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- Publisher: VU Games
- Release Date: Nov 16, 2004
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Jun 10, 2012Half-Life 2 was one of the greatest games I have ever played. It's very diverse, immersing, interesting, and just plain fun. One of the coolest things about it was the way you could manipulate the environment in crazy ways to complete your tasks. Unfortunately, the game has one drawback. It has an appalling ending. But, everything leading up to the ending is such a blast, it's forgivable.
Apr 7, 2011If only all single player shooters could be this great. HL2 is the shining gold example of storytelling and game play all fused into the perfect package.
Aug 23, 2010Half Life 2 is the very first FPS that I've played. It has probably been the best game that i have ever played in a long time. I started playing platform games, so Half Life 2 took some practice, but it was the best game since Super Mario World. The level design is perfect, the enemies are balanced, and it is long. This game will definitly keep you busy.
Apr 21, 2011This is one of the greatest, if not the greatest game of all times. This game just rocks. From the beginning to the end. It's just........ Perfect!
Oct 18, 2010When I played HL2, I remember it was like being in a strange dream that seems so real. The design, graphics and sound is epic. What a masterpiece of art. It's simply the best game I have ever played.
Apr 6, 2011Anybody who doesn't like this game can go die in a hole. This game is the most-beautifully constructed game ever created, and I have played quite a few beautifully constructed games. The atmosphere is amazing the graphics are unbeatable and the developers are thanked every step of the way. The gameplay is even better and the A.I, are exactly what they are meant to be - Artificial Intelligence. They have smarts and know exactly what to do and when you have loaded even the simplest map on the Hammer Editor you know how much work goes into making this.… Expand
Sep 27, 2010Been playing this game since 2004, and after 6 years, I still have a blast playing. I love how interactive the enviorment is. If you are debating weather to buy this game, do it! You wont be disappointed!
Oct 9, 2010This game is one of my all time favorites and I've been playing games for a while. I am not a big pro FPS player but I've always enjoyed them and this game was incredible and even playing it again for the 12th time this day it feels great and to this day not many games can come up to it's level.
Oct 3, 2010.....................Still the only game in history (yet) worthy of a 10................................. Bravo Valve...................................
Oct 8, 2010I've played through this game ten times by now. Every time I do, it's like the first time all over again. The gravity gun makes some of the greatest kills you can have (especially in Ravenholm.) Its graphics are still very impressive when compared to modern games (except Crysis.) Great story, better than solid gameplay, great graphics, and the coolest weapon ever created ever. If it was possible, I would sleep with this game all day, every day.… Expand
Oct 9, 2010Think about your favorite FPS. Now look at this game. Half Life 2 is seriously, no joke, one of the best games ever created. The story is a masterpiece, showing you a world held hostage by the powerful Combine, an alien race who came to Earth after the events of the first game and all but enslaved us. Remember the physics of the first game? Half Life 2 has cranked those up to 11, with beautiful flames that will have you standing by fires and realistic crows that take off when you approach. And then there's the combat. Like the first game, it is executed perfectly, but I noticed that many of the guns are almost exactly the same. You get the standard pistol, the crowbar, the shotgun, the smg, the rpg, the grenades, and the crossbow. The only weapons that seemed new were the assault rifle and the gravity gun. Oh man, the gravity gun. I could write an entire review just about that, how you can pick up and push items, solve puzzles, etc. Throughout the game you'll visit a number of locales, from the Antlion-infested beaches to the city of Ravenholm, which is positively crawling with zombies. If you like to play video games, then you must play Half Life 2.… Expand
May 20, 2012Fairly ironic that even Half-Life 2 now stands in the halls of nostalgia like its predecessor. It took the innovation of Half-Life and ran wild with it through more modern means like detailed character development and puzzle elements. Some people do not like the differences whatever they may be from Half-Life. I object in the sense that I am glad both of these games exist even if they are different. A good metaphor being you can have chocolate cake and brownies and both be able to enjoy them in different ways.… Expand
Oct 25, 2010The best FPS the world has ever come to witness. Half-Life 2 brings you through a torrent of different settings, enemies, and events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Nothing too much should be said as no game of this caliber should need an introduction, but it is suffice to say that if you are a fan of FPS, this is not a game to be missed in your entire life.
Jun 28, 2011Gordon Freeman is THE legend. Half-Life two isTHE revolution. The original Half-Life is the game that brought fame and attention to first person shooter, and has gotten this game genre the hype it deserves. Half-Life 2 defines how first person shooter should develope. Simply put, Half-Life changed it all.
Oct 18, 2010Simply incredible. Half-Life 2 throws you out into action and never lets back. Graphics, physics and character animations are absolutely incredible for a game that was released in 2009.
This game being released in 2004 just makes that even more unbelievable.
Oct 25, 2010I love it, end of story. The story keeps going and changing. When you think you got it something changes and keeps you in the game. Graphics are great and the story is compelling. I cant wait for the next installment.
Oct 26, 2010A good game done well in every way, I honestly can't think of any critism for the game, Don't read this play it now!
Apr 26, 201110/10 = Masterpiece = Best First Person Shooter of all-time, also one of the most innovative games to date on the grounds of story telling AND technical.
Nov 5, 2010This was the game that got me into FPSs - although of course it's far more than that. Half-Life 2 was the first game in which I experienced 'real' physics. Completely absorbing from start to finish. Brilliant!
Nov 11, 2010This game is awesome. it is one of the best FPS's of all time. with an amazing storyline, fun weapons, and the source engine, this game will hook you from the first chapter. i highly recomend this to any gamer.
Nov 17, 2011Half-Life 2 is really the first game that drew me to the Half-Life series. The original, as of the time I tried to play it, was just too frustrating and the graphics too dated to get into - at first. Then I played Half-Life 2, and realized what an interesting sci-fi world this was to explore.
Half-Life 2 got me hooked, and then I went back and played through Half-Life 1.... multiple times. Half-Life 2 is just incredible, and its hard to believe so many people play such bland... trashy FPS games these days instead of flavorful titles like Half-Life or Half-Life 2. The storytelling in Half-Life 2 is also special, despite being an action-FPS game. Like Bioshock, Half-Life 2 has a way of telling the story to the player while they are doing other things in the game in such a way that the player never really feels bored with being told a story, despite the fact that they accumulate knowledge of the world and all its intricacies throughout their gameplay experience.
The physics and gameplay are also masterworks of FPS gaming. This is one of the first gaming worlds that ever felt "real" to me. The graphics are superb for their game, and honestly are acceptable by many even considering today's standards, assuming you aren't spoiled by the recent influx of advanced-graphics FPS games these days that have crappy storylines.
If you like sci-fi and like FPS, you should definitely consider giving the Half-Life series a try - especially if the somewhat old graphics won't bother you.… Expand
Nov 26, 2010Alright, i am responding to most of the negative reviewers out there. i have read them. Half of them are about steam. in 2004. These days, steam has improved and is now usable, along with a built in social network. Dont blame the installation. Blame the game. Now i agree... The graphics are aged a bit... but, you dont complain about a fine wine being aged, do you? Now you know that the game works on middle-high range computers. Being overrated and overadverstised...i dont see any commercials for it, or for when it came out. WoW? Yes, i most certainly did. Physics, no bullet penetration...thats real life...items that fall to the ground depending on weight and gravity...thats real life too! You cant say that about most other modern games. Also, these days, modern games are shipped out in a few generic catagories; Warfare(MW2,Bad Company,Black Ops) WWII(CoD, RUSE)Sci-Fi(Starcraft, Star Wars),Attemped survival horror(Doom3)And Low Budget(Big Rigs OTRR). Half life is a step above because of its individualism. it also has elements from some of those catagories. Its a shooter with warfare scifi elements. Also, FEAR was good, but Far Cry was a peice of Sh*t, and Half Life is the only game ive played that doesnt feel the same as every other game ive played.… Expand
Nov 10, 2011Seriously, this is the best game of all time. I cant put it any other way, do you remember when sequels meant somthing new to look forward to? I hardly do, but this was in the golden age of FPS. So play it. Steam is much improved since this was released, so dont listen to the trolls.
