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A Look at the New “Nerv” Disaster App
Newsfrom JapanDisaster Lifestyle
Japan’s First Evangelion-Themed Disaster App
When typhoon Faxai hit greater Tokyo in the early hours of September 9, it caused fatalities in Tokyo and blew over power pylons in Chiba, resulting in widespread power outages in the prefecture. In the wake of Faxai’s devastation, a free smart phone app released a few days earlier on September 1—Disaster Prevention Day in Japan—has been attracting attention.
Meet the Nerv Disaster App. The app’s name and design are inspired by NERV, a fictional paramilitary organization that appears in the Neon Genesis Evangelion series. Fans of the anime are sure to do a double take!
The design is not the only thing that makes Nerv special. The app receives information directly from Japan’s Meteorological Agency, including information on atmospheric conditions, typhoons, rain, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions, as well as notifications from J-Alert (an early warning system for other threats), which it relays faster than almost any other service. Nerv users can also browse events that occurred in the last 72 hours, ordered chronologically, and receive warnings of earthquakes and tsunamis. For users who are blind or have reading difficulties, the app can also be set to speak notifications.
みなさま、大変お待たせいたしました。— 特務機関NERV (@UN_NERV)
The official tweet announcing the release of the Nerv disaster app (https://nerv.app/). As of the date of publication, the app is available on iOS; Android users will have to wait a little longer.
The app’s development was overseen by Ishimori Daiki, CEO of the IT security firm Gehirn. A big Evangelion fan, Ishimori even named his company after a fictional organization that features in the series. As the operator of a Nerv-themed account (@UN_NERV) on Twitter since 2010, Ishimori has been tweeting information on natural disasters for almost a decade. In fact, as of September 2019, the account had tweeted a total of 240,000 times and boasted 770,000 followers. But just why did someone with his background decide to use a smartphone app to encourage people to prepare for disasters? Ishimori told us about the app’s connection to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and how it manages to be one of the fastest services of its kind.
A Tsunami Inspires Development
When asked what inspired him to use the Nerv account to disseminate information on natural disasters on Twitter, Ishimori says that while he has owned the account since 2010, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was his main motivation for sharing information. He hails from Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, and his family home was damaged in the disaster. With hardly any accounts tweeting disaster information at the time, Ishimori decided he could help people by disseminating information over the Internet, to complement conventional channels.
When Japan was best by power shortages immediately after the earthquake, Ishimori used his account to tweet pleas to conserve electricity, in what he dubbed “Operation Yashima”—another Evangelion reference. Soon afterward, he started tweeting emergency earthquake alerts as well. He says that he never dreamed that the service would turn into what it is today.
When asked why he decided to release an app, rather than restricting himself to Twitter, Ishimori says that he felt that with an app he would be able to give users the information they needed immediately. “While tweets are limited to 140 characters, an app lets you display maps, play audio, and otherwise share information in new ways,” he explains.
The ability to use push notifications was also significant. While Twitter does offers push notifications, when information is retweeted, the most important details tend to get shunted to the bottom of the thread. Ishimori felt that an app would be a better way of disseminating information, because it would allow the sending of bulletins containing all necessary information on the user’s current location and designated regions.
Lag Reduced to Three Seconds
Ishimori explained that while Nerv is not the only app that relays information from the Meteorological Agency, very few apps offer spoken notifications or maps. Nerv can be configured to automatically read out information on earthquakes and other disasters, doing so with a time lag measured in just seconds. In other words, the app provides the user with information within seconds of booting up. Another advantage of the app is the way the display can be adjusted for colorblind users. Ishimori is himself colorblind, and cannot differentiate red from green. He says that he finds the color-coded maps used by other disaster information services hard to read. Nerv, however, can be set to transform green to blue if necessary.
We asked Ishimori how Nerv disseminates information, and what he means by his claim that the app is one of Japan’s fastest. He explains that the app receives data via a dedicated line to the Japan Meteorological Business Support Center. This data is encoded in the Center’s own format, but Gehirn has developed a program that converts and processes the data so that it can be disseminated immediately. Because of this, Nerv is faster than even the Meteorological Agency’s own website, and a whole 25 minutes faster than one major competitor. For example, when the Meteorological Agency detects a seismic wave, Nerv will notify users in no longer than 20 seconds and as little as a few seconds. This includes the time taken to improve the accuracy of the reading. For earthquake warnings and other types of notifications where time is of the essence, the lag is about three seconds.
When we asked Ishimori about the challenges he faced developing the app and what features he particularly wanted to include, he said that he wanted to be sure that the app could handle large volumes of traffic. During natural disasters, apps of this type experience a spike in traffic, so they are pointless if they cannot be used in peak conditions. Ishimori explained that Nerv’s notifications are cloud-based, meaning that the app will never go down as long as the cloud service stays running on the back end.
The process leading up till the release of the app has been full of challenges. Ishimori notes that his team first looked into the possibility of releasing an app in September 2018, and spent about a year deciding on the layout and audio messages. Gehirn decided to record its own automated voice messages, which involved having an actor read out 1,600 words and place names. The development team that produced the source code for the app was often forced to go without sleep, reveals Ishimori.
Multilingual Version on the Horizon
When asked what future developments we can expect from the app and whether any updates are planned, Ishimori says that his company planning to improve usability for the blind and vision impaired. (While the iPhone does have a function called “VoiceOver” that reads out on-screen messages when the user touches them, touching messages displayed on Nerv with VoiceOver enabled sometimes just makes the phone say “icon.”) Gehirn also plans to add warnings for lightning and volcanic ash, and information on river levels and flooding. Ishimori says that support for other languages will also be added, to enable non-Japanese users to use the app too. Plans are to start with English and Chinese.
When asked about reception to the app, Ishimori expresses his appreciation to everyone who uses the app and who helped develop the app, which has now been downloaded 100,000 times. He takes the view that by pressing “download”, those 100,000 people put their faith in Nerv to keep them safe during a natural disaster, and said that he therefore feels an enormous sense of responsibility to help people in emergencies. He says that he also wants to contribute to disaster literacy, so that members of the public are better able to make their own decisions when the time comes.
As of September 2019, Nerv is only available for iOS, so Android users will have to wait a little longer to experience its features.
In one well-known scene from Neon Genesis Evangelion, the protagonist Ikari Shinji rouses himself by telling himself that he can’t run from adversity. During natural disasters, however, not running from adversity often means risking your life. We suggest that readers download Nerv to give themselves one more way to stay informed about natural disasters.
(Originally published in Japanese on FNN’s Prime Online on September 12, 2019. Translated and edited by Nippon.com.)
