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High Commissioner Sir Arthur Grenfell Wauchope today approved one of the lowest schedules of labor immigration in recent years, providing for issuance of 770 certificates during the four months between April and July.
Of the total, 620 are assigned to the Jewish Agency for Palestine and 150 reserved for the Government Immigration Department.
The four-month schedule is a departure from the previous six-month schedules and is authorized by an amendment published in the Government Gazette empowering the High Commissioner to approve schedules covering less than a half year.
The abnormally low schedule threw a damper on the preparations for the Coronation celebrations in which the Palestine Jewish community had been engaged.
The new schedule provides for issuance of an average 192 certificates monthly, as compared with the 250 per month under the last schedule, 667 a month between April and October, 1936; 540 a month between October, 1935, and April, 1936; and 1,334 a month between April and October, 1935.
Immigration schedules are nominally based on the estimated economic absorptive capacity of Palestine.


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(CBS News) -- This Sunday on Face the Nation, the release of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl and the scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs took center stage. The broadcast hosted a trio of newsmakers to tackle the issues: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and former CIA and NSA director Gen. Michael Hayden.
McCain was sharply critical of the Obama administration's decision to release five senior Taliban leaders from theGuantanamo Bay prison in exchange for the release Bergdahl, who had been held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan for five years.
"These are the highest high-risk people," McCain said. "Others that we have released have gone back into the fight... And it's disturbing to me that the Taliban are the ones that named the people to be released. So all I can say is that we need to have more information about the conditions of where they're going to be and how."
McCain also weighed in on the continuing turmoil at Veterans Affairs. Gen. Eric Shinseki led the organization until Friday, when he stepped down amid revelations that officials failed to address systemic problems with patient care and possibly broke the law by covering up delays in treatment.
"This scandal qualifies for a Justice Department investigation, and it should have started some time ago," McCain said.
McCain's comments were picked up by The Huffington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, CNN, Reuters, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, National Review, The Daily Caller, The Washington Times, Salon, Politico, The New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, Breitbart, MSNBC.com, and The Washington Examiner.
Hayden joined McCain in his criticism of the president's decision to strike a deal with the Taliban and the government of Qatar, which will harbor the former detainees for one year and bar them from leaving the country. He also gave his reaction to an interview with former NSA employee Edward Snowden that was broadcast last week on NBC News.
The prisoners now headed to Qatar, Hayden said, pose a serious threat to U.S. national security. "They're very dangerous people," Hayden said. " There's a reason they were still at Guantanamo. I would've been a strong voice of caution at the table if I were still in government during this discussion."
Snowden, whose decision to leak a massive collection of classified NSA documents revealed a wide-ranging domestic telecommunications surveillance program, defended his actions to NBC's Brian Williams last week. Responding to criticism that he has been overly co-operative with Russia, where he has taken asylum, Snowden maintained that he had never met President Vladimir Putin and that he brought no relevant NSA documents to the country.
Hayden was highly skeptical. "I have a legitimate question," he said. "Did he bring anything with him to Hong Kong? And what happened to the stuff that he had in Hong Kong, with regards to his contact with the Russian government. Of course he had contact with the Russian government. He may not have known he has had contact with the Russian government, but any responsible security service is going to be all over this guy."
Sanders, the head of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, joined the broadcast to address the organization's entrenched problems. He acknowledged that the inefficiencies remain, and he supported the idea of a federal investigation into possible breaches of the law.
"What is very clear to everybody right now is that in many parts of the country, the V.A. simply did not have the doctors and the staff to make sure the veterans got timely care," Sanders said. "The system was then gamed, which is absolutely reprehensible, which must be dealt with through criminal prosecution and bureaucratic reshuffling... We need to make sure that that never happens again." In his interview with Bob Schieffer, Sanders also unveiled legislation that he is introducing this week to reform the VA.
Sanders and Hayden's comments were picked up by The Washington Post, Reuters, Roll Call, The Huffington Post, The Washington Examiner, The Hill, and Bloomberg News.

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Discussion in 'Game Discussion' started by Abe Froeman, Jun 20, 2011.
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Wow, I'm surprised I missed Demon's Souls! This looks fantastic... definitely adding it to the list of games I'm getting this year. If a few of us pick this up would anyone be willing to play through it together?
Can't wait to try it out. Never got to play the first one because I lack a ps3.
I'll most likely be getting this on both consoles. I think 80% of my PSN friend list is comprised of DS players with the remainder being people from here.
I'm gonna pick it up on the xbox, I'll probably end up breaking my PS3 controller if I play it on that.
I preordered it so I'll definitely be playing it for the PS3.
They had a playable kiosk at E3 this year, x3sphere got some footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuSbMp4ZZSQ&feature=channel_video_title
My brother started playing the copy of Demons Souls I bought a month or two back and it really is extremely unforgiving
Nice. I'll be preordering it soon as well.
@Frozen - I find it as rewarding as it is unforgiving. It's just one of those games that forces you to memorize the layout and patterns of all enemies. Once you have that down, you can cruise.
Edit - I just read that all preorders will be upgraded to the Collector's Edition at no additional cost. That's a pretty nice move.
That's why I preordered it.
Also I preordered it through Amazon, they are usually pretty good about shipping things so it arrives day 1 right? I've never preordered with them before. I would have gone with GameStop but the one near my place and by work suck.
I've never ordered games through Amazon either because I wasn't sure about launch day arrival. Hopefully we get an answer.
I usually receive pre-ordered games from Amazon on day one, though it comes at the end of the day (around 6:00 pm).
I've used Amazon to pre-order a game, and so has my brother. Mine came the day before release and his on release day.
Did you have to choose overnight shipping? With GameStop, in order to receive delivery on street date, you need to pay an extra $10 for overnight FedEx.
You have to select the release date delivery option. It's free for me, though I have a Prime account. Not sure if it costs extra for regular.
I'm pretty sure it was free just normally if you order far enough in advance.
Amazon has the CE releasing on October 25th. Odd.
You sure about that?
Shipment 1 of 1
Not yet shipped
Delivery Estimate: October 4, 2011
That's my order info. And it's for the CE.
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Also if you are looking at an actual listing for the CE it's probably wrong.
Dark Souls Collector's Edition Upgrade
Order Dark Souls and receive an automatic upgrade to the Collector's Edition for no extra charge. The CE will include a limited edition art book, a mini-strategy guidebook and behind-the-scenes videos and the game's soundtrack for digital download -- all packaged with the game in a custom-designed metal case. No action is required to receive this upgrade on existing pre-orders.
Yeah, once I clicked on the regular edition I saw the free upgrade text. Anyway, just locked in the PS3 version. Looking forward to co-op'ing with you folks.
Anyway, it looks like they improved the lighting in their render engine. The actual game play engine looks exactly the same, which is wonderful.
Dark Souls pre-orders- free upgrade to collector's edition Thought you might want this..
I see im a little late on the news, anyway that was really nice of them to include for free


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I have a wonderful love letter from my true love -- He never leaves me or forsakes me --- He just keeps on loving me -- I keep reading His letter and He continues to reveal something new to me -- He is so wonderful!!!
there is so much true feeling in your works! 5/5
I love this. The art of letter writing seems to be getting lost -- a real letter is what makes this so special. Before long people will not even know how to hold a pen but will be able to type 100 wpm.
