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Casio SA-76 | Mini Keyboard Review & Demo | 44-Keys 100 Sounds 10 Integrated Songs

There's no question that Amazon happens to be the primary place many people shop for goods, and that now includes keyboards. Huge amounts of keyboards are sold through Amazon every year.

We decided to go onto Amazon ourselves to see which digital pianos happen to be most popular and determine whether they're actually good buys, and whether or not they're worth all of the 5-Star reviews.

In today's article, we're going to look at one of Amazon's best sellers with the Casio SA-76 44-key portable keyboard.

Let's start with some background.

Casio SA-76 | General Background Battery Powered Option

The first thing that you should know is that this instrument does not come with a power adapter. It supports a power adaptor, but that's an optional extra that you'll have to add on if you want one. As long as you've got the right pin polarity and the right adapter size, pretty much any universal AC adapter will do the trick, so you don't necessarily need to add the Casio branded one.

You can also operate the Casio SA-76 with 6 AA batteries as the power supply, and that's probably the way most family's buying this for young kids will use it.

Super Affordable

The next thing worth noting about the Casio SA76 keyboard is how inexpensive it is. To be able to get something with any kind of piano function for under $100 is a big deal, and up here in Canada, it runs for around $70 CAD and $60 USD in the United States.

Accurate Tuning

It's easy to take for granted when you're playing on a $200, $300, or $400 musical electronic instrument that it happens to be in tune, but so many baby and toddler musical toys aren't even close to being in tune.

Some people might ask if that even matters, but if you're trying to give a young child a musical toy to start laying some musical foundation, it should absolutely play in tune.

Casio SA-76 - Key Specs Casio SA-76 - Key Specs 44 Note Keyboard with Mini Keys

The keyboard has 44 total notes, meaning it's half the number of keys you'd find on a normal piano or keyboard. The keys are also thinner and shorter, hence the name mini keys, as smaller size keys make it easier for small fingers to play. The keys are not touch-sensitive, but that's not going to matter for a young child beginner.

LCD Display

There's a helpful LCD display screen for navigating the different music options, and the interface, in general, is going to be very easy even for a young kid to use.

100 Sounds + 8 Note Polyphony

You have the option of 100 different tones to choose from, with 8 notes of polyphony. 8-note polyphony is not much but fine for the intended use of this beginner keyboard.

Built-In Songs & Rhythms

There are 10 built-in songs and 50 drum patterns, as well as a couple of different playing modes, and even a metronome.

Speakers

There are 2 small speakers and amps on each side, with a total of 2.4 watts of amplifier power.

Casio SA-76 - 3 Piano Modes Casio SA-76 - 3 Piano Modes Tone Mode

As mentioned, there are 100 sounds to choose from on this keyboard. Some of the sounds are quite convincing, while others definitely are not, but it's expected that an instrument this inexpensive would not have the most consistent sound quality.

Out of the 100 sounds, there's a mix of pianos, electric pianos, organ sounds, synthesizers, reeds, harmonica, brass, strings, guitar, bass, mallet instruments, and various others. All of this is available to you in Tone Mode.

Pattern Mode

The second mode on the keyboard is called Pattern Mode. Which is where you start getting into the rhythms. There are 50 drum patterns to choose from and have fun with and 5 drum pads.

Song Bank Mode

Then, there's a third mode called Song Bank Mode. There are 10 built-in songs that you can play back, and this is what is going to get toddlers up and dancing around the house. The songs are fun, high-energy, and perfect for getting a little one excited about music.

Who Is This Instrument For? Casio SA-76 - Young Beginners Best to Avoid If...

Who is this instrument for? Well, we can start by saying who it's not for. The Casio SA76 doesn't have any MIDI connectivity so anyone looking for a super inexpensive and compact MIDI controller or portable & arranger keyboard for production, this won't cut it.

While it is made for toddlers, it's also not the most durable, so the average 18-month-old wouldn't have a problem quickly breaking the keys, and that unfortunately won't be covered under warranty. You'll want to make sure your child is at an age where there a little more gentle with toys.

Young Beginners

So, we're left at this being aimed at young learners to see if there's some musical interest there, at the most basic of levels. This would be a really great gift for a young child, instead of a bit of a cop-out of a gift card, and having them interact with it even for a few minutes a day would probably be a good gauge of whether or not there's some early musical interest.

It's hard to pinpoint an exact appropriate age, but we'd probably it's going to be great for kids around 2 and a half years of age, up to about the age of 7. It's not quite technical enough to keep an older child interested since there's no Bluetooth or other connectors to get it working with a phone.

Perfect Musical Exposure Toy

For the price, this is a really good way to expose a child to some basic musical ideas that can serve as a great building block for furthering musical education.

The biggest downside is that there's no MIDI output which would have actually opened this up to a lot more power. There's no sustain pedal, but this isn't a big deal given the fact that the action isn't touch-sensitive.

Other than that, for what you're getting for the money, this is probably one of the best musical exposure toys on the market. And sure, you could jump for one of the Casiotone 61-key portable keyboard workstations or something from Yamaha that's a bit more substantial, but that's not really necessary.

