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Jayalalithaa on Monday said she had emerged as "pure gold" after the Karnataka High Court acquitted her of all charged in the disproportionate assets case.
"The verdict has paved way for me to emerge like tested pure gold," said the 67-year-old former chief minister of Tamil Nadu. "It has helped me emerge as gold further refined by fire."
Alleging that her earlier conviction in the case was a result of political slander, she called the high court's decision on Monday to clear her of all charges a "victory of justice."
"I don't take it as a victory for me but a victory for truth and victory for the people of Tamil Nadu. I thank people of TN for reposing faith on me," she said. "DMK has not been able to win electorally hence they tried to put an end to my career through other ways, finally justice has prevailed," she said of her party's rival political outfit.
Her acquittal will also mark her full-time return to politics. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary was disqualified from holding office due to her conviction in the disproportionate assets case last year in September, making her the first incumbent chief minister to face this.
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On February 21, 2013, cofounder of Rap Genius Mahbod Moghadam started up a strange feud with Warren Buffett, billionaire investor, when he tweeted from his handle @rapgenius this extremely profane message: "WARREN BUFFETT CAN SUCK MY ____." Sending out offending tweets to those people well known in the media is nothing new, but it is rather surprising when it comes from one of the creators of a largely popular website that just received a $15 million injection in venture capital. People will pay attention to these things.
Then just a few hours later, Moghadam announced that he is holding a Warren Buffett diss track contest on Rap Genius. The contestants have to post original lyrics that badmouth Berkshire Hathaway's 82-year-old Chairman and CEO. The winner of the contest receives a Rap Genius T-shirt. It looks like a $15 million venture capital injection didn't do anything to improve the contest prizes! Feel free to make fun of Mark Zuckerberg as much as you want for his horrible fashion sense. For whatever reason, Moghadam looks to have taken the role of the eccentric tech entrepreneur to a strange and uncomfortable new level.
Nitasha Tiku, writer for BetaBeat published a very thorough article in regards to the strange vendetta, where she included a Google chat interview with the eccentric entrepreneur, who says of Warren Buffett during the interview, "from a philosophical perspective I hate that fool… He brags about eating at mcdonalds [sic] I loathe him."
It turns out that Moghadam's hatred of Warren Buffett started a few years back when Berkshire Hathaway took back their internship offer when they discovered that Moghadam wrote a blog post belittling one of their clients. And another thing, Warren Buffett is friends with his ex-girlfriend's mother, which could also have been part of the reason he landed the internship to begin with.
This contest definitely has the sense of a public relations stunt, but it certainly feels like the bad blood is for real. There have been commenters on the message boards defending Warren Buffett because he supports higher taxes for the rich. Then again, others have bashed Moghadam because he's a "bad publicity troll."
So far, only a few entries have been made into the diss track contest, and all of the entries are poor. Take a look at one entry courtesy of a Rap Genius commenter going by the name jewlove: "the wizard of Omaha? Ha ha/Creating economic blizzards/and a buzzard feasting off the cadavers/of the common folk, with geico." I can only imagine that the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur both rolling over in their graves.
Far as I can tell, this is the first hip-hop beef Warren Buffett has been involved in. Although he does have a tendency to show up in rap lyrics every once in a while. He hasn't responded to this as of yet, most likely because he's so busy acquiring H.J. Heinz Co., using the ketchup company as leverage and generally being an all-around nice guy. But if Warren buffet does choose to reply, it might be in his best interest to let Jamie Dimon take over as his hype man and have Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke officiate a charitable rap battle.
Moghadam probably thinks that his hip-hop fans are going to give him massive credit for bashing the billionaire investor in this crazy contest. But let's not forget that he's up against a guy who threw up the diamond sign when Jay-Z's 40/40 club opened. If you don't know, now you know.


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The Freedom Riders
Lord Randal Morn has summoned you to a conclave of what remains of the Court of Daggerdale. The past two days have been relatively quiet but as refugees filter into the encampment around the River Gate. Hushed tales and murmurs tell of great atrocities within the city walls. But also great heroism. Word has spread of the exorcism of Lathander's Light, the temple to the Morning Lord, and Lord Morns safety. It has struck a blow to your enemies and bolstered the hearts of those still within the embattled walls of Dagger Falls.
Your days have been spent tending to the fortification of the River Gate, gathering intelligence, and pushing back minor skirmishes near the Warehouse District. You have gathered your strength, but the looming Constable Tower hovers in the distance reminding that your work is not done…
One question gnaws at the back of your mind more than any other…Dreg, the Court Marshall and Warden of the Northspire Mercenaries. The story of his being separated from Lord Morn while defending the tower…does he still live? Is he still fighting within the black tower?
A horn breaks the silence. Turning, riders can be seen cresting the Teshyamar Trail holding high a familiar standard…
Rhuic Bladeborn
Darkness. Blinking the blur from your eyes you feel the familiar sting of your wounds. You can still hear the screams of your comrades ringing in your ears. Gathering yourself you look around and see that you are alone. There is a soft light ahead and the flow of water down the passage leads the way. Stumbling from fatigue your mind wanders to that moment…separated from Dreg you had retreated into the cistern tunnels hoping to escape the onslaught of the drow. Near the end you were cut off from Dreg and a small contingent of Spire. You watched helplessly as they were carried away by a wave of enemies. Surrounded and fighting to the last man you turned to see Lord Morn unconscious at your feet. You would die for this man – you had sworn to Dreg that you would defend his life with your own. It seems you were about to hand it over. Peace suddenly fills your being. Living a life of rage this feeling is something you have never known but it is unmistakable. A warm light falls over you…
As you fall to the ground instead of the cold stone you expected you land softly. Perhaps your ancestors were correct – death is not to be feared. Looking up you see that you are in a magnificent glade. It is night and the light of a full moon illuminates it like day. Singing fills your ears in a language you do not understand. As you turn you see a tall dark elf dancing in the middle of the glade bathed in the light of the moon. She is beautiful beyond measure with flowing white hair as long as she is tall. Other elves dance with her. Her gaze suddenly meets your own and you are filled with a calm that surpasses all understanding. She gently smiles and gestures to the edge of the glade. A massive white stag emerges into the clearing and stands majestically. In your mind you hear, "Bring light into the darkness…"
Your next memory is that of waking with a start under the bodies of your comrades. Shoving the bodies aside you look about frantically turning over body after body seeing only death staring back at you. Blood stings and blurs your vision, but it is as you feared; Lord Morn gone.
There is no worse fate than to endure the shame of this failure. Death would be a mercy. These memories sting more than any wound you carry. Tears of rage begin to well up as you shake off the memory.
Stumbling out of the stinking sewer the light of day is blinding. It has been nearly 3 days since you have seen the sun. It is warm on your face and a gentle breeze blows through your hair. The sound of the Dagger Falls roars in the distance. Gripping your sword you turn toward the RIver Gate.
