Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating this week's launch of Bravely Default II with a new Spirit Board event. The event kicks off at 10 PM PT tomorrow, February 25, and introduces the four Heroes of Light from Square Enix's newest Switch RPG as Spirits. The heroes are paired up to make two different Spirits: Seth & Gloria and Elvis & Adelle. Each of those will appear periodically on the Spirit Board throughout the event. You'll also earn extra Spirit Points each time you defeat the new Bravely Default Spirits. The event runs until 10 PM PT on March 2. Bravely Default II launches for Switch on February 26. Despite the number in its title, it's actually the third proper installment in its series thus far, following the original Bravely Default and its sequel, Bravely Second. Bravely Default II is also a self-contained adventure, featuring an original cast of characters and story. Ahead of Bravely Default II's release, Square Enix recently shared a new trailer … [Read more...] about Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Adding Bravely Default 2 Spirits This Week
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Hennessy becomes NBA’s first global spirits partner
Kindly Share This Story: …Multiyear Partnership Expansion Makes Hennessy the “Official Spirit of the NBA” Worldwide Hennessy, the world’s best-selling cognac, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a global expansion of their partnership, making Hennessy the “Official Spirit of the NBA” worldwide. The multiyear agreement, which marks the league’s first-ever global partnership with a spirits brand, ushers in the next chapter of Hennessy’s relationship with the NBA and expands on the North American deal that was announced in February 2020. READ ALSO: Visa announces 2021 edition of Visa Everywhere Initiative “We are honored by the distinction as the first global spirit partner in the NBA’s history,” said Julie Nollet, Hennessy global CMO. “The NBA is more than basketball, and Hennessy is more than cognac. We represent global communities, and this partnership empowers us to support a game and culture that brings people … [Read more...] about Hennessy becomes NBA’s first global spirits partner
US companies continue to see tremendous investment opportunities in Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the US-Vietnam diplomatic relations, US companies shared with Hanoitimes their expectations about opportunities for their investment expansions in Vietnam. Dr. Mason Cobb, chairman of Victoria Healthcare International Clinics After Vietnam achieved the middle income status and ODA decreased, the Vietnamese government became more accommodating for investment and that continues to this day. Dr. Mason Cobb, chairman of Victoria Healthcare International Clinics However, it is still not a truly level playing field with local companies. The attitude and perception, and spirit of cooperation has become much warmer and more understanding than during that difficult middle period. More importantly, the company’s mission in healthcare as primarily helping Vietnam build a world-class healthcare system. To that end, the company brings Vietnamese to the US and bring educational and other assets to Vietnam to … [Read more...] about US companies continue to see tremendous investment opportunities in Vietnam
Vernon Reid and the Power of Comic Book Complexity
By Michael A. Friedman “Look in my eyes, what do you see? The cult of personality . I know your anger , I know your dreams . I’ve been everything you want to be. I’m the cult of personality.” — from “ Cult of Personality ” by Living Colour There is something enticing about viewing the world in simplistic all-or-none terms of “good” and “evil.” We love seeing ourselves as righteous and perfect, while viewing those with whom we have conflict as villainous and devoid of moral value. Why get involved in the stickiness of the complexity of human interaction? And often we choose our entertainment based on our desire for this fantasy world. Good guys versus bad guys, cops versus robbers, superheroes versus villains — these are the dichotomies that pervade our cultural landscape. Source: Photo by Travis Shinn Who doesn’t love seeing a bad guy get their due in a television show or movie? And the more intense the retribution, the better – because if … [Read more...] about Vernon Reid and the Power of Comic Book Complexity
Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama’s slapdown over journo blacklist
BEVAN READ/stuff.co.nz The Fijian charm was turned up this afternoon as John Key makes the first visit by a New Zealand Prime Minister to Fiji in over a decade. Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has delivered an extraordinary diplomatic slapdown at an event intended to honour John Key, defending his 2006 coup and standing firm over his blacklist of some New Zealand media. In a lengthy speech justifying his actions in seizing the country by force and rejecting allegations of human rights abuses, Bainimarama defended his ban on some New Zealand media, including TVNZs' Barbara Dreaver. The speech was delivered at a formal State banquet honouring Key as the first New Zealand prime minister to visit Fiji in a decade. It appeared to be a direct swipe at Key, who had repeated just ahead of the banquet that he intended raising the media blacklist with Bainimarama in the hope he would drop it as a gesture of goodwill. READ MORE Cocktails and kava - how New York … [Read more...] about Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama’s slapdown over journo blacklist