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Ahh, the stars of the show…
"President Obama's speech to the United Nations has been called naive and even 'post-American.' It was something else, as well: the most extravagant excursion into self-worship we have yet seen in an American leader. Beware of politicians who claim to be 'humbled by the responsibility the American people have placed upon me.' It's a neon sign flashing the opposite. And sure enough, in almost the next sentence, the president allowed that 'I am well aware of the expectations that accompany my presidency around the world.' Really? The whole world pulses with hope and expectation because Obama is president? People in Amsterdam, Sao Paulo and Taipei have a spring in their step because an Illinois Democrat won the White House?" –columnist Mona Charen
"America is 233 years old. Some think that there are ample accomplishments speaking to our character and cause that predate Obama's ascension to the presidency. Feh, Obama seems to be saying. Look instead to our new greatness, for we have elected a man like him! Having anointed himself America's vindicator and redeemer, Obama's real purpose seems to be to become the leader not of the free world but, simply, the world." –columnist Jonah Goldberg
"With President Obama presiding over 'the historic session,' the U.N. Security Council approved unanimously an American resolution committing all nations to work for — please sit up straight for this — a world free of nuclear weapons. Somewhere in the fine print was a clause praising small babies, little puppies and chocolate candy. The resolution was so harmless that even Russia, China and several 'developing' nations (the usual euphemism for the socialist satraps) voted for the resolution." –columnist Wesley Pruden
"The president's announcement that the United States would not deploy long-range missile defenses in Eastern Europe after all was astonishing because George W. Bush had negotiated so patiently with the Czechs and Poles, who took considerable risks in cooperating with Washington. … The Poles, Czechs and everyone else must hope that Obama got something from Russia in return. For now, the president looks more chump than champ. The president's men made him look like a rube just off the turnip truck for how he gave the word to the Polish and Czech presidents, treating them to a midnight telephone call the night before he announced his decision. It looked like an afterthought, and probably felt that way, too." –columnist Suzanne Fields
"Liberalism holds that there is no human problem that government can't fix if only the right people are put in charge." –former Alaska governor Sarah Palin
And then from the file non compos mentos we have…
Civil discourse 101: "The Republicans lie. They want to see you dead. They'd rather make money off your dead corpse. They kind of like it when that woman has cancer and they don't have anything for her. That's how the insurance companies make money, by denying the coverage." –MSNBC's Ed Schultz
Braying Jackass: "[T]his crazy anti-government talk [at town hall meetings] isn't improving any body's life. The clown show is over. It's better now to look like you're at least hopeful of getting a better health care plan for the country, even if you vote against it." –MSNBC's Chris Matthews
We hope not: "Do you think the president's done a good enough job selling government as the solution?" –NBC's David Gregory to Bill Clinton
The depth and seriousness of Leftmedia "journalism": "Who would you want to swap lives with for a week?" –CBS's Cali Carlin to Maggie Rodriguez, who answered, "Hands down, Michelle Obama."
Defending indoctrination: "I mean, this is children. They're singing a song. And I'm not clear myself. If you can make your point again about why this is indoctrination, political indoctrination to praise your president. I remember certainly in elementary school when Ronald Reagan was president and we sent him jelly beans. We designed all of these things about Ronald Reagan. We sent them to him. And I don't think everybody in the class ended up a Republican because of that. … It's about praising the president and making our country great again." –MSNBC's Norah O'Donnell defending the video of New Jersey kids singing to BO — another video surfaced of kids in North Carolina doing likewise
Followed by…
What Would We Do Without Almost 90% of Americans?: "Almost 90% of Americans Think Media Helped Get Obama Elected" –NewsBusters.org
Where's Acorn When You Need It? — I: "Hooker Furniture Takes 1Q Loss as Sales Slide" –Associated Press
Where's Acorn When You Need It? — II: "Sex-Service Number Given Out as Government Hotline" –CBC.ca
Everything Seemingly Is Spinning Out of Control: "John Jay College Overrun by Bed Bugs" –WCBS-TV Web site (New York)
News of the Tautological: "Pelosi Seeks to Make Health Reform Bill More Liberal" –CBSNews.com
Bottom Stories of the Day: "Despite Long Debate, Health-Care Costs Could Soar" –Seattle Times
(Thanks to The Wall Street Journal's James Taranto)
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I always like to preface reviews of movies like "Joshua", which is loaded with elements that can rile a person depending on his/her perspective, by stating some facts about myself. I am not Christian, Baptist, or Jewish. In fact, I have a hard time deciphering the difference between the 3. I do know that Jews wear those funny hats, and that Christians used to be lion food during Roman times. But if you were to ask me what's the difference between a priest, a father, a reverend, and a minister, I couldn't tell you. (Although I do know that a rabbi is the guy who works in a Jewish church.) The point is, religion isn't my thing, and if I was really pressed for answers, I would tell you I'm a lapsed Buddhist, with great emphasis on lapsed.
"Joshua" is a modern re-telling of the Jesus Christ mythos set in a small town somewhere in the South. Jesus Christ has been given a new name and is played by Tony Goldwyn ("The Sixth Day") as the titular character. Since my knowledge of Jesus' adventures before that unfortunate nailed-to-cross thing at the hands of the Romans is limited at best (actually I can credit TV's "Touch by an Angel" for pretty much all of my Christianity education), I couldn't tell you if "Joshua" is a faithful adaptation of the Son of God's life or not.
The movie opens with Joshua arriving in town and immediately causing a sensation. Joshua lives in a barn, works as a carpenter and sculptor, and besides stirring the townsfolk to rebuild a destroyed Baptist church, he also manages to rile the town's head priest. (Again, you'll forgive me if I don't quite know why a town has a Baptist and a Christian church, or why one church has two priests.) It's immediately obvious Joshua is not an ordinary fellow, since besides restoring the eyesight of a blind woman, he also brings a local man back to life after a fatal accident.
The pacing of "Joshua" is a little too episodic for my taste, but maybe that's because the whole budget for the film is probably less than your average episode of the aforementioned "Touch by an Angel." The cinematography by Bruce Surtees and direction by Jon Purdy seems to bear out that last statement, because "Joshua" is not a very visually complex film. Things are workmanlike in appearance and the acting is average at best, with only standouts belonging to the very reliable Tony Goldwyn as the lead and co-star Kurt Fuller, who plays one of the two priests working at that one church.
What does set "Joshua" apart from your big-budget movie is its heart. There's no doubt that "Joshua" has a lot of inspiration, and although the film uses very broad strokes to show Joshua's affects on the townspeople, it can all be forgiven because of the knowledge that the film has its heart in the right place. If anything, I'm surprised the movie is so short at just under 90 minutes of running time. The film is such a breezy tale that I was a bit disappointed it ended so soon, and that not everything I wanted explored got their chance in the spotlight.
Based on a novel by Joseph Girzone, "Joshua" should have been much longer, if just to flesh out more of the townspeople, their problems, and just exactly how Joshua affect each one of them individually. For instance, there's one entertaining scene where it seems as if Joshua was at multiple places at the same time. This could have been expanded on, as well as the reactions to Joshua's curing of a blind girl and, later on, his resurrection of a dead man. Everything seemed too rush, too edited. I would have liked more background and follow-through on Joshua's two "miracles."
If you were wondering if the film questions rather Joshua is the real deal or if he's some conman or even a nut masquerading as a miracle worker, you needn't bother. The film never offers up any worthwhile ambiguity about Joshua's identity or his motivations. He is the Son of God, reborn as a hitchhiker that's handy with a hammer and carving knife. The film might have been more entertaining, or at least more complex, if it had attempted to play with Joshua's identity a little bit more.
The budget for "Joshua" is probably not big enough to feed a Hollywood film crew for half a production day. With that in mind, it's a wonder they were able to get an actor of Tony Goldwyn's caliber to participate in the first place, because Goldwyn makes "Joshua". Co-star Stacy Edwards provides nice eye candy as the emotionally devastated Maggie, a reporter looking for an escape from town and her pain. Like the rest of the townspeople, Maggie finds comfort in Joshua's presence, and begins to suspect he's more than he seems.
