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US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke talked about copyright enforcement yesterday in Nashville, Tennessee, and in his speech, he reiterated that the Obama administration believes piracy is theft, even though the laws of every modern nation - including the US - sees quite a clear and distinct difference between the two.
"And I think it's important to lay down a marker about how the Obama administration views this issue," Locke said, "As Vice President Biden has said on more than one occasion, 'Piracy is flat, unadulterated theft', and it should be dealt with accordingly."
It's an interesting proposition, one that goes against 200+ years of US and western law. I'm assuming, therefore, that the Obama administration is working on a proposal to massively overhaul US copyright and criminal law to ensure that the act of theft includes both real theft as well as piracy.
Also, as pointed out by Ars Technica, this means we can stop with these bizarre statutory damages. "There's much to be said for this view of 'dealing with' piracy," argues Nate Andersen, "Which is why we have long argued that the judgments handed down in P2P lawsuits against twenty-something music fans have been ludicrous. $1.92 million? $675,000? No one walking out of a Walmart with a stack of Richard Marx discs under his arm would be subject to such penalties."
It's interesting to see how Locke inadvertently touches upon the very core of the issue at hand - namely, what is the role of copyright law? "Recently, I've had a chance to read letters from award winning writers and artists whose livelihoods have been destroyed by music piracy," he said, "One letter that stuck out for me was a guy who said the songwriting royalties he had depended on to 'be a golden parachute to fund his retirement had turned out to be a lead balloon'."
And this is the very core of the matter. Copyright law was never meant to provide songwriters with golden parachutes - it was meant to promote the arts, which is a completely different thing. Earlier this year, I quoted a British pamphlet from 1735, a pamphlet against perpetual copyright (pretty much what we have now).
The author of this pamphlet clearly understood what copyright was meant to do. Sadly, the content industry's popcicle has penetrated governments the world over so deeply that otherwise intelligent people like Biden and Obama have lost any form of rational thought when it comes to copyright and intellectual property.
With these incredibly incompetent people at the helm of copyright/IP "reform" in the US, there doesn't appear to be light at the end of the tunnel. It won't be long now before monitoring software will come pre-installed on all your devices. I'm sure someone will be able to link it to 9/11, which pretty much green-lights everything.
Lord Camden said it best when he warned for perpetual copyright. "All our learning will be locked up in the hands of the Tonsons and the Lintots of the age. [...] Knowledge and science are not things to be bound in such cobweb chains."


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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
WKNR Folo: No Brainer
It has apparently infected the computer automation system at WKNR, re-populating the on-air system with items voiced by former WKNR program director Michael Luczak.
"W32.Luczak.KNR"'s first damage was heard Tuesday night, during the opening of WKNR's pre-game broadcast for the Cleveland State Vikings basketball contest. OMW hears that Good Karma Virus Removal technicians are frantically applying anti-virus updates to stem the infection.
OK, enough joking here.
After all those changes to Cleveland's once-lagging sports talk radio station this week, we kept thinking of two words: "no brainer".
By this point in time, one Mr. Craig Karmazin - the "young guy" in charge of the Good Karma sports radio empire - has had enough ownership experience to know What Needed To Be Done(tm).
And just about everything he's done fits a pattern that pretty much anyone with a certain amount of radio experience could have done:
THE IMAGING CHANGE: Just the mere use of iconic sports radio voice Paul Turner makes WKNR sound ten times more professional. It's something that should have been done years ago, but we suppose Mr. Luczak had to do something to keep himself busy...
RIZZO ON THE RADIO: That is, the addition of FOX 8 sports anchor and experienced sports talk radio host Tony Rizzo to the daily lineup. It fits an established and successful sports radio pattern - TV sports anchors host local radio talk shows all over the country, including on Good Karma's own sister station in Milwaukee. And in this case, Rizzo is no radio novice, and comes with a built-in following...
LOCAL SPORTS TALK AT NIGHT: The move of Greg Brinda into the 6-9 PM time slot provides the station with another shot at a ready sports audience, though it's a tough climb against actual sports play-by-play - and an established local sports talk show - on Clear Channel talk WTAM/1100.
But as a whole, it "extends" WKNR's hours into the awareness of sports fans who follow games at night, and provides a smooth platform to go into the station's locally-produced post-game shows for the Indians and Cavaliers, not to mention sports events like Ohio State and Cleveland State basketball that actually air on the station.
Those, and other changes, were very basic.
Mr. Karmazin has hinted at this on the air, saying the changes were "the first step" in the revamping of a long-dormant sports talk radio station, and that if future changes are needed, he'll make them.
Our sense: He'll see how the revamped lineup and sound, and other changes, affect listenership.
But he's not afraid to change "mid-stream".
After he got settled in at WKNR sister station WAUK/1510 "ESPN Milwaukee", Karmazin almost literally jumped at the chance to lure Milwaukee's biggest sports radio name - Steve "The Homer" True - from Clear Channel talk WISN/1130, after that station basically exiled him to late nights to add Sean Hannity's nationally syndicated talk show.
He managed to bring True over, despite the fact that his primary Milwaukee signal is a daytime outlet - and the nighttime clearance provided by leased time on WMCS/1290 doesn't cover hours before 6 PM, which means the afternoon drive show goes off the air (at least in Milwaukee) early in the winter hours.
We're not suggesting that Karmazin is making a shopping list with anyone from, say, WTAM on the list. The station doesn't have an equivalent to Milwaukee's "Homer", in our opinion. But... he's clearly on the lookout for talent improvement.
The true test of Mr. Karmazin's WKNR ownership will come when he is prompted to make decisions that aren't "no brainers"...
Semi-related: OMW has heard from Paul Belfi, who runs formerly-WKNR-connected sports talk website SportsTalkCleveland.com. He weighs in on the changes...
I am ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED to see what is happening with WKNR. There are many people that work there that I consider friends - obviously Kenny Roda and I are best friends to this day. And in all honesty, I was nervous about what was going to happen there.
I know Kenny is excited about the changes, and the move downtown.
I've always been a Tony Rizzo fan as well - he's priceless and cracks me up. He is a fan first, and I respect that.
I am very pleased that some of the rumors of Greg's 'demise' were just that - rumors. He's a friend as well, and I think 6-9 will be great for him.
Even though I own STC - I am a different media platform than radio, obviously. And at the end of the day, I am a sports fan and a sports talk junkie. As such, what WKNR is doing is nothing but a positive for the Cleveland sports fans, and I wish them nothing but the best.
Belfi tells us that former WKNR host Kendall Lewis is staying aboard as midday host at SportsTalkCleveland.com, along with his new gig as co-host of FSN Ohio's "Cleveland Rants" with WKNR fill-in Les Levine.
He also tells us he's "happy" for ex-WKNR host Bruce Drennan's apparently in-the-works deal to host a show on SportsTime Ohio.
But will Drennan return to STC? Says Belfi:
I look to Bruce as a mentor, and I have nothing but respect and a high regard for him as a broadcaster - and more importantly, as a friend. I am not sure if he will be able to continue with us at STC when he is back. He is welcome to, and I would love to have him here, but the decision will be his. Either way, I am fine with it. He's gone through a lot, and deserves some peace of mind.
One other thought came to mind when we were talking about Karmazin's Milwaukee signal situation.
The Good Karma boss has solved his signal problem in Cleveland by buying powerful 24 hour outlet WKNR. Or has he?
We wonder if he's satisfied with his second signal, daytimer WWGK/1540, now called "KNR2". If the station will act as an overflow for WKNR programming, how useful can that be with a daytime signal - particularly with a lot of sporting events taking place at night?
We have gone into the "Why 1540 Can't Go 24 Hours" discussion many times. But we wonder if Karmazin is STILL interested in other options for that WKNR sister station.
We've heard nothing. It's just a thought...
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Big freakin' deal! All the hoopla about WKNR. Mike-n-Mike should never have been taken off the air. Greg Brenda should not even be working in Cleveland. It's about time they had a decent talker from 10-to-noon. These are all average moves that should have been made long ago. Nothing, revolutionary, innovative, or even interesting. Just average! Radio in Cleveland must really stink when we get excited about AVERAGE!
- Ohio Media Watch said...
Well, we do talk a lot about news/talk/sports radio here.
But...you've provided us with an opening to do something we've talked about here.
We'd like to know: What SHOULD Mr. Karmazin do at WKNR that he has not done?
Be specific.
Don't just say he should do something "innovative" or "revolutionary". Provide us with suggestions.
Name names. Who should WKNR hire instead of Greg Brinda, Kenny Roda or other maligned regular station hosts?
If you don't have any names, give thoughts as to what KIND of host the station should hire.
For each item we've put up about WKNR's changes, we've gotten a steady dose of criticism aimed at the station.
What would YOU do if you were Craig Karmazin, and had control of both AM 850 and AM 1540?
Weigh in, here. If we don't get enough response to this, we'll modify the original item with this invitation.