[© Fuji News Network, Inc. All rights reserved.]


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At Amsterdam’s UNFAIR art fair Narges Mohammadi is proposing a radical transaction – to buy this artwork you can give your time instead of money.
The exact number of hours it took Narges and contributors to build this two-piece sculpture is meant to be shared together by people living in marginal city districts and Dutch landowners. People and organizations from both sides are now invited to apply for adoption of one of the parts!
The monument is made to be set in a public space, and its two parts are to be located at a distance, one donated to a neighbourhood and the other gained by the buyer. The work materialises a cup and space around it, to set awareness on gentrification, abstracted in a symbol of café chains that often announce the process of urban development in which a city neighbourhood develops rapidly over a short time, changing from low to high value, resulting with displacing local inhabitants by rising rents and living costs.
Narges Mohammadi invites for a concrete exchange: giving time to practical contribution. Why do we settle for a world that is valuing profit more than people? The work CONCRETE EXCHANGE questions who has the right to live and where. Creating a framework for interhuman connection it is emphasizing the social value of art, and the importance of building human relationships in an unfair world.
The work is followed by a web page: /www.concrete-exchange.com/ that contains details on how to approach the artist since the invitation is still open! Elena Apostolovski 18th July 2022

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Agent of Gladson Awako has said that the midfielder may leave Hearts of Oak less than a month after he joined them from Great Olympics.
Awako was confirmed by Hearts of Oak on a two-year deal and tasked with helping the club have a successful CAF Champions League campaign.
But he was absent when the Phobians began their journey with a 2-0 win over Guinean side CI Kamsar on Sunday to book a spot in the second preliminary round.
Although Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu claimed Awako missed the game due to sickness, reports are rife that Awako has no intention of continuing at the club.
And reacting to the reports, his agent Yusif Chibsah said on Asempa FM: “Hearts of Oak gave Awako permission to hold personal training. We won’t address issues in public. It has nothing to do with financial obligations. Hearts paid everything to the player.
“It’s likely he may play or may not play for Hearts but we have to meet the club to discuss his future.”
Awako scored seven goals and contributed six assists for Olympics as they finished 6th in the Ghana Premier League last season.

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Everything checked out fine on my visit today
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Very good and Thank you..!!!
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I owe my life to Dr. Deal.
Thank you again Dr. Deal.
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I was laying in my bed and overheard Portwoods team reading a previous review which was great.It showed me they take pride in what they do and it showed from my experience.Great staff and excellent dr’s if I could leave ten stars I would
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Listens to my concerns and ask many questions to understand my issues
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Always friendly, prompt and informative.
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Very professional, fast and no pain.
Painless, the hard part was the day before.
Very courteous! Very concerned about the right time my procedure needs to be done because of my recent hospital stay.
Great bedside manner.
great and complete
The best dr on the field. I finally feel like I was heard. Dr Portwood took time to listen to my concerns and I really appreciate what he's done.
The staff was very attentive, the facility was clean and well run.
Dr. Narang and his staff were extremely caring, compassionate and efficient. The nurses went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. Dr. Narang took the time to come speak to my husband after the procedure and checked on me after the procedure. Overall a great experience!
He is a great Doctor
It was quite interesting and informative.
Very professional, good bed side manner
He explained what he will be doing.
I was treated wonderfully by everyone. They all made me feel very comfortable
My procedure went well. The entire staff was professional, courteous and efficient.
Dr. Cyzner and his staff were excellent! Thank you to everyone that helped me through the process.
The staff and Doctor were great and proffesional
He was very knowledgeable, an amazing doctor.
Dr Portwood is the best takes his time and he finds out the problem
I was a late in arriving fo rmy appointment and Dr. Thompson's still worked in my appointment.
The entire staff give me the best care I could ask for. I would like to give a commendation to Rebecca and Dr. Jimoh. They go above and beyond to make sure I have everything I need.
Excellent. They were my second opinion and they knew what they were doing and actually did their job wonderfully. They made my first doctor look so unprofessional and extremely uncaring. Thank you Carolina Digestive.
Toni Lynne D.
Jennifer is always caring and compassionate. She takes the time to actually listen to me
Follow up visit after a colonoscopy.
Everyone was great!
Dr Portwood did a EGD and as always it was very helpful for me. Dr. Portwood has looked out for me quite sometime. He’s making good progress. The best!
Dr. Portwood is excellent. Listens to and addresses my concerns. Very cordial and professional.
Everyone was wonderful
Dr. Deal is very good and to the point.
Dr. Portwood has a great bedside manner. He is polite and explains everything. I have complete confidence in his surgical staff.
However his office staff is very disappointing.
Very efficient and timely
Very good experience. Dr. Portwood answered all my questions completely and without rushing.
Very friendly and the best part was he didn't find anything! I love that guy!
This will be my third time over the years having Dr. Schneider as my physician and he’s always been professional, through and informative.
Dr Jimoh is excellent on all levels. I’m very pleased with the results I am getting under his care for hemorrhoids. Thank you dr Jimoh
You saved me from surgery.
Kind, caring and concern about the overall health of his patients
Great customer service
Dr. P is a good listener and does a very good job of explaining how to manage my disease.
Dr Rothwell always listens attentively and with care to my concerns. Her assistant was very efficient and pleasant.
Excellent experience and great doctor. Very pleased with visit.
Everyone was nice and pleasant. Not remembering the procedure is also a plus.
A very good experience
Everything went smoothly!
Great Experience with Dr. Portwood
The doctor was great and explained everything they were doing step by step.
The procedure was fast and the staff were friendly
Dr. Patel made me feel comfortable, was professional and understood my needs.
I had a good visit even though I was an hour late due to accident closing downloads.I was told I needed an upper and lower G. I check in a South figure stretching check little bit nervous but we'll see you on April 5th.
The doctors and nurses all done a wonderful job thank to everyone have a wonderful day
Fast and efficient
I have suffered from crohn's disease for most of my life and, I have experienced care from several gastroenterologist during my lifetime. Dr. Narang has had the biggest impact on my health and condition by helping me to avoid any major flare-ups by keeing a close watch on my condition for the past 12+ years!
His attention to detail along with his patience during office visits have played a vital role in my well being.
Thank you Dr. Narang for the great care that you've provided me over the years.
Dr. Schneider is very personable while also listening to my questions and concerns. I feel confident in his medical care.
Please understand, I'm sure no one like going to get has procedure. But Dr. Nurang is always there to make my feel at ease and comfortable.
Simple and efficient
As always, Dr Jimoh was thorough and professional and listened carefully to my symptoms and concerns. He is always very careful and deliberate in his treatment of my very stubborn condition and is providing good results.