There's no doubt that the audience for "Joshua" is Christian moviegoers. The atheist among us would probably be too busy scoffing at the movie's many themes to remember to be open-minded enough to give the film even a remote chance. It's interesting to note that with films like "Left Behind" and others, so-called Christian Movies are still a burgeoning genre in its infancy. Right now they're mostly low-budget ventures, as befitting their small but growing niche, but it will be very intriguing to see what Christian Movies will look like in 5 or 10 years from now, when the producers of such films have Hollywood-size budgets to play with. I see big things ahead.
Jon Purdy (director) / Joseph F. Girzone (novel), Brad Mirman, Keith Giglio (screenplay)
CAST: Tony Goldwyn …. Joshua
F. Murray Abraham …. Father Tardone
Kurt Fuller …. Father Pat Hayes
Stacy Edwards …. Maggie
Jordan Allen …. Michael Reed
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OK, so we've been convinced that the re-born "Lancia Stratos" isn't just a photoshop… but honestly, we wish it was. Because then the autoblogosphere might not have spent half the week running silly headlineslike "It's Real!" and "Headed To Production!" and "My Sophisticated Appreciation For The Iconic Lancia Stratos Just Got All Over My Favorite Pair Of Blogging Sweatpants!" The reason that these headlines need to stop are simple: 1) Nobody will ever see this car on the road, 2) it will never be offered for sale, 3) It's not even a freaking Lancia and 4) the entire story is so knee-deep in bullshit that it's amazing anyone pays even the remotest bit of attention to it. And since we're speaking truth to fanboyishness, I'll just go ahead and say it : nobody actually wants a Lancia Stratos anyway… and even if they did, they certainly wouldn't want this new one. Yes, you heard me.
Let's take this point-by-point. How do we know that the Lancia Stratos will never be seen on the road? When have you ever seen an original, or even a replica Stratos on the road? They were barely road-legal to begin with, and by all accounts had savage road manners, were hideously unreliable, and now cost too much to even consider driving anywhere other than Pebble Beach or Concourses of equivalent elegance. Besides, one look at the new Stratos proves that it's track-only at best… there are more crumple zones on a candy bar wrapper. And with a rumored Ferrari V8, its road manners, cabin space and reliability probably make the original look like Corolla. Which brings us to point two: this car is never going to actually be built.
The main reasons this car will not be built in any volume are that it can not be made street legal, it will cost an insane amount, like the original Stratos it can't be that great to drive, and Lancia needs a Stratos in its lineup like it needs a hole in the head. Fiat's already got Ferrari, Maser and Alfa to develop sporty cars, and Lancia is another name for rebadged Chryslers. A Stratos is as relevant to the Lancia brand as cocaine is to Coca-Cola.
Which is where we get to the copious amounts of bovine excrement floating around this story. The source for the entire story is ItaliaSpeed, a Fiat/Chrysler fan blog which insists that the new Stratos has been under development for four years and is being financed by a mysterious "European Industrialist." Developing a bespoke short-wheelbase platform with a Ferrari V8 would cost an insane amount, especially if it was styled by Bertone and developed over the course of four years. Sure, it's possible that a mysterious magnate thinks that a reborn Stratos is worth tens of millions of dollars, but if the story is true, this "industrialist" makes Jimmy Glickenhaus look like a model of tasteful, old-money restraint.
After all, with "at least" three prototypes running around, this is not just a one-off. And yet, for the reasons given above, it will never make regular series production. The costs of developing one, let alone three, prototypes would make this the most expensive privately-developed car in history. And for what? A car that couldn't possibly be better than the $300k Ferrari that allegedly donated its engine, and is as original as a new Dodge Challenger? If, as seems to be the case, Fiat is somehow supporting this project, it's a slap in the face for the struggling Alfa brand, which could have used the money spent on the Stratos to develop a distinctive new sportscar (preferably somewhat affordable) ahead of its US-market launch.
But even if this really is just the passionately wasteful project of some Angelli wastrel, it's unoriginal and highly pointless. Unless these bespoke, Ferrari-powered Stratoses are actually going to be raced (profoundly unlikely for countless reasons), they're destined to spend eternity in some underground garage in Bahrain after a couple of Pebble Beach appearances. Does that make this the heir to the barely-homologated Stratos, or a silly, masturbatory ego project? Based on the size of the internet circle jerk, the latter scenario seems far more likely.
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Catamount is a Berkshire ski area in Massachusetts that offers 1,000 feet of vertical, and day and night skiing on 32 trails and park areas covering more than 119 acres.
Pass are on sale: Adult, 14-64, $359, then $399 after Nov. 30; Junior/Senior Passes, 7-13 and 65-69, are $279 Child Passes, 6 and under, are $99; Military Passes are $219; 70-Plus Passes are $149; Night Only Passes are $165.
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Noobie in need of guidance
I'm new to most of the things I'm trying to put together here so please bare with me if I don't term everything correctly or posted this in the wrong forum.
My little project is to build a USB chess board that will send moves to a chess program.
Currently Ive managed to piece together the following.
Minimus USB AVR 32 (ATMEGA32U2)
Kade break out board (Final build will be soldered directly to the Minimus)
FLIP installed on windows 7 and tested using the Blink LED hex file
Kade Loader which I have tested with examples of keyboard simulation but not programmable.
Atmel Studio 6.1
I have started programming C in the Atmel Studio and have got me head round scanning the board and reading the chess piece moves.
What I am now struggling with is to simulate a keyboard press and pass these moves via the USB.
I was anticipating it to be as simple as Sendkey("e",0) but from what Ive read so far its a bit more complicated than that.
After doing a little research and following a few wrong turns I think what I'm looking for is related to LUFA
My questions are..
1, Is using LUFA the right approach for this project
2, If Lufa is right then how do I instal and use the library in Atmel 6.1
3, What would be the correct syntax for sending the letter "e" to the host
Ive spent a couple of days now researching this project and have now hit information overload so if this has been covered before please forgive me.


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How many titles are there for Mary?
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The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton, Ohio, lists 6,000 titles for Mary in its online database — everything from Blessed Mother to Cause of Our Joy.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Newly appointed Telangana PCC Working President Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has for the first time toured Khammam District after his appointment. During his visit a rally was conducted and Bhatti made scathing attack against the ruling party TRS and Chief Minister K Chandrshekar Rao. Finally at the end of the day Bhatti Vikramarka is felicitated by the party workers at the party office. Watch the video for more details . . . .


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A 38-year-old Palmyra man was pistol-whipped during an armed robbery in the borough Thursday night, according to police.
The man was robbed of cash and identification cards in the first block of S. College Street just before 11 p.m.
Police said the handgun discharged while the victim was assaulted, but the man was not struck by the bullet.
He was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The victim described his attacker as a Hispanic male, approximately 6'0″ tall with a thin build and a "tribal design" tattoo on his neck, police said, and was wearing a black baggy shirt, blue jeans, and a dark colored, flat-brimmed baseball cap.
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NFL's Giants Release Linebacker Michael Boley After Four Seasons
The New York Giants released linebacker Michael Boley, who spent the past four seasons with the National Football League team and was their leading tackler in a 2012 Super Bowl victory.
Boley, 30, was set to earn a base salary of $4.25 million during the 2013 NFL season.
Boley appeared in all 16 regular-season games for New York this past season, with 11 starts. He had three interceptions and two fumble recoveries, and the Giants said he was fourth on the team with 84 tackles.
"Michael came in and learned our defense quickly and he added speed, coupled with big-play ability, to our defensive unit," Giants general manager Jerry Reese said in a statement. "He also played an important role in helping us win Super Bowl XLVI. I wish him well as he moves forward in his career."
Boley joined New York as a free agent in 2009 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and appeared in 57 games with the Giants, including 50 starts. He had a team-high 10 tackles in the Giants' 21-17 Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots after the 2011 season.
