (manga, anime, and games), it's actually quite ridiculous not to show how characters look in the different adaptations, with the first and primary source taking the spotlight where appropriate. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 22:28, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- "And Manga imapges have a very limited colour depth, where as in the Anime, u'r not held back by those limitations - this is the part of the quote that i should have highlighted. My point is that when we have seen through so many anime images in the article, we should at least keep it up to keep some consistency and as said before, the size is horrible to the eyes. I have looked at the image at screens of different sizes and resolutions and that is one my main reasons for trying to change it back to a anime images. Also comparing the size with the other images of the article, everyone could agree that the size is way of. Could you at least consider some anime images if they meet the requirements of showing more of his body? --Gojita (talk) 22:39, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- The size isn't horrible. It's a great size to show how the character looks like in some detail. It can always be made smaller, if need be.
- As for Aliengamer's quote, I already disputed that back then. The manga images actually have a far greater colour depth. What Aliengamer meant with that quote was that there was an obvious difference between the colours of the manga and the colours of the anime, which is exactly why it's so important to use the manga image. With such an obvious difference, it is our duty to show the readers what the mangaka, the original creator of the series, wanted his characters to look like. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 22:47, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- And as for the size discrepancy with the other images: When did you people become so engrossed in consistency and standardisation that anything that was different was immediately bad? Not every image has to be the exact same format as an anime screenshot. There is nothing wrong with having images of different sizes. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 22:50, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
Please answer my question! COULD YOU AT LEAST CONSIDER SOME ANIME IMAGES IF THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SHOWING MORE OF HIS BODY? --Gojita (talk) 22:54, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- I did address that question, only not directly. No I would not consider anime images. The reason I'm so stuck on this one is because it is a manga image. It was drawn by the creator of the series himself. That's why I find it so important to use it. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 23:00, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Sorry for missing that answer. Seeing how you find manga images important since it's from the original artist, I understand that too. But since most manga images(coloured or not) are easily replaced with anime images when possible i think many on this wikia would disagree with you on that subject. But since it's only us two on this i seriously suggest we put this on a hold for now until we can get some more opinions from the community on this wikia. Until then i will make no attempt to change theese images, but i would also like that to request that no other images are changed like this, until we can settle this dispute on a higher level, especially since this is not the first time we disagree on this subject. Can we agree on that? --Gojita (talk) 23:08, September 8, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- I won't change anything until the matter is settled.
- I would like to point out one thing, though. Manga images aren't replaced as easily as you think they are. Only black-and-white images are and even then things can get interesting. Look at A and Hanzō for example. Neithre has had their images replaced, despite them appearing in the anime. A's image was kept because the anime had no image that showed him better than the one currently used and Hanzō's was kept because of the obvious difference in the colouring of his eyes.
- If an anime image comes along that shows the Raikage as well as, or better than, the current manga image, I would still argue his manga image be kept in the appearance section. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 23:20, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
First of all you just broke are agreement about chancing other anime images with coloured manga images, with the Konan page. Second of all my argument about the image not fitting the page, read this from the rules "Also, colored manga images without text, are preferable to anime images unless they disrupt the flow of the page." --Gojita (talk) 22:49, September 29, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
I think the image was changed in Konan's page because her eye color in the anime isn't the same as it is in the manga, which is the basis on some manga images in infoboxes, such as Yahiko and Hanzō. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 22:42, September 29, 2010 (UTC)
- I think that is just a tonning issue, that we can look past or at least add to the trivia section. --Gojita (talk) 22:49, September 29, 2010 (UTC)Gojita
- I think it is a change of colour of one of the most important features of a manga character. It's a major change from the manga and thus the manga image is preferred in the infobox, with precedent in e.g. the Hanzō and Yahiko pages. The reason I changed Konan's image has no relevance to this discussion.
