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A celebration of the music of Henry Purcell was held in Westminster Abbey on 28 November (Princess Alexandra was in the audience). It was a kind of home-coming for the composer spent nearly half his life in the Abbey as organist, i.e. director of music, appointed at the phenomenally early age of twenty until the day he died, too early by far, in 1695. (the same age as Mozart).
The programme was called "Hail, bright Cecilia", the title also of the Ode for soloists, chorus and orchestra that constituted the second half of the evening. One of the numbers of that work is Thou tun st this world below, the spheres above, a soprano solo, exquisitely sung by Carolyn Sampson; Purcell certainly did that. The abbey Choir shone brilliantly in this 50 minute cantata, directed in style by James O'Donnell, Purcell's successor 3 ½ centuries later, supported by the 'authentic St. James Baroque (Orchestra understood). Here were flatt trumpets, "amorous flutes", "airy violins", chortling recorders and all the ancient continuo conveniences. The soloists were all good, especially the tenor Ed Lyon who salvoed in The Fife and all the harmony of war.
However Purcell not only excelled in all things bright and glorious but also melancholy, the high spot of the evening came in the Burial Sentences with music for the funeral of Queen Mary, prefaced by the awe-inspiring sound of a single drum that resounded eerily round the abbey. In this sad ceremonial there followed a dead march and a canzona for brass, the players atop the choir screen. The aspiring sentences where the trebles reach up & up again were emotionally tingling & thrilling sung by the boy trebles in this amazing piece first performed shortly before Purcell's own premature death.
Seated in the packed nave we recalled the generosity of Purcell's teacher, John Blow in giving his office away to his pupil at the age of twenty – and then succeeding him in the post again in 1695. Blow composed an Ode on the death of Mr Purcell which incidentally, in the setting of the composer's name shows us that the correct pronouncement is Purcell and not Pur
This however was the only tiny blot on the evenings splendour of a tribute to our beloved British worthy whose plaque in the Abbey reminds us that he "left this life, And is gone to that Blessed Place where only his Harmony can be Exceeded" (the dubious grammar is sometimes attributed to John Dryden).
Speaking of plaques, last week an elegant stone was here unveiled to the founders of British Ballet. Ninette de Valois, Frederick Ashton, Constant Lambert and Margot Fonteyn. It is to be found on the west side of the choir, near to Charles Dickens.


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How to Address Abuse in Polyamory
Polyamory, or being open to the possibility of multiple consensual romantic relationships, is sometimes touted in the news media as a "cure-all" for the woes of monogamy. Yet as with any kind of relationship structure, a variety of problems can manifest. Due to the fact that parties over 2 may be involved, polyamory can be especially tricky to navigate. So what happens when abuse comes into play? It may be difficult to find proper support since so many resources are monogamy-centric, your friends and family may not "get it" (or may not even know), or even that polyamory may be new to you. Unfortunately, there are very few licensed professionals trained in issues specific to polyamory and some of the stuff it may intersect with (like kink or being queer). Below are examples of issues specific to polyamory, and methods for reducing harm or avoiding it altogether.
1Understand the various manifestations of abuse. Become informed about common (and not so common) ways that abuse can manifest in polyamory. This is one way you can protect yourself and others against it. Read as much as you can, and most importantly, trust your gut. Below are some examples of poly-specific abuse patterns.
Breaking consent, or breaking previous agreements about individual boundaries, is a really big problem in all types of relationships. In the case of polyamory, where multiple hearts are entangled together, and risks for transmitting sexual infections are increased due to the larger network of lovers, breaking consent can have devastating consequences. Examples of breaking consent:
- Breaking a fluid bond: When lovers agree to fluid bond and share sexual fluids, they are participating in a monumental act of trust. Sometimes, that trust is broken. While some people will agree to a partner breaking their fluid bond so long as their partner then tell them so that they can make an informed decision about whether or not to continue their fluid bond, it is absolutely not ok to break a fluid bond and then continue having unprotected sex without telling your oblivious and non-consenting partner. This is a form of sexual assault that may have criminal consequences depending on your jurisdiction. If you believe that your partner may have broken your fluid bond, immediately quit having unprotected sex with them and seek STD testing (ask your health worker whether you will need to wait more time for an accurate result).
Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse in which the abuser uses manipulation tactics to discredit or deny the victim's understanding of reality. Gaslighting can be very pernicious in polyamorous relationships because the abuser can seek the support of their other lover(s) (the victim's metamour(s)), and collectively silence the victim. In this case, a secondary form of abuse appears, which is the manipulation of the metamour into complacency with the story that the abuser has invented. Examples of gaslighting:
- Coercion through false accusations: Jealousy is a common theme that comes up in polyamorous relationships and conversations about polyamory. The "jealousy taboo" can be taken advantage of by an abusive partner as a way to coerce their victim into agreeing to things they are not comfortable with. If you are being blamed for jealousy when you are in fact speaking up for yourself and your boundaries, you may be a victim of gaslighting. You may actually feel some jealousy, but sense that something is off. This is ok--you are doing nothing wrong. Trust your instincts, and consider taking a step back and talking with a neutral party like a crisis hotline, neutral friend, or therapist. Remember: your boundaries are never up for debate.
Taking advantage of an imbalance of power and privilege in the relationship: Polyamory is considered by some to be a "rich, white, San Francisco thing". Whether or not that's true, what happens when polyamorous relationships include people of different races, class backgrounds, gender identities, abilities, or other identities or intersections thereof? And what happens when you pair a person with little experience in polyamory with a seasoned pro? As in any kind of relationship, an imbalance of power, whether perceived or real, can manifest in many different forms of abuse. Here are some examples:
- Sexual coercion: Oftentimes polyamory is seen as an open-minded, experimentation-friendly relationship form. There may even be a certain social pressure to conform to the desires of one's partner(s) in order to fit in or not appear jealous or insecure (in polyamory, jealousy and insecurity, when not addressed responsibly, can unfortunately be deemed taboo). This dynamic may result in a person being pressured by their abuser into doing something they don't feel comfortable doing. It can happen to both new poly folks and experienced poly folks alike. Sexual coercion is a form of sexual assault. If you've been pressured or coerced into sex, you can speak with a counselor at the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network at 1-800-656-HOPE.
- Breaking consent, or breaking previous agreements about individual boundaries, is a really big problem in all types of relationships. In the case of polyamory, where multiple hearts are entangled together, and risks for transmitting sexual infections are increased due to the larger network of lovers, breaking consent can have devastating consequences. Examples of breaking consent:
2Look for warning signs. Be on the lookout for red flags, such as the ones below. There are surely many more than what's here--please add to this list!
- Your partner(s) become defensive when you want to talk about or reexamine boundaries. Boundaries are #1 in all relationships. Your partner needs to be enthusiastically accepting of your personal boundaries. Your boundaries are NEVER up for debate.
- Your partner(s) become defensive when you want to know who they are dating. If you feel that you want open communication about this topic, you have that right. If your partner(s) disagree, they need to form relationships exclusively with people who are ok with "don't ask don't tell". It is important to make this clear at the beginning of a relationship. You should never be coerced into non-communication--this issue is a one-way street. On a related note, partners in open relationships should never intentionally hide who they are dating from you. This is dishonest and downright abusive.
- Your partner(s) coerce you (through guilt, physical intimidation, anger, etc.) into sexual acts you do not feel comfortable doing. Healthy relationships are rooted in consent. A partner that values a consensual relationship would never pressure you to do anything against your will. This includes seemingly-veiled forms of pressure, such as asking you more than once. "Yes means yes"--consent needs to be given enthusiastically!
- You feel like something is off or isn't right. Trust your gut! If you have a nagging feeling that a dynamic in your relationship(s) or something your partner(s) have said or done is off, honor your gut! Give yourself time, and seek resources for examining and understanding what's going on. Sometimes it really takes giving yourself the time needed to process everything, or finding that one right connection to make sense of complicated or cloudy situations.