Closing Remarks

Thanks for reading! We hope you've enjoyed this look at a popular seller on Amazon the Casio SA-76 Mini Keyboard. If you're a parent out there and you are looking for exactly what we're just described, hopefully, you found this helpful.

We'd recommend checking out the accompanying video for a more in-depth review and checking out the rest of our YouTube channel for more musical instrument reviews. Don't forget to visit our website for more article reviews.

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Celebrating 76 Years of FEBC PH & 46 Years of Papuri!: Feat. Campañer Family on Papuri! Radio Show

Jerick Combate Reforba

Introduction

Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Philippines, a beacon of Christian broadcasting, has reached a significant milestone—76 years of unwavering service in communicating Christ to the world. Founded on July 27, 1948, FEBC has dedicated itself to spreading the Gospel message, driven by the theme inspired by Philippians 1:6, “What He Began, He Will Complete.” This theme encapsulates the enduring mission and vision of FEBC as it continues to grow and evolve in its ministry.

The Legacy of Papuri!

One of the most remarkable aspects of FEBC’s history is Papuri! music ministry, which has been an integral part of the network for 46 years. Papuri! is more than just a music program; it is a movement that has brought together artists, composers, and listeners in a shared journey of faith and worship. Through its uplifting songs and inspiring messages, Papuri! has touched countless lives, providing a source of hope and encouragement to its audience.

The Campañer Family: A Testament of Dedication

A shining example of the dedication and talent within the Papuri! ministry is the Campañer family. Comprising Dennis Campañer, Charmaine Manalo-Campañer, and Trisha Denise, the family brings their musical gifts and heartfelt devotion to the Papuri! Radio Show’s Wednesday edition. Their contributions have enriched the program, creating a space where listeners can connect with God through music and testimony.

Dennis, with his profound musical skills, Charmaine, with her soulful voice, and Trisha Denise, with her youthful exuberance, form a trio that embodies the spirit of Papuri!. They serve not only as performers but as ministers, using their talents to convey God’s love and message to their audience.

The Papuri! Radio Show: A Daily Source of Inspiration

Airing every Monday to Friday at 4:30 PM on 702 DZAS FEBC Radyo TV - “Agapay ng Sambayanan”, the Papuri! Radio Show has become a staple for many listeners, not just in Mega Manila, but also the rest of our country and abroad. Positioned right after “Inspirations Unlimited,” the show seamlessly continues the flow of inspiration and spiritual nourishment. The Papuri! Radio Show is more than just a music program; it is a platform where life-changing, positive, and encouraging stories are shared.

The “Kwentong Papuri!” segment is particularly beloved by listeners every Wednesday. It provides a space for fans, artists, and composers to share their testimonies and the impact of Papuri! songs on their lives. These stories of transformation and hope resonate deeply with the audience, fostering a sense of community and shared faith.

Engaging with the Audience: Comments, Greetings, and Song Requests

The interactive nature of the Papuri! Radio Show is one of its strengths. Listeners are encouraged to send in their comments, greetings, and song requests, creating a dynamic and engaging broadcast. This interaction not only makes the listeners feel involved but also allows the hosts to address the immediate needs and emotions of their audience.

The show’s ability to adapt and respond to its listeners is a testament to its relevance and impact. Whether it’s a song request that brings comfort in a time of need or a greeting that connects distant friends and family, the Papuri! Radio Show meets its audience where they are, offering a sense of connection and community.

A Network of Hope: The Broader Impact of FEBC Philippines

Beyond the Papuri! Radio Show, FEBC Philippines continues to expand its reach through various programs and platforms. The FEBC PH Stream app is one such innovation, allowing listeners to access content anytime and anywhere. This technological advancement ensures that the message of Christ can reach even more people, breaking geographical barriers.

FEBC’s commitment to “communicating Christ in our world until all have heard” is evident in its diverse range of programs that cater to different demographics and needs. From news and public affairs to specialized religious programming, FEBC Philippines offers a comprehensive suite of content designed to inform, inspire, and transform.

Conclusion: Looking Ahead with Faith

As FEBC Philippines celebrates 76 years of ministry, it stands as a testament to God’s faithfulness and the power of the Gospel. The journey of FEBC, marked by its steadfast mission and innovative approach, continues to inspire and uplift. The legacy of Papuri! and the contributions of families like the Campañers highlight the enduring impact of music in ministry.

Looking ahead, FEBC Philippines remains committed to its mission, confident that what God has begun, He will indeed complete. The future holds many possibilities, and with God’s guidance, FEBC will continue to be a source of hope, joy, and spiritual nourishment for generations to come.

Thank you for this opportunity to share the remarkable journey of FEBC Philippines and its profound impact through the Papuri! music ministry. May God bless you and continue to use FEBC as a powerful instrument in spreading His love and message.

To download these albums and songs, visit the official Papuri! Music Room at papurimusic.febc.ph. Also available on all streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, TikTok, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Instagram, and more.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and praise for the remarkable journey of Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Philippines as it celebrates 76 years of faithfully spreading Your message across the world. We thank You for Your unwavering guidance and blessings that have sustained this ministry through decades of service.

Lord, we also lift up to You the Papuri! music ministry, which has been a beacon of worship and inspiration for 46 years. We are grateful for the countless lives that have been touched and transformed through the songs of praise and worship that glorify Your holy name.