- As for this discussion, I'll say this: The image policy you quoted supports my case. Shikamaru's manga image does not disrupt the flow of the page. Having a different size than other images might draw some more attention to it, but as it's a highly important image, that shouldn't really matter. —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs | translations) 23:34, September 29, 2010 (UTC)
Leadership in Missions
Why is it that Shikamaru Nara, a chunin, is usually the team leader when sent on missions and Neji, a jounin is higher ranked than him? I don't really support favouritism so shouldn't Neji be given the leadership on a more frequent basis than Shikamaru does?1david12 . (talk) 21:17, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- Because Shikamaru's leadership skills are better than Neji's, Neji is powerful enough to go on missions on his own if he wants, and Neji is generally away on missions with Team Guy. Fangzntalonz (talk) 23:10, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
- No, Since Shikamaru became a chunin and Neji a jonin neither have been on a mission together. But regardless of whether or not Shikamaru's analytical skills outweighs those of Neji his higher rank would trump it--Cerez365 (talk) 19:31, September 29, 2010 (UTC)
- Turns out that he really is, just that good a leader, judging by his position as proxy to General of the Fourth Division.
- No, Since Shikamaru became a chunin and Neji a jonin neither have been on a mission together. But regardless of whether or not Shikamaru's analytical skills outweighs those of Neji his higher rank would trump it--Cerez365 (talk) 19:31, September 29, 2010 (UTC)
Yin release
I think we should update shikamaru's profile as a yin release user, and put him, and the ohter Nara clan characters as yin release users. Same with the shadow techniques. Neji uchiha (talk) 21:20, October 16, 2010 (UTC)
- We don't know the exact nature of how Yin and Yang Releases are applied to his techniques, as well as other jutsu said to use Yin and Yang, so until that's clarified, nothing gets listed. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:28, October 16, 2010 (UTC)
Ok agreed though I think it's quite clear.Neji uchiha (talk) 03:44, October 20, 2010 (UTC)
We know chakra is formed by two elements spiritual energy (yin, ¨the spiritual energy that governs imagination¨) and physical energy (yan, ¨the physical energy that governs vitality¨). When yamato is training naruto in the Hidan and Kakuzu arc he explains this and says that this special chakra (one formed by only one of this two elements) is the source of the techniques of the nara, yamanaka and genjutsu (for yin release) and the akimichi or healing ninjutsu (for yang release). We could speculate even a little bit about Izanagi a yin yang technique formed by the combination of this two elements, yin the uchiha and yang the senju. Neji uchiha (talk) 19:47, October 20, 2010 (UTC)
They never said which (Yin or Yang) make up each of those examples, hence them not being mentioned yet. We already know for a fact Izanagi is Yin-Yang because Madara explicitly said that the Sage used Izanagi to create the tailed beasts, and that he did it using Yin-Yang Release. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 20:06, October 20, 2010 (UTC)
Ok, i'll stick with one page but come on, those examples are crystal clear. Shikamaru himself says he uses this special chakra when he is fighting tayuya. The other examples need the most basic of deductions. About izanagi all I'm saying is that yin and yang come from those two bloodlines. Neji uchiha (talk) 20:19, October 20, 2010 (UTC)
I'm not saying they aren't, I'm just saying that while clear, until the manga says it itself, it's speculation, and that is kept off the pages. Dust Release is obviously Earth Release and Wind Release, but no mention of Wind Release is made whenever Dust Release is mentioned. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 20:23, October 20, 2010 (UTC)
Ok, ok I see what you mean. Thanks for the help, keep up the good job. Neji uchiha (talk) 20:27, October 20, 2010 (UTC)
what episode?