3Learn as much as you can. Read articles, books, zines, blogs, etc. that speak specifically about abuse in polyamory and open relationships. Listen to podcasts. Speak with your poly friends. Here is a list of good reads and other resources:
- 10 Things I wish I'd known About Gaslighting: https://medium.com/@sheaemmafett/10-things-i-wish-i-d-known-about-gaslighting-22234cb5e407
- THE POLYPATH! ~ red flags to watch for if you're dating a polyamorous narcissist: https://anxiouswaves.wordpress.com/2014/11/26/the-polypath-or-how-i-learned-to-start-worrying-about-myself-and-call-bullshit-on-emotional-abuse/
- 9 Strategies For Non-Oppressive Polyamory: http://www.blackgirldangerous.org/2013/10/9-strategies-for-oppressive-polyamory/
- How to Fuck Up a Relationship: http://www.heartless-bitches.com/rants/elise.shtml
4Find help.
- If you are in danger, please find a safe space (like a shelter or a trusted person's home), call a trusted friend or a crisis hotline, or just get out.
- If you are living with an abusive partner, consider your options for leaving, such as a domestic abuse shelter or a close friend or family member's home.
- Talk with a loved one who is not involved in the abuse.
- Search for a poly-friendly therapist here: http://www.polychromatic.com/pfp/main.php or here: http://www.lovemore.com/whydonate/polyamory-professionals/
- Join Facebook groups for abuse survivors or poly people, or follow pages or people who advocate for abuse survivors. These are good ways to network with people and find resources relevant to your experience. Here are a couple of examples:
- Speak Out: Advocacy on Abuse in All types of Relationships page: https://www.facebook.com/1454798584738939
- Open Relationship Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/openrelationshipcommunitygroup/
- PolyWeekly ("a podcast devoted to tales from the front of responsible non-monogamy from a pansexual, kink-friendly point of view"): https://www.facebook.com/polyweekly
- Find more poly abuse resources in this list compiled by More Than Two: https://www.morethantwo.com/blog/2015/02/resources-on-abuse-in-polyamorous-relationships
5Call a hotline if you are in a crisis situation, or even just to talk with someone.
- The Network/La Red LGBTQ/kink/poly abuse survivors hotline (Spanish/English): +1 617-742-4911
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- If you've been pressured or coerced into sex, you can speak with a counselor at the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network at 1-800-656-HOPE.
6Be kind to yourself. Remember these key points:
- You are not alone. There are people who will understand and support you. Sometimes they may be hard to find, but they are definitely there and do exist.
- Do what feels healing to you. See related wikiHows (below) on how to practice self-care.
7Advocate for abuse survivors.
- Learn as much as you can about abuse in polyamory and open relationships.
- If you feel comfortable, nip dangerous attitudes in the bud. For example, if your friend thinks that polyamory is more evolved than monogamy, remind them that polyamory is simply a relationship structure, and that evolved relationships are mutually respectful and loving, regardless of structure.
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- Remember: NO amount of good in a relationship with an abuser is EVER worth being abused.
- In the United States, depending on the state, it may be a crime to knowingly expose your partner to an STD. For a state-by-state legal guide, see: https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_document/asset_upload_file292_35655.pdf
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We have always liked the B-52's song Love Shack. It used to be on our answering machine and if you happen to be at our house using a wireless computer, it is the name of our wireless network. Hopefully it amuses the neighbors as much as it does us. This site will be a chance for us to share random thoughts, pictures, links, and thoughts with our friends.


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Hungary will play ther very first game of the Tournament 2013 of ICE Hockey at Poland against the team of the Romania . Hungary has create good players squad for this upcoming hockey events they know how much important is win for them when they will face Romania on this Thursday its a points war the team who is stronger will take lead in the early minutes of the matches.
Romania has charged the good squad they know the game will began with the best level of hockey at Poland and they have to defend their position . If we see the current records of the matches played between these two teams then Hungary has won 2 matches while the team of the Romania has just win 1 match.
So lets see who will rock their fans this weekend in the Tournament will it be the team of the Hungary or will it be the team of the Romania Lets wait and watch for the final results till Thursday.
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (8 Jul 2010):
I think you should sell this image, is great.
Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (18 Jul 2010):
This image is so superior for the simple fact that she loves herself, I do not see her naked body, all I see is a happy human being.
PAWRAMET BANSITH said (18 Jul 2010):
nice action
Norm Moore gave props (19 Jul 2010):
Very happy and light loving imagery. Great capture
Denise Sarazin (Deleted) said (26 Jul 2010):
I love that she is so real... these days it takes a brave woman to show herself as she is, bush and all.
Geir Danielsen gave props (3 Aug 2010):
superb..like a lot!
christopher kontoes (Deleted) said (4 Aug 2010):
beautiful hair. the trend to wax and shave and look like a doll makes me ill. this is a woman. thrilling and alive.
Steven Schutz gave props (8 Aug 2010):
I agree with christopher...Great lips...
Danica Radman gave props (13 Aug 2010):
real woman. wonderful smile! honest brilliant photo. bravisimo
mad paule said (21 Sep 2010):
nils carlson gave props (4 Oct 2010):
She could well have cut and combed better. The lower region is not pleasant.
Sophie Egel gave props (7 Oct 2010):
i agree, this doesnt look like a naked woman, instead a happy, natural one :D
Jeff Weber gave props (8 Oct 2010):
Dude! . . . .This is pornography. Don't kid yourself into thinking it is art.
Marcus Bello gave props (8 Oct 2010):
Not to her. This is pure spontaneity. Refreshing isn't it?
Richard Waters gave props (8 Oct 2010):
Once again exposed but the power in this image is the comfort you have captured in this image.
Marcus Bello gave props (9 Oct 2010):
Thank you Richard.
gino di meglio gave props (13 Oct 2010):
coraggiosa fotografia!!!
eithne mythen gave props (14 Oct 2010):
Some of your nudew are very beautiful, but I don't like this one... sorry.
Llorenç Rosanes (Deleted) said (14 Oct 2010):
Reminds me a great canvas of Lucien Freud! Bravo!
Jamie gave props (14 Oct 2010):
I miss bush, haven't seen one in person in so long
Carlos Aviles (Deleted) gave props (15 Oct 2010):
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John Williamson gave props (20 Oct 2010):
Reality is a truly beautiful thing, as you've shown us here...
John Leach said (23 Oct 2010):
beautiful !
Brian Valente said (27 Oct 2010):
Sorry Guys, all this arty, farty stuff, all I can see is a hairy vagina
Marcus Bello gave props (28 Oct 2010):
So true Brian and she's really proud of hers'. I love your work Brian
Richard Mendillo said (5 Nov 2010):
I see a happy girl in the picture, and she looks like being far beyond of all our comments. I really like this composition. It is what it is.
Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (15 Nov 2010):
I cannot stay away from this shot, bravo once again!
oren hanania (Deleted) said (22 Nov 2010):
beautiful !
om er said (24 Nov 2010):
Happy to see. lovable picture. erotic yet innocent.
Ronald Paredes said (5 Dec 2010):
Just beautiful...!
Joerg Schlagheck gave props (3 Jan 2011):
I see her naked body and I happen to like it a lot! Beautiful image!!
Steve Goddard said (3 Jan 2011):
This is great.. Throw away the razor. This is real and natura.l Love it
Harry Gohil said (6 Jan 2011):
Very simple but very effectiv if you have an eye to see!
Ray Bartley said (6 Jan 2011):
Beautiful model....great pose....nice work....
Steve Damascus said (8 Jan 2011):
Great portrait!
Laura Lizzet gave props (12 Jan 2011):
not a fan...
N said (4 Feb 2011):
Comments about "lips†and things like that give rise to the question if you are looking at the whole picture as a work of art or what. If it were a man, and that same comment were made on the specific parts of a man- balls, penis, hair, etc - it would look just pornographic. It is somewhat pornographic as long as you men let it be that, a porno photo. Otherwise, I agree that she looks comfortable in her skin and the photo has merits as a good photo. It could have been more artistic, but I think this is more of a reality based photo, intended as a shocker, not a work of beauty. My feeling, as a woman, just that for food for thought.
Richard Hall gave props (4 Feb 2011):
Dude; did you open a conversation or what! i don't get porno here, just fresh, happy with self nakedness! i love, great shot!