Today, we specially pray for the Campañer family—Dennis, Charmaine, and Trisha Denise. We thank You for their dedication and the gifts You have bestowed upon them. Bless them as they continue to serve in the Papuri! Radio Show on 702 DZAS FEBC Radyo TV - “Agapay ng Sambayanan”, FEBC Philippines’ flagship AM radio station in Mega Manila. May their music and testimonies bring hope, encouragement, and the light of Christ to all who listen.

Lord, we ask for Your continued blessings on FEBC Philippines and all its programs. Empower the leaders, staff, and volunteers with wisdom, strength, and compassion as they carry out Your mission. Guide their steps and open new doors for spreading the Gospel message, that more souls may come to know and experience Your love and grace.

Father, we pray for the listeners and supporters of FEBC and Papuri!. May their hearts be filled with Your peace and joy. Let the seeds of faith planted through this ministry grow and bear fruit in their lives, leading to a deeper relationship with You.

As we celebrate these milestones, we commit the future of FEBC Philippines into Your hands. We trust in Your promise that what You have begun, You will complete. Continue to use this ministry as a powerful instrument of Your will, bringing glory to Your name and expanding Your kingdom here on earth.

In Jesus’ mighty and precious name, we pray.

Amen.

© 2024 Jerick Combate Reforba. All rights reserved.

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//Inbox call for a Sa 'familiar' upon ye u wu

Unless otherwise requested they'll stay light hearted in nature, and similarly w.o specifying the exact creeture shape will be a roullette

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Trigger warning: SA and Rape

India seriously has the biggest and most prevalent crisis of rape and sexual violence against women and girls. You cannot tell me a country that allows a doctor to get gang raped by 15 men and killed brutally is in any way okay. In 2024 alone, India had an average of 86 rape cases reported daily, with states like Rajasthan leading with over 5,399 cases. In Goa, 76% of reported rape cases in 2022 were involving little girls. Of course the justice system, controlled by men, fails to protect the women and shields other men. This systemic failure must end. The justice system should not be controlled by men, and men in India should not feel safe committing sexual violence and femicide with impunity. They’re not even addressing this. Indian women deserve better, they deserve to live safely and be protected.

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I decided to try this but for the girlies instead.

Are you sure want to click on ”keep reading”?

For Pauline Léon marrying Claire Lacombe’s host, see Liberty: the lives of six women in Revolutionary France (2006) by Lucy Moore, page 230

For Pauline Léon throwing a bust of Lafayette through Fréron’s window and being friends with Constance Evrard, see Pauline Léon, une républicaine révolutionnaire (2006) by Claude Guillon.

For Françoise Duplay’s sister visiting Catherine Théot, see Points de vue sur l’affaire Catherine Théot (1969) by Michel Eude, page 627.

For Anne Félicité Colombe publishing the papers of Marat and Fréron, see The women of Paris and their French Revolution (1998) by Dominique Godineau, page 382-383.

For the relationship between Simonne Evrard and Albertine Marat, see this post.

For Albertine Marat dissing Charlotte Robespierre, see F.V Raspail chez Albertine Marat (1911) by Albert Mathiez, page 663.

For Lucile Desmoulins predicting Marie-Antoinette would mount the scaffold, see the former’s diary from 1789.

For Lucile being friends with madame Boyer, Brune, Dubois-Crancé, Robert and Danton, calling madame Ricord’s husband ”brusque, coarse, truly mad, giddy, insane,” visiting ”an old madwoman” with madame Duplay’s son and being hit on by Danton as well as Louise Robert saying she would stab Danton, see Lucile’s diary 1792-1793.

For the relationship between Lucile Desmoulins and Marie Hébert, see this post.

For the relationship between Lucile Desmoulins and Thérèse Jeanne Fréron de la Poype, and the one between Annette Duplessis and Marguerite Philippeaux, see letters cited in Camille Desmoulins and his wife: passages from the history of the dantonists (1876) page 463-464 and 464-469.

For Adèle Duplessis having been engaged to Robespierre, see this letter from Annette Duplessis to Robespierre, seemingly written April 13 1794.

For Claire Panis helping look after Horace Desmoulins, see Panis précepteur d’Horace Desmoulins (1912) by Charles Valley.

For Élisabeth Lebas being slandered by Guffroy, molested by Danton, treated like a daughter by Claire Panis, accusing Ricord of seducing her sister-in-law and being helped out in prison by Éléonore, see Le conventionnel Le Bas : d'après des documents inédits et les mémoires de sa veuve, page 108, 125-126, 139 and 140-142.

For Élisabeth Lebas being given an obscene book by Desmoulins, see this post.

For Charlotte Robespierre dissing Joséphine, Éléonore Duplay, madame Genlis, Roland and Ricord, see Mémoires de Charlotte Robespierre sur ses deux frères (1834), page  76-77,  90-91, 96-97, 109-116 and 128-129.

For Charlotte Robespierre arriving two hours early to Rosalie Jullien’s dinner, see Journal d’une Bourgeoise pendant la Révolution 1791–1793, page 345.

For Charlotte Robespierre physically restraining Couthon, see this post.