The crack of a stick breaks the silence and you see the sway of tall grass move oddly. Pulling your massive blade from your side and gripping tightly with both hands you ready yourself. Slowly a figure raises up with a bow trained upon you. He is unfamiliar to you and bares the look of a Border elf. On each side of him five others raise up with their bows drawn. A man with dark skin holding a dagger crouches near the elf. "Who are you and what is your business?" Looking about you recognize men of the Spire. Putting your blade to your side you salute, hand over your heart with a thud as your hand slaps your armor. Three ranking symbols are tattooed on the first knuckle of your hand. "Hail and well met."
The elf seems unfazed and doubles down, raising his voice further, "State…your…business." Perturbed you shoot back, "State yours, elf. I do not recognize you, but I know my brothers." The elf looking about to the other men asks, "Do you know him?" Several of the men exchange knowing nervous glances, "Aye, he is one of ours. He is one of Lord Morn's personal escorts." They lower their bows and return the salute.
The elf introduces himself as Dor'hian Greenleaf an elf tenuously aligned with the Northspire Mercenaries for now. They lead you to the River Gate and take you immediately to the triage tent. Many men lay wounded and in various states of treatment. A man you do not recognize approaches and exchanges a few hushed words with Dor'hian. He introduces himself as Dervin a Morninglord. You can't help but notice the soft glow eminating from a torque around his neck. Saying a prayer he lays his hands upon you and you feel warmth and a familiar light. The same light that fell over you as you fell. You hear those words again, "Bring light into the darkness."
"Lord Morn is requesting your presence in his tent. He is calling a conclave of leaders." Turning you see a familiar face. "Dervin, please come at once." Standing, your massive frame rises above everyone in the tent. The knowledge that Lord Morn lives releaves a heavy burden. "Rhuic? You live!" The familiar face of Felgrin another of Lord Morn's guard is refreshing. Felgrin rushes up and slaps you on the shoulder, "You look like shit." With a smile he continues, "But you still live. Lord Morn will want to see you immediately."
The Conclave
Upon entering a large tent you duck low to get inside. A large table is in the middle of the room. Standing around the table are Randal Morn and several members of the Court of Daggerdale and the Northspire Mercenaries; Shevaril Starcloak, Tunfer the Stout, Mestin "The Troll" Durmark, Dulwar the Leatherworker, Kessla, and Baretrek "The Bear" Brightblade, Dreg's "Second". Additionally, you spot Nathier Fleetfoot rolling his familiar coin over his fingers and the only Northspire Mercenary that can look you in the eye, your friend Tavion "The Bull". To Tavion's side you see your commanding officer, the sniveling Varic. Tavion nods with a knowing smile. Kotono Shin is also present along with a handful of others you do not recognize.
Shevaril stands and looks to the guards. They turn and leave the tent draping the folds over for privacy. "Lord Morn has called each of you here today…" Upon seeing you Lord Morn jumps to his feet and shouts, "Shevaril! A moment…" Rushing up to you he embraces you. "It is good to see you alive, my friend. Do you have word of Dreg?" As he pulls back still clasping your shoulders, the look in your eyes confirms Lord Morns fears. Looking away Lord Morn speaks almost to reassure himself "We must still maintain hope despite these odds. Please, Rhuic, tells us what you know."
You do your best to retell the last moments of the frantic struggle in the tower as you retreated through the west wing and into the sewers below. As you recall the events of that evening there is one detail that sticks out – Dreg calling off the rear guard at the sealed entrance to the lower hold of the tower. As the words touch your lips you hold your tongue thinking now is not the time.
Shevaril briefs the group on the current state of affairs and invites Dulwar to brief the group on current intelligence:
- The Drow have overrun the Constable tower.
- The Temple Distict remains clear of enemies and is uncontested – it seems to still remain under a positive supernatural influence
- The Market District has been turned into a concentration camp comprised of slave pits.
- The Eldrath Valuthra from the Border Forest are holding the Forrest Gate.
- Everything inbetween is being contested by the Zhents as they continue to strike and engage at the River Gate.
- Dreg is still unaccounted for and his fate is unknown.
- Zhent reinforcements could come from Teshwave to the east at anytime.
- There are additional rumors that Zhents have reclaimed a portion of the ancient dwarf mine in Tethyamar to the west in the Desertsmouth Mountains.
The next two hours are filled with debate, shouting, fist pounding, and near brawls between differing opinions. In the end it is determined that there are several courses of action:
- Move the forward operating base to the Temple of Lathander's Light
- Send an emissary to the Eldrath Valuthra who hold the Forest Gate requesting they leave under a white flag (Shevaril, Tavion)
- Create a diversion large enough to distract the Zhent forces and buy the strike team time (Freedom Riders)
- Send a small strike team into the Constable Tower through a secret cistern entrance to eliminate the evil from within and drive back the drow
Lord Morn stands and addresses the group. For several moments he looks around the room at each person, "I know that I can not ask you to do anything I would not do myself, but this land is as much yours as mine. We have survived the tyranny of Vampire Lords, Colderan Morn, Zhent occupation, Drow incurrsion, and now this diabolical plan to steal away our city and our land. This evil must be pushed back. All signs point to the Constable Tower as the source of their hidden agenda. Who will stand with me? Who will volunteer to strike the heart of this evil at it's source?
We ended here and will pick up next time to see who will stand with Lord Morn!


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5:06 remaining in the first quarter of a pivotal game 5.
The game started out as it should, Miami starting strong as Lebron and Wade scored 12 out of the Heats first 14 points (classic). Suddenly, the AmericanAirlines Arena erupts as their third heads to the scorer's table.
"Maybe he will put us over the edge to stop father time" says one ailing Heat fan. Or better yet "maybe he will be the consistent third scorer that James and Wade need when their shots aren't falling."
To the players, he is a competitive, quiet yet energetic dinosaur that isn't afraid to get emotional for the team. Some may say he's as important as Wade or Lebron to the team's success.
Whatever you cast upon Bosh, if Miami can't escape this 3-2 hole against Boston, Chris Bosh will not be wearing a Heat uniform come next season.
You read that right.
For the record, I am not saying Miami should trade Bosh. I am only stating what I believe is the inevitable.
Miami lost Bosh to an upper abdominal strain in game 1 versus Indiana. In that time, Miami convincingly beat the Pacers in six games, and have been adequately competing against one of the NBA's hottest teams.
Over the past nine games without Bosh it has become clear that the Heat do not need him on the court. Without Bosh, Lebron and Wade are free to do what they thrive at, isolation plays. When you have two of the best isolation players in the game, why would you want to hold them back?
With so few defenders in the league that can consistently stop Wade or Lebron off the dribble, why wouldn't the Heat utilize their abilities every game? With Bosh on the court, the Heat's game plan suddenly changes to compliment Bosh and this is not how it should be. When Bosh is on the floor, he should be complimenting the game plan: running with Wade and Lebron while being a high-energy player under the basket.
