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RHA MA600i Noise-Isolating In-Ear Headphones
RHA MA600i Noise-Isolating In-Ear Headphones
Product Information
The MA600i earphones from RHA are engineered for high-definition sound and effective noise isolation. Machined aluminium components, custom dynamic drivers and a dual insulated cable work together to provide precise and balanced sound reproduction. Switch seamlessly between music and calls with the in-line remote and 360° mic.
- Custom 320.1 driver for precise and balanced sound reproduction
- Noise isolating design
- Machined from solid, aircraft grade aluminium
- 3-button remote and microphone
- Selection of dual density silicone ear tips
- Dual insulated, oxygen-free copper cable with gold plated 90° connection
- Hard carry case and stainless steel ear tip holder
Did you notice?The ear-tips are made from dual density silicone for comfort and noise isolation.
Apple Recommends ForExperiencing high-definition sound whether listening to music or making calls.
What's in the Box?
- RHA MA600i earphones
- Carry case
- 8 sets of dual density silicone ear tips
- Stainless steel ear tip holder
- User guide
Tech Specs
- Frequency Response: 16 Hz - 22,000 Hz
- Impedance: 16 ohms
- Other Features: With Remote and Mic, Sound Isolating
- Form Factor: In Ear
- Cable Length: 1.35 m
- Drivers: 320.1 custom dynamic driver
- Weight: 0.71 oz./20 g
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number: 201030
- UPC or EAN No.: 5060212270511
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Was in my local Apple Store and asked a member of staff for the second generation of the Beats Tours to be told they were unavaila Was in my local Apple Store and asked a member of staff for the second generation of the Beats Tours to be told they were unavailable which actually turned out to be an extreme saving. These earphones are half the price of the Beats and sound amazing, especially at high volumes when the bass really kicks in. Hit shuffle on my phone just after i got them and The Chain by Fleetwood Mac started, the vocals are unbelievably clear, the drums sound like they are next to you and the bass guitar thumps your ears! Definitely worth the price and they look like they are going to stand up for a few years at least! …
- Written by Spencer P from Grays
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Brilliant Headphones
Simply put, these are fantastic headphones. The sound quality is amazing allowing me to hear nuances of sound that I hadn't been a Simply put, these are fantastic headphones. The sound quality is amazing allowing me to hear nuances of sound that I hadn't been aware of before. The noise-isolating is excellent and means I don't have to turn up the volume full blast when listening on the tube, nor do others have to listen to what I am listening to either! The build quality is also excellent. All in all, I would expect to pay double or more for a set as good as these. …
- Written by Peter M from London
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Excellent value for money
Bought these as an upgrade to my MA350, can't believe the sound quality. Absolutely superb and they feel durable too.
- Written by Steven S
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Great sound, slightly unyieldy
I used to own a couple of 450is which were really good - until I lost them. Decided to try their slightly bigger "brother" and hav I used to own a couple of 450is which were really good - until I lost them. Decided to try their slightly bigger "brother" and haven't regretted a thing.
I think they sound great, the buttons are easy to use and very clicky (that's a good thing), and the L-shaped jack is sturdy. I like the fact that the 600i comes with a boatload of earplugs, but actually, the ones that were mounted on the phones when they arrived fit perfectly.
The only thing that keeps the 600i from the 5th star is the fact that the cables are a bit too stiff and heavy. But it's a minor thing. …
- Written by Anders Høeg N from København NV
It's exactly as it says on the box
I bought these earphones after RHA was recommended to me in a retail store and they are really amazing!
The sound is crisp and cl I bought these earphones after RHA was recommended to me in a retail store and they are really amazing!
The sound is crisp and clean with no distortion, very well balanced and natural. These earphones just set a new standard for me.
The cable is completely tangle free, hold one end, drop the other one and off you go. :)
The overall build quality feels sturdy, after one month of use I can't see any wear and tear.
They keep well in my ear and very comfortable to wear them even for hours. Love the fact that I don't have to pick my phone out of my pocket when walking, the remote is very easy to use.
I've had quite a few earphones in the past, all from big consumer brands. Believe me, they don't even come close to this, you loose much of the details in the music.
One note: I prefer the nice and rich sound as I listen to a variety of genres but some might miss an extra kick from the bass.
I'm very happy with the value, got a pair of premium earphones way under the premium price and it also comes with three years of warranty. …
- Written by Jozsef J from Dundalk
Top class in price range
I am a musician and over the past 5 years have owned several pairs of headphones both in ear and over ear, forever in search of th I am a musician and over the past 5 years have owned several pairs of headphones both in ear and over ear, forever in search of the perfect sound. From Bowers and Wilkins P5's to Shure Se535's (which FYI I still own and are top drawer).
I read many reviews of many pairs of in ear headphones before deciding on these and was in the £50 - £100 bracket. The RHA brand had loads of very good/excellent reviews which seemed consistent across several different websites so I took the plunge last week, spending a bit less than I had been prepared to.
I was literally blown away by the sound that these things produced, I listen to different types of music from John Mayer, to the Foo Fighters to Electro such as Daft Punk and The Prodigy and I was not disappointed by any genre. The RHA's delivered rich, admittedly quite bass heavy, but otherwise totally balanced audio. In comparison to my Shure 535's which were about 5 x the price they hold up very well indeed!!