Nicolette Thain said (4 Feb 2011):
gee everyone needs to get a grip!!! here's a woman, and yes peoples a real woman, hair and all! we're meant to have hair there but we bow down to social expectations to be this and be that that we have forgotten to just be! CONGRATULATIONS Marcus, this is reality, she is real and you have done women proud! Women spend so much time conforming to being hair free to please others, it's not anything but a woman saying f--k you this is me and I'm happy =)
Nicolette Thain gave props (4 Feb 2011):
forgot to give props, well done!
Marcus Bello gave props (4 Feb 2011):
N. Makes a point. This is a controversial photo. It steers emotions. We are all debating and conversing. That's wonderful. We are all entitled to our opinions and feelings. I think it is critical to understand I only choose photos to display that each model agrees to. I could never use some terms. Not my style but who am I to tell anyone they are wrong. I asked the model if it was OK with her to show this photo. She said, "Absolutely. I love that shot. It's is free and innocent. It's a part of me. Why would I think a part of me is bad. That's insane." She very special person. Thanks everyone.
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Iztok Urh gave props (27 Feb 2011):
Beautiful photo!
MEZEUS said (28 Feb 2011):
Isn't it weird how the mind works. If this had been published in a 'man's magazine' it would most certainly be pornography. Printed in this setting and it is considered art. Actually it a little too bushy.
MEZEUS said (28 Feb 2011):
I think she could use a lady's Schick.
MARCO MEYO said (11 Mar 2011):
I'm not sure what all the fuss is about...I think her left thumb, right pinky and right index finger are perfectly placed..and such... do you think it's to soon to ask for her phone number?? ;-) .... for professional photography purposes of course....
Steven Schutz gave props (1 May 2011):
if people do not like it, they should not look at it, employ the filter......pornography if one looks at only one part, like the vagina...if one takes into account the whole image...if one is comfortable with themselves...they tend not to be 'offended' by a simple photograph of a beautiful woman photographed by a good photographer....
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Aman M gave props (3 May 2011):
gave props
GEORGE ARNON gave props (5 May 2011):
A gorgeous lady
john ringo said (29 May 2011):
i just can't see the beauty in some pictures.
Michael F. OBrien said (29 May 2011):
Let me say first that I am not a prude. I have seen more than enough of this 'vagina' shots that have no redeeming value. Just another woman with her legs apart. There are beautiful nudes on jpgmag.com, but not this. What a about light, composition, line, negative-positive area, placement, etc.
daniel crymes said (5 Jun 2011):
Thats making my mouth water!!!!
Laura Lizzet gave props (9 Jun 2011):
i am so tired of looking at this....
Pedro Teixeira gave props (15 Sep 2011):
Another good shot!Love it!...Its real,natural and does not follow stereotypes!Good job,Marcus!
Chad White gave props (19 Nov 2011):
Should be called "Happy Hairgina"
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J.L. Sofka (Deleted) said (3 Dec 2011):
Enough is enough, don't you have anything else to spend your money on besides posting this picture. Or do you get the spotlights for free?
Robert Allan gave props (4 Dec 2011):
truly remarkable image. love it!
Davide Simone (Deleted) gave props (23 Apr 2012):
i agree with Denise
Michele Wambaugh (Deleted) said (28 Apr 2012):
The human body is beautiful but I do not want to see an open crotch on JPG!
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Marcus Bello gave props (26 Jul 2014):
Thank you all for your comments. I love this shot and the model is just remarkably open. Her attitude. Why should I feel ashame? God would not have made me the way I am to do and hide. How about that? This may sound strange but to whom would I sell this photo. Any ideas?
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The purge in Saudi Arabia which began earlier this month has seen the arrests of scores of influential people and billionaires, among them 11 princes of the ruling al-Saud family and four of the nation's ministers.
Ever since it started, the purge has baffled observers in the Middle East.
Some media reports initially suggested the purge was a pre-emptive strike on opponents of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the 32-year-old son of King Salman. The king is reportedly preparing to step down because of his ailing health.
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The crown prince has made few friends among the Saudi elites since his ascension to power, and some in the media suggested the crackdown on these elites was simply a move to consolidate power.
Bin Salman's reform policies were initially mentioned as another possible reason for the purge, but by now it has become clear that the motive was most likely financial in nature.
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Reuters reported Wednesday that the bank accounts of 1,200 wealthy individuals and companies had been frozen, and the number keeps growing.
"Huge amounts of money may be at stake," according to Reuters. "Corruption has over the years siphoned off $800 billion from Saudi state revenues, an official at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry has estimated; bankers believe much of it is held abroad, in countries including Switzerland and Britain."
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The financially motivated purge "aimed to confiscate cash and other assets worth as much as $800 billion in its broadening crackdown on alleged corruption among the kingdom's elite," according to The Wall Street Journal.
This huge amount of money is nearly two times more than the total sum of the national foreign currency reserves of Saudi Arabia. At their peak in 2014, these reserves valued $730 billion. Now, they have been reduced to $486.7 billion, according to data which were released in August.
Thus, the crackdown on Saudi elites and members of the royal family was meant to replenish the state coffers, according to WSJ.
Bin Salman and other Saudi officials have said that the frozen assets accumulated via corruption will be confiscated and regarded as state property.
The investigation against widespread corruption among the Saudi elites and princes of the royal family began three years ago and the current purge will continue, as the Saudi government made very clear.
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The Saudi attorney general said the arrests were only the first phase of a continuing crackdown on corruption in the kingdom.
It therefore came as no surprise that as a next step, the Saudi authorities banned hundreds of people from leaving the country.
Those who are not yet detained and arrested are now exploring possibilities to move assets out of Saudi Arabia.
As of Wednesday, the sell-off of assets in the nation has cost the markets in the Gulf region $17.6 billion worth of stocks, setting off fears the purge might trigger the economic crisis it aimed to prevent.
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As a result, Majid al-Qasabi, Saudi Arabia's minister of commerce, reassured the country's private sector, claiming the purge wouldn't interfere with regular business transactions.
The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia also tried to reassure the private sector and investors, emphasizing that only private accounts had been frozen, not corporate accounts.
"It is business as usual for both banks and corporates," the bank said in a statement.
The Saudi government also warned those who were trying to move assets to other countries that it would act to freeze them and return them to Saudi Arabia.
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President Donald Trump was one of the few world leaders who showed his support for the crackdown on corruption by the Saudi government.
"I have great confidence in King Salman and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, they know exactly what they are doing," Trump tweeted, before explaining why he supported the purge.
"Some of those they are harshly treating have been 'milking' their country for years! Trump wrote on his Twitter account, indicating he was more knowledgeable about the situation than some media outlets who were still speculating on the reasoning behind the crackdown.
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"The harsh treatment," though, reportedly involved an assassination.
After the Saudi government reported a helicopter accident involving Prince Mansour bin Muqrin and seven others, the Israeli paper Yediot Acharonot reported that bin Muqrin, a former crown prince, had been assassinated.
His helicopter was reportedly shot down by a Saudi warplane near the border with Yemen because bin Muqrin opposed the appointment of bin Salman as crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
The Israeli paper said the former crown prince had sent a letter to 1,000 members of the royal family urging them not to support the appointment of Mohammed bin Salman as the heir to King Salman's throne.
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What happened in Saudi Arabia over the past few months is nothing short of a coup from above. The new crown prince has effectively ended the decade-long status quo in the country by initiating several revolutionary moves that protect the right of women to drive cars and take on institutions that preach radical Islam.
Mohammed bin Salman also took control of the Saudi security forces and the national army and curbed the power of the morality police which safeguarded the adherence to Sharia law .
The crown prince was also responsible for two major foreign affairs initiatives: the blockade of Qatar (which was playing a double game with Iran and SA) and the formation of a coalition to confront the Iranian-backed Ansar Allah militia in Yemen.
The new strongman in Saudi Arabia is now reportedly working with Israel and the U.S. to confront Iran over its aggressive imperialistic policies in the Middle East. Last week, he accused Iran of declaring war on Saudi Arabia after the Ansar Allah (Houthi) militia lobbed a ballistic missile at the Saudi capital Riyadh.