For Charlotte Robespierre and Françoise Duplay’s relationship, see Mémoires de Charlotte Robespierre sur ses deux frères (1834) page 85-92 and Le conventional Le Bas: d’après des documents inédits et les mémoires de sa veuve (1902) page 104-105

For the relationship between Charlotte Robespierre and Victoire and Élisabeth Lebas, see this post.

For Charlotte Robespierre visiting madame Guffroy, moving in with madame Laporte and Victoire Duplay being arrested by one of Charlotte’s friends, see Charlotte Robespierre et ses amis (1961)

For Louise de Kéralio calling Etta Palm a spy, see Appel aux Françoises sur la régénération des mœurs et nécessité de l’influence des femmes dans un gouvernement libre (1791) by the latter.

For the relationship between Manon Roland and Louise de Kéralio Robert, see Mémoires de Madame Roland, volume 2, page 198-207 

For the relationship between Madame Pétion and Manon Roland, see Mémoires de Madame Roland, volume 2, page 158 and 244-245 as well as Lettres de Madame Roland, volume 2, page 510.

For the relationship between Madame Roland and Madame Buzot, see Mémoires de Madame Roland (1793), volume 1, page 372, volume 2, page 167 as well as this letter from Manon to her husband dated September 9 1791. For the affair between Manon and Buzot, see this post.

For Manon Roland praising Condorcet, see Mémoires de Madame Roland, volume 2, page 14-15.

For the relationship between Manon Roland and Félicité Brissot, see Mémoires de Madame Roland, volume 1, page 360.

For the relationship between Helen Maria Williams and Manon Roland, see Memoirs of the Reign of Robespierre (1795), written by the former.

For the relationship between Mary Wollstonecraft and Helena Maria Williams, see Collected letters of Mary Wollstonecraft (1979), page 226.

For Constance Charpentier painting a portrait of Louise Sébastienne Danton, see Constance Charpentier: Peintre (1767-1849), page 74.

For Olympe de Gouges writing a play with fictional versions of the Fernig sisters, see L’Entrée de Dumourier à Bruxelles ou les Vivandiers (1793) page 94-97 and 105-110.

For Olympe de Gouges calling Charlotte Corday ”a monster who has shown an unusual courage,” see a letter from the former dated July 20 1793, cited on page 204 of Marie-Olympe de Gouges: une humaniste à la fin du XVIIIe siècle (2003) by Oliver Blanc.

For Olympe de Gouges adressing her declaration to Marie-Antoinette, see Les droits de la femme: à la reine (1791) written by the former.

For Germaine de Staël defending Marie-Antoinette, see Réflexions sur le procès de la Reine par une femme (1793) by the former.

For the friendship between Madame Royale and Pauline Tourzel, see Souvernirs de quarante ans: 1789-1830: récit d’une dame de Madame la Dauphine (1861) by the latter.

For Félicité Brissot possibly translating Mary Wollstonecraft, see Who translated into French and annotated Mary Wollstonecraft’s Vindication of the Rights of Woman? (2022) by Isabelle Bour.

For Félicité Brissot working as a maid for Louise Marie Adélaïde de Bourbon, see Mémoires inédites de Madame la comptesse de Genlis: sur le dix-huitième siècle et sur la révolution française, volume 4, page 106.

For Reine Audu, Claire Lacombe and Théroigne de Méricourt being given civic crowns together, see Gazette nationale ou le Moniteur universel, September 3, 1792.

For Reine Audu taking part in the women’s march on Versailles, see Reine Audu: les légendes des journées d’octobre (1917) by Marc de Villiers.

For Marie-Antoinette calling Lamballe ”my dear heart,” see Correspondance inédite de Marie Antoinette, page 197, 209 and 252.

For Marie-Antoinette disliking Madame du Barry, see https://plume-dhistoire.fr/marie-antoinette-contre-la-du-barry/

For Marie-Antoinette disliking Anne de Noailles, see Correspondance inédite de Marie Antoinette, page 30.

For Louise-Élisabeth Tourzel and Lamballe being friends, see Memoirs of the Duchess de Tourzel: Governess to the Children of France during the years 1789, 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793 and 1795 volume 2, page 257-258

For Félicité de Genlis being the mistress of Louise Marie Adélaïde de Bourbon’s husband, see La duchesse d’Orléans et Madame de Genlis (1913).

For Pétion escorting Madame Genlis out of France, see Mémoires inédites de Madame la comptesse de Genlis…, volume 4, page 99.

For the relationship between Félicité de Genlis and Louise de Kéralio Robert, see Mémoires de Madame de Genlis: en un volume, page 352-354

For the relationship between Félicité de Genlis and Germaine de Staël, see Mémoires inédits de Madame la comptesse de Genlis, volume 2, page 316-317

For the relationship between Félicité de Genlis and Théophile Fernig, see Mémoires inédits de Madame la comptesse de Genlis, volume 4, page 300-304

For the relationship between Félicité de Genlis and Félicité Brissot, see Mémoires inédites de Madame la comptesse de Genlis, volume 4, page 106-110, as well as this letter dated June 1783 from Félicité Brissot to Félicité Genlis.

For the relationship between Félicité de Genlis and Théresa Cabarrus, see Mémoires de Madame de Genlis: en un volume (1857) page 391.