Niger Delta militants return, vow to destroy all infrastructure in Lagos, Abuja
Kindly Share This Story: By Nwafor Sunday The Niger Delta militants Tuesday threatened to destroy all the Federal government infrastructures in Lagos and Abuja over alleged marginalization of the region and failing to deliver on the amnesty programme. Disclosing this in a video posted on Africa Independent Television (AIT) Twitter handle, the Supreme Egbesu Liberation Fighters complained bitterly against the Federal Government, noting that: “After accepting the amnesty pact, till date, there are no schools, no potable water, no light, no hospital and access roads for our people to enjoy”. Reading through a book, the supposed leader with mask opined: ”The military that ought to protect properties has turned themselves into militaries of killing, raping and maiming innocent individuals and rending our youths jobless. “So many others have decided to treat us in the same manner. Don’t worry because we are coming to destroy all your infrastructures in … [Read more...] about Niger Delta militants return, vow to destroy all infrastructure in Lagos, Abuja
Help Nigerian Disabilities Commission from its leadership crises — Group begs NASS
Kindly Share This Story: By Abayomi Adeshida, Abuja The President of the Senate, Alhaji Ahmed Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has been urged to activate the constitutional powers through the special intervention by the Senate President and the House Committee on disabilities to prevent a leadership crisis that is brewing in the Nigerian Disability Commission to prevent erosion of the legacy which took over two decades to achieve for the disability community in Nigeria. These were contained in a statement that was widely circulated in the media and signed by the President, President Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities International, Inc, Chief Eric Ufom. In the statement which was done for a non-profit body based in Houston, Texas, Chief Ufom reasoned that unless the leadership of the legislative arm of government takes wade into the crises once and for all, and acts through the special … [Read more...] about Help Nigerian Disabilities Commission from its leadership crises — Group begs NASS
House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans
Members of a House subcommittee Wednesday debated the merits of legislation that would establish a federal commission to explore reparations for Black Americans, marking the first time the panel has held a hearing on the topic since 2019. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual hearing to discuss a bill first introduced by the late Rep. John Conyers John James Conyers House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans House subpanel to hold hearing on reparations for Black Americans Bottom line MORE (D-Mich.) in 1989. The legislation has never received a floor vote. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Sheila Jackson Lee House Judiciary split on how to address domestic extremism The Hill's Morning Report - Democrats ready mammoth relief bill for 10-day sprint House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans MORE (D-Texas) reintroduced the measure, H.R. 40, in … [Read more...] about House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans
‘Luca’ Teaser: Disney And Pixar Announce Voice Cast, Unveil Trailer For Upcoming Animated Feature
Jacob Tremblay , Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Marco Barricelli and Jim Gaffigan will be featured in the voice cast of the upcoming Disney-Pixar animated feature film Luca . The cast, along with a teaser trailer and poster, was unveiled today. Watch the teaser above, and see additional photos below. Disney and Pixar describe Luca as “a fun and heartwarming story about friendship, stepping out of your comfort zone and two teenage sea monsters who experience a life-changing summer.” Luca is directed by Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa ( La Luna ) and produced by Andrea Warren ( Lava, Cars 3 ). The cast and characters include: Jacob Tremblay ( Room, Wonder ) as Luca Paguro, a bright and inventive 13-year-old sea monster with endless curiosity—especially when it comes to the mysterious world above the sea; Jack Dylan Grazer ( We Are Who We Are, Shazam ) voices Alberto Scorfano, an independent, free-spirited teenage sea … [Read more...] about ‘Luca’ Teaser: Disney And Pixar Announce Voice Cast, Unveil Trailer For Upcoming Animated Feature
Shaw’s record 227 extends Mumbai’s unbeaten run
VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY 2020-21 by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Share Tweet Shaw, who was captaining Mumbai for the first time in the absence of the rested Shreyas Iyer, registered the seventh-highest List A score. © Getty Group D Puducherry v Mumbai Captain Prithvi Shaw plundered an unbeaten 227* as Mumbai posted 457/4 and buried Puducherry under a mountain of runs to win by 233 and extend their unbeaten start to the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The final result of the game became but a footnote amid the statistical records stacked up in the first innings. Shaw, who was captaining Mumbai for the first time in the absence of the rested Shreyas Iyer, registered the seventh-highest List A score. He batted through the innings, studding his 152-ball knock with 31 fours and 5 sixes. In terms of strike-rates though, he was outdone on the day by Suryakumar Yadav who smashed 133 off 58 balls. The pair added 201 runs for the … [Read more...] about Shaw’s record 227 extends Mumbai’s unbeaten run