The build quality is excellent, the bundled earbuds in numerous sizes ensure that you will find a comfy and well sealed fit, and to top it off they're a UK brand.... My advice buy, buy, buy! …
- Written by Mark S from NEWPORT
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Some audiophiles will say that it does because the remote essentially acts as another resistor betwe Some audiophiles will say that it does because the remote essentially acts as another resistor between the device and earpieces, thus decreasing the fidelity of the music. However for the average user I highly doubt you could tell the difference. …
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Guido Cagnacci (Italian, 1601-1663)
Allegory of Life, n.d.
Oil on canvas 41 1/2 in. x 32 7/8 in. (105.41 cm x 83.5 cm)
Crocker Art Museum, E. B. Crocker Collection1872.133
Guido Cagnacci was born near Bologna and began his study of painting there in 1618, perhaps under Guido Reni. By 1622, he was in Rome working under the artist Guercino. In his early works Cagnacci followed Guercino's example, drawing upon his contrasts of light and dark and gradually deepening his knowledge through contact with the works of Caravaggio and his followers in Rome. He returned to Rimini in the late 1620s, but his combative and adventurous personality—and involvement with a rich widow—forced his exile from the city.
By the mid-1630s, Cagnacci's religious paintings, including frescoes for a chapel in the town of Forlì, became lighter and brighter in color. Documented as living in Forlì in 1642, he was forced to leave the town in 1645, again because of his love of conflict. For a time he led a peripatetic existence in northern Italian towns. He eventually settled in Venice, where he opened a workshop and painted richly colored canvases until 1660, when he was called to Vienna as court painter to Emperor Leopold I.
Around 1645, when his religious commissions waned because of his exile, Cagnacci turned to secular subjects that allowed him to display his skill in depicting the female nude. This trend continued throughout his time in Venice, where the sensuality of his works led to their acclaim. This painting is closely related to another version in an Italian private collection. Though it may be an early copy, Cagnacci is known to have made multiple versions of his works.


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Sterling Resources announces Breagh development production test results
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012CALGARY, Dec. 12, 2012 /CNW/ - Sterling Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SLG) ("Sterling" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the results of production testing from the initial three wells completed as part of the on-going Breagh Development.
In summary, all well results fall within the range of expected outcomes from the reservoir simulation model. Once normalized to reflect the expected sales level of wellhead pressure, the current three well capacity is estimated at 88 million standard cubic feet per day ("mmscfd") (29 mmscfd per well) which is in line with the Field Development Program (FDP) general assumption.
"Attainment of expected capacity from the first three wells is a good start for the Breagh Development," stated John Rapach, Sterling's Chief Operating Officer. "The newly drilled A3 well is the biggest producer to date with a production capacity of circa 58 mmscfd at initial production conditions. The other two producers, A1 and A2 (redrills of the 42/13-3 and 42/13-5Z wells) tested at maximum rates of 16 and 18 mmscfd respectively. We are evaluating the initial performance of all of these wells, as this early completion experience will be used to refine and possibly improve the performance of subsequent wells," added Mr. Rapach.
Drilling will now commence on the fourth development well. With the remaining development wells expected to complete every 60 to 70 days (per well), five wells are anticipated to be available for production in early May 2013. Total initial production following completion of the fifth well is expected to be approximately 150 mmscfd.
Sterling Resources Ltd. is a Canadian-listed international oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with assets in the United Kingdom, Romania, France and the Netherlands. The shares are listed and posted for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "SLG".
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Does Steve Mason Spell the End for Ilya Bryzgalov in Philly?
Apr 3, 2013, 5:40 PM EDT
The Flyers lost out on Ryane Clowe, who wound up going to
the New York Rangers. They sat on their hands as Jaromir Jagr was shipped off
to the Boston Bruins. And according to reports, they were beat out for
26-year-old netminder Ben Bishop, who the Ottawa Senators wound up sending to
the Tampa Bay Lightning instead.
The Flyers did not come away empty-handed at the trade
deadline however, nor without a goalie, sending Michael Leighton and a
third-round pick in 2015 to Columbus in exchange for Steve Mason. With that, it
didn't take very long for speculation to swirl over the future of one Ilya
Bryzgalov, because of course it didn't.
Mason, 24, has been trending downward ever since his stellar
rookie season in 2008-09 when he led the NHL with 10 shutouts. He played just
46 games last season – the lowest total of his career – and finally surrendered
the starting job to Sergei Bobrovsky this year, posting a 3-6-1 record with a
2.95 goals against average and .899 save percentage.
Some have described it as ironic that the Flyers traded for
Bob's backup. The real irony here is that they had to trade a goaltender
(Leighton) for goaltender help. But I digress.
Despite the fact that Mason has been increasingly less
impressive as the years have gone by, the natural leap is this acquisition sets
the team up to amnesty Bryzgalov in the offseason. This is fueled by several
factors, chiefly that there is some dissatisfaction with Bryz's performance and
contract, but also that the Flyers were chasing young goalies at the deadline
to begin with.
There's also the matter of Mason's contract. He'll become a
restricted free agent this summer, when at that time if the Flyers would like
to retain the player's services they must render a qualifying offer that
matches his salary of $3.2 million, with a contract length of up to two years.
When combined with Bryzgalov's average salary of $5.67 million,
that would be almost $9 million tied up in goaltending for the next two seasons.
That sounds like a lot.