For Félicité de Genlis inviting Lucile to dinner, see this letter from Sillery to Desmoulins dated March 3 1791.

For Marinette Bouquey hiding the husbands of madame Buzot, Pétion and Guadet, see Romances of the French Revolution (1909) by G. Lenotre, volume 2, page 304-323

Hey, don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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Polyhedron of the Day #76: Square orthobicupola

The square orthobicupola is a Johnson solid (J28). It has 18 faces, 32 edges, and 16 vertices. It is constructed by attaching two square cupolae at their bases, with like faces adjacent to one another. This shape forms space-filling honeycombs with a host of other polyhedra, including tetrahedra, cubes and cuboctahedra, square pyramids, and others. Its Bowers style acronym is squobcu. Its dual is the deltotrapezohedral hexadecahedron.

Square orthobicupola image created by AndrewKepert using Cyp's povray macros, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Square orthobicupola image created using Robert Webb's Stella 4D software (https://www.software3d.com/Stella.php).

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La Mode illustrée, no. 13, 25 mars 1866, Paris. Toilettes de Mme Bréant-Castel, 58 bis. rue Ste. Anne. Coiffures de Mr. Croisat, r. de Richelieu, 76. Ville de Paris / Bibliothèque Forney

Description de toilettes:

Toilette de jeune fille. Robe en gaze de soie blanche; le bord est orné avec une très-large bordure grecque ayant environ 40 centimètres de hauteur, exécutée en ruban de taffetas vert. Corsage décolleté en taffetas vert, formant par derrière trois basques repliées en dessous, et se prolongeant en autant de pans très-longs et très-larges, entièrement encadrés avec une étroite guipure. Cluny blanche qui borde aussi les contours du corsage; celui-ci est complété par une chemisette bouillonnée, traversée à distances régulières par un étroit ruban de velours vert. Manches courtes en taffetas vert; peigne de métal pour retenir les cheveux.

Robe de dessous en taffetas blanc, garnie avec huit bouillonnés en gaze blanche. Robe de dessus (forme princesse) en poult-de-soie bleu vif, à corsage décolleté, garni avec une draperie de gaze blanche; cette draperie est retenue sur les épaules par une chaîne de corail rose. La robe bleue est relevée très-haut, sur chaque côté, avec des chaînes en corail rose; derrière, cette robe reprend sa longueur. La coiffure est ornée de chaînes en corail rose, disposées en bandelettes, et fixées sur chaque côté du chignon de façon à garnir le cou par devant. Agrafes de corail rose dans les cheveux; bracelets en môme corail.

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Girl's ensemble. Dress in white silk gauze; the edge is adorned with a very wide Greek border about 40 centimeters high, executed in ribbon of green taffeta. Low-cut bodice in green taffeta, forming from behind three basques folded below, and extending into as many very long and very wide sections, entirely framed with a narrow guipure. Cluny white which also lines the contours of the bodice; this is completed by a buttoned shirt, crossed at regular intervals by a narrow green velvet ribbon. Short sleeves in green taffeta; metal comb to hold the hair.

Underdress in white taffeta, trimmed with eight white gauze bubbles. Overdress (princess form) in bright blue poult-de-silk, with a low-cut bodice, trimmed with a drapery of white gauze; this drapery is held on the shoulders by a chain of pink coral. The blue dress is raised very high, on each side, with pink coral chains; behind, this dress regains its length. The hairstyle is adorned with pink coral chains, arranged in strips, and fixed on each side of the bun so as to adorn the neck in front. Clips of pink coral in the hair; kid coral bracelets.

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Age: 52 ans (Tekken), 54 ans (Tekkens 2), 73 ans (Tekken 3, Tekken Tag), 75 ans (Tekken 4, Tekken 5), 76 ans (Tekken 6)

Nationalité: Japonaise (démenti par le gouvernement japonais)

Technique: Karaté style Mishima

Taille: 1,79m

Poids: 80kg

Fils de Jinpachi Mishima, Heihachi a hérité de la Mishima Zaibatsu et l'a aggrandie. Il a eu un fils avec Kazumi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima. Kazumi est morte durant l'accouchement. Heihachi a entraîné son fils au Kararaté style Mishima. Jugeant qu'il n'était pas digne de lui succéder, Heihachi a jeté son propre fils dans un ravin. Mais Kazuya a miraculeusement survécu et voue désormais une haine sans limite à son père. Les années ont passé et Heihachi organise un tournoi d'arts martiaux, le Tekken, pour voir les capacités de son fils.

Heihachi a été battu par Kazuya lors du précédent tournoi et a été jeté dans un ravin comme il l'avait fait lui-même à son propre fils il y a des années. Mais Heihachi a survécu. Il veut désormais se venger de Kazuya et récupérer la Mishima Zaibatsu. Il s'inscrit alors au deuxième Tekken.

Histoires de famille...