Dr Chand was quick, concise and great
As always Dr. Stephenson and staff made me feel comfortable upon my arrival, while waiting for my procedure and afterwards.
Dr. Patel and team were very professional and pleasant. Interaction was limited once I was given the anesthesia.
Dr.Anthony and his team was extremely wonderful and very gentle throughout the whole process.
Both Dr Fowler, all staff at office and surgery center nice and pleasant. (Concord location)
Very friendly and made you feel comfortable
Ive been sick 4 weeks
Nauseous, Constipated, severe stomach pain. Went to the ER for CT scan and they found nothing.
Went to see Dr Fowler and he immediately found the problem. Sent me home with meds and within hours i felt so much better.
He’s a great doctor and very thorough. Highly recommended !
Wonderful staff, location and of course Dr. Got me in quick and after explained things perfectly.
He always make you feel comfortable with your visit He shows he care about any concerns that you have
Great attention to detail was concerned for my well-being and made me aware of the process of a colonoscopy.
Veer friendly staff
I appreciate the time he took with me to explain things and discuss colon health
The entire process was awesome. The staff were all patience with explaining the process and setting expectations. They followed up and met all expectations timely. Always ensuring me I would fine and they would take great care of me. They did exactly what they said! Kudos!!
It was good
Professional, comfortable and timely.
very pleasant with Katherine PA
Straight forward office visit
First appointment made here and everybody from the staff to the Doctor were amazing and super kind! Made me feel so comfortable before and after my procedure!
The Entire Staff and Doctors are awesome.
Great experience. Nice and easy to talk to.
Great job narrowing down problem and so far fixing what was wrong.
Very thorough, welcoming staff and effective protocols. I recommend highly!
Very easy with friendly staff and Physician
Always a pleasure seeing Dr Stephenson
Punctuality, professional and friendly.
He explained in detail what his plan of care was for me and made sure I understood. Great bedside manners. He spoke with me an answered my concerns.
Excellent physician. Have seen him several times, always listens and gives the patient time and attention - answering all questions with concise answers.
Patricia J H.
The Dr was very nice and reassuring. Easy to talk to, very professional
On time and we’ll taken care of
Friendly and informative
Everyone was so nice and courteous
Fast and complete all employees were great
Dr.Deal is a good doctor for all of your stomach issues
The procedure was conducted in an efficient and professional manner.
All concerns addressed
Informative, professional and caring
Everyone was super! I want to personally mention Liz the nurse Paul the anesthesiologist. Paul left the best impression on me of anyone in the facility, and they were all great! I had never had propofol anesthesia, and he was fantastic. The doctor was also outstanding. You should be the model for all medical facilities. I wish I could give you 10 stars!!
Excellent care, always gives good feedback and explanations
Everyone was friendly, helpful and made this uncomfortable procedure go well. While there were other patients, I was treated like I was the only patient. The results were provided before I left.
I felt like he truly listened and addressed my concerns and issues. I felt like sympathy from him at this visit that I have not received from the previous emergency room visit.
Great team, felt comfortable from Dr Deal, the anesthesiologist to the nursing team.
Excellent written notice of what to do to be prepared for my colonoscopy. Check-in and pre op prep were run like clock work. Each of the staff that I came in contact with was professional , knowledgeable and cordial. My anesthetist was the best. Out like a light. Dr. Deal was my physician - the best there is. No after effects from the anesthetic or the procedure. The written summary of the procedure results was complete in every respect. I highly recommend the Deal Team.
The clinic staff did an outstanding job, very professional and made me feel very comfortable with the procedure. Dr. Colvin took his time to explain and answered my questions thoroughly. Thank you for an outstanding job!
Dr. Portwood was personable, professional, and thorough. He took time to listen to and address my concerns, without sacrificing his efficiency.
Dr Patel was very thorough and had detailed notes about my history.
Geovanna takes wonderful care of the whole of me — body, mind, and spirit. The way medicine was meant to be.
It was a good visit, albeit brief in nature as a mere follow up visit. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I was there for an hour and 15 minutes for a 10 minute visit. The lights went off in the room I was in after a while. I thought they were closing up the office.
I always have a great experience with Dr. Stephenson and Amber Morton. It starts out really great at the front desk with check-in and ends with check-out. All the staff up at the front desk are very knowledgeable and have great customer service skills. Amber and Dr. Morton are very efficient and they take time to listen to all of you concerns.
Amber is so attentive to every detail! Office staff is very nice! Would highly recommend this practice!
Dr. S is so preoccupied with his practice he amazes me. I had to call out to him, are we finished? He's a very good doctor. I will be scheduling my 4th colonoscopy with him shortly. His mind is so active.
It was a great experience staff and Doctor Colvin was wonderful
Had a great appointment, she was very helpful and explained how the procedure will be.
Very professional, everything fully explained at initial visit. Thorough procedure. No residual discomfort.
He’s has a great bedside manner and makes me feel comfortable. He doesn’t talk down to patients like a lot of doctors can. He’s great!
Friendly great service
Had a very good appt. With Dr. Fowler
I was very scared but they were very professional.
Everything went according to plan. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed.
One I have the best appointment I ever had.
Real friendly and professional service.
Friendly staff, doctor was friendly and explain procedure.
Excellent, friendly physician! Warm and caring staff. My endoscopy went smoothly and comfortably.
Excellent experience with Dr Patel and all his staff
Shared results from tests
Dr. Portwood is always helpful and takes time to discuss the diagnosis and treatment plan with the patient.
Great personality. Made my experience comfortable and easy. Good staff interactions as well. Everyone was very pleasant.
It was a pleasant experience, everyone was nice
Isaac N U.
DR PORTWOOD IS ALWAYS SUPER NICE AND GOES OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP YOU!!!!! The only thing is that he is trying to get me a prescription from Canada and I’m having a hard time getting it I hope it arrives soon.
If you could please send me pharmacy number and name of the pharmacy I would appreciate it…. Thanks a lot Amy Mullis,980-439-6767 thanks so much
Great! Dr Jimoh is a very good doctor he explained everything and I look forward to going back for my follow up appointment.
Was treated with respect and kindness! Doctor very thorough in explaining procedures and seemed genuinely concerned.
Excellent and knowledgeable medical practice!
Always nice and explains things in English.
Very smooth, getting patients in and out fairly quickly. My only issue was being there an hour before my appointment. It was unnecessary.
Great and to the point
Front staff friendly and courteous. Dr Cyzner is a great doctor Very knowledgeable, competent ,takes time with you and explains procedures. He is the Dr every one would want
very friendly staff and efficient
Wonderful caring privider.