So a case can be made
that the Flyers are preparing to separate from Bryz, and the first step was to
acquire a cheaper option, in this case a salvage project. Paul Holmgren didn't
exactly pour cold water all over the possibility, either. The general manager
told reporters the organization views Mason as part of the future.
"We see him as one of our two goalies, not only the rest of
this year, but moving forward," Holmgren said. "We'll just leave it
at that for now."
Then again, Homer was also optimistic they could reach a
deal with Mason that would pay him less than the value of the qualifying offer.
If that were true, it changes the dynamics quite a bit.
The Flyers have had to learn the hard way about going cheap
on a backup. We understood the reasoning behind it, that being Bryz is a goalie
who commands a lot of ice time, and they were up against the salary cap as
usual. Unfortunately it's backfired. Head coach Peter Laviolette literally could
not afford to use Leighton or Brian Boucher, so Billy will be starting his 20th
straight game on Wednesday.
This trade may very well boil down to nothing more than
filling an obvious need. There's even evidence to support that line of thinking.
Ed Snider defended Bryzgalov as recently as this past weekend, essentially
absolving the maligned netminder of the club's issues.
"I don't think Bryzgalov has been the problem," Snider said.
"I mean, he's had to face so many breakaways and 2-on-1s where we turn over the
puck suddenly. I think it's the team. I think we're fine in goal."
Digging even further into the theory that ownership stands
behind Bryz is the reality that Snider wanted Homer to put an end to the goalie
carousel in Philly once and for all. You can argue whether signing the
cosmonaut to a nine-year deal – not to mention his 15-14-3 record, 2.81 GAA,
and .900 SV% this season – has truly accomplished that or not, yet where
exactly does Mason fit in with that vision?
Not to rule out the organization using amnesty on Bryzgalov
completely, if for no other reason than the Flyers might not wish to cut him
checks up to his 40th birthday, but this move doesn't quite lend the appearance
that is indeed their intent. Bryz's salary is not as excessive as many people
like to make it seem (8th in average salary among goalies this year), and the
front office doesn't believe he's the problem.
We shall see. As for the trade itself, it's no blockbuster,
but certainly wise to pick up somebody that might be able to give Bryzgalov a
breather. Meanwhile, Mason flashed serious potential early in his career, so
who knows what could happen if he can recapture it. I'm just not convinced you'll
ever see that for Philly on any kind of regular basis.
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FoE Nigeria wins award for anti tobacco campaign
Bloomberg Philanthropies has awarded Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria for their extreme efforts in monitoring tobacco companies.
Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA) received an award this year from the 2009 Bloomberg Awards for Global Tobacco Control at the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health in Mumbai, India. The group was applauded for monitoring and publicizing tobacco industry activities intended to increase tobacco use and undermine tobacco control efforts.
ERA has extensively monitored and exposed the marketing activities of the tobacco industry. They have faced the industry's numerous attempts to undermine tobacco control policies in Nigeria head-on by exposing the front groups used by the industry to carry out its activities. Furthermore, they have highlighted unfair practices towards tobacco farmers and indifference to child labor.
The award for excellence in monitoring was accepted by Mr. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Programme Manager, ERA.
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Best line from a Korn song?
That's right. Some of you have used Korn lines as your signatures and it got me thinking: What is the best line Korn has written? Post them up, I'll take a tally and in 30 days let you guys know which line from which song has the most votes.
"Are you ready?"
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Re: Best line from a Korn song?
"Well you can suck my dick and fuckin' like it!"
I cant believe how I forgot that this is just about the best damn song lyric EVER! I dont even have a dick and still love to SCREAM it when this song is on
Fucking for love might be the last legal drug
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How you gonna touch and how will you collect the beauty when it turns to dust? Everything we make, the cells we generate are both of us- I will protect you
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Last year I introduced readers to one of the leading voices about Christianity and science, John Polkinghorne. I also helped BioLogos bring in another leading voice, Robert Russell. This new series introduces a third prominent Christian thinker, Lutheran theologian Ted Peters, Research Professor Emeritus in Systematic Theology and Ethics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences (http://www.ctns.org/), and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.
When you are in church, do you act and speak differently than when you are in school? Do you tend to compartmentalize what you learn about in Biology class from what you learn about in Sunday School?
Russell Crowe as Noah was no superhero. He was very human—perhaps too human for those who'd prefer he remain in the flannel graph world of our Sunday School stories.
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Would those genuinely interested in learning about evolution benefit from a careful explanation of why these common objections don't hold water? Here the answer seemed to me to be "yes."
We need to hear stories from others who have wrestled with evolution and Christian faith. What arguments made them change their views on science? How did they hold fast to their relationship with God? The essays in this series will eventually comprise a book, provisionally titled, "Evolving: Evangelicals Reflect on Evolution."
Ever wonder what a huge frozen lake looks like from space? Or what the best blunders in science history have been? Closer to home (for us anyway), have you contemplated whether America's views on evolution will ever change? Today's News Roundup brings you a mashup of thoughtful essays and some fun items to make your Friday more interesting.
The Psalmist is saying that when we walk outside and look up, the heavens are telling us two things about God: they tell us about his glory, and they tell us about what his hands can do.
Scripture gives us multiple ways of looking at things, and a classic example of this is the parables of Jesus. Many of these involve looking at nature. For example, natural events like seeds growing—and what Jesus seems to be saying is look there is a surface reading of nature—and then there is the deeper reading, where you begin to realize there are levels of meaning that we don't pick up on our first acquaintance.