Dec 4, 2010Valve must be in my brain, because they know exactly what I want. This game couldn't have been better unless it came with a free hooker.
If you have played the first Half Life, then you will definitely want to buy to this to carry on the story and find out what happens to Freeman after G-man "hires" him. If you haven't played Half Life before, then you should still play through this at least once. It is an amazing game with an amazing story.… Expand
Apr 16, 2014The game I compare all others to. I love it! The first ever time I felt like I was playing a movie. It feels dated to look at now, but the game play and sound design are still far better than most new games. If you've not played it yet, BUY IT NOW! But get the PC version - the Xbox one was a poor port.
Dec 26, 2010Half-Life 2 is so much more than a game, because you end up forgetting it's a game. You just keep playing it again and again starving for some more. HL2 is not just about mindless shooting and killing... VALVe offers you one of the most diverse gameplay: each chapter has its own mechanics and new weapons, real NEW weapons: they're not just more powerful, they're really different (as the gravity gun). The story is great and very immersing: you know who you are, what you must do and why you do it... It isn't like: "Hey! that's the story! keep doing whatever you were doing! (mindless killing in most cases)". The AI isn't great, that's agreed, but it's somehow acceptable because it's not at the center of the game. The graphics are getting old too but it's very well done (I still play the first Half-Life: it doesn't matter) and the physics are still great, actually it's really the only game where you have a real interactivity with the physics.… Expand
May 18, 2011In times where it's rare that a sequel is better than the original. Half-Life 2 pulls off that feat with ease--well ahead of its time. Put this on your bucket list if you've never played it.
Jan 17, 2011This is basically video gaming at it's best. People who say this game is overrated and bad simply have no idea of what makes a great video game. The game adds a minor scare factor that adds to the enjoyment and keeps you wanting to play more. The music is an absolute amazing addition to this game, with soundtracks coming into the game at the right moments (driving sections of the game). I thought I was going to spoil this game by playing a large amount of Garry's Mod before playing and making the main characters look silly, but boy was I wrong. If you think there is no story or it is a horrible story, once again you have no idea. The storyline is another excellent dystopian story which is made clear by the Rebels and Citizens trying to survive in this horrible world. And if that is not enough for you, the game is riddled with challenging puzzles to make the game experience even more enjoyable. This game is not a "generic FPS" simply because it is a masterpiece where only Bioshock comes close to being as good. I was first very skeptical about critics saying this was the greatest PC game ever made, but now i have played it I can see why critics have regarded this game so highly. You cannot afford to NOT play this game.… Expand
Dec 27, 2010This game is art truly amazing. half life 1 was great but this is awesome!!! i have always been a fan of valve but this brings them to a all new level,and i love the felling of bashing heads with crowbars.every time you play it, it gets better and better and better!!
Dec 27, 2010Simply amazing...Seeing is believeing. I myslef had heard of half life through the grapevine but had never got around to playing it as I was formally on a console. Well since seeing the light and switching to the pc I started looking into epic pc titles and within the first few minutes of my internet search quickly saw how revered Valve's Half Life series was. I jumped right into Half Life 2 for 10 bucks on Amazon and let me tell you it has changed my expectations of games completely. Even though the game is dated as of 2010, the well thought out game play coupled with the superb plot, facial animations, and voice acting goes to show that graphics is NOT the be all end all. If by chance you are reading this and have not played Half Life- please, treat yourself and give it 5 minutes-you won't look back.… Expand
Jan 2, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great game and I absolutely love it! The combine are great to kill. And I found it amusing to make the guards angry in the first level. I love the new zombies and the new poison head crabs and zombies are awesome! There are also the funny yet annoying fast zombies! Overall A masterpiece… Expand
Jan 1, 2011Playing this still makes me speechless, regardless of the graphics "being too outdated" or what-not Half Life 2 has an amazing storyline and the characters actually have an effect on people and arent cheesy.Eitherway, this game made history.
Jan 2, 2011It's quite simply impossible for me to find fault with this game. The story is thoroughly engrossing, the level design is superb, the gameplay is varied and interesting, and it's available at an insanely cheap price point. This is, and probably always will be, my favourite PC game of all time.
Jan 4, 2011Actually I overgrown most of the games, but I still love HL2.. It has a unique art. A cool mix of technology, urban culture and a lot more that other games just don't have. A very strong visual identity.
Environment - whether you are on the street, alien outpost or sewer system seem unbelievably real and you feel present. It's not just realistic graphics and textures, it's the spontaneus architecture.
Usual shooter gameplay is spiced up with gravity gun (oh, the stuff u can do with it :D ) .. and versatility of enemies that demand a different approach.
I feel this is just too big part of pop culture to miss.. like the big movies, series or music.… Expand
Jan 12, 2011Best FPS game I've ever played. Great character development, deep story, great combat sequences and amazingly immersive environment. Game still looks and performs fantastic today, years after its release. Great replay value, you can play through the game several times and catch bits of story you didn't get the previous time. Great attention to detail, polished setting and original design. A great breath of fresh air from copycat games and run and gun mindless shooters like COD(1-6).… Expand
Jan 23, 2011Half Life 2 is an amazing game. It has basic mechanics and it is still being awesome. I mean, the system to change your weapons is the same than the original, and that doesn't matter! It is a memorable game. Every dialog, every scene, is still in your mind after SIX years!
The guys at Valve are genius. They put in your hands a game which has a main character that don't speak, and despite that, the whole series of Half Life has a really strong history.
It is still amazing me. An absolute masterpiece… Expand
Jan 26, 2011Best first person shooter I have ever played. There were a challenging array of scenarios, some cool puzzles, and stellar graphics. Each weapon is particularly helpful in different situations for a variety of different enemies to use them on. This was a very fun game!
Jan 29, 2011"Best Game Ever Made". Yes it is! And just one part is boring "driving with car". Ending was done quickly. Graphics were best at that time. This game is a legend.
Feb 2, 2011The greatest single-player FPS ever; it puts you into the story instead of merely telling you the story, it's expertly paced with big action scenes that feel as intense as they look without resorting to a shooting gallery, and it always keeps you in the sweet spot gaming goodness by giving you just enough resources to get past each challenge presented to you but demanding just enough of your skill and smarts to make even the smallest victories feel rewarding. It would be nice if Gordon Freeman had some more personality, but the breathless feel of never stopping to watch a cutscene makes this game feel alive and vibrant and all the more real. Even if you missed the first Half-Life, give this one a go. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
Feb 3, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The BEST Game Ever made.... Agree ? I hope that everyone agree. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand
Sep 14, 2011Wonderful game. All from the storyline, to the fps experience. The characters are really catchy, and it can be enjoyed over and over again. A must own in a fps collection (:
Mar 15, 2011years later still the best game evar. I play a level or so every so often to this day. I don't do that with Doom 3, i don't do that with Painkiller (its contemporaries). I do that with Half-Life 2. Literally a work of art. creepy. sci-fi weird. even scary at times. Facial animation was revolutionary at the time. and it came with steam! at the time i had dial-up so i was **** and moaning because it took an additional day for the game to update and it wouldn't let me play without it. but now, thank god for steam. It is single handedly doing the heavy lifting to keep the PC gaming community alive. Valve, keep doing what you do. Episode 3 wouldn't hurt, but Half-life 3 would be even better. I have yet to play a Valve game i didn't like. I remember drooling over gaming magazines when they were showing images from the upcoming HL2. and the videos they released that showcased the physics. That clip of the manhacks coming down the hallway, whirring along slicing up everything in their path. And their take on audio is awesome. The sirens, the voices of the combine through masks or communicators. the sound of those weird energy orb thingies. down to the solid way the very first handgun felt in "your" hand. Dont expect textures to be as great as now, and the models have less vertexes and whatnot, but just know, that these guys did it best first. nobody did physics that well then. and Source still holds up.