For a colonoscopy usually not good time, but the staff made it comfortable as could be. Everyone was very friendly and made it easy.
It was quick and smooth. Even though there were plenty of people, Dr. Colvin still came to talk to his patients afterwards and that made the process feel personal in a good way.
Extremely nice doctor, thorough, funny, made me feelcomfortable, listened….good visit..(note to self ..do not go on Friday!) Great visit and looking forward to hopefully fixing a few issues…
Physician was courteous and prompt. My only complaint: my procedure was scheduled for 1120 AM with arrival time of 1020. I woke up at 915 AM to a voicemail that had been left at 0650 AM “ informing” me that my time had been moved up and I should arrive at 0900!! I panicked thinking I had missed the procedure. And as we know… the prep is horrible. I called the facility and was told my procedure was still ok for 1120. Now, I understand wanting to make the most of a scheduled day… I even understand ASKING someone if they would like to move up their appointment… but to leave a message as if I was expected 2 hours earlier than my scheduled appointment is unprofessional and unacceptable.
It was very professional , and on time
Good doctor funny
Very professional and timely service. Dr. Fowler took the time to explain things.
Dr. Portman was very kind and professional. He listened to my concerns and provided solutions that worked for me. I was very nervous about my visit at first but Dr. Portman made me feel extremely comfortable and he was very reassuring. I would highly recommend him.
I was very impressed by the professionalism from all of the folks involved with my test
In and out ..Got a clear understanding of what was next …overall great experience! Including the women who worked up front were also amazing!
Dr Fowler is top notch! His knowledge, his kindness are above other professionals I have seen. He’s only goal is to treat & serve the patient.
I was honestly so worried about this. I followed all these directions for a colon prep, but being my first time through wasn't sure what to expect or what would happen. Once we got down there I felt at ease with the nurses and before I knew what the procedure was done. I have to thank everyone that was there for making this is good as it possibly could be.
Informed well of what was being done. Treatment of staff was extremely kind
Dr did a thorough review of my medical history and we discussed the colonoscopy procedure
GREAT DOCTOR. GREAT STAFF. VERY THOROUGH AND CARING.
Personable, prompt and efficient
Prepping for the procedure was not difficult. I was not awake for the procedure, and have no memory of it.
Arrived early, taken back and prepped, procedure was over and done before my scheduled time.
Was very impressed with how smoothly it went. Highly recommend this as opposed to in-hospital outpatient!
Very professional and friendly.
Dr Fowler listened to my issues, scheduled t st and came up with treatment
Going to undergo procedure with Dr Barry & staff is always a warm welcome. Like walking into Cheers and a big hello warms your soul!
Very punctual, ahead of time that was allotted. Very concerned and didn’t waste anytime with scheduling upcoming test.
Smooth in and out. No issues afterwards.
Fast, courteous staff.
This man knows what he is doing. Great Doctor. Actually will listen to what you are saying.
Doctor Cyzner & the nursing staff, along with the anesthesiologist were great! All were kind, attentive, and caring. the anesthesiologist was hilarious! the nursing staff were on point & respectful.
The only issue that comes to mind, is the scheduler with whom i spoke with. appeared to be a 3rd party from across the pond. As I spoke with & questioned the "prep" prescription, he challenged me and said my insurance would pay for it! Well, my insurance paid $150 & i had to pay $60. (PLENVU) - unbelievable! nor did the product work for me and will require procedure to be done AGAIN! ugh.
This prescription torn my hinny up - red ass cheeks and hemorrhoids! I recommend, in the patient "prep" instructions to include "hinny" care such as Desitin or Balmex! Something to protect the hinny!
Overall, i am satisfied with the procedure staff & Doctor. it is what it is. i will continue to have my colonoscopy done as part of my wellness examination - it is necessary!
Everything went so smoothly with my procedure, from beginning to end.
Dr. Glen Portwood and his team were excellent durning my visit. I had a great team where everyone was very supportive and worked together. They made my procedure stress free; from check-in to discharge. The the check-in, per-procedure, procedure and the recovery teams deserve more than 5 stars. Even though the lab sent me results; Dr. Glen Portwood,MD sent me a letter with my final results.
My first experience went smoothly. Dr. Natanya is a highly skilled and experienced physician. Great bedside manners and was reassuring.
Excellent service and procedure.
remembers me, communicates well, understands, has same goal to get me to a better place, feeling better, functioning mad normal as possible. LISTENS
Dr Deal is very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He is the best GI doctor.
Rita N Y.
My experience at the facility with the checking, nurses and doctors was great - top notch. Follow-up was good. Only reason for four stars was the experience leading up to the procedure. When I first booked the appointment, I received a confirmation email with a link to the instructions in the body. I had to reschedule my appointment. I created an account on your patient portal and filled out the information. As my appointment approached, I looked for pre-procedure instructions in the portal, none were posted - a big miss as far as I'm concerned. I didn't receive an email leading up to the procedure with instructions. Good thing I remembered the initial email from four month before and was able to locate it (took some effort). I suggest you post the instructions in the patient portal to make it easy. Other than filling out the medical history info, the portal offers nothing. Besides that minor inconvenience, the overall experience from booking through the procedure was very good. Dr. Narang and the staff at the center were great. Will come back for my next coloscopy.
Dr Rothwell was fantastic about understanding my cardiac issues and my concerns about my colonoscopy. I highly recommend Dr Rothwell.
The care given was reassuring and the whole experience went well.
Welcoming staff, short wait time, and Dr. Schneider talked to me - not at me. My visit was brief and yet we covered everything that was necessary plus something else the nurse and doctor noticed as a concern. I'm very happy with Dr. Schneider and this practice.
They were quick, listened to my concerns, and got my extra procedures scheduled fast.
It was a very good experence.
There are always kind and warm people in the office who make me feel comfortable.
Other patients were ahead of me; felt like I waited forever.
A good visit
Dr narang is truly a life saver and one of the most humble, friendly, above and beyond!! I’m so glad that I was blessed to have him as a doctor
Very satisfied with visit! Happy with doctor and very pleased with staff.
Professional, knowledgeable, friendly
First time meeting Dr.Patel.He.was.a delight. My only complaint was my appointment was at 11:10,approximately an hour later I actually saw the doctor. Better time management is needed.
I have been with Dr. Colvin and his team since 2003 and was so sorry to have to give them up when I moved. I am hoping that I can find someone new who is just as caring and concerned about his patient's wellbeing as Dr. Colvin. 10 stars!!!