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Arrested Development Has A Premiere Date…And I Just Blue Myself In Excitement
Cancel all your barbecues and all your white pants fittings and all your potato salad tastings, because the long-awaited fourth season Arrested Development is premiering over Memorial Day Weekend 2K13. Yes, that's right, we can now finally start counting down the days until the Bluth Family returns to our TVs. For those of you with your calendars out and ready, all 15 episodes will go live on May 26th at 12:01 AM PT. Which means that you're going to be looking at a solid 7.5 hours of quality TV viewing on that Sunday.
So practice your chicken dance, try on your Motherboy outfit and prepare yourself for the best TV marathon ever by heating up the ole cornballer machine. Because like any loyal Arrested Development fans, you're going to watch all of these in a row. Then you're going to get online and talk about how you watched all of them in a row and then you're going rewatch them all in an attempt to memorize all the best quotes (fine, entire episodes) so you can spend the rest of the summer figuring out who's worth knowning.
Spoiler alert: if someone doesn't pick up on your AD line, then you're not picking up that person. After all, as you've probably read on the eHarmony blog, there are only two kinds of people in the world –those who understand what you mean when you say, "there's always money in the banana stand" and those who are watching that new diving show.
Sure, sure, you're going to have to turn down a lot of invites to BBQs and beach bonanzas and pool parties. But let's be honest. You get heat rash after you spend more than 6 minutes in the sun and you get stomachaches after you eat all the dip that's been sitting outside for hours on end. So save yourself the aloe and save yourself the tums and just spend your entire weekend watching Arrested Development.
Okay, maybe your real-life friends will judge you, but your Internet friends, the people who get it will embrace you with open arms. Or emoticons. Or cat photos. However it is that people on the Internet express happiness.
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Hello! Could you tell me the cost of Thermage for full face? Also, does this procedure require any down time? And would there be places where you can you come in discreetely and then drive home by yourself? Thank you.
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Thermage cost: Save your money instead of spending on Thermage
Please note the 37% satisfaction for Thermage based on RealSelf member reviews. It is at the very bottom of the list. This should speak worlds to you about Thermage results.
I have personally operated on about 10 patients who had Thermage elsewhere and all said "they got nothing from it!" I would advise you skip this treatment entirely.
Cost of Thermage is not worth it - Check out the Thermage page!
First of all, the price varies tremendously on the area.
Furthermore this may require more than one session.
Many physcians offices are more than willing to discuss fees over the telelphone, so check out your options prior to going in and use the Realself page to check out providers and fees.
However, I would advise you to review the Thermage stats on the Realself page. Although in certain circumstances, I have seen patients with satisfactory results, the overall benefits of Thermage should be considered.
The "Was it worth it?" survey in Realself indicates only 37% of patients were satisfied meaning 63% (the majority of patients) found the treatment to not be worth it.
One of the benfits of Thermage is the relatively minimal downtime but sometimes procedures with a greater downtime have a higher satisfaction rate: For example: Facelift (78%!!!) and Laser Resurfacing (75%).
Some of the less agressive fractionated lasers also seem to offer a higher satisfaction rate then thermage according to the survey. This includes Pixel laser (71%), Active FX (67%) and Fraxel (51%)
Thermage price varies depending on the area of the body
Thermage works remarkaby well but it depends on the technique of the operator. I have had great results with Thermage and I believe the reason is the skill and learning curve is steep on this machine. It takes a while to get "the feel" of the machine and how to maximize the best results for the patient. There is no down time or pain with Thermage. The cost of the face varies because it depends on what part and how many pulses you count. It is a little difficult to compare because it depends if you consider the upper face one area and the lower face, neck, and jowels a different area. I do the eyes as a completely separate area because of the time and pulses involved. It all depends on the skill and technique of the operator and how many pulses and sweeps performed.
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Thermage costs
The costs associated with Thermage vary geographically, for each body part and dependent on who preforms your procedure. For a face, can range from 750-1500. For abdomen can range 1500-2500. For neck can range 750-1500
It is most important to have procedures done by well skilled cosmetic physicians. These people have the best understanding of devices, how to perform a procedure to the best of its ability yet safely giving you the best chance for great results
Thermage prices are variable
The price of Thermage will vary depending on your location and whether you go to a physician or a medspa. I recommend that you always be treated by a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Thermage is a skin tightening procedure that uses pulses of energy to tighten the collagen in the skin. There is no downtime--you may be a little bit red or a little bit swollen afterward, but most people can go right back to work and resume normal social activities.
Thermage is a great alternative to surgery for people who do not want the risks, downtime, scarring, or expense of a surgical procedure. Surgery is not for everyone. Have a consulation with your physician to discuss all of your options. Make sure to discuss what your expectations are, and what each treatment or procedure will or will not do. Only then can you make the best choice for you.
Thermage patient satisfaction
Overall, studies have shown that about 70% of patients are pleased with the improvement with Thermage. There may be 37% patient satisfaction on realself, however, it is important to realize that there may be a reporting bias here.
Among the 70% who have improvement with Thermage, this varies from a mild to a striking improvement. I find the younger the patient and the thinner their skin, the better the result.
There is no down time and because we do not sedate our patients, therefore you are free to drive home.
Pricing is dependent on the area treated and the pulse package.
Thermage Cost
As of this date RealSelf lists the average price for Thermage to be approximately the following: Average Thermage Cost: $2,450. Obviously this price will vary from region to region.
Thermage works!
We have been conducting the Thermage procedure since 2003. When I first purchased the technology, both I and my patients found that it was not effective. I believe that Thermage has re-designed the software and treatment tips at least 5 times since 2003. I do not know exactly what changes the biomedical engineers have changed as these changes are trade secrets (as with all of the non-invasive procedures discussed on this site). What I do know is that our patient satisfaction rate is now 99.97%. We use a low-energy multi-pass schedule and now have thousands of satisfied patients who have a natural and not a "surgical" look.
An ideal Thermage candidate is someone who does not want the risk, down-time, or cost of surgery, and who has mild to moderate facial laxity, or mild to moderate laxity of the skin of the abdomen, arms or thighs. We work with many plastic surgeons in the Atlanta area and adjacent states who refer patients to us who do not want a surgical procedure.
the cost for thermage can vary from $2000 to 4000 depending on how much area and how many tips are used. There is virtually no down time. Most patients have redness that disappears after we are done.
Thermage cost
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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There is little doubt that the names for genitalia leave something to be desired. Penises are better off than vaginas in this department; breasts and testicles do quite well, but the poor clitoris really suffers. Some friends and I, aware of these lexical shortcomings, set about inventing our own terminology for the most anatomical of anatomical parts, hoping to lend some sanity to the madness. Penises should, we concluded, be divided according to whether or not they are erect. The erect penis, so in need of a better moniker than Woody or Hard-On, much less Boner, we opted to call a Slinder and we encourage you to draw out the "L" sound for maximum effect. The sad, floppy, wrinkly, shell-less sea creature of a thing that is the unerect penis we refer to simply as a Zirt. And we remind you that, like books to their covers, you can't judge a man by his Zirt.
The vagina, meanwhile, has made a great cultural comeback, though its appertaining terminology has been slower to evolve. Having concluded that the stretching, resilient, emotive, involuted, self-dewing masterpiece needed more joyous names than those beginning with T, C or P, we agreed unanimously on Voorheeee! (always in italics, always with the exclamation point) as the official name, which can be shortened to "my V" for practicality. We realize that this abbreviation could lead the uninitiated to believe we were adopting the traditional medical term referred to at the beginning of this paragraph, but no endeavor as ambitious as ours is free of all risk.