Yes STR7THZ, i agree.… Expand
Jun 19, 2011I don't give 10 out of 10 lightly. This game deserves it and more. The most impressive thing about it is how it weaves gameplay and story seamlessly. The atmosphere is incredible and the graphics are effective even years later. The controls work perfectly and I cannot honestly remember a single bug that occurred in any of my playthroughs. The episodes that came after only increased how awesome Half Life 2 is. If you haven't played this game, for the love of all that is good and holy play it as soon as you can!… Expand
Mar 26, 2011A very good game! A variety of characters, enemies, weapons, and environments to come across in this game. The story line is amazing, you play as Gordon Freeman who was in the original Half - life( which was amazing too). This game has a horror,action, and drama like game-play style. I recommend this game to anyone who wants a good cheap game to play for hours.
Mar 22, 2011Given the ratings and praise this game receives it doesn't take a genius to figure out that this is an amazingly great game, so if by some chance you haven't played it, get onto Steam and buy the Orange Box, you won't regret it.
For me this game has the perfect combination of an engaging and intriguing storyline, varied and exciting game play and a beautifully designed and believable world. It's the sort of game where you're constantly trying to play just that bit more to see what's around the corner or find out the next part of the story and that to me is the mark of a great game.… Expand
Mar 30, 2011This game has the perfect combination of fast fun action and shooting and deep and involving plot.
It is a great game to pick up for a while or spend half--your-life on it.
Great "acting", great story, great characters, great gameplay, great weapons, great boses, great enviroments. Every aspect of the game has seen a lot of love and atention.
And the bottom line is that is just plain FUN.
Apr 15, 2011I just replayed Half-Life 2 again about a month ago. Even in 2011, seven years after its initial release, I am still reminded why Half-Life 2 is one of the greatest first-person shooters of all time. Not the greatest, but definitely one of them.
I think the greatest strength in Half-Life 2 (gameplay-wise) is the level design. Over the course of I believe 14 levels, you see an incredible variation in locale, level structure, lighting, and gameplay. This is complimented by such a flux in mood, intensity, and immersion that you can't help but to just be enthralled by it.
For instance, the entire first 3 chapters of the game is a slow build-up to an intense climax. You start as a fugitive, running across the rooftops of City 17 to escape the Combine Overwatch. You are allowed to take a short, 10-minute breather in a safe-haven, then thrust back into the bowels of the city's sewer system, and finally driving your own airboat through the canals. It's such a gradual build you hardly notice it, until you reach the end of the climax, discover you've been holding your breath for the past 30 seconds, and that you've been maintaining a white-knuckled grip on your mouse this whole time. And that's the first 3 chapters.
After this you are treated to some incredibly creepy locations, and some more intense escapes/shootouts. All the atmosphere is enhanced with some pretty incredible performances both animation- and voice-acting-wise, even if you consider that this is 2011.
And wow, the voice acting. These are some of the most incredible video game characters to this date. Immensely believable, highly emotional, subtly expressive, the characters help suck you right into the story and world that Valve created, and you could almost be fooled into thinking they are actually talking to you...
Oh and that reminds me, the story. Okay, so it's not laid out for you word-for-word what's going on, or what relevance all these characters have in terms of the story from the instance you set foot into the game. I have read a lot of reviews and seen a lot of complaints. Yes, Valve did not flesh it out in its entirety in the first chapter. No, you pretty much don't have a clue what kind of influence the combine and the G-Man are right from the word go. But to be honest, I don't care. When it comes to story-telling, I personally enjoy the opportunity to discover the story for myself, and not just have it told to me if I were a five-year-old. There are some pretty subtle hints laying around concerning backstory, main storyline, and intertwining character plots. If you look for them, you'll find that this is actually some interesting sci-fi, more driven by characters (which it should be) than by what's necessary to pluck a plot twist out of your ass. So overall, the story ended up being a plus in my opinion.
Other than that, the graphics are still good, though a bit dated, physics are awesome, and the gravity gun continues to be the best weapon in the history of gaming, Go Valve! Now I just can't wait until my Portal 2 pre-load finishes...… Expand
Jul 8, 2012There are some people who would argue that this is the best game of all time. I can't really argue with that. But it's up to everyone to decide if it's their favorite. I say, top 5
Apr 18, 2011Do i need to say more besides that it is the best game of all time?
Nov 6, 2013Once again Valve raised the bar for the shooter genre and created a blueprint that others would follow for years in its wake. Beautiful visuals that still hold up to this day, immersive and interactive storytelling, creative never-seen-before physics puzzles, and one of the most innovative weapons(Gravity Gun) ever created.
Apr 19, 2011The greatest game to date. I discovered this game only last year and it changed it set the infinitely high bar for all FPS to come. Half Life 2 has the most immerse and captivating story line of any video game, and ideas beyond brilliant. The game makes me angry, and happy, delivers satisfaction and is mind wracking at the same time. A beautiful blend of story, interaction and violence. My absolute compliments to Valve for the cheat engine as well, I had A LOT of fun after the campaign just messing with cheats and mods.
But really Valve RELEASE EPISODE 3 GODDAMMIT… Expand
Sep 3, 2012If you are reading the reviews there is a chance you didn't played this game yet. Let me tell you one thing: I envy you. This game has the best and longer FPS campaign ever.
Apr 29, 2011The most awesome game ever made so far!!!! Deserves a 10 and it will get one from me. Excellent story, characters and the story combined with the peril of humanity made the game extremely immersive and an excellent play.
Nov 27, 2011I first purchased the horrible EA port of The Orange Box for PS3 in 2008, mainly because of TF2. I had never read any so-called "hype" about this game before I played it, and it blew my mind. Sure, the graphics were four years old and the loading times showed no mercy, but the story and the variation of Half-Life is its beauty. It isn't just a game, it is a masterpiece. I played it and both the episodes several times, each time longing for more. It is the most perfect game I have ever played - I recently played MW3 at a friends house, and got bored after an hour, I kid you not. Half-Life 2 is the most original game I have ever played, it deserves its rating. How MW3 got its high rating I'll never understand; it's basically the same game as MW2. People need to look away from just having the best graphics, they have to start looking at storytelling and innovation. This game has soul. People says I had my opinion BEFORE I started playing this game, guess what, I hadn't read any reviews, I had barely heard about it. Trust me, turn on subtitles and pay attention to the dialogue of this game, and you will fall in love with it.… Expand
Jun 13, 2011Without a doubt the greatest video game of all time. People argue that older games like Mario, or Zelda are superior to it, but if given the choice of having to play a game 15+ years old or a game that was only released in the past few years, you'd pick the newer game.