Very pleased with the expertise of Dr. Patel
The doctor and staff made me feel at ease and were very professional.
My visit was just a consultation but Dr Patel was very pleasant and courteous. He answered my questions and explained everything. He made me feel very comfortable talking with him.
Dr. Cyzner said I don't need medicine just coffee and Miralax. I'm back to same symptoms as before. I'm grateful he removed precancerous polyp.
World-class service and professionalism! I very recently had an endoscopy and colonoscopy at the same time with Dr. Jimoh and his staff at the Huntersville, NC facility. The front desk staff, nursing staff, and procedure staff and of course Dr. Jimoh were superb! I had great peace of mind after first meeting Dr. Jimoh to conduct the procedures. Thank you to all involved! Respectfully yours, retired military officer.
on time, felt comfortable with Dr.Cyzner, thorough
Very down to earth conversation. No pressure just a friendly visit
Listened very closely to my concerns. Very nice, knowledgeable and professional.
Dr. Patel made me feel like I was his only patient. He really took the time to listen, sympathize, and offer a solution. Hands down a great experience.
I had a great experience with Dr. Patel. I have been patient here for many years. I loved Dr. Purdum and I miss him. I feel I will continue to get great medical care from Dr. Patel.
Amazing. What would have been a tramadic experience I was treated with kindness and care
Amber is fantastic. She takes her time to really listen to me and she wants to make me feel better. She always replies back to me in a timely matter and seems genuinely concerned about my health.
I love her personality and the way she talks like a real person and not in doctor terms.
I highly recommend her.
Fast, easy, and painless! As good as this kind of thing can be.
Professional - personable - helpful
The doctor, nurses and staff were all great.
clean bill of health
Very good people
all good. very helpful
staff and all the team were very nice.
Dr.Colvin has performed several colonoscopies for me as of this date. I am very happy with him and his staff. He is knowledgeable, kind, and I feel comfortable with him and his staff. The facility is clean and pleasant, and I always feel as if I am the only patient there. Thank you to All
Everything went great, everyone is very comforting. I always feel at ease. Thank you for being so good at your job.
Everything went as expected
Very pleasant and helpful. This includes not only Dr. Jimoh but his support staff as well.
Had a great experience with Dr. Portwood
Dr Fowler was very professional and courteous. Highly recommend
Excellent experience, Dr. Jimoh was very professional and reassuring as were all the staff.
Charming, Knowledgeable, easy to talk with.
Quick painless procedure, attentive nurses and staff
Wonderful visit with Dr. Deal as always. He wants to know how I am feeling and how I am doing on the medication he has prescribed. He also asks if there is anything else I need to discuss with him. He is very pleased with the results and plans to see me again in 6 months. Very pleasant gentleman.
I have been a patient of Dr. Fowler for over 30 years. Any other questions.
This have been one of the worst experiences at any Doctor visit since I relocated to Charlotte. Doctor P. Enter into the examination room his speech and body language was already combative, he never introduced himself he talked about his colleagues. I explained to him my symptoms his response to me was what do you want me to do wave a magic wand to make you feel better, he never exam me,this man made me feel uncomfortable in my skin.he wrote a prescription and ordered a cat scan which I had to just about begged him to do. I didn't take the prescription he gave me because I didn't have any trust in him. After leaving his office I went to E.R for treatment Doctor Patel lack empathy for his patients and have poor bedside manners
Excellent care from Dr Patel & all staff at Atrium Endoscopy Center.
Very informative and learned some things
Dr. Porthwood was very professional and courteous in all respects.
As always great care. Full explanations on procedures, always concise follow up.
Excellent provider and staff.
Excellent experience as always with Dr. Thompson
Appointment was timely and Geovanna was very helpful with my symptons.
Dr Colvin is a very caring provider. He is very attentive to my needs and always takes the time to listen to my questions and concerns and then answers them. I would give him a ten if I could!! Excellent bedside manners!!
I seriously appreciate Dr. Fowler - and how well he has taken care of my health issues (past and present). He's personable - but very diligent- and proactive.
The doctor is great. Most of the staff, don't seem to know what they are doing. It's really sad!
Everyone I enter acted with were very nice and helpful. Dr. Rothwell was very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend her to anyone.
I saw Dr Jimoh yesterday for my 3rd visit. I have suffered with my problem for many many years and have seen colon recital doctors, several gastroenterologists but never have I had someone listen to my complete story, ask questions and seem to know immediately what was wrong. I have new meds and from the very first day I was so much better. In my opinion he is the very best and also friendly and easy to talk to about delicate subjects. I’ll never go anywhere else for gastro problems!
Procedure is always quick and easy once at the office. Dr Deal is easy to engage and always professional
I've been seeing Dr. Thompson for colonoscopies for a long time. He's a very caring Doctor. He listens to, and hears, his patients.
He always makes me feel comfortable prior to the procedure, and I'm well taken care of by his staff. I would highly recommend seeing him for any and all digestive, or any related problems you may have!!
Dr. Dense seems very concerned about my problem that I have and tryi to get on right treatment plan
Professional and knd
I appreciate Dr Chand’a professional manner as well as his entire and capable staff. I found them very willing to work seamlessly with the local Charlotte area Veterans Administration, which can be challenging at times. The fact that Dr Chand, and Carolina Digestive can negotiate these choppy waters is a testament to their commitment to the good health of vets.
He was a great doctor and really listened to me. Very professional, and the office staff was really sweet and easy to talk to.
Pamela F .
Finally getting some answers.
Met with Dr. Deal and had a very pleasant meeting with him and he explained everything I needed to know.
The front office was cordial and my doctor showed great concern for my health challenge.
Thelma O W.
Everyone was great. Procedure went very well.
Very professional procedure
Best experience ever.
I like my doctor and feel like he is very knowledgeable in his service
Very professional staff!
Very good experience. Dr. Portwood has given me treatment that has relieved years suffering from UC. It's like a renewal. Can't get any better than that !
Glen is such an excellent listener! He takes the time he needs to ensure you leave his office assured it’s hard to find Compassionate doctors willing to spend more than five minutes but Glen makes you feel you are his only patient!! So grateful to have him as my doctor…
Excellent and compassionate physician!
He answer all my questions
I got there early for the procedure and they must have been running ahead of schedule because it wasn’t long before they took me back and everything was over well before I anticipated. Everyone was nice and very helpful with answers to questions.
Happy, competent staff, quick procedure and great feedback from Dr Jimoh.
Love Dr. Colvin and all of his team. Supper nice. Recommend to anyone.
Dr Chand explained everything well
Went in for a pre colonoscopy visit. Doctor Colvin was very professional and easy to talk with. Would recommend him and his practice.