-The Management
Mr. Good Karma, can you please eliminate the "dinosaur rock" that the station plays when it goes into and comes out of commercials?
And secondly, can you limit the over-production of company promos (i.e. the echoes and repetitions)?
Thank you. I'm excited about the changes.
Suggestion #1:
MUST go local in the morning. Cannot take the station seriously with syndication in drive-time. Best option: Mike Catan and whoever. Let them do what they do best, talk sports frankly and interestingly. Make it a 6-9 show, and extend Rizzo from 9-noon.
Any chance of flip-flopping power with 1220, like the old days? WKNR #1 could use a better signal after 6pm. Needless to say, KNR2 (or K2, as I'm sure CK wants it known by) needs to swap signals with anyone if we're ever to hear it. Cut a deal with WAKR...just do something!!
Mike Catan----WHO?
espncleveland.com - a confusing mess...they combine both staffs from each frequency on one page, another focuses solely on 1540 still, their poll NEVER works, etc.
Keep TWO sites for the TWO stations, Craig! If you HAVE to combine them, differentiate the two better on the site!
Craig needs to bring in some FRESH talent... there are some young, intelligent broadcasters lurking in or around the market looking for gigs - either a first shot or a step up... Craig would be wise to be open to bringing in some of these people and at least listening to what they have to offer... he should also give the in-house guys a shot to do some weekend work - theres no need to take away all the air time that the old saturday hosts had, just reallocate them to Saturday afternoons or Sundays where KNR has no local shows... also, a local morning show is probably a lost cause at this point because of the agreement with espn... finally, bring in Chuck Booms and pair him w/ Roda - he's just the spark Happy Hour needs to jolt Kenny from being stale to being a more witty and entertaining show...
I suppose we'll just hear the same old crap about football, basketball, baseball, hockey...why not talk about soccer, wrestling [not that WWE garbage], high school sports, etc? And if there are any Canadian listeners maybe something about curling.....
- VODood said...
re: Paul Turner
Turner is the longtime VO for Howard Stern's terrestrial programs, and was the VO for WNCX for some years.
Turner started out in Tampa at WFLZ/The Power Pig. Also at that station now reknowned VO talent Brian James. And two Cleveland connections...former WGCL/G98 Production Director and national VO talent Bumper Morgan www.bumpermorgan.com as well as Ernie Anderson.
Bumper was the promo VO for The Pig and Ernie Anderson the Liner VO. Later Bumper would become the Liner VO and James, from KRBE/Houston, would be the promo VO.
*Bumper was also the VO at Y107/Nashville. Both Y107 and WFLZ were programmed by Marc Chase, now SRVP Programming for Clear Channel.
Anyway, as the story goes Turner worked in Continuity/Traffic. Was there a few years before he was allowed to try voicing tags and spots. Too funny, a guy with those pipes! Of course he wasn't as refined as he is now.
Bumper Morgan was the VO for WMJI 1998-2004. He replaced JR Nelson who was ill at the time and couldn't do any VO for a few months.
The present WMJI VO? NO clue.. but he's terrible. Makes no impact. Sounds like a regular person.. disappears into the station. No branding quality.
Former Jacor/CC CEO Randy Michaels, who I have giving a testimonial on an old Bumper demo, once said that a station Voice is as important as the music and talent. All about identity and branding.
Isn't it time we here in Cleveland get to "MUNCH" on soprts? A perfect fit with the OSU ties KNR has.
Please, no more "Munch". We have enough rank amateurs on Cleveland's air.
I like the suggestion of pairing Booms with Roda.
And, instead of Brinda ("i, well, unh, shhhhhhshhh...ahhhhh"), how about someone more in the old Pete Franklin mode. That is, an in-your-face, tell-it-like-I-see-it, fearless type willing to give anyone a hard time. Obviously, that individual has to keep totally up-to-date on sports to retain any credibility.
Sports talk in this market is bland and boring because there isn't anyone with the on-air guts that made Franklin a success. The classic statement that was often heard about Franklin was, "I hate him. He's loud, obnxious and rude, and I should know because I LISTEN TO HIM EVERY NIGHT.
That's what WKNR needs.
- SportsBoyTony said...
Munch is an amateur? Umm, no. You should listen to him do a pre-game show for the Buckeyes on 610 in Columbus. He knows every high school player in the state of ohio, he can talk about every OSU/Michigan game in the history of the rivalry. He's entertaining, he doesn't pander to OSU. He has more energy on the radio then ANYONE.
Munch is the man.
I guess things have changed for some daytime only operations. 1540 am was on-the-air until 7pm last night. It used to be that during this time of year they would be signing of at 5:15 or maybe 5:30 pm. Does that mean they will be on-the-air until 11 pm during the summer? Do they lower power or go more directional after official sundown?
I would think their would be one sales staff that would sell ad time for both stations. Would combo sales be effective where the advertiser buys WKNR and for a little extra gets added exposure on KNR-2?
I agree with the comment about giving new talent a chance.
But there doesn't seem to be a very large pool of young talent who want to go into radio as their career today.
In talking with young people interested in broadcasting/entertainment, I find they are very much aware that the changes of the last ten years have severely limited the opportunities to make a decent living in radio alone.
They are opting for TV, cable, satellite and internet exposure first, as they feel these are areas where the chances to make it are more realistic.
They talk of radio as an adjunct later in their careers, after they have established themselves in another media.
They do not believe that starting in radio will get them anywhere they want to be.
Are they right?
Yes, they are certainly correct. The changes of the past 20 years have forced out a number of us who loved the profession. There are precious few jobs in radio that pay a living wage.
And as for Munch, memorizing numbers and yelling at the mic do not a professional make. He's a very nice fellow, but there was a time when people like that never got beyond college radio. Unfortunately, there aren't going to be many true pro's anymore since there are so few jobs and so few pro's able to set a good example.
It's a shame.
Changes at WKNR:
1) For the love of all humanity please Dump Greg Brinda with all his sighing and stuttering(Sorry OMW Not trying to be mean I just can't stand listening to him)
2)Roda and Rizzo are a good pair in afternoons and mid mornings.
3) Put a local morning show on WKNR. Why not Chuck Booms or Les Levine in that timeslot. Anything but Mike/Mike they are just unbearable to listen too.
4) Give the young guys talk shows on the weekend. Why not groom some new talent for the future?
5)ABSOLUTELY NO BRUCE DRENNAN! He makes Greg Brinda listenable.
6)On KNR2 why not just make that station all Fox Sports Radio? Since 850 is now ESPN.
7)Give someone else a chance in the 6pm-9pm night slot.
To give the KNR/KNR2 talk a reality check...
I actually think that Craig Karmazin is happy with his frequencies.
KNR is his main station, make no doubt about it. And he is loading all of his "A" material on 850.
Mike and Mike is ESPN's flagship show, and Jim Rome is a mainstay in the afternoons, so those are KNR's "Franchise" shows and they go nowhere.
1540 serves a purpose, because shows that have their followings, but aren't "A" shows (Czabe, Herd, Patrick, Myers) can go there and have an outlet in Cleveland and keep FSR and ESPN happy.
Les Levine isn't going to do daily radio. He has 2 daily TV shows (More Sports, Rants) keeping him busy, so the occasional Saturday show is the most you'll hear him on radio.
Kendall Lewis seems happy doing his webcast, plus he too will be doing Rants, so forget him doing non-Saturday radio as well.
Roda and Brinda must be doing something right, because they have been at KNR since the early 1220 days.
And any non OSU/CSU sports events that KNR carries will be provided by ESPN (MLB, NBA Playoffs, etc), so I don't see any conflicts.
So keep all of this stuff in mind before demanding all kinds of changes less than a week in to the "new era".
sGreg Brinda has been at WKNR since like 1992 and he is not doing something right. If you look at all the posts on here they are about 30 negative to 2 positive. As were many of the calls to Craig last Saturday. I am so happy Tony Rizzo is on in the morning now. People are tired of Brinda and want someone with a "FRESH" approach.
I am currently watching Mr. Graig Karmazin on the Les repeat on Time Warner at 11:00 p.m.... Best of luck to him and WKNR / KNR-2, but his love for Mike and Mike I can just not understand... Mike and Mike has to be one of the most boring morning shows I have ever heard... Yea, I know Mike Golic is a native Clevelander, and lived in Willowick (my current hometown), but their show puts me to sleep. After hearing Mike and Mike and then FSR's Steve Czaban, FSR's First Team is a thousand times better... Too bad 1540 bearly comes in where I live...
1. Only Chuck Matthews could turn all of this into an opportunity to slam Majic somehow. Dude, this has nothing to do with your previous employer, who their voice guy is now, why he sucks, etc. etc. etc.. All we need from you know is some fawning over Scott Howitt combined with the "Triv got him fired" conspiracy theory plugged in for good measure and your trademark remarks will be complete.
2. Brinda ain't THAT bad. And don't give me the "bad voice for radio" shpeel for the 4,589th time. Explain how that's even a relevent argument???