Heihachi a récupéré le Mishima Financial Empire en battant son fils. Cherchant à développer davantage le MFE, Heihachi organisa la "Tekken Force", la garde privée du MFE et les envoya régler des conflits et cultiver des terres inexploitées pour nourrir les régions du monde les plus démunies pour obtenir l'appui des leaders mondiaux. Quinze ans plus tard, une excavation secrète des Tekken Forces dans des ruines d'Amérique Centrale révèle une découverte inhabituelle. Ils furent annihilés par un être mystérieux. Heihachi se rendit compte que l'être mystérieux pourrait être le légendaire Dieu du Combat, et prit les mesures pour réaliser le but de sa vie, capturer le dieu du combat et gouverner le monde.

Un jour, un jeune garçon de 15 ans nommé Jin Kazama rendit visite à Heihachi. Apprenant que Jin était son petit-fils et en écoutant ce qu'il était arrivé à sa mère Jun, Heihachi en conclut que le Dieu du Combat se nourrissait des "âmes fortes" des autres. Heihachi entraîna Jin afin de l'utiliser comme un appât pour attirer le Dieu du Combat.

Alors que Jin venait d'avoir 19 ans, Heihachi annonça au monde que le troisième 'King of the Iron Fist Tournament' était à venir. Au même moment, il remarqua que Jin, le plus jeune de la lignée des Mishima, commençait à manifester le même "pouvoir dangereux" que Kazuya. Heihachi décida de se débarrasser de Jin une fois que le Dieu du Combat afin de mettre un terme à la destinée damnée du MFE.

Heihachi a promis à Xiaoyu de lui construire un parc d'attractions. Tu le savais ça @purpura-xiao ?

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U.S. Army Officer Confirms Russian A-50 Radar Jet Was Shot Down With Patriot Missile

The U.S. Army colonel described how Ukrainian Patriot operators staged a “SAMbush” to bring down the A-50 in January of this year.

Thomas NewdickPUBLISHED Jun 10, 2024 6:55 PM EDT

The Beriev A-50U ‘Mainstay’ airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft belonging to Russian Air Force in the air. ‘U’ designation stands for extended range and advanced digital radio systems. This aircraft was named after Sergey Atayants – Beriev’s chief designer. (Photo by: aviation-images.com/Universal Images Group via Getty Images).

A U.S.-made Patriot air defense system was responsible for shooting down a Russian A-50 Mainstay airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft over the Sea of Azov on January 14, according to a U.S. Army officer. The high-value aircraft, one of only a handful immediately available to Russia, was the first of two brought down in the space of five weeks. Previously, a Ukrainian official confirmed to TWZ that the second A-50 was brought down by a Soviet-era S-200 (SA-5 Gammon) long-range surface-to-air missile.

Speaking on a panel at the United States Field Artillery Association’s Fires Symposium 2024 last week, Col. Rosanna Clemente, Assistant Chief of Staff at the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, confirmed that the first A-50 fell to a German-provided Patriot system, in what she described as a “SAMbush,” or surface-to-air missile ambush.

“They have probably about a battalion of Patriots operating in Ukraine right now,” Col. Clemente explained. “Some of it’s being used to protect static sites and critical national infrastructure. Others are being moved around and doing some really, really historic things that I’ve haven’t seen in 22 years of being an air defender, and one of them is a SAMbush … they’re doing that with extremely mobile Patriot systems that were donated by the Germans, because the systems are all mounted on the trucks. So they’re moving around and they’re using these types of systems, bringing them close to the plot … and stretching the very, very edges of the kinematic capabilities of that system to engage the first A-50 C2 [command and control] system back in January.”

Fifteen crew members were reportedly killed aboard the A-50.

Col. Clemente also provided some other interesting details of how the Ukrainians worked up their capabilities with these particular systems, which included a period of validation training involving the U.S. Army in Poland in April 2023.

Elements of a German Patriot air defense system stand on a snow-covered field in Miaczyn, southeastern Poland, in April 2023. Photo by Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance via Getty Images

According to Col. Clemente, the German soldiers tasked with training the Ukrainians on the mobile Patriot systems woke up the Ukrainian battery in the middle of the night, marched them to a location where they fought a simulated air battle, and then made them march again. “I was like, ‘Huh, wonder why they did that?’ And it was a month later, they conducted some of their first ambushes where they’re shooting down Russian Su-27s along the Russian border.”

As we reported at the time, the use of Patriot to engage the radar plane over the Sea of Azov seemed likely, especially as it followed the pattern of an anti-access counter-air campaign that Ukraine was already waging against Russian military aircraft using the same air defense system.

Accordingly, in May 2023, Ukraine began pushing forward Patriot batteries to reach deep into Russian-controlled airspace. Most dramatically, a string of Russian aircraft was downed over Russian territory that borders northeastern Ukraine. Among them may have been the Su-27s (or perhaps another Flanker-variant aircraft) that Col. Clemente mentioned.

A screen capture from a Ukrainian Air Force video shows images of three Russian helicopters and two Russian fighters painted on the side of a Patriot air defense system. The three helicopter and two jet images bear the date May 13, 2023. Defense Industry of Ukraine

While the use of German-supplied weapons within Russian territory previously led to friction between Berlin and Kyiv, German officials more recently approved the use of Patriot to target aircraft in Russian airspace.

In December 2023, similar tactics were used against tactical jets flying over the northwestern Black Sea.

These kinds of highly mobile operations were then further proven with the destruction of the first A-50, on the night of January 14.