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The Trump administration is apparently counting on Saudi Arabia's ability to mobilize the Sunni Arabs against Iran and to bankroll the covert war against the Islamic Republic.
Mohammed bin Salman might have initiated a process that will backfire, though.
Saudi Arabia is a "pampered and brittle society," analyst Adam Garfinkle wrote in The American Interest.
It is possible that the nation could revolt against the new strongman, and after his latest bold moves, his enemies will surely try to get remove him from power.
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Individual apps are replacing the web browser for the majority of smartphone and tablet features.
The research, undertaken by Flurry Analytics to understand how the smartphone market has grown and developed over the past five years, draws information from over 300,000 smartphone and tablet apps and from more than 1 billion monthly active smart devices.
In terms of usage behavior and trends, in the US at least, Safari dominates the mobile browser space but it turns out that the browser is being slowly abandoned in favor of specific apps. According to the data, 80 percent of time spent on iOS and Android-connected devices (smartphones and tablets) is spent using apps. The remaining 20 percent of the time is spent browsing.
The data also shows that the average US smartphone or tablet owner spends 2 hours and 38 minutes a day using their device and that over 50 of those minutes (32 percent of time spent) are spent gaming, which is now the number-one app category. Facebook is the second most popular app or destination, accounting for 18 percent of time and, because Flurry now sees a web browser as a type of app in its own right, Apple's Safari browser is the third most popular destination, accounting for 12 percent of time spent every day -- that's more than all other social media destinations combined (6% of total time spent per day).
Looking globally, Flurry also notes that as well as huge growth in the smartphone and tablet user base over the five years that it has been gathering data, it has also seen a continuing rise in the average number of apps consumers use on a daily basis. Android and iOS devices launch on average 7.9 different apps a day, compared with 7.5 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and 7.2 in the fourth quarter of 2010.
However, the biggest surprise from the report is that it appears, in the case of mobile, that the traditional concept of the internet could already be on its deathbed. "[W]e believe that the web will change and adapt to the reality of smartphones and tablets. Websites will look and behave more like apps. Websites will be optimized for user experience first and search engine optimization second. This supports the trend of mobile first and web second, which brings both mobile app and user experience design to the mobile web," said the company's Simon Khalaf in a blog post to accompany the report.
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The quiet, insightful and creative INFPs enjoy careers that allows them to express their deeply held values in their work. Not particularly interested in status or money, INFPs strive to find meaning in their work. Generally, they enjoy work that makes a positive change in the world, or helps others develop their potential.
They are creative thinkers who enjoy coming up with innovative solutions to existing problems, especially problems that have to deal with people. They are keen observers of people, and understand motivations and beliefs of others quickly.
INFPs enjoy working independently without the restrictions of schedules or deadlines. Their inspiration to work or create usually comes in unexpected ways, and therefore find planning and organizing to be a chore in general. Their desire for autonomy may be frowned upon in traditional organizations.
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Creative Arts, Writing and Design
INFPs enjoy the creative arts. They appreciate the arts, music, dance, musicals, and literature; they may even be talented in it. They will enjoy a career that allows them to either display these talents or even do it for living. Some careers include:
Education and Social Work
INFPs see potential in the people they meet, and they enjoy bringing out this potential through education. They desire to empower individuals to become the best they can be, and so any role that involves this will appeal to them. Also, INFPs are insightful about people's needs and motivations which make them excellent counsellors. These are some careers that will appeal to them:
Religion and Spirituality
As mentioned above, INFPs see potential in people and seek to bring out the best in them. A career in the religious service will appeal to INFPs as their role is to help people become better individuals through the deeper understanding of their faith. They will be attracted to the following roles:
Health Care
The natural compassion of the INFP will make them good health care workers as well. It will be ideal if they are also passionate to help people realize their potential through healthy living. The traditional roles of doctor and nurse may not be as ideal due to the need for INFPs to be given details of their patients all the time. The following roles may appeal to them more:
Even though you're in the right job, it is the culture of the organization that will ultimately determine your job satisfaction.
There are work environments that will support your professional development and there are those that stress you out.
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In line with your values
INFPs enjoy being part of organizations that share the same values and beliefs as them. Whether it is a social, environmental or a spiritual cause, INFPs will perform at their best if they believe deeply in the organizational vision. Consider joining organizations that have a clear purpose and mission which is something you align yourself with; looking at the organization's mission statement over the internet should give you a clear picture of this.
Emphasize relationships over results
INFPs are attracted to organizations that emphasize the importance of relationships over results, especially those which focus on encouraging and building up the individual and building unity rather than achieving top results. It may include organizations that are family friendly with childcare services or moderate working hours. Consider speaking to someone already working within the organization to see whether the organizational culture is to your liking.
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INFPs see potential in others and in themselves and are therefore growth oriented. They like organizations that see the importance of growth and development in their employees. INFPs see the need for continual learning and growth as they perform their jobs, otherwise they will feel stagnant and frustrated as a result. During your interview, ask about these learning opportunities in your role. An organization that does focus on these factors will be able to provide you with a ready answer.
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Your back felt firm beneath my fingers
All your life you stood proud
back straight, waist girdled and chest puffed up to the sky
From your first breath you spoke power
At the sight of your difference the world bowed
bowed beneath your back
bowed beneath your chest
slowly submitting to nothing more
than the space below your waist
the world between your thighs
As your sacred realm grew
so did your esteem and ego
And there THEY tell me
There, below Him lies my purpose
And so I cowered below your waist in search
Only to find nothing
After nights of deep motion
And endless devotion
I am left numb
And as you reach your climax
I am left with nothing but a whisper
floating from the shadows
"You have stood behind His back
You have bowed beneath His chest
And cowered beneath his hand
You have placed both body and soul at His feet
But still you are nowhere to be found
Have you found yourself?
Where are you my child?
Where are you looking?"
I have tasted the depths of His manhood
And my lips have embraced the nothingness of His name
And I find that nothing exists in it nor around it
Nothing for me, at least
I do not belong here
I am no more in Him
than He is in me
Our fleshly entanglements are but
Fingers running through the wind
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While hanging from the throne of a beggar
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MIGHTY BOSS MONDAYS: Making Mighty No. 1 and BIG STRETCH GOAL UPDATE!
Hello, fellow Mighty Beckers!
Monday. For some of us it means back to school, but for many of us it means back to work -- so we wanted to give you one boss each Monday you'd actually look forward to seeing!
And our original idea was just that: drop a new, final Mighty No. boss image for you to see each Mighty Boss Monday of our Kickstarter campaign. But given the HUGE response to our design-evolution walkthrough of Mighty No. 5 for the last Comcept Concept Wednesday (still our most commented update so far!), director Koji Imaeda and lead character designer Kimo Kimo volunteered to give you another peek behind the process on how another of our big baddies came about! Take it away, guys:
Imaeda: As we mentioned in our previous boss design update, part way through the creation of Mighty No. 5, we decided to flesh out the basics of all the other Mighty Numbers. As part of that process, Mighty No. 1's theme was set as "fire."
We asked Kimo Kimo to come up with a design that was more than just breathing fire, or using a flamethrower, or any of the usual stuff; we wanted his entire body to be like a flaming sun or a furnace -- difficult to even get close to.
After that, Kimo Kimo and Inafune worked together to develop and refine Mighty No. 1's look. I've asked Kimo Kimo to provide comments on his illustrations below.
Kimo Kimo: We've been thinking of the Battle Colosseo that the Mighty Numbers fight in as something like a cage deathmatch -- which is where I got the idea for the illustration above on the left: a boxer-type robot, burning with fighting spirit. At this point, I wasn't officially assigned as the designer for Mighty No. 1, so it was just a rough sketch.
The images on the right side are from after I took on design responsibilities. Inafune told me that the design didn't have to be humanoid, so I took Imaeda's ideas literally and came up with sun- and furnace-themed robots.