3. Someone said "who will be listening to Brinda from 6p-9p?? what kind of audience is THAT?" Tell that to Kevin Keane who entertains the sports crowd just fine every night. Tell that to Karamzin's inspiration station WIP/Philadelphia who has a live night AND overnight host!! Cleveland is a SPORTS CITY, it CAN SUPPORT THIS!!
I'm glad if Brinda's voice is fine with you, but I find it grating, along with all the stammers and pauses and self-interruptions.
By the way, how've Greg's ratings been over the years? Ever been in the top 5 in this market?
And Kevin Keane is "entertaining" people? I know of dozens of college freshman capable of better interviews then the fawning, gushing Keane. Typically his 45 second "questions" don't ask anything and leave the guest hanging with nothing to say in response.
I wonder how Kevin's ratings would be doing 6-9 on WKNR....
i will never understand why an interviewer will ask a question than put the interviewee's answer in the question. The interviewee never even has a chance to answer the question
Q "How was your curveball today, Charlie? I mean, it looked like it was going good in the middle innings and then kinda tapered off."
A: "it was good, but kinda tapered off late in the game."
Why even ask anything?
Trivisonno even says Keane is "unlistenable."
But that's pretty much like the pot calling the kettle black.
What a perfect pair in the evening on WTAM and WKNR Keane and Brinda you have Tweedledee and Tweedledum of radio. Pete Franklin has to be rolling in his grave hearing what sportstalk has degenerated into in his old stomping grounds
How can you not like the Bob Karlovec promos where he echoes himself and calls that great production? Join me for The wine and gold post game (repeat) We will have interviews(interviews)... etc. That has to be the worst promo I have ever heard on the radio. Thank you Craig for finally dumping the worlds greatest program director voice and putting a professional voice on WKNR.
The first team with Steve Czaban is ten thousand times better than this Vaudeville act of Mike/Mike. There are only two problems with WKNR right now. Mike/Mike and Greg Brinda. Which can easily be fixed. Put Steve Czaban back on in the morning and put on Geoff Sindelar instead of Greg Brinda in the evening. Night Crawlers is the name of his callers? Greg Brinda belongs on the Big Chuck and Lil John show as the new Art Lafredo.
It is fitting that Kevin Keane has amateur night on the radio because on his show its amateur night ever night


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Holbert offers advice on making faces during carving seminar
Each year organizers of the Ridgway Chainsaw Rendezvous offer morning seminars to both carvers and anyone interested in attending and learning more about the intricacies of the industry.Seminar speakers offer a vast array of advice, tips and tricks. Many also welcome comments from fellow carvers as to what their experience has been regarding the specific topic at hand. The first seminar on Monday featured Brad Bemis of North Brookfield, Mass., who spoke on "All About Wood," followed by Pat Holbert of Dalton, Ohio, who demonstrated how to make human faces. Holbert, a former American history teacher, has attended every Rendezvous. He said he knew at age six that he wanted to work with wood.He added that what has impressed him about attending the Rendezvous is carvers helping other carvers.
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Photographer Annie Leibovitz Lists Her New York Compound for $33 Million
Photographer Annie Leibovitz has listed her West Village compound for $33 million.
Composed of three separate townhouses on a corner of Greenwich Street, the property is currently configured to include living space, offices and guest quarters. The buildings surround a slate patio and private courtyard garden. Inside the main home, there are wide-plank wood floors, high ceilings, a formal dining room and chef's kitchen. The building that includes Ms. Leibovitz's studio has a large reception room. The property includes 13 fireplaces in all and has a combined total of more than 10,200 square feet.
"It's very rare to have something like this," says listing broker Paula Del Nunzio, of Brown Harris Stevens. "She created it."
The brick buildings, in a Greek Revival style, date back to the 1830s. According to public records, Ms. Leibovitz, best known for her celebrity photographs, began assembling the property in 2002, purchasing the first two buildings for $4.2 million. She later purchased the third townhouse for $1.9 million. She has since gut-renovated all three homes. In 2009, Ms. Leibovitz faced a wave of publicity when a dispute over the terms of the repayment of a loan involved her townhouses and photo archives, which creditors claimed she'd put up as collateral. The matter was later resolved.
Ms. Leibovitz is selling because she plans to move uptown to be closer to the school of her three daughters, according to Ms. Del Nunzio. Guida De Carvalhosa, also of Brown Harris Stevens, shares the listing.
—Candace Jackson
Actress Rachel Bilson Sells, Shops For New Home With Hayden Christensen
Actress Rachel Bilson has sold her Los Feliz Hills, Calif., home for $2.2 million, says a person familiar with the situation.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom 1920s Spanish villa has a two-story living room with stained glass, a remodeled kitchen and Spanish tiles. The property has a courtyard, pool and pool house and a mosaic-lined fountain. She bought the property in 2006 for $1.9 million.
Ms. Bilson's property sold to an entertainment executive before hitting the market. Two people familiar with her search say Ms. Bilson is looking for homes with her boyfriend, actor Hayden Christensen. Mr. Christensen recently put his 6,300-square-foot Studio City, Calif., home on the market for $2.5 million.
Brett Lawyer, of Beverly Hills brokerage Hilton & Hyland, sold Ms. Bilson's home and has Mr. Christensen's listing.
—Alyssa Abkowitz
Still for Sale: Bel Air Home Cuts Its Price 17% to Nearly $20 Million
Bud and Betsy Knapp, the former owners of Architectural Digest, have cut the price of their home in Los Angeles's Bel Air area, which was put on the market in June, by 17% to nearly $20 million.
Built in 1993, the 13,089-square-foot home designed by Hugh Newell Jacobsen has 17 limestone-clad pavilions connected by hallways and topped with pyramid slate roofs. The home, which has three bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, has three sets of brass double doors designed by Roy Lichtenstein, a 14-foot-high gallery space, an exercise room with a sauna and a sculpture garden. Ms. Knapp says the focus of the home is on art and entertaining, adding, "this isn't a house designed for children."
The Knapps, who are selling the home to move to Colorado full-time, say they reduced the price to reflect current market prices. Stephen Shapiro and Richard Ehrlich of Westside Estate Agency have the listing.
Singing Snowman: Former Burl Ives Home in Montecito Relists for $18.8 Million
The Montecito, Calif., home formerly owned by the DuPont family—and later by actor and folk singer Burl Ives—has been relisted for $18.8 million.
The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home was built in 1917. It has a wraparound terrace, copper wainscoting and an Italian marble fireplace. The property has a rose garden, stables, guesthouse and pool.
Amy DuPont, the youngest daughter of Eugene DuPont, owned the home for 44 years; in 1974, Mr. Ives bought the property. Its current owners, television producer James B. Towle and hair-care-line founder Rose-Marie Towle, bought the property the 1992. They put the home on the market for $28 million in early 2011 before taking it off after eight months, says Carol Dotson, one of the listing agents. The couple is selling to move to Texas.
Ms. Dotson, of the Agency, shares the listing with Tim Dahl of Prudential California Realty.


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There is no greater social-media sorrow than posting a picture to Instagram that doesn't get liked. So a visual-analytics firm scoured more than 8 million Instagrams to ensure that millennials (or, you know, brands trolling for user engagement) never have to undergo this trauma again.
"Likes on Instagram, while incredibly valuable, are hard to come by, with 65 percent of Instagram images garnering between 0 and 10 likes," Curalate CEO Apu Gupta said in a press release.
Here are the secrets of getting more Instagram validation:
- Take pictures of things that are blue. They generate 24% more likes than images that are mostly red and orange. (This is going to be really hard with Thanksgiving coming up.)
- Pictures with one hue get 40% more likes than ones that don't have a dominant color.
- Images with 0–15 saturation (less color) get 18% more likes than vibrant colors. This bodes really well for underwhelmed hipsters.
- But don't get too dark. Photos with 65% to 80% light get 24% more likes than photos with less than 45% lightness.


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This is a list of characters from Sanrio, a Japanese company specialized in creating Kawaii characters. Beginning in 1962, Sanrio sells and licenses products branded with these characters and has created over 400 characters, with the most successful and best known being Hello Kitty.
The characters listed here are shown with the year in which they first appeared.
Bad Badtz-Maru (1993)Edit
Bad Badtz-Maru (バッドばつ丸 Baddo batsu maru ) is a male penguin with spiky hair. His birthday is April 1 (April Fool's Day).[1] He is one of the few Sanrio characters that is marketed to both genders. In Japanese, "badtz" (batsu) is a term for "X", the cross signifying a wrong answer. "Maru" means circle or "O", and signifies a correct answer. Thus, his name figuratively means "wrong-correct," and is frequently represented by "XO". Badtz-Maru has many different facial expressions and poses, but a common expression is of pulling one eye down and sticking out his tongue, a gesture equivalent to blowing a raspberry.