Getting a call back before the procedure was tough.
All of the nurses and the doctor were very personable and professional. The anesthesiologist was excellent too. He calmed my nerves while I waited .
I had an endoscopy at Billingsley. Dr. Patel explained what he found and offered additional helps. His medical team there were extremely professional and kind. I would give five stars to him and his team.
Best of care and concern by Dr P for my wellbeing!
Excellent care. Attentive staff. Good bedside manner. In and out without complications.
Professional,respectful,excellent care. Thanks to all staff members.
professional and effect
Everything when great
Dr. Cyzner was very professional,explained the procedure and the results.
I would also like mention the entire staff there how everyone spoke to me and explained their responsibilities of my procedure and how they were going to do each step.
Dr. Cyzner was absolutely wonderful.
I enjoyed my first visit with Dr. Patel.He seemed truly interested in me as a patient. Seemed knowledgeable and as also very pleasant to talk,with.Now I am scheduled for an endoscopy by him, hoping for good tesukts.
I find his style very refreshing and informative. He answers all my questions and explains things with words that a layman can understand. I'm glad my PCP suggested him as my replacement for Dr. Perdum. Very satisfied.
Fortunate to have Dr Narang as my GI doctor.
EVERYONE was nice and professional and took away my fears. I got exactly what I prayed for before I left home. All were warm and made me feel at ease prior to and going into my procedure. I am very happy with Dr. Narang and I trust him as he knows my family history. I feel comfortable and trust that he understands my concerns.
Kind, positive, and clear with explanations. Did not rush us.
Dr Fowler is always very attentive and very polite. He listens to my concerns.
But I felt like a truck hit me after the procedure
It was very a very good experience.
My experience was excellent. Everybody was very helpful. Courteous and kind
It was good
Dr. Jimoh strived to get me the digestive healthcare I needed and wanted, I searched for answers for years having severe stomach pain that made me pass out over ten times with no help in sight until I found this doctor, he reassured me that we would find an answer to what was causing my pain and he kept his word. He was able to do testing and he ruled out many different issues and determined that I had IBS, he and his staff sent me information on how to diet properly to help treat this condition as well as giving me a treatment plan with medication my primary doctor prescribed. He is one of the best and I believe he firmly cares about his patients.
Nice and pleasant
The best colonoscopy experience ever! (Third time) Dr. Cyzner was excellent, and I am most appreciative that he could do my procedure in the endoscopy facility, rather than in a hospital. Thanks very much, and many thanks to the support staff as well.
A blast…and I don’t have to come back for 5 years
Staff was friendly and the information from the doctor was thoroughly explained

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Preserved roses generally do not require any maintenance. However, to best retain their elegance, vitality and natural beauty, as well as keeping them in the best condition for a long time, you just have to follow these simple tips. In short, keep them indoors and away from direct sunlight and water, place them in a cool and dry area of the house, avoid pressing or crushing their petals and use a cool and dry air stream to clean them every month.


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This generator is equipped with a powerful 212cc Hyundai engine, which provides a maximum output of 3800W and a continuous output of 3.8kW. This ensures that you have enough power to run essential appliances and equipment, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, power tools, and more.
One of the standout features of this generator is its inverter technology, which provides clean and stable power. This makes it safe to use with sensitive electronics, such as laptops, smartphones, and televisions, without the risk of damaging them. The inverter technology also ensures that the generator operates quietly, making it ideal for use in residential areas or during nighttime.
The P1 P4000i generator is designed with convenience in mind. It features a user-friendly control panel that allows you to easily start and stop the generator, monitor the fuel level, and check the power output. The panel also includes multiple outlets, including two 230V sockets and a 12V DC socket, providing versatility for various power needs.
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Cambridge’s debate of bike lanes vs. businesses, seen by an ex-Western Massachusetts resident
For the past several months I have read about the controversy surrounding whether there should be bike lanes installed throughout the city. One side says it’s going to lose business due to the lack of parking, and the other side says it’s about public safety for bikers. To me both sides are reacting unnecessarily to perceived fears and neither side is talking to one another – and the city isn’t willing to compromise and really take its time in implementing the Cycling Safety Ordinance, especially since its own law says it has about five years to implement it.
To me as a former Western Massachusetts resident and former human rights and disability commissioner, the big elephant in the room that no one is talking about is the lack of transit options for non-bike riders. When I see bike lanes I smile, because they make cities look nice, provide riders with their own lane and keep riders separated from busy traffic. I am neither for or opposed to bike lanes – the issue for me is moot – but to liberals and arch environmentalists concerned about climate change, this is considered a win in this fight. To me it’s not a win at all, just a cosmetic Band-Aid on the bigger problem: Why do people drive cars in the first place?
Because for many, especially those in Western Massachusetts who struggle each day to get around, it is their lifeline; the car is their best friend. It’s the only way to get to doctor’s appointments, work and grocery shopping. Biking isn’t an option for most people because the roads aren’t designed for that; people are older, disabled or low-income and can’t afford a good bike to handle the rigors of U.S. roads. And public transit barely runs on time or beyond 9 p.m. to most places, especially toward the hill towns with older populations. When I was a disability commissioner for Easthampton, we had to fight tooth and nail in 2018 to keep the only town buses, a village bus and a regular 40-footer to Holyoke, from being cut back dramatically to almost nothing.
I decided years ago that I would no longer drive a car due to unaffordability and a desire for exercise, but in Western Massachusetts that was nearly impossible – as with most of the United States. So I moved to Cambridge, where despite the dirty subway cars and overcrowded buses I can move around freely and be independent. My bike helps get me to places I need to go also, with or without a bike lane; many places I go, there isn’t one. In short, until we address the problem of how people get around without cars, until we start enforcing traffic laws on out-of-control drivers and daredevil teenage bikers, until the public learns and respects that cars and bikes must share the road safely through education and cooperation, there’s no amount of bike lanes that will change our car culture. Businesses are not to blame for that. Reactionary signs, throwing trash at people, name calling and yelling at people with bike helmets at Dunkin’ Donuts is unacceptable and immature. We are all adults, and we should be able to accept different points of view on such a minor issue and to accept defeat with grace and respect. No one, businesses or bikers, is going to win 100 percent on this, but as we debate bike lanes, we miss the larger picture: How do we create bold and groundbreaking initiatives to once and for all make it so using a car isn’t the first and only option for people? A bike lane isn’t going to achieve that.