what episode does the 3rd hokage chase choji and shikamaru?Scott sswag (talk) 22:49, February 13, 2011 (UTC)
It wasn't never shown, except for in a flashback during the Third Hokage's furenal.--NinjaSheik 22:51, February 13, 2011 (UTC)
- What episode was that?Scott sswag (talk) 22:55, February 13, 2011 (UTC)
If I'm right...Episode 81!--NinjaSheik 23:02, February 13, 2011 (UTC)
Shikamaru is one of most inteligence guys in serie.He is like king Odisies in Naruto.I think that we should write that sasukes genious is only to the fact that uchiha are having DNA abilitys like sharingana and that sasuke is powerful only because he has sharingana.I am interseted who is smarter shikamaru or sasuke.I mean why don't kishi write how big sasukes IQ is, and there are too many genious in serie neji hyuga genious, sasuke uchiha genious, rock lee genious of hard work(selfproclamed by guy and himself). Maybe naruto is some kind of genious idiot, because he did something not everybody can do...YamatoTakeru (talk) 13:43, March 26, 2011 (UTC)
- His intelligence is mentioned in the Abilities section. ~ Fmakck© → Talk → Contributions ~ 13:49, March 26, 2011 (UTC)
- Some needless pointing out in talk pages lately. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 16:00, March 26, 2011 (UTC)
I need to talk but the,,world think that I am boring.Anyway why are you so I don't know bossy. I repete to people naruto is manga for children and young people not constitution of monarchy, not quantum physic, not practicum for neuro surgery. If we make a few mistakes nobody will notice because our audience is young...YamatoTakeru (talk) 23:38, April 2, 2011 (UTC)
- So if a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it...does it not make a sound?--Cerez™☺ 23:40, April 2, 2011 (UTC)
In the trivia it says: "During Part I, Shikamaru seemed to be frequently matched up with female characters to fight. In the Chūnin Exams he fought Kin Tsuchi and Temari, in the Sasuke Retrieval Arc, he fought Tayuya, and in the Ultimate Weapon Arc, he fought Kujaku. In the second Naruto movie, he fought Kamina, as well. This could be a reference to Shikamaru's view on women." and I think we should add to it the Kishimoto was thinking about making Asuma and Kurenai's child a famale because of his view of women --Yamanaka Ino When in maga came out what sex is asuma and kureni's child we will write it. Your sugestion is speculation, and beleve me people here don't like speculations. I myself made few ordinary speculations and they ,,trow me to lions.YamatoTakeru (talk) 23:39, April 2, 2011 (UTC) (talk) 23:03, March 28, 2011 (UTC)
- I don't know why that's there...--Cerez™☺ 23:35, April 2, 2011 (UTC)
What is there? Are you mocking me? I am not an object...YamatoTakeru (talk) 23:39, April 2, 2011 (UTC)
- No. Why would I refer to you as an object? I simply mean that I don't know why that was in his trivia; nice find friend.--Cerez™☺ 23:42, April 2, 2011 (UTC)
Aaa gothya you feel for it. I was busy on april the first so I came of this on april 2 alldo I hate april 2...126.96.36.199 (talk) 00:30, April 3, 2011 (UTC)
Missing Item
During his fight with Kakuzu, there was actually an anime-only item he tried to use to defend himself from one of Kakuzu's attacks. It was a kind of scroll with a kanji. Should it be added as an item or techinque? Also, to ShounenSuki, or somebody else who understand japanese, what does the kanji stand for (the subs said "shield")--Kind-Hearted-One (talk) 21:06, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
- It's just a scroll with a kanji on it, we don't know what was in it. There is very little information, so I don't see the point of making a page.--Deva 27 21:11, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
- Well, if it was actually "shield", it's pretty obvious that it was some kind of defense.--Kind-Hearted-One (talk) 21:14, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
- shikamaru has a scroll in the manga also http://www.mangareader.net/93-339-15/naruto/chapter-334.html http://www.mangareader.net/93-339-16/naruto/chapter-334.html—This unsigned comment was made by 188.8.131.52 (talk • contribs) .
- Well in the anime it says "shield" according to the sub but from the manga it seems blank. For all we know it could be that he was going to try and seal the attack coming towards him or something. I'm not really for or against creating an article for it, though I will admit it'd be vague and probably problematic to categorise, but there are uhm, lesser articles here.--Cerez365™ 22:51, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
- The thing is: there is any real harm to us if we do make it?--Kind-Hearted-One (talk) 23:50, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
- Not particularly, though it'd be preferable if the kanji on the scroll was legible.--Cerez365™ 00:14, September 10, 2011 (UTC)
- Considering we know very little on what this does, I think the information about it can be kept at the Scroll article. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:28, September 10, 2011 (UTC)
- Not particularly, though it'd be preferable if the kanji on the scroll was legible.--Cerez365™ 00:14, September 10, 2011 (UTC)
- The thing is: there is any real harm to us if we do make it?--Kind-Hearted-One (talk) 23:50, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
- Well in the anime it says "shield" according to the sub but from the manga it seems blank. For all we know it could be that he was going to try and seal the attack coming towards him or something. I'm not really for or against creating an article for it, though I will admit it'd be vague and probably problematic to categorise, but there are uhm, lesser articles here.--Cerez365™ 22:51, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
- shikamaru has a scroll in the manga also http://www.mangareader.net/93-339-15/naruto/chapter-334.html http://www.mangareader.net/93-339-16/naruto/chapter-334.html—This unsigned comment was made by 22.214.171.124 (talk • contribs) .