The Heat need a power forward that is
willing able
to run with Wade and Lebron. I
replaced willing because I am sure we all are willing to run with them, but how
many of us, or in the NBA, can honestly say they can keep up with those two on
the break? That's what I thought. Given a forward that fills these requirements, the already unstoppable
break of the Heat would be even more unstoppable, and the Heat would have more
options other than Haslem for garbage buckets and put backs.
They also need someone with an inside presence and the willingness to bang for the boards. Besides Wade and Lebron, no one on the Heat, especially their front line, is athletic to bang with the norm of big men in the NBA. Plug in a high energy forward instead of Bosh and you get a consistent rebounder who is willing to defend the opposing teams best big.
You may not want to hear it, but Bosh is expendable. Put him on 25 other teams and he would be a key player, but this just isn't the right scenario for him or the Heat as a team. His offense can be replaced (his 15 ft jump shot has become a norm for most power forwards), and his defense can be upgraded. Combine that with Pat Riley's no nonsense attitude, and the fans and medias constant claims that Miami should be well on their way to their second Larry O'brien trophy in a row, and we'll see the moveable Bosh packing his bags this summer since Lebron and Wade clearly don't need him.
Magic Johnson had it right during the game 1 pre-show, "I'm picking the Heat because of Lebron and Wade. They're both playing their best basketball, probably because of Chris Bosh. Lebron gets to be the way he was in Cleveland and Wade gets to be Wade."
Tell me, do you want to be the one stopping Wade from being Wade and Lebron from being Lebron? I didn't think so.


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Tanya Veit of AAE Glass will be sharing her Picasso webinar again at 8:30pm eastern time on Tuesday October 30th. The webinar is hosted by Glass Patterns Quarterly magazine and all sign up information can be found on their website glasspatterns.com.
If you had a conflict or were part of the waiting list for the last webinars, clear out a Tuesday evening and enjoy learning this beautiful technique from the comfort of your own home. Tanya will be live and answering your questions. This is the newest trend in teaching and is proving to be very effective.
Hope to see you then!


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I met Cassey Ho on 2nd August 2012 when she was here in London to cover the 2012 Olympics for Youtube :)
|I couldn't stop smiling when I spotted her in front of Buckingham Palace after walking around for about 15minutes! Amazeballs!
ganized a popster meet up during the weekend but sadly I couldn't go because of work. I was pretty sad. But I saw on instagram that she was in Buckingham palace about to film a new workout for us. Like the true stalker that i am (lol jk), I made my way down :) I walked around for awhile and ahhh i found her! :) Only a true popster like Cassey Ho would work out in front of Buckingham Palace and in front of many people in booty shorts! That's what I call confidence! And she's one of the nicest people I've ever met! She's a true motivation for me, not just for working out but for life in general. She has this positive vibe that just seems to radiate off her and it's just amazing.
She even uploaded our picture together on her instragram! And she also remembered my name! I was just over the moon.
Check out the video that she was filming that day I met her. Trust me, it kills! :D Meeting her in person is definitely one of my highlights in 2012 :) Super sad that I didn't get to go to the meet up along with other popsters and do her live class, but it's okay. I'm still happy! <3


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Some of you might find the gallery categories more specific. A new photo category has been added! InfraTransCommunication or ITC is the name. Also I found that about 16 photos were hidden (my fault) so I made them visible. You will find them under "The Unexplainable" name. Currently more UFO Photographic Proof (1870-2007) series are being posted. Website is given some minor changes so you could browse through The Shadow better and easier!
Best wishes and Happy New Year from The Shadow Staff!


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The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was known for her use of vibrant colours combined with traditional indigenous references; I would describe it as surrealist folk art.
Inspired by her work and style I created the FRIDA SKIRT. Fully reversible and with wide hem frills the skirt flips and bounces as you walk....also mighty good for spinning!
The pattern for the FRIDA SKIRT is available in sizes 6-14 from my Etsy shop. It's worn here with THE BANDEAU and a tie belt (made for the shoot) in linen. For the skirt I recommend lightweight cottons like the voile fabrics used here.
I'm in the process of remaking the entire ensemble in a collection of textured blacks (very Melbourne) but I also spied a printed voile called Peanut Butter & Honey (half price right now) which would give the skirt a cool vintage look....magnifique!


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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Nobody Younger than Me Knows Squat
When one reaches a certain "temporal seniority", one comes to realize some fundamental truths. That is to say, nobody younger than me knows squat.
Some of the teachers in my daughter's school were born after I graduated high school. How can I entrust my child's education to people who are barely old enough to cross the street alone?
Kids today have no appreciation of history. To whit: A few days ago I purchased a terabyte external hard drive for just over a hundred bucks. 20-plus years ago I installed a 20 megabyte hard drive that cost just over four hundred bucks. Today's drive is roughly two hundred thousand times the capacity per dollar. It's way faster too.
My first modem was 300 baud. It stunk. So I took it back to Radio Shack and shelled out an extra hundred bucks for the 1200 baud version. And it was fast. Now I've got 0.43Mb/s upstream and 6.42Mb/s downstream, but it doesn't feel as fast.
I was the youngest kid in my family, which meant I had the honor/duty of being the remote control for the TV. I was the one who got up and changed the channel. Yes, that clicky dial on the side of the 19" (if you were lucky) TV screen. I also knew how to point the rabbit ears so we could watch Wally Gator on Channel 7 out of Roanoke. That's why cartoons were only 4 or 5 minutes back then. So kids wouldn't pass out trying to balance on one foot while holding the antenna out one way and sticking one leg out the other.
And keep your internets off my grass.
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It's a big planet, full of cultures and perspectives that can enrich our daily experiences. But how do you dive in and make the most of intercultural opportunities? Sangita Gosalia, the director of campus engagement in UD's Center for International Programs, encourages students, faculty and staff to consider ways to develop skills that broaden cultural awareness and help them thrive in cross-cultural environments. Below, she shares some tips.
Imagine an alternative perspective
"Naturally, we tend to experience the world through our own lens or sense of reality. By challenging ourselves we view other possibilities and deepen our understanding of the world," Gosalia said.
Grab a journal
Self-reflection looks different for everyone, whether it's writing it down or sharing in a group discussion. "Start with yourself and evaluate your own personal values, strengths and weaknesses. Ask yourself how your upbringing and experiences in life have informed that and why?" Gosalia said.
Get informed
An experience outside of your comfort zone will be significantly more productive and meaningful if you take time to familiarize yourself. "Take the initiative to read foreign media and watch documentaries. Educate yourself around international issues, global issues and trends," Gosalia said.
Balance structure and spontaneity
Attend a neighborhood street festival, or visit a cultural center in your city. At UD, there are a number of initiatives that provide great opportunity to ask complex questions. "The structure removes the intimidation and makes [interactions] more comfortable and authentic. It puts more intentionality into the process of relationship building," Gosalia said.
What's holding you back?
