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![]() ![]() Several scientists told the AP that the problem of smoke and wildfires will progressively worsen until the world significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which has not happened despite years of international negotiations and lofty goals.įires in North America are generally getting worse, burning more land. “To some extent they’re just not, they’re not wild. “We can’t really call them wildfires anymore,” Francis said. It's so bad that perhaps the term “wildfire” also needs to be rethought, suggested Woodwell Climate Research Center senior scientist Jennifer Francis. It’s an ever-moving baseline of worse and worse.” If we continue to warm the planet, we don’t settle into some new state. “Is this a new normal? No, it’s a new abnormal,” University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann said. While many people exposed to bad air may be asking themselves if this is a “new normal,” several scientists told The Associated Press they specifically reject any such idea because the phrase makes it sound like the world has changed to a new and steady pattern of extreme events. Already wildfires are consuming three times more of the United States and Canada each year than in the 1980s and studies predict fire and smoke to worsen. This is just what happens on the West Coast,’ but it’s very much not normal here,” Kuchlbauer said.Īs Earth's climate continues to change from heat-trapping gases spewed into the air, ever fewer people are out of reach from the billowing and deadly fingers of wildfire smoke, scientists say. “It’s been very apocalyptic feeling, because in California the dialogue is like, ‘Oh, it’s normal. They figured they left wildfire worries behind in California, but a Canada that's burning from sea to warming sea brought one of the more visceral effects of climate change home to places that once seemed immune. Bomba had deja vu from San Francisco, where the air was so thick with smoke people had to mask up. Kuchlbauer had flashbacks to the surprise of soot coating her car three years ago when she was a recent college graduate in San Diego. It was smoke from wildfires, the odor of an increasingly hot and occasionally on-fire world. Both for Emily Kuchlbauer in North Carolina and Ryan Bomba in Chicago. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Several of the band members were dressed in black hooded robes, not unlike how one might imagine a band of diabolical monks. Within a matter of minutes, Mayhem took the stage. I found myself talking to absolute strangers, and there was camaraderie and a shared notion between the concert-goers that we would soon be witnesses to something almost secret and hidden from the outside world.įollowing a 40-minute wait, the lights dimmed and a cloud of fog engulfed the stage. It was as if all of our minds were buzzing with anticipation. When the opening act finished their set, there was a change in the air. The demographic included men and women ranging from their mid-fifties right down to nervous 18-year-olds attending their first concert. The room soon filled with people in black t-shirts that featured ghoulish pictures of Satan, cryptic band logos and all manner of blasphemous imagery. After having passed through security and having had number of alcoholic beverages, I entered the main floor and found myself in a friendly atmosphere. However, if that first impression stops you from seeing a black metal band in concert, you will be missing out on something special.Īt my second Mayhem concert, the protesters were absent but, not unlike my first experience, there was a line of police officers in front of the venue. After all, being offensive is part of the business. The reality is that people who listen to this type of music often speak about the “feeling” of the music, rather than the comments of the intentionally offensive musicians. In 2004, the drummer had retracted his comments, however. Could it be the fact that Mayhem sometimes uses dead animals as stage props? Or, that one of their album covers has a photo of a former band member with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on his head? I discovered that it was actually related to a racist comment the drummer had made in the 90s. ![]() At the first concert, as I approached the venue, I immediately noticed that there were a handful of protesters out front. On both occasions, there was a palpable energy in the air. This was the second time I would be seeing them perform live. They were set to play their classic album, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas. Last month, I had the opportunity to see the legendary Norwegian black metal band Mayhem perform at Club Soda. Diving into the unique environment of black heavy metal concerts ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() To narrow the elements down, we’ll state right off the bat that TD’s statements were unprivileged “unprivileged” statements are those that fall outside of the narrow circumstances in which the law has recognized that a person’s statements, even if otherwise libelous, are more important than the protection of a plaintiff’s rights. Smith