Ladderman (also called Ladder Man) is a limited circulation, satirical comic book publication created by an anonymous student at the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Despite featuring only six editions (called episodes) and three short strips appearing in campus publications, the comic series has gained a near cult following amongst its small readership.
The plot of the comic series revolves around the on-going story of the eponymous Ladderman who is a parody of many popular superheros such as Superman, Spiderman, and the Green Lantern. In addition the character of Ladderman also parodies many famous Professional Wrestlers. The comic also focuses on providing biting satirical commentary on various social and cultural aspects of modern day life as well as taking shots at current events related to the University of Waterloo and some the university's administrative policies. The Ladderman character, while supposedly a superhero, is in fact more of an anti-hero who exhibits many undesirable qualities and personality traits but ironically is revered by the comic's society as an exemplary person.
History
Little is known about the creator(s) of Ladderman although there is a single credit to ";)" on each issue. It is unknown whether this ";)" is a pen name for a single writer or the name taken by a group of creators. The "By ;)", a common internet colloquialism, credit is ironic because the comic often lambastes internet culture, social networking services like Facebook and internet slang.
Ten copies of the first 5-page episode appeared in the University of Waterloo Mathematics Faculty building student lounge prior to the April 2007 final exam period. The comics became a hit amongst students frequenting the lounge and soon a second edition appeared, followed by a third edition towards the end of semester's exam period. By the third issue copies were being circulated around the Davis Center Mathematics and Science Library leading to the inference that the comics are the creation of a mathematics student. Throughout the Summer 2007 semester three new issues were released and three short four-panel strips were featured in the student publication MathNews.
The plot of the comic series revolves around the on-going story of the eponymous Ladderman who is a parody of many popular superheros such as Superman, Spiderman, and the Green Lantern. In addition the character of Ladderman also parodies many famous Professional Wrestlers. The comic also focuses on providing biting satirical commentary on various social and cultural aspects of modern day life as well as taking shots at current events related to the University of Waterloo and some the university's administrative policies. The Ladderman character, while supposedly a superhero, is in fact more of an anti-hero who exhibits many undesirable qualities and personality traits but ironically is revered by the comic's society as an exemplary person.
History
Little is known about the creator(s) of Ladderman although there is a single credit to ";)" on each issue. It is unknown whether this ";)" is a pen name for a single writer or the name taken by a group of creators. The "By ;)", a common internet colloquialism, credit is ironic because the comic often lambastes internet culture, social networking services like Facebook and internet slang.
Ten copies of the first 5-page episode appeared in the University of Waterloo Mathematics Faculty building student lounge prior to the April 2007 final exam period. The comics became a hit amongst students frequenting the lounge and soon a second edition appeared, followed by a third edition towards the end of semester's exam period. By the third issue copies were being circulated around the Davis Center Mathematics and Science Library leading to the inference that the comics are the creation of a mathematics student. Throughout the Summer 2007 semester three new issues were released and three short four-panel strips were featured in the student publication MathNews.
November 8, 1914 - March 26, 2005
Martin R. Reyes was an environmentalist and a humanist who devoted his life to the conservation of the Philippine Forest.
Forestry Consultant Martin R. Reyes of the Philippines received his B.S. degree in forestry in 1952; development executive, 1970, University of the Philippines; and observation in mechanical logging, Philippines, 1952-53; forest management, utilization and research observations in Puerto Rico, Scandinavia and the United States. He was chief of forest management in the Land Uses and Research Divisions of the Philippines Bureau of Forestry from 1964 to 1975 and assistant director of the Forest Research Institute from 1975 to 1979. He was also president of the Philippines Forest Research Society and consultant to FORI.
His expertise in timber management planning led him to design and help implement the initial postwar management systems for Philippine forests. He also was experienced in research planning and administration, particularly on reforestation and watersheds. He helped formulate the 1975 Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines.
Reyes spearheaded the drafting of the bill that became RA 3092, the "Permanent Forest Law." He received many awards, among them the Forestry Achievement Award in 1994 and the Moncano Award (most outstanding alumnus) in 1995 by his alma mater; the Upsilon Sigma Phi Diamond Jubilee Luminary Award in 1994, and the Molave Award by the Zeta Beta Rho in 1990; the Professional Regulations Commission award for "Outstanding Professional in the Field of Forestry; the Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA) Merit Award for work on sustained yield forest management in the dipterocarp forest, and the Gold Tree Medal by the forestry bureau where he spent most of his life. He was twice awarded by the Ministry of Natural Resources/Department of Environment and Natural Resources, with the Likas Yaman Award in 1985, and in 1988 "for his relentless efforts to save the forests and renew the environment."