Fully immersing yourself in another culture can be overwhelming, and that's okay. Ask yourself what you are afraid of and identify the barriers. Maybe it's cultural perceptions or maybe it's unease surrounding travel. "It's really about starting with the self. We build critical-thinking skills by examining the self in relation to others," Gosalia said. Once you know where your hesitation is coming from, you're more likely to be willing to take the risk. Remember: It's OK to be uncomfortable. Embrace it!
Whether we work in highly specialized fields like medicine or technology or happen to be making a health care speech on Capitol Hill, our messages must be delivered in a way most can understand.
All UD students regardless of major spend a semester learning that skill in Principles of Oral Communication, a Common Academic Program course that teaches the foundations of making information clear to particular audiences and promoting civil discourse in the process.
Coordinated by communication lecturer Jason Combs, the course incorporates input from professors across academic units whose disciplines have their own communication challenges. The textbook created especially for the course teaches students to start with the big picture. And then, they're off:
Know your topic
The communicator must have a strong grasp of the topic's concrete principles. With that level of understanding, he or she can then determine the best ways to connect with the audience. Sharing a story to illustrate the idea is often helpful.
Choose wisely
Decide what's most important, and present only that information. It's better to pick a smaller amount of information and have the audience
retain all of it than to present a larger amount with minimal retention.
Ask questions
This helps facilitate understanding and generate ethical dialogue.
Remain civil
"The goal is understanding, not debate," said Joe Valenzano III, chair of the Department of Communication. "The goal is not to change another person's position, but to get a better understanding of why people think the way they do."
Know your audience
"This class taught me to increase my awareness of what I communicate," said senior Kayla McLaughlin, a student in the School of Business Administration who added communication as a minor after taking the class. "I focus on how to say something in front of different people so they're receiving exactly what I want them to know."
Every consumer decision can be your vote for freedom — or your support of slavery.
RosaLia Stadler takes her choices seriously. A junior political science and human rights major, she has researched slavery used in creating consumer products.
The International Labor Organization reports that 20.9 million workers are coerced and trapped in jobs worldwide. They could be picking your coffee, sewing your clothes or packaging your produce. Lies and intimidation could be keeping them in low-paying jobs or unsafe conditions. In other cases, it's barbed wire and shackles.
Stadler is researching whether consumers are willing to pay more for slave-free products. She's also changing her consumer habits to make the best shopping choices possible. Here are her tips.
1. Educate yourself. For Stadler, it began in high school when her father had her watch the movie Taken. "This really happens?" she asked about the plot: kidnappers abducting girls for the sex trade. The answer is yes, even in Ohio. She recommends the Polaris Project for issue and advocacy information and Abolition Ohio, a UD-started organization created to stir society's conscience about all forms of slavery.
2. Look for the green label. Fair Trade USA certifies products to help you choose those made by companies supporting sustainable livelihoods for workers and the environment. Stadler purchases only fair-trade coffee. Grocery shopping does take longer when you're on the hunt. "You have to look for the green label," she says. "It's not on every box of cereal or vegetable."
3. Google it. When training for a half-marathon, Stadler knew she needed better choices for her running shoes. So she Googled "ethically made tennis shoes." Her research led her to choose Mizuno Wave Inspire.
4. Think local. It's hard to know the worker history of clothing you pull off the rack. Unless the manufacturer specifically labels its products, it is best to fall back on what you know. "I try to buy made-in-America clothes, and I thrift shop a lot," she says. She also buys local produce.
5. Shop at a fair trade store. Stadler has one in her hometown of Akron, Ohio. There, she buys gifts — which also help educate the recipient. "I wear three bracelets to remind me of what I'm so passionate about," she says. "One made in Nepal supports women's education; a second was a gift and equals a month's worth of water in Ethiopia; and the third I bought in Dayton to support the Polaris Project."
Say hallelujah — this spring, campus got Flyer'd up in a new way.
To showcase the University of Dayton, the Media Production Group partnered with student a cappella group Remedy to produce a parody of the song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. The end result was a 3.5-minute video with catchy lyrics and campus scenes.
It was a group effort: Remedy wrote the lyrics, ArtStreet recorded the song, the Media Production Group filmed the video, and the UD community spread the message far and wide. To date, the video has more than 169,000 views, almost 2,400 likes and more than 2,300 shares on Facebook.
It was a true collaboration to share the University of Dayton story. Mike Kurtz '90, director of media productions, his assistant Tyler Back, and two Remedy members share a behind-the-scenes look at how the video came to life.
Don't believe us? Just watch: bit.ly/flyerdup.
1 Pick your theme. To create a parody, it's important to consider the message you want to communicate to your audience. Kurtz, Back and Remedy wanted to show off what's great about UD, and they ensured the message was consistent in every aspect of the video. "When we thought about where we were going to shoot, what we were going to shoot and who would be in the shot, we're thinking about how we can best showcase the University of Dayton community," Kurtz said.
2 Spread the word. Back utilized a social media plan, complete with research and resources, to get people involved. University and student social media accounts, including Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, were used for video teasers, promotion and recruitment for students to act as extras in the video. They also approached students on campus to ask if they would like to be involved. "We wanted to get a lot of people excited and rallied around this idea to really drive its execution," Back said.
3 Make the music happen. When Kurtz approached Remedy with the idea, the students were already prepared with a rendition of "Uptown Funk" they'd been practicing for competitions. Junior Hannah Snow took the lead in re-creating the song lyrics with other members. "There's no preparation when I write parodies; it just kind of comes to me," she said. For others who want to try their hand at writing, her advice:
Have fun, use personal memories and experiences from others, make
it rhyme, and most importantly, make it enjoyable for listeners.
4 Catch it on camera. Once the song recording was finished, Kurtz and Back assessed how it would look onscreen — a representation of the UD community with the same essence as "Uptown Funk." "We didn't want to duplicate it shot for shot, but we wanted to create scenes that evoke the look and feel and style of the original video while still communicating our own message," they said. They filmed in locations across campus, used a stretch golf cart instead of the limousine, and even created a rig to replicate the 360-degree gyro spin used in the original music video.
5 Have fun. Watching UD's version, you'll see students enjoying a sunny day on campus — but in reality, the outside temperature hovered at 30 degrees that day. Not to be put off by a late-spring cold snap, the crew forged ahead. Sophomore Holly Gyenes had never performed in a parody video, but said she had a good time despite battling the especially brisk spring air. "For it to be the production you want it to be, you have to take everything up a notch, amp up your performance and make sure your audience is having fun with you."
Forgive, forget: it's a choice most of us face throughout our lives. The church teaches on the power of forgiveness; seminars and self-help books have focused on the subject; Google brings up millions of hits. But that's just the process of learning how to forgive. Alan Demmitt, associate professor in counselor education and human services, wants to know if there's more to it.
Demmitt discusses the concept in his Integrated Approaches to Clinical Counseling course, geared toward students preparing to become mental health counselors. He's been conducting his own research for the past two years on how forgiveness, or lack thereof, affects mental health — and our daily lives. Though psychology major Michaela Eames '15 hasn't taken his course, she's taken interest in his research. "This isn't an area I've seen much about, so I find it really interesting," she said.