about his company’s interpretation of libel and rationale for instructing the company’s lawyer to contact TD. In a telephone conversation this weekend, we asked Mr. For the purposes of this article, the spokesperson will be identified as Mr. ![]() We spoke with a company spokesperson who asked to remain anonymous for now due to the barrage of offensive communication Mediabridge and its employees continue to receive. Sullivan for more), and it’s not clear how a court would label Mediabridge in this situation. Supreme Court decision New York Times Co. It’s only when defamation concerns public officials or public figures that the higher standard of “actual malice” must be shown (see the 1964 U.S. In coverage of this story at other websites and on message boards, many have also suggested that Mediabridge would have to show that TD knew his statements were false in order to prove libel, but that’s not necessarily true when dealing with private individuals or entities. While defamation laws can vary by jurisdiction, in general, a plaintiff seeking to prevail on a defamation claim must prove that the defendant’s statement was (1) false, (2) injurious, and (3) unprivileged. ![]() ![]() Knight Rider Online is a non-profit home page created for Knight Rider Fans and is intended exclusively as an informational entertainment base for fans of the Knight Rider series, its cast & crew, and Pontiac FireBirds. Photo(s) and Sounds on this site are for your entertainment only and are protected under copyright. ![]() Knight Rider, KITT and its likeness is owned and © by Universal. was provided by voice actor Peter Cullen, better known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the The Transformers cartoon series.Knight Rider ©1982-1985 MCA Universal City Studios. However, K.A.R.R wants the professor for himself, and the girls try to destroy him as he takes the professor hostage in his compartment and turns into a huge battle robot. On The Powerpuff Girls episode "Coupe d'Etat", Professor Utonium upgraded his automobile and renamed it K.A.R.R. ![]() KARR appeared identical to KITT, with a amber light scan bar, and the only physical difference was a yellow voice modulator on his dash (KARR's voice modulator is the same as KITT´s from the pilot movie just amber in color)Ī schematic display of karr in his Robotic Exoskeleton form Notes Mike is later told that the KARR project has been permanently abandoned. Using a grappling hook, Mike and KITT pull out KARR's chest plate, freeing Alex, and Turbo Boost through his body, destroying him. Despite KITT lacking his transformation protocols and weapons, Mike takes him into battle anyway. KARR seems to believe that it is his destiny to merge with Mike as before, and comes after KITT to destroy him and get Mike back. Alex states that he is now in charge and KARR must take his orders KARR agrees, but then merges Alex with him as a driver to seek out Mike. KARR activates himself, viewing the re-activated KITT as a threat that must be terminated as he would allow the possibility of being shut down again. Upset by what has happened, Mike, vows to end this once and for all, and infiltrates Area 51 to rescue KITT, using another chip built by Billy. as they wrongfully believed it would overwrite the flaws in KARR's programming. With Torres' permission they remove the chip that contains K.I.T.T.'s personality and memories and place it in K.A.R.R. Graiman is dead and they can then move forward with K.I.T.T. Graiman reveals that Mike was KARR's driver and his memories were erased after KARR became uncontrollable.Ī few episodes later the NSA has decided to dismantle the S.S.C. have shown destructive tendencies.Ī pre-recorded message from Dr. for its destructive power, and also developed an auto-destruct "backdoor" program into K.I.T.T. Charles dreads that someone may have reactivated K.A.R.R. K.A.R.R.'s development lead to the deaths of 7 men and eventually the development was shut down and put away for storage. ![]() is shown in the form of a Transformer-like robot with far more destructive capabilities than K.I.T.T. (Knight Auto-Cybernetic Roving Robotic-Exoskeleton) had the ability to evolve its own programming and alter its own form. was put to development by Charles Graiman in the past. ![]() In "Episode 106: Knight of the Living Dead" of the 2008 series of Knight Rider (2008 series), it's been revealed that K.A.R.R. 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He is last seen witnessing Phinks throwing rocks at Shalnark and Feitan, in one of the Troupe's light-hearted moments. Kalluto then helps his comrades to kill the rest of the mutated Chimera Ants. ![]() When Feitan is about to use his Nen powers, Kalluto is eager to watch, but is advised by the other Troupe members to stay away lest he is killed since Feitan's power has a huge range. Kalluto offers to help Feitan at one point but is declined. However, he swears to keep enduring no matter how long it takes. He anticipated that he would rise to the number 2 position in the Troupe very quickly, but is left in awe of the Phantom Troupe's combat proficiency and has to admit to himself that his own skills are still too lacking compared to theirs