Half Life 2 is packed with great graphics, puzzles, dialogue, weapons, and game-play. To not enjoy this game would be like punching Jesus in the face.
And you wouldn't want to punch Jesus in the face, would you?… Expand
Apr 23, 2011Short and sweet review, 6 1/2 years after its intial release...Half-life 2 is one of the best games of its time, from its story to the action and "cutscenes". I actually loaded it back up and played the game for the first time in several years and it was still refreshingly fun, quirky, and decently paced, There wasn't a single aspect of the game that I did not like nor could find any annoyances with it besides slow loading times, and the DLC episodes were really enjoyable, I hope HL3 is in development or a HL2: EP3, because I would love to continue exploring the half-life world.… Expand
Apr 24, 2011Many years later and this is still one of my favorite games out there. At the time this games Engine was the only one that truly used Physics, Friction, and buoyancy all together at the same time correctly. I hear people saying how this games physics engine is starting to age and needs to be replaced, first off there constantly doing updates to the engine to make it more "correct" and to enable new features and second there are new well known games coming out now that still don't match up to this engine. Hell the new COD MW games physics don't match up to this, there creators even admit that they don't want to spend the time and money on creating a newer advance engine. Any way the story is great, game play is great, the whole freaking experience of this game made me happy. I just wish they would give us some info on the Half-Life 3 / HL2 EP3 game....At least let us know that they are working on it... but any way very good game will always be in my top five. Keep it up Valve. your one of the last true video game makers out there don't let business get in the way of quality… Expand
May 18, 2011Half-Life 2 is a masterpiece of the FPS genre, i still remember my first playtrough, when i was amazed by the graphics, physics, the characters, their awesome voice acting, etc.
If i wanted to get someone into gaming i would show him/her hl2
thx valve for creating this!
Apr 25, 2011Even with an engine that's now 7 years old now Half-Life 2 is still amazing. This game is a must buy, must play and must love. It was the best game Ever until Portal 2 showed up.... But I KNOW Episode Three will be the best game I'll ever play. The story of this game is just.... incredible, breathtaking. The best game of the past decade. You've got to buy it.... NOW!
Apr 27, 2011This is the only game that i can play again and again without getting bored. It has it all: great gameplay, great story, very well-shaped characters and dialogue and an epic soundtrack. Playing this game really puts you in a specific state of mind. Long live Gordon Freeman and his trusty crowbar!
Apr 29, 2011Best game I've ever played, without a doubt. I know this game as if it was the back of my own hand, perhaps better! If you haven't played this game, you've missed out. Get it as soon as you can!
Jun 10, 2011Half-Life 2 is a good game. What do I try to trick? It is an awesome game! Even in 2010 it offers so much. So, lets start with the good things.
Half-Life 2 has nice graphics but you can have a bad computer to play it. It also has a beautiful storyline and there are no cutscenes in this game. That is good because you feel like... you are Gordon Freeman and in the center of... everything. This game has 15 chapters... well 14 because chapter 15 is the credits. Many of you will agree that the scariest chapter is ' ' We Don' t Go To Ravenholm...' ' . I think it doesn' t fit there where it is but they put the chapter in to show the physics.
The bad things. Is Gordon Freeman a Superman that he can drive and open doors without hands? Sometimes it is boring to listen other characters because they talk too much. Little graphical failures and they are the bad things. Thanks VALVe for this fantastic game and I am waiting the Episode Three.
Graphics: 10
Gameplay: 10
Sounds: 9
Story: 10… Expand
Jun 8, 2011This is maybe the best game ever made. All in this game is perfect. This game changed the FPS genre that we know today. One of the best elements to tell a story in an FPS that was carried over recent games.
May 15, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic sequel of a gaming-revolution Half-life. After 6 years, we all got the game all of us expected. And the sequel is even better than the HL! Deep Sci-fi atmosphere, fantastic plot, great realistic graphics, soundtrack and sounds, also animation & dialogs - all this make this game perfect! Today we must say HL2 is one of the best games ever!… Expand
Dec 1, 2011Took me a few years to get a "wake up call" and to properly get into this game. When HL2 first came out I wasn't so keen on it. Now that having played through it again, as well as both of the episodes, I really came to appreciate how decent the game is, even compared to the games coming out nowadays. HL2 is not just an FPS game. It might seem like so at first, but there is a whole new level of depth to the gaming experience when it comes to this game. HL2 puts the player in all sorts of varying environments and against all sorts of enemies, each time changing the situation, so that you're never bored. The game is very dynamic. It keeps you surprised, changing the challenge all the time. On top of that it is very rewarding, as games should be. If you spend some time to explore for example, you find good items. The weapons are very enjoyable to use in combat, and some are even pretty unique. The Gravity Gun for example is very diverse in its applications and can be easily used for most of the combat situations in the game. The rocket launcher gives a whole new meaning to the term "homing" as you navigate the missile at your enemies with a laser sight. Every weapon is fantastic, whether it's an awesome sniper crossbow, or bugbait used to attract antlion creatures to attack the enemy. The storyline continues from the first game, except takes place a few years after. Gordon Freeman (the playable character) now finds himself in a dystopic society, where alien civilisation by the name of Combine is ruling over the humans on Earth. The story of HL2 manages to show tyranny and oppression really well. The story still leaves some loose ends, which opened up an opportunity for the sequels. Half Life 2 is generally an all round great game with no outstanding flaws whatsoever (although I felt that earlier parts of the game weren't as good as the latter parts). Great story, fun gameplay, beautiful visuals, nice soundtrack, and very lifelike NPCs (they act just like real people!).… Expand
May 21, 2011One of the best games of all time. Awesome story, awesome gameplay, awesome voicing, awesome graphics at that time. simply awesome.
ps. bah on the 150 min length.
May 3, 2012There's no such thing as 'The perfect game', but Half Life 2 comes damn close, it excels as a shooter, has some of the most likeable NPC's you'll ever meet in a game and is one of the most immersive games around thanks to the lack of any cut-scenes. There was not a single point in the game where I wasn't having an enjoyable experience and it's graphics still hold their own today. This is one the few must have games for any true gamer, you really are missing out if you don't play this at least once, and you're robbing yourself of a true masterpiece.… Expand
Apr 26, 2012Truly one of the greatest videogames - nay - pieces of entertainment of our generation. Combining a well-executed script, engaging plot and lovable characters that will become instantly attachable. The blend of puzzle and action makes for exceptional gameplay and Valve's Source Engine flexes it's muscles on this title. Half-Life 2 is the definition of a perfect videogame.
And, there's that boat-ride...… Expand
Jan 15, 2012Best game ever made. Are Valve games are 90+ but Half-Life 2 is the best Valve game. I finished 15-16 times. This game contains a lot of new things when you play it again and again.
Jun 3, 2011Quite possibly the best FPS ever made. No wait, it is... Both the critics and users alike agree! Storyline is solid... (wish Hollywood would figure out how to write good entertainment like Valve did) and the action, the music, the graphics. Just everything is badass!
