BoBA ISML 2014 Predictions: Postseason Match Day 2

ARENA 01: [Itsuka Kotori] Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 02: [Kuroyukihime] Yūki Asuna by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 03: Takanashi Rikka [Tokisaki Kurumi] by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 04: Aoyama Nanami [Yoshino] by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 05: Momo Belia Deviluke [Yatogami Tōka] by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 06: [Nibutani Shinka] Azuki Azusa by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 07: [Kurousagi] Yaya by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 08: [Chitanda Eru] Yukinoshita Yukino by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 09: [Misaka Mikoto] Shana by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 10: Aisaka Taiga [Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko)] by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 11: [Eucliwood Hellscythe] Shiina Mashiro by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 12: Aragaki Ayase [Tachibana Kanade] by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 13: Suzumiya Haruhi [Nakano Azusa] by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 14: [Yui-nyan] Hasegawa Kobato by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 15: [Yuzuriha Inori] Nakamura Yuri by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

ARENA 16: [Akiyama Mio] Saber by >=600
Over/Under: 9000
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 20

Q1-4
Kotori Itsuka @ Date A Live EVEN
Ruuko Kominato @ Selector Infected WIXOSS 70-1
Hiro @ Hidamari Sketch 10-1
Prediction: Kotori Itsuka by <=60
Over/Under: 400
Under

R1-4
Renge Miyauchi @ Non Non Biyori 3-1
Kotori Minami @ Love Live! 10-1
Rin Natsume @ Little Busters! 30-1
Prediction: Renge Miyauchi by <=60
Over/Under: 400
Under

S1-4
Hotaru Ichijou @ Non Non Biyori 2-1
Satone Shichimiya @ Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai! 10-1
Hiyori Iki @ Noragami 40-1
Prediction: Hotaru Ichijou by <=55
Over/Under: 400
Under

T1-4
Komari Koshigaya @ Non Non Biyori 1-5
Benio Yonomori @ Mikakunin De Shinkoukei 30-1
Mikan Yuuki @ To Love Ru 10-1
Prediction: Komari Koshigaya by >=40
Over/Under: 400
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 19

Q1-3
1位　209票　天江衣＠咲-Saki- 全国编
2位　124票　姉帯豊音＠咲-Saki- 全国编
3位　83票　鶫诚士郎＠ニセコイ

R1-3
1位　206票　橘万里花＠ニセコイ
2位　115票　ミュセル・フォアラン＠アウトブレイク・カンパニー
3位　50票　榎本结子（エノ）＠恋爱ラボ

S1-3
1位　171票　小泉花阳＠ラブライブ!
2位　133票　エリュシア・デ・ルート・イーマ（エルシィ）＠神のみぞ知るセカイ 女神篇
3位　102票　高山春香＠桜Trick

T1-3
1位　273票　御坂美琴＠とある科学の超电磁炮S
2位　104票　蓝原延珠＠ブラック・ブレット
3位　48票　末続このは＠未确认で进行形

ISML 2014: The Postseason Begins

ISML 2014: The Postseason Begins

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
September 8, 2014

Match Day 1 of the 2014 International Saimoe League postseason concluded, and there were a number of close races here and there but a majority were decisive for the first day.

In the Nova Division, Kotori Itsuka hammered Momo Velia Deviluke 3507-2195, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Tohka Yatogami 3137-2640, Kuroyukihime flew past Shinka Nibutani 3354-2522 and Asuna Yuuki slashed past Azusa Azuki 3691-2224. RIkka Takanashi rolled past Kurousagi 3168-2644, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Yaya 3814-1886, Nanami Aoyama scored the Upset of the Round and the closest result of the night: a 2895-2836 thriller over Eru Chitanda and Yoshino stormed past Yukini Yukinoshita 3301-2469.

In the Stella Division, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Haruhi Suzumiya 3698-2138, Shana torched Azusa Nakano 3242-2848, Taiga Aisaka roared past Yui-nyan 3567-2302 and defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Kobato Hasegawa 3370-2307. Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Inori Yuzuriha 3071-2645, Mashiro Shiina annihilated Yuri Nakamura 3542-2317, Ayase Aragaki drubbed Mio Akiyama 3105-2791 and Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Saber 3794-2125.