Kimo Kimo: Around this time, we starting having trouble on the design for Mighty No. 5 (Note: if you haven't already, see Phase 3 of our update on the making of Mighty No. 5), and decided to set basic designs for all the bosses, so I came up with this wrestler-like body for No. 1. But I still didn't know exactly what the end-goal was for this boss design, so every day was just non-stop trial and error, over and over. I started having thoughts like, "Well, if the world ended today, at least I wouldn't have to worry about (Mighty No. 1) anymore!" (laughs)
Inafune asked me to add some kind of special feature to the design, so I came up with this mechanism on the boss's back that can fire out ropes to create a wrestling ring, and then he could do moves off those ropes. Looking at it again now, I'm surprised I thought something so plain would be a good idea. In retrospect, the whole design was a little too hung-up on the whole wrestling-robot theme.
Kimo Kimo: When I showed the above illustrations to Inafune, he drew the following sketch as a counter-proposal:
"The key element here could be the change in appearance from one form to another: Maybe when he's on fire, Mighty No. 1 looks big and muscular, but when the fire is extinguished, it turns out he's actually quite thin, revealing gas burners and such responsible for the massive flames. Gameplay-wise, it'd be fun if Beck, too, would get all bulked-up after he steals this ability and transforms, but then he could turn off the flames to enter smaller passageways."
Kimo Kimo: With a clear direction set by Inafune, I changed the main body to have it composed entirely out of flames, and soon, Mighty No. 1's design was finally complete!
(above) No. 1 in the nude, as it were (left), and fully ignited (right).
Kimo Kimo: The roaring flames make the chest area resemble a face, giving No. 1 a very aggressive feel -- but with the fire extinguished, his body brings to mind a gas lantern, or the top part of a (Zippo-style) lighter that actually produces the flame.
Imaeda: With a design like this, he's dangerous when his body is burning, so perhaps when the flames go out, that's the time to attack. Maybe the flame on his head could be his weak point? Hmm... We've still got plenty more to think about!
(above) On the left, we see the color of his flames change as he takes damage; on the right, we see another view where his inner skeleton is starting to show.
And that wraps it up for the Mighty Boss Monday portion of our update -- but speaking of having plenty more to think about...
$2.0 Million: BONUS Boss Rush Mode!
That's right -- we're adding a stretch goal here without pushing any of the other goals back! (Think of it more like a stretch reward.) :) After a lot of feedback (which we agreed with) on the big gap before the next goal of PS3/Xbox 360/Wii U console versions, the team really wanted to have something for everyone to aim for and celebrate along the way. So we took our best-bang-for-the-buck potential future goal and will include it as a bonus feature if we can hit $2 million: a separate mode where you can challenge all the Mighty No. Bosses, back-to-back, with a clock ticking to keep track of your best time, so you can share, compare, and show off your skills to your friends!
$2.4 Million: Challenge Mode!
Similar to the Challenge Modes in games like New Super Mario Bros. U, this special extra mode would remix parts of existing levels and enemies to create dozens of mini-missions you can use to test your skills in a variety of enjoyably frustrating ways!
$2.55 Million: Extra End Stage & Boss!
We'll add another full stage, complete with an intense, original boss battle (!), to the final area Beck will take on once he defeats the other eight Mighty No. bosses!
$2.75 Million: BECK & CALL ONLINE CO-OP CHALLENGE MODE!
We're excited about all our stretch goals, but even so, this one is really special to us: based on your feedback, we wanted to offer something that both included Call as a playable character and put her on equal footing as Beck, while not breaking our schedule or budget. We also wanted this to be something new -- something the genre has never seen before. And that's how we came up with this: over a dozen missions you can play online with a friend, playing as Beck and his community-appointed partner, Call! Like the single-player offline challenge Mode, these missions will be parts of levels remixed, but this time around the theme of cooperative play. Players will need to use Beck and Call's different powers to complement each other and defeat these special challenges!
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$3.3 Million: PS4 and XBox One Versions!
Yes! We heard your calls and are proud to report we can finally offer next-gen versions of Mighty No. 9 here! We know by the time the game ships in 2015, many of you will be proud owners of one next-gen system or the other -- or maybe both! If we reach this level of funding, we can add the PS4 and the Xbox One to the list for every backer getting the digital version of Mighty No. 9 to choose from! To recap, that would mean you could choose one of the following: PC, Mac, Linux, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS4, or Xbox One!
Aaand that's all for today! As always, let us know what you think -- both of Mighty No. 1 and our new stretch goals -- and know that we will keep doing all we can to make them a reality, but it's your help that will be the true deciding factor!
Thanks again from all of us, and hope you enjoyed update #9 on this 9/9 Mighty Day!
- @markmacd (Mighty No. 84), @johntv (Mighty No. 99), and the Mighty No. 9 Team
Robert Lee on
Glad the game and forum is moving forward.
Aaron Van Miller on
I would really like to see more than just an eighth of the mighty bosses be female. And preferably NOT done up as sex bots. I realise that the designs are probably close to set in stone, but that's my only real request I have that I hope would influence the designs. Female villains that show up in games that are tastefully done is still few and far between. It's a shame that one of the two female villains is already done away with, for a guy wearing a sombrero. I mean honestly.
The stealth and radar inclusion could have been really interesting and allowed for something different, instead she's replaced by a fairly stereotypical trope.
Joshua Denton on
I would love for this game to be on the 3DS. It's the only system i really use. I use a PC, but it doesn't handle games well.
Kevin Griffin on
Man, Inafune's concept for this boss is so freaking cool!!! I love the duality of his design, looking all powerful and then weak and exposed, and the body made of flames is so awesome.
Great final design by the artists!
Victor Potter on
Could you add a puzzle game type sub-objective where Beck attempts to apply an "anti-virus" to the enemy boss as the "finishing scene", perhaps this enters a "operating system" type interface that lets you access the enemies programming, remove the virus, and download the boss's abilities.
Petri Seppälä on
What they should do with M#1, they should make it so that he's really vulnerable towards water... only that it makes his fire go out and he becomes super fast and is actually harder that way. Then the real vulnerability would be in his movements when on fire, using some other weapon that's a bit effective but not too much.
Petri Seppälä on
Please consider a seperate project with Beck that's primarily about Local Co-op!
Like split-screen action where Call assists Beck through a platforming section or a puzzle game in real time. Or should I say, he assists her. Like, they destroy junkpuyo for each other or something.
Eric Azure on
Please consider Local Co-op!
Justin Mason on
That Mighty No. 1 gas ignition body idea is the most clever thing I've seen in a long time out of a boss character. Flame characters have been done so many times before, but I can't believe one like this hasn't been done more before (at least that I've seen). I love the "realistic" explanation for why it has the power of flame, versus just a "well it can do it just because video games" reasoning. Can't wait to see the rest, though you guys have set the bar pretty high for yourselves. Thank you to all of the collaborators on this project for your hard work, I'm excited already
Jonathan Rodgers on
If the game wasn't enough you throw these wonderful stretch goals our way.... boss rush challenge co-op.
the concepts for might no.1 look awesome. I would like to see no health bar during bosses though. like the picture visual cues tell us when he is vulnerable and weakening. having a health bar would defeat those visuals.
suggestion for stretch goal. a single player side story for call.. if anything to be released after the original game is finished.
comcept you are awesome. i am so looking forward to what the Team creates
Anuttut Wanakasemsan on
I'm vote 3DS too. If possible.
Dave Martin on
I too would love a 3DS version and love the playable Call idea. Maybe as a reward for finishing the game.
Mighty no.1 is friggin' cool. I like the concept, I like how your bosses seem to be assymetrical and the focus on non-humanoid look.
Antonino BotelhoFilho on
I know I'm late to this party and I don't know if this was said, but I refuse to read through 300 comments, but I really like MightyNo.1 and I really like how you are sticking to avoiding humanoid looking bosses which is great. I love the humanoid look but its not for this game, its more of a MegaMan thing. Don't get me wrong, I love MegaMan.
Now to my comment, I liked the design in "idea 01" and would be cool to see those guys as minions in the level instead of bosses, maybe make one of them a mid level boss. I really want to take a shot at them hehe
Daniel Lungaro on
Can we get some love for the vita? a nice 2d scroller is exactly what a handheld needs
Christopher jasma on
@comcept thank you for adding in a Boss rush mode , I know I was in the minority for asking for it but I couldn't be happier about the addition ! Also thanks for making call playable ( even if it's online co-op ) I understand there are limits for what can be done from a design standpoint . Let's get those console versions Becker's !!