Aug 28, 2011Classic. The first Half-Life was one hell of a journey, but this is even more awesome and worth all the money I spent on a new computer when it was released. The design, graphics and storyline is epic. When I played HL2, I remember it gave me a feeling of being in a strange lucid dream that seems real. What a masterpiece of art. I consider Half-Life 2 to be the greatest game of all time (shared with the SNES title; Zelda: A Link to the Past), both personally and objectively.… Expand
Jun 12, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Superbe jeu, à découvrir ou à redécouvrir, découvert a sa sortie, je viens de le redécouvrir avec une carte graphique nouvelle génération, que du bonheur !… Expand
Jun 14, 2011This is a great game. If you don't appreciate the great story and gameplay, you are not a true gamer. Call of Duty is crap compared to Half Life. The graphics are great, even by today's standards. Even though it's old, Valve knows their engine, and this enables them to have good graphics and low system requirements. Graphics don't make the game though; gameplay does, and this game definitely has some of the best gameplay ever.… Expand
Jun 16, 2011This game is a must have it gives a combination of puzzle and shooter. the puzzles are generally physic based and let those who are nerdiest of all shine. while the shooting is great but unfortunately slow to start. but once your well into the game you'll have loads of fun shooting and puzzling through a great story line. this is easily a 10 no question.
Sep 22, 2012It's been said a million times that this game is literally perfect in every aspect, but what struck me most was just how intellectual the puzzles and combat tactics were. This game will give your brain a workout that you will never forget.
Sep 10, 2012Awesome game, impressively well balanced, fun to play, even over and over, simple but efficient at what it does : entertainment. Clearly, here Valve has shown to everyone that it is possible to make a great FPS without having to be weaker on some other aspects of the game. Hats off.
Mar 29, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want falling in love buy this game!
The first and the best!
Gordon Freeman will became your hero!
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Jul 3, 2011Brilliant game. The most innovative FPS in recent times. It's hard to believe that it's 7 years old now, because even by today's standards it's fantastic - truly ahead of it's time!
Jul 4, 2011This game has set the standard in first person shooters the story line is deep the mechanics are unique and all other FPS fall short to the quality of this game. If you haven't played this game yet mistakes were made, also look out for Episode 3/Half-Life 3 it will be epic with today's Graphics.
Aug 1, 2011I dont know why this game is so great, everything flows real nice, the shooting parts are amazing, the guns functions perfectly, real intense gameplay, sometimes we got real creep scenes, night scenes.. we can ride a boat, a car.. the Source Engine is trully powerfull and a "cheepy" PC can run this game nicelly!
The context is so great as everythin on the game, got the same level as the first game and much more.… Expand
Aug 4, 2011Usually, I like to go in-depth with my reviews and my explanations for my opinion. However, in this case, I feel there is no need. Because if you don't like this game...you don't like video games. That is all.
Feb 20, 2013Half Life was pretty good. But it's far from Half Life 2. The campaign for Half Life 2 is easily one of, if not the, best I have ever played. The first time I played the game. I hated the first two chapters. But I have since grown to love the whole game. Even after beating the game, it is still great fun to play. The graphics, for 2004 were amazing, and the game still looks pretty good now. The puzzles are a tad repetitive sometimes, but the action and storyline make up for it. Another issue is the multiplayer. You have to pay for it seperately, although it is also great fun if you do… Expand
Jul 24, 2011Easily one of my favorite games of all time; Half Life 2 incorporates everything it possibly can into an FPS. There are vehicle chases, (mostly) intelligent AI, and a storyline better than some books. Technologyically, the 2004 graphics still feel fine compared to newer games, and that age means that it won't lag on almost any system. A classic all around.
Jul 22, 2011Words cannot even DESCRIBE, How brilliant and well made this game is. Considerably the best FPS series i've played in my life. Brilliant Game play, Awesome voice acting, A Terrific Story. Trust me. When you buy this game, Your gaming Life will be complete.
Jul 30, 2011I find it hard to thinkof how one cannot like this. This is FPS at it's finest, it **** CoD in the face. If you miss out on this, you miss out on everything.
May 6, 2012This game is perfect. Simply perfect.
Amazing graphics which are beautiful even on weak PCs because of compatibility and greatly designed Source graphics engine. The story is great, voice acting is above average and sound quality breathtaking.
Sep 8, 2011The greatest single player first person shooter ever made. If a game better than this is ever created it will be by the same team. Valve rule the world and Gabe is a god.
Aug 2, 2011A perfect game, possibly one of the best games ever made, great story, amazing game-play, truly a revolution for the FPS genre at its time.
I think this game is underrated even with a 96 meta-score.
Aug 11, 2011Magnificent Graphics, Great (Not Just Good) Storyline, Nice Variety Of Enemies From The Combine To Headcrabs, You Never Know What To Expect. I Was A Little Bit Dissapointed In Ravenholm But I Wouldnt Use That To Judge My Overall Score Because I Am Not A Big Horror Game Fan. Ravenholm Scares The Crap Out Of Me Whenever I Walk Around A Corner, Although Its Pretty Fun To Kill Headcrab Zombies With A Giant Saw And A Gravity Gun. When I First Got To Ravenholm, I Wouldnt Go Anywhere Because Of The Intense Music, Which Is Another Reason The Game Is So Great. Good Music To Emphasize The Situation. The Hardest Part Yet Is The Big Hoverboat - Heli fight. I Died About... 19 Times Before I Perfected My Technique. I've Learned That It Is Ok To Die In This Game Alot Because Then You Really Get To Experience How Hard It Is For Gordon To Live His Life. The Heli Fight May Have Been The Hardest So Far, But There Is Much To Come.… Expand
Aug 8, 2011There isn't much to say here, Gordon Freeman is a god.
Valve really outdid themselves with Half-Life 2. Never a dull moment, the action segments are riveting and there's no shortage of puzzles to solve.
Sep 3, 2011With its excellent suspense, atmosphere, gameplay, puzzles(Though they can get frustrating at times), story, and graphics(Even at September 2011 it is beautiful), Half-Life 2 competes with the first Half-Life and Deus Ex for the best PC game ever made.
Aug 16, 2011Creo que lo he jugado muchas veces, lo voy a descargar de nuevp desde mi steam para jugarlo otra vez, es el mejor fps de todos, jamas me aburre y la historia te inmersa en un mundo realmente increible!!, ojala pudiera entrar en el juego!!, le doy 10, lo he jugado desde muchos años...realmente sick!!!
Aug 24, 2011this game has an amazing story, amazing atmosphere, amazing gameplay and this is also responsible for some of the greatest machinima videos. overall this is an amazing experience you cannot miss
Jun 15, 2012One of the most important experiences of my life. Completely changed the way I look at the world, made me start appreciating the greatness, beauty and mystery of life, world, universe, science, technology, intelligence and human spirit. 10/10, 100%, I don't think that any videogame will ever influence me so much.
Oct 15, 2011this is made of gold, and shining diamonds, and chrome, and everything good about existence. you may find yourself in the zelda pose, where you dont know what to do, but in this, its fun, so for 6 quid go get
Feb 5, 2012What's so great about Half-Life 2 is that for some reason, you never get bored. If it was me to say, I'd think it's because of the fantastic, strong and stable story which always makes you wanting more to know about it. Characters have really their own personalities, the physics system of Source SDK is that good that it's truly one of the most important factors of the game. Valve knew what to do, and they exploded through all the First-Person shooters, even today!… Expand
Nov 1, 2011I find it hard to stop saying good things about this game, and then again why would i want to.. It keeps getting better with community encouraged mods sp and mp both helping to expand the already huge HL2 Universe. This game at it's time and arguably still was and is ahead of it's time in so many ways. Fun fun fun oh and did i say? FUN!