to achieve that objective. It is then revealed that Kalluto joined the Spiders with the intention of retrieving his older brother. Kalluto watches Feitan fight against Zazan, impressed and intimidated by Feitan's skills and speed, while getting irritated when the other Troupe members comment that despite the feats displayed, Feitan is still rusty and sluggish. Kalluto prepares to take out the remaining Ants ![]() He then thinks to himself that he should break his habit of playing with his targets before going over to where Feitan and Zazan were fighting. Kalluto fights the Chimera Ant, which he kills after torturing it for a while. Kalluto refuses and says he is in a hurry, preparing to fight against the Ant. When he realizes that Feitan had found the Queen he wonders how he should kill the Queen before Feitan could, but is distracted by a Chimera Ant, who calls him a girl and asks him to come over. He is shown to be spying on other members of Phantom Troupe by using pieces of paper. ĭuring the Phantom Troupe's assault on Zazan's palace in Meteor City, Kalluto grows excited when he hears whoever defeats the queen will become the de facto leader. Kalluto accompanies Shalnark, Feitan, Bonolenov, Shizuku, and Phinks back to the Spiders' hometown where they see mutated Chimera Ants and learn that a self-proclaimed " Queen" turns humans into Ants. Hisoka hired Illumi to disguise as himself so that he'd be able to leave without being noticed and fight Chrollo. He later acts as a decoy to help Illumi switch places with Hisoka in the Troupe's hideout. Kalluto accompanies his great-great grandfather Maha and big brother Illumi in the assassination of the Mafia's Ten Dons, who have placed large bounties on the Phantom Troupe's heads. Kalluto during the assassination of the Ten Dons After Killua successfully gets her to back off, Kalluto stands quietly and watches while Killua leaves, completely ignoring him. Kalluto is next seen witnessing his mother trying to stop Killua from leaving home. Kalluto then gave him a pensive look as he seemed to consider what the word "friends" meant, before running off as his mother called to him. Before Kalluto and Kikyo leave Gon and his friends, Kalluto asks who they are, and Gon replies that they are Killua's friends. Later, he is shown spying on Gon in the bushes, as the latter attempts to pass Canary's guard. Kalluto silently watches as Kikyo tries to convince Killua that his friends will never open the Testing Gate. Kalluto first appears when he and his mother visit Killua in the mansion's torture chamber. Kalluto is said to be envious of his older sister, Alluka, for reasons that have yet to be revealed. He seems to be quite loyal to his comrades as he offered to help Feitan in his fight against Zazan, but was rejected. Despite this, Kalluto possesses an inner resilience and determination, as seen when he reaffirms to himself that he is accustomed to enduring pain and hardship, then swears to get his brother back even when realizing his massive inferiority to other Phantom Troupe members. Though Kalluto seems to be confident, he also displays a habit of questioning his skills and abilities when he feels that he is not good enough. Nonetheless, he proves during his fight against a Chimera Ant that, despite his calm demeanor, Kalluto has a brutal side and a bad habit of dragging out a fight in order to toy with his victims. He is also shown to be quite calm with good control of his feelings. While he is very quiet, he has shown to be more talkative after joining the Spiders. He is established to have a very good relationship with his mother. Kalluto has a silent and obedient personality, often seen doing what he is told. ![]() ![]() Jack Elliott is listed in New Grove's Dictionary of American Music and was awarded an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music. He continued his post-graduate studies in composition with Arnold Franchetti, Isadore Freed, Bohuslav Martinu and Lukas Foss, but it was Judy Garland who brought Elliott to California to become an arranger for her television show.Įlliott continued his run in television as music director for Andy Williams' long running series and later produced and conducted the NBC television special "Live From Studio 8H: 100 Years of America's Popular Music." Fans of the hit series "Night Court," "Barney Miller" and "Charlie's Angels" are well-acquainted with his music for television. His musical journey began after graduation from the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music. In addition, Elliott holds the distinction of serving as music director of the GRAMMY Awards for 30 consecutive years.Įlliott had an accomplished career in film, scoring numerous hit movies, including "Sibling Rivalry," "The Jerk," "Oh God!" and "Where's Poppa." He also produced the "Blade Runner" soundtrack album with the New American Orchestra. His professional repertoire is diverse and accomplished, highlighted by stints as music director for the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Kennedy Center Honors and the 1984 Summer Olympics. Blessed with an acclaimed career spanning nearly four decades, Jack Elliott's name has become synonymous with music in virtually every medium - from live performances to film to television and recorded music.