Even among the majority [of Americans] who believe that God created humans, the chasm separating creationist and evolutionist views appears to be gargantuan. Are Americans really this divided over human origins? As a social scientist, I am skeptical about these findings.
Read today's News Roundup for BioLogos-curated collection of articles analyzing and commenting on last week's debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham—as well as some Valentine's Day amusements.
Watch to see whether the debate encourages the opinion that science and Christianity are at war. We don't think you have to choose sides.
This list didn't come from a boring discussion of "what should be our core values." Rather, each of these commitments came up repeatedly in our discussions of what BioLogos is all about.
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We can understand why man, modern man in particular, would like to mop the floors and bleach the walls. We might not be able to tame reality, but we can tame our perception of reality. We intellectualize in order to feel in control.
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Just seen a Video of Oliver Watton and Michelle Pentecost singing "As long as your mine", he is very good, has he been on as fiyero yet? i know he is 2nd cover and what has the feedback been like? also off topic but was just wondering does anyone know if he is gay? i know it doesnt matter but was just wondering!
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Oxonmoot is held in Oxford in September every year, usually on the weekend closest to the 22nd of September, Frodo and Bilbo's birthday. For many years the event has been held at a picturesque Oxford college, some closely associated with Tolkien or other literary figures. There are usually around 100 to 200 people attending.
The moot centres on talks and panels hosted by people researching Tolkien's works and life, and there is usually a quiz, an art show, an evening get-together with a masquerade, a remembrance visit to Tolkien's grave in north Oxford, and last, but not least, the chance to spend a weekend in the company of other people who love J.R.R. Tolkien's work.
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The needy will not always be neglected;
The hope of the poor will not be crushed forever." (Psalm 9:12, 18)
"Protect the rights of the poor and needy." (Proverbs 31:9)
"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh." (Luke 6:20a)
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As a church, we are called to support the poor and challenge the rich… Poverty most often has systemic causes, and therefore we do not hold poor people morally responsible for their economic state. (Social Principles, ¶ 163 E)
As globalization quickens the consolidation of wealth and power by fewer individuals and corporations, United Methodist Women continues to stand for economic justice for those on the margins of society.
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Every convention worth its weight in admission needs solid programming. Whether it's for people interested in hearing anime industry executives talk about their trade or hardcore fans dying to see their favorite J-pop stars, there can never be enough interesting panels at a con. Although Comic Con continues to outdo Anime Expo by drawing super stars from the anime industry (Bleach creator Tite Kubo last year and the legendary Hayao Miyazaki this year), AX still boasted a fairly strong lineup of guests and panels to keep its attendees busy.
Each day of the convention featured specific panels reserved for individuals that work in the anime industry and what's left of the professional anime journalism community (RIP Anime Insider). Since these panels were closed off to general attendees, they were far more serious in tone and audience participation. They took place in cozy lecture rooms suited for intimate discussions.
The "Making Anime and Manga Into Hollywood Features" panel was a round table discussion with executives from Fox and Sunrise, the Japanese animation studio behind Cowboy Bebop. The biggest topic of interest was Fox's upcoming live action movie adaptation of Cowbop Bebop. Bebop fans should be slightly relieved that Sunrise and the show's main writers are overseeing the adaptation. They also discussed the challenges of trying to adapt Japanese material for Western audiences. One of the more interesting moments of the panel was when an audience member asked one of the Fox executives why their Dragon Ball: Evolution film failed so badly. His response? "I started working at Fox after they started producing the movie, so it's not my fault." Nice dodge.
The "Digital Distribution of Anime and Manga" panel tackled one of the problems plaguing the anime industry in America: declining DVD sales. The panelists, executives from Viz, iTunes, and Crunchyroll, attributed it to the slow turnaround between when a show is broadcast in Japan and when it finally gets officially released in America. Often it takes months and sometimes years for it to happen. Anime fans these days are spoiled by being able to download fansubs hours after episodes air in Japan. Since 2008, online video streaming site Crunchyroll has been legitimately providing quick translations of newly broadcasted anime episodes and occasional simulcasts. Their efforts prompted prominent Naruto fan sub group Dattebayo to cease subbing the show completely. Other companies have been experimenting with simulcasts as well. Funimation unfortunately discovered that one of their subbed episode of One Piece was actually leaked a day before it was to be broadcast in Japan. Ouch. Viz has also begun offering some of their hit shows like Bleach, Naruto, and Death Note on iTunes. Namco Bandai will also be releasing music singles from Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Lucky Star on the service. In response to the recent news that Diamond, a major distributor of manga, will cancel orders for any title that fails to earn at least $2500, the panelists suggested that the future of manga will also be in digital distribution. Probably not the best of news for hardcore collectors, but it's better than seeing smaller publishers fold due to lack of distribution.
Compared to the respectful and subdued atmosphere of the industry panels, the rest of the panels I attended were much more energetic. In contrast to the cozy lecture rooms where the industry panels were held, the guests of honor panels took place in the massive Petree Hall. And yes, there was much craziness to be had at these panels.
These kinds of panels give fans the opportunity to directly interact with their favorite guests of honor. It's also an opportunity for these guests to soak in all the love and praise. Yasuhiro Nightow used his panel to present an early trailer of the upcoming Trigun film. Nightow was visibly moved by the enthusiastic response from the audience. After all, it was because of loyal fans like the ones in attendance that made the return of Trigun possible. He thanked the fans for their support and the fans thanked him for creating a great series. Very touching.