Doug Ross, Huron Avenue


text: I have a set of 4, stock, silver steel wheels off an '08 GMC 3500HD truck. These are standard 8x6.5" bolt pattern, and have a good offset, so they will work on most 8 lug trucks. These came off with like 200 miles on the truck and have been sitting. I have all 4 chrome center caps, and I believe all the lug nuts. I WILL split up. I can text pictures. Wheels alone - $100 (all 4) Center caps alone - $40 (all 4) Lug nuts alone - $15 (all 32) Everything (4 wheels, 4 caps, 32 lug nuts) - $125 Trades welcome. I need a pair of binos, GPS, guns, ammo, offroad stuff....any offer considered!

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About Tl 1401 Sw 2nd St
Flat R-3 multi-family zoned lot in the heart of Newport, and right on the edge of Nye Beach. City utilities available at the street, loads of potential as a future site for much needed additional housing within city limits! Adjacent church building and .19 acre lot are being marketed separately, or buy together as a package for $580K and save.
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This section gives an in-depth description of the services of the Sirikata system. Each service is broken down into a number of components, each of which are also described in detail. This section should be used as a guide for understanding what component provides each aspect of the high-level services and how these components interact. This is not a code reference, although it will provide some pointers so you can jump from the description of a component to its code.
Sirikata provides the basic services and functionality needed by virtual world applications. Applications tie these services together and build on top of them to provide a unique experience to end users.
Sirikata breaks an entire virtual world system -- including the components executed by end users -- into three high level services: the object hosts, the space, and the content distribution network. These services loosely correspond to computation, communication, and storage, respectively.
To deploy a virtual world application, the application developer will provide a single space service (possibly distributed across many servers) which is, in some sense, the "world." Depending on the application, the provider might also run object hosts, which connect to the space and run objects provided by the world (the scenery and bots in a game, for example), and a CDN to handle storage of large, static data, such as geometry, textures, and prerecorded audio. As described later, clients connect to the world by running an object host locally which, at a minimum, simulates their avatar or camera object.
This high level description leaves out a lot of detail, but gives an idea of what is involved in building and deploying a virtual world using Sirikata. Note that this configuration isn't the only one possible -- for instance, a CDN might not be provided and all resources might either be directly deivered, as in a procedurally defined world, or the provider might not provide a CDN, relying on users to find hosting, for example via web hosting. In this manual we hope to describe the most common deployment, making note of alternatives where appropriate.
With this high level context, the following describes each of these components in a bit more detail, but focuses on each of their external interfaces. For details on the internal architectures of these components, including ways in which they can be customized and extended, see their corresponding architecture pages:


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Occupational hazards that can affect fertility OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS THAT CAN AFFECT FERTILITY
Certain kinds of work may be linked with reduced fertility for both partners. This is backed up by substantial research.
For example, professional drivers spend long hours sitting which can result in a lower sperm count and higher numbers of abnormal sperm.
Likewise, welders exposed to intense heat may have reduced quantity and quality of sperm. In the same way, firefighters face intense heat, and they are also exposed to a large variety of chemicals which affect their fertility. Indeed, any man who works in a hot environment (such as a foundry or bakery) could find that his sperm production decreases.
Agricultural workers exposed to pesticides and other chemicals have low sperm counts. Research also shows that their partners have a high rate of miscarriages. In 1991, 1,500 men in Costa Rica became sterile after being exposed to a pesticide used to treat bananas. Other pesticides, such as DBCP (dibromochloropropane), have caused changes in sperm counts, of which were reversible after exposure had stopped. Women exposed to pesticides can have problems conceiving and an increase in miscarriages.
Healthcare workers can be exposed to waste anaesthetic gases, ethylene oxide, cytostatic drugs, mercury and X-rays. And, as we have already seen, s and their assistants experience fertility problems due to the mercury in amalgam fillings.
Painters and printers are exposed to solvents and pigments which can affect male fertility.
Women who are exposed to chemicals and heavy metals often have problems with their menstrual cycle, experiencing hormone imbalances and miscarriages, while taking longer to get pregnant.
Problems with fertility can occur if you or your partner works with lead (used to make storage batteries), radiation, pesticides and/or solvents. For example, workers in drycleaners and hairdressers come into contact with a wide range of chemicals.
In 1997 the Lancet, the leading medical journal, published a whole range of occupations and their implications for fertility. Agents toxic to sperm included inorganic mercury, dibromochloropropane, ethylene dibromide, ethylene glycol ethers, chloropropene and carbon disulfide. Certain other occupational risks were found, including heat, strenuous work, ionising radiation, exposure to lead, antineoplastic agents, waste anaesthetic gases, ethylene oxide, methyl mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls and carbon monoxide.
Visual Display Units
Like televisions, VDUs produce a range of electromagnetic radiation frequencies, including ultraviolet, infrared, microwave, radio frequency and extra low frequency (ELF). Even though so many workers, male and female, now sit in front of a screen all day, surprisingly little is known about the impact of VDUs on health and fertility.
The Health and Safety Executive, the UK's main workers' watchdog, found no evidence of an increased miscarriage risk among VDU operatives in a 1992 survey. But other studies point to dangers.
The length of time spent at the computer may be the key. One study found that women who spent more than 20 hours a week in front of the screen had twice as many miscarriages as non-VDU workers. But under 20 hours there was no increased risk. Researchers have also found that not only are miscarriages correlated to the amount of time spent on a VDU but also the same for premature births and stillbirths. Out of those spending up to 6 hours a day at a computer 66 per cent had a problem relating to either a miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth compared to only 25 per cent for those women spending one hour a day on a VDU.
A number of studies on women VDU workers have also considered stress as a contributing factor to fertility problems. Working at a screen means that women can be sitting in the same position for long hours, doing repetitive work, and often under time pressure.
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The firm holds expertise in the automobile industry and is a distinguished automaker throughout the world. Though not in the news like other Japanese brands like Honda, Toyota and Mitsubishi yet Isuzu is a reputed firm in the heavy duty business. It really is a trusted name in the automobile industry and enjoys a market share that is competitive. Reliability and efficacy are reported to be the conspicuous traits of a vehicle made under the brand name of Isuzu. We describe Isuzu as an active player in the automaker business which is there for more than 90 years now. With special expertise in the auto accessories and components making Isuzu is regarded as the best option for a wide range of auto accessories notably diesel engines.
Through many changes, Isuzu went over the period of time in the sort of ownership and brand name. Though it was in 1949 when the company started using Isuzu as company name and we call it Isuzu Motors Limited the operations began somewhere in 1916. Isuzu so is among the oldest players in the automobile industry of Japan. Though trucks make the most for Isuzu production and sales yet there are small Isuzu automobiles like Impulse, Stylus, and i- Symbol that also is quite popular among people. Various other well-known cars which might be fabricated under the brand name of Isuzu are Ascender, Trooper, and Axiom.