A Russian Il-22M radio-relay aircraft was also apparently engaged by Ukrainian air defenses the same night, confirmed by photo evidence of the aircraft after it had made it back to a Russian air base. It’s not clear whether the Patriot system was also responsible for inflicting damage on this aircraft, but it’s certainly a probable explanation.

A photo of the Il-22M which purportedly made an emergency landing in Anapa, in the Krasnodar region of western Russia. via X

Both incidents appear to have taken place in the western part of the Azov Sea and, as we discussed at the time, the distances involved suggested that, if Patriot was used, it was likely at the very limits of its engagement envelope.

Based on Col. Clemente’s account, it seems likely that the Patriot system in question was not only being pushed to the limits of its capabilities but was likely being deployed very far forward in an especially bold tactical move.

As we wrote at the time: “Considering risking a Patriot system or even a remote launcher right at the front is unlikely, and these airborne assets were likely orbiting at least some ways out over the water, this shot was more likely to have been around 100 miles, give or take a couple dozen miles.”

Of course, all this also depends on exactly where the targeted aircraft were at the time of the engagement.

A map showing the Sea of Azov as well as Robotyne, which is really the closest Ukraine regularly operates to that body of water, a distance of roughly 55 miles. Google Earth

Once again, the A-50 shootdown may be the most important single victory achieved so far by Ukrainian-operated Patriot systems, but it was part of a highly targeted campaign waged against the Russian Aerospace Forces which has seemingly included multiple long-range downings of tactical aircraft.

The Ukrainian tactics first found success in pushing back Russian airpower and degrading its ability to launch direct attacks and even those using standoff glide bombs, which have wreaked havoc on Ukrainian towns.

The same anti-access tactics extended to Russia’s small yet vital AEW&C fleet have arguably had an even greater effect. After all, these aircraft offer a unique look-down air picture that extends deep into Ukrainian-controlled territory. As well as spotting incoming cruise missile and drone attacks, and low-flying fighter sorties, they provide command and control and situational awareness for Russian fighters and air defense batteries. According to Ukrainian officials, the radar planes are also used to direct Russian cruise missile and drone strikes.

Dmitry Terekhov/Wikimedia Commons

The importance of these force-multipliers has seen earlier efforts to disable them, with A-50s in Belarus having been targeted by forces allied with Ukraine.

The recent appearance of a photo showing a Ukrainian S-300PS (SA-10 Grumble) air defense system marked with an A-50 symbol also indicates that previous attempts were made to bring these aircraft down using this Soviet-era surface-to-air missile, too.

With all this in mind, it’s not surprising that Ukraine’s highly valued, long-reaching Patriot air defense system was tasked against the A-50.

In demonstrating the vulnerability of Russian aircraft patrolling over the Sea of Azov, the January 15 shootdown might have been expected to push these assets back. That may have happened, but another example was then shot down at an even greater distance from the front line, on February 23. The fact that the second A-50 came down over the Krasnodar region fueled speculation that it may have been a ‘friendly fire’ incident.

However, Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR), subsequently confirmed to TWZ that the second A-50 — as well as a Tu-22M3 Backfire bomber, in a separate incident — were brought down by the Soviet-era S-200 long-range surface-to-air missile system.

Undoubtedly, there are more details still to emerge about the shootdowns of the two A-50s, not to mention other engagements that the Ukrainian Patriot has been involved in.

However, Col. Rosanna Clemente’s comments confirm that the Ukrainian Air Force is using these critical systems in a sometimes-daring manner, using limited numbers of assets not only to protect key static infrastructure but also to maraud closer to the front lines and bring down high-profile Russian aerial targets. Not only does this force Russia to adapt its airpower tactics for its own survival, reducing its effectiveness, but it also provides another means for Ukraine to fight back against numerical odds that are stacked against it.

Contact the author: thomas@thewarzone.com

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Lore olympus gave me whiplash

I'm only 78 episodes in and so far, its feels so whiplashy? Like the sa scene happens at episode 4....EPISODE 4?! And its the episode where the r4pist is first introduced (apollo) like holy shit, i assume it would be in a later episode but jeezus christ.

From what i heard, they want apollo to be liked by people so why not show that like show that hes an arrogant guy yet can be likable until he r4pes persephone. That way, you wouldnt glorify a r4pist while still doing your goal. It's just too quick for it to happen.

Now onto episode 76

Idk why but it feels so...rushed? Like from the timeline, we establish their relationship, they are now commited, hades suggests dinner for both of them which minthe accepts yet doesnt come from alcohol blackout and now were here? Maybe its just the pacing or how much we see minthe and hades together, or maybe im wrong here but this episode seems too fast paced

Oh and dont get me started on hades and heras kiss after she 'comforts' him after getting domestically abused

Like what is this, wtf is this?

Then their flashback where they only just met and are already smooching

This is soap opera levels of pacing, what are we doing?