Badtz-Maru also has a few friends such as Hana-Maru, a friendly white seal. Hana-Maru is very kind in nature and is very helpful to all. Badtz-Maru also has another friend called Pandaba, a female panda who wears a red bikini skirt and likes Badtz-Maru. Badtz-Maru also has a 'watch dog' named Pochi, but instead of being a real dog, Pochi is in fact, a baby alligator. Other friends of his include Mochizuki Anko, Nogakigoro, and Ogawasameo.[2]
Badtz-Maru has gone through many product lines since his release at Sanrio in 1993. While he has far fewer releases than Hello Kitty, he has been a staple character found in almost all stores worldwide. He has been portrayed as an astronaut, motorcyclist, DJ, camouflage monster, basketball player, boxer, and many others. His products range from typical stationery supplies (e.g. pens, notebooks, erasers, pencil cases, etc.) to more novelty items (e.g. CD players, guitars, license plate frames, etc.)
Badtz-Maru was the official mascot for the 2006 FIBA World Championship of basketball, which was held in Japan.[3]
Bonbonribbon (2012)Edit
Bonbonribbon (ぼんぼんりぼん Bonbon ribon ) is Sanrio's most recent character debuting in 2012. The character is a pink rabbit with a ribbon bow on her head and in some places of her body, including her left paw, ears, right feet and tail. She is a very fashionable girl who likes to sing and dance. Her mother is a fashion designer and she designed the ribbon on her head, which is her charm point. She dreams of becoming a fashion designer, just like her mother.
Charmmy Kitty (2004)Edit
Charmmy Kitty (チャーミーキティ Chāmī kiti ) is Hello Kitty's pet cat. She resembles Hello Kitty but has more cat-like features. Her name comes from the word "Charm" as she wears the key to Hello Kitty's jewelery box around her neck. She debuted in 2004, alongside the Sugarbunnies.
Charmmy Kitty is a white female Persian cat that Papa gave to Hello Kitty as a gift. She wears a lace-trimmed bow on her left ear, and a necklace which holds the key to Hello Kitty's jewelry box. Born on October 31, Charmmy Kitty is well-mannered, quiet, and listens to whatever Hello Kitty says. Like many cats, Charmmy Kitty loves objects that are bright and sparkly. Charmmy Kitty's charm point is her lace-trimmed pink bow, that was a present from Kitty.
Chibimaru (2003)Edit
Chibimaru (ちびまる Chibi maru ) is a brown puppy, who is one of the many characters created by Sanrio debuting in 2003. He was first released on February 2, 2003. He is very curious and does tricks for a hobby. He spends time inside his owner's bag and goes many places. He is one of three triplets; his siblings are Chidi-Maru & Chifi-Maru.[4]
Chococat (1996)Edit
Chococat (チョコキャット Chokokyatto ) is drawn as a black cat with huge black eyes, four whiskers, and like his counterpart Hello Kitty, no mouth. His name comes from his chocolate-colored nose.[5][6] Chococat was first released in 1996 and his birthday is May 10. His whiskers are able to pick up information like antennae, so he is often the first to know about things.[7]
When Sanrio releases new Chococat lines (the background colors and designs), Chococat's collar and fur color, and his accessories and friends, are often altered. Chococat was originally pictured with a blue collar, but he has since been depicted wearing different colored collars, scarves and even a lei. Sanrio has also produced new Chococat products that portray him in a greyish-brown color. In the Momoberry version, he is pink with a top hat, bow tie and cane. Line names are often heavily relied upon, in internet sales descriptions.
Cinnamoangels (2005)Edit
The Cinnamoangels (シナモエンジェルス Shinamoenjerusu ) or Cinnamon Angels are a trio of trendy puppies formed by Mocha (whose birthday is the 20th February), Chiffon (whose birthday is the 14th January) and Azuki (Whose birthday is September 25). The founder of the group Mocha, has big dreams of becoming a TV idol and both Azuki and Chiffon support her. The three were released by Sanrio in 2005 and has several Music Videos featuring the trio. The Cinnamoangels made their manga debut in the third volume of Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll.
Cinnamoroll (2002)Edit
Cinnamoroll (シナモロール Shinamorōru ), born on March 6, 2002 on a cloud far up in the sky, is a white and chubby puppy with long ears that enable him to fly. He has blue eyes, pink cheeks and a plump and curly tail that resembles a cinnamon roll. When he was first created by Sanrio in 2002, he was called Baby Cinnamon, but a year later he was "renamed" Cinnamoroll, to remedy any problems with the registration of the mark overseas. However he is now called in both ways, but also more simply Cinnamon. As of 2007, Cinnamoroll's original name "Baby Cinnamon" is no longer being used by Sanrio and is officially called "Cinnamoroll". In Japan, he is still named "Cinnamoroll" but he is mostly called "Cinnamon". His friends are named Milk, Cappuccino, Espresso, Mocha and Chiffon. In 2007, Sanrio gave him two new friends named Coco and Nuts. He starred in his own anime movie called Cinnamon The Movie which was released in Japan on December 2007, with Cinnamoroll being voiced by Taeko Kawata. In the story, the owner of Cafe Cinnamon, a little cafe, looked up and saw a white puppy floating out of the sky like a fluffy cloud. The owner thought, "I wonder if he came because he smelled my cinnamon rolls." The puppy had a curly tail just like a cinnamon roll, so she called him Cinnamoroll. In 2005, a five volume manga series called "Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll" (ふわふわ♥シナモン Fuwafuwa ♥ shinamon) was written by Chisato Seki and illustrated by Yumi Tsukirino. It was published in Japan from 2005 to 2008 by Shogakukan, serialized in the monthly magazine Pucchigumi. Viz Media started translating the manga in 2011 and was released to English speaking countries in 2012. He was also featured in a music video with the Japanese pop group Scandal.[8]
In 2012, Cinnamoroll celebrated his 10th anniversary. To celebrate Cinnamoroll's 10th Anniversary, Haneda Airport held a Cinnamoroll showcase showing fan taken photos and some original Cinnamoroll artwork.[9] In 2012, Cinnamoroll got his own blog on the Japanese blogging and social networking website Ameba.[10] Cinnamoroll also made appearances in the 2007 stop-motion DVD series Hello Kitty Stump Village and a 2008 CGI animated kids show called The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends. There are video games starring Cinnamoroll which were released in Japan: Cinnamoroll Koko ni Ruyo for the GBA and Cinnamoroll: Ohana Shishiyo - KiraKira de Kore Cafe for the DS. He also made appearances in Hello Kitty video games like Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams and Hello Kitty Birthday Adventures for the DS and Hello Kitty Seasons on the Wii.
Cocoa and Vanilla (2012)Edit
Cocoa (カカオ Kakao ) and Vanilla (バニラ Banira ) are two mouse siblings who debuted in January 2012 as friends of the Sugarbunnies.[11] Cocoa is the older brother and wears a bunny hat with Kurousa's colors while Vanilla is his younger sister and wears a bunny hat with Shirousa's colors. They both live in Mousefields, located next of Bunniesfield and both brother and sister decided to visit Bunniesfield one day through a rainbow and met Shirousa and Kurousa. The mouse siblings actually like the sweets, chocolates and pastries the bunnies makes and they wanted the bunnies to teach them to become chocolatiers, the bunnies agreed and they made the mouse siblings their apprentices. Their ultimate goal is to make a castle made of chocolate.
Corocorokuririn (1998)Edit
Corocorokuririn (コロコロクリリン Korokorokuririn ) is a very curious golden hamster who is sometimes a little timid. He enjoys collecting stuff from around the house to make playhouses and is very good at fitting into tiny spaces. Corocorokuririn can chew on just about anything, but his favorite foods are cookies and sunflower seeds. He also adores cherry blossoms. He was created in 1998.[12]
Dear Daniel (1999)Edit
Daniel Starr (ダニエル・スター Danieru sutā ) (Known as Dear Daniel) is Hello Kitty's childhood friend and also her boyfriend. As babies, they frolicked and played together. Dear Daniel's father is a photographer who was posted to Africa, and the whole family followed him there. After living in several locations around the world, Dear Daniel ended up in New York, and from there he returned to England, where he was reunited with Hello Kitty. Thanks to his stint in New York and his natural sense of rhythm, Dear Daniel is a pretty sweet Ballet dancer. In the future he wants to become a photographer or a celebrity. His birthday is May 3.
Deery Lou (2002)Edit
Deery Lou (ディアリールー Diarī rū ) is a character created by Sanrio in 2002. He is a brown (sometimes pink) fawn. His birthday is January 8, and he lives in the Rainbow Forest. He has friends named Queeny Lou, a beautiful swan, and Beary Lou, a friendly bear.[13][14]
Hangyodon (1985)Edit
Hangyodon (ハンギョドン Hangyodon ) is a fish character created by Sanrio in 1985. He was born on March 14 in China.[15] His main hobby is comedy. He is very lonely and his plans of heroism often go awry.