But Anime Expo isn't just purely devoted to anime and J-pop culture. There have always been a pocketful of programs and panels for popular American shows. This year's American offerings included panels for Power Rangers, Mega 64, and Robot Chicken. Each of these shows overlap with anime and gaming fandom in their own ways, so they definitely had a place at AX.
The "Power Rangers Reunion" panel was a surprise addition to AX this year. If AX seems like an odd choice to have a panel devoted to a live action show for kids, keep in mind that the Powers Rangers franchise is adaptation of the Japanese sentai shows, which have been around for several decades. For Americans, it's been over 15 years since The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers made its debut. The panel featured cast members from almost every generation. Walter Jones, the original Black Ranger, stole the show when he arrived fashionably late and busted out his hip hop kido moves on the stage. After a brief introduction, the cast members fielded questions and requests to voice certain lines. Some of the loudest cheers went to Barbara Goodson, who voiced Power Rangers antagonist Rita Repulsa. She received a roaring ovation when she delivered her signature line: "After ten thousand years I'm free! It's time to conquer earth!" She still has that timeless cackle. It was truly a magnificent moment.
Mega 64, a comedy group that specializes in performing low-budget video-game-themed skits in public places, are regulars at anime and video game conventions. Although they don't do anime skits, they are still a popular draw at conventions, since anime and gaming fandoms overlap. While their skits are rather hit or miss, they've endeared themselves to quite a lot of gamers, judging by how full the room was. Aside from answering questions from their fans (one even asked if they had ever been arrested for disorderly conduct) and announcing their deal to create commercials for GameTap, they premiered their Oregon Trail skit. It's more awkward than funny, but worth watching just to see the reactions of all those poor bystanders...
One American show that's always popular with anime fans is Robot Chicken, a stop-motion TV series that's all about parodying pop culture, video games, and anime. Similar to Mega 64, their parodies are hit and miss and sometimes even downright gross. Robot Chicken's crass, low brow humor doesn't appeal to mainstream... that's why it's a perfect fit for the much more open-minded AX attendees. Their panel featured a Q&A with the creative talents behind the show, including actor-writer Seth Green. Judging by the many video game and anime sketches they've made over three seasons, it's clear that Green and his fellow writers are otakus, too. They presented this Inuyasha spoof, a rough approximation of what would happen if your dad gets hooked on your favorite anime...
Video games have always been an inextricable part of the anime con experience. All anime cons have rooms devoted to gaming, whether it's arcade, console gaming, or even table top gaming. David Hayter, the English voice of legendary video game icon Solid Snake, was a huge draw at AX last year for gamers. This year, for the first time in AX history, game developers were invited as guests of honor. Arc System Work's Daisuke Ishiwatari and Toshimichi Mori, the creative minds behind the popular Guilty Gear and BlazBlue fighting games, had their own panels to talk about their games and answer questsions from fans. BlazBlue actually made it's US debut at Anime Expo last year, when Aksys Games provided test arcade units. Its fusion of anime inspired designs, catchy metal tunes, and hardcore game play ensured its appeal with the anime fan base.
Although there are fewer anime companies present in the exhibit hall (Viz and Tokyopop were MIA again), there were surprisingly more video game companies. Aksys Games was there to push BlazBlue. PM Studios brought test units of their music rhythm DJ Max Technika for AX's arcade gaming room. Even Capcom was on hand to show off Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, a crossover fighting game featuring classic Capcom characters and Tatsunoko heroes like Casshern. Atlus and NIS America, two companies that specialize in niche Japanese role playing games like Shin Megami Tensei and Disgaea, made their annual appearances. Even doujin (Japanese indie) games were represented by Rockin Android, which had a booth with demos of doujin bullet hell vertical shooters. What do all these games have in common? They are either hardcore or niche titles that appeal primarily to the AX demographic.
Atlus devoted its annual panel to the upcoming PS3 action RPG Demon's Souls. Unsurprisingly, because of its steep difficulty and unusual game play mechanics, Demon's Souls is intended for the hardcore only. Aesthetically, in contrast to Atlus' stylized Shin Megami Tensei series, Demon Souls is rather bland. As was the panel, which was disappointingly dry. Lead developer Takeshi Kaji didn't even show up to the panel like he was scheduled to, due to concern over catching the H1M1 swine flu virus. Atlus also announced they will be releasing a special limited edition version of the game to encourage American gamers to stop importing the Asian version (which has a Engrish language option) of Demon's Souls. Anime gamers are totally into limited edition goods, so Atlus was totally preaching to the choir.
NIS America hosted a much livelier panel about video game localizations. A bit ironic, considering their localization efforts of late have been largely ridiculed for being sloppy and bug ridden. Apparently they were paying attention to complaints about how they removed voice acting in previous games, because their next announcement was unexpected: upcoming PS2 dating-sim/JRPG release, Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love will ship with two DVDs. One will be the entire game with English voices and the other disc will also contain the full game, but with subtitled Japanese dialogue. This solves their constant problem of trying to cram two dubs onto a single disc. NIS America also gave a fall release date for Mana Khemia 2: The Fall of Alchemy, yet another JRPG for the PS2. The system simply refuses to die. Given the dearth of solid JRPGS on the current gen consoles, maybe that's a good thing. Finally, they announced they would be accepting applications for a soon to be vacant Script Editor position. NIS America is probably currently inundated with applications from hundreds fan boys who probably no idea how stressful of a job it actually is. But really, there is no better place to find enthusiastic applicants for anime and video game related jobs than at a con.