- Well, if it was actually "shield", it's pretty obvious that it was some kind of defense.--Kind-Hearted-One (talk) 21:14, September 9, 2011 (UTC)
I think
we should update the pictures in the infobox, putting - the photo of part two. Not only Shikamaru, but all others as: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Hinata, Kiba, Shino, Lee, Neji, Tenten, Ino, and Chōji.Samemaru (talk) 14:54, October 26, 2011 (UTC)
- We don't do that. It was already decided that an image of how the person is presented to us in the series first, goes into the infobox. So that means them as children. An image of their PART II apprearances can be found in all their Part II sections.--Cerez365™ 14:58, October 26, 2011 (UTC)
what the hell happened after I edited his page? why is it gone??22.214.171.124 (talk) 13:38, January 3, 2013 (UTC)
- seems to be an error, it's gone now.22.214.171.124 (talk) 13:40, January 3, 2013 (UTC)
Shikamaru's Intelligence
In his studies at the academy, Shikamaru is not a particularly high achiever. Sakura, on the other hand proves capable of solving complex problems which a competent chunin through actual field experience may not even be capable of.
Shikamaru demonstrates himself to be of a not much higher capacity than Naruto within the realm of 'book smarts.' Granted, he never demonstrates so much in scholastic aptitude, he only demonstrates a savant like ability to wield his special jutsu in the tactical battlefield. He is capable of observing shadows and demonstrates at least an iota of tactical sense necessary to form plans surrounding what he already knows. Beyond his scope of tactical aptitude, there are those such as Sakura and Sasuke who actually demonstrate raw traits of ingenuity in battlefield situations which require immediate reaction without prior planning, Shikamaru rarely demonstrates anything of this nature.
It is noted that Asuma gives Shikamaru a handicap IQ test in which he is unaware that he is being tested, he scores over 200. However, one IQ test is not enough to confirm accurate results, particularly under the circumstance in which Asuma tests him. In spite of an intelligence rating of 5 on his scouting card, Shikamaru does not demonstrate himself to be of an airtight 5 intelligence rating. Whether Shikamaru is of a true genius capacity remains questionable...
22.214.171.124 (talk) 23:49, January 30, 2013 (UTC)Anonymous Observer
- Not a forum, it's 5, he's a genius, get over it. Arrancar79 (talk) 23:51, January 30, 2013 (UTC)
- To be nice and answer your statement, his grades suffered because he is lazy. He understood everything he was taught. The IQ test may not be realistic to you but it's to be taken at face value. A writer can't spend page after page on exposition over simple facts they want the reader to know about secondary characters. Sorry he isn't written as more of a genius on the battlefield to you but it is what it is. Remember this isn't a forum and in the future comments like this will be ignored. Arrancar79 (talk) 00:38, January 31, 2013 (UTC)
-->My point is deeper than yours.. Even though he has a rating of 5 on the card, his actual genius is questionable. Sakura holds her own in a battle of wits against Sasori and even manages to catch him of guard and he has an intelligence rating of 5. Sasuke is at least as clever in his use of the sharingan as his elder brother and he likewise merits a 5. Sasuke manages just fine on the tactical battlefield against Deidara. Deidara is no joke, unlike Hidan.
Upon careful observation in reading between lines, Shikamaru's intelligence does not appear to actually be so air tight in spite of his rating on a scouting card. The article does not take note of this.