Hello Kitty (1975)Edit
Hello Kitty (ハローキティ Harō Kiti ) is the best-known of Sanrio's fictional characters, created in 1974. Hello Kitty is drawn simply with a trademark red bow. Registered in 1975,[16] Hello Kitty is now a globally known trademark. Hello Kitty has been marketed in the United States from the beginning and has held the position of U.S. children's ambassador for UNICEF since 1983. The brand rose to greater prominence during the late 1990s when several celebrities such as Mariah Carey adopted Hello Kitty as a fashion statement. New products featuring the character can be found in virtually any American department store and Hello Kitty was once featured in an advertising campaign of the retail chain Target. The character got its first Massively Multiplayer Online Game produced by Sanrio Digital and Typhoon Games entitled Hello Kitty Online which was released worldwide, including the United States, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.
A cheerful and happy girl with a heart of gold, Hello Kitty can bake delicious cookies, but she loves Mama's apple pie even more. Her favourite hobbies include travelling, music, reading, and making new friends. Her best friend is her twin sister Mimmy. Hello Kitty was born on November 1 in the suburbs of London, United Kingdom. Her real name is Kitty White (キティ・ホワイト Kiti howaito ).
Kitty has a Twin sister named Mimmy, who is a little shy and very girly. She is very different from Kitty because she wears her ribbon on her right ear opposite of her sister. Her bow is yellow, while Kitty's is red. Mimmy also wears red overalls, similar to Kitty's blue overalls.
Jewelpet (2008)Edit
The Jewelpets (ジュエルペット Juerupetto ) are a group of animal characters created in 2008 as a joint-venture between Sanrio and Sega Toys. There are 39 characters in the franchise and each of the animals are named after famous Birthstones, Minerals and Jewels. They each have a different kind of sparkling jewel for their eyes, used for casting special magic called "Jewel Flash". According to fiction, They belong to magicians and live in a mystical place called Jewel Land, attending a school to learn more about magic and each of them are paired with their own human partners. The main Jewelpets in the series are Ruby the white Japanese Hare (whose birthday is on July 29), Sapphie the blue and yellow Cavalier King Charles spaniel (whose birthday is on September 1), Garnet the pink Persian Cat (whose birthday is on January 8) and Labra the pink and white Polar Bear (whose birthday is on December 27).
In 2008, Sega Toys collaborated with Sanrio to release a line of plush toys featuring the characters from the series which contains a special password to access the Web-Gurumi website. This is somewhat similar to the toy franchise Webkinz, as it also shares some similarities to the secret codes to access the Webkinz World website, causing some controversies between the two companies. Later on April 4, 2009, its first anime series was produced by Studio Comet and started to air on both TV Osaka and TV Tokyo, replacing Onegai My Melody Kirara★ in its timeslot. The anime focuses on the heroine Rinko Kōgyoku and her Jewelpet partner Ruby. A second series titled Jewelpet Twinkle☆ (ジュエルペット てぃんくる☆ Juerupetto Tinkuru☆ ) premiered later on TV Tokyo from April 3, 2010 to March 26, 2011 with 52 Episodes. The second series premiered later in Spain as part of the Boing programming block. A third series titled Jewelpet Sunshine (ジュエルペット サンシャイン Juerupetto Sanshain ) premiered on April 9, 2011.[17] A fourth series titled Jewelpet Kira☆Deco—! (ジュエルペット きら☆デコッ! Juerupetto Kira☆deko—! ) aired on April 7, 2012.[18]
A full-length feature film titled Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess (映画ジュエルペット スウィーツダンスプリンセス Eiga Juerupetto: Suuītsu Dansu Purinsesu ) which was directed by Hiroaki Sakurai (Director of Daa! Daa! Daa! and Cromartie High School) and distributed by Toho, was released on August 11, 2012 in Japanese cinemas.
Kappa Rumba (1988)Edit
Kappa Rumba is a mythical Japanese creature who lives in Run Run Land.[19] His real name is Rupapa and wears a lily pad on his head. Kappa Rumba is energetic and never runs out of energy. He loves water surfing and other water sports, relaxing on the beach, and picking fresh fruit. His favorite food is watermelons and he is holding a watermelon in most pictures of him.
Kerokerokeroppi (1988)Edit
Keroppi Hasunoue (はすの上 けろっぴ Hasunoue Keroppi ) (Also known as Kerokerokeroppi) is a frog character with large eyes and a V-shaped mouth. Keroppi loves adventure, and his bubbly personality makes him popular around Donut Pond. He has a brother called Koroppi and a sister called Pikki. Most often he is seen with his little snail friend Den Den, always tagging along a little behind. Keroppi is a fantastic swimmer and singer (but not at the same time.) Keroppi has appeared in video games like: Kero Kero Keroppi no Bouken Nikki, Kero Kero Keroppi no Daibouken, and Sanrio World Smash Ball!. Keroppi was created in 1987 and his birthday is on July 10. His hometown is Donut Pond and he lives in the Kero Kero House. Some of Keroppi's friends include Keroleen, Noberun, Kyorosuke, Ganta, and Keroppe, Den Den, and Teru Teru. His mom named Keroma owns a small restaurant and cooks Keroppi's favorite food-rice balls. His dad is named Keropa and he works at the Hasunoe Clinic with another doctor from Sanrio's Pokopon's Diary. Other family members include Kerobah-Keroppi's grandma, Kerojee-Keroppi's grandpa, and Chippi-Keroppi's little cousins. Kero means frog's croak and Hasunoe means on a lily pad.
Kuromi (2005)Edit
Kuromi (クロミ Kuromi ) is the rival of My Melody from the anime Onegai My Melody. She is a white rabbit or imp-like creature, wearing a black jester's hat with a pink skull on the front and a black "devil" tail in the place of a normal rabbit's tail. Kuromi's appearance also looks similar to that of classic cartoon characters from the 1920s and 1930s. Goods featuring Kuromi first appeared in Japan in 2005. She has three image songs all sung by her Seiyū|voice actress, Junko Takeuchi. Kuromi sometimes wears fuchsia pink skull cherries on her right ear.
Kuromi's birthday is on October 31 (Halloween). Although Kuromi has a rowdy free spirit, she is actually quite girly on the inside and has a soft spot for cute and handsome guys. Kuromi enjoys keeping a diary and reading romance novels. Her favorite color is black and her favorite food is shallots.
Landry (1998)Edit
"Landry" is a little boy raccoon who was first released in 1999. His birthday is on December 8. He loves to wash anything he can get his hands on. His best friend is a rubber duck named "Pea". Landry's hobbies include dancing and running on top of his tub, sliding, taking Pea for walks, and listening to music. (Mozart is his favorite). Landry loves to eat donuts, sausages, nuts and ice-cream, but chocolate is his very favorite.
Little Twin Stars (1975)Edit
Little Twin Stars are a pair of angel-like characters. The younger brother is called Kiki, and the older sister is called Lala. Kiki has blue hair, while Lala has pink hair (sometimes, Kiki's hair is brown, while Lala's hair is blonde). They were introduced in 1975 and enjoyed popularity in the early 1980s. Their birthday is on December 24.
The characters make cameo appearances in 2004 on the front cover of Tommy February6's second album Tommy Airline and in her video for the song "MaGic in youR Eyes", and in one of the Sanrio Unico movies.
Lloromannic (2007)Edit
Lloromannic is a world on the other side of a mirror. The world's name is "Cinnamoroll" in reverse. In a haunted mansion in the deep dark woods, lives a "Devilish Demon Duo" named Berry & Cherry. Sanrio released the duo in 2007 in Gothic Lolita accessories. The characters have not been released to North American Sanrio boutiques yet. However both characters have gained popularity in North America and two short videos have been released on YouTube. The episodes are "Trick" and "Friend"; Cherry's origin.
The boy demon's name is Berry and his birthday is June 6. He has the ability to transform into a more devilish form; his ram horns turn into the devil's horns, gold eyes, his flat teeth into sharp fangs, changes colors from medium-grey to dark-black, skeleton wings, really long sharp claws, and his voice changes. He seems to have the talent of making potions.
Cherry is the girl demon and her birthday is September 9. Berry created Cherry not only to be his partner of crime; but also to be his sweetheart but accidentally used a jar of salt that had its label covered by another saying "sugar". When Cherry (like Berry) transforms into her devilish form, her light-black closed bat wing ears change into dark-black opened bat wings, her black eyes into fandango, her top hat disappears, her teeth into fangs, and her voice changes. Cherry loves to play jokes on Berry.
Both Berry & Cherry would go through their magic mirror to enter into the human world to play tricks on children while they sleep. Both fear daytime and would hide in the closet or drawers, if they don't make it home in time until night returns and they are friends with a bat, a magical lantern and a Jack O' Lantern.