Visual novels are very popular in Japan, but largely ignored in the US. They are the equivalent of a digital, Choose Your Own Adventure type book, except with deeper plots, music, elaborate illustrations, and the occasional hentai (sex) scene. There's a small, but faithful fan base devoted to these digital novellas. Not unlike the anime fan subbing community, there's also a committed group of enthusiasts that translate and reprogram visual novels for Western audiences. True Remembrance and Narcissu, free doujin visual novels translated by insani, are amongst the best pieces of fiction I've read this year.
Since Hirameki ceased operations in America last year, JAST USA has been the largest company that specializes in localizing visual novels and eroge (hentai games) for American consumers. During their industry panel, they announced they had signed a partnership with Nitroplus, a major Japanese visual novel developer. Nitroplus is well regarded for creating visual novels and eroge that feature high production values and complex stories that often delve into the occult, science fiction, and macabre themes. The first Nitroplus game JAST USA will be releasing is Demonbane, a sci-fi mecha themed visual novel heavily influenced by HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos. Their second Nitroplus release will be Jingai Makyou, an adult visual novel with occult themes.
European based Mangagamers is also starting to make a name for itself in the Western visual novel and eroge market, announcing several high profile acquisitions through promotional posters at their booth. The first is Shuffle!, a high school romance eroge (with several "all ages" versions that omit all the hentai scenes) that inspired a popular anime adaptation. An even bigger surprise was their acquisition of 07th Expansion's critically acclaimed Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, an episodic murder mystery that also inspired a hit anime series. Higurashi is a personal favorite of mine, so I'm hoping Mangagamer will up to the challenge of faithfully translating the novel's complex story. Even with such high profile titles, releasing visual novels outside of Japan is always a financial risk. Aside from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series, there hasn't been a breakout hit for the genre in the West. To reduce the risk, Mangagamers will only be selling them as downloads on their website instead of producing physical copies for retail.
Over the past year, there's been quite a lot of controversy over eorge and hentai manga. For a brief period, Amazon Marketplace in the UK unknowingly allowed the sale of RapeLay, a controversial (and downright repulsive) rape simulator game on the PC. After the complaints poured in, Amazon UK quickly removed the game from its listings. The outrage RapeLay generated from the British media lead to a ban on the sales of rape games altogether in Japan, sparking debates over how far one can push freedom of expression. In a disturbing case for hentai importers, avid manga collector Christopher Handley was arrested after a postal inspector discovered Handley imported hentai manga from Japan featuring underaged characters engaging in violent sexual acts. This caused much alarm amongst comic fans; what exactly did Handley do wrong? Should he be punished for simply buying objectionable manga? How does arresting Handley, who has no history of sexual abusing children, protect minors from sexual abuse? Since his collection was deemed obscene and thereby indefensible, Handley was forced to plead guilty during his trial in May. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
Despite all the doom and gloom in the hentai world, JAST USA wasn't afraid to give updates and announcements on their latest eroge releases. Lonely otakus looking forward to the aptly titled Cleavage were disappointed the game was delayed. Moero Downhill Night, announced last year at AX, will be available in the fall for hentai gamers who enjoyed the absurdity of a hentai themed racing theme. No matter how ugly things get, it seems like there'll always be a pockets of perverts that will keep the hentai games flowing into America.
Date Posted: 7/17/2009


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The legendary tales of Josh Hamilton (cont.)
Athens Drive High School's baseball coach, Stan Mozingo, couldn't find him shoes. They don't carry size 19 cleats at the local sporting goods store, so after making dozens of phone calls to shoe companies, Mozingo finally learned of a St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer with feet as big as Josh Hamilton's, but the shoe supplier could only make the cleat in Cardinals red. Athens Drive's primary color is blue. So Mozingo finally settled on ordering a high-top rubber-studded football shoe designed for an offensive lineman. "When that shoebox arrived I had never seen a shoe that big," Mozingo says. "I thought to myself, 'What's Josh going to look like when the rest of him grows into that?'"
Mozingo coached Jason at Athens Drive and when he first spotted his younger brother as a seventh grader shagging flies at a Jaguars practice, he knew Josh could easily have started for him then. During Josh's freshman year, the Jaguars were struggling offensively, so Mozingo asked his players to take more pitches hoping to manufacture some runs through walks. Josh's mom and dad sat behind the third base coach's box chirping at Mozingo about making Josh take pitches.
"I'll never forget a game against Enloe High School when Josh got fooled on a breaking ball," Mozingo says. "I know this sounds crazy, but Josh stayed so focused on the pitch that it bounced in the dirt and then he hit it to the opposite field gap for a double. I turned to his mother and I said, 'You win. I will not make your kid take another pitch as long as he's here.' His mom just smiled and said, 'I told you so.'"
But even Hamilton endured his bad days. Mozingo recalls a game against Broughton High School when he brought Hamilton in as a relief pitcher and he got hit hard. Says Mozingo, "I walked out to the mound and I said, 'I'm not taking you out. I don't care how many they score. I want you to dig in and finish this inning.'" Before leaving the mound that day, Mozingo added, "You're going to be a first round pick. I know it. I can see it. So hang in there. This is good for you."