Edit; the episode where persephone gets r4pes by apollo happens in a different episode though its still the same episode where apollo is first introduce so its still pretty fast paced, especially with what from what i have heard, intended to do

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Hedy Lamarr

Le drame de sa vie : avoir été belle, trop belle, car elle était une scientifique exceptionnelle. Mais personne ne voulait y croire. Elle le disait elle-même, "on ne m'aime pas pour ce que je suis, mais pour ce que je parais". Aujourd'hui encore, on retient l'icône d'Hollywood des années 1940. Disney s'inspira d'elle pour Blanche Neige.

Tout le monde oublie qu'elle est à l’origine de grandes inventions. En 1942, elle invente un système de transmission de données cryptées basé sur le saut de fréquence, invention encore utilisé pour les liaisons chiffrées militaires, les téléphones portables ou le wifi.

En 1990, alors qu’elle a 76 ans, une journaliste reconnaît enfin son rôle dans l'invention du système de saut de fréquences. On découvre même à ce moment-là que son brevet a été utilisé pour fabriquer des drones de surveillance utilisées par l'armée américaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam. En 1997, l'Electronic Frontier Fondation américaine lui offre un prix pour son invention.

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SAS: shitposts 76/∞

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"Paris-Roubaix 2023 - Secteur pavé de Quiévy à Saint-Python - N° 76 Jordi Meeus" by René Hourdry is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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ANATOMY OF A FALLOUT

This may seem like a sympathy begging post but so be it dahil Tumblr lang naman ang outlet ko haha.

I've been wanting to watch Anatomy of a Fall since its theatrical release last year. Unfortunately, SM Cinemas screened it for a week only and I was not able to catch it then. Next I heard it was screening in Cinema 76 in Morato but the screenings were mostly on weekdays and early timeslots on weekends, both not feasible given my work schedule. That's why when I heard that FDCP is screening it in Cinematheque, I knew this was my one and only chance to catch it on the big screen before it gets into a streaming service, or something.

I asked my girlfriend, of course, because we haven't had the chance to celebrate our monthsary yet. We agreed to watch it yesterday, and agreed to meet up around 2pm because I still have work in the morning, while she wanted to sleep in late because it was her rest day.

It started off okay. I arrived first and got our tickets, she arrived a few minutes later and we went to Robinson's Place Manila for a late lunch. We went to Timezone to kill some time until the movie starts. Everything was okay until the movie ended.

It was 7:30 and she said that she's hungry so we walked around Taft Avenue to find a place to eat but she refused ALL the fast food that we passed by so we walked towards Padre Faura (From Kalaw) to go back to Robinson's. After walking around the mall, she looked at me annoyingly and said

GF: "Maglalakad na lang ba tayo? Nagugutom na ko."

Me: "Ano bang gusto mo? Kasi ikaw yung gutom diba, bakit ako ang tinatanong mo?"

GF: "Wag na kumain, umuwi na tayo."

Then she proceeded to walk to the mall exit. I followed close by. When we got to Pedro Gil, she asked what jeep to take. Mind you, I am not that familiar with public transport because I'm used to having a driver around. I told her that we have to walk back to Taft to get a jeepney bound to EDSA

GF: "Lakad na naman, wala na tayong ginawa kundi maglakad."

Me: "Mag book ka na."

GF: "Bakit kailangan sumigaw?"

My voice may have been raised, but it was because the streets were filled with people and she's giving me that attitude in the middle of all that.

Me: "Puro ka reklamo, pagod din naman ako."

Then I proceeded to walk towards Taft, with her trailing behind. We went home in silence. She ignored me from 8 in the evening. Not a single fucking word. Usually when she gives me the silent treatment, I would try to fix things, but even then she wouldn't talk to me until I am at the edge of my emotions, not until I've begged and begged and have drowned in my tears. Last night was different. I tried really hard to keep it in. I sent her a message at 1:30am.

Gustong kumain pero walang mapiling kainan dahil wala akong self awareness???

Yes, I've been cheated on and I lost a part of me in that relationship. I have posted about it here a couple of times. And to share that vulnerable side of me, only to be used against me in an argument dahil hindi ko kayang hulaan na gutom sya. Dahil sa gutom nya naging kasalanan ko pang niloko ako.

Kasalanan ko rin na ginusto kong manood ng movie. After a heated exchange of conversation, she stopped responding. And that's what triggered me the most. How can she just leave in the middle of an argument??? I went to my room and asked her to leave at 3am.

She didn't move. She said inaantok na daw sya, and that's when I lost it. Feeling ko there was something that snapped in me. Hindi ko deserve yung ganitong basura treatment. To not be heard, to not be reassured. Mas important yung gutom at antok nya sa buong relationship namin??? I started screaming until she gets up. I never have ever done that to anyone in my entire life. No one has pushed me to that limit before. But she was not done yet. She took her time packing her things while I am screaming for her to leave, even at the end, she couldn't adjust for me. She even asked me to lock the main door behind her. Have my tear strained face not evident of the emotional pain she has caused me already??? Hindi nya talaga kayang ako naman ang intindihin? That I want her gone that instant.

Ang babaw. Ang babaw but she refused to fix things before it reached this point. I am so tired emotionally. And the worst thing is that she never acknowledged her faults without arguing about it first. I never got an apology without BEGGING for it. And in her mind ako pa rin ang mali, ako pa rin ang may kasalanan. And we can only fix things if I apologize. This time I want to give myself the validation na hindi ako ang may mali.