Match Day 2 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for September 9, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

BoBA ISML 2014 Predictions: Postseason Match Day 1

ARENA 01: [Itsuka Kotori] Momo Belia Deviluke by >=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 02: [Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko] Yatogami Tōka by <=2000
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 03: [Kuroyukihime] Nibutani Shinka by <=1200
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 04: [Yūki Asuna] Azuki Azusa by <=1800
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 05: [Takanashi Rikka] Kurousagi by >=1200
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 06: [Tokisaki Kurumi] Yaya by >=1100
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 07: Chitanda Eru [Aoyama Nanami] by <=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 08: [Yoshino] Yukinoshita Yukino by >=1200
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 09: [Misaka Mikoto] Suzumiya Haruhi by >=1500
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 10: [Shana] Nakano Azusa by <=1500
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 11: [Aisaka Taiga] Yui-nyan by >=1300
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 12: [Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko)] Hasegawa Kobato by >=1500
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 13: [Eucliwood Hellscythe] Yuzuriha Inori by >=1500
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 14: [Shiina Mashiro] Nakamura Yuri by >=1400
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 15: [Aragaki Ayase] Akiyama Mio by <=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 16: [Tachibana Kanade] Saber by >=1800
Over/Under: 10000
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 19

Q1-3
Seishirou Tsugumi @ Nisekoi 50-1
Koromo Amae @ Saki EVEN
Toyone Anetai @ Saki 20-1
Prediction: Koromo Amae by >=50
Over/Under: 500
Under

R1-3
Yuiko Enomoto @ Love Lab 50-1
Myucel Foaran @ Outbreak Company 30-1
Marika Tachibana @ Nisekoi 3-1
Prediction: Marika Tachibana by <=60
Over/Under: 500
Under

S1-3
Hanayo Koizumi @ Love Live! 2-1
Haruka Takayama @ Sakura Trick 10-1
Elucia De Lute Irma @ The World God Only Knows 50-1
Prediction: Hanayo Koizumi by <=60
Over/Under: 500
Under

T1-3
Mikoto Misaka @ A Certain Magical Index 1-9
Konoha Suetsugi @ Mikakunin De Shinkoukei 90-1
Enju Aihara @ Black Bullet 9-1
Prediction: Mikoto Misaka by >=60
Over/Under: 500
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 18

Q1-2
1位　243票　原村和＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　105票　凸守早苗＠中二病でも恋がしたい!戀
3位　44票　セシリア・オルコット@IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 2

R1-2
1位　233票　九条カレン＠きんいろモザイク
2位　126票　真紅＠ローゼンメイデン
3位　25票　雪平ふらの＠俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している

S1-2
1位　236票　清水谷竜華＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　102票　阿良々木月火＠物語シリーズ セカンドシーズン
3位　52票　如月千早＠ THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE 輝きの向こう側へ!

T1-2
1位　184票　結城明日奈（アスナ）＠ソードアート・オンライン
2位　115票　黄瀬やよい（キュアピース）＠映画 プリキュアオールスターズNewStage3
3位　70票　蛭子小比奈＠ブラック・ブレット

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 18

Q1-2
Nodoka Haramura @ Saki EVEN
Cecilia Alcott @ Infinite Stratos 80-1
Sanae Dekomori @ Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai! 30-1
Prediction: Nodoka Haramura by >=70
Over/Under: 300
Over

R1-2
Shinku @ Rozen Maiden 8-1
Furano Yukihira @ Ore No Nounai Sentakushi Ga, Gakuen Love Comedy Wo Zenryoku De Jama Shiteru 70-1
Karen Kujou @ Golden Mosaic EVEN
Prediction: Karen Kujou by <=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

S1-2
Chihaya Kisaragi @ The Idolmaster 60-1
Ryuuka Shimizudani @ Saki 10-1
Tsukihi Araragi @ Ghostory 5-1
Prediction: Tsukihi Araragi by <=40
Over/Under: 300
Over

T1-2
Yayoi Kise @ Smile Pretty Cure! 50-1
Asuna Yuuki @ Sword Art Online 5-1
Kohina Hiruko @ Black Bullet 20-1
Prediction: Asuna Yuuki by <=60
Over/Under: 300
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 17

Q1-1
1位　138票　星空凛＠ラブライブ!
2位　91票　ペトラルカ・アン・エルダント三世＠アウトブレイク・カンパニー
3位　68票　本間芽衣子（めんま）＠劇場版 あの日見た花の名前を僕達はまだ知らない。

R1-1
1位　134票　藍羽浅葱＠ストライク・ザ・ブラッド
2位　125票　潮留美海＠凪のあすから
3位　36票　星白閑＠シドニアの騎士

S1-1
1位　131票　五月七日くみん＠中二病でも恋がしたい!戀
2位　90票　ショコラ＠俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している
3位　64票　足須沙穂都＠マンガ家さんとアシスタントさんと