Jan 5, 2012This game goes beyond words by how amazing it is. I actually like this game better than The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (mostly because I suck at that game). Everything about this game is just about perfect. The gameplay, the graphics, the music (what little there is), the story, everything. What really disappoints me is that once games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Halo 3 came out, everyone seemed to forget about this near perfect game. Why this is disappointing is because this game is actually better than both of them. To be honest, this is not my favorite video game of all time. Super Smash Bros. Brawl still beats it. However, it doesn't beat this game by much. When the chips are down, this game could still top most competition. I really want the Halo and Call of Duty fans to try this game out, and see if this is really better than both of those games. If you are one of those fans, and you have tried this game out, say yes if this game is really better than Halo or Call of Duty. If it's not better to you, say no, or don't vote at all. It's your choice.… Expand
Feb 4, 2012Half-Life 2 is simply amazing. I've noticed some reviewers (one in particular) mentioned that Half-Life 2 "has no storyline". Well, I have one question to ask : are you retarded?
Anyway, Half-Life 2 = Amazing. The graphics are good! People have to realise that Half-Life 2 was released in 2004. It does not have the graphics that we have today. Half-Life 2 provides excellent voice acting from all the cast, including the great Merle Dandridge (Alyx Vance).
Half-Life 2 also has famous actors such as Robert Culp and Robert Guillaume. Half-Life 2 earned 39 Game of the Year awards. This shows that, well, Half-Life 2 is damn awesome.
Great gameplay, great storyline, great voice acting, great soundtrack. Great. Buy this game!… Expand
Sep 18, 2011Half-Life 2 is an amazing game that should be in every household for FPS fans. This is the best FPS I have ever played. The story and voice acting was performed and done perfectly in every aspect, all the emotions and dialog was spot on with the events happening in the game. The story of Half-Life is truly amazing. It pull's you in and makes you want to keep playing, when most of the time with first person shooters, the formula is "Go here, kill those guys, BIG EXPLOSION, game end". But with Half-Life 2, they slow down and take some time to think. And not only that, the action is amazing and fun. There is only one problem and that is that the AI is stupid and lacking at times, but it doesn't effect the game play that much, it just makes the enemies a little easier. Any gamer that has a brain in their head, should own this game, or have at least played it.… Expand
Jul 5, 2012IMHO Half Life 2 is a good game, but for some odd reason, is quite overrated. The game has a great focus on story and a wonderful sense of atmosphere. But for some reason, it feels flat and largely quite boring. In parts the lengthof levels is too long and I find the pacing quite tedious. Also the story does nothing for me. I can only assume that Half Life 2 introduce a generation of younger gamers to the story based FPS and/or immersive sim/fps (perhaps those who did not experience Looking Glass games etc?). Good for them. Just not for me.
TLDR: Good. But not best game ever.… Collapse
Nothing less than a revolution in the gaming industry that will keep gamers busy for years to come, just as the original did.
An ephemeral and controversial ending, along with the few issues described above, means that for me, Half-Life 2, while a compelling and highly enjoyable game, falls short of the size of impact that the first title had on the gaming world.
A graphics overhaul delivers detailed facial animations and sophisticated physics that leave battle zones strewn with debris after intense shootouts with shuffling corpses, overfed curstaceans and other assorted foes. [October, p.37]


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It is said that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. When it comes to national security, however, the squeaky whistleblower gets discredited. And while there are laws against retaliation, national security whistleblowers do not have the same legal protections that most other federal employees enjoy.
Take the case of Richard Levernier, one of several witnesses who spoke to a congressional committee looking into the issue. After raising concerns internally about nuclear plant security, Levernier said, "My superiors told me that my zeal for finding problems was not appreciated and my career would suffer as a result."
Levernier was not intimidated. But when he later gave the media a copy of a report on problems at Los Alamos National Laboratory (after it had been officially declassified and put on a government Web site), his security clearance was removed. He won his appeal on the merits, but the Office of Special Counsel had no authority to force the Department of Energy to reinstate the clearance. That effectively ended his career—and sent a clear message to future whistleblowers.
Other whistleblowers recounted similar experiences. Removal of the security clearance—vital for anyone working in intelligence—was the weapon most often used against them when they raised concerns about security problems within their organizations. Often their clearances were removed after they shared information with Congress or cooperated with authorized government investigations. They were later cleared of wrongdoing but their clearances were never reinstated.
The extent of the problem was highlighted at the hearing by the fact that a Congressional Research Service specialist who wrote a report on whistleblower retaliation, called "National Security Whistleblowers," has himself now apparently been subjected to retaliatory pressures, according to several witnesses. Legislation that would remedy the situation by strengthening protections is currently stalled in Congress.
Why does it matter? Since 9-11 "a great deal of time and money has been spent retooling the national security apparatus to meet new threats," noted Rep. Christopher Shays (R-CT), who chaired the hearing. "And we need whistleblowers from inside those programs, national security whistleblowers, to tell us when things go wrong."
It's human nature for people in any organization to be a bit protective of their own group. They come to think of themselves as a team. And they expect every member to be loyal to that team. That's laudable to a point. But that team spirit cannot be allowed to trump the larger duty to ensure the national security. Whistleblowers see that.
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Browsing WordPress for Second Life related Topics can be fun.
Sometimes if I am bored I just browse for Second Life Related Topics on WordPress and read interesting Storys of other User´s. Not that you only can read interesting Second Life Storys of differend People. Its rather so that it can also inspire you to find cool Topics you did not think about before. You know if you are interested in a Topic you could leave a comment there on the Blog. But why not answering on this Blogpost with your own Article and give them credits with a Backlink? In the past I found that method very interesting and I think you can make friends on this way as well. This is often a win win for both sided and exspecialy for both blogs. For sure this is working with other Blogproviders as well. Think about that :)
Is your blog really only about Second Life?
I just wonder how you handle it.. do you only write about Second Life related things in your blog? Or do you go off topic sometimes too?
I know its specifically if you write about one subject area..
But at the moment I think about getting a bit more generally with my blog. Today for example i wrote about games..
I just cant find everyday a topic about Second Life but sometimes I still want to write about anything else..
How do you handle it?
Again a funny insight in my Blogs Search Engine Terms…
Here are some of the funny search engine terms peoples type in google and found my blog:
- good keywords in second life marketplace
Good Keywords? Maybe you should first think about it if every good keyword would fit to your Product!
- how can i move my xstreet market place items up in search
Ask a Linden Staff if he can do it for you!
- how to rent adboards in sl
Just rent them! Ok I dont want to be bitchy.. Here is the solution: Right click.. pay.. drag your LM, Notecard and Picture over the board.
- manual for phoenix viewer
I suggest to read a manual for your Computer and Second Life first!
- what i did just hang around
Great! I do that too sometimes!
- sit out space near small waterchannel
I cant follow..
- head in the dj booth
I can imagine thats what some DJ´s do if they didnt get any tip!
- how to parcel a second life mall
What the heck?
- do the boobs move in the phoenix viewer for secondlife
oh my…
- can you use emerald in secondlife
counter question.. were you able to use it for another game? Or do you mean today? No today you cant use it anymore..
- latest poll question
- dos attack on our server wordpress 2010
And now you demand that google can undo this?
- online games that use phoenix viewer
That is a classic one, we already did discuss here.
It seems that some peoples like conversation with google.. well and others have some very clouded questions for google ready.
This post is again a request.. If you are blog writer.. tell me how did peoples find you.. tell me some funny things.. I know we did do it already here but that is some time ago and maybe you have some new funny things found in your dashboard stats?
Find Male Fashion in Second Life
As a female I feel sympathy for all the males outthere who are searching for Male Fashion in Second Life. I can remember a chat with a friend how was swearing that he just cant find male fashion. I told him there is much male fashion but peoples most likeley blog , collect and share infos about female fashion. However I did understand his problem. I think male fashion is really more rare and there are not much websites which share the latest male fashion news.