Balls are fine, though we prefer to call them Motchies, as in "Hey, no teeth on the Motchies!", while breasts can now be referred to either with the Middle English "paps" or our new-and-improved "Sha-Shas." The anus, long neglected, so-called hole of either bung or ass, is now the Feep, a name we hope will not remain obscured in darkness. Finally, for that great idiomatic oversight, the clitoris, so mysterious to most men (and some women) that it has barely evoked any non-clinical sobriquets (the ludicrous "love button" and the most ironic "little man in the boat" notwithstanding), we offer: Stalgon the Imperial or the Twee, depending on your mood. We sincerely hope these new designations serve all your conversational and interrogative needs.
NB: The excerpt below, from Kurt Vonnegut's classic Breakfast of Champions, concerns itself with female anatomy and its popular slang. We provide it as a point of cultural reference.
Jack's Naughty Bits: Kurt Vonnegut, Breakfast of Champions


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Estate of James Burns decd:
On partition of land
This day Richard L. Dorsey came in his own proper person, and presented here to the court the petition of Richard L. Dorsey and Louwecy his wife, Samuel Flynn and Mary his wife, Lydia Burns and James Burns by his guardian Richard L. Dorsey stating that Lowvecy Dorsey his wife formerly Louvecy Burns and Mary Flynn the wife of Samuel Flynn formery Mary Burns, and of Lydia Burns, and of James Burns an infant under the age of twenty one years, by Richard L. Dorscy his guardian together with David Burns and Eli Burns an infant under the age of twenty one year for whom David Burns is guardian and Elizabeth Burns, Henry Burns and Letitia Burns infants under the age of twenty one years and for whom nancy Flynn formerly Nancy Burns widow of James Burns deceased is the guardian stating that the are the owners as heirs at law of James Burns decd. of one tract of land of two hundred and fifty five acres situated in what is called Bois Brule in the County of Perry and state of Missouri in township thirty six in range eleven east being survey number six hundred and sixty-two granted to the said James Burns and one other tract of land of four hundred and sixty five acres and ninety seven hundredths situate in the same county and state aforesaid, in township thirty six in range eleven east, and further stating that they are entitled to one equal undivided share or part of each of the said tracts of land and praying that the comissioners may be appointed to make partition thereof.
It is therefore considered ordered and directed by the court here that David L. Caldwell, Hezekiah P. Harris, Aquilla Hagan, John Layton and Jonas Abernathy be and they are hereby appointed as commissioners for dividing the said land and that they after being duly sworn proceed to the premises and make division of said land in said petition mentined between the said proprietors thereof according to their respective rights and that they make return of said partition in the manner by law required to this court at the next term thereof.
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"Probably the most important thing a beer koozie does is not simply insulate the can, but keep condensation from forming on the outside of it," University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Dale Durran said in a statement.
Think of boiling water in a teapot, this turns water into water vapor. When the water vapor condenses again into a droplet, it loses that heat, which then warms the surrounding air.
Durran and his colleague Dargan Frierson were interested in finding a good way to demonstrate the power of condensation heating, and and what could be more effective (and useful) than a koozie and a cold beverage. They (and two graduate assistants) have determined that droplets of water forming on a can or bottle can provide way more heat than the surrounding air – so the more humid it is, the harder it'll be to keep your soda cold.
Physics Today, recently published their experiment where Frierson and Durran cooled aluminum cans filled with water at close-to-freezing temperature in an ice-water bath. The cans were equipped with special snap-on tops that kept air sealed in and allowed the researchers to insert a digital thermometer to record the water's temperature.
The cans were then put in a temperature and humidity controlled chamber for five minutes, taken out, and had their temperatures taken again.
It was proven that KOOZIEs kept cans cooler through experiments. When cans were kept at 77 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes, cans that experienced a relative humidity of about 40 percent heated up by about 39 degrees; at a relative humidity of about 85 percent, the temperature of the water inside the can jumped 44 degrees in the same time period.
"Cold drink cans warm up significantly faster in hot, humid locations than in hot, dry locations -- by approximately a factor of two in typical summertime weather conditions," Durran and Frierson wrote.
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A farewell from the outgoing CAA president
A farewell from the outgoing CAA president
By Stephanie Keene Fox '89
When I started on this journey two years ago, I knew that the Cornell Alumni Association was about to embark on a period of incredible change. I also knew I had been chosen to lead it through that change.
When I think of the CAA's evolution, I compare it to building a house. There are three parts to the construction of our house. My predecessor, Nancy Abrams Dreier '86, laid the foundation and we worked during her tenure to develop a vision for CAA.
My job was to build the walls. I needed to strengthen the organization by shifting our structure and culture— moving us from an honorary to a working board. Tremendous credit goes to our CAA board members and partners on the University staff for making it possible. Change is hard, especially when it comes to something as near and dear to our hearts as our relationship with Cornell.
Every decision we made was based on one fundamental goal: supporting Cornell. I became known for asking, "To what end?" In this way, we examined why we were doing things—and if we could do them in a way that better served the University's needs. It was critical that we never lose sight of the reason we are connected: we are alumni of Cornell University. CAA's purpose is to engage our alumni with the University and connect alumni with each other.
We've accomplished a lot, in two main areas: structure and culture. These changes have made CAA more effective as an organization. We were better able to support the expansion of Homecoming as a marquee event and to actively participate in the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference. With our staff partners, we created a training track for regional club leaders. We supported participation in CALC by awarding scholarships. We created a "care package" program for regional clubs and a recognition system for outgoing club leaders. We wrote comprehensive descriptions for board positions. We created a new award, the CAA Cup, to recognize excellence in clubs, classes, and affinity groups.
CAA has done a wonderful job of recognizing top volunteers through the Frank H. T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award. Each year, this award goes to up to six alumni who have given thirty-five or more years of service to the University. Rhodes Award recipients are among the treasures of our great university.
Throughout, we continued to support Cornell Alumni Magazine. We know an independent point of view is important to alumni. The magazine is owned by the CAA and thus journalistically independent of the University—one of the few among our peer institutions. However, the economics of the magazine are challenging as the publishing world continues to change. This needs to be an area of focus going forward.
Back to the building analogy: I think of the structure as the walls of our CAA house. The mortar that connects the walls to the foundation and keeps the bricks together is the culture of the CAA. Now that we have the foundation (vision) and walls (structure and culture change), we are ready to put up the roof.
Our next area of focus is branding our organization. Incoming president Kelly Smith Brown '88, MBA '92, has expertise in this area and is a perfect fit to lead us forward. Kelly will make sure the roof on our CAA house is watertight. We have already begun the branding conversation, and I am truly excited about the possibilities.
I look forward to spending more time with my family, now that my "Cornell job" is done. But it is bittersweet. I will miss the late-night calls with the executive committee and the camaraderie of board meetings. I have been on the board for fifteen years. During that time my family moved four times. I gave birth to four children. I lost my father and sister. Through it all, one of my anchors has been my relationship with Cornell, and I am grateful for that.
Wherever my family has lived or visited, Cornellians have welcomed us. It is still remarkable to me how passionate our alumni are about their alma mater. There is a bond that connects us across class years, affinities, areas of study, and geography. I think that is why being CAA president has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It is a wonderful feeling to give back to something you love. It is a privilege.
It seems fitting to end this farewell letter with a final "To what end?" Why give time and talent to Cornell? We are incredibly fortunate to be alumni of one of the world's great universities. The work Cornell does has true impact. From exploring Mars to supporting agriculture on our own planet—in every area of science and humanities, art and commerce—Cornell makes huge contributions. As alumni, you have an opportunity to be part of this. As alumni, it is your responsibility to be part of it.
Here is one thing I know: your connection to Cornell is one of the most lasting relationships you will have in your lifetime. It is worth investing in.
Cornell Boards Welcome New Leaders
The University's major alumni groups have elected new leaders, whose terms began on July 1.