T1-1
1位　173票　リゼ（天々座理世）＠ご注文はうさぎですか?
2位　86票　石戸霞＠咲-Saki- 全国編
3位　74票　百江なぎさ＠劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ[新編]叛逆の物語

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 17

Q1-1
Meiko Honma @ Ano Hi Mita Hana No Namae Wo Bokutachi Wa Mada Shiranai 20-1
Petralka Anne Eldante III @ Outbreak Company 60-1
Rin Hoshizora @ Love Live! EVEN
Prediction: Rin Hoshizora by >=40
Over/Under: 400
Under

R1-1
Asagi Aiba @ Strike The Blood 25-1
Miuna Shiodome @ Nagi No Asukara 5-1
Shizuka Hoshijiro @ Knights Of Sidonia 90-1
Prediction: Miuna Shiodome by <=50
Over/Under: 400
Under

S1-1
Kumin Tsuyuri @ Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai! EVEN
Sahoto Ashisu @ The Comic Artist And His Assistants 90-1
Chocolat @ Ore No Nounai Sentakushi Ga, Gakue 20-1
Prediction by Kumin Tsuyuri by >=50
Over/Under: 400
Under

T1-1
Nagisa Momoe @ Puella Magi Madoka Magica 50-1
Rize Tedeza @ Is The Order A Rabbit? 1-8
Kasumi Iwato @ Saki 20-1
Prediction: Rize Tedeza by >=50
Over/Under: 400
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 16

M1-4
1位　84票　宇迦之御魂神（うか様）＠いなり、こんこん、恋いろは。
2位　65票　霧切響子＠ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生
3位　29票　春鳥つぐみ＠ソウルイーターノット!

N1-4
1位　68票　東兎角＠悪魔のリドル
2位　58票　羽川翼＠〈物語〉シリーズ セカンドシーズン
3位　52票　リカンツ＝シーベリー（リッツ）＠健全ロボ ダイミダラー

O1-4
1位　103票　小路綾＠きんいろモザイク
2位　49票　すーぱーそに子＠そにアニ -SUPER SONICO
3位　29票　フィノ・ブラッドストーン＠勇者になれなかった俺はしぶしぶ就職を決意しました。

P1-4
1位　84票　遠坂凛＠ Fate/kaleid liner プリズマ☆イリヤ
2位　62票　雪音クリス＠戦姫絶唱シンフォギアG
3位　34票　福与恒子＠咲-Saki- 全国編

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 16

M1-4
Uka No Mitama No Kami @ Inari Konkon Koi Iroha 70-1
Kyouko Kirigiri @ Danganronpa EVEN
Tsugumi Harudori @ Soul Eater 20-1
Prediction: Kyouko Kirigiri by >=60
Over/Under: 300
Over

N1-4
Rikantz Seaberry @ Daimidaler The Sound Robot 40-1
Tsubasa Hanekawa @ Ghostory 10-1
Tokaku Azuma @ Akuma No Riddle 3-1
Prediction: Tokaku Azuma by <=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

O1-4
Sonico @ Super Sonico 30-1
Aya Komichi @ Golden Mosaic EVEN
Fino Bloodstone @ Yuusha Ni Narenakatta Ore Wa Shibus 50-1
Prediction: Aya Komichi by >=60
Over/Under: 300
Over

P1-4
Kouko Fukuyo @ Saki 80-1
Chris Yukine @ Senki Zesshou Symphogear 40-1
Rin Tousaka @ Fate/Stay Night EVEN
Prediction: Rin Tousaka by >=60
Over/Under: 300
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 15

M1-3
1位　187票　蒼星石＠ローゼンメイデン
2位　113票　小野寺小咲＠ニセコイ
3位　65票　荒川憩＠咲-Saki- 全国編

N1-3
1位　134票　辻垣内智葉＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　114票　我那覇響＠ THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE 輝きの向こう側へ!
3位　112票　花田煌＠咲-Saki- 全国編

O1-3
1位　226票　新子憧＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　91票　ステファニー・ドーラ（ステフ）＠ノーゲーム・ノーライフ
3位　45票　香椎愛莉＠ロウきゅーぶ!SS

P1-3
1位　141票　古手梨花＠ひぐらしのなく頃に拡 -アウトブレイク-
2位　99票　南宮那月＠ストライク・ザ・ブラッド
3位　80票　ミカサ・アッカーマン＠進撃の巨人

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 15

M1-3
Souseiseki @ Rozen Maiden 40-1
Kosaki Onodera @ Nisekoi 3-1
Kei Arakawa @ Saki 30-1
Prediction: Kosaki Onodera by <=60
Over/Under: 300
Over