While most of us aren't mental health experts, avoiding a grudge could be as easy as following these steps and considering the questions Demmitt poses through his research.
1. Look beyond the books. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the reference guide mental health counselors use to diagnose mental illnesses like depression or anxiety. However, there may be additional factors to consider. "Things you won't see in there are bitterness, resentment or a lack of forgiveness, but there are many people struggling with those issues, and it could lead to depression, anxiety or fractured relationships," Demmitt said. Taking those negative feelings into account could help individuals pinpoint — and solve — the problem.
2. Consider your values. Whether you practice a religion or not, certain values could influence your approach to forgiveness, Demmitt said. As part of his research, he interviewed a group of 10 clergy of different faiths about how they apply their religious practices to forgiveness. He's transcribing the results and plans to next interview individuals without a faith tradition. Eames wonders if research could also address one of her observations: "Forgiveness is innate in
everyone, whereas faith is not."
3. Establish a forgiving spirit. Demmitt devotes a portion of his research to how people prepare for forgiveness. "I'm focusing on what people do to be ready to forgive when a situation arises," he said. "How do they go about cultivating this sense of forgiveness in their lives?" Eames calls it "stabilized forgiveness": finding its origin and learning how to keep it going to prevent a grudge from interfering with
your life.
4. Keep it up. It's easier to accomplish something than it is to maintain it, Demmitt said, like losing 5 pounds versus keeping it off. "Are there habits and practices people engage in on a daily or weekly basis to keep a forgiving spirit about them?" his research asks. Like the religious figures Demmitt interviewed, following a certain faith tradition or another moral code can contribute to maintaining the forgiving spirit you establish. While Demmitt has not yet reached a conclusion in his research, Eames contends that addressing the process — and the topic itself — is an important first step in helping people live happier lives.
As children, we're taught to sing about twinkling little stars and wonder how they are; we learn to wish upon them; we hope to catch those that fall and put them in our pockets.
But what doesn't often get included in these lessons is how to find the stars and their constellations. One University of Dayton class seeks to change that.
Andrea Massimilian '14 took the stargazing class, taught by Brother Dan Klco, S.M. '92, during her senior year. Today she is a first-year fellow in the Orr Entrepreneurial Fellowship program.
For those of us outside the classroom, here's your own ticket to stardom.
1. Know when to be in or out. Klco structured his classes around three different scenarios based on cloud coverage. "If there was complete cloud coverage, we would be learning in the classroom about the night sky and constellations," Massimilian recalled. "If there was partial visibility, we would be in the classroom for part of the time and then work with a telescope. On the nights where there was no cloud coverage, we would go to a farm about 40 minutes away and view parts of the solar system, like Jupiter and Mars."
2. Take a field trip. The best way to view stars is away from the "Dayton bubble," Klco says; the campus and city give off too much ambient light, preventing many stars from being seen. True stargazers find a dark area away from any lights like the farm where Klco takes his class. There are also other ways to view stars around Dayton. "We took a field trip to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery's planetarium and got a private tour of the gigantic telescope there that is open to the public on Friday nights," Massimilian said.
3. Know the constellations of the season. The constellations change from season to season based on the orbit of the Earth. "Most people know that in summer you see the Little Dipper and Big Dipper, but where are they in the winter?" Massimilian said. You can visit websites, like stardate.org, to look up what constellations can be found in each time of year.
4. Do not mistake your stars. The gospels of Luke and Matthew tell the story of the Nativity of Jesus. An important element of the story is the Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, which guides the three Magi from the East to Jesus. They bless him with gifts and receive a divine warning to not return to Herod. It is not uncommon to hear people confuse the Star of Bethlehem with the North Star, which many people also associate with guiding slaves to freedom during the Civil War era. Since it is unlikely Jesus was born Dec. 25, it is hard to know what in the sky was the brightest the night he was born, she said.
5. Apps are your friends. Klco provided his students with several websites and apps for them to resource throughout the semester, like Star Chart and Night Sky Lite. They benefit users by helping them pinpoint constellations in the sky. "If you open the app on your phone and point the camera at the sky, the app will outline the constellations and identify them for you," Massimilian said.
After a bittersweet summer of last times and goodbyes, it's finally here: your first year of college. You've got to find your place, make a new group of friends and begin planning for your future. But you're not alone; you've got the entire UD community cheering you on.
Here are five ways to make your first year at UD the best it can be (from those who've been there).
1. Just do it. Throw caution to the wind, along with your social anxiety. "Talk to everyone," says Alyssa Marynowski '13. "If it doesn't work out, try again next weekend." Enjoy the thrill of exploring things you've never done before and dancing with the thought of meeting your best friends after one moment of social bravery. "You don't know anyone, and there are thousands of people," Marynowski says. "Be yourself. If someone doesn't like it, one of the thousands of other people will."
2. Embrace the community (bathrooms). As a first-year student at UD, chances are you will only live in a dorm for one year. Living in close quarters with your peers can be scary, and less than private, but you'll definitely never be lonely. "It sounds cheesy, but keep your door open. Really," Marynowski says. "I met one of my best friends of five years by popping my head into her room and telling her I liked her comforter." So, embrace the closeness of your floor — open your door, say "hi" to a neighbor, plug in those portable iPod speakers and start up the shower karaoke. It will never be so easy to have a dance party in a bathroom ever again.
3. Eat. UD's dining halls were rated No. 9 in the country, according to the Princeton Review. As a first-year, you live less than a block from the nearest dining hall. "Take advantage of that meal plan before you have to start cooking your own meals," says senior electrical engineering major Matt Sprague '15. Until then, swipe that FlyerCard and keep an eye out for open events with free food. Who knows? Maybe you'll even end up loving the club that's sponsoring it. "Get a calendar and mark every date that has an event with free food, and hang it on your fridge so everyone knows," says Marynowski. The "freshman 15" is worth Marycrest's pasta day and free Ben & Jerry's.
4. Work hard, play hard. It's really easy to get caught up in the college party scene, but staying focused on why you're really here is the best decision you'll make. "Find that balance," says Marynowski. "I had a lot of fun, but I also got good grades and got involved. Find what motivates you; it will keep you in line." Marynowski was a double major in English and public relations, and was president of Gamma Epsilon Lamba, a coed service fraternity, her senior year. You could also find her at the funniest theme parties with the best costumes. "Don't be stupid. You can have fun and not ruin your life," she says.
5. Don't settle. UD offers endless opportunities, but here's the catch: you have to go get them. "Do as much as you can, because freshman year is really the only year you have enough time," Sprague says. "Don't waste it." Honors societies, campus recreation and more than 200 other organizations are just waiting for you to jump in. Attending Up the Orgs in Central Mall at the beginning of the year is a sure-fire way to find your niche. "Join a club," Sprague says. "Because you might not be where you want to be going into your senior year as far as leadership goes, just because you messed around your first year." If you do it right, which you probably will, you'll want to go back and do it all over again.
Click HERE to watch a video of the 2014 Up the Orgs day.