Cornell Alumni Association
Kelly Smith Brown '88, MBA '92, has been elected president of CAA. A former alumni-elected trustee, Brown will oversee a sixty-four-member board and work to define the CAA brand. Remaining as vice presidents are Laura Fratt '81, Shana Chacko Mueller '95, and Scott Pesner '87. Bobby Tsai '83 and Randy Rosenberg '74 have joined the executive committee as vice presidents.
Seven new directors-from-the-region were elected to first terms. They are: Brad Grainger '79 (Upstate New York/Ontario), Jennifer Ritter Kelly '89 (Southeast), Michael Lee '99 (Metro New York), Jeff MacCorkle '88 (International), Sandy Robinson Torget '94 (New England), Jay Treadwell '61 (Mid-Atlantic), and Marilyn Yodlowski '75 (Pacific). In addition, Marie-Jouvelle Aubourg '06 (Metro New York) and Theresa Flores '93 (Southwest) were elected to second terms.
Elected to first terms as directorsat- large were Shane Dunn '07, Steven Flyer, JD '91, Tom Pasniewski '98, and Debbi Neyman Silverman '85. Heather Knauss Wells '02, Sam Pollack '99, and Jonathan Simon '92 were elected to second terms.
Cornell Association of Class Officers
Jay Waks '68, JD '71, has been elected president of CACO. Several board members will hold new positions as, or remain, vice presidents: Michael Avery '55 and Paul Cashman '73 (co-vice presidents— communications); Lauren Myers- Marion '97 (vice president—diversity and inclusion); Simon Krieger '76, MBA '77 (vice president—leadership); Debbie Schaffel '89 and Nancy Sverdlik '79 (covice presidents—membership); and Charles Stuppard '82 (vice president— students and young alumni).
In addition, ten new directors-at-large were elected to the board. They are: Bob Baca '91, Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez '96, Nancy Taylor Butler '64, Lindsay Liotta Forness '84, Carl Jones '03, Anthony Lopez '09, Amy Wang Manning '90, Doug Mitarotonda '02, PhD '09, Stan Rodwin '50, and Diana Tyler '01.
Cornell University Council
Katrina James '96 was elected to serve an additional one-year term as chair of the University Council. It is made up of Cornellians, parents, and friends who have shown exemplary leadership as alumni volunteers, in their professional lives, or in their communities. New vice chairs of the administrative board are Mary Maxon Grainger '79, MPS '87, and Jason McGill '88. Jay Carter '71, MEng '72, and Teresa Port '84 were elected to an additional term as vice chairs.
Joining the administrative board as elected members are Raj Chandnani '95, Ronald Demer '59, E. Eric Elmore '86, JD '89, Robert Everett '65, Rosanna Romanelli Frank '61, Lisa Barsanti Hoyt '79, Susan Deitz Milmoe '71, Tomoko Morinaga, MPS '89, Reuben Munday '69, MPS '74, Christine Watters Stuhlmiller '93, Margaret Mitchell Weingart '78, and Frank Wilkinson '84, BArch '85.
President's Council of Cornell Women
Jill Goldy, MS '78, and Linda Gadsby '88 have been elected co-chairs of PCCW. Its mission is to enhance the involvement of female students, faculty, staff, and alumnae as leaders within Cornell and its many communities.
Serving as committee chairs are Dianne Renwick '82 (alumnae engagement), Daphne Mobley '83 (annual meeting, Ithaca), Jeannette Perez-Rossello '91 (annual meeting, New York), Elizabeth Ngonzi, MMH '98 (communications), Eileen Weingarten '75, BArch '76 (development), Rita Redberg '77 (diversity and inclusion), Laura Ericson Granger '83 (grants), Theresa Brown-Edwards '89 (membership), Sarah Emerson '84 (mentoring), and Christine Stefanou Perry '85 (transitions).
Homecoming: September 20–22
Finishing touches are being put on this year's festivities. The events kick off on Friday evening, with the second annual Fireworks and Laser Light Showcase at Schoellkopf Field. The evening begins at 7:30 with music by local favorite DJ Double A and continues with a special Homecoming dance showcase featuring campusand Ithaca-based ensembles. The light show and fireworks display—which garnered rave reviews last year despite a rainstorm—will start at 8:45.
Saturday will bring an array of events, centered on the Cornell vs. Bucknell game, with kickoff at 3 p.m. Prior to that, the Big Red Fan Festival will be held throughout Kite Hill and the athletics areas, with food, music, and beer tents, plus free rides and games for the whole family. In addition, many fraternities, sororities, and affinity groups are planning events for their alumni.
The University is running special buses to transport attendees to campus from Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. Also, alumni who pre-register for Homecoming will receive a special gift at check-in.
For more information, go to homecoming.cornell.edu.
Club Spotlight: Big Red Bands Alumni Association
At Homecoming, alumni of the Big Red Marching Band and Big Red Pep Band will gather for a big celebration: the dedication of a new practice facility behind Schoellkopf Crescent on Kite Hill. It was launched with a lead gift from former members David Fischell '75, PhD '80, and Sarah Thole Fischell '78, MEN '79, whose children were also in the band. The new facility will offer more practice and storage space—and move the bands out of their home of more than fifty years, a cramped room in Barton Hall.
The Big Red Bands Alumni Association (BRBAA) is almost done raising the $1 million it needed to build the facility— a major milestone in that organization's history, which has long worked to provide financial support for both bands. The Alumni Association was founded in the early Eighties out of financial need for the marching band. "When I was a freshman in 1978, the music department told us that within three years they would stop financial support of the band," says Stacey Hunt Montalto '82. "For the next two years we tried all sorts of fundraising options, but it wasn't enough." When Montalto was elected student head manager in her junior year—and facing the band's potential dissolution—she took a huge step. Gathering all the financial data she could find, she presented her case to the Department of Athletics as to why it should support the band. "They had a limited budget, but they were able to give us money, and we became associated with Athletics," Montalto recalls. "We were also very lucky because the assistant in that office was Georgian Leonard, who loved the band and took us under her wing. For the next two decades, she would do whatever she could to support the band. It was all out of the goodness of her heart."
But the Athletics funding wasn't enough. Luckily, former drum major Dwight "Duke" Vicks II '54, MBA '57, entered the picture. His daughter, Cathy Vicks '80, was serving as drum major during Montalto's freshman year; son Dwight III '84, MBA '91, would eventually become drum major himself. Vicks saw the desperate times the band was facing and rallied his classmates. With the aim of providing ongoing financial support, the Big Red Bands Alumni Association was founded in 1982, with Vicks as president and Montalto as vice president. With Leonard's help, BRBAA began to work with students to hold phonathons, reaching out to alumni to ask them to support the band. "It was probably the first time a student group pitched its alumni for a major financial undertaking," Montalto says. "To this day, the students still do it. And they know that once they leave the band, they will be expected to support the band the same way, so there is a natural evolution and financial support has grown."
However, BRBAA knew that phona thons would cover only annual operating expenses and not long-term needs such as instrument and uniform replenishment. So in the mid-Eighties, it created an endowment fund. Chaired by Vicks, the successful campaign was launched with a 1989 Carnegie Hall concert celebrating the retirement of the band's longtime music advisor, Marice Stith.
BRBAA has also taken on an advisory role, helping to guide the student leadership of both bands. "There's an important part of BRBAA that is almost as valuable as the financial aspects," says current president Lowell Frank '99, MD '03, "and that's the empowerment of the student leadership— whether it's offering advice and experience, providing continuity over the years, or serving as a liaison between University units. It's challenging at times, because our involvement will morph each year as different students are elected to leadership positions, but preserving the student-run nature of the band is very important."