N1-3
Hibiki Ganaha @ The Idolmaster 80-1
Kirame Hanada @ Saki EVEN
Satoha Tsujigaito @ Saki 50-1
Prediction: Kirame Hanada by >=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

O1-3
Ako Atarashi @ Saki EVEN
Airi Kashii @ Ro-Kyu-Bu! 50-1
Stephanie Dola @ No Game No Life 30-1
Prediction: Ako Atarashi by >=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

P1-3
Rika Furude @ When They Cry 3-1
Mikasa Ackerman @ Attack On Titan 30-1
Natsuki Minamiya @ Strike The Blood 50-1
Prediction: Rika Furude by <=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 14

M1-2
1位　195票　三峰真白＠未確認で進行形
2位　65票　山神ルーシー（略）＠サーバント×サービス
3位　28票　菜波・K・ブレードフィールド＠彼女がフラグをおられたら

N1-2
1位　130票　比企谷小町＠やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。
2位　122票　池野楓＠桜Trick
3位　45票　駒鳥蓮華（ホワイトロビン）＠世界征服 -謀略のズヴィズダー-

O1-2
1位　167票　園田海未＠ラブライブ!
2位　138票　小鳥遊六花＠中二病でも恋がしたい!戀
3位　25票　成瀬優（ゆうちゃん）＠私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!

P1-2
1位　219票　シャロ（桐間紗路）＠ご注文はうさぎですか?
2位　60票　園田美月＠桜Trick
3位　40票　池田華菜＠咲-Saki- 全国編

Nice try, Black Army.

BLACK ARMY PURCHASE ATTEMPT OF CHIVAS USA

ALTAY TASCIOGLU
MARCH 2014

ISSUE

The issue presented is whether the Chivas USA supporter group Black Army (BA) violates any legal or ethical guidelines by their fundraising efforts to purchase the club. As a general ethical rule, attempted purchases of professional sports teams should be void of impropriety and do no damage to the existing reputation of the club or fan base. My analysis will address the process more than the end result because the likelihood of success by the BA is slim. However, especially in the social media age, significant funds can be raised which could lead to allegations of misrepresentation, misappropriation of funds, and possibly fraud. The intentions of the BA are no doubt innocent, but the process leaves much to be desired.

FACTS

The MLS purchased Chivas USA from Jorge Vergara after a dismal club performance both on and off the field over the last four seasons. The BA wrote a letter to MLSCommissioner Don Garber and requested an opportunity to purchase the club at market value while citing a desire to never repeat the ownership mistakes exhibited by Vergara. The letter announced a fundraising initiative with a pledge to donate 100% of the funds to MLS Works (non-profit arm of MLS) in the event the bid is unsuccessful.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this essay is to voice concerns regarding the fundraising efforts. 2014 will mark my sixth season as a Chivas USA season ticket holder. I love the club, city, and its supporters. The BA shares my passion. In a time where Chivas USA fans are few and far between, the BA is one of the few groups that stuck with the club during tough times. They are lead by smart and energetic supporters who truly want the club to prosper. While I understand the BA wants to parlay passion into more control over the club, the group shows no signs of the experience needed to manage millions of dollars and an MLS Franchise. The same holds true for any potential interest in the club. Hopes and dreams aren’t enough without planning, preparation, organization, resources, and qualifications.

MOTIVE / CHARITABLE DONATION

Why is the BA launching the fundraising drive? My first inclination was publicity. The self-proclaimed “Infamous” BA is a group that prides itself on having called for the firing of two coaches before their eventual termination. Yet, this is the same group that rightly criticized former ownership and their commitment to the club. In essence, they requested the firings of coaches who were attempting “mission impossible.” The BA enjoys their fare share of attention.

During an interview with TheGoatParade.com, BA President Angel Mendoza outlined the group’s plan. He said, “The next step [after buying the team] would be to hold a celebration on doing the impossible. Then setting up a structure of the right staff to make sure the club is successful. We would be looking for a location and investor for a stadium.” Therefore, Mendoza admits to not having a staff structure before fundraising begins.

The group recently proclaimed the primary objective is ownership of the club and not publicity. Yet, the BA chose to attach a charitable donation to their bid if/when they fall short of the goal. The question is why? If the group wants to purchase an MLS Team, the public should expect an all out effort to present a comprehensive bid which includes financing, personnel, corporate structure, endorsements by community leaders, potential soccer operations staff, scouting, youth development, media relations, corporate partnerships, leadership structure, accounting, and many other necessities before fundraising begins. This is known as a prospectus. Merriam-Webster defines prospectus as “a printed statement that describes something (such as a new business or investment) and that is sent to people who may want to be involved in it or invest in it.”