First, there was the tree in the backyard your parents told you not to climb. Then came the rock wall at the mall your friends said was too high. Next was whitewater rafting the summer between sophomore and junior year in college. You remember when you "accidentally" chose the more dangerous left route, even though it'd made news earlier in the week for all the wrong reasons.
Even if these don't describe the kind of adventures you've been on in the past, it's not too late to start.
"There's not an age limit on being adventurous," says Emily Wilk, assistant director of UD's outdoor education programs. "It all depends on what a person is comfortable with doing." Campus recreation members can feel more comfortable thanks to UD's Outdoor Engagement Center. Opened last August near RecPlex in a building that alumni may remember as Rudy's Fly-Buy, it offers outdoor gear rental, a DIY bike repair station and education clinics.
Wilk offers five tips for anyone seeking a successful time in any neck of the woods.
1. Be spontaneous, at first. Wilk says sitting down and considering all the ins-and-outs is fine once you decide where you want to go. As far as deciding what you want to do, "Go with your gut," she says. "But also know your limits."
2. Do some research. Taking a class may seem like a bit of a drag for a spontaneous backpacking trip, but for someone who's never done it before, it can be invaluable. Wilk says learning as much about the area, the adventure and the people you're with is always helpful. "It shouldn't just be about the rush of adrenaline," she says. "By knowing what local bookstores, restaurants or buildings are nearby, you'll get a whole new set of places to discover along your path."
3. Have a plan. What are you going to do first? Where are you going to set up? Wilk says having a plan in mind is important because it helps you make the most of your time. Without one, you could spend hours wandering around. "This is where the research you've done comes in handy," she says.
4. Be prepared. After you figure out where you're going and what you're doing, make sure you have what you need. "The last thing you want to happen is to try and go rappelling and realize you have no rope." Wilk says you also should make sure you're going to be with a group of people you know, or at least have a friend with you. The Outdoor Engagement Center gives students and staff the materials they need — including backpacks, stoves, tents and sleeping bags — for trips ranging from one day to one week.
5. Have fun. "New experiences are wonderful," Wilk says. "You get to see new things, meet new people and learn about the part of yourself that you may have thought never existed." Adventuring, she adds, is one of the most pleasant ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Got a minute?
That's enough time to convince people they need to hear more, says Jay Janney, associate professor of management and marketing and founder of UD's Business Plan Competition, now in its eighth year.
"The goal of a pitch is to entice people to listen further, not to get a final commitment," he explains. "For an entrepreneur, that means getting an appointment to pitch the full plan."
Janney, the Robert and Patrica Kern Family Foundation Faculty Fellow for Engineering and Entrepreneurship, has coached hundreds of students in UD's elevator speech competition — named because the spiel can be shared in the time it takes to ride three floors in an elevator. He says it's the component students usually dread.
"It's a good life experience for students, but they hate getting up to give pitches. After they do it once or twice, though, they begin to enjoy it, and they get it. We founded the Business Plan Competition to give students an experience they don't get in class," he says.
Here's how to knock your own pitch out of the park:
1. Be an attention-getter. "A good opening, or 'hook,' resonates with the listener and leads to the problem statement, which ought to make your audience nod and say, 'Yeah, that needs a solution,'" Janney says.
2. Say (or play) it again. Janney teaches this technique: Give your pitch, then visualize the sort of good news you'd want to call home and tell your parents about. "I ask them how that feels and how they'd say it. Then, repeat the pitch. It changes. They are more enthused, more natural." Or, follow the lead of Aaron Pugh '13, who won first place in this year's contest. "I recorded myself giving the speech, then listened to it on my iPod. When I went to sleep, I left it playing."
3. Know it's not all business. An elevator speech isn't just for entrepreneurs, Janney points out. "When I networked campus, I found many departments have a pitch; they're just called different things: an audition, a tryout, an interview," he says. "The worst thing you can do when selling yourself is ramble, or be unsure or appear to waste someone's time. Someone who is focused, relaxed and sincere stands out."
4. Make 'em laugh. Pugh is energetic and funny — and he wanted his pitch for Hot Seat, a portable, heated stadium chair with a USB hub, to reflect that personality. "I like to joke around, so I incorporated that into my pitch; it made it feel more natural. My tagline was, 'Don't let frost bite your buns.' It was clever — and I figured, nobody else is going to be talking about your butt, so it's memorable."
5. Remember your audience. "What you need doesn't matter to anyone else besides you; your pitch has to appeal to the person you're talking to," says Pugh, who has developed a prototype — and attracted some investors — for Hot Seat. "You only have 60 seconds; make sure you're emphasizing the benefit to them."
When Erin O'Connell '14 sits down at her family's holiday table each year, she expects a side of laughter with her cheesy potatoes. They will tease each other about who got to fill their plate first (the O'Connells line up by height, shortest in front) and continue poking fun at the couple who mailed frozen meat to an aunt in advance of the party — but forgot to tell her, so it thawed on her front stoop.
"Sitting down together over a meal is crucial to our relationships with each other, and to food," says O'Connell, a senior dietetics major and president of the Student Dietetics Association. She notes that coming together at the table is central to the Marianist tradition.
As psychology professor Jack Bauer points out, "People need rituals. We are hard-wired to be part of groups, especially family, and in a time when our society is so complex — people are living all over and are busy — we need to have a set place where it all comes together, even just once a year."
Meals also offer time for reflection. "You don't need to have long, in-depth conversations about the meaning of life. Just by talking about the things that you're doing, that you're interested in, you're talking about what's important to you. You're checking in with each other, and maybe finding ways to help each other," says Bauer, who serves as Roesch Chair in the Social Sciences.
1. The family that cooks together, stays together. Or, at least stays happier. "Cooking as a group takes the pressure off one person to prepare the whole meal and be stuck in the kitchen," O'Connell says. Also, plan ahead. If hosting a potluck, coordinate dishes so there's adequate oven space, or ask guests to bring cold dishes, like a salad or fruit tray.
2. Think big (but serve small). In Brian Wansink's book Mindless Eating, he notes that when food is placed in a smaller serving bowl with smaller serving utensils, people will take and eat less. "It's a mental thing. You think you are eating the same as you would from a bigger bowl, but you actually serve yourself less and are still satisfied," O'Connell explains. Aim to fill your table with a quarter protein, half vegetables and fruit, and a quarter grains.
3. Eat first, play later. No, you don't have to give up grandma's triple-layer pecan pie. But eating lean protein and vegetables before arriving can help you make clearer choices. "You'll eat less because you'll be full faster," O'Connell says. Then, get moving: run a 5K together, throw a Frisbee around the yard or turn on some tunes and dance. "My family always plays flag football the day after Thanksgiving," O'Connell says. "We enjoy working together as a team, but it also helps people feel relaxed and happy since physical activity produces endorphins." She recommends scheduling your fun between dinner and dessert; it allows your cells to use those nutrients before you ingest more sugar.