In addition, BRBAA helps make sure that alumni are connected with the band and to each other. Since 1981, former members have been invited to play on the field at halftime of the Homecoming game. BRBAA also hosts get-togethers at road games or when the pep band travels. "We're trying to adapt our communications strategy to get information out to our alumni and supporters in a more timely manner, through an evolving Web presence and social media," says Frank. "We are also cultivating our relationships within the University to improve communication on campus, and we're working on more long-term financial planning."
While the band has come a long way—from its original status within ROTC to the admittance of women in 1971 to the new facility on Kite Hill— there is nostalgia for times past. But alumni know things need to change. "Many of us will miss Barton Hall; small, cramped, under-ventilated quarters do lead to a lot of bonding," says Frank. "Still, many of us alumni are a little bit jealous of their fantastic space and the larger symbolic role it can play for the students. Their time, dedication, spirit, and sweat do matter to Cornell— and they should know that the work they do is appreciated."
The Big Red Bands facility dedication is set for 11:30 a.m. on the Saturday of Homecoming.


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Games review – Dance Central has got the funk
The best game on Kinect is also the most demanding, in terms of both dancing prowess and your own self-esteem. But it wouldn't be fun otherwise…
If you want just one good reason to buy Kinect this week then this is it. Titles like Kinectimals, Your Shape and Kinect Sports aren't bad for launch titles, but they're not really good enough to justify spending £130 on a new piece of hardware. But Dance Central, assuming the idea appeals and you can guarantee a decent flow of like-minded friends to play it with, is.Like all the Kinect games so far this is still a clone, although obviously there was many a dancing game before Ubisoft's Just Dance came along. This does work in a very similar way though, as it tries to help you through complex dance routines by getting you to perform specific moves indicated by little icons called flash cards.The difference between this and Just Dance though is that Dance Central actually works. The limited abilities of the Wii remote means that Just Dance only has the vaguest of ideas what you're actually doing at any one time. By using Kinect though Dance Central can see exactly what you're up to.As a result stepping out in front of the camera's unblinking eye and trying to strut your stuff is a far more intimidating prospect than any other similar game. Because Kinect can see you with such clarity you really have to perform all the moves well for it to register, so there's no meekly shuffling around on a dance mat or waving a Wii remote in the right general direction. Hips must be swung and hands must be put in the air or you won't get anywhere.Of course the onscreen computer-controlled dancer makes it all look easy but the less surefooted can make use of the Break It Down mode, which teaches you the individual moves in more detail and at varying speeds. This mode could have done with a bit more hands on control of what exactly you practice, but the game's advice is useful nonetheless.Given the high level of difficultly of some routines the game's effectiveness as a party game is dependent on one of two independent factors: the existing dancing prowess of the participants and their level of drunkenness. If either is high enough then hilarity will soon follow. But if not then there can be a lot of awkward fumbling and frustrating cursing as the whole thing proves just too hard for a casual effort.(Your enjoyment may also vary depending on whether you actually like the songs on offer, so do check out the full track listing first).These are all factors outside of the game's control though and to a degree so is the other main flaw: the lack of a proper multiplayer. You can of course take turns, including one-on-one duels, but you can't actually dance side-by-side and expect Kinect to monitor you both. Presumably this is a technical limitation, but we hope it can be overcome for the inevitable sequel.Much like Ubisoft's Your Shape, with which this shares a surprising number of features, the extraneous modes seem rushed and poorly thought out. You can't create your own avatar and there are no replays (the uploading of which to YouTube or some other destination seems a tragic missed opportunity). There's certainly no career mode or anything like that, just a half-hearted exercise option that counts your calories. Even the presentation is clearly knocked together with cast-off assets from Rock Band.These are classic launch game problems though and in the end it genuinely is enough that the game works. In essence it allows dancing games to function in the way they always should have if the technology had allowed it. But although it's obvious that any follow-up is going to be a much better, more rounded experience there's more than enough here to keep you occupied till then.In Short:It's not a new idea, the feature set is thin and the presentation is mediocre. But it's still the best dance game – and the best Kinect game – so far.Pros:Clearly the game Kinect was born to play, with extremely accurate and reliable motion-sensing. An absolute hoot in the right party conditions.Cons:Very few game modes and an almost endless range of obvious missed oppurtunties. No simultaneous two-player mode. Average graphics.Score:7/10Kinect, £39.99 (cert 12)Publisher: MTV Games/Microsoft Game StudiosDeveloper: HarmonixRelease Date: 10th November 2010
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REDUCING the 11-point gap at the foot of South West 1 (East) remains a priority for Salisbury RFC, but first and foremost they will enjoy their second campaign win.
There were no Newbury blues this time round – losing 31-11 back in September – as Salisbury triumphed to a 20-6 victory.
Injuries and availabilities have impacted on Salisbury's tough league start but, as key players return, Neil Loader is starting to stamp his mark on the side that could be in for an eventful couple of months.
Saturday saw Matthew Loader and Paddy Flood make their debuts on the wings at a buoyant Castle Road.
Richie Roe returned at full back, and Luke Esnouf continued his return to action on the blind side flank and produced a star man display.
Loader opened the scoring with a penalty and then Salisbury were forced to soak up a period of pressure from the visitors, tackling like demons and defending solidly, they drew Newbury's fire and then, with half an hour gone, struck again with Flood crossing in the corner.
The stylish James Kaminski added another score early in the second half, before the visitors bothered the scorers with a penalty of their own.
As Salisbury began to introduce their replacements from the bench, the visitors added a second penalty, but the city side were definitely in charge with Esnouf, Matt Pallas and Mike Dawaulder leading the charge.
Dauwalder was the player to crash over for the final try, and Loader added the conversion.
"We deserved that," beamed jubilant chairman Simon Hedges.
"We were better in every department and played some very good rugby considering the conditions."
- Salisbury Colts lost out to Devizes, from the division above, 5-12 in the Dorset and Wilts under 18 Cup semi-final.


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It's so hot, even rappers Jay-Z and Nas are on its tip. We're not talking about the latest Escalade -- we're talking about bhangra, one of the spiciest musical genres on the globe. In the U.K., it's so established that many musicos there dub it "the British hip-hop." Club kids worldwide are in love with the music's deep, throbbing beats, created by dholi drums from the Indian province of Punjab. (The term is thought to be derived from the bhang, or hemp plant. Seems Punjabis would bust crazy moves after eating the intoxicating leaves.) The folks at Bayou Bhangra, who throw monthly parties at various clubs, are slowly nourishing the H-town scene. "Man, we get crowds of anywhere from 300 to 500 people," says Himanshu Nagar, Bayou's promoter. "You get the FOBs, the Indian 'thugs' from Sugar Land and quite a few white fans." This Saturday's gathering at Club Live is both bhangra party and Independence Day -- or Days -- celebration: Pakistan's and India's independence days fall on the 14th and 15th. "We celebrate both in one night," says Nagar, "so it works out perfectly for everyone." There'll be drink specials and DJs from Dhol Beat International.
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There was something of a Wimbledon feel to Melbourne Park yesterday for day one of the Australian Open, and not just because of the cool, breezy weather that greeted the first players to grace the courts.
The weather improved markedly later in the afternoon but unfortunately for the Australians, the performance of the home players did not. Of the nine in action on day one, eight lost, including Lleyton Hewitt, the former world No.1.
It was the kind of opening day that British tennis fans have become used to over the years at Wimbledon, at least until Andy Murray arrived and the recent emergence of Heather Watson and Laura Robson on the women's side.
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Australia's only winner on the day was Sam Stosur, the former US Open champion whose record at her home grand slam is remarkably poor. The 28-year-old has made the fourth round only twice, in 2006 and 2010. It comes to something when Stosur is the rock.
The Herald Sun newspaper ran a column yesterday in which it bemoaned the decline of Australian sport, in comparison to Britain. It was tongue in cheek, but in light of yesterday's results, perhaps it is not that far off the mark.