Įlliott was co-founder and music director of the American Jazz Philharmonic (formerly the New American Orchestra) and creator of the Henry Mancini Institute. A familiar name thanks to his handsome, brush-mustachioed titular cop on a popular 70s TV show, Bronx-born actor/singer/musician Hal Linden (né Harold Lipschitz, March 20, 1931) was the son of Lithuanian immigrant Charles Lipshitz and his wife Frances Rosen. To say that Jack Elliott was a versatile and talented musical composer, arranger and producer would be an understatement. Elliot.įrom the Henry Mancini Institute website: For your reading enjoyment, here's a little history about Mr. I never realized how accomplished and important to Americana Elliot was until I started researching this project. The guy that composed it was Jack Elliot. ![]() *The TV themes that stay with me reflect every character, every episode, the times the series took place in AND the genre of theatre applicable fresh forever in my music mind.I see you got this as s a hard one. David Foster played keyboards on the single (released on our Feel Records), but it was Allyn, who actually played keyboards on all TV sessions! Sol Gubin on drums here, and after that, was Paul Humphreys. Trumpet on this first year’s theme was Gary Barone, later to become Chuck Findley for all others. ![]() Lion Stores Warren Hughes A Hatcher Wooster Barney Lehman's Youngstown Ha rural is. *There were different musicians on sessions for: first year’s theme, second year’s theme, and the 45 rpm record. Fred Schubech Granite City Schermers Hickory Hills Law Bass A Sons. *Personnel as determined: Bass: Chuck Berghofer Guitar: Dan Ferguson Point, click, sit back, close your eyes and listen you WILL see the old squad room with Barney Miller and the boys laying out the laughs… It’s hip, cornball AND nostalgic all at the same time. When you heard that funky solo bass line, you knew what you were in for! Jack Elliott and Allyn Ferguson‘s Barney Miller theme has all the elements of the show in that opening line and then, as soon as you get into the groove, all hell breaks loose with that trumpet. The Boys In The Squad Room During Barney Miller’s Prime ![]() ![]() ![]() “Chop Suey!” was removed from the radio for a brief time as Clear Channel and promoters thought it too aggressive considering the circumstances. In the days after 9/11, US media conglomerate Clear Channel sent a memo to each of its radio stations with a list of questionable songs that programmers and DJs might want to consider not playing in the wake of the 9/11 attack. While the song would eventually receive a gold certification status from the Recording Industry Association, the song’s initial charting success was cut short. The title stands out and is not mentioned at all in the lyrics, but the strange choice is believed to have helped the song’s success. While seemingly random, the group chose the title to describe their musical style: lots of stuff thrown together. The title of the song is named after a Chinese stew made with meat or fish, plus bamboo sprouts, onions, rice, and water chestnuts. ![]() “Like, if I were to die from a drug overdose, everyone would say I deserved it because I abused drugs, hence the line Angels deserve to die.” So… What exactly is chop suey? The meaning behind the song title. “The song is about how when people die, they will be regarded differently depending on the way they pass,” said Malakian. Malakian said that people judge others for how they pass, especially if due to any drug-related issues. Let’s make them believe we actually did it.’”ĭespite the assumptions, the song was intended to make a comment on the ways that people die. Promotional music video for the song Chop Suey by the nu metal band System of a. “ ‘Self-righteous suicide’, ‘Aerials in the sky’, Jet Pilot.’ I was, like, ‘Wow, that’s cool they think that. With John Dolmayan, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, System of a Down. “Our fans were starting to say, ‘Hey, these guys are prophets, they’re saying things that hadn’t happened yet,’” says Malakian. Frontman Serg Tankian’s energy on the verses comes out in righteous anger before slowing down to the half-time lines that would ignite the controversy. The song begins with an iconic, driving chord progression before the rapid-fire chaos of the verses unfolds. As bold a move as it was to release this as a single, it solidified the group’s breakout hit. “Chop Suey!” comes from the band’s second album, Toxicity. I just started playing that acoustic guitar, and that’s when I started writing Chop Suey!” The Controversy “There was an acoustic guitar I used to take around with me. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet or large wok and add the onion, celery, and red pepper flakes. ![]() Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Cook, stirring, until the pork begins to brown, 10 minutes. “I was just hanging out by myself on a bed at the back,” said Malakian. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and add the pork cubes. ![]() |
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