184.108.40.206 (talk) 01:00, January 31, 2013 (UTC)Anonymous Observer
18.104.22.168 (talk) 01:00, January 31, 2013 (UTC)Anonymous Observer
Sorry but no it's not deeper, it's not questionable, it's not being noted in the article, it's not a forum. Arrancar79 (talk) 01:11, January 31, 2013 (UTC)
This is not a forum and there is no need to continue the discussion.~ UltimateSupreme 05:18, January 31, 2013 (UTC)
Just imagine yourself in large metropolis such as New York City or out in the forests during daylight, you will find shadows all around you. If one is to possess control of the Shadow Possession jutsu, it should not be difficult to prepare a trap provided that the wielder possesses at least some measure of marginal intelligence. Shikamaru is clever enough to setup extensive networks of traps on the tactical battlefield, this may merit him a 3.5 or 4 rating, in my opinion.
As a shinobi you are a warrior, diplomat, spy and assassin. Shikamaru only demonstrates proficiency under the realm of tactical planning on the battlefield. His proficiency is narrow in scope when compared to others who merit high intelligence ratings.
When you dissect characters such as Kabuto or Sasori, you will find deeper and broader measures of intelligence. Sasori proves himself capable in his organization of the abduction and muder of the 3rd Kazekage, something which no one else in the village caught onto during its time. He later organizes the intrusion into the Sand Village which allows for Deidara to abduct the 5th Kazekage. Shogi or chess is only an abstract game, does Shikamaru ever demonstrate any intelligence within the realm of espionage or counter espionage?
Kabuto likewise is more than capable of playing the diplomatic game. He is keen on Orochimaru's games, his intelligence runs deeper than shogi board tactics. The key word is mentalism.
Even Kakashi demonstrates a natural measure of cleverness as a mentalist beyond. Beyond the battlefield, he demonstrates himself capable of smooth talking Tenzo into taking the tab at the ramen noodle shop. Kakashi demonstrates social guile as a shinobi which Shikamaru clearly never demonstrates.
184.108.40.206 (talk) 19:36, February 15, 2013 (UTC)CloisterZ
Sasuke is already noted to be a genius, what's your point? The reason why Shikamaru has 200 IQ is because the author wrote it as such--Elveonora (talk) 01:05, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
True, Shikamaru lacks the book smarts of Kabuto or Sakura.
Clearly, he lacks the intelligence of Akatsuki members necessary for them to organize and conduct their own plans of subterfuge.
You make a point, yet the scouting ratings are intended to be limited to the specialized aptitude of tactics demonstrated on the active field of battle, I believe.
When it comes to the shinobi's specialization of tactical fore planning meant for the active battlefield, one can always argue Shikamaru is a genius by his own merit, albeit one different from the likes of Sasuke or Neji.
18.104.22.168 (talk) 23:37, March 28, 2013 (UTC)IridescentShadow
The only reason Shikamaru didn't score 10/10 in tests all the time was his laziness. Also knowledge =/= intelligence--Elveonora (talk) 23:44, March 28, 2013 (UTC)
The fact that Shikamaru gives up easily when a solution is not apparent to him might be evidence enough in establishing that Shikamaru is not of such a sky high calibre. 18.104.22.168 (talk) 23:42, April 30, 2013 (UTC)IridescentShadow
head of Nara Clan
Since his father has died, doesn't that make Shikamaru his successor?--Elveonora (talk) 20:21, April 21, 2013 (UTC)
He probably is, but without formal recognition of this fact, likely to let it be. Besides, I'll be honestly surprised if they aren't revived via deus ex machina before this war is over. --Hawkeye2701 (talk) 00:01, April 22, 2013 (UTC)


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A stem cell is much like an artist's blank canvas that has yet to be created. Stem cells have no programming which means they are undifferentiated and can develop and divide into other cells. This leaves endless possibilities for medical treatment. Since stem cells can be harvested from certain parts of the body, such as cord blood stem cells, there is a need for storing or "banking stem cells".
Banking Stem Cells
Banking stem cells is a process where harvested stem cells are stored in a controlled environment and used later for medical treatment. One of the big draws of stem cell banking is the potential of stem cell therapy. Stem cell therapy is currently in the early stages of development and the future of medical treatment hangs in the balance.
One of the most common types of stem cell banking is banking cord blood. Expecting parents are often presented with the option of banking stem cells from cord blood and will have questions and concerns about the process. Cord blood is rich with stem cells and can be harvested without danger to mother or baby if done correctly.
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