In the 1960s, Australian men won their home grand slam event in every year of the decade, thanks to the brilliance of Rod Laver and Roy Emerson.
Between 1956 and 1970, Australian men won an incredible 45 of all 61 grand slam titles played but last year at Wimbledon, no Australian men reached the second round, for the first time since 1938.
"The sporting landscape has changed for the worse, at least from an Oz perspective," The Herald Sun said. "The good old days when we used to beat up on the Poms at all their own games just for the hell of it are a fast-fading memory.
"The Brits have become too big for their bovver boots and it's time to put a stop to it because Murray's arrival in Melbourne is just the thin edge of the wedge for the sporting year."
Stosur arrived in Melbourne having lost first-round matches in both her two warm-up events and another nightmare looked possible as Kai-Chen Chang of Taipei served for the first set. However, the Australian pulled it round to record a 7-6, 6-3 victory, much to her delight, having lost in the opening round 12 months ago. "Obviously, I feel very happy and a little bit relieved," she said. "It's just nice to get through that first round, finally. From here, hopefully, I can loosen up a little bit and keep playing better and better."
Stosur is well-liked both in Australia and around the tennis world but her inability to relax and play her best at home has prompted plenty of criticism.
"People get asked what their opinion is and they say it and it comes out there," Stosur said. "It's fine. Everyone's entitled to think what they think. But of course I have got a group of people around me I trust all year round, not just during the summer of the Australian Open.
"Maybe some people had valid points, but at the end of the day, I'm always going to go back to who I know and who I trust the most."
Hewitt was playing in his 17th straight Australian Open but though he played some top-level tennis, he bowed out in three sets, beaten by a superb performance from Janko Tipsarevic, the No.8 seed from Serbia.
At 31, and having been under the knife several times for hip and knee injuries, Hewitt's best days are behind him but he refuses to give in and it would be a brave man to bet against him returning next year.
Seven more Australians were due on court on day two, including the new star, Bernard Tomic, fresh from his first tournament victory in Sydney last weekend. Tomic begins against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer this morning.
Meanwhile, it was business as usual for the big guns, with defending champion Novak Djokovic, No.4 seed David Ferrer, women's No.2 seed Maria Sharapova and former No.1 Venus Williams all cruising through.
Djokovic, trying to become the first man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the Open era, dismissed Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 to set up a match with big-hitting American Ryan Harrison.
"He's one of these up-and-coming young talents who has been playing well on the tour for last few years," Djokovic said. "He likes playing on hard courts. He has a big serve which he likes to use and big forehand but I've played him a few times before on different surfaces. I know what it takes to win that match."
One more win each and Venus Williams and Sharapova will meet in the third round. Williams beat Galina Voskoboeva 6-1, 6-0 while Sharapova demolished fellow Russian Olga Puchkova 6-0, 6-0.


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Reports: Cowboys release T.O.
Published: March 5th, 2009 | Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Terrell Owens
The Dallas Cowboys have released controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens, according to multiple reports.
The 35-year-old Owens, a six-time Pro Bowler, had 69 catches for 1,052 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, all his lowest totals as a member of the Cowboys.
In January, NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi reported the Cowboys were considering cutting Owens. The receiver was slated to carry a 2009 salary-cap number of $8.995 million. By releasing him before June, his 2009 salary-cap charge to Dallas accelerates to $9.675 million.
The Dallas Morning News reported on its web site late Wednesday that Owens was informed of the decision by team officials.


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Lo and behold, 2wire's media subscription service is Blockbuster
The beginning of Blockbuster Video's convergence into the service it needs to be to survive in this evolving video market, has finally begun this morning with the announcement of its streaming media system and its player of choice.
Add to your growing list of Questions People Forgot to Ask, the one where DVR and streaming media device manufacturer 2wire is asked who, exactly, it expects to provide streaming media for that device. Two weeks ago, 2wire premiered its MediaPoint device, with the promise of providing "a fully-converged experience of Internet video and local media on the television."
With a 2wire board member having just joined AT&T as its new CTO, there was some speculation that MediaPoint may become a delivery vehicle for AT&T's U-verse fiberoptic service. And with 2wire already supplying U-Verse with gateway equipment, there was some presumption that AT&T would play into MediaPoint as well. AT&T did announce its completion of the Total Home DVR service rollout, on the day after 2wire introduced the media to MediaPoint.
But a check of the back of the boxes reveals that U-verse's 2wire gateways are geared for coaxial, while MediaPoint is something else: an extender for whatever the viewer's existing broadband connection may already be.
So if not AT&T, then who provides the streaming media? With Netflix already taken, who's left? This morning, 2wire provided the answer, for all those who were playing at home but failed to buzz in: It's Blockbuster, which also announced the premiere of its long-awaited -- and, some analysts say, already too late -- on-demand streaming movie service, a direct competitor to Netflix.
The charter member's offer is compelling: When customers pre-purchase 25 streaming movie rentals from their Blockbuster Video retailer for a package deal of $99, they receive the MediaPoint box free. Thereafter, each rental is $1.99.
The true test, however, given how close it already is to the holiday season, will be the availability of MediaPoint devices through Blockbuster retailers. Distribution of devices, as many gamers know, has been a perennial problem for movie rental establishments. This morning, all 2wire and Blockbuster are saying is that they promise to begin shipping "in time for the holiday season." Given current shipping schedules, you'd think that would mean sometime last week.


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Today marks the last day of early voting for the primary elections
As early voting comes to an end today, more residents in the three-county area have taken advantage of the time period before Election Day.
Kinston resident Sylvia Waters said she enjoys the convenience of one-stop voting.
�I believe in voting early, so I don�t have to worry about the long lines,� Waters said. �(Election Day) can be very time consuming, and there aren�t as many people during early voting.�
As of Thursday, more than 2,200 registered voters in Lenoir County have cast ballots in the six Lenoir locations, with 1,154 voting at Vernon Park Mall.
�It�s busier this year than it was in 2010,� Lenoir County Board of Elections Deputy Director Jean Alphin said. �There weren�t as many contested races in the primary election then.�
In 2010, 1,462 residents voted early.
�Back in 2010, there weren�t as many local races, but with the sheriff race being countywide and the school board District 5 race, it led to more people coming out early,� Lenoir County Board of Elections Director Dana King said.
Lenoir County Election Official Shirley Nobles said there has been a solid turnout of younger residents casting ballots in Carver Courts.
�A good amount of young voters have come in to vote,� Nobles said.
In Greene County, Board of Elections Director Jane Monroe said there have been 1,165 ballots cast as of Thursday � up from 853 in the 2010 primary election.
�We�ve got a few more registered voters now than we did in 2010,� Monroe said.
Jones County hasn�t had the amount of one-stop voters in comparison to the last primary, but Board of Elections Director Jennifer King said the amount this year could surpass the 2010 numbers before early voting ends.
�(As of Thursday,) we have 155 voters,� King said. �It�s a little less than what we had from the 2010 primaries, but we�re not too far off from those numbers and we have the rest of (Friday) and (today).�
Voting for Election Day will be from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Here are the locations and times for early voting in Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties today. The times for voting in each location are from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lenoir County
Lenoir County Cooperative Extension, 1791 N.C. 11 South, Kinston
La Grange Fire Station, 119 E. Railroad St., La Grange
Pink Hill Town Hall, 303 Central Ave., Pink Hill
Carver Courts, 301 E. Bright St., Kinston
Teachers Memorial Gym, 500 Marcella Drive, Kinston
Vernon Park Mall, 834 Hardee Road, Kinston
Greene County
Greene County Board of Elections Office, 110 SE First St., Snow Hill
Jones County
Jones County Board of Elections Office, 367-B N.C. 58 South, Trenton