According to Investopedia, “a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed investment decision.” Such a plan is only fair to a potential donor or investor if expected to part with hard earned money. Common sense indicates that if the above elements are missing prior to soliciting funds, the bid can only be considered a ploy to get publicity. The BA most likely attached the MLS Works pledge to acquire some legitimacy in the project.

The group may also choose to fundraise exclusively for MLS Works if they feel passionately about the cause. Why involve Chivas USA? Also, nothing is stopping the BA from soliciting funds and simply making refunds if they fall short. Mendoza added, “Even if we do not reach our goal to purchase the club, we would like to raise enough to invest into it.” So from start, the BA is straddling between ownership, investment, and a charitable donation while still not offering a prospectus for each situation.

Mendoza was also quoted as saying, “We are realists and not dumb, our chances are very low, but it is fun to do the impossible.” Yet earlier in the interview he insisted the BA wanted to “put our money where our mouth is.” To summarize, the BA wants to have fun and celebrate while soliciting other people’s money and re-directing it to charity in the event they fall short. No refunds allowed.

LEGAL ISSUES

Why is this bad you ask? What’s wrong with donating a few bucks to charity? Simple answer—Misrepresentation. The BA has not started to fundraise at a large scale. With the Internet and social media, anything can happen. Donors could make contributions all across the world. The 2014 World Cup may attract new followers to MLS and possibly new donors. Lets say the BA raised $100,000 from 2,000 people. The BA may personally know only a fraction of the donors. That means the majority of donors are banking on assumptions that a somewhat serious and comprehensive prospectus exists and contains the required elements. Or else, they (donors) would have just donated money directly to MLS Works. However, what if no plan currently exists? What if it’s just a few guys on social media trying to raise funds? How do donors know that the $100,000 won’t be mishandled? How about oversight? The questions are endless. If it is proven that no prospectus exists and the internal goal was notoriety, the BA meets all 9 elements of common law fraud.

(1) a representation; 
(2) its falsity; 
(3) its materiality; 
(4) the speaker’s knowledge of its falsity or ignorance of its truth; 
(5) the speaker’s intent that it be acted upon by the recipient in a manner reasonably contemplated; 
(6) the hearer’s ignorance of its falsity; 
(7) the hearer’s reliance on its truth; 
(8) the right to rely on it; 
(9) the plaintiff’s consequent and proximate injury.

It only takes a handful of upset individuals to say, “Hey wait, I thought this was a serious bid. I want my money back.” Allow me to use an analogy. Some politicians run for President of the United States when they know the odds of winning are slim to none. They do so to advance a message and make speeches. However, they typically present some campaign and strategy plans before soliciting funds. The pubic would find it highly inappropriate for the candidate to not offer a comprehensive plan before soliciting funds and simply converting the money to charity knowing they (candidate) could reap the benefits of the public donation and halfhearted campaign. The notice of a possibility of charitable donation and subsequent consent mean nothing if the donor did not make an informed decision. This would be against public policy.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

My gut instinct tells me the BA was attempting to raise funds first and worry about the planning later. In my opinion, that course of action is highly unethical. The BA can create an infrastructure to refund donations in the event of an unsuccessful bid. This alleviates the problem. While it may create accounting work, so would managing thousands of dollars and guarding against impropriety. If the BA refuses to refund the donors, one could ask what their true motives are.

I write this essay because I care about Chivas USA and its future. The club has suffered on and off the field over the last four seasons. From discrimination lawsuits, negativeHBO segments, poor marketing, awful attendance, and club futility, Chivas USA was the model of dysfunction in professional sports. All of this changed when the MLSpurchased the club. Garber wrote the following to Chivas USA supporters in an open letter. He said, “In the coming months, the league will work to find a new ownership group that will establish a new vision and plan for the team, and will be committed to building a new stadium in Los Angeles. We have already had initial discussions with a number of very qualified potential owners and it is our intention to transition the team to a new owner sometime this year.”

I trust Garber after seeing the league grow over the last decade. I’m finally excited about the direction of the club. In my opinion, even if one donor is upset with the handling of funds, the botched fundraiser further tarnishes the reputation of the club and its fan base.

CONCLUSION

The BA is smarter than this. The decision to purchase the club and raise funds came approximately one week after the MLS purchased Chivas USA. If they had this plan all along, one would assume some prospectus would be available now to potential donors. Most likely, the plan was concocted shortly after the sale. In that event, the plan lacks considerable thought and several deficiencies are obvious.