Masyumaro (2006)Edit
Masyumaro is a cute white kitten with light brown spots around the ears. He loves fashion and buttons. He was born in Paris, France and resides there in a Japanese apartment with a boy who is a designer. He is known as "The Cat as soft as a Marshmallow" and is often referred to as Masyumaro Nyanko. He is featured in two promotional videos, Boku Masyumaro (My Marshmallow) and KIRAKIRA Sute-ji (Stage Glitter).[20]
Miss Bear's Dream (2010)Edit
Miss Bear's Dream is a female teddy bear who debuted in 2010, alongside Wish Me Mell. She was made by Chocolina's mother, in a little sweet shop in New York, where they live. Miss Bear's Dream is called ´Dream´ for short. She is the cousin of another bear called Mr. Bear's Dream
Monkichi (1992)Edit
Monkichi (Oyamano Monkichi) is a monkey who lives in a little mountain in the Japanese countryside. He was released by Sanrio in 1991 and his birthday is on January 13. Monkichi's full name means "Monkey of the Mountain" in Japanese. Monkichi enjoys entertaining and telling jokes, and dreams of being a professional poet or comedian.[21] Monkichi has an optimistic personality and gets a little carried away sometimes, but can be quite particular too. Monkichi's special talent is that he can eat ten bananas in one minute. Monkichi's first charm point is his bright red bottom, proof that he is 100% Japanese monkey! Monkichi's second charm point is his bulging eyes, especially when he's surprised.
My Melody (1975)Edit
My Melody is a little girl rabbit who always wears a red or pink hood that also covers her ears. Her birthday is on January 18. Like Hello Kitty, My Melody is rather popular in Asia and can be found on children's toys and merchandise. My Melody was first released in 1975 and the first related merchandise was released at the end of that year. At first she was mostly marketed toward young girls, but like Hello Kitty her popularity has increased within women of all ages, especially in Asia. According to The New York Times, this character is "moderately successful" in terms popularity but shows no signs of reaching the global popularity of Hello Kitty.
My Melody's popularity waned toward the late 1980s, and the only goods produced were stationery, stickers and candy. In 1996, in a Strawberry News (a magazine published by Sanrio) reader survey, My Melody came out amongst some of Sanrio's most popular characters and as a result, standard merchandise started re-appearing as of February 1997 featuring the original red hood. Goods with the pink hood were re-released in 1999 and as of 2000 there were goods released with multiple color hoods.
My Melody has been turned into a Pullip doll, like two other Sanrio characters, Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll. The doll includes a toy of Flat the mouse.
On April 3, 2005, an anime series based on My Melody and her friends and produced by Studio Comet started to air on TV Osaka and TV Tokyo television stations, called Onegai My Melody (おねがいマイメロディ). This anime also spawned a video game for the Nintendo DS titled Onegai My Melody: Yume no Kuni no Daibouken (おねがいマイメロディ~夢の国の大冒険~). The game relies heavily on a feature of the Nintendo DS console which requires the player to blow air into the microphone of the unit. The player guides My Melody through timed levels by jumping and using her umbrella to float around and avoid enemies. The game also features unlockable content as well, such as music, images, and mini-games. Currently, Sanrio has no plans to release this series in North America.
My Melody also appears in the Sanrio Digital and Dream Cortex series, The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends. She, however, is mouthless there, and her rival doesn't make an appearance.
In 2007, A second game was released for the Nintendo DS titled My Melody Angel Book ~Denshitechou & Enjoy Game~ (マイメロディエンジェルブック~電子手帳&エンジョイゲーム~). The game's primary function is as a day planner designed for young girls to keep track of appointments, class schedules, and mini diary entries.
On March 26, 2008, a Japanese music compilation album titled "I LOVE 30 - MY MELODY" from Tearbridge Records was released with My Melody wearing the original red hood drawn in various artwork styles by Groovisions. She is voiced by Rei Sakuma
In October 2010, she was sold as a plush toy at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores to celebrate Sanrio's 50th anniversary, along with other Sanrio characters.
Nemukko Nyago (2000)Edit
Nemukko Nyago is another one of Sanrio's characters that debuted in 2000. Born on May 25, Nyago is a sweet male tabby cat born in Japan. Nyago's favorite activity is sleeping, and his most cherished possession is his supersoft, cloudlike cushion. He is very easygoing and tries not to worry too much about the small things in life.
Pandapple (2002)Edit
Pandapple is a panda who has a red apple with a small green leaf stem as a hat. He wears a shirt which is mostly striped or plain. Pandapple is often accompanied by a caterpillar. His birthday is on June 2. The character debuted in 2002 and is one of Sanrio's least popular characters. According to The New York Times, this character, along with the character Spottie Dottie, are recent flops for the Sanrio corporation in terms of popularity.
Pannapitta (2003)Edit
Pannapitta was born on October 7, 2003 in Pannaland. His real name is Pantan and is only 3 months old. Pantan is full of energy. Pantan hates being still, and is constantly running around the place. Pantan lives for adventure at full speed. When his energy finally runs out he falls asleep on the spot.
Pantan is an only child and his best friend is Fanfan (not a panda) who was born 3 days apart from Pantan. Pantan's hobbies include running, eating, and sleeping. Pantan enjoys climbing through small spaces and his favorite food is caramel ice cream. Pantan's future dream is to be a panda hero.
Patapatapeppy (1992)Edit
Patapata Peppy is an owl-based character created by Sanrio in 1992 but is currently discontinued with unknown reasons. It is notable for being one of the few Sanrio characters that was displayed with a sketchy look. His birthday is August 26, born in Moonrise Forest deep in the heart of the North Woods. It is often seen carrying a cherry in its mouth or nut as they are his favourite foods. This character gained mild popularity and was one of the few Sanrio characters that did not have its own anime or cartoon series as it was a product-exclusive character. It was created by Matsubayashi Atsushi, who no longer works at Sanrio and now has his own animation company.[22][23] and cute brochacho
Pekkle (1990)Edit
Pekkle (Ahiru no Pekkle) is a fictional duck. He is a small white duck with a blue t-shirt with the letter P on it. Pekkle is a good-natured, kind little guy, as well as being a great singer and dancer. Recently he's been taking tap-dancing lessons. Pekkle's birthday is on July 27 and he was first released in 1990.
Pippo (1993)Edit
Pippo (Kobutanopippo) is drawn as a pig with small black eyes and a pink snout, but no visible mouth. He is usually wearing a green shirt with the letter P on the front. Pippo is always thinking of games and other new ways to have fun with his friends. He loves surprises and is always making discoveries and new inventions! Pippo was born on December 16, 1993, on an unusually warm winter's day.[24]
Plasmagica (2013)Edit
Plasmagica (プラズマジカ Purazumajika ) is an all-girl fictional band who debuted in Sanrio's iOS game Show by Rock, which is geared towards young boys.[25] The band is formed by strange corporation president in order to grow to become the best rock band. In the game, they all battle all the bands of Midi City to become the best in the world and aim to be music millionaires. Plasmagica is composed of 4 Mumon girls, the cat girl Cyan (シアン Shian ) (Guitar and Vocals, voiced by Eri Inagawa), the rabbit girl ChuChu (チュチュ Chuchu ) (Guitar and Vocals, voiced by Sumire Uesaka), the dog girl Retoree (レトリー Retorī ) (Base and Vocals, voiced by Eri Kitamura) and the sheep girl Moa (モア Moa ) (Drums and Vocals, voiced by Ayane Sakura).
Pochacco (1989)Edit
Pochacco is drawn as a white dog with black floppy ears, but no visible mouth. Pochacco's name means pocha pocha (chubby). He was born on February 29, 1989 (a leap year) in Fuwafuwa Town.[26] He is often dressed in athletic attire, as he has a sporty and playful personality. His favorite food is banana-flavoured ice cream.
Pompompurin (1996)Edit
Pompompurin is a golden retriever dog character first introduced in 1996. Purin was born on a sunny day on April 16. He is a good natured golden retriever dog, who lives in his own basket at his owner's house. His trademark is his brown beret that is always on top of his head. Purin's interest is collecting shoes, which includes his owner's father's leather shoes, his owner's mother's sandals, etc., and he likes to hide them.
Purin loves drinking milk and eating soft food and pudding that his mother makes. He also spends a lot of time sleeping or hanging out with his friends. Purin's best friends include a hamster called Muffin, a mouse named Scone, and a bird.[27][28]
He was twice voted Most Popular Sanrio Character in the Strawberry News Magazine, a magazine published by Sanrio.
Spottie Dottie (1990)Edit
Spottie Dottie was born March 21, 1990. She is a Dalmatian and is a fashion expert from New York City. She can be usually spotted wearing a trademark pink bow and frilly pink dress with roses and with her best friend, Sassy, a cat. According to The New York Times, this character, along with the character Pandapple, are "recent flops" for the Sanrio corporation in terms popularity.
Sugarbunnies (2004)Edit
The Sugarbunnies (シュガーバニーズ Shugābanīzu ) are a character duo released by Sanrio in 2004. The duo are composed of twin bunnies called Shirousa and Kurousa (Both born on May 26, 2004), who specialize on making sweets and pastries. After the success of the franchise, Sanrio created more bunny twins who each specialize on their own jobs. They all live in the magical world of Bunniesfield.