4. Keep the fun (not the food poisoning) going. One memory no one wants: an illness epidemic. "Don't let the food sit out for more than 90 minutes," O'Connell says. "Not only does this follow recommended food safety guidelines, it also keeps you from eating more." Another idea: Leftovers can make great one-dish entrees the next day, with little effort. O'Connell suggests turkey noodle soup, gnocchi using mashed potatoes, or a casserole. "Combine the rest of your vegetables, turkey and stuffing, add a cream soup, and put it in the oven."
5. What guests don't know won't hurt them. One final tip: "If you alter recipes to reduce the fat and sugar, keep it a secret," O'Connell advises. "Not everyone is ready to make those changes."


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In this high school-set psychological tale, a tormented teen named Evan starts to discover a series of unnerving photographs—some of which feature him. Someone is stalking him . . . messing with him . . . threatening him. Worse, ever since his best friend Ariel has been gone, he's been unable to sleep, spending night after night torturing himself for his role in her absence. And as crazy as it sounds, Evan's starting to believe it's Ariel that's behind all of this, punishing him. But the more Evan starts to unravel the mystery, the more his paranoia and insomnia amplify, and the more he starts to unravel himself. Creatively told with black-and-white photos interspersed between the text so the reader can see the photos that are so unnerving to Evan, Every You, Every Me is a one-of-a-kind departure from a one-of-a-kind author.
This book was freaky, at least it was for me. It was like being inside of the mind of someone who suffers from manic depression. I didn't understand it and I don't think I ever will. The writing was all so complex and downing, I don't know what I was supposed to get from it but whatever it was I didn't get it. Maybe I'm not cut out for these kinds of reads.
The content is all very somber, and dark, and psychological. There is a crap load of angst. I think I need to go on Youtube and watch videos of cute puppies now to bring myself back up. The characters don't connect with one another aside from their connected relationship to the missing girl, if she's even missing, or whatever she is, you'll find out--if you decide to read it.
The mystery factor is there but like, "We Were Liars", it left me feeling unfulfilled. I was expecting this big hoorah at the end--which I did not get because it ended in a way I wasn't satisfied with. Not to mention
most of the book is written like this. And I mean a lot of it. It's unique but a little tiring.
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I am a danger to everyone I am around or care about. I almost feel like I should leave this school, as I'm only putting it in danger. But that wouldn't be the right thing. I have to prepare to defend myself, I have to be ready for whatever this cruel world is going to throw.
I knew I was genetically altered. I knew maybe there was a darker secret out there. I just had no idea.
I could fake it, and write about valentines or birthdays or Piotr. Those things seemed to matter, but they just don't anymore.
Wallace is dead.
He was so brave, and he protected everyone he cared about. He jumped to my defense and that THING just destroyed him. I picture in my mind what I could have done. Should I have surrendered? Should I have pushed Wallace away? This was my fight, this demon is my demon. It's not Charles Xavier's or Bruce Banner's or Shields.
Or Wallace's.
I almost tried to bring him back. Pretty foolish, right? We've all seen those movies, they don't come back the same. I barely know what the hell I am, like a monkey with a gun. I would have done it. I would have grabbed those ley lines and said, "To Hell with the consequences!" Open a portal to heaven or hell and march in there and bring Wallace back. Whatever damnation powers they genetically altered to give me. I wanted so much to throw myself in his arms and let him be my hero. I guess in a way he will always be that. I sit here and put stock in things like clothing and perfume and including people who clearly don't want to be included. I cling to a mother that clearly was just a uterus and supervisor for Nathaniel Essex.
Fuck them and Fuck me for being so vain and stupid.
I wish I had my right mind when Magneto walked in. I might have joined him then. Killing isn't the answer, it's not what I was taught. If I had my powers, I would have killed Essex. Maybe I was taught to be timid and meek to make it easier to USE ME. You want a vapid, timid girl worried about her social place and what boy likes her, makes it easier to brainwash.
I don't know what I am. Am I person? I think so, but I feel my grip slipping away. I cling to my faith like a life preserver, but there's only so much it can do when you're in the perfect storm. It's fine to have faith and be understanding, but when the devil shows up at your door Samantha, you can't not be ready again! And you can't let anyone else fight that fight.
Hell, maybe all this religion stuff is also to make me more susceptible to brainwashing.
Wallace paid off your demon. He would have done it even had I told him not to. That's just who he was. A sweet boy who had the misfortune of meeting me. Maybe if I wasn't an experiment and a real person, he'd be alive right now. Maybe if I hadn't of given him the idea that I liked him, he would have stayed out of the way.
I did like him. I've thought of nothing else the last couple of days. Him rolling his eyes but secretly liking to sing Karaoke with me. Me shaking my head at his little nerdgasms about this or that. The kiss on the cheek I gave him. I created a plaque for him that I put in the hallway.
Born: February 11th, 2000
Died: February 15th, 2014
"A Good Man Does Something"
A good woman does something too, Wallace. Watch over me, kay? Not sure I can do it on my own….
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With TSLA short interest at an all-time high, Tesla confirmed today that it's about to start pilot production of Model III — the very creature that shorts think will never materialize.
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Cheslyn Jampies's agent Paul Mujuni says his client will train with Bidvest Wits' reserve team as they evaluate the defender's options.
The former Jomo Cosmos left-back was recently training with Luc Eymael's Free State Stars and could still join Ea Lla Koto, according to Mujuni.
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"Baroka, Mbombela United, Super Eagles are also interested but we will wait for the final say from Free State Stars. I'm the one who requested to the coach of Wits' reserve team [Ashley Makhanya] for the boy to keep fit while they make their decision."
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"Heroes'" Masi Oka is super-geeky
Before his sexy geek Hiro Nakamura, an office-drone who transforms into a teleporting and time traveling-samurai, fades into the summer hiatus, we phoned Masi Oka in Los Angeles from our own cubicle.
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"Heroes," 9 p.m. Mondays on NBC (KING).
In case you need reminding, the broadcast networks are wrapping things up on your favorite shows in the next couple of weeks. And while some shows appear to be sputtering to their finales (no clearer example than "24"), others are soaring to wonderfulness (who's not loving every delicious minute of "Lost"?).
Let's take a moment, then, to high-five "Heroes," a newbie show blessed with stellar story line about the apocalypse (OK, nuclear bomb in New York City) and so-not-your-ordinary regular folk. Along with "Ugly Betty" this sci-fi-frosted drama is the undisputed breakout hit of the year (even if the ratings have been slipping recently). Both freshman shows feature charming, nerdy, cherub-cheeked actors in roles appealing to our inner selves: America Ferrara as anything-but-ugly Betty and Masi Oka, office-drone-turned-teleporting/time traveling-samurai. So before his sexy geek Hiro Nakamura fades into the summer hiatus, we phoned Oka, 33, in Los Angeles from our own cubicle.
Q: Give us a hint about the finale (next Monday).