Nobody can question the passion of the BA. Nobody can doubt their love for the club. Nobody believes the BA is doing this for money. I admire and respect the BA. However, this is a bad move and I hope the BA will at least consider switching to a refund policy.

FC BARCELONA STATUTES

The following link points to the FC Barcelona statutes. The BA can use the statutes as a guide in preparing a detailed prospectus before soliciting funds.

http://www.uk.coop/sites/storage/public/downloads/barca_statutes.pdf

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 14

M1-2
Lucy Yamagami @ Servant X Service 15-1
Mashiro Mitsumine @ Mikakunin De Shinkoukei 50-1
Nanami K. Bladefield @ Kanojo Ga Flag Wo Oraretara 3-1
Prediction: Nanami K. Bladefield by <=60
Over/Under: 300
Under

N1-2
Komachi Hikigaya @ Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Comedy Wa Machigatteiru 3-1
Renge Komadori @ World Conquest ~The Zvezda Plot~ 15-1
Kaede Ikeno @ Sakura Trick 50-1
Prediction: Komachi Hikigaya by >=40
Over/Under: 300
Under

O1-2
Umi Sonoda @ Love Live! 15-1
Rikka Takanashi @ Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai! EVEN
Yuu Naruse @ Watashi Ga Motenai No Wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera Ga Warui! 70-1
Prediction: Rikka Takanashi by >=50
Over/Under: 300
Over

P1-2
Kana Ikeda @ Saki 20-1
Mitsuki Sonoda @ Sakura Trick 80-1
Sharo Kirima @ Is The Order A Rabbit? 1-6
Prediction: Sharo Kirima by <=70
Over/Under: 300
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 13

M1-1
1位　195票　松実玄＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　102票　湊智花＠ロウきゅーぶ!SS
3位　55票　イリヤスフィール・フォン・アインツベルン＠Fate/kaleid liner プリズマ☆イリヤ

N1-1
1位　118票　綾瀬千早＠ちはやふる わがみよにふるながめせしまに
2位　103票　ハルナ＠蒼き鋼のアルペジオ -アルス・ノヴァ-
3位　77票　夢塔ハナ＠キャプテン・アース

O1-1
1位　165票　雪ノ下雪乃＠やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。
2位　84票　天海春香＠ THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE
3位　67票　ユイ＠ソードアート・オンライン

P1-1
1位　145票　黒猫（五更瑠璃）＠俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない。
2位　134票　瑞原はやり＠咲-Saki- 全国編
3位　65票　真木夏緒（マキ）＠恋愛ラボ

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 13

M1-1
Kuro Matsumi @ Saki 10-1
Illyasviel Von Einzbern @ Fate/Stay Night 40-1
Tomoka Minato @ Ro-Kyu-Bu! EVEN
Prediction: Tomoka Minato by <=50
Over/Under: 400
Under

N1-1
Chihaya Ayase @ Chihayafuru 2-1
Hana Mutou @ Captain Earth 20-1
Haruna @ Arpeggio Of Blue Steel 50-1
Prediction: Chihaya Ayase by <=50
Over/Under: 400
Under

O1-1
Yui @ Sword Art Online 15-1
Yukino Yukinoshita @ Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Comedy Wa Machigatteiru EVEN
Haruka Amami @ The Idolmaster 40-1
Prediction: Yukino Yukinoshita by <=60
Over/Under: 400
Under

P1-1
Ruri Gokou @ Ore No Imouto Ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai 1-9
Hayari Mizuhara @ Saki 60-1
Natsuo Maki @ Love Lab 50-1
Prediction: Ruri Gokou by >=80
Over/Under: 400
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 12

I1-4
1位　166票　千夜（宇治松千夜）＠ご注文はうさぎですか?
2位　73票　阿良々木火憐＠〈物語〉シリーズ セカンドシーズン
3位　46票　加治木ゆみ＠咲-Saki- 全国編

J1-4
1位　114票　木下林檎（草壁ゆか）＠のうりん
2位　87票　星宮ケイト（ヴィニエイラ様）＠世界征服 -謀略のズヴィズダー-
3位　72票　小鍛治健夜＠咲-Saki- 全国編

K1-4
1位　165票　チノ（香風智乃）＠ご注文はうさぎですか?
2位　68票　桐ヶ谷直葉＠ソードアート・オンライン Extra Edition
3位　48票　倉石たんぽぽ＠ウィッチクラフトワークス

L1-4
1位　198票　暁美ほむら＠劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ[新編]叛逆の物語
2位　73票　桂ヒナギク＠ハヤテのごとく!
3位　49票　春音あいら＠プリティーリズム・オールスターセレクション

Tunnel Of Love

Getting crazy on the waltzers but it's the life that I choose

Sing about the sixblade sing about the switchback and a torture tattoo

And I been riding on a ghost train where the cars they scream and slam

And I don't know where I'll be tonight but I'd always tell you where I am

In a screaming ring of faces I seen her standing in the light

She had a ticket for the races just like me she was a victim of the night

I put a hand upon the lever said let it rock and let it roll

I had the one arm bandit fever there was an arrow through my heart and my soul

And the big wheel keep on turning neon burning up above

And I'm just high on the world

Come on and take a low ride with me girl

On the tunnel of love

It's just the danger when you're riding at your own risk

She said you are the perfect stranger she said baby let's keep it like this

It's just a cake walk twisting baby step right up and say

Hey mister give me two give me two cos any two can play

And the big wheel keep on turning neon burning up above

And I'm just high on the world

Come on and take a low ride with me girl

On the tunnel of love

Well it's been money for muscle another whirligig

Money for muscle and another girl I dig

Another hustle just to make it big

And rockaway rockaway

And girl it looks so pretty to me just like it always did

Like the spanish city to me when we were kids

Oh girl it looks so pretty to me just like it always did

Like the spanish city to me when we were kids

She took off a silver locket she said remember me by this

She put her hand in my pocket I got a keepsake and a kiss

And in the roar of the dust and diesel I stood and watched her walk away

I could have caught up with her easy enough but something must have made me stay

And the big wheel keep on turning neon burning up above

And I'm just high on the world

Come on and take a low ride with me girl

On the tunnel of love

And now I'm searching through these carousels and the carnival arcades

Searching everywhere from steeplechase to palisades

In any shooting gallery where promises are made

To rockaway rockaway from cullercoats and whitley bay out to rockaway

And girl it looks so pretty to me like it always did

Like the spanish city to me when we were kids

Girl it looks so pretty to me like it always did

Like the spanish city to me when we were kids...

Greener

Thought life would be better

If you spent it with another

Thought the grass would be greener

If you left me for her

The glass would be cleaner

The juice much sweeter

Thought the skies would be clearer

The sun would shine brighter

Oooh, you were so wrong

And now you’re singing your

Remorseful song, song

And you, wish you didn’t move on

Oh but honey, your mistakes,

They can’t be undone, undone

Thought the bond would last longer

The passion would be stronger

Thought your life would be easier

You’re flirting with disaster

Thought you found a hidden treasure

But her wealth wasn’t richer

Thought you could divide and conquer

The honeymoon’s over

Oooh you were so wrong

You underestimated me, all along, along

And you, thought I couldn’t move on

Oh but honey, the love for you is now gone, now gone

What now you’re not a believer

Cause the tension’s getting steamier

You know you made an error

The grass wasn’t greener

Her reflection’s in the mirror

It isn’t any clearer

Now you see her true demeanor

You’re ready to leave her

You said you had to get it off your chest

You wish you never left

What a situation, oh what a mess

Cause you know I was the best

Your promises were meaningless

Now you live with your regrets

Stuck in your self-made mess,

Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yeeaahhh, whoooo, yeeaahhh

Greener … thought it would be greener

Greener … yea, thought it would be greener, greener

Oooh, you were so wrong

And now you’re singing, you're singing your

Remorseful song, song

And you, yeah, you couldn’t move on

Oh now honey, my love for you is now gone, now gone

Greener … thought it would be greener

Greener … yea, thought it would be greener, greener, greener

Greener

Greener

Greener … thought it would be greener

Greener … yea, thought it would be greener, greener, greener...

Don't Leave Me This Way

Don't leave me this way

I can't survive

I can't stay alive

Without your love, oh baby

Don't leave me this way, no

I can't exist

I'll surely miss

Your tender kiss

Don't leave me this way

Baby, my heart is full of love and desire for you

Now come on down and do what you've gotta do

You started this fire down in my soul

Now can't you see it's burnin', outta control

Come and satisfy the need in me

'Cause only your good lovin' can set me free

Don't, don't ya leave me this way, no

Don't ya understand

I'm at your command

Oh baby, please

Please, don''t leave me this way

No, baby

Don't leave me this way

I can't survive, I can't stay alive

Without your love

Baby, don't leave me this way

Baby, my heart is full of love and desire for you

So come on down and do what you've gotta do

You started this fire down in my soul

Now can't you see it's burnin', outta control

So Come and satisfy the need in me

Only your good lovin' can set me free

Need your lovin' baby

Need

Need

Satisfy the need in me

Satisfy the need in me...

Hay, Hay Baby

Come satisfy the need in me

Oh, oh, baby

Come satisfy the need in me

Oh, baby

Don't leave me this way

Don't leave me this way...

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 12

I1-4
Karen Araragi @ Ghostory 70-1
Yumi Kajiki @ Saki 15-1
Chiya Ujimatsu @ Is The Order A Rabbit? EVEN
Prediction: Chiya Ujimatsu by <=60
Over/Under: 350
Over

J1-4
Sukoya Kokaji @ Saki 3-1
Kate Hoshimiya @ World Conquest ~The Zvezda Plot~ 15-1
Ringo Kinoshita @ Nourin 50-1
Prediction: Sukoya Kokaji by >=50
Over/Under: 400
Under

K1-4
Chino Kafuu @ Is The Order A Rabbit? 1-9
Tanpopo Kuraishi @ Witch Craft Works 80-1
Suguha Kirigaya @ Sword Art Online 20-1
Prediction: Chino Kafuu by >=70
Over/Under: 350
Over

L1-4
Aira Harune @ Pretty Rhythm 90-1
Hinagiku Katsura @ Hayate The Combat Butler 30-1
Homura Akemi @ Puella Magi Madoka Magica 1-9
Prediction: Homura Akemi by >=80
Over/Under: 400
Over

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 11

I1-3
1位　161票　桐崎千棘＠ニセコイ
2位　58票　椎名真冬＠生徒会の一存 Lv.2 渡す生徒会
3位　48票　灰原哀＠名探偵コナン

J1-3
1位　149票　竹井久＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　85票　エスカ・メーリエ＠エスカ&ロジーのアトリエ -黄昏の空の錬金術師-
3位　51票　煌坂紗矢華＠ストライク・ザ・ブラッド

K1-3
1位　150票　藤宮香織＠一週間フレンズ。
2位　67票　タカオ＠蒼き鋼のアルペジオ -アルス・ノヴァ-
3位　37票　横井るみ＠となりの関くん

L1-3
1位　123票　猪熊陽子＠きんいろモザイク
1位　123票　姫柊雪菜＠ストライク・ザ・ブラッド
3位　32票　リサ・エオストレ＠ワルキューレロマンツェ

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Odds, Match Day 11

I1-3
Ai Haibara @ Detective Conan 40-1
Chitoge Kirisaki @ Nisekoi EVEN
Mafuyu Shiina @ Seitokai No Ichizon 30-1
Prediction: Chitoge Kirisaki by >=80
Over/Under: 400
Over

J1-3
Hisa Takei @ Saki EVEN
Escha Malier @ Atelier Escha & Logy 40-1
Sayaka Kirasaka @ Strike The Blood 30-1
Prediction: Hisa Takei by >=60
Over/Under: 400
Over

K1-3
Kaori Fujimiya @ One Week Friends EVEN
Rumi Yokoi @ Tonari No Seki-kun 60-1
Takao @ Arpeggio Of Blue Steel 40-1
Prediction: Kaori Fujimiya by <=60
Over/Under: 500
Under

L1-3
Youko Inokuma @ Golden Mosaic EVEN
Lisa Eostre @ Walkure Romanze 60-1
Yukina Himeragi @ Strike The Blood 10-1
Prediction: Youko Inokuma by <=40
Over/Under: 500
Under

2channel Anime Saimoe 2014: First Round Results, Match Day 10

I1-2
1位　233票　鹿倉胡桃＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　133票　南千秋＠みなみけ 夏やすみ
3位　46票　片山実波＠Wake Up Girls!

J1-2
1位　217票　愛宕洋榎＠咲-Saki- 全国編
2位　216票　インデックス＠とある科学の超電磁砲S
3位　47票　壱級天災＠龍ヶ嬢七々々の埋蔵金

K1-2
1位　310票　佐倉杏子＠劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ[新編]叛逆の物語
2位　83票　ティナ・スプラウト＠ブラック・ブレット
3位　41票　高原歩美（メルクリウス）＠神のみぞ知るセカイ 女神篇

L1-2
1位　223票　園田優＠桜Trick
2位　101票　戸次菜摘（ベッキー）＠のうりん
3位　42票　加藤茉莉香＠劇場版 モーレツ宇宙海賊 ABYSS OF HYPERSPACE -亜空の深淵-