In 2007, Sanrio created an anime series based on the franchise which aired on TV Tokyo and Kids Station on April 3, 2007 and ended later that year with 27 episodes. After the anime's success, the series gained two sequels in 2008 (Sugarbunnies: Chocolat!) and in 2009 (Sugarbunnies: Fleur), each having 27 episodes.
Sugarminuet (2008)Edit
The Sugarminuet (シュガーメヌエット Shugāmenuetto ) is a spinoff of Sugarbunnies released in 2008, and their accessories are sometimes included in ballerina products. The duet are composed of two little twin sister bunnies: Ballet-Usa and Prima-Usa, who are ballerina-geniuses, and through the ballet room mirror, they bring their graceful dance for all of us in the human world.[29]
- Ballet-Usa (バレエうさ) who is the elder twin and wears a silver tiara that matches with her pink fur. She is a graceful and elegant dancer and loves make-up accessories.
- Prima-Usa (プリマうさ) is the sweet and cute younger twin and wears a gold tiara that highlights her white fur. Her favorite hobby is fortune-telling.
Tenorikuma (2005)Edit
Tenorikuma (てのりくま) (Japanese for "bears that fit in your palm") are a group of raccoons that run a coffee shop called Tenorikuma.[30] There are 5 specific characters in all. The main "manager" is Latte, who is distinguished from the others by a red heart on his left ear. There are a few other main characters. Chai (yellow scarf), Frappe (green scarf), Maple (pink scarf, the only female and Latte's love interest), Mister Steam (steam clouds from hot coffee), Muddler (spoon) and Macchiato (blue scarf).
Tuxedo Sam (1979)Edit
Tuxedo Sam is a cute penguin character from the Sanrio company, one of the "friends" of Hello Kitty. Sam is a plump blue and white penguin who wears a red bow-tie and a round white sailor cap with a red ribbon. A clumsy little fellow who loves to eat, Tuxedo Sam has great fashion sense, as he owns a collection of 365 bowties. He's very good at speaking English too. Tuxedo Sam was born on May 12, 1978 in Antarctica. According to The New York Times, this character is "moderately successful" in terms popularity but shows no signs of reaching the global popularity of Hello Kitty.
Usahana (2001)Edit
Usahana (ウサハナ) (also stylized as U*SA*HA*NA) is a little girl rabbit who loves summer. She was released by Sanrio in 2001. Her birthday is on August 7 and her real name is Hanachan. Her eye-catching attributes are her different colored ears, one pink and one blue, and the flower she wears on her head. She debuted alongside Cinnamoroll in 2001.
In the Toei anime spinoff Usahana: Dream Ballerina (ウサハナ 夢見るバレリーナ Usahana Yumemiru Ballerina ), Usahana sometimes wears a butterfly-shaped hair clip and dreams of becoming a ballerina.
Wish me mell (2010)Edit
Wish Me Mell (ウイッシュミーメル Uisshu mī meru )[31] is a character series which was released on December 27, 2010.[32] Mell, the main heroine of the series, is meant to be a character that expresses the feelings every one has, simply stating "Thank you", "I am sorry" or "I like you!", connecting hearts in the process. The series is targeted towards girls aged 15-20, who are too shy to express their feelings towards others.
Mell lives in the magical world of Merci Hills (メルシーヒルズ Merushī hiruzu ) where everyone is living happily while their feelings are connected towards each other and words like "Thank you" can bring warmth to everyone's hearts. Mell and her friends were guided by the Rainbow Fairy, Ciel, who gives them advice. A lot of Mell's friends also live in Merci Hills, and each come from different countries and have their own mission given to them by Ciel.
Zashikibuta (1984)Edit
Zashikibuta is a natural-coloured pig who is sometimes seen wearing a green scarf. He has a mouse friend called Tabby and he is sometimes shown with a sketchy look. His birthday is on February 2, 1983 and he lives in the countryside in France.[33]
- ↑ Sanrio.com - Badtz-Maru
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/badtzmaru/friends.html
- ↑ FIBA media release, 13 Dec 2005
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/chibimaru/index.html
- ↑ Sanrio - Chococat
- ↑ Official Online Home of Hello Kitty & Friends
- ↑ http://sanrio.com/smallgift/Chococat/?chr=Chococat
- ↑ http://www.total-manga.com/news-j-music/scandal-chante-pour-tofu-kozo-n-4468-3.html
- ↑ http://47mon.com/photofesta_en/
- ↑ http://ameblo.jp/cinnamon-staff/
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/characters/si_namae/app.html
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/kuririn/index.html
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.com/characters/DeeryLou
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/deerylou/index.html
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/hangyodon/index.html
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/hellokitty/index.html
- ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-02-15/jewelpet-sunshine-tv-anime-to-premiere-on-april-2
- ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-05/jewelpet-magical-girl-anime-gets-4th-tv-show-1st-film
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/kapparumba/index.html
- ↑ Sanrio Masyumaro
- ↑ Sanriotown blog archive. URL accessed October 27, 2008.
- ↑ atsushi-m company
- ↑ syoutai
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/pippo/index.html
- ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-05-03/sanrio-new-social-game-show-by-rock-gets-animated-promo-video
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/pochacco/index.html
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/purin/index.html
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.com/characters/more_characters/?chr=MoreCharacters
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/sugarminuet/index.html
- ↑ tenorikuma.com
- ↑ http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/characters/detail/wishmemell/index.html
- ↑ http://wishmemell.com/MellMain.html
- ↑ Sanrio Zashikibuta


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Review: Alberta Premium 30 Year Old Limited Edition Rye Whisky
Posted by Arctic Wolf on June 12, 2011
I began to hear the whispers of a rumour about six months ago. Persons close to Alberta Distillers would casually mention, " Alberta Premium 30 Year Old", and then they would clam up and tell me they were speaking off the record.
Well, it's not a rumour anymore, the Alberta Premium 30 Year Old Limited Edition Rye Whisky has been released in Alberta, and it is literally flying off the shelves. (I know because I had to scramble to find a couple of bottles.) The rye whisky was produced in Calgary, Alberta by Alberta Distillers Limited (ADL) who is one of the few remaining producers of 1oo % Rye Grain Whisky in North America (if not the world). Distilled from carefully selected Canadian rye grain over thirty years ago, and then aged in charred white oak barrels this whisky is possibly the oldest production 100 % rye grain whisky ever produced in Canada.
If you have read my past reviews of Canadian Whisky, you know that Alberta Premium 25 Year Old Limited Edition Rye Whisky, is one of the best whiskies I have ever tasted. In fact I believe that the Alberta Premium 25-year-old is one of the purest expressions of Canadian Rye Whisky ever produced. Sadly that 25-year-old expression is long gone from the store shelves….
But happily, it's older brother has arrived!
Here is an excerpt from my review:
"…When I took my first sip my initial reaction was … wow! I was greeted with a wonderful mellow rye accented by caramel oak syrup! I have tasted so many aged spirits where the oak turns to bitter sap and smothers the other flavours, but not here. Instead the oak has melted into the rye creating a subdued, sweet and spicy elixir that has my mouth begging for another sip…."
You may read the full review here:
Review: Alberta Premium 30 Year Old Limited Edition Rye Whisky
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2 Responses to "Review: Alberta Premium 30 Year Old Limited Edition Rye Whisky"
September 22, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Excellent whisky, but why do Canadian distilleries insist on bottling at an anemic 40% abv? This would be a world class product if it was bottled at a higher proof, say 50% like Whistle Pig.
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The Art and Science of Storytelling
Finding themselves upside down and underwater in a rushing river, most people panic — especially when they're wearing a neoprene skirt that severely restricts movement from the waist down.
Hannah Marchitell panicked, too — the first time.
"Now," she says, "it's like, 'Oh, this again.' I really need to learn to roll my kayak."
It's just one item on a very long and eclectic list of things to learn.
She is combining her interests in history, communications and media to pursue a BS at Clarkson in her major of social documentation.
"There's so much to know before you even begin producing a documentary. You need an in-depth understanding of the history of the subject, what shaped it. It's this kind of knowledge that keeps you grounded when you start exploring what, at first, are really abstract ideas."
And she does mean "exploring."
She's produced content for documentaries on lots of topics, from economics to extreme sports – like white-water kayaking – and additional content for her blog on fitness and healthy eating.
Clarkson's social documentation major is interdisciplinary, drawing topics and perspectives from a wide range of sciences and the humanities. "I like the freedom it gives me. It's great for someone like me with interests all over the place."
This work demands that high level of curiosity, but also focus.
Professor Stephen Casper says he sees both in Hannah. "She's inquisitive and creative. She's a beautiful writer. And she has terrific imagination and drive. I've rarely encountered a student with such an eye for the intimacy of everyday experience."
Hannah says Casper and her other professors have helped channel her energies into the skills she'll need as a professional storyteller.
"I'm driven," she says, "but my professors give me direction. They help keep me focused."