He helped in the modernization of the management, administration and practices of Philippine forestry through his pioneering concept of the selective logging system. For this outstanding feat, he was called the "Father of Selective Logging System of the Philippines."
Martin R. Reyes was an environmentalist and a humanist who devoted his life to the conservation of the Philippine Forest.
Forestry Consultant Martin R. Reyes of the Philippines received his B.S. degree in forestry in 1952; development executive, 1970, University of the Philippines; and observation in mechanical logging, Philippines, 1952-53; forest management, utilization and research observations in Puerto Rico, Scandinavia and the United States. He was chief of forest management in the Land Uses and Research Divisions of the Philippines Bureau of Forestry from 1964 to 1975 and assistant director of the Forest Research Institute from 1975 to 1979. He was also president of the Philippines Forest Research Society and consultant to FORI.
His expertise in timber management planning led him to design and help implement the initial postwar management systems for Philippine forests. He also was experienced in research planning and administration, particularly on reforestation and watersheds. He helped formulate the 1975 Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines.
Reyes spearheaded the drafting of the bill that became RA 3092, the "Permanent Forest Law." He received many awards, among them the Forestry Achievement Award in 1994 and the Moncano Award (most outstanding alumnus) in 1995 by his alma mater; the Upsilon Sigma Phi Diamond Jubilee Luminary Award in 1994, and the Molave Award by the Zeta Beta Rho in 1990; the Professional Regulations Commission award for "Outstanding Professional in the Field of Forestry; the Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA) Merit Award for work on sustained yield forest management in the dipterocarp forest, and the Gold Tree Medal by the forestry bureau where he spent most of his life. He was twice awarded by the Ministry of Natural Resources/Department of Environment and Natural Resources, with the Likas Yaman Award in 1985, and in 1988 "for his relentless efforts to save the forests and renew the environment."
He helped in the modernization of the management, administration and practices of Philippine forestry through his pioneering concept of the selective logging system. For this outstanding feat, he was called the "Father of Selective Logging System of the Philippines."
Rene Carol Capone (b. September 22, 1978) is an American painter known for his depiction of whimsical, homosexual, and erotic themes; often used together. His work has drawn global notice.
Capone was born in Niskayuna, New York one of four children to Linda Capone and is of no relation to mobster Al Capone.
He attended the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, New York City. Upon completion in 2000 he moved to San Francisco where he currently resides.
In 2004 GlaxoSmithKline became his first corporate collector. Private collectors can be found in the United State of America, Canada, Sweden, England, France, Japan, and the Netherlands. His original work sells between $800USD to $2,500USD.
In an 2007 interview with a San Francisco Bay Times reporter covering a solo exhibition of his, Capone came out as being a victim of severe childhood abuse.
He is close friends with American poet and photographer Montgomery Maxton.
Capone was born in Niskayuna, New York one of four children to Linda Capone and is of no relation to mobster Al Capone.
He attended the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, New York City. Upon completion in 2000 he moved to San Francisco where he currently resides.
In 2004 GlaxoSmithKline became his first corporate collector. Private collectors can be found in the United State of America, Canada, Sweden, England, France, Japan, and the Netherlands. His original work sells between $800USD to $2,500USD.
In an 2007 interview with a San Francisco Bay Times reporter covering a solo exhibition of his, Capone came out as being a victim of severe childhood abuse.
He is close friends with American poet and photographer Montgomery Maxton.
50 Entertainment is a Minneapolis, Minnesota independent music/media company organized in 2006. It has developed a decidedly original approach to the standard practice of the music business, consisting of three separate arms (50 Records, 50 Media, and 50 Publishing). Each individual arm provides a different, specific function for the artists 50 Entertainment represents, but keeps all the effort in-house. 50 Records operates as the recording label portion of the company, while 50 Publishing and 50 Media deal with marketing artists and arranging for produced material to be copywritten respectively.
In June of 2006, RED Distribution, a Sony BMG-owned record distributor that handles releases for some 42 record labels, agreed to distribute 50 Records nationally, despite the label's status as a startup. The label released its first record, White Light Riot’s Atomism, that same month.
The 50 portion of the name refers to its commitment to splitting profits evenly between itself and its artists.
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Current roster:
White Light Riot
Elevation
Weaver at the Loom
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In June of 2006, RED Distribution, a Sony BMG-owned record distributor that handles releases for some 42 record labels, agreed to distribute 50 Records nationally, despite the label's status as a startup. The label released its first record, White Light Riot’s Atomism, that same month.
The 50 portion of the name refers to its commitment to splitting profits evenly between itself and its artists.
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Current roster:
White Light Riot
Elevation
Weaver at the Loom
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