As I said I feel sympathy for you males out there but today I found a new blog which could help you. Its a male fashion blog and maybe you should take a look there. ;)
Here it is:
If you think "OMG! I can't find my blog on Google!"…
If you think "OMG! I can't find my blog on Google!", you should defenetly take a look at this cool writen Guide here:
"OMG! I can't find my blog on Google!"
Today I did read that Guide and found some very helpful Tips and Tricks about SEO "Search Engine Optimization".
You should take a look there if you write in a Blog. Im sure some of us who use Second Life and write in a Blog had already some Questions about that Topic. Me as well.. so take a look into the Guide if you want to learn some Google and Blog related stuff. :)
To-Do-List and finished Things on my new Blog
Today I finished some more work on my Blog. I added tons of categorys and did put all the Posts in several Category because I wanted to add a Tag-Cloud-Widget on my Sidebar. And I did.
I think about creating an own Background-Image for my Blog with Photoshop. But right now I´m a bit to lazy coz creating and adding all posts to Categorys was already a good amount of work for today.
Oh no.. I did forget to inform the Blogs which did link to my old Blog. Need to ask them if they can change the URL of the Link to my blog. It must be the new URL.
And then comes the part of relaxing.. Give me some Second Life! :)
I moved from Blogger to WordPress
I wasnt happy with Blogger anyhow. I did try WordPress and I must say that I like the Backend much more. I like how I can manage the blog with WordPress. Im sure its a matter of taste. But here I am on my new Blog at WordPress. Yes now I am happy. Finished most importend stuff and imported already all the old Posts from Blogspot. Did create a Header and did setup some Widges. I know there can be done more. But give me some time.. let me see what I can setup next days. For now I am happy.
I think I need to inform all the Blogs who linked back to me. I did add already there blogs in my Blogroll.
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This is a deeply delicious and sure-fire way to get my husband to enjoy Brussels sprouts. Between the roasted flavor of the veggies and smoky, crisp bacon, it will convert even the pickiest eater. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
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Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
1 pound fresh cauliflowerets (about 7 cups), thinly sliced
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Emergency officials say two people were burned in Putnam County just after 8 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 310 and Hog Waller.
Officials issued a trauma alert and say the two victims were taken to Gainesville after being burned when gasoline was thrown on a fire they were using to keep warm.
According to it's website, Hog Waller Mug Bog is a 1100-acre outdoor family fun park that was having its Super Bog VI weekend. The park is owned by a local Putnam County family and is open two weekends a month from September to May.
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Dobbs FerryAlcott School
535 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522
(914)693-4443Montessori Schooln/a students | Gr. NS-PK
ScarsdaleAlcott School
27 Crane Road
Scarsdale, NY, 10583
(914)472-4404Montessori Schooln/a students | Gr. NS
YonkersAndalusia School
380 Walnut St
Yonkers, NY, 10701
(914)964-5600(Islamic)232 students | Gr. PK-12
TuckahoeAnnunciation School
465 Westchester Ave
Tuckahoe, NY, 10707
(914)337-8760(Roman Catholic)441 students | Gr. PK-8
White PlainsArchbishop Stepinac High School
950 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY, 10605
(914)946-4800557 students | Gr. 9-12
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PeekskillAssumption School
920 1st St
Peekskill, NY, 10566
(914)737-0680(Roman Catholic)179 students | Gr. K-9
New RochelleBlessed Sacrament St Gabriel High School
24 Shea Pl
New Rochelle, NY, 10801
(914)632-2595(Roman Catholic)235 students | Gr. 9-12
Yorktown HeightsBright Beginnings Pre School Learning Center
1974 Commerce St
Yorktown Heights, NY, 10598
(914)962-2929Montessori School1 students | Gr. PK-KG
BronxvilleBronxville Montessori School
101 Pondfield Rd W
Bronxville, NY, 10708
(914)793-2083Montessori School3 students | Gr. PK-KG
OssiningCardinal Mccloskey School
155 N Highland Ave
Ossining, NY, 10562
(914)762-5302Alternative School10 students | Gr. 8-11
PurchaseCerebral Palsy School Of Wstchstr
P O Box 555
Purchase, NY, 10577
(914)937-3800Special Education Schooln/a students | Gr. UG-PK
YonkersCity Harvest Academy
44 Hudson St
Yonkers, NY, 10701
(914)964-5422(Assembly of God)18 students | Gr. PK-2
Briarcliff ManorClearview School Day Treatment
480 Albany Post Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY, 10510
(914)941-9513Special Education School15 students | Gr. K
Port ChesterCorpus Christi School
135 S Regent Street
Port Chester, NY, 10573
(914)937-4407(Roman Catholic)195 students | Gr. PK-8
Croton On HudsonCroton Montessori School
Po Box 96
Croton On Hudson, NY, 10520
(914)271-4503Montessori School1 students | Gr. PK-KG
TarrytownE F International Academy
100 Marymount Ave
Tarrytown, NY, 10591
(914)597-7251374 students | Gr. 9-12
TarrytownEF Academy
100 Marymount Avenue, Butler Hall
Tarrytown, NY, 10591
(914)597-7241548 students | Gr. 9-12
White PlainsElmwood Day School
900 Dobbs Ferry Road
White Plains, NY, 10607
(914)592-8577Daycare / Preschooln/a students | Gr. PK-1
Mount VernonEmmanuel Children's Mission School
32 S 5th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY, 10550
(914)664-1810Special Program Emphasis (Seventh-Day Adventist)201 students | Gr. K-9
Mount VernonExcelsior Learning Center
675 E Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY, 10552
(914)665-2231Daycare / Preschool30 students | Gr. K-1
YonkersEyes Ears Of The World
15 Leroy Ave
Yonkers, NY, 10705
(914)423-269415 students | Gr. PK-2
YonkersFerncliff Manor
1154 Saw Mill River Rd
Yonkers, NY, 10710
(914)968-4854Special Education Schooln/a students | Gr. UG
Mount VernonFortress Christian Academy
51 N 10th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY, 10550
(914)699-9039(Pentecostal)32 students | Gr. K-12
MamaroneckFrench American School Of New York
525 Fenimore Road
Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
(914)250-0000779 students | Gr. NS-12
LarchmontFrench-American School of New York
111 Larchmont Ave
Larchmont, NY, 10538
(914)250-0408Special Program Emphasis763 students | Gr. NS-12
White PlainsGerman School New York
50 Partridge Road
White Plains, NY, 10605
(914)948-6513372 students | Gr. PK-12
White PlainsGood Counsel Academy Elementary School
52 N Broadway
White Plains, NY, 10603
(914)761-4423(Roman Catholic)147 students | Gr. PK-8
TarrytownHackley School
293 Benedict Avenue
Tarrytown, NY, 10591
(914)366-2642847 students | Gr. K-12
HawthorneHawthorne Country Day School
5 Bradhurst Ave
Hawthorne, NY, 10532
(914)592-8526Special Education Schooln/a students | Gr. PK-12
ValhallaHoly Name Of Jesus
2 Broadway
Valhalla, NY, 10595
(914)948-1744(Roman Catholic)101 students | Gr. PK-8
New RochelleHoly Name Of Jesus
70 Petersville Rd
New Rochelle, NY, 10801
(914)576-6672(Roman Catholic)169 students | Gr. PK-8
Croton On HudsonHoly Name Of Mary Montessori School
110 Grand St
Croton On Hudson, NY, 10520
(914)271-5182Montessori School (Roman Catholic)1 students | Gr. K
HawthorneHoly Rosary Elementary School
180 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY, 10532
(914)769-0030(Roman Catholic)96 students | Gr. PK-8
New RochelleHudson Country Montessori School
340 Quaker Ridge Rd
New Rochelle, NY, 10804
(914)636-6202Montessori School64 students | Gr. PK-7
YonkersHudson View Academy
170 Hudson Terrace
Yonkers, NY, 10701
(914)968-7047(Baptist)58 students | Gr. PK-12
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I'm getting more comfortable with the idea that this is a toss-up or something close to it, but I also think Ernst probably got a bump from her primary. Let's see if she can hold that edge for a few more weeks.