She's been a motivated student from an early age. It wasn't her idea to start Kindergarten when she was four, but she likes the head start it gave her. She enrolled in The Clarkson School early college program at 16. She stayed at Clarkson to pursue her degree because, she says, "The campus became my home away from home. Everyone — my friends, my professors and the staff, too — they've all been so supportive and that's really helped me figure out what I want to do."
Well, at least they've helped her narrow it down.
"I have a hodge-podge of things I'm trying to pull together," she says. "I want to develop an economic system that's a viable alternative to capitalism, become a professional storyteller and open my own bakery offering healthy foods."
Hannah smiles as she says this.
"I know, at first, all that sounds a little crazy. But every time I've gone to my professors with one of my wild ideas, they don't say, 'That's too much' or 'Don't do that.' They say, 'Great! Let's figure out how you can make it happen.' I don't know where else you'd get that kind of support."
Despite all these irons in the fire, she says she's willing to work hard while remaining patient to see what will happen next."It's like kayaking," she says. "I just need to learn to roll with it."
Hannah Marchitell '14,
A Communications and Media major, she is also a member of the Clarkson University Outing Club.


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This proposal will not change the current election procedures, Section V.3 of the Bylaws. It adds an additional strategy to the process currently used by the Rules of Procedure Committee in gathering names of faculty members to run for office, and is not intended to supplant other recruitment strategies, such as self-nomination or the judgment of the Committee. Self- nominations will continue to be handled as they are now - by directly communicating your interest to the Rules of Procedure Committee.
The goal of this process is to stimulate interest and participation from individual faculty members in running for and holding office by creating a groundswell of support for individual nominees.
1. Some weeks before the elections, Rules of Procedure will post (via an online survey instrument) Nomination Ballots listing all eligible faculty members for each elected position. Members of the Rules of Procedure Committee will be responsible for querying nominees as to their willingness to be on the final ballot so there is no need for faculty members to take that step prior to filling out the form.
2. Faculty members will be asked to return ballots with potential candidates marked on the
Nomination ballot with direction similar to below:
If one person is needed, nominate up to three.
If two persons are needed, nominate up to four.
If three persons are needed, nominate up to six
[All nominations will be acknowledged whether they accrue to the recommended pattern or not - i.e., making a single nomination is acceptable.]
3. Nomination Ballots will then be tallied and utilized by the Committee in querying individual members on their willingness to run on the final election ballot.
4. Assessment regarding the effectiveness of this method and recommendation for continuance will be included in the Committee's Annual Report.
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Whoa guys hey what's up? I finished up all the bonus sketches that I'm throwing in with the embarrassingly late LOOKITs. Gonna have the last of these bad boys out in no time and I'll let you know when they've left the building.
This is blog post number 700 pretty cool right I feel like we need a birthday cake to celebrate


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Often Etsy has inspiring videos on their blog for all of us sellers and buyers to be inspired by. I wind up hitting repeat frequently. I watch some of these videos with my family. I find deep inspiration that comes from watching and hearing other artists. This video with Josh Vogel is from Scout. You will love it.
Josh Vogel from The Scout on Vimeo.
PoetryofObjects sells many things made from wood. The feelings I have for the stories behind these objects is best described here by Josh. When I travel about, looking for vintage treasures, I have a deep feeling for the workmanship that has gone into the creation of that object. I think of the maker. I think of the people that have used this object of beauty. These words are worth returning to. If you create anything...a family, a piece of art, craftwork, a styled setting with a story...you are embracing the brief moment in time of going backwards...and building your story into the very fabric of what you are creating.


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Theology Network Groups
4 Key Principles for Running a TN Group
Theology Network
- Helping you know God better, love Jesus more, and join the revolution! View all resources by Theology Network
Rejoice in the gospel
Studying theology at university can be wonderfully mind expanding, but it can also be dry and hard at times. The most important thing to remember in running a Theology Network group, as with any form of Christian service, is that you must keep yourself in the love of God (Jude 1:21). Remain in me, and I will remain in you, Jesus said, No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me (John 15:4). The power for the transformation of our own lives and the lives of others, lies not primarily in what we can do or think or argue for God, but in receiving and rejoicing in what he has done for us. More than that: in Christ himself. So Theology Network groups should be characterised by a joyful confidence in this great gospel that makes sinners, even us, children of God, united to him through Christ.[1]
Stand firm in the gospel
And yet, often it is theology and religious studies students who are least confident in their Christian faith. They spend every day studying the arena of faith and religion from all kinds of perspectives, and yet in many theology departments, the only position that it is not acceptable to hold is historic evangelical faith! Thats why Theology Network invites students to come and stand firm with us in the core truths of the gospel as given in Scripture. We hold to UCCFs doctrinal basis, which, in the tradition of the Apostles and Nicene creeds, affirms the basic truths of historic orthodox Christianity[ii]. So we ask all leaders of Theology Network groups to sign the doctrinal basis, and ensure that the input the group receives is in accordance with these wonderful truths. Although it is true that you may find yourselves needing to guard the good deposit of the gospel (2 Tim. 1:14), this shouldnt lead Theology Network groups to become the departments theology police! But rather, as students think through and wrestle with these great truths, the groups will become more confident and joyful in the wonderful message that the DB summarises.
Unite in the gospel
It can be quite straightforward to get a Theology Network group started just advertise it in Freshers week and announce it in the CU and the theology department. That may be enough to attract a dozen or more people to your first few meetings. But if thats all you do, it probably wont last long. People will come for their own reasons, and may want to take the group in different directions. Thats fine, but if youre carrying the vision for Theology Network on your own, it will be very difficult to keep the group focused, and when youre ready to hand over the leadership, there may be no-one appropriate to carry the vision forward. What you need are like-minded brothers and sisters who will stand with you, united in purpose and in the gospel. So youll need to get talking: talk about your ideas and the need for a group, talk about theology that creates love for God, read the Bible with these friends and see Jesus and his gospel on every page (cf. Luke 24). Time is limited, so pray and think carefully about whom you should invest time in sharing the vision with theyll likely be people who are already confident in faith and passionate about the gospel these are the people who will be most able to understand the vision and run with it. It might be that you already have these vision sharers around you if so, go ahead and get the ball rolling! But its just as likely that time is needed for you to share the vision with others, and more time for them to grasp it and own it, before you start organising a programme of events or meetings. So think people first, programmes second.
Get support
All this might sound like a big responsibility. But you are not alone! There are plenty of other Theology Network group leaders that you can connect with through Facebook and UCCF events, and your CU staff worker and the Theology Network staff are here to help you every step of the way. And its really important you don't forget your CU speak to your CU president about your ideas, and make sure you get the CU committee's support. It might be a good idea if you can go along to a CU committee meeting to explain what Theology Network is, and get the whole committee behind you - that will really help with spreading the word. Also, ask the president if you can get a slot at a CU main meeting to tell the rest of the CU about Theology Network and ask them to pray for you and the group. This will be a good opportunity to advertise the group to those who are doing single courses in your department, or just to students in the CU you didn't realise studied theology or RS.
So if starting a Theology Network group is on your heart, first, speak to your CU president, and then get in touch with us at Theology Network: wed love to have a coffee and a chat and start dreaming with you!
[1] Highly recommended are Mike Reeves' talks on Union with Christ, which can be heard here http://www.theologynetwork.org/christian-beliefs/justification/starting-out/union-with-christ-1-and-2.htm
[ii] To learn more about why we have a doctrinal basis, read Mike Reeves article: http://www.theologynetwork.org/christian-beliefs/why-do-we-have-a-doctrinal-basis-htm


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In CNBC's new reality show The Car Chasers, Jeff Allen buys and flips classic and exotic cars at Flat 12 gallery, his auto shop and gallery in Lubbock, Texas. The shop uses a blend of old school techniques and new age science in its approach to refurbishing and upgrading cars.
Whether it's a rare model from the 1930s, a muscle car previously owned by a celebrity or a fixer-upper with sentimental value, Flat 12 looks to push the envelope when working on any project. The result is a range of unique vehicles, many of them on display at the shop, that can satisfy the taste of even the most critical buyer. Often, the team at Flat 12 is hard-pressed to let them go.
The following are some of the most intriguing car projects completed by Flat 12. Some are still on display, others have already been sold to car enthusiasts.
Click ahead for a look inside the show room of The Car Chasers.
"The Car Chasers" airs Tuesdays 10 p.m. EST/PST
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posted by Eugenia Loli on Thu 1st Nov 2007 07:55 UTC, submitted by binarycrusader
The first milestone of Project Indiana (part of the OpenSolaris.org community) is now available - called "OpenSolaris Developer Preview." The OpenSolaris Developer Preview is the first milestone of Project Indiana. It is a single CD combined live/install image: a core operating system, kernel, system libraries, a desktop environment and a package management system. It is not a final release and is intended for developers to try, test, and provide feedback. Get your copy now.


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