Before his sophomore season, Hamilton hurt his arm while working with a pitching instructor, so he acted as the team's designated hitter for most of that season. But then in the third round of the state playoffs at Lee County High with the game tied in the late innings and the Jaguars starting pitcher clearly spent, Tony Hamilton walked to the Athens Drive dugout and told Mozingo that Josh could pitch, but he could only throw 50 pitches. "I told my catcher not to waste a single pitch," Mozingo remembers. "Josh threw five innings on 50 pitches and didn't allow a hit. The kid had not thrown a pitch from the mound all season. It was the most unbelievable pitching performance that I've ever been a part of."
Mozingo quit after that season, a decision he still looks back on with some incredulity.
Says Mozingo, "When I left I told my successor, 'I'm the only coach in America stupid enough to leave a first round draft pick on the table. All you've got to do is make sure Josh Hamilton is on the bus and you don't take a wrong turn and miss the field and that kid's going to win you a lot of games."
It wasn't easy being Josh Hamilton's catcher. Cameron Mitchell was just a 15-year-old ninth grader when he first crouched down behind the plate to receive Hambone's heater.
"The funny thing about Josh was that he wasn't really a pitcher," Mitchell says. "He was throwing 96 miles an hour from the left side, he had a lot of movement, and he had no idea where it was going. He was very hard to catch. I put extra padding inside my mitt and wore a special batting glove with protection on the index finger and knuckles and I was still icing my hand between innings. How many lefties throw in the upper 90s in high school and aren't scouted as a pitcher? That's how good a hitter Josh was."
Mitchell prefaces every Hamilton story with a disclaimer: I know this is hard to believe, but....
"One time we were doing a drill hitting soft-toss to the opposite field," Mitchell recalls. "The rest of us were lucky to hit the ball out of the infield and Josh is smacking every ball 350 feet over the fence. It was crazy."
Mitchell often batted third, right in front of Hamilton in the Jaguars lineup, a decidedly perilous position. "When I got on first base I'd be scared because Josh could turn on a ball so fast and I was only 90 feet away," Mitchell says. "I was afraid I was going to get nailed and I didn't want to know what could happen if I did."
He recalls a time when Hamilton caught a ball with his back to the centerfield wall and threw a runner out trying to tag up and go to third base, Hamilton's throw never touching the ground. Hamilton could also stand on home plate and throw the ball over the outfield fence of any ballpark.
Mitchell played with Hamilton for two seasons. As a junior in 1998, Hamilton hit .636 with 12 home runs, 56 RBIs and 20 stolen bases, and as a pitcher he was 11-2 with 159 strikeouts in 87 innings. As a senior, Hamilton pitched less frequently, finishing 7-1 with 91 strikeouts in 56 innings and he rarely saw a strike as a hitter, but still batted .529 with 13 homers, 35 RBIs, 34 runs scored and 20 steals in 25 games.
"Everybody knew he was going to be a star, but Josh was so humble," Mitchell says. "He would often carry the equipment from the team bus to the field. I remember standing with him in the outfield before one game thinking, 'This guy is about to sign a baseball contract for millions and here we are hanging out talking about girls. Josh was just so good that you almost became numb to it. He hit the ball so far, threw so hard, ran so fast. He was just a spectacle."
One day in the spring of 1999 Mark McKnight traveled to Durham's Riverside High to watch Hamilton play for the first time. McKnight was an area scout for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays who owned the first pick in the major league baseball draft that June. Two of McKnight's colleagues, Tampa Bay's scouting director Dan Jennings and West Coast scouting supervisor R.J. Harrison went with him.
The trio watched Hamilton pitch the first five innings of the game. Then Hamilton shifted to centerfield for the final two innings. "He threw mid-90s on the bump and nobody could touch him," McKnight says. "Then when he moved into the field somebody hit a ball over his head and he ran back to the fence and caught it. Then he caught a ball in the gap, so we saw his range. Then there was base hit to centerfield with a runner at second and he threw a guy out at home plate. He also hit a home run that day out into the parking lot. We got to see everything he could do."
After the game, the three scouts drove to Honey's, a diner off of Interstate 85 in Durham. They sat in a booth and McKnight passed out three napkins and said to the others, "Let's write down our grades on all of his tools and then we'll compare them."
On the 20-80 scouting scale with 50 being average, McKnight forecasted Hamilton's future:
Hitting ability: 70
Power production: 80
Running speed: 65
Throwing arm: 80
Fielding ability: 70
The magic number 80 appeared repeatedly on the other napkins as well, a grade scouts are very reluctant to give. None of the three evaluators came up with a grade lower than 65. Comparisons were made to Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey, Jr. "I had been scouting for nine years and I had never put grades like that on anybody," McKnight says. "Finally, I said, 'This is the best young player I've ever seen.'"
At the beginning of Hamilton's senior season there were dozens of scouts at every Athens Drive game, but those numbers dwindled down to McKnight and a few others as it became clear that Hamilton would be a top pick. During one game Hamilton's father came to the dugout and told his son to dial down his fastball from 96 to 90, so scouts wouldn't be tempted to draft him as a pitcher. McKnight called Hamilton's arm a "bazooka" and he knew that he was a potential first-rounder as a pitcher, too, but he couldn't see wasting all of that talent on a guy who plays every fifth day.