Isuzu is also known as the largest medium duty trucks of the world and is the strategic partner for the auto brand General Motors that were famed. As a matter of fact, GM holds 12% share of Isuzu. An efficiency of Isuzu auto parts makes the reason behind GM to favor the brand over other names in the industry. It won’t be incorrect to say that it is the auto accessories that recognize Isuzu as an automaker.
Commercial vehicles and diesel engines are said to be the competitive products of Isuzu. An Isuzu vehicle is an automobile that’s specially made to leave the amazing performance. Nevertheless regardless of how efficient a car is and whatever latest technology it applies there is no end to changing needs and the auto accessories that are arising. It thus becomes crucial to have those new parts implanted into your vehicle to keep it performing at optimum level. Whatever brand of automobile you have it is needed to be equipped with aftermarket parts and proper accessories. When it is about auto accessories there isn’t any reason for you to not go for the Isuzu aftermarket components that are second to none. You can buy these from the official retailers or can use technology to place an order online. Only make sure you do a little research that what real Isuzu accessory you need; you’ll be amazed by the fantastic experience it leaves in terms of performance and dependability.


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75 Percent Tax On French Rich Overturned
Paris — France’s planned new tax on the rich was ruled void yesterday by a 12-member panel that is the country’s highest authority on constitutional issues.
The Constitutional Council in Paris handed down a decision declaring that parts of the 2013 finance bill passed by the French parliament amounted to unconstitutional taxation. The government of President Francois Hollande immediately said it would introduce amendments.
Hollande came to power this year promising to increase taxes on the wealthy. Under the bill, income above 1 million euros ($1.32 million) annually was to be taxed at 75 percent.
Movie actor Gerard Depardieu is among outraged millionaires who have adopted tax domiciles in Belgium to avoid such high taxes.
The Constitutional Council comprises former presidents and other senior public figures.

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A mysterious map, pirates, and pieces of eight! When young Jim Hawkins finds a map to pirates’ gold he starts on an adventure that takes him from his English village to a desert island with the murderous Black Dog, half-mad Ben Gunn, and (of course) Long John Silver. Arr Jim lad! R.L. Stevenson (1850-1894) was born in Scotland and traveled extensively in California and the south Pacific.
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“Like the best of children’s literature, then and now, Treasure Island looks to lure its young readers into the adult world, not to cosset them from it. For all the violence, Jim learns to be brave and resourceful, to stand up to bullies, to keep his word, to help his impoverished mother, to deal with loss and betrayal. He learns not to trust strangers and even to be merciful.”
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|Renzo Podesta; Inset: W. Scott Forbes|
There's a perverse romance to the rock 'n' roll aesthetic of living fast, dying young and leaving a beautiful corpse. The fatalistic edict is both empowering and life-affirming, even if it's ultimately just an over-the-top, immature "fuck you" to one's mortality. It's an idea that has so attached itself to the rock star lifestyle it's spawned fascinating artifacts like the 27 Club
, the running list of talented, charismatic musicians who never made it past the age of 27.
This is the jumping off point for 27
, a four-issue Image Comics miniseries from writer Charles Soule
and artist Renzo Podesta
that hits stores next week. The series focuses on Will Garland, a guitarist who is setting the music world on fire. He's just turned 27, and strange things are starting to happen. Is he about to become an unwilling member of the 27 Club?
In an e-mail interview, Soule talks about his music background and the mythology surrounding the live fast, die young mantra of rock 'n' roll. He also discusses the challenges of portraying the power of music in the soundless medium of comic books.
OC Weekly: Give the elevator pitch for 27. What type of story are you hoping to tell with this series?
|Art: Renzo Podesta; Words: Charles Soule|
Charles Soule: 27 is a story about a supposed curse affecting some of the most brilliant musicians and artists in popular culture, causing them to die at age 27. We're talking about Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison--and there are many more. In my story, a famous guitar player named Will Garland turns 27, and his life start to fall apart. Various spooky things happen, and he realizes he's going to be the newest member of the 27 Club. From there, it's about him trying to beat the "curse" and live to see 28.
It's a story about music, and creativity, and fame, and losing fame, and what you might do to get it back. It's also exciting and cool and like the best concert you've ever been to--in comics form.Talk a little bit about your background in music. What music inspires you? What music, if any, inspired the creation of this series? Do you listen to a certain type of music when you write?
CS: Well, I've been playing music in one form or another since I was 3 years old--my mom had me learning violin way back then. I'm no prodigy, though. (I think I was pretty terrible.) I played classical music through high school and college and got into rock and jazz once I was in high school--mostly because of the girls factor. I started playing guitar around that time, and I studied composition in college. I still do a ton with it. I play in bands and compose various things. Music is probably always going to be a huge part of my life.
I'm inspired by musicianship. I know how hard you have to work to become a brilliant musician or singer or songwriter, and when I see someone who has clearly put years into their art, it's always very inspiring. In other words, I'd take Van Halen over the Sex Pistols any day of the week. Not to say punk isn't awesome, but it's just a different thing.
As far as the music that inspired 27--well, like I said, I've been playing music since I was
literally a toddler, in all different genres. As part of that, I was exposed to the mythology of
rock music--and it's broad and deep, let me tell you. It includes everything from Ozzy biting
the head off a bat to Led Zep's satanic messages buried in their records. In particular, there
are many stories about the great guitarists. I love all that stuff, being a guitarist myself, so I
think it's really just the lore of rock music in general that inspired the story. There's a reason superstars are called "rock gods," you know?
I tend to listen to old favorites when I write, records I can sort of slip on like a blanket. If it's
too new, I tend to listen to the music instead of writing, and that doesn't work as well. For 27, I listened to a lot of Hendrix, Van Halen, Cream ... you know, guitar hero stuff!
In the series, you play with the mythology surrounding rock superstars not making it past the age of 27. What is it about that "better to burn out than to fade away" philosophy that's so alluring to rock stars?
It's youth. Youth is hot, youth is sexy, and it's not like we don't all have models of what happens when young superstars get old. It's hard to age gracefully in showbiz, particularly if you're in rock music. Now, I can't speak for every rock star out there, especially since I haven't been one, but the idea that no matter how big you are, there's always a new crop of kids coming up behind you, ready to push you off your pedestal. When you're young and in the thick of that, the idea of 40 years or more sitting around remembering your glory days has to sound pretty grim.
Why do you think myth-making is so strong in rock music? How do you try to tap into that with Garland's attempt to recapture his music career?