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A: The finale is going to be the bomb. Both in da bomb, as in awesome. And in kaboom, the bomb. It's going to be amazing. When we last left off, Hiro's sword was broken in half and he was unable to kill Sylar. And tonight Hiro makes a narrow escape. He finds an unlikely mentor. And yes, there's lots of sword fighting.
Q: You're a kendo hobbyist. Were you responsible for getting the sword fighting into the scripts?
A: Somewhere maybe, in the writers' minds they were trying to use my sword expertise.
Q: And in terms of your character, you weren't even in the original concept for the show.
A: Correct. It was [creator] Tim Kring's wife who actually kind of mentioned it to him, that everyone in the pilot doesn't enjoy their powers. That the pilot is so dark. If it weren't for her words I would have never existed.
Q: And Hiro's so optimistic. Are you like that?
A: Not as much as Hiro is. I'm more of a realist, maybe with a little side of pessimism, although Hiro is starting to get into me.
Q: And now you're a star.
A: The show's a breakout. I'm just happy to be one of the main characters. I think the reason why he's popular is that he's very happy with his power. He does get to do stuff with a comedic twist. ... Maybe there's a slight novelty to him because he doesn't speak English.
Q: What about having to shut your eyes so many times [which is how Hiro time travels]?
A: It was kind of tough in the pilot. They'd try and do these wide, long, medium shots and it would take eight takes. All that closing my eyes, and shaking my head, I'd start to think I only have eight takes in me! It was definitely fatiguing.
Q: When's the last time you wished you could teleport?
A: Just the other day we were stuck in traffic and we were running late and I thought, "Ah, I wish I could just jump right now!"
Q: Examples of Hiromania include T-shirts that read "Be My Hiro" and chatter on the Internet about women wanting to make Hiro their pet.
A: It's very unique. I made a joke after someone said they wanted to cage me, love me, pet me. I said, "As long as they feed me, what more could a guy want?" Food, shelter and some loving. Everyone has their own take on Hiro, but I could see how he could become a cuddly kind of guy.
Q: But there's cute, adorable Hiro vs. Future Hiro, the one with the soul patch and a ponytail who's a lot more serious — and tough. Which is more like you?
A: I'm probably more like the cuddly, geeky one. Playing a superhero was an acting challenge for me. It was fun. And there was a little bit of anime characters in him.
Q: Like which ones?
A: I think he's kind of like Trunks in Dragon Ball Z.
Q: I'm thinking if you dyed your hair blond you could play Naruto.
A: Oh that's kind of interesting. But I would say more Trunks because he uses his sword.
Q: You were on that Time magazine cover about Asian whiz kids when you were 12 [in 1987]. "Heroes" is a show all about destiny and yours looked bright.
A: I thought I would go into academia. Teach at a university. That cover was kind of funny. I wasn't in the article. The kids in the article were actually smart. We just looked smart.
Q: But you have an IQ of 180.
A: I took a test at an early age and I scored a 189. First of all, it was a Japanese test so maybe there's a different exchange rate. I'm a real dumb-dumb in real life. I'm just book smart. But definitely not street smart. The other day I lost my jacket in a cab. And I'll forget things every time I leave the house.
Q: How hard was it to break into acting as an Asian?
A: To be honest, ... it's much easier to break into roles. There's less competition ... and the producers are more open to changing smaller, one-line roles into bigger roles. The hard part is to sustain a career. How many visible Asian actors are out there? When you compare the number to the total population it's significantly lower.
I know being male doesn't help. But comedy definitely helps. I just loved doing comedy from the get-go. [After graduating from Brown University, where he was a math/computer-science major and theater-arts minor, Oka did improv with the Groundlings, ImprovOlympics, Second City and TheatreSports.]
Q: Spend much time in an office cubicle?
A: When I was at ILM [Industrial Light & Magic, the George Lucas special-effects house] I did.
Q: Talk a little about your special-effects work.
A: I was a programmer. I would create effects like the wave in "A Perfect Storm." Or the water dripping from Davey Jones' face in "Pirates of the Caribbean [Dean Man's Chest]". My stuff has been used in over 30 films. Sometimes I don't even know it's been used and then someone tells me.
Q: Does working behind the scenes help with working in front?
A: Without a doubt. I love using the right side of my brain with the left side.
And it gives you a lot of respect and appreciation for what goes on behind the scenes. What it takes for just that 1/24th of a second. It also teaches me patience because I know that for every minute we spend on set we're saving an hour in post-production.
Q: You were born in Tokyo, moving to Los Angeles when you were 6 and raised by your mom. What does she think of your success?
A: She's very proud of it, but of course she won't say it directly to my face. She's very media shy. I couldn't convince her to come to the Golden Globes with me, but we did a Mother's Day shoot for People magazine recently.
Q: Do you travel back to Japan much?
A: I used to a lot, before college. But once college started I got summer jobs.
Q: Because I'm wondering if you're yet a recognizable star over there?
A: Not yet. The show hasn't been sold in Japan but it will.
Q: And then you'll be a famous American star doing ads for Suntory whisky?
A: [Laughs]. "Lost in Translation"! But it won't be "Lost" because I understand Japanese. I'm not American. I still have my Japanese citizenship.
Q: You're a fan of romantic comedies. What are your favorites?
A: I love "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," "Run Lola Run," "Serendipity," "Along Came Polly," which is the one I was in. "Notting Hill" was great.
Q: You're sounding a little like geeky, adorable Hiro.
A: Being a geek is a great thing. I think we're all geeks. Being a geek means you're passionate about something and that defines your uniqueness. I would rather be passionate about something than be apathetic about everything.
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Holmgren was selected by the Edmonton Oilers 67th overall in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft. He never played for Edmonton as his WHA rights were traded to the Minnesota Fighting Saints. A year later he was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers 108th overall in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft. He began his professional career with the Fighting Saints in 1975–76, but left the team three days before it folded on February 28, 1976, because of financial problems. He signed with the Flyers shortly after and made his NHL debut a month later. Holmgren's hectic first professional season nearly ended in tragic fashion. While playing for the Richmond Robins, the Flyers AHL affiliate at the time, he suffered a scratched cornea. He was rushed to surgery in a Boston hospital and an allergic reaction to the anesthetic nearly cost him his life.
Holmgren spent the next eight seasons in Philadelphia and was annually among the team's leaders in penalty minutes and was also able to contribute offense. He posted career highs in goals (30) and points (65) in 1979–80 and added 10 goals and 10 assists during the Flyers playoff run. His three goals in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals was the first time a U.S.-born player scored a hat trick in a Cup Finals game. The next season, he was invited to the 1981 NHL All-Star Game and also the United States 1981 Canada Cup team (he separated his shoulder at Team USA's Canada Cup training camp in August 1981 and missed the tournament itself as well as the start of the 1981–82 NHL season). Holmgren was traded to the Minnesota North Stars mid-way through 1983–84. He left Philly with 1,600 penalty minutes, the most in Flyers franchise history up until Rick Tocchet broke the record during the 1991–92 season. He only played 27 regular season and 15 playoff games with the North Stars as he retired after the 1984–85 season.


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