Arturo Silva on
I'm very happy to see that a playable Call is under consideration, so much so that I may up my donation amount later (when I have more funds). If it can even be turned into an actual single player game mode (a la Protoman from MM9), even better!
I know it might be more work, but given Roll was so sidelined back in the old days -- and the fact that we've had several new generations of girl [and girl-sympathetic] players ever since then -- I think it's important to represent. I certainly see it as a way to enhance and spice up the old formula.
And if there's worries about holding back deployment of the core game... well there's always DLC, I suppose.
PsychoGaze on
I REALLY love this concept for No. 1! The lighter body is cool, and it still keeps the fighter motif.
If we get Call as a playable character, would it be possible to give her variations of the No.'s weapons? Like Zero with his sword techniques as opposed to X's blaster weapons.
Ross LevineSuperbackeron
So if you raise 3.3 mil, your stretch goal is adding several more "choices" for which digital version to get? That's...sort of disappointing. At that point I would probably have no idea which platform to pick if I had ALL of those to choose from.
Heck, I hope at least you guys have a steam option, only because then at least I could enjoy it on both my MAC and PC (as it is I'm glad a MAC version will exist...but I'm not sure I like the idea of having to even then choose between MAC or PC...again...steam hopefully...not that I wouldnt also love to see what you could do with a next gen PS4/Xbox ONE version from scratch...next gen console 2d games are pretty awesome...
Æthereal Bunny on
I might as well address the other "playable character" bit... while making Call a playable character when they already have art assists, coding, etc in the works, given we hit that co-op goal, trying to make all the bosses playable might make things a bit too difficult, especially when the bosses will be designed with boss like attacks in mind. Call will have running, jumping, attacking, etc frames already made, collision problems worked out, etc, while non-player controlled entities won't have the same treatment. It takes a ton more work to make a player entity than something you fight.
Simple put, playable Call is pushing it a bit, another playable character or more is just going to be out of the question. At most I can see an extra character being DLC, but to make only one of the bosses playable would feel like you're cheating out the rest, and Call is really our only other prominent character.
Just my two cents I wanted to push out from what came out while checking out responses to my last comment.
Andrew S Mitchelar on
I really like this design. It's simplistic yet creative. There's a lot of attacks you guys can give him based on this design. And the weapon or transformation that you get with him could be very useful. I'm looking forward to taking this guy down.
AABAR on
Don't know if it's mentioned before, this could be one of the factors PS4 is quite far along the stretch goals: http://www.at7addak.com/article/the-sad-truth-of-why-japan-is-getting-the-ps4-last - XBOne coming even later over there... wonder what the new ??? are & notice the gaps are also big (300k & 400k)
Hypercoyote on
Why do I keep seeing Call as Aile from Megaman ZX Advent? I felt she was a really strong character and would be a good comparison for Call.
Daniel Goldberg on
Love everything about this update - a Mighty No. that's always on fire is pretty intimidating (I'd hate to see what happens if he were to grab Beck).
I would still love to see Call have a more prominent role in the main story, but if she's playable to a similar extent as Beck, then I think this is a happy medium. As long as the co-op challenge mode does not make Beck clear advantages over Call (or make Call appear weak), then this should work out well.
@ Suhaim Khalid Althani - Not sure why you're panicking about the possibility of 3ds. It wouldn't lower the quality of the game on PC or consoles at all. While not a trivial task, it's fairly simple to down-rez models and textures for a specific platform version.
Jeffrey Cheng on
Haha I love mighty No. 1's Design. I'd like to fight him someday while he's in the nude :)))
It's just so witty having a really macho flaming dude that turns into a lighter-looking-thin-dude as an opponent. It was a pleasure to decide on backing you guys up :D LOVE YOUR WORK <3 haha
Antonio Santana on
@ Comcept Staff - Always remember this venture onto the creation and development of Mighty No 9 just as a stepping stone. @ The backers - Remember that this is only the beginning, Beck and the whole Mighty Universe will be ours for exploring.
With this said I think that whether we make all the stretch goals or not, one thing is certain... Kickstarter began this movement and in the future more things can bring when it comes to the game, characters, modes and levels...
Kristan Alicesun on
Great update! I love all the details of the process. Personally I'm very happy with your stretch goals. :~)
The only thing that'd be better would be to include offline co-op play as well. Maybe create a split-screen mode that only splits when you are far away from each other. So if one of us goes left & the other goes right, as we reach the edge of the shared screen the screen splits. What do you think? Also the Wii U as well as the PS4 + Vita seem to be tailor made to play co-op locally!
Drake Lodico on
Single player call mode!!! Or another character like protoman
PlayableCall on
Then that settles it, let's all keep promoting single player Call!
Doni Payne on
First off, apologies if this has been asked before. There are more than a few comments to look through. For me a big part of a good video game is consistency and realism. That doesn't mean I don't want to be sliding down walls or shooting energy bolts out of my right hand, but it has to make sense within the world. Which makes me wonder about Mighty No. 1. From what I've read the No.s were originally designed to be industrial robots that were then modified for fighting in the robot coliseum. I really like the design for Mighty No. 1 and enjoy reading about the creative process to get to his current look. However, given his design what was Mighty No 1's original purpose? Or is it that they've gone far beyond the idea of the industrial robot and focusing purely on combat now?
Tomer Ilan on
Will there be mod support for the PC? Mods can add tons of replay ability... Maybe as one of the mystery goals?
Hyperdimension Call on
With the New PS Vita TV announcement lets hope Comcept brings Mighty No.9 to the Vita!
Jonathan Goldberg, the harmony artist on
Everyone seems to wanna play as Call. And I'm all for it.
But what about playing as the 8 rogue Mighty Numbers?
I would LOVE to play as Mighty No. 1 ala Rockman Rockman/Mega Man Powered Up. Is this something that could be taken into consideration as well?
Jonathan Goldberg, the harmony artist on
Everyone seems to wanna play as Call. And I'm all for it.
But what about playing as the 8 rogue Mighty Numbers? I would LOVE to play as Mighty No. 1 ala Rockman Rockman/Mega Man Powered Up.
Is this something that could be taken into consideration as well?
Andri Gunadi on
Mighty No 1 DESIGN is very COOL. and VERY imaginative.
I didnt even think this was possible.
Thats very creative. REALLY creative.
Mario Kapitan on
I actually think it would be nice to not have another fire man boss. If he's supposed to be untouchable why not make a chainsaw man instead or something else?
Trevor Nickell on
Really hope I live long enough to play this game. Don't think I will but still hope.
FalseAesop on
I dig Mighty No. 1 really an awesome design. U wonder if the ability gained from him is a fire shield of sorts. Unlike old MM shield designs No. 1's transformation lights Beck on fire, let's him hurt enemies by touching them instead of the other way around.
Æthereal Bunny on
@Ian Asplund and PlayableCall actually, if they do make a model or a bunch of sprites(not sure how they're handling it yet actually...) for Call for this Co Op, on top of the play testing they'll need to do already, etc, a lot of the work is already done. It would only require some more fine tuning, weapon ideas for the gal, and some additional play testing for levels. Unless they plan on making her have different levels or something, a lot of the work is already done once that Co-op mode is made. Even with out that point, it's no where near as much work as making a second game. It's just that they can't deviate her way too much from Beck if they had something else in mind if they do that.
Just wanted to clear that it wouldn't be THAT much more work. It's still a questionable time consumer though, if they think they're already packed in tight as is.
Poor Mighty No 1 is getting so over whelmed by everyone's excitement for Call...I have a feeling it will be this way for a while.
Jamaal Christian on
Does he still have the wrestling rope type attack? That sounds kind of interesting.
PlayableCall on
@Ian Asplund:
I know that it might be difficult to make playable single player Call. I don't know if it is or isn't doable for this game, they haven't said anything specific on that. So I choose to remain optimistic. Things are going well, might as well aim high!
I am super happy that playable Call is even a stretch goal. It is the best thing I have found out all day today. It is (almost) everything I and many other Call fans could have wanted. And I am super appreciative.
Andrew McCue on
What a BRILLIANT design for Mighty No. 1! Your creativity is so integral to this project and BOY do you all let it fly!
I just have one hope: That this game can find its way onto my 3DS and my Wii U!
Jake Myler on
I'm probably one of many to say that the edition of the PS4 (and XbOne) versions makes me happy. I have a small place and can't really accommodate 2 different systems and I imagine the PS4 will make it's way into my life by then. So I'm glad! So glad in fact that I'll definitely up my donation level to help.
Bruce Watkinson on
Speaking as a professional character designer, I do hope that we'll have the chance to submit our ideas and/or designs (say, in a contest where we can submit out own designs for Beck & Call's creator, etc.) or even as far as mini-bosses that can make it in the final game.
Anyway, I do love love the final result of Mighty No. 1's design, along with his appearance & move-set being based off of a professional wrestler.
Nicholas Jonathan Lay on
@ian asplund thank god someone also realize how making call available in single player can be difficult... Especially considering the game is called "Mighty no. 9" not "Mighty no.9 and Call". Maybe for a sequel its more appropriate?
Ian Asplund on
I quite like the finished concept behind Mighty No. 1, although I don't really like his face (maybe that's a good thing?) I also found myself kinda attached to that non-humanoid sun-like design. Maybe a mini-boss somewhere?
I like the concept behind the Beck and Call co-op mode. However, I kinda wish they were full stages, not just small challenge stages. I don't mean it has to have a story, but a few full stages would be more fun to me than a bunch of short challenges. Also, I need local multiplayer as I rarely play games co-op online. Playing with friends together in a room is so much more enjoyable to me.
I also am kinda sad at all the begging for a Call single player mode. I don't think people realize how much effort that would take; to do it well, it'd be like making a 2nd game. This co-op mode really is the best compromise!


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It has been said that both rock and opera are dead. If this is so, then Vox Lumiere's performance of The Phantom of The Opera, on October 8 at Kingsbury Hall, can be viewed as an attempt to shock both back to life. Conceived by composer Kevin Saunders Hayes and choreographer/director Trance Thompson, Vox Lumiere's Phantom is an extravagant multimedia production which sets live singers, dancers and musicians against a projected backdrop provided by the Lumiere Brothers' 1925 cinematic adaption of Gaston Leroux's novel.
The abyssal layering of the production—a hybrid stage spectacle, based on a pop musical, based on a film, based on a novel, based on an opera—should allow for extensive artistic play. The production's focus should strategically shift from layer to layer of the text, creating and experimenting with various juxtapositions and resonances. However, rather than an effect of depths to be plumbed or overlapping surfaces impressions upon which to reflect, Vox Lumiere's Phantom appears, unfortunately, as a markedly self-conflicted, Frankensteinian fabrication. Instead of supporting or commenting upon one another, the various levels of the texts seem to be in direct competition with one another. While aesthetic dissonance and disconnect have enjoyed considerable currency since Bertholt Brecht's experiments with epic theater, the conflict evinced by Vox's Phantom felt simplistic, and frankly, unintentional. In place of nuanced explorations of the various ways different mediums capture, sustain and refract our attention, Phantom instead seemed little more than a dance competition, and a rigged one at that, between two contestants: silent cinema and contemporary musical spectacle.
Sitting there at the performance in Kingsbury Hall, I found myself on several occasions bewitched by the powerful magic of the Lumiere Brothers' film. I was allured by the bold bodily gestures of 19th-century stage acting, and the way that this acting technique was appropriated by early cinema and then mapped onto the human face. I was struck by the way melodramatic facial expressions, when sufficiently pressed, could become highly spiritualized, the most striking example of this being Carl Theodor Dreyer's film of 1928, The Passion of Joan of Arc. Here, the human visage functions as a broad and complex field of action and experience, a kind of living artist's canvas or sculptor's stone. Pressed to even greater extremes, the face can express depths of feeling which exceed the limits of the human, become hideous and genuinely monstrous. This, of course, is precisely what we see in the famous leering grimace of Lon Chaney's phantom.
Absorbed in this soulful and hypnotic play of surfaces, the kind of sensuous spiritual reverie Friedrich Nietzsche treats in The Birth of Tragedy, the viewer could not help but be first startled and then frustrated when the company of Vox Lumiere repeatedly interrupted the continuity of the Lumiere Brothers' film with their own brand of song-and-dance routine, which, in terms of both of music and costuming, resembled nothing so much as The Pussycat Guys and Dolls. Whereas the beauty of the Lumiere Brothers' film lay in the way cinematic technology could conjure startlingly intimate views of private and unselfconscious ecstasies, the theatricality of Vox Lumaire's production was by contrast uncomfortably self-aware. Rather than contenting themselves with the task—potentially dignified and rewarding—of commenting on a masterful, or at least historically significant cinematic landmark, the cast of Vox seemed determined instead to steal the show, to force the past to serve as little more than an occasion for an extended act of upstaging.
Complicating this difficulty was the fact that the actual songs in Vox's Phantom, though evocative of fin de siècle belle canto, contained no memorable melodies. Rather than mysterious and evocative to the point of swelling and rending the heart, as, say, the famous Gloria of composer Francis Poulenc (which this production's music seemed to emulate), the songs in Phantom felt oddly hollow, an effect not lessened by largely unintelligible lyrics. Further, the rock orchestra, though technically competent, felt far too polished, devoid of soul or edge. And this was the case not only with the style of playing, but also with the actually quality of tone. Though the music in Phantom was certainly loud, it never achieved the status of hard or heavy. In large measure this was the result of a tone which came across as entirely processed. Instead of the classic raw "Gibson Les Paul and Marshall stack" sound one expects or demands from rock music, the sound produced by the orchestra in Phantom felt explicitly digital. In place of strings, sticks, skins and speakers activating living air, it seemed more accurate to perceive Phantom's backing music as a modulated signal, a sign wave tweaked on an oscillator's screen, a vastly different kind of instrumentation.
This highly-processed feel is something, I must confess, which pervades all of Vox Lumiere's production of The Phantom of The Opera. If rock opera's original and most authentic moment was The Who's Tommy, then Vox Lumiere's Phantom figures rather as the RockBand® version of rock opera, a game in which the player strives not after genuine innovation or expression so much as perfect identification, the mechanical imitation, on both the technological and bodily levels, of a prepackaged style. All that remains to complete this simulacrum and render it entirely manifest is for the company of Vox to turn 180 degrees, stand with its back to the audience, and interact directly with the projection screen.
To give Vox the benefit of the doubt, it may well be possible that Phantom, in an earlier iteration, did indeed assume the form of something akin to OperaStar. If this is so, it then becomes possible to see the show's passage from video game to Broadway extravaganza as the product of a key critical insight. Still, one can't help but wonder if the overall result would have been far more effective, not to say weirdly gratifying, if Vox had had this insight, this moment of shocking self-discovery (the New Opera as Dance Dance Revolution!), and then mustered the audacity to remain true to its own nature, true to the innate capacities of what art historian Rosalind Krauss calls its own "technical support." What if Vox Lumiere had performed Phantom entirely with its back to the crowd? Not only would this have created a far more canny engagement with our own History Channel culture of media absorption and historical fascination, but further it would have revealed, paradoxically through an act of concealing, one of the most fundamental characteristics of contemporary art and society: that in the Age of Vicarious Experience, the Face, which so captivated high-modernity, has been all but replaced by the Back of The Head.


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Should Selective Grammar School Admissions Return in the UK?
Graham Brady, Chairman of the England's 1922 Committee (a committee of backbench Conservative Members of Parliament), has gone on the record in support of giving local authorities more of a say in education decisions, shifting the power traditionally held by the central government. Graham has long been a promoter of the nascent "free-school" movement in the country, believing that the independently-run institutions could go a long way towards solving the issues with the country's education system.
But Brady is saying that the rules that prohibit the new schools from practicing selective admission is severely limiting their potential to make a difference in their communities. He specifically mentioned a situation with private grammar schools where the selection criteria is so stringent that they've come to be thought of as elitist. The reality of the situation is that since government is unable to provide enough grammar school spaces to England's kids, the competitions for the spaces available is bound to get fierce.
The opening of selective schools has been banned in England since the Labour party introduced legislation to do so in 1998. Ten years later, this move was also endorsed by the front bench of the Conservative party, which promoted Brady to his post as the shadow Europe minister. Fewer than 200 grammar schools currently operate in the country after most of them were converted to non-selection-based comprehensives nearly 50 years ago.
In recent months, some councils have attempted to use loopholes in the schools admissions code to expand the number of grammar places – building "annexes" of existing schools in new towns several miles away.
But Mr Brady said this failed to go far enough as it still blocked any expansion in areas that failed to contain existing grammar schools.
"You can select for a ballet school, or for a music college, but if you say, 'We'd like a school that specialises in the more academic end of the scale,' then that's forbidden except in those places where it already exists," he said.
He said that with the government already moving in the direction of local accountability, maintaining the ban on selective admission simply limits parents' choices at a time when increased choice is what government policy is meant to promote. He said that the reason grammars have become so selective is because with so few operating, parents are more eager than ever to secure a place. In some top schools, up to 10 children are competing for a single classroom spot.
School choice has been at the forefront of England's education debate in light of the fact that a recent shortage in primary school places have led to many children being placed in primary schools to which they did not even apply as local councils have struggled to accommodate a growing primary-aged population.
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UCLA Week: Howland's Heralded NewcomersPosted by AMurawa on August 16th, 2012
Despite the struggles of last year for the Bruins, there was always a hopeful eye cast toward the future around the program as head coach Ben Howland had an incoming point guard transfer, commitments from a couple top-100 recruits (Kyle Anderson and Jordan Adams) while remaining in hot pursuit of a couple more highly regarded players. When UCLA eventually landed the #2 recruit in the nation on signing day – Shabazz Muhammad – and bolstered its class later with a fourth top-100 recruit in Georgia big-man Tony Parker, the pieces were in place for Ben Howland to quickly put the failures of the 2011-12 season in the past. Below, we'll take a look at the five newcomers to Howland's program, in roughly the order in which they'll impact the team this season.
Shabazz Muhammad, Freshman, Small Forward, 6'6" 225 lbs, Bishop Gorman High School, Las Vegas, NV – The second-highest rated recruit in the 2012 class, Muhammad comes to Westwood after averaging 29.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game as a senior at Bishop Gorman. He's got an impressive list of accolades (McDonald's All-American Game MVP, Naismith High School Player of the Year, Parade All-American, etc.), but more to the point, he's got a game that is ready to make a major impact on the college landscape: great athleticism, constantly attacking, fearless finishing ability, solid jumper and a desire that carries over to his relentlessness on the defensive end. However, despite all that, questions still remain about his eligibility. Last spring when Muhammad's recruitment was ongoing, the NCAA let everybody know that they were looking into the possibility that the elite wing prospect may have received improper benefits. Months later, that investigation is still happening (apparently at a snail's pace) and it appears now that Muhammad will not be going along with UCLA on its exhibition trip to China at the end of this month. Muhammad remains hopeful that the situation will be resolved prior to the beginning of the season, but the situation is still unresolved. However, working on the assumption that eventually this business will get straightened out in time for Muhammad to play the majority of UCLA's games, he'll have an immediate impact for the Bruins. He'll likely step right into the small forward spot from day one and become a go-to player for the team offensively. With his ability in the open court, his presence should encourage head coach Ben Howland to open up the offense a little more for transition opportunities, and his defensive commitment should jibe immediately with Howland's priorities on that end of the floor.
Kyle Anderson, Freshman, Point Guard, 6'9" 235lbs, St. Anthony High School, Fairview, NJ – Anderson is not a player who is used to losing basketball games. His four-year record in high school was 119-6, with a perfect 65-0 mark in his final two years at St. Anthony. Much like Muhammad, Anderson received a boatload of honors from his high school career (McDonald's All-American, Parade All-American, Newark Star-Ledger Player of the Year, finalist for Naismith High School Player of the Year), but unlike Muhammad, Anderson's game is not necessarily based on mind-blowing athleticism. Instead, "Slow-Mo" plays the game at his own pace, but always seems to get where he wants to go on the floor. Throw in his unselfishness and great court vision and Anderson is a playmaker of the highest order. However, given his 6'9" frame, many question his true position on the court. Offensively, there is no doubt that he has many of the skills necessary to be classified as a true point. However, he may struggle a bit on the defensive end against smaller, quicker point guards. Nevertheless, don't be fooled, the kid's a point and the type of player that presents serious match-up problems. When Anderson is the primary facilitator on the floor, the Bruins will run as a seriously big team with several players who can either post up smaller opponents or step outside and knock down jumpers. Whatever questions exist about Anderson's ability on the defensive end, his offensive ability should more than make up for it.
Larry Drew II, Senior, Point Guard, 6'2" 180lbs, North Carolina – In February 2011, Drew, having lost the starting point guard position at North Carolina to freshman Kendall Marshall, abruptly decided to leave the Tar Heel program and continue his career elsewhere. UNC fans were largely disgusted by not only Drew's decision to leave the team in the middle of the year, but also the way in which he left. Rather than discuss the situation with head coach Roy Williams, Drew had his dad – Atlanta Hawks' head coach Larry Drew – inform Williams of the decision. A one-time McDonald's All-American, Drew had an uninspiring career at UNC – he's not much of a scorer, limited defensively, prone to turnovers, incapable of creating for himself or others and, reportedly, not a particularly positive presence in the locker room. Now a year and a half later as Drew enters his final season of collegiate eligibility, he's got a lot to prove at UCLA. The good news is that it seemed things were starting to click for him just before he transferred out of Chapel Hill. In his final three games as a Tar Heel, he racked up 18 assists against just two turnovers in 54 minutes of action as UNC went 3-0. And Howland is convinced that he's going to be an impact player for the Bruins at the point, calling him a "very good decision maker" and comparing his quickness and speed to former UCLA great Darren Collison. Coupled with Anderson's playmaking ability, Drew's presence on the roster gives the team plenty of versatility, and given all that Drew has been through in his collegiate career, his experience should be a boon for a relatively young team provided he's done some maturing over the last 18 months.
Tony Parker, Freshman, Center, 6'9" 275lbs, Miller Grove High School, Lithonia, GA – The last of the Bruin freshmen to commit, Parker, a McDonald's All-American, could prove to be a lethal complement to junior center Joshua Smith if each player shows up in good shape this season. Like Smith, Parker's weight and conditioning have been question marks at various points in his career, but unlike Smith, Parker has shown the ability to successfully improve his conditioning and drop body fat. On the court, the big man is a force to be reckoned with on the block. He's got a soft touch that enables him to knock down 15-foot jumpers, but is at his best with his back to the basket. His great hands enable him to catch the ball in traffic where he is able to score with a variety of post moves, and he's adept at dropping off passes to cutters as well. A skilled post player with a mean streak that helps him get after it on the glass or on the defensive end, Parker's got great upside so long as he keeps his body in line.
Jordan Adams, Freshman, Shooting Guard, 6'5" 220lbs, Oak Hill Academy, Lawrenceville, GA – Howland's first signee of the 2012 class, Adams has quickly been dwarfed by each successive commitment. Nevertheless, this is not a player who should be overlooked. As a senior captain at Oak Hill, he helped lead his team to a 44-0 record last year, averaging 19.8 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals per game. A scorer capable of getting hot from deep or connecting off the bounce, Adams will challenge returning wings like Tyler Lamb and Norman Powell for their minutes.


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Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney will not get to call key aides of President-elect Barack Obama to testify at impeachment hearings after U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald told an Illinois House panel doing so would "significantly compromise" his ongoing criminal investigation of the governor.
The chairman of the House impeachment committee, state Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (D-Chicago), will respect Fitzgerald's request and not issue the subpoenas for incoming White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and close Obama friend and adviser Valerie Jarrett, panel spokesman Steve Brown said Saturday. Ed Genson, Blagojevich's attorney, sought their testimony before the impeachment panel.