I'm getting more comfortable with the idea that this is a toss-up or something close to it, but I also think Ernst probably got a bump from her primary. Let's see if she can hold that edge for a few more weeks.
I am not. I think he's playing the long game. He knows he's young and he'll have opportunities ahead of him.
Being Majority Leader or Speaker doesn't really appeal to him, and it probably would end whatever hopes he had of becoming president. Those positions just aren't conducive to future runs for high office.
They are pretty amazing. But Portugal also looked terrible.
Also -- is it just me or did Pepe totally not get his money's worth out of that headbutt?
I still see McDaniel as the favorite, but whatever illusions people had that the establishment would desert Cochran and leave him for dead, they have quickly disappeared.
This is still a very important race symbolically. And it's worth the establishment's time and money to try and pull what would be a pretty significant upset.
If you try and use logic to understand Brian Schweitzer, you will give yourself an ulcer.
I am SO GLAD that you mentioned this, because I just wrote about this exact thing: "Incumbents still dominate, but primaries are getting more and more competitive"
Yes, Grahan won by 40 points. But it was because his opponents split up the vote so much. And he was only six points clear of a runoff.
That's not what I would call resounding.
I'm sure Democrats would like to attach Ernst to Steve King. I really doubt that there are a lot of Iowa voters that are doing that right now.
The polls will definitely be more favorable to the GOP. Likely Voter models almost always are.
And that goes even more today, as most polls have shown a huge enthusiasm gap in the GOP's favor. Given that, the gap between RV (registered voters) and LV is even bigger.
I tend to think Josh is right. People who didn't understand voting models will suddenly see pretty decent-sized shifts and will misunderstand it as a momentum shift. But it's really already baked-in.
All congressional incumbents.
I don't think anybody had any illusions that he was the GOP's No. 1 choice for a candidate, but they definitely saw him as the best given the alternatives (including a Ron Paul supporter).
I'm not sure I would say Greg Brannon would be doing better right now.
And we really shouldn't be all that surprised. Now that she's not secretary of state, she was bound to run into tougher questions and coverage.
If she continues to have stumbles, you have to wonder if she wants to spend another 2.5 years dealing with the likes of yours truly.
Of course local issues and candidates matter. But there are so many commonalities between races that it's foolish to ignore them.
And given how polarized Americans are, the effect that local issues and candidates can have on a given Republican vs. Democrat race is considerably smaller today than it has been before. That's just a fact.
There is a reason that we can tell you who the winner of 90% of congressional elections will be five months before Election Day. And it didn't used to be that way.
As someone who wrote two Clinton pieces yesterday, i concur with this.
Schweitzer was never going to get the Democratic establishment to support him, so I don't think that really has much effect.
And I really doubt many Democratic primary voters are aware of him unexpectedly pulling back on running for Senate. That's pretty inside-baseball.
I do think he needs something of a Sister Souljah Moment, in which he totally breaks with his dad's position on a major issue -- be it Iraq or something else.
But overall, I think his moderate non-interventionism could find a pretty interested audience.
Again, we really shouldn't apply the normal standards of logic to Brian Schweitzer.
In the early 1900s, it wasn't that uncommon for 50-100 House seats to change hands in a given election. Even in the 1970s you regularly had 30-seat swings that weren't necessarily "wave" elections.
Your experience notwithstanding, polarization has created a much more predictable Election Day.
1) On "houses," I agree. You should never mention your plural houses. Ever.
2) Your guess is as good as mine. As I wrote yesterday, Clinton's strength is as much about her as it is the undefined field of other candidates.
I just don't know who could even pick up the pieces, because I think the other candidates are either not interested or don't seem to have "it."
That's what I always hear about him, but he's also very folksy and a gifted politician -- the kind of guy who I think would make a splash if he ran.
And that goes double if liberals decide that he's their guy and actually give him some money.
Without question.
Everybody and their brother/sister, probably.
I also don't think that Biden will necessarily scare anybody off. Clinton does, but not Biden.
Come on -- it's gerrymandering. Districts are picked down to the block. We've had competing philosophies before but the technology (and money invested in it and at stake in politics) is new.
Gerrymandering exacerbates polarization, but it doesn't completely explain it. The fact is that Americans have been sorting themselves politically for decades.
Even if we had "fair" districts, the vast majority of districts would be predictable on the day after the preceding election.
And yes, we have had competing philosophies before, but it's a matter of degree. People are just much more staked out on one side or another than they used to be. And we have reams and reams of data that backs that up.
This is correct.
I would also note that, when a court makes a pro-gay marriage ruling, I get basically no reaction from social conservative groups. They know they are losing this battle, and they are moving on to other things -- things where they have a chance.
I really don't think it's much of an issue. Someone might try and bring that up at a debate or something, but it's a pretty obscure argument to make.
Voters just don't play that close of attention.
Keep an eye on:
Kristi Noem (R-S.D.)
Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.)
David Valadao (R-Calif.)
Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii)
Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.)
Joaquin Castro (D-Tex.)
Paul Ryan told Robert Costa he encouraged Hensarling to run for Majority Leader. With Ryan being perhaps the most influential member of the conference and Hensarling being pretty ambitious, it seems the only thing that kept him from running was the short time period and McCarthy's big lead in organization. Do you see Hensarling challenging McCarthy after November?
If Boehner retires, I certainly don't think McCarthy waltzes to the speakership. And Hensarling would likely be his top competition.
I think Hensarling made the wise decision that he would rather have a lengthy battle for speaker than a short battle for majority leader that would leave him politically wounded if he lost.
It's a tempting scenario.
These first two statements are probably true. The third is probably true at first, but I'm guessing it wouldn't stay that way forever.
Except that people get more conservative as they get older. Who is to say that the elderly people who replace them won't be just as conservative?
They are certainly losing plenty of ground. Here's my recent take on this.
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FORT MYERS, Fla.-Some bicyclists in Southwest Florida are concerned about their safety after two bikers were killed over the weekend.
Milton Stringer, an avid bike rider, told WINK News too many drivers are distracted behind the wheel. Last year Stringer was hit by a car while he was training for a three day bike tour on the bike path along Daniels Parkway.
"The car accelerated and ran into me," said Stringer.
The accident happened at the intersection of Ponderosa Way and Daniels Parkway. Stringer said he tried for several minutes to grab the driver's attention.
"[I] yelled, I couldn't get eye contact, and I whistled," he said.
But when he couldn't, Stringer decided to cross the road. He only suffered some bruises.
Stringer said the driver claimed she didn't see him.
Statistics from the Florida Highway Patrol for bicycle crashes in Southwest Florida show that five people were killed and 217 were injured in 2009.
Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann told WINK News that keeping bikers safe is a priority of theirs.
"We've already committed several hundred thousands dollars to this year's budget to improve our bike and pedestrian lanes," explained Mann.
He also told WINK News the county's new budget will include even more money for improvements.
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