As a senior Hamilton began taking batting practice with a wood bat to remove any doubt in the mind of scouts that he could hit with one. McKnight liked that for a power hitter, Hamilton rarely would swing and miss. He liked that his hands were so quick and strong that it reminded him of a kid swinging a wiffle ball bat. He liked that everybody he asked spoke glowingly of Hamilton off the field. "I couldn't find anybody to say anything bad about the guy," McKnight says. "He was Jack Armstrong, All-American boy. Even though Josh was from Raleigh, he was more like a country boy. He was simple. He was really into baseball and he really believed that he was going to play in the big leagues. It wasn't a false bravado. It was genuine."
One day McKnight took Hamilton to visit an optician who administered an eye test to measure Hamilton's hand-eye coordination. When a light flashed, Hamilton had to press a corresponding button as fast as he could. Says McKnight, "The optician told me, 'That guy has the best eyes I've ever tested. His night vision, his depth perception, everything is just off the charts. He's got 20-10 vision.' The only other player I'd ever heard of with 20/10 vision was Ted Williams. I thought, 'Man, this kid is too good to be true.'"
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Bore draw shows Inter's mid-table mediocrity
I have very fond memories of Andrea Stramaccioni's first game at the helm of Inter against Genoa, on the 1st April 2012. It was a match that ended 5-4 at the Giuseppe Meazza to the home side, and promised a future of exciting football under the guidance of the young newly promoted coach. Fast forward just over a year and Stramaccioni's team once again faced the same Genoese side, this time away from home, however the feeling and scoreline couldn't be any more different.
- Match report: Genoa 0-0 Inter
0-0 against a Genoa side battling desperately to stay out of the relegation zone is a far cry from the buzz and excitement I recall from that previous meeting last season. This goalless draw is Inter's first and probably only one of the current campaign, and I have to admit it was the first time in many years that I can say I was bored to tears watching an Inter match.
At no point throughout the 90 minutes did I feel that Inter looked likely to score. The only time a goal even looked possible for the Nerazzurri was when Tomasso Rocchi rattled the crossbar with a long-range left footed shot from outside the area. This was one of very few chances Inter created on the Genoa goal. By their own standards, the nine shots they attempted were below par, and only hitting the target twice was just embarrassing.
When Antonio Cassano took to the pitch in place of Ricky Alvarez I was hoping to see an increase of chances for the Nerazzurri, maybe even a goal or two to mark the return of the Italian striker following his time out injured, but it was Fredy Guarin with his usual outlandish long-shots that claimed the most attempts with five in total. The lack of any real attacking threat from Inter was disappointing to say the least, especially considering the visitors held the majority of the possession throughout the match.
I understand Stramaccioni is in a difficult position coming into this game with 13 injuries and two suspensions limiting his choices when selecting the team, but all of the players on the pitch in an Inter shirt should've been capable of securing three points against a Genoa side battling for safety at the danger end of the table. Instead of a performance expected from Inter, we saw one that was more fitting to a team of a similar stature to Genoa.
It wasn't all negative for the Nerazzurri however, as we saw plenty of positive points from Stramaccioni's squad. Firstly was the welcome return of possibly the most motivated player in the club at the moment, Yuto Nagatomo, who with his usual storming runs up the left wing looked completely recovered from his injury.
Cassano's 30 minute cameo was also a welcome sight, giving the team a player that has the ability and creativity to score or create vital goals in next week's final match against Udinese.
The two players who have been consistently good for Inter this season, again made their mark against Genoa. Mateo Kovacic controlled nearly every ball forward from the midfield, with his sublime dribbling and exceptional balance on the ball, it is no wonder the 19-year-old has been drawing praise for his performances despite his team's dire situation. Also super Samir Handanovic's world-class goalkeeping ability saved Inter's blushes on more than one occasion when the Rossoblu attackers managed to get past the away side's defenders, and held onto an important clean sheet.
The big surprise of the day for me was the outstanding performance shown by the 19-year-old Simone Pasa who was standing in for the suspended Juan Jesus. Pasa's defensive play throughout the game was fantastic, with him seeming completely at ease with the pressures of playing for his struggling senior team. For me, Simone deserves the accolade of man of the match for this game, and for me, he even overshadowed the first team regulars Andrea Ranocchia and Esteban Cambiasso who partnered him in Stramaccioni's three man defence.
Yes, Stramaccioni did play the three man back line yet again, but this time I do believe he was justified in this decision, considering his available squad only featured one wide defender, Nagatomo; it would've been insanity to risk playing Ezequiel Schelotto as the right-back. Playing Cambiasso in the centre of the three gave the team a much more solid defensive wall.
As much as I'm disappointed with this latest draw, the result is much better than another defeat. Though, it does nothing to improve the finishing position Inter will probably find themselves in after next week's final game, and with Catania's win over Pescara on Saturday, the Nerazzurri find themselves dropping another place to a miserable mid-table ninth.
Next week's final fixture against Udinese will be an almost impossible task to win, given both team's recent form, and even if Inter can secure a surprise victory, the best they can hope for now is an eighth place finish, their equal worst since 1999. If they lose against Udinese however, you have to go all the way back to the 1993-94 season to find a worse finishing position, in that year they placed 13th out of a 18 team league.
The end of this campaign really can't come quick enough for me, but despite it all I am still confident that Massimo Moratti and Inter will make the right choices, and the necessary changes that the club desperately needs to reaffirm themselves as one of the top teams in Italy, instead of this mediocre mid-table imposter